新视野大学英语视听说教程3_材料_答案:新视野大学英语3视听说教程答案

新视野大学英语视听说教程第三册

Uint1

1.

A: I’m going to throw a party, and I’ve sent out the invitations to my friends and relatives.

B: That’s good. But don’t forget to invite everyone you should invite.

A: I think I’ve invited everyone. Do you have anybody in mind?

B: Did you invite John? He’s lost his job after recent quarrel with his boss.

A: Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite him! He’ll be sad, thinking we look down on him. He just slipped my mind.

B: Well, everyone forgets something sometimes. Don’t worry. It’s not too late. Make a phone call right away.

A: Did I forget anybody else that I should incite?

B: There’s yet another person you should invite—Julia. She’s just moved to the city and feels lonely.

A: Oh, good heavens, I forgot all about her. She’s our new friend. You see, I’m getting forgetful. I think I’m getting old!

B: Looks like you are, buddy. You’d better start writing things down if they’re important.

2.

A: Hey, do you remember when is the lecture on the value of information by Professor Smith?

B: I can’t think of it off the top of my head. Maybe we can look it up in our notebook, but I don’t have mine with me.

A: That’s too bas! I don’t have it with me, either. Do you remember the number of the lecture hail?

B: Sorry, I can’t think of it off my head.

A: I’m terribly interested in the lecture. I can’t miss it!

B: Well, why don’t you call the dean who arranged the lecture?

A: I’m afraid it’s not very wise to ask the dean directly.

B: Then maybe you can call the office if the department and ask the secretary. A: I’ve already tried, but no one answered.

B: Oh!

A: You usually have a powerful memory, but you can’t help today. You memory seems to be fading early.

B: It’s nit that my memory is fading. I do have a good memory for faces and names, but a poor one for numbers and dates.

3.

A: Hey, my trip to Beijing was fantastic.

B: Tell me what thrilled you most.

[The door bell rings and A answer it….A comes back.]

A: Where was I?

B: You were talking about your tour in Beijing

A: Oh, yeah.

B: I bet you had a great time.

A: Yes, I particularly enjoyed visiting the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, though the admission fees were a bit too high for me.

B: What were the fees?

A: Let me see….Sorry, I can’t remember any more.

B: What’s wrong with your memory?

A: I hope it’s not Alzheimer’s disease. I don’t want to see a lot of new people everyday.

B: I don’t think so. Perhaps you only forget things momentarily. You’ll be right after a good sleep.

A: I hope so. But as this is happening so often recently, I think I have to see a doctor. B: I don’t think it’s so serious. Anyway, a bad memory helps you forget your trouble. Uint2

1.

A: We’re going to have a test, and I also have a term paper to finish. But I haven’t done a thing. I’m really worried now.

B: You’re going to have to have to hit the books if you want to get good grades. A: But this course is so difficult that I already don’t understand it at all.

B: We could work together. Maybe some of my organized study habit can help you. A: Better yet, maybe you could write a term paper for me.

B: Forget it! That would be cheating.

A: All right, all right. I have yet to write it myself. Maybe I can download some articles from the Internet and piece them together.

B: You could borrow ideas from those articles, but if you quote without giving the

sources, you’re plagiarizing.

A: Also, the test next week will be a headache. If you don’t help me, I’ll have to prepare a cheat-sheet and hide it in my hand during the test.

B: Oh, no! If you’re caught, the professor will definitely give you an F.

A: I’ll try to be careful.

B: But if the professor catches you, you’ll have to repeat the year. You’re just going to have to study hard.

A: Ok, I’ll take your advice. The lipary’s going to be my new home, and in the dorm

I’ll be burning the midnight oil.

2.

A: The history class is really boring. How am I going to stay awake?

B: I like the history teacher. She’s knowledgeable. She told us a lot of interesting historical events in class.

A: Bur I find her boring! She could put the entire basketball team to sleep—during the championship game! Which class do you find dull?

B: I hate the economics course. The teacher always talks above my head. So I’ve lost interest in the course.

A: Bur economic is my favorite. The professor is smart. Most students really learn a lot from him.

B: But he’s tough! He expects a lot. You have to work hard in his class, or you’ll probably fail.

A: No pain, no gain.

B: Actually not many students opt for his class.

A: What’s wrong with him?

B: Often the highest grade he gives on a term paper is B-. Last seme4stwe he failed more than a third of the students and I was one of them.

A: Oh, that’s too bad.

B: Well, how do you find your English teacher? I don’t think much of her, either. A: I find her kind, always willing to answer my questions; she always gives me high marks.

B: You’re rubbing salt into my wound. She failed me last semester.

3.

A: Professor Smith, I’m from the Student Union newspaper. Many students want to know a western professor’s main duties and compare them with a Chinese professor’s duties.

B: Well, I do a lot of research and writing. It’s tough to be a professor.

A: Chinese professor are also facing increasing pressure, as they are required to do more research than before. Professor Smith, do you spend al lot of time on teaching?

B: Yes, I have to prepare class notes, give lectures, host seminar, and hold office hours. In fact, teaching is an important part of being a professor, though some professors believe that research is more important than teaching.

A: With all those responsibilities, you must make a lot of money, I suppose.

B: I wish. Salary is a sensitive topic in the west. Let me say something about research funds. Actually I spend a lot of time applying for grants to fund my research. A: How are you going to use the grants?

B: With that money, I can offer assistantships and scholarship to graduate students who can help with my research project.

A: Now I see why they call you “boss”. But being a professor sounds pretty competitive.

B: That’s true. A lot of young teachers want to be promoted to a professorship.

A: What you said has given us a fairly clear picture of a western professor’s primary responsibilities. Thank you very much for your time.

B: You’re welcome

Uint3

1.

A: I’ve got something important to tell you: I’m pregnant.

B: What? You’re pregnant? Wow, I’d love to have a baby.

A: Well, I understand you want to be a father. It’s been more than three years, almost four, since we were married.

B: Yes, time has passed so quickly, but we still didn’t have a baby.

A: I know, but we can’t afford to have one now. If I leave my job for more than two weeks, I’ll lose it forever.

B: I know you will. But remember, if we don’t have one now, it’ll be too late. We’ll be busier in future.

A: There is something in what you said. Four years is a long time to wait. But I really like my job. What’s more, I’m very close to getting promotion.

B: But a baby borne by a woman in her 30s may be physically and intellectually less

healthy. If we wanted to hold onto your job, we would wait forever. Soon we’ll be too old to enjoy a baby.

A: You really have a point. I’ll choose the baby over the job.

B: Good, I’ll try harder to make both ends meet

2.

A: It seems strange to me that Westerners fall head heels in love quickly, but they also leave each other quickly.

B: Is it the same where you live?

A: I don’t think so. In my country, most couples stay together.

B: What is the divorce rate in your homeland?

A: The divorce rate can be as low as 10 percent.

B: That’s quite lower than in our country.

A: Well, what’s the divorce rate in your country?

B: About 50 percent, if I’m not mistaken.

A: Oh, that’s really high!

B: Do people get married young?

A: Not really. Not many people get married before the age of 22.

B: Many of our young people get married before 20. Is it common for women in your country to work after they marry?

A: Yes, most wives work even after they’ve got a baby.

B: In my country, a lot of wives stay home to look after their families.

3.

A: You know, the Spring Festive is coming, and we have to consider where to have the Spring Festive Eve dinner.

B: What have you got in mind?

A: Since I’ve been busy, I haven’t seen mom for quite some time—she’s always been so kind to us.

B: I know we went t my folks’ last year, but my mom’s been sick. She needs comfort. A: My parents also need company. If I don’t have the Spring Festive Eve dinner with them for two years running, they will be extremely disappointed. As a matter of fact, my mom is already blaming me for neglecting them.

B: What can we do then?

A: Let me think. Why not invite our parents here for the dinner?

B: But they live so far away from us. It’s inconvenient for old people.

A: Then we can invite four of them to a restaurant near them.

B: Good, idea. On the next morning we can visit both our parents.

A: And don’t forget to ping gifts.

Uint4

1.

A: Can you give me some tips about how to get a good job?

B: What have you done so far?

A: I’ve asked a few friends and relatives for job information, but it’s not of much use. B: That method is out of date. You should go to the job fair and meet wit companies. A: Yes, I did. But IT industry seems to have been badly hit the economic recession, and not many companied came to the job market. As for those who did come, they set a high standard for the candidates.

B: To find more opportunities, you might as well look at the want ads in the newspaper.

A: I’ve been checking the want ads regularly for months, and I can’t find anything good that I’m qualifies for. And the few that I have seen are very low-paying. B: On the Internet you can find more job ads. You can use a search engine to find job sites related to your field.

A: Good idea! I think I’ll look for something in software development.

B: I just found a job available at a computer company on the Net the other day. It might be just the sort of thing you’re looking for.

A: Great! I’ll take a chance on that.

B: Remember to update your resume before you send it in. It’ll be plus for you if you include your recent work experience at the IT company.

A: Sure. Thanks.

2.

A: Can you give me some advice on how to succeed in an interview?

B: Well, first of all, you need to pay attention to your appearance. You have to dress appropriately.

A: What do you mean by appropriately?

B: It’s often best to wear a suit. Some bosses don’t like to see a candidate on a dirty T-shirt and jeans.

A: I see. Careless clothes may be an indicator of careless attitude in work.

B: Right on. Also, many employers are unwilling to hire a young man with his hair dyed red or yellow.

A: Then, what about during the interview?

B: You should speak politely but firmly. If you look too shy, they may suspect you are not capable of dealing with a challenging task.

A: I’m not sure what kind of questions they’ll ask.

B: They’ll probably want to know something about your work experience. Companies usually don’t want an entirely new hand. They don’t want to spend time and money on training.

A: Fortunately, I gained some experience at a law of firm during the last summer holiday. I worked as an intern to provide free legal advice for those who need it. B: Oh. I see, this is what they called “legal assistance to the needy”. Also, a company may want to know something about your character. You see, team players are often valued above all others.

A: What kind of questions should I ask them?

B: You should ask them about the job requirements and about the company. A: I hear that many companies asked the candidates what salary they expect.

B: That’s true. You have to inquire about the possible salary level for a green hand in advance. If the salary you expect is reasonable, this shows that you know the professions well and will have a good impression on the interviewer.

A: Oh, I’ve learned so much from you. A thousand thanks.

3.

A: What can I do for you?

B: I’m looking for a public relations manager at our advertising company. A: Do you have any specific requirement for such a manager?

B: Well, first of all, she must be a good leader, who know to be strong, yet knows how to allow people freedom. Only in this way can she give full play to the employees’ enthusiasm.

A: Oh, that’s essential for leader in many companies. What other qualities do you expect of the manager?

B: She must be skilled in interpersonal communications. You see, without such skill, one can hardly get a job well done.

A: I can’t agree more. Is that all?

B: Not yet. If she happens to have a wide network of business connections, it’ll be a great assert to the company.

A: I see. We’ll try our best to find one who meets your requirements.

B: Do you think you can pin one down quickly?

A: Probably. You see, a number of firms have been downsizing. So it’s a good time for head-hunting.

B: Good. That’s why they call you headhunters.

Unit 6

1.

A: Oh, Bobby, so you’ve come to see me again.

B: How are you doing? Hope everyone is OK here.

A: My God, I can hardly bear the life here. This nursing home is driving crazy. B: What’s wrong?>

A: You see, there are to many old people here, but far too small a staff.

B: Yeah, that’s probably because people live longer now, crowding nursing homes. A: So we can hardily get attention. The owner tries to save money on food and care. B: I see, nursing home abuse is now a very common problem. I heard of one survey with statistics: 300 homes were inspects, and in nearly half of them care was substandard.

A: Sometimes they even beat me. I don’t know where and how I can get help. B: I n theory government offices and lawyers can help you in cases of abuse.

A: But it is inconvenient for me to contact government offices again and again, and I’m too poor to hire a lawyer.

B: OK, aunt, since it’s hard to ensure you’re Ok here, I’ll take you home. Mary and I will take care of you.

A: Are you sure Mary thinks in the same way as you do?

2.

A: Hi, John, I’m so glad to see you are back!

B: It’s nice to be home again, Mom.

A: Oh, you smell terribly of alcohol and tobacco. You didn’t smoke or drink before you left home a year ago. How did you get hooked?

B: As an assistant engineer, I had to work might shifts often. I felt lonely and began to drink and smoke. That helped me to relax.

A: So gradually you drank more and more?

B: Yeah, first it was a drink at night, then two, then a bottle, and then I drank to wake up.

A: Oh, I simply can’t imagine my handsome son to be a drunk and a heavy smoker now. Can’t you stop?

B: It’s difficult. I lack the will-power to stop.

A: But remember the dangers of heavy drinking and smoking. Sooner or later you’ll develop high blood pressure, heart trouble, or liver trouble.

B: There are alcoholics all over the world, and they are still living.

A: I’m sorry that drinking and smoking ate diseases that strike young and old, rich and [poor, and all walks of life. Young must get help and stop.

B: OK, I’ll try my best.

3.

A: Good morning, Mr. Brown, I’m a correspondent with the magazine Health. I heat you’ve overcome your gambling problem. First of all, could you describe your problems in the past?

B: Yeah, I did have serious gambling problems. You can’t understand gambling as an addiction till you’ve been hooked.

A: Could you tell me your feeling at the time?

B: There was a sensation like the one that comes with drugs or alcohol, and I wanted more and more.

A: How do you compare it with alcoholism?

B: It’s like alcoholism; it takes over your life. It’s on your mind constantly. A: Did you try to get help?

B: At first I didn’t. I tried to stop on my own, but I felt restless and bad-tempered. My nerves were on edge.

A: I see it’s difficult for a compulsive gambler to overcome the problem. But how did you finally get rid of it?

B: I went to a doctor for help. He made me realize that it was a question of getting hold of my life. He told me that if I thought of it as a disease, I would probably be cured. He also gave me some medicine.

A: I guess it was a thought fight.

B: Yes, though but worth it. Anyway, “Bitter pills may have wholesome effects.” Unit8

1.

A: Globe Travel Agency, can I help you?

B: This is Linda Carter. I"d like to book hotel and airline reservations.

A: Where are you going, Ms. Carter?

B: I"m headed for Toronto to attend an industrial exhibition.

A: Could you spell your name, please?

B: My surname is Carter, C-A-R-T-E-R, and my given name is Linda.

A: Will you be traveling by yourself?

B: No, I’ll be traveling with my boss, James Adams. So I need two tickets and two rooms.

A: Would you like to have one-way or round-trip tickets?

B: Return tickets. But since we’re not sure when we can come back, I prefer open tickets for the return journey.

A: Will you fly economy class or business class?

B: Business class, please. My boss always flies business class. If there"s a five-star hotel located downtown, that would be great.

A: Well, let me check the computer. I can book your tickets right now. I"ll have to check the hotel reservation and call you back.

B: No problem. I"m at 58855200. I"ll be expecting your call.

A: OK. Thank you.

2.

A: Hey, good to see you back. How was your trip? Everything smooth sailing? B: Not bad, though I had a little trouble before boarding.

A: What was wrong?

B: I was caught in a traffic jam and almost missed the flight. But I managed to get to the airport in time

A: Congratulations! Which flight did you take?

B: British Airways, Flight BA 554.

A: Was it easy for you to find the right counter?

B: Yes, the information was displayed on the monitor.

A: Since there was not much time left for you, I hope there wasn"t a terrible line-up at the counter.

B: Luckily, no. The queue was quite short. But I had another problem.

A: What was that?

B: When I handed in my passport, the airline agent looked at it for a long time. A: Why? Did the agent think your passport was a fake?

B: No, she didn"t, but she told me that my passport was going to expire in a week. So you see, I had to fly back quickly.

A: I hope that was the end of your troubles.

B: Not completely. I still had trouble with my baggage.

A: What was the problem?

B: It was overweight. It took me a while to go through the procedure.

A: Any good news before you boarded the plane?

B: Yes, when I asked for a window seat, I got one. You know, I wouldn"t like to take an aisle or middle seat where I couldn"t enjoy the view.

A: I prefer an aisle seat, though. So that I can stretch my legs and occasionally stand up.

B: Finally the agent gave me the boarding pass, and it said that my flight would be boarding at Gate 24 in just minutes. So I had to run!

A: But you made it! Good for you

3.

A: Wow! What"s wrong with you? You look dead tired .

B: You would too if you"d been through what I have. I"ve got jet lag. See my eyes: they"re bloodshot. I can"t eat; I can"t sleep.

A: How long will this jet lag last?

B: I don"t know exactly. It can be a day for each hour"s difference in time.

A: Ouch! At that rate it"ll take you twelve days to recover. Maybe a drink on the plane can save you from jet lag.

B: That"s not a good solution, I"m afraid. Alcohol dries you out when it"s combined with altitude and stale dry air in the cabin. But if you drink a lot of water, it helps. A: let"s check on the Internet to see how we can overcome jet lag quickly.

B: Look, here"s an article. So you need to get some exercise. You can go to the gym to

work out.

A: You should try to match your schedule with the local time. When it"s time to go to bed but you don"t feel sleepy, you might as well take sleeping pills.

B: When you feel sleepy in poad daylight, you can drink strong coffee to stay awake. A: In this way you can reset your biological clock quickly.