U1
Short conversations
1. Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
B The woman should seek help from the writing center.
2 Q: Why does the woman choose to learn French?
D She thinks speaking French is a must for cultured people.
3 Q: What did the man do last night?
D He attended a speech.
4 Q: What made Melissa unhappy?
C That she lost her chance to enter the contest.
5 Q: What does the man think of the woman’s op inion?
A It is one-sided.
Long conversation
1 Q: How is the woman doin g in th e man’s class?
C She often fails to turn in her homework on time.
2 Q: What does the woman think of learning Spanish?
D It presents difficulty for her.
3 Q: What do we know from this conversation about the man?
A He has a good personal relationship with the woman.
4 Q: What is the woman most likely to do after talking with the man?
C Work harder in her Spanish class.
Passage 1
1 Q: What do you know about the speaker’s Spanish learning experience in high school?
D She showed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of her class.
2 Q: What made the speaker feel more frustrated while learning Spanish in high school?
A She had to learn the material that she already knew.
3 Q: What did the speaker say about her study of Spanish literature in college?
C It proved to be an unbalanced way to learn the language.
4 Q: Which experience benefited the speaker most in terms of her use of Spanish?
D She taught Spanish speakers how to speak English.
Passage 2
1) alternative
2) numerous
3) traditional
4) academic
5) countryside
6) athletes
7) take advantage of
8) Secondary
9) in a collective effort
10) serve as
U2
Short conversations
1 Q: What does the woman say about a whole package tour?
A It costs less money.
2 Q: What are the two speakers planning to do?
D Have their daughter get to know such a life.
3 Q: What will the woman do?
B Follow the Indian culture and customs.
4 Q: What does the woman feel uncertain about?
C Whether it is possible to travel with her kid.
5 Q: What are the two speakers talking about?
D The popularity of time travel stories.
Long conversation
1 Q: What does Emily say about the plants in the Amazon rainforest?
A There are so many plants that it is hard to see the sky.
2 Q: What does Emily say about the local people?
D They are separated from the world outside of the jungle .
3 Q: Why was the old woman in the village so excited?
C Because Emily gave her an empty bottle.
4 Q: What is the woman most likely to do after talking with the man?
A Small and common things should also be valued.
Passage 1
1 Q: What may happen to children after watching nature programs on TV?
D They may be more distant from the actual nature.
2 Q: How should children get close to nature according to the speaker?
A By experiencing it with the five senses.
3 Q: What impression might the Discovery Channel leave on children?
B Nature seems very far away from them.
4 Q: What is the main idea of this passage?
D Real nature experiences com from physical contact with nature. Passage 2
1) scared
2) perceive
3) negative
4) result in
5) lose faith in
6) goes down
7) depressed
8) preferably
9) adapt
10) reveal
U3
Short conversations
1 Q: What can we infer from this conversation about the woman?
D She once wore high-heeled shoes during a long walk.
2 Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
C Add flavor to the barbecue sauce with Coke.
3 Q: How much should the woman pay?
D $55.
4 Q: What do we know from the conversation about the woman?
B She is not very confident in her own figure.
5 Q: What does the woman mean?
C She cannot save herself if she falls into water.
Long conversation
1 Q: What do we know about those people who are invited to the party?
D They are likely to dress like people in the 1960s.
2 Q: What is particular about alien noodles?
A They are brightly colored .
3 Q: Why won’t they have regular noodles at the party?
A Because regular noodles don’t fit the theme of the party.
4 Q: What other arrangements do they have for the party?
D They will make and have fancy mixed drinks.
Passage 1
1 Q: What do we know from this passage about the speaker?
A He will soon graduate from school.
2 Q: What does the speaker like doing on weekends?
A Going for long walks in the countryside.
3 Q: How do the speaker and his friends spend the day when they go canoeing?
D Drifting down the river.
4 Q: What does the speaker most like doing when camping in the evening?
D Cooking potatoes in the hot ashes.
Passage 2
1) objectives
2) farthest
3) recognized
4) separated into
5) involves
6) is referred to
7) life-threatening
8) designed
9) endurance
10) putting themselves at risk
U4
Shor tconversations
1 Q: How did the woman react to the fact that she got pregnant?
B She was too happy to keep it a secret.
2 Q: What do we learn from the conversation about Miley?
B She was no longer admired by teenagers.
3 Q: Why does the woman admire the couple?
C Because they have made great efforts to achieve success.
4 Q: What’s the man’s attitu de toward these media?
D Critical.
5 Q: What does the woman imply about the American swimmer?
D He has more than once failed to meet public expectations.
Long conversation
1 Q: What did the man think of those famous actresses in Hollywood?
A They are foolish.
2 Q: Why did the woman want to be famous?
B She wanted to use her fame to help starving children in Africa.
3 Q: How did the man react to the woman’s reasons for wanting to be famous?
B He had doubt about her real intentions.
4 Q: What can be infer about the woman?
D She will stick to her original plan and prove it to the man.
Passage 1
1 Q: How did Bill Gates perform in school?
B He did quite well in mathematics and science.
2 Q: Why was studying in a private school a very important decision in Bill’s life?
D Because it was there he had his first contact with a computer.
3 Q: How did Bill like Harvard University?
A Harvard University made him feel bored.
4 Q: What did Bill Gates do at Harvard University?
C He spent many long nigh ts in fro nt of the school’s computer.
Passage 2
1) commentators
2) exaggerated
3) focus on
4) lead an active life
5) laid the foundation
6) annual
7) a series of
8) advocating
9) abolish
10) Influential
U5
Short conversations
1 Q: What attracts the woman most in a big city?
A Access to various forms of entertainment.
2 Q: What do we know from what the woman said?
A She prefers outdoor parking.
3 Q: What does the woman imply?
B Big cities are now gradually losing their appeal.
4 Q: What does the man say about the aging problem?
A The aging problem emerges earlier than expected.
5 Q: What does the woman think about the people living in big cities?
D They are more likely to have mental problems.
Long conversation
1 Q: What is Emily going to do?
A She is going to move to Santa Fe.
2 Q: What did Emily think life in Santa Fe would be like?
A It is tedious.
3 Q: What is unique in Santa Fe according to the man?
D Its history.
4 Q: What attracts artists around the world to Santa Fe?
B Its colorful scenery.
Passage 1
1 Q: What shocked the speaker?
B That parents buy their young kids expensive electronic products.
2 Q: What is appropriate for slightly older kids according to the speaker?
D Old-fashioned paper books.
3 Q: What is the best thing about iPads according to the couple?
C They keep children at different age levels occupied.
4 Q: What does the speaker think of buying iPads for kids after talking with the couple?
D It is understandable.
Passage 2
1) join up
2) reaction
3) makes increasing sense
4) sustainable
5) aims
6) monitored
7) access to
8) experimenting with
9) eye-catching
10) commuting
U6
Short conversations
1 Q: What do we know from the conversation about Addison?
B He changes jobs quite frequently.
2 Q: What does the man say about his job?
D He works to support his family.
3 Q: What does the woman think about her future?
A She has no idea about her future plan.
4 Q: What does the man say about his job?
C His well-paid job requires a lot of hard work.
5 Q: Why doesn’t the woman take the position?
C Because it will take her along the wrong career path.
Long conversation
1 Q: How does the woman prepare for the working world?
A She does not know where to start for her jobs.
2 Q: How did the man find his internship?
D He got information from the Internet.
3 Q: What advice does the man give to the woman?
B Seek help from the Career Center.
4 Q: What does the man think the woman needs most right now?
B A good plan.
Passage 1
1 Q: How has the number of working women with college degrees in the United States changed?
B It has increased 200 percent since 1970.
2 Q: What is the current situation of working women in the United States?
B Most women are engaged in lower-end jobs.
3 Q: What is the best-paying job for women?
A A physician or a surgeon.
4 Q: What does the speaker think of the job prospects for women in the United States?
D It is promising.
Passage 2
1) evaluate
2) compensation
3) negotiating
4) confirm
5) schedule
6) circumstances
7) turn down
8) start over
9) work out
10) informed
U7
Short conversations
1 Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
B Search for information on the Internet.
2 Q: What do you think Mr. Johnson will most probably do?
C He will tell his son not to take his phone to school.
3 Q: What does the woman say about people aged 50 to 65?
D They are not very likely to get involved in online dating.
4 Q: What does Jennifer want to know?
D Which online platform suits her needs.
5 Q: What does the woman imply?
C The man’s personal information was leaked online.
Long conversation
1 Q: What did the man do for his grandmother?
B He taught his grandmother how to use electronic gadgets.
2 Q: What problem does the man’s grandmother have?
B She is unable to use her household electronic items.
3 Q: What do the man’s grandmother and the woman’s aunt have in common?
A They are both reluctant to learn how to use electric items.
4 Q: What will the man do to help his grandmother?
C Try to make her interested in electronic items.
Passage 1
1 Q: What does the writer compare “wilfing” to?
D Window shopping.
2 Q: What websites are the most popular among wilfers?
A Shopping websites.
3 Q: What did the poll find out about wilfing?
A People under 25 were more likely to wilf than those aged 55 and above.
4 Q: How do adult entertainment websites attract users?
D By using pop-up technology and bulk emails.
Passage 2
1)response
2)illegal
3)in charge of
4)consequently
5)relied heavily on
6)linked to
7)anticipate
8)familiar with
9)remedy
10)betraying
U8
Short conversations
1 Q: What does the man mean?
B He hopes that the woman can stay at this job for along time.
2 Q: What’s the relationship between Robert and Rose?
C Half-brother and half-sister.
3 Q: How will identity thieves use the stolen personal information?
C They will use the credit cards in your name without paying the bills.
4 Q: What does the woman think of her female boss?
D She is considerate.
5 Q: Why didn’t the woman see Barry yesterday?
A He has already changed his job.
Long conversation
1 Q: Why did Charlie feel stressed?
C Because he had to make a crucial decision.
2 Q: What does Ms. Parker say about changing majors?
D Most students change their major at least once.
3 Q: What kind of person is Charlie?
A He is a big picture kind of guy.
4 Q: What major does Ms. Parker suggest that Charlie may choose?
B Marketing.
Passage 1
1 Q: How many differences between female and male managers are mentioned in the passage?
C Four.
2 Q: How do the female bosses treat the individuals they work with?
C Female bosses usually encourage them and guide them.
3 Q: What is the possible reason that female managers are more likely to get their work done on time?
A Because they are more likely to be dismissed for poor work.
4 Q: What can we learn from the passage about women managers?
B Women managers often face a double standard.
Passage 2
1) infancy
2) assumed
3) inherited
4) rooted
5) fairs
6) compensate for
7) cement
8) witness
9) exposed to
10) contributed to
' UNIT 3 Section 1 Tactics For Listening Part 1 Phonetics Exercise: Complete the following short dialogue as you listen to the tape. Pay special attention to the weak forms, fink-ups and contractions. Friend: Hi, Linda. I hear you and John got married (1)last month. Linda: Yeah, we did, (smiling) Three weeks (2) ago. Friend: Well. Congratulations! ^ Linda: Thank you. Friend: Did you (3) have a big wedding Linda: No, we got (4) married at City Hall. We didn't want to spend very much because (5) we're saving to buy a house. Friend: Where did you (6) have the reception Linda: Oh~ we (7) did n’t have a reception. We just (8) invited a few friends over for drinks afterwards. Friend: What (9) did you wear' Linda: Just a skirt and blouse Friend: Oh! : Linda: And John wore a (10) jacket and jeans. Friend: Where did you (11) go for your honeymoon Linda: We (12) didn't have a honeymoon. We went back to work the next day Ah, here comes (13) my bus. Friend: Listen. (14) I'd love to help celebrate. Why don't you two (15) come over for a drink next week' Linda: Sure. We'd love to. (16)I’ll talk to John and (17) call you Monday. Friend: Great. See you (18) n ext week. Linda: Bye. ~ PART 2 Listening and Note-taking Bob: Look at that Angela. True-Value are going to sell hi-fi's for pounds, I’m going to buy one. We can save at least 20 pounds. Angela: Yes, and look at the washing machines. They're going to sell some washing machines for 98 95 pounds, go we can save 22 pounds. A washing machine is more important than a hi-fi. Bob: By the way. Angela. Do you know how much money we've got About 200
新世纪大学英语视听说教程2的listening 原文及答案 Unit One, Book 2 Listening 2 Just a few old keepsakes Boy: Hey, Grandma, what’s in this box? Grandma: Oh, nothing really… Just a few old keepsakes. B: Keepsakes? G: Young man, you know what a keepsake is! B: No, I don’t. I really don’t. G: Well, it’s something you keep. It’s something that gives you a lot of memories. B: Oh. What’s this? G: Now don’t go just digging around in there! ... Hmmm, let’s see…. that’s my first diary. B: Can I….? G: No, you can’t read it! It’s perso nal! I wrote about my first boyfriend in there. He became your grandfather! B: Oh, ok…. Well then, what’s that? It has your picture in it. G: That’s my passport. Y ou can see, I traveled to Europe by ship. B: What’s that big book? G: My yearbook. It’s my hi gh school book of memories. B: Class of 1961! Boy, that’s old! G: That’s about enough out of you, young man. I think it’s time we put this box away and… 男孩:嘿,奶奶,这个盒子里是什么? 奶奶:哦,没什么…几个旧的纪念品。 纪念品吗? 旅客:年轻人,你知道什么是纪念品! B:不,我不喜欢。我真的不喜欢。
Unit 1 Roll over, Beethoven! II Listening skills 1-5: B B D C A III Listening in Task 1: 1-5: F T F T F Task 2: 1-5: B B D A C Task 3: 1-5: classical, peaceful, relaxing, Jazz, sadness 6-10: heavy metal, energy, sporting events, physical labor, road accidents V Let’s talk 1-8: Good Morning to All, success, musical talents, without, second part, replaced, legal action, real owners VI Further listening and speaking Task 1: 1-6: special, joke, talent, proud, loud, joy 7-12: honesty, dancer, talk, wondered, capture, fan Task 2: 1-5: B A A D C Task 3: 1-5: F F T T T Unit 2 What’s on at the cinema? II Listening skills 1-5: A D B C B III Listening in Task 1: 1-5: director, sound effects, good story, think, sad
《英语听力教程3》答案与听力材料 UNIT 1 Part I Getting ready A. B. Keys: 1: burning of the forests/tree removal (deforestation)/reduction of the world's rain forests 2: global warming/greenhouse effect/emissions of CO2 Part II The Earth at risk (I) A. Keys: 1. a. More people--------→more firewood----→fewer trees b. More domestic animals------→more plants-----→fewer available plants a, b--→More desert----→move south-----→desrtt expanding south----→no grass 2. Growing crops stabilize soil, without them the top soil just blows away. But if there isn't enough rain the crops don't grow. 3. People try to grow food to support themselves or to create ranches where cattle can be raised, or to get hardwood for export, or to make way for an iron ore mine B. Keys: 1: Sahara Desert 2: North America & most of Europe 3: top soil blowing away 4: tropical forests destruction 5: animal/plant species becoming extinct 6: climate change for the whole world Part III The Earth at risk (II) A. Keys: 1: Trees would hold rainfall in their roots. When forests in the higher up-river have been destroyed, all the rain that falls in the monsoon season flows straight into the river and starts the flooding. 2: He implies that some national governments just consider the results of their policies in the near future, or just think as far ahead as the next election. B. Keys: 1: flooding in Bangladesh 2: Action to be taken 3: population control Part IV More about the topic: The Effects of Global Warming Keys: 1: Warming up of the world 2: Effects of global
Unit 6-Conversation 1 Janet: What are you reading, Kate Kate:Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. Do you know it Janet: I've heard of it, yes, but I've never read it. It's a 19th century children's story, isn't it K a te: That's right. It's very famous. It's set in Oxford. It starts with this young girl sitting on a river bank. The interesting thing is, the author, Lewis Carroll, he was an Oxford professor and he used to have tea with the girl's family on this river bank. Ja net: Oh, that's fascinating! I'll put it into my diary. Kate: Is that what you're writing I know you've been keeping a diary all the year. Janet: It's been a great year. I've had such a good time — so lucky to have Mark and Kate as friends. Feel I've been doing well with work. Much happier about asking questions in tutorials. Janet: My screen's gone dark. Mark: You're using the battery, remember. It's run out, obviously. Janet: It can't be the battery. It's still charged. Oh no it's still black. Oh dear, I hope it's nothing serious. I haven't backed anything up recently. Kate: That's not like you, Janet. Janet:I know, but I lost my memory stick. I really should have backed things up. How stupid of me not to do that! Supposing I've lost everything! Mark: Let me take a look. The power is still on. And also the operating system still seems to be working ... I think it has to be the graphics card ... But maybe that's not the problem ... Janet: If only I'd backed things up! Kate: Relax, Janet! We'll take it to the computer shop this afternoon. I'm sure it'll be OK. Janet: I hope so. Unit 6-Conversation 2 Janet: Tell me about Alice in Wonderland. Kate: I tell you what, I'll read it to you. Kate: Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank and having nothing to do: Once or twice, she had peeped into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it, "and what is the use of a book," thought Alice, "without pictures or conversation" So she was considering in her own mind (as well as she could, for the hot day made her feel very sleepy and stupid) ... Janet: Kate, Mark, where are you going You've got my laptop! Kate: It's all right, Janet, we're taking it to the computer shop. We'll be back soon. Mark: It's not like Janet to forget to back up her work. Kate: She should have been more careful. Janet: It was stupid of me, I know! Stupid, stupid! Janet: Oh! It was a dream! What a relief! Kate: You were talking in your sleep. Janet: What was I saying Kate: "Stupid, stupid." M ark: I've sorted out your computer. Janet: Have you Oh, thank goodness! What was the problem Mark:It was the graphics card, as I predicted ... Janet: Is that what it was! I'm so relieved! Thanks, Mark. Kate: He's great, isn't he Janet: Yes. So are you, Kate. Kate: You're such a good friend. Unit 6-Outside view Computers are a very important part of our lives. They tell us about delays to transport. They drive trains, analyze evidence and control buildings. Did you know that 60 per cent of homes in Britain have got a PC (a personal computer) For many young people, playing computer games is their favorite way of spending spare time. Computers are a very important part of most areas of life in Britain-libraries, the police and in school. But they are becoming more important in our homes as well. They’ll even control the way we live-in “smart homes” or computer-controlled houses. The smart home is now a real possibility. It will become very common. A central computer will adjust the temperature, act as a burglar alarm and switch on lights, ready for you to come back home. And of course you will be able to give new instructions to the computer from your mobile phone. So if your plans change, your home will react to match. Many homes have got lots of televisions and several computers. The smart home will provide TV and Internet sockets in every room, so you’ll be able to do what you want whenever you want. If the temperature outside changes, the smart home will adjust the temperature levels inside. The computer will also close the blinds when it gets dark or to stop so much sun from entering a room. And if you want to eat when you get home, the computer will turn the oven on for you! Are computers taking over our lives In a survey, 44 per cent of young people between 11 and 16 said their PC was a trusted friend. Twenty per cent said they were happier at their computer than spending time with family or friends. Another survey found that people in Britain spend so much time on the phone, texting and reading emails that they no longer have time for conversation. What do you think about that Unit 6-Listening in
Unit 1 Under the Same Roof PartⅠ B. two one four three C. ’s a cook are six people in my family turned twenty in August live in Tokyo have two brothers and one sister name is David works in a hospital 1994 ,two daughters and one son met at my best friend’s birthday party
PartⅡ A. parents children but equal ’s know that you have to work at it to create love people learn to work at their relationships to make their relationship work B. lauthoritarian model:children have no rights permissive era:children are the bosses;they are allowed to do whatever they want to;parents run around behind them third position:parents and children are different but equal women’s movement:women demand a freer choice about who they are and how they can be
UNIT 7 Section one Tactics for Listening Part 1 Spot Dictation Meet Your Chiropractor The doctor of chiropractic (D.C.) is a (1) well-recognized member of the health team who (2) considers the human body as a total functioning (3) unit and gives special attention to the spine, (4) muscles, nerves, circulatory and skeletal (5) systems. The chiropractor seeks to (6) relieve pain. The procedures utilized are primarily focused on the (7) spine. The chiropractor is concerned about the spine's relationship to the (8) nerve system, which controls important body functions. The chiropractor knows that a malfunctioning* spinal joint cannot only cause (9) back pain or headaches, it can also (10) interfere with the nerves leading from the spine, thereby (11) affecting other portions of the body. Millions of Americans are chiropractic patients for a wide variety of (12) health disorders. They depend on their chiropractor as their (13) family doctor to help them maintain their health through proper (14) diagnosis, treatment, and referral when (15) necessary. A minimum of six years of college study including internships (16) goes into the making of a chiropractic physician. Many doctors of
Directions: In this section, you will hear several conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. A: How are you getting along, Julie B: After the vacation Much refreshed. A．It is interesting. B．It is tiring. C．It is exciting. D．It is refreshing. A: Why are you so cheerful while I'm so stressed all day B: Well, you should work off your stress. A．work not so hard B．work on easier problems C．eat healthy D．get rid of her stress I see you laughing all the time. B: Oh Eric. I'm ... reading a comic book. A: Comic book I didn't know you are interested in it. B: Well, it's a recent interest. When I was low in spirit three months ago, a friend gave me a comic book to read. And I became instantly addicted to such books. You know ... the pictures are so funny ... now I feel much better. A: I didn't know that. No wonder you are always in good spirits these days. B: Yes, and maybe you should read them, too, Eric. A: I ... I don't know. I'm just too busy with my thesis. It's for my master's degree and time is running out ... Ah, pretty much stress on me. B: Now you see Eric That's why you need to give yourself a break to read something amusing. It helps, I promise. A: Really Can reading comic books reduce your stress B: Of course. I'm a living example. Actually I'm having stress too ... you know, the tests, the job, things like that. But when reading the fun stuff, I just forgot all my worries. Later I find myself more powerful to deal with the issues in my life. A: That sounds magical. I'd like to try. Er ... what are you reading now B: Garfields, the cat. It's good. There's another one and you can borrow it. A: Oh, thank you, Penny. You're very helpful. Questions 3 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard. months ago, a friend gave Penny _____ when she was in low spirits. （岭师分享群4发布） A．a flower B．a comic book C．a comic DVD
Book Three UNIT 1 Section One Part 1 Spot Dictation Houses in the Future Well, I think houses in the future will probably be (1) quite small but I should think they'll be (2) well-insulated so that you don't need so much (3) heating and (4) cooling as you do now, so perhaps very economical (5) to run. Perhaps they will use (6) solar heating, although I don't know, in this country, perhaps we (7) won't be able to do that so much. Yes, I think they'll be full of (8) electronic gadgets: things like very advanced televisions, videos, perhaps videos which take up ... the screen (9) takes up the whole wall. I should think. Yes, you'll have things like (10) garage doors which open automatically when you (11) drive up, perhaps electronic (12) sensors which will (13) recognize you when you, when you come to the front door even. Perhaps (14) architects and designers will be a bit more (15) imaginative about how houses are designed and perhaps with the (16) shortage of space people will think of putting gardens (17) on the roof and, and maybe rooms can be (18) expanded and, and (19) contracted* depending on what you use them for, so perhaps there'll be a bit more (20) flexibility about that.
Book 2 Chapter 1 The Population Today we’re going to talk about population in the United States. According to the most recent government census, the population is 281,421,906 people. Now this represents an increase of almost 33 million people since the 1990 census. A population of over 281 million makes the United States the third most populous country in the whole world. As you probably know, the People’s Republic of China is the most populous country in the world. But do you know which is the second most populous? Well, if you thought India, you were right. The fourth, fifth, and sixth most populous countries are Indonesia, Brazil, and Pakistan. Now let’s get back to the United States. Let’s look at the total U. S. population figure of 281 million in three different ways. The first way is by race and origin; the second is by geographical distribution, or by where people live; and the third way is by the age and sex of the population. First of all, let’s take a look at the population by race and origin. The latest U. S. census reports that percent of the population is white, whereas percent is black. Three percent are of Asian origin, and 1 percent is Native American. percent of the population is a mixture of two or more races, and percent report themselves as “of some other race”. Let’s make sure your figures are right: OK, white, percent; black, percent; Asian, 3 percent; Native American, 1 percent; a mixture of two or more races, percent; and of some other race, percent. Hispanics, whose origins lie in Spanish-speaking countries, comprise whites, blacks, and Native Americans, so they are already included in the above figures. It is important to note that Hispanics make up percent of the present U.S. population, however. Finally, the census tells us that 31 million people in the United States were born in another country. Of the 31 million foreign born, the largest part, percent are from Mexico. The next largest group, from the Philippines, number percent. Another way of looking at the population is by geographical distribution. Do you have any idea which states are the five most populous in the United States? Well, I’ll help you out there. The five most populous states, with population figures, are California, with almost 34 million; New York, with 21 million; Texas, with 19 million; and Florida, with 16 million; and Illinois with million people. Did you get all those figures down? Well, if not, I’ll give you a chance later to check your figures. Well, then, let’s move on. All told, over half, or some 58 percent of the population, lives in
U1 Short conversations 1. Q: What can we learn from the conversation? B The woman should seek help from the writing center. 2 Q: Why does the woman choose to learn French? D She thinks speaking French is a must for cultured people. 3 Q: What did the man do last night? D He attended a speech. 4 Q: What made Melissa unhappy? C That she lost her chance to enter the contest. 5 Q: What does the man think of the woman’s op inion? A It is one-sided. Long conversation 1 Q: How is the woman doin g in th e man’s class? C She often fails to turn in her homework on time. 2 Q: What does the woman think of learning Spanish? D It presents difficulty for her. 3 Q: What do we know from this conversation about the man? A He has a good personal relationship with the woman. 4 Q: What is the woman most likely to do after talking with the man? C Work harder in her Spanish class.