Unit 9
Task 1
Compere: And now for our first question. It comes from Mrs. June Moore. Mrs. Moore
Mrs. Moore: Does the panel think that computers will change our lives
Compere: Mrs. Moore wants to know if computers will change our lives. Philip Barnes
Philip Barnes: Computers have already changed our lives. Business is more efficient.
Planes and trains provide a better service...
Miss Anderson: Just a moment, Mr. Barnes. You may be right about business, but how many people have lost their jobs because of computers Computers
have changed our lives, but I don't want my life changed.
Arthur Haines: Excuse me, Miss Anderson. We're talking about our lives, not your life.
The computer will affect everyone in the world. Records can be kept
of everything we do. Records will be kept of all our private lives. In
my opinion, the computer is the greatest disaster of the 20th century. Phyllis Archer: Could I interrupt Arthur Haines says the computer is a disaster, but the computer is a machine. It was invented by people; it is used by people.
If the computer is a disaster, then people are a disaster.
Compere: Thank you, Phyllis Archer. Thank you, panel. And thank you, Mrs. Moore.
Task 2
【答案】
A.
1) It includes a 9-inch TV screen, a keyboard with 46 numbers and characters on it, a printer, and two disk drives.
2) It's all contained right on the floppy disk.
3) It’s much better than a typewriter in that one can move words or sentences from place to place or make corrections or changes right on the screen, and never have to erase on paper.
4) It can help him make a monthly budget for his household with electronic spreadsheet software.
B.
1) loads your program into the machine
2) typewriter, typewriter,
3) turning the computer on and loading a program
4) the different things the program can do
【原文】
Narrator: For Harvey Van Runkle, it was love at first sight, or should we say, love at first byte Really, it is 64,000 bytes—that's the size of the memory on his
new BANANA-3 personal computer. It all happened by accident. His wife,
Charlotte, had sent him out to buy a new toaster, when he found himself
standing in front of a computer display at the BANANA Computer Store. Salesman: Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this little computer is going to change your lives.
Just consider the hardware: You have a 9-inch TV screen. That’s your
video display terminal. You have a keyboard with 46 numbers and
characters on it. You have a printer that will give you paper printouts of
your work in three colors. You have two disk drives—one inside the
computer terminal and one outside. This computer can do anything! Now
let’s have a little demonstration. Who would like to try the new
BANANA-3 computer You, sir. You look interested. Step right up and try
the BANANA-3.
Harvey: What's a d-disk drive
Salesman: That's the part of the computer that loads your program into the machine. Harvey: Oh. What's a program
Salesman: The program That's your software. That's the instructions. It's all contained right on this floppy disk here. The instructions on this disk tell the
computer what to do.
Harvey: Oh, you mean like my wife. She always tells me what to do. Salesman: Exactly. Now what type of program would you like I have word processing,
I have electronic spreadsheet...
Harvey: What's word processing
Salesman: Word processing is using the computer like a typewriter. But it's much better than a typewriter. You can move words or sentences from place to
place or make corrections or changes right on the screen. You never have
to erase on paper. It's a wonderful little program! Would you like to try it,
Mr...
Harvey: Van Runkle. Harvey Van Runkle. I've never used a computer before... Salesman: It's easy. First we start up the machine, and then boot up a program. Harvey: Boot up
Salesman: That's computer talk for turning the computer on and loading a program.
There. Now we look at the menu.
Harvey: Menu But I just had lunch. I'm not hungry.
Salesman: No, no. This is a program menu, not a restaurant menu. It shows the different things the program can do. For example, here we have "file". If
you select file, you can choose which of your documents you want to work
on. And here’s “edit”. This gives you ways to co rrect your document. Harvey: Gee, this is great! There's only one problem.
Salesman: What's that
Harvey: I don't have any documents. I'm a plumber.
Salesman: But you have bills, don't you
Harvey: Yeah, but...
Salesman: Well, with our electronic spreadsheet software, you can make a monthly
budget for your household.
Harvey: No. My wife, Charlotte, does that.
Salesman: Well, now you can do it, Harvey.
Harvey: I don't know...
Salesman: And you have friends, don't you
Harvey: Yeah, well there's my brother-in-law Bob...
Salesman: Great! You can write letters to Bob on your new BANANA-3 computer!
Harvey: Okay. How much is it
Salesman: Never mind. Do you have a credit card
Harvey: Well, sure...
Salesman: Great. Joe, get Harvey here signed up, will you He wants a BANANA-3 with a printer and software. Okay, step right up, ladies and gentlemen. This
computer can do anything!
Task 3
【答案】
A.
1) They are important because they are able to measure quantities such as electricity and temperature.
2) Digital computers.
3) Only one person at a time can use them.
4) It is because their owners do not spend enough time learning how to operate them efficiently.
5) Each person who uses a minicomputer has a computer terminal that is connected to the minicomputer by interface wires. With the help of the operating system, the CPU is able to divide its time and perform for all the users.
B.
Similarities and Differences between Microcomputers and
There are two primary kinds of computers: analog computers and digital computers. Unless you are a scientist, you probably will not use analog computers. These computers are important because they are able to measure quantities such as electricity and temperature.
In contrast, digital computers perform their tasks by counting. Some digital computers are built to help solve only a specific kind of problem. For example, digital computers that monitor airplanes flying in and out of airports are built only for that task. Most digital computers, though, can be used to help solve many kinds of problems. Among them, microcomputers and minicomputers are two kinds of common digital computers.
Microcomputers, also called personal computers, are the newest computers. Many are about the size of a very small television set. Some, however, are so small and light that people can carry them easily on business trips. Because computer
manufacturers produce an enormous amount of computer hardware, it is possible for anyone to own and use a microcomputer. Therefore, we now see these machines in many homes, schools, and businesses. There is one disadvantage to these computers, though. Only one person at a time can use them. Also, many people who buy microcomputers do not understand what these machines can and cannot do. Some experts say that almost half of all micro-computers are not used often because their owners do not spend enough time learning how to operate them efficiently.
Like microcomputers, minicomputers are used in small businesses. However, they are larger than microcomputers and are used more frequently in large offices and businesses than in small businesses. Another difference is that more than one person can use a minicomputer at the same time. We call this time-sharing. Some minicomputers can have more than a hundred people time-sharing them. Each person who uses a minicomputer has a computer terminal that is connected to the minicomputer by interface wires. But even though more than one person can use a minicomputer, the computer has only one CPU. With the help of the operating system, the CPU is able to divide its time and perform for all the users.
Task 4
【答案】
A.
1) It wasn't the typical low mechanical voice that sounded like a record being played
at too slow a speed. It sounded natural. It had charm to it.
2) Lupa had once heard that even a sophisticated analog computer couldn't pick up certain subtleties in the English language, no matter how good the programming is.
3) When Lupa stood up and walked around the room, it was evident to her that somewhere in the building, listening through an intercom was someone with a microphone.
B.
1) They're running a contest. The kids are supposed to name me. I'm dreading the whole thing, believe me.
2) You know something; I thought you'd be different. Just once today I was hoping I'd get someone who wouldn't try to beat the program.
3) You wouldn't happen to know what day of the week September the fourteenth, 1321, fell on, would you
It was a Sunday; but how do you know whether I'm right Thank you for visiting the computer exhibit.
【原文】
Lupa laughed. She liked the voice that had been selected for the computer. It wasn't the typical low mechanical voice that sounded like a record being played at too slow a speed. It sounded natural. It had charm to it.
"Do you have a name" Lupa asked.
"Not yet," the computer answered. "They're running a contest. The kids are supposed to name me. I'm dreading the whole thing, believe me."
Now Lupa thought this was clever, the way they had programmed the computer. She wondered if there was some way to screw up the program. She had once heard that even a sophisticated analog computer couldn't pick up certain subtleties in the English language, no matter how good the programming is, so she decided to give it a try.
"My paws give me pause," she said.
The computer was silent.
"My paws give me pause," Lupa repeated. "It's a clause without claws."
Lupa waited in silence for a response.
"You know something," the computer said. "I thought you'd be different. Just once today I was hoping I'd get someone who wouldn't try to beat the program."
Lupa smiled. "This was marvelous," she thought to herself. "They'd thought of everything."
"Sorry," she said. "Mi dispiace."
"Ah, you speak Italian," the computer said with some sarcasm.
"Qui, d'accord," Lupa answered. "C'est vrai."
"And French, too. Your French is better than your Italian. Though neither one is great. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to shut down. It's closing time."
Lupa stood up and walked around the room. It was evident to her that somewhere in the building, listening through an intercom was someone with a microphone. She thought about how to test for this.
"You wouldn't happen to know what day of the week September the fourteenth, 1321, fell on, would you" Lupa asked.
"It was a Sunday," the computer answered, "but how do you know whether I'm right Thank you for visiting the computer exhibit."
Task 5
【答案】
A.
1) b) 2) c)
B.
1) F 2) F 3) F 4) T
Hello. I think we can begin now if you're ready. Um, today I want to talk to you about computers, about the impact of computers on how we talk, on the ways we talk. Now of course we all know that computers have changed our lives in many ways. Stop and think for a minute about how we use computers in our everyday life. It's hard to think of anything we do that hasn't been changed by computers. For example, computers allow us to get money directly from our bank accounts at cash machines. At hospitals, computers help doctors understand what is wrong with patients. We can use computers to help us decide which color to paint our houses, which hair styles to have, or which dresses or suits would look good on us--lots of professional and personal uses. Computers are simply a part of our lives, and, I think it is safe to say, they will continue to be. What I'd like to look at today is how the use of computers has had an impact on our language--how computers have changed the expressions we say, the words we use.
First, let me give you some examples. These are examples from English that I'd like you to think about. The first example is this. Someone at an office says, "We'd like to have the project online by next Monday." In computer talk "online" means started or working. So this statement means that we'd like to have the project started and going by next Monday.
The second example is from a discussion or seminar. Someone might say, "Let's
take this discussion offline until tomorrow." To take a computer "offline" means to disconnect it or take it out of the system. What do you think it means to take a discussion offline To take a discussion "offline" means to stop talking about it. This example means "let's stop discussing this now and talk about it tomorrow."
The third example is: "I'll try to interface my plans with yours." To "interface", in computer talk, means to do something so that different computer parts or software can work together. So "I'll try to interface my plans with yours" means that "I'll try to change my plans to fit with yours." People still say, of course, "I'll try to change my plans to fit with yours." But now we might also start to hear people say, "I'll try to interface my plans with yours," or "Let's see if we can interface our schedules so that we can meet next week."
Let’s try one more example. Our fourth example might take place at home. Someone says,” I just can’t access where I left my car keys.” In computer talk to “access” something means to make information available. If I can’t access where I left my keys, I don’t have this information available for me to use. What would be another way to say this Of course, we could also say, “I can’t remember where I put my keys.”
Task 6
【答案】
1) Cyber ethics.
2) It will focus on teaching educators how to teach their students cyber ethics.
3) Because it’s not done verbally so that people can overhear it; they think it’s anonymous on the Internet.
4) She was a former principal and an adjunct professor at Marymount University,
teaching curriculum development and technology in the classroom.
5) Young computer users do not see hacking, e-mail threats, cyber talking, Intellectual Property Rights violations and virus distribution as crimes.
6) She said that it is something that needs to be instructed as routine curriculum, and student should know that these behaviors are as unacceptable in cyberspace as in the physical realm.
【原文】
Although schools are doing a better job at teaching children how to use the Internet, they are not addressing cyber ethics. "Cyber Ethics: Teaching Responsible Use of Technology" will focus on teaching educators how to teach their students cyber ethics. When typical crimes are committed on the Internet, students do not see them as a crime, said Cherie Geide, the conference director.
"They don't see anything wrong with it because they see it as a prank. It's more unacceptable to do it verbally where people can overhear it. They think it's anonymous on the Internet," said Geide, a former principal and an adjunct professor at Marymount University, teaching curriculum development and technology in the classroom.
Geide said young computer users do not see hacking, e-mail threats, cyber talking, Intellectual Property Rights violations, such as in software or music, and virus distribution as crimes.
"This is something that needs to be instructed as routine curriculum," she said, "that this behavior is as unacceptable in cyberspace as in the physical realm.
Task 7
【答案】
A.
1) It's Microsoft's SANTA that the kids can't resist; it's the ultimate software with a
traditional twist—recommended by no less than the jolly old elf, and on the
package, a picture of Santa himself.
2) Father did last-minute Internet shopping; Mum and I had just settled down for a long winter’s nap.
B.
1) not a creature was stirring, except father's mouse. The computer was humming; the icons were hopping
2) were hung next to the modem with care in the hope that Santa would bring new software
3) were nestled all snug in their beds, with visions of computer games filling their leads
4) now had been re-routed to Washington State where Santa's workshop had been moved by Bill Gates
5) now finds he's a new billionaire; with a shiny red Porsche in place of his sleigh, and a house on Lake Washington just down the way from where Bill has his mansion; preens in black Gucci boots and red Calvin Klein jeans
6) no more dolls or tin soldiers or little toy drams, only compact disk ROMs with the Microsoft label
7) a new Christmas star, owned by the Microsoft guy
8) turned on with a Jingle-Bells sound, as I sprang from my bed and was turning around
9) a smiling Bill Gates next to jolly old Santa, two arm-in-arm mates
exclaim in voices so bright, have a Microsoft Christmas, and to all a good night 【原文】
It was the night before Christmas, and all through the house not a creature was stirring, except father's mouse. The computer was humming; the icons were hopping, as father did last-minute Internet shopping.
The stockings were hung next to the modem with care in the hope that Santa would bring new software. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, with visions of computer games filling their leads.
had been re-routed to Washington State where Santa's workshop had been moved by Bill Gates. All the elves and the reindeer had had to skedaddle to flashy new quarters in suburban Seattle.
Alter living a life that was simple and spare, Santa now finds he's a new billionaire; with a shiny red Porsche in place of his sleigh, and a house on Lake Washington just down the way from where Bill has his mansion. The old fellow preens in black Gucci boots and red Calvin Klein jeans.
No more dolls or tin soldiers or little toy drams will be under the tree, only compact disk ROMs with the Microsoft label. So spin up your drive from now on, Christmas runs only on Windows 95.
It's Microsoft's SANTA that the kids can't resist; it's the ultimate software with a traditional twist—recommended by no less than the jolly old elf, and on the package, a picture of Santa himself.
"Get 'em young, keep 'em long" is Microsoft's theme; and a merger with Santa is a marketer's dream. "To the top of the NASDAQ! To the top of the Dow! Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away—wow!"
And Mum in her handkerchief and me in my cap, had just settled down for a long winter's nap. When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, the whirr and the hum of our satellite platter. As it turned toward that new Christmas star in the sky, the SANTALITE owned by the Microsoft guy. As I sprang from my bed and was turning around, my computer turned on with a Jingle-Bells sound.
And there on the screen was a smiling Bill Gates next to jolly old Santa, two arm-in-arm mates. And I heard them exclaim in voices so bright, have a Microsoft Christmas, and to all a good night!
Task 8
【答案】
A.
1) You would need a computer because of its "memory" and speed; a computer can consider more factors than a person can.
2) The reservation clerk uses a machine to record information about where you want
to go and the flight number of the plane that will take you to your destination.
3) The computer not only determines what seats are available at what prices, but it also prints the tickets at the same time.
B.
1) there is a limit to the number of considerations the human mind can
2) analyzing this factor in relation to information about the business that has already been programmed
3) in which computers are being
4) whether or not there is space for you
C. See the last paragraph but one in the script.
【原文】
Suppose you are a manufacturer of bicycles. You are trying to decide whether or not to build a larger factory or to buy more machines. You could just say to yourself, "Business has been good. We've sold a lot of bicycles recently, so I think we ought to expand our plant."
Or you could consider such questions as the following: How much would the changes cost Can the bicycle-riding population be expected to increase or decrease Many such questions would have to be answered, but there is a limit to the number of considerations the human mind can take into account.
In a situation like this, you would need a computer. Because of its "memory" and speed, a computer can consider more factors than a person can. Does the bicycle manufacturer wonder how the weather will affect bicycle sales The computer can tell him by analyzing this factor in relation to information about the business that has already been programmed into the computer.
This is just one of many situations in which computers are being used today. This new servant of man is only about twenty-five years old, but it has already changed the lives of more than 200 million Americans. Wherever the citizen turns, he finds a computer working.
Computers are used when one reserves space on an airplane. Walk into any airline office. Before selling you a ticket, the reservation clerk uses a machine that looks like a typewriter to record information about where you want to go and the flight number of the plane that will take you to your destination. This information is sent instantly to a central computer that may be many kilometers away from the airline office. Within seconds, the computer informs the clerk whether or not there is space for you on that plane.
Such reservation systems are now in increasing use. They are also employed by hotels, by com-panics that rent cars, and by offices that sell tickets to theaters and sports events. The computer not only determines what seats are available at what prices, but it also prints the tickets at the same time.
When computers are used in the way just described, some part of the system can actually be seen. Usually what one sees is a machine that looks like a typewriter; it is called a computer terminal. But computers are also used in unseen ways. For example,
they determine how much time there should be between traffic signals to prevent traffic problems and to keep millions of cars moving in an orderly flow. When you buy an automobile, a factory process that is controlled by a computer enables you to obtain a car with your own choice of colours and special features in just a few weeks' time. In medical laboratories, computers have reduced the errors in testing, and they have saved doctors countless hours of work. Before long, medical histories of all Americans will be kept in computer "banks". If a person becomes ill far from his home, local doctors will be able to get his medical record immediately. In science, the computer has performed in minutes experiments which would have required thousands of hours of work by human hands and minds.
The United States is not the only country affected by the "computer revolution". All the major countries of the world have computers, and the developing countries are increasingly aware that computers play a big part in their economic advancement.
Task 9
【答案】
A. 1) a) 2) b) 3) c)
B. 1) T 2) F 3) F
C.
1) potential criminals: Computer crime
2) using less obvious and less easily remembered passwords that allow access to
3) limit the user's access to information as well as the operations the user
D.
Courts are being tougher and computer security is improving. Computer security is getting more sophisticated. For example, less obvious passwords are being used, and access-control software and "dial back" systems have been developed. Scrambling devices and audit trails are also available.
【原文】
Let's talk a little now about what is being done to stop computer crime. First, the courts are getting much tougher on hackers. They are punishing computer criminals more severely. They are trying to send a strong message to potential criminals: Computer crime is serious. If you're caught doing it, you'll be punished. This is seen as a way of preventing hacking.
Computer security is getting more sophisticated. It's being improved by using less obvious and less easily remembered passwords that allow access to systems. These passwords should be given to the minimum number of people.
Access-control software is becoming more common. This software limits the user's access to information as well as the operations the user can perform. So, for example, access control software might only let users read certain files or programs, but not let them input data, and may keep them out of other files entirely.
Then there are "dial back" systems that ask the user or caller for a password. The system then checks the password in a directory and calls the user back at his or her telephone number. This stops hackers who are calling from another number from gaining access to the system.
Scrambling devices are also being developed by computer engineers. These devices scramble messages so that hackers can't understand them. Data can be unscrambled and used only if the scrambling key is known by the user. Scrambling is a very effective way of protecting information.
Audit trail software is also now available. Audit trails monitor the use of a computer and alert owners to any attempt to enter their computer system. It is usually possible to identify any user who gained access to the system and when the access occurred, making
it possible to trace the hacker.
Well, those are some of the major things that are happening at the present time in order to decrease computer crime. None of them is completely satisfactory, but together they are certainly helping. These changes, as well as the improvements that are certain to come, should influence people to stop hacking by making it less profitable and more risky.
Task 10
【原文】
"The astronauts are returning to earth at exactly 5:24. Splashdown will be in the Pacific, 427ciles west of Hawaii."
You have often heard announcements like this on television. Scientists can tell us exactly when pace-capsule will arrive on the moon, for instance, and exactly when it will return. They can calculate things like this to the nearest second. How do they do it Well, of course, they use mathematics. We can all do simple sums on paper, but we must use computers for extremely difficult calculations. Perhaps you have seen mechanical calculating machines in banks and offices. Computers aren't mechanical. They don't have wheels and gears in them. Instead, they work on electrical circuits and can do difficult calculations at tremendous speed. They can work 100 million times faster than the human mind!
2017年公共英语等级考试三级听力原文辅导训练 The voice of one man is the voice of no one.以下是小编为大家搜索整理的2017年公共英语等级考试三级听力原文辅导训练，希望能给大家带来帮助!更多精彩内容请及时关注我们应届毕业生考试网! Section I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes) Directions: This .section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are two parts in this section, Part A and Part B. Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto your ANSWER SHEET 1. If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started. Now look at Part A in your test booklet. Part A You will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answer-A, B, C or D, and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE. Example: You will hear: W: Could you please tell me if the Beijing flight will be arriving on time? M:Yes, Madam. It should be arriving in about ten minutes. You will read: Who do you think the woman is talking to? [A] A bus conductor. [B] A clerk at the airport. [C] A taxi driver. [D] A clerk at the station. From the dialogue, we know that only a clerk at the airport is most likely to know the arrival time of a flight, so you should choose answer [B] and mark it in your test booklet. Sample Answer: [A] [B] [C] [D] Now look at question 1. 1. What do the girls have in common? [A] Both of them are going to Zimbabwe. [B] They are both from Africa. [C] They are of the same age. [D] They are interested in African art. 2. What do we learn from this conversation? [A] Mr. Smith is the new manager. [B] The manager is a man.
Unit 7 Task 1 【答案】 A. 1) In a mental asylum. 2) He was a member of a committee which went there to show concern for the pertinents there. 3) They were cants behaving like humans. 4) He was injured in a bus accident and became mentally ill. 5) He spent the rest of his life in comfort. B. painter, birds, animals, cats, wide, published, encouragement, A year or two, The Illustrated London News, cats' Christmas party, a hundred and fifty, world famous 【原文】 Dan Rider, a bookseller who loved good causes, was a member of a committee that visited mental asylums. On one visit he noticed a patient, a quiet little man, drawing cats. Rider looked at the drawings and gasped. "Good lord, man," he exclaimed. "You draw like Louis Wain!" "I am Louis Wain," said the artist. Most people today have never heard of Louis Wain. But, when Rider found him in 1925, he was a household name. "He made the cat his own. He invented a cat style, a cat society, a whole cat world," said H. G. Wells in a broadcast appeal a month or two later. "British cats that do not look and live like Louis Wain cats are ashamed of themselves." Before Louis Wain began drawing them, cats were kept strictly in the kitchen if they were kept at all. They were useful for catching mice and perhaps for keeping the maidservant company. Anyone else who felt affection for cats usually kept quiet about it. If a man admitted that he liked cats, he would be laughed at. The dog was the only domestic animal that could be called a friend. Louis Wain studied art as a youth and became quite a successful newspaper and magazine artist. He specialized in birds and animals, including dogs, but never drew a cat till his wife was dying. They had not been married long, and during her illness a black-and-white cat called Peter used to sit on her bed. To amuse his wife, Louis Wain used to sketch and caricature the cat while he sat by her bedside. She urged him to show these-drawings to editors, fie was unconvinced, but wanted to humour her. The first editor he approached shared his lack of enthusiasm. "Whoever would want to see a picture of a cat?" he asked, and Louis Wain put the drawings away. A year or two later he showed them to the editor of The Illustrated London News, who suggested a picture of a cats' Christmas party across two full pages. Using his old sketches of Peter, Louis Wain produced a picture containing about a hundred and fifty cats, each one different from the rest. It took him a few days to draw, and it made him world famous. For the next twenty-eight years he drew nothing but cats. He filled his house with them, and sketched them in all their moods. There was nothing subtle about his work. Its humour simply lay in showing cats performing human activities; they followed every new fashion from sea bathing to motoring. He was recognized, somewhat flatteringly, as the leading authority on the feline species. He became President of the National Cat Club and was eagerly sought after as a judge at cat shows. Louis Wain's career ended abruptly in 1914, when he was seriously injured in a
Unit 8-Conversation 1 Mark: Look, there's a careers fair on at the Examination Schools. Do you want to go Janet: What happens in a careers fair Mark:There are lots of different companies and they give you information about careers .advice, that kind of thing. Janet: OK, I'll come. You coming, Kate Kate: Yeah, sure. But I've already decided on my career. Mark: We know. You're going to be a brilliant lawyer. Kate: That's the plan — I'm off to a law firm soon as I get my degree. Janet: You're so lucky. I wish I knew what I wanted to do. Kate: Didn't you say something about teaching Janet: Yes, I'm thinking about it. I'm quite attracted to teaching. But I'm not really sure yet. Kate: Well, you've got lots of time. What about you, Mark What are your plans Mark: I'm going to row for England. Kate: Seriously Mark: No. Problem is, I think if you want to be successful, you've got to plan ahead— starting at the age of 12. Janet: So we're not doing very well. Mark: No. Kate: So Mark: Well ... I'm thinking of going into business management. It's a possibility. Janet: Really Mark: Yes. Kate: Hey, let's go to the Careers Fair. It might give you some ideas. Janet: It was very interesting, wasn't it You were having a long conversation with that man from the law firm. Kate: Yes. They said there's a possibility of a job placement as an intern over the summer. They're going to let me know about it. Janet: Fantastic! Unit 8-Conversation 2 Kate: You know that job placement I told you about — they've asked me to go for an interview. Janet: That's brilliant. When Kate: Two weeks' time ... Interviewer: So what made you decide to study law, Kate Kate: A number of reasons. Law interests me a lot. I've got a good brain, a good memory. And I'd certainly like to do some
Video Script------------------------------10.25 Pirates of the Internet It’s no secret that online piracy has decimated the music industry as millions of people stopped buying CDs and started stealing their favorite songs by downloading them from the internet. Now the hign-tech thieves are coming after Hollywood. Illegal downloading of full-length feature films is a relatively new phenomenon, but it’s becoming easier and easier to do. The people running America’s movie studios know that if they don’t do som ething----and fast---they could be in the same boat as the record companies. Correspodent: “What’s really at stake for the movie industry with all this privacy?” Chernin: “Well, I think, you know, ultimately, our absolute features.” Peter Chernin runs 20th Century Fox, one of the biggest studios in Hollywood. He knows the pirates of the Internet are gaining on him. Correspont: “Do you know how many movies are being downloaded today, in one day, in the United States?” Chernin: “I think it’s probably in the h undreds of thousands, if not millions.” Correspondent: “And it’s only going to grow.” Chernin: “It’s only going to grow. Somebody can put a perfect digital copy up on the internet. A perfect digital copy, all right. And with the click of mouse, send out a million copies all over the world, in an instant.” 5 And it’s all free. If that takes hold, kiss Hollywood goodbye. Chernin
《现代大学英语听力2》听力原文及答案U n i t1U n i t1 Task 1 【答案】 A. 1) She wanted to see St. Paul’s Cathedral. 2) She was so surprised because she saw so many Englishmen who looked alike. 3) They were all wearing dark suits and bowler hats, carrying umbrellas and newspapers. 4) Because she had often read about them and seen photographs of them, who all looked as if they were wearing a uniform. 5) No, he didn’t. 6) He used the English saying “It takes all kinds to make a world”to prove his opinion. B. If all the seas were one sea, what a great sea it would be! And if all the trees were one tree, what a great tree it would be! And if this tree were to fall in the sea, what a great splash there would be!
Yesterday morning Gretel went to the City of London. She wanted to see St. Paul's Cathedral. She was surprised to see so many Englishmen who looked alike. They were all wearing dark suits and bowler hats. They were all carrying umbrellas and newspapers. When she returned home she asked Mr clark about these strange creatures. "They must be typical English gentlemen," she said." I have often read about them and seen photographs of them. They all look as if they are wearing a uniform. Does the typical English gentleman still exist?" Mr. Clark laughed. "I've never thought about it," he answered." It's true that many of the men who work in the City of London still wear bowler hate and I suppose they are typical Englishmen. But look at this." Mr. Clark picked up a magazine and pointed at a photo of a young man. "He's just as typical, perhaps. It seems as if there is no such thing as a 'typical' Englishman. Do you know the English saying 'It takes all kinds to make a world'? That's true of all countries-including England." “Oh, just like the poem ‘If All the Seas Were One Sea’,”Gretel began to hum happily. If all the seas were one sea, what a great sea that would be! If all the trees were one tree, what a great tree that would be! And if this tree were to fall in the sea, w hat a great splash that would be!” Task 2
Unit 8 Business Success Part I Getting ready Exercise B. Keys: 1. 90-149 pounds 2. 465 pounds 3. 240 pounds 4. 46 pounds 5. 835 pounds Tapescript: Hu Good morning. bert: Us Good morning. ugi: Hu Can I help you? bert: Us Er, thank you but I'm just looking at the moment. ugi: Hu Yes, please do. Have you come across our product before?
bert: Us ugi: I think I have heard of them, yes. Hu bert: We are relatively new but Golf Pro is acquiring a reputation very quickly. We have become world leaders in metal woods. Us ugi: Really? Well, actually I am quite interested in metal woods. Could you tell me what the prices are in this range? Hu bert: Of course. The prices start at 90 pounds and they go up to 149 pounds. Us ugi: Did you say 149 pounds? Hu bert: Yes, that's right. I wonder if you would be interested in our new range of ladies' clubs as well? Us ugi: Well, possibly. Do you think you could give me the prices? Hu bert: Yes. The range is called Golf Pro Lady and the full set of nine irons comes to 465 pounds. Woods, the set of three is 240 pounds and putters are 46 pounds each. Us ugi: So, that was 46 pounds each, wasn't it?
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Unit 1 Happiness Part 1 Teacher: Hi, good morning. Did you hear about the lottery winner last night The man won…what?… Two million dollars… Student: No, three. Teacher: Three million dollars? Three million. That's a lot of money isn't it Do you think that three million dollars would make you happy? … I'm asking you this because when you ask people what they need to be happy, many people will answer" more money!" We assume that money will make us happier. But is this true Will winning the lottery help you achieve happiness? Today we're going to look at the idea of happiness, at the psychology of happiness--what makes some people happier than others. We'll look at three personality factors that we find in happy people. To find out about these personality factors, psychologists talked to hundreds of people. Now, first, they asked the people how happy they felt--you know, from "very happy" to "not happy at all." Then they asked some more questions, They wanted to find out about people's personalities, such as their attitudes about life, and so on. They looked at the differences between happy people and unhappy people. They found three factors that are very important for achieving happiness. So…let's look at those factor s now. The first personality factor is that happy people are…satisfied with themselves. This means that they like themselves as they are, and they’re happy with what they have. Happy people may not like everything about their lives-they may be a little bit overweight, or may not have the best job, or may not live in a big, fancy house, but they don't need to change those things to be happy. They think more about the things they are satisfied with, not the changes they want to make. This feeling of happiness comes from the inside, not from something outside. Part 2 Teacher: So…happy people feel satisfied with themselves. On the other hand, unhappy people are often dissatisfied with themselves. They...uh...feel that something must change so they can be happy. They think if they lose some weight or
Model Test （10）Band Four 听力原文： Listening Comprehension Scripts: Section A: Directions:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long 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.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. 11.W: I’m trying to figure out if it’s best to buy a new computer or a second-hand one. What do you think? M: I think you should get to a new one. New computers are more reliable, and you’ll save money in the long run. Q: What does the man suggest? 12. M: Did you see the black and white movie on TV last night? W: I would have checked it out, but my aunt stopped by for a visit. I hadn’t seen her in over a month. Q: What does the woman mean? 13. W: Christmas will be here soon. Let’s get a pullover for Uncle Albert. Do you know if he has got a favorite color? M: No, I don’t. but we must get to Saint Mike’s. There he can take it back and change it if he doesn’t like the color. Q: What’s the probable reason why they want to get a pullover at Saint Mikes? 14. M: Should I buy the ten-pound bag of potatoes or the five-pound bag? W: What does it matter? You won’t save any money on the larger size. Q: What does the woman mean? 15. W: Who are you going to take to the party tomorrow? M: I’ll take Mary along if you’re not going with her. Q: Who is the one that he wants to take to the party? 16. M: Geoff has lots of good ideas. Do you think he’d be willing to come to the meeting? W: Oh, I think he’ll be glad to come. What will be difficult is getting him to speak before a large crowd. Q: What does the woman imply about Geoff? 17. M: Would you like to go have some coffee?
Unit7 II. Listening Skills 1. W: How much money is the rent for an apartment in this neighborhood? M: Your rent should be about a quarter of that. Q: How much should be the woman’s rent be? 2. M: I paid $3,500 for this digital camera. It was on sale at a 30$ discount. W: It’s a real bargain. Q: How much did the camera cost originally? 3. M: What’s the rate for an economy car? W: The daily rate is $32, unlimited mileage. Q: How much will the man pay if he rents the car for a week? 4. M: I’ll take these sweaters. How much do they cost? W: They are $180 each and four makes a total of $720. But today we are offering a 20% discount. Q: How much does the man have to pay? 5. W: What an old car you’ve got! M: Well, it had run 12,000 miles when I bought it second hand. And it’s covered 3,080 miles since then. Q: How many miles has the car run? 1.B 2.A 3.A 4.D 5.B III. Listening In Task 1: It’s time to buy. Mike: Hey, Robert, where are you off to? Robert: I’m going to talk to a banker about a loan. Mike: You are short of money? I thought you were the saving type. Robert: There’s a time to save and a time to spend. Mike: I know all about spending. What’s the loan for? I have a few bucks I could… Robert: I’m considering getting a mortgage to buy some property. Mike: Do you think property is a good investment? I mean, it’s a lot of money. Robert:Well, Mike, as you know, property values have been going through the roof. If I had bought an apartment two years ago, its value would have gone up by 30 percent today. Mike: And from what I know, interest rates are low now. Robert: Exactly. Sounds like a good time to buy. 1. a banker a loan 2.saving save spend
PEP六年级下册第一单元课本及活动手册听力原文 课本P5 Let’s try There are three elephants in a zoo.Father elephants is taller and older than Mother elephants.Mother elephants is smaller than Father elephants.She is stronger than her son.Son elephant is younger but taller than his mom and dad. Which picture is the son elephant? 课本P8 (1) How long is your pencil? My pencil is 15 cm. It’s 5 cm shorter thann yours. Circle the shorter pencil ,please. (2) Your schoolbag is bigger than mine! Yes, and i t’s heavier than yours, too. Circle the bigger and heavier schoolbag, please. P11 Let’s check (1) Man: I’m shorter but stronger. I often do sports on weekends. Who is the man? (2) Girl: I’m younger ,so I eat smaller apples. Who is the girl? (3) Man 1: How tall are you? Man 2: I’m 182 cm.
Test One Part I: Listening Comprehension (15%) Section A Directions ： In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about whut was said. Both the conversation and the question w ill be spoken only once ? After each question there will he a pause. During the pause, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B). C) and D ? Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center Example: You will hear: Where do you think the conversation most provably took place? You will read: A) At the office. B) In the waiting room. C) At the airport. D) In a restaurant. From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening ? This is most likely to have taken place at the (＞血匕 Therefore ? A) "Af the officeis the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center. Sample Answer-{AJ [B] [C] [D] 1. A) Fixing an engine ? C) Cashing a check ? 2. A) Visit Japan. C) Travel abroad. 3. A) One of a cheaper price ? C) One of a fashionable style. 4. A) He has changed his plan ? C) He is arriving this afternoon ? 5. A) They had lost their way. C) They were caught in the rain. 6. A) They will take the bus at 11 o'clock. B) Thc bus is late. C) The bus has already arrived ? D) The woman thought the bus would arrive at 11:20. 7. A) The man shouldn't drink either. 大学英语三级全真模拟听力试 (_) B) Repairing a car. D) Buying some wheels. B) Cook some food. D) Eat out. B) One of a different colo 匚 D) One of a smaller size ? B) He has canceled his trip. D) He forgot to arrange his trip. B) They were told it would rain. D) They had taken an umbrella.