研究生英语视听说教材.doc

Contents Contents...............................................................................................1 1. First contacts...................................................................................2 2. Getting to know each other............................................................5 3. Further contacts .............................................................................8 4. Arrangements ...............................................................................11 5. Arriving for dinner.......................................................................14 6. Dinner ............................................................................................17 7. After work .....................................................................................20 8. Farewell .........................................................................................23 9. Listening Skills and Model Test One..........................................26 10. Listening Skills and Model Test Two .......................................29 11. Listening Skills and Model Test Three.....................................32 12. Listening Skills and Model Test Four ......................................35 13. Listening Skills and Model Test Five........................................38 14. Listening Skills and Model Test Six..........................................41 15. Listening Skills and Model Test Seven .....................................44 16. Listening Skills and Model Test Eight......................................47 1 1. First contacts I. Warm-up questions: 1. What do you do and say when you meet someone for the first time? 2. How important are the first two or three minutes of these opening contacts? II. Viewing the VCD Task 1: View the VCD, and fill in the following blanks. Version 1 Receptionist ： Miss Miguel. You can go up now. It’s the ______________________________. Maria: Thank you. Peter: Yes, it looks good. I like the colors. Have we _________________________________ to promote it? That’s my worry. And do we have ___________________________ right? Paula: More input on the technical side would help. Peter: That’s why I’m bringing Jens Foss ___________________________________. Come in! (to Maria) Oh, take a seat, ___________________________________? Shan’t be ___________________________________. Do you know Jens Foss? He’s in our Copenhagen office. Paula: I’ve ___________________________________ him but I don’t think we’ve met. Anyway, I’d better ___________________________________. Peter: Let me have the draft schedule ________________________________ this afternoon. Paula: Yes, I’ll get into it ___________________________________. Peter: And ___________________________________ if there are any problems. Paula: Will do. Peter: ___________________________________. Have a seat. Maria: I hope ____________________________. My name is Maria de Miguel. Peter: Yes, I’ve got your ___________________________________ somewhere. 2 Version 2 Peter: Have we got enough time to promote it, that’s ________________________________. And do we have the price ___________________________________? Anyway, let’s leave it there ___________________________________. Come in. Hello, ___________________________________. I’m Peter O’Donnell. Welcome to Tectron UK. Maria: Thank you. It’s good to ___________________________________. Peter: Let me introduce you to Paula Field. Paula is one of our _________________________________________________________. Paula: ___________________________________, Maria. Maria: Nice to meet you. Peter: I’m sure you know that Maria is going to be with us for ___________________________________. Paula: Yes. We should be seeing ___________________________________ of each other. If you’ll ___________________________________ me, I should be getting back. See you later, Maria. Maria: Yes, bye. Peter: See you later, Paula. ___________________________________. Coffee? Maria: Thank you. Peter: How was the flight? Maria: Fine, only ___________________________________ late. Peter: Milk and sugar? Maria: ___________________________________, please. Peter: Paula and I were ___________________________________the Telcom package. Isn’t the Spanish office planning their ___________________________________ soon? Maria: That’s right. I was helping to put together the ___________________________________. Peter: Ah. That could be very ___________________________________. Task 2: watch Version 1 with the sound down. What do you notice about the behavior of the three characters? What sort of welcome does Maria get? Task 3: watch Version 1 with the sound up. What does Maria expect to happen? How do you think Peter handles this first contact with Maria? Task 4: watch Version 2 with the sound down. What differences are there in the behavior of the three characters? Task 5: now watch Version 2 with the sound up. List the things Peter does more effectively. How do you think Maria will feel after this first contact 3 with Peter and Paula? III Language focus Welcoming visitors Expressions of welcoming: 1. ___________________________________________________________. 2. ___________________________________________________________. 3. ___________________________________________________________. Expressions of introducing yourself: 1. ___________________________________________________________. 2. ___________________________________________________________. 3. __________________________________________________________. Expressions of introducing someone else: 1. ___________________________________________________________. 2. ___________________________________________________________. 3. ___________________________________________________________. Expressions of responding to introductions: 1. ___________________________________________________________. 2. ___________________________________________________________. Expressions of offering 1. ___________________________________________________________. 2. ___________________________________________________________. 3. ___________________________________________________________. IV Small talk topics What topics can we talk when we have first contacts with someone? Here are some clues. Think about some expressions concerning the following topics. 1. Travel 2. Accommodation 3. Weather 4 2. Getting to know each other I. Warm-up questions: 1. What sort of questions do you ask someone when you are getting to know them? 2. What subjects do people normally talk about in the early stages of getting to know someone? II. Viewing the VCD Task 1: View the VCD, and fill in the following blanks. Version 1 Paula: Seems colder today, or is it ____________________________________? Maria: Er---I’m ______________________________________. Paula: Peter should be here soon--- There was a very good ______________________________________ on TV last night. Did you see it? Maria: No, I didn’t. Paula: So, are you ______________________________________ in? Maria: Yes, fine, thank you. Paula: That’s good. You’ve got ____________________________________, haven’t you? Maria: Yes, I am very ___________________________________________. Paula: Yes, you know they’re like ____________________________________. I tried to get one when I first started working here, but they wouldn’t ____________________one. It’s a very __________________________ because some people have had a company flat for years and they pay peanuts in rent for them. Maria: Oh, look, there’s Mr. O’Donnell. Peter: ___________________________________________. Paula: Good. We can ___________________________________________ now. Peter: Still, ___________________________________________ to get to know each other. What shall we have? 5 Version 2 Paula: Seems ___________________________________ today, or is it just me? Maria: It is colder. It was on the _____________________________________. Paula: Was it? I’m sure it’s not ____________________________________ this cold. Maria: Still, it’s _______________________________________ than I expected. Paula: Really? I suppose it’s still _____________________________________ in Spain at this time of year. Maria: Yes, especially where I come from. Paula: ___________________________________________? Maria: Seville. Do you know it? Paula: No, but it’s _____________________________________. My brother’s going there to study _______________________________________. Maria: Really? Oh, I’m sure he’ll have a ___________________________________________. Paula: Actually, he’ll be here ______________________________________. Maria: Perhaps we could meet up. I could tell him some __________________________________ to go. Paula: That would be ________________________________. Peter: So, this is good! Sorry I’m late. How are you ___________________________________? Paula: Great. Guess what? You know my brother, Matthew? We’ve just __________________________________ that he’s going to be spending a year in Maria’s ______________________________________. Peter: In Seville? That’s ___________________________________________. Task 2: watch Version 1 with the sound down. What can you tell from watching the body language of Paula and Maria? Task 3: watch Version 1 with the sound up. What questions does Paula ask Maria? What sort of answers does Maria give? What do you think of the choice of topics for conversations? Task 4: watch Version 2 with the sound down. What signs are there that the communication is more successful? Task 5: now watch Version 2 with the sound up. Focus on Maria’s responses to Paula’s questions. What differences do you notice compared to Version 1? 6 III Language focus Question types The initiator of small talk always hopes that his or her questions will elicit more than a one or two word answer. For a conversation to develop positively, the responder in any small talk exchange needs to give full answers. If possible, these should include a comment. Closed (these questions elicit Yes/No answers, and may be not very effective?) Did you see that film on television? Do you live near here? Open ( these questions should elicit a fuller answer) What about the country? Where do you spend your holidays? Statement (expressed to encourage a reaction) I don’t like working late. We work a flexi time system here. Reactions Yes, I agree. Really? That’s interesting. Reflections So you think---? I suppose you are ---? IV Talk topics 1. What sort of questions do you ask someone when you are getting to know them? 2. What subjects do people normally talk about in the early stages of getting to know someone? 3. Here are some clues. Think about some expressions concerning the following topics. 1) Jobs 2) Family 3) Spare time 4) Origins 7 3. Further contacts I. Warm-up questions: 1. What do you do and say when you meet a colleague first thing in the morning? 2. How important is it to make contact with your colleagues on a daily basis? II. Viewing the VCD Task 1: View the VCD, and fill in the following blanks. Version 1 Paula: Hello. Receptionist: Hi. Paula: I got a call to say ____________________________________________ has arrived. Receptionist: Oh, yes, he’s just gone to ______________________________________. Paula: Thanks. Hello, Maria. How are you? Maria: Fine, thank you. Are you ______________________________________ someone? Paula: Yes, he’s just parking his car. Maria: Oh well, I’ll ____________________________________________. Paula: Oh, while you’re here Maria, I wondered ______________________________ something for me? Oh, Mr. Foss? Jens: That’s right. Paula: Paula Field. Could you ________________________________, please? Jens: Yes. Paula: That ____________________________________ we were talking about. Could you let me have it _____________________________________? Maria: Sure. What exactly? Paula: Oh, we can talk about it ______________________________________. (to Jens) So, shall we go up? Jens: My name is Jens Foss. Maria: Maria de Miguel. Jens: Oh, Ok. 8 Version 2 Paula: Hello, I got a call to say _____________________________________ has arrived. Receptionist: Yes, he’s __________________________________ park his car. Paula: Thanks. Hello, Maria. ______________________________________? Maria: fine, thanks. How are you? Paula: Fine. I’m just waiting to _______________________________________. He’s ____________________________________________ for a few days to help us on _________________________________________. Maria: Oh, yes, from Copenhagen. Paula: That’s right. Actually, if you’d like to wait a moment, _____________________________________. So, how’s the job going? Maria: Not too bad. It’s hard working __________________________________ all day. Paula: I can imagine. Actually, _______________________________________. Maria: Sure. What’s that? Paula: I think this may be him. _______________________________________. We can talk about it later. Mr. Foss? Jens: Yes. Paula: Hello, _________________________________. I work with Peter O’Donnell. Welcome to Tectron UK. Jens: Thank you. Nice to meet you. Paula: ____________________________________ Maria de Miguel. She’s from our Spanish subsidiary. Maria, ________________________________ Jens Foss from Denmark. Jens: Pleased to meet you. Maria; And you. Paula: Jens, ___________________________ signing in before we go upstairs? Maria: Well, ___________________________________. I hope to see you later. Jens: OK. Goodbye. Receptionist: If you’d just like to sign here and put your car registration number next to your name. OK? Paula: So, did you have __________________________________ finding us? Jens: No. I was sent ____________________________________________. Paula: Good. So, ________________________________________ we go up? Task 2: watch Version 1. How do you think Paula behaves towards Maria and 9 Jens? What should she have done differently? Task 3: watch Version 1 again. Identify the following moments: A. Paula indicates she is not interested in chatting to Maria. B. Paula gives Jens an abrupt welcome. C. Paula asks Maria to do her a favor. D. Maria and Jens have to introduce themselves. Task 4: watch Version 2 with the sound down. What differences are there in the body language of the three characters ? Task 5: watch Version 2 with the sound up. Focus on these moments: A. Paula engages Maria in some friendly small talk. B. Paula includes Jens and Maria. C. Paula pays attention to Jens. III Language focus Greetings and requests Greetings Hello./Hi./Good morning How are you? How are things? Nice to see you again. (after a long gap) Requests (favors) I wondered if you could ---Would you mind ---Could you----? I’ve got a favor to ask you. Could you ----? of a problem. 10 Responses Fine, and you? Not so bad. How are you? Responses Sure./Certainly. Not at all./ It’d be a pleasure. I suppose so. Well--- that’s not so easy/a bit 4. Arrangements I. Warm-up questions: 1. When you have visitors (colleagues, customers, etc.), do you invite them out in the evening? 2. If so, where do you invite them – to your home, to a restaurant, or somewhere else? How formal are these occasions? II. Viewing the VCD Task 1: View the VCD, and fill in the following blanks. Version 1 Peter: That’s been a tremendous help, Jens. Really helped ______________________. We’ll get these proposals off to the agency, see what they have to say about it. Could you ______________________, Maria? Maria: Certainly. Peter: Paula will show you how. Now, I ______________________. I’ve got another meeting. Jens: Promotion! Peter: Oh, my wife wondered ______________________ pop round one night this week. Shall we say ______________________? Yes? Jens: Yes--Peter: Yes? Maria: Um---yes--- tomorrow evening? Peter: If ___________________________ with you. Right, I ______________________. See you later. Maria: what does he mean, “______________________? Jens: Probably tea. You know how the English love to “pop round” for tea. I’m ______________________. I suppose it means ____________________. Maria: What time do you think? Jens: I don’t know. ______________________? Looks like we’ve been ______________________. I wonder ______________________? 11 Version 2 Peter: That’s been a _______________________________, Jens. _____________________________ clarify things. We’ll get these proposals off _______________________________, see what they have to say about it. Could you _____________________________, Maria? Maria: Certainly. Peter: Paula will show you how. I’ve __________________________________, I’m afraid. I’ve got _________________. Jens: ______________________! Peter: Oh, by the way, my wife Daphne and I ____________________________ to dinner one day this week. Perhaps tomorrow evening, if that ______________________? Maria: That’s ______________________. I’d love to come. Jens: I’d ______________________. What ______________________? Peter: Oh, 7:30. ______________________. Just the four of us. My wife’s very much looking forward to ______________________. Maria: That _________________. Do you __________________ far from here? Peter: No, not far. Best to ____________________, though. Right, I ______________________. See you later. Jens: So that’s Wednesday ______________________? Peter: ______________________. See you tomorrow. Maria: that’s ______________________. Jens: Yes. I’ve got a car with me. I could give you_______________ if you like? Maria: That ______________________. Jens: Did he mention ______________________. Maria: Daphne. Task 2: watch Version 1. What do you think they have been invited to? Task 3: watch Version 1 again. How should Peter have clarified his invitations? How should Maria and Jens have responded? Task 4: watch Version 2. Do you think the invitation is now clear? How do Jens and Maria respond this time? Task 5: watch Version 2 again. At each of the following moments, anticipate what the person will say: A. Peter invites them. B. Maria responds. C. Jens responds. D. Peter explains it will be informal. E. Jens offers to give Maria a lift. 12 III Language focus Invitations Inviting Place We’d like to invite you to Is it far? Would you like to come to ---? What’s the best way of getting there? We wondered whether you could come to ---? I’d recommend you take a taxi. What about---? I’ll send you a map. Responding Number Thank you--It’ll just be the four of us. I’d love to. We’ve invited a few friends. That would be nice. There’ll be six people there. I’d be delighted. There’ll another couple from--I’d love to, but --Confirming I’m sorry, but I’ve get another engagement. So, that’s 7.30 Wednesday? I’m sorry, but I’ve got another engagement. Let me just confirm that. Tuesday at 8:00, at I;m afraid your place. I can’t come. I’m going to ---Time Would Tuesday evening suit you? What sort of time? Shall we say 8 o’clock? Let’s say 8 for 8.30.. IV Native speakers vs. non-native speakers. Peter’s invitation in Version 1 is unclear partly because of his use of idiomatic language-“pop round”. Sort the following advice into two lists, one for native speakers and the other for non-native speakers. 1. Don’t speak too fast. 2. Don’t feel interior to a native speaker. 3. Don’t let native speakers dominate. 4. Don’t use idioms. 5. Use simple, well articulated language. 6. Ask native speakers to slow down. 7. check frequently that you are understood. 8. Don’t use language as an instrument of power. 9. remind native speakers that you are using a second language! 10. Interrupt and ask for clarification. 13 5. Arriving for dinner I. Warm-up questions: 1. How important is it to be punctual for social events in your country? 2. How do people dress when they are invited to dinner (in a restaurant/at someone’s home) or to the theatre? 3. What sort of gifts do you take when you are invited to someone’s house? II. Viewing the VCD Task 1: View the VCD, and fill in the following blanks. Version 1 Peter: Do _______________________________. Daphne: You ______________________. _________________ to meet you. Maria: Thank you for _______________________________. Daphne: Oh, you _______________________________. Jens: Mrs. O’Donnell, my name is Jens Foss. Daphne: Nice to meet you, Jens. You _______________________________. Jens: Thank you for _______________________________ to your lovely home. Daphne: Oh, this is _______________________________, really. Peter, you should have told them it’s _______________________________. Peter: ah, _______________________________. Daphne: I’m afraid this is _______________________________ Peter. Please, do sit down. Peter: It doesn’t matter. _______________________________ is you’re here now. Daphne: Did you have difficulty _______________________________? Jens: Not really. Sorry, _______________________________? Peter: Drink? 14 Version 2 Peter: Come through. Maria: Hello. Daphne: You must be Maria. ____________________________ to meet you. Maria: _____________________________to meet you, Mrs. O’Donnell. And thank you for inviting us to your home. Daphne: Thank you. You must call me Daphe. Jens: Mrs O’Donnell, very nice to meet you. Daphne: Oh, thank you. Please do _____________________________. Maria: I’m sorry. We seem to _______________________________. Daphne: Oh, _______________________________. Jens: May I ---? Peter: Let me—Thanks. Maria, what can I ______________________? A beer, a glass of wine? Maria: A glass of wine _______________________________. Peter: _______________________________? Maria: Red, please. Peter: And Jens? Jens: A beer, please. Daphne: Can I _______________________________? Maria: Of course. Daphne: It’s _______________________________ Christmas. So, how’s your stay in England _______________________________, Maria? Maria: Fine. Everybody’s made me _______________________________. Daphne: Oh, look Peter. It’s beautiful. Peter: Isn’t it? That’s _______________________________ Maria? Maria: It’s a pleasure. They make this type of pottery ________________________”. Peter: Do they? _______________________________---- Jens? Task 2: watch Version 1 with sound down. What do you notice about the body language of the four characters? Task 3: watch Version 1 again with the sound up. What are the causes of the hosts’ and guests’ embarrassment? Task 4: watch Version 2 with the sound down. How does their body language compare with version 1? Task 5: watch Version 2 again with the sound up. Why are both hosts and guests more relaxed? How do they deal with the situation? In particular: A. How does Maria deal with their overdressing? B. How does Daphne deal with the generous gifts? 15 III Language focus Thanks and offer Thanking Thank you. It’s/They’re beautiful/lovely Thank you very much. That’s very hind of you. Thank you, but you shouldn’t have. drink? Thank you or everything. Responding I’m glad you like it/enjoy it. It’s/was a pleasure. drink)? You’re welcome. Don’t mention it. really thirst. Offering Would you like---? Can I get you---? What would you like to Responding A (type of drink), please. Could I have a (type of A tea would be nice. I’d love a long drink. I’m Have you got something soft? Declining No, thank. I won’t have anything, thanks. Thank you, but I’ve had enough/I’ve no room. I’d love to, but I’m driving. 16 6. Dinner I. Warm-up questions: 1. Do you sometimes feel out in conversations? 2. Why does this happen? How can you make sure that people feel included? II. Viewing the VCD Task 1: View the VCD, and fill in the following blanks. Version 1 Jens: ______________________________________ is politicians don’t really care what ______________________________________. Peter: I don’t believe that. Surely they’ve _______________________________? Thank you, darling. That was __________________________________. Jens: ______________________________________. Maria: Thank you. Daphne: Thank you. Jens: Of course they’re concerned. They need ___________________________. Daphne: ______________________________________? Maria: yes, please. Can I help you? Daphne: No, ______________________________________. Peter: Jens? Coffee? Jens: Thank you. Do you have ______________________________________? Peter: ______________________________________ we have. Daphne? Jens: I think a lot of young people aren’t interested in ____________________. Peter: You’re probably right. But ______________________________ is that? Jens: I don’t know. The ______________________________________ mainly. Peter: Well, I don’t think ______________________________________. I’m sure I wasn’t interested in politics _______________________________. Jens: What about ______________________________? Do young people vote? Peter: I’ve no idea. I imagine most of them are __________________________. Maria: Excuse me. I’ll see ______________________________________. Peter: I think a lot of the problem is ________________________________ that the politicians have in the media--17 Version 2 Jens: The point is politicians don’t ____________________________________ what the public think. Peter: I don’t believe that. Surely they’ve ______________________________. Jens: ______________________________________. Daphne: Thank you. I’m glad ______________________________________. Maria: It was ______________________________________. The puddings in England are ______________________________________. Daphne: Do you think so? I suppose we do _____________________________ a sweet tooth. Now, ______________________________________ some coffee? Maria? Maria: ______________________________________. Thank you. Daphne: ______________________________________, Jens? Jens: Yes, please. Do you have ______________________________________? Daphne: I think we can find some _______________________________. Peter? Peter: ________________________ for me. __________________________? Daphne: No, thanks, I can ______________________________________. Peter: So, what were you saying _________________________________, Jens? Jens: I think a lot of young people aren’t really __________________________ politics. Peter: I don’t think that’s true. ______________________________________, Maria? Maria: I think you’re wrong, Jens. A lot of my friends in Spain are _________________________________ local politics. Jens: Really? Maria: Yes. OK, they may be ______________________________________, but this doesn’t mean they don’t do something about it. Jens: I think that’s ____________________________________. A lot of young people don’t even _________________________________ to vote. Maria: I think that’s ______________________________________. For me, it’s a sign of a big problem when people don’t think it’s __________________________________. Daphne: I agree with Maria. Everybody is ______________________________ these days. But at least we have ________________________________ in this household! Peter: Ah! Task 2: watch Version 1 from 16:00 to 16.30 (up to Jens’s request for decaffeinated coffee) with the sound down. What do you notice about Maria’s and Jens’s behavior? 18 Task 3: watch Version 1 again with the sound up. In the opening extract, what do Maria and Jens fail to do? Task 4: watch Version 1 from 16.31 to 17.03. How does Maria feel? What could she have done to enter the discussion? Task 5: watch Version 2 from 17.10 to 17.45 (up to Daphne’s departure to make coffee). What differences do you notice in the behavior of Maria and Jens? Task 6: Now watch Version 2 from 17.46 to 18.30. How do Peter and Jens make sure Maria is not left out? III Language focus Compliments and comments Compliments That was excellent/ delicious/ very good. Well done! Good effort! You’re looking very nice/ great/ beautiful. (Attention: In some cultures, commenting on people’s appearance is considered inappropriate, and can be risky.) Comments About a job: That must be rewarding/ hard work/ demanding/ exciting/ dull/ boring. About a film/ show/ play: That was terrific/ well-acted/ absorbing/ intriguing/ disappointing/ boring/ awful. About a person at work: He/ She’s competent/ hard working/ meticulous/ methodical/ conscientious/ demanding/ serious/ lazy. About a person socially: He/ She’s easy going/ chatty/ talkative/ extrovert/ interesting/ good company. He/ She has a good sense of humor. He/She’ shy/ quite/ introvert/ hard to get to know. About a subject/ piece of news: That’s fascinating/ surprising/ astonishing/ incredible/ interesting. It’s upsetting/ shocking/ disturbing/ depressing/ worrying. About a joke: That’s funny/ hilarious/ not very funny/ not a good joke/ in bad taste. 19 7. After work I. Warm-up questions: 1. Do you socialize with colleagues after work? 2. What do you talk about? Do you talk about work? II. Viewing the VCD Task 1: View the VCD, and fill in the following blanks. Version 1 Peter: So, this is good. Nice to ___________________________________. Here’s to a successful ___________________________________. Jens: Yes. ________________________________ we’ve got some time together. There was one or two little things I wanted to ______________________ before the meeting tomorrow. Peter: Don’t worry. __________________________________. I expect you’re looking forward to ______________________________________? Jens: Yeah, I ______________________________________. Look, Peter, you know the question about specifications? Peter: ______________________________________? Try a beer. Jens: No, nothing please. I need to ____________________________________. I need to go over the figures before _______________________________. Peter: Well, if you’re sure. Perhaps ___________________________________. So, ______________________________________ did you say your kids were again? Jens: Seven and ten. Look, Peter, I’d really _____________________________ if we could---? Peter: Look, if you’re worried about the figures, ____________________________________ in the morning. Right, I think I’ll just get myself ______________________________________ beer. Jens: Right---OK. Peter: __________________________________ you don’t want another tonic? Jens: No, thank you. 20 Version 2: Peter: ______________________________________. Jens: Cheers. Peter: Here’s to a ______________________________________. Jens: And thank you for making me ___________________________________. Peter: It’s been a pleasure ____________________________________. I expect you’re _________________________________ getting home though. Jens: ______________________________________ to see the family. Peter: How old are ______________________________________ again? Jens: Seven and ten. Your oldest, he’s __________________________________, isn’t he? Peter: Yes, he’s doing very well. It’s my daughter that _______________________- she hasn’t ___________________________ what she wants to do. Jens: I ___________________________________ worry about that. When I was_________________________________, I didn’t know what I wanted to do. Peter: Really? Well, perhaps you’re right. _______________________________? _________________________________ this time? Jens: I’d like another tonic, ______________________________________. Peter: Of course not. ________________________________ a half of lager and another tonic? Thank you. So, ___________________________________ are you leaving tomorrow? Jens: I have to leave by 4 o’clock, ____________________________________. Peter: Fine. We should easily be finished by then. And _____________________ this evening? __________________________? Jens: I have to work, ____________________________________. As a matter of fact, I have a couple of questions, ____________________________. Peter: Fire away. What’s __________________________________? Jens: You know ______________________________________ we’ve been looking at for the initial production run? I think we’ve overestimated— Task 2: Watch Version 1. Why does the conversation not work? Task 3: Watch Version 1again. How do you think both Jens and Peter could have improved their contributions to the conversation? Task 4: Watch Version 2. Why does the conversation work better this time? Task 5: Watch Version 2 again. What do you notice about the way Jens responds to Peter this time? 21 III Language focus Developing conversation Toasting Here’s to Let’s raise our glasses to I’d like to propose a toast to Introducing a topic I’m glad I bumped into you. I wanted to ask you about I just wanted to mention You know you mentioned Changing/ending a topic Anyway, let’s talk about something else. So, let’s leave that. Changing the subject for a moment Introducing an agenda There were a couple of points I wanted to mention The other point was There’s just one thing I wanted to say Digressing By the way Talking of That reminds me Checking and clarifying Do you see what I’m getting at? Is that clear? Do you mean? So are you saying? 22 8. Farewell I. Warm-up questions: How do you behave when you say goodbye to: -a friend? -a customer? -a colleague? -a stranger? II. Viewing the VCD Task 1: View the VCD, and fill in the following blanks. Version 1 Paula: So, you’d better ____________________________________ and leave your badge. (to Maria) ____________________________________ with my brother tomorrow evening? Maria: That should be OK. ____________________________________. Maybe around nine? Paula: That sounds fine. Jens: Well, ____________________________________. I’d like to thank you for ____________________________________---I’ve got my card here. I hope you’ll ____________________________________ if you ever come to Copenhagen. Paula: I’m sorry, Jens, I don’t have a card with me, but you’ve got ____________________________________ anyway. Jens: Right. Paula: Have you got everything? ____________________________________? Jens: Yes. Paula: So, bye. Maria: Bye, Jens. Paula: Right, lunch. 23 Version 2 Paula: ____________________________________ see you go, Jens. Maria: It’s true. It’s been nice ________________________________ at work! Receptionist: So, Mr. Foss. Have you enjoyed _________________________? Jens: Yes, I have, thank you. Here’s my badge. Receptionist: Well, I hope we’ll see you again _________________________. Jens: I hope so, too. Paula: Jens, I know Peter was very sorry that he couldn’t be here ____________________________________, but I’d just like to say ____________________________________ working with you. Now we’ve all met, I’m sure ____________________________________ each other again. Jens: Thank you, Paula. And let me give you my card so __________________________ if you’re ever in Copenhagen. My number’s _____________________________. Paula: I’m sorry, Jens, I’m afraid I’ve left my cards ________________________________--Jens: Don’t worry. I’ve ___________________. Maria: I’m afraid __________________________, but I hope you’ll contact our Spanish office ____________________________ Jens: ____________________________________. I’ll send you an e-mail. Paula: So, goodbye, and ____________________________________. Maria: Drive ____________________________________. Jens: I will. Task 2: Watch Version 1 with the sound down. What do you notice about Paula’s body language? Task 3: Watch Version 1 with the sound up. What does Jens seem to expect to happen? Task 4: Watch Version 2 with the sound down. How does Paula’s body language compare with Version 1? Task 5: Watch Version 2 with the sound up. Stop the VCD before the following moments and try to anticipate what is said. A the receptionist says goodbye B Paula makes a little speech C Jens presents his card D they shake hands E Maria and Jens say farewell 24 III Language focus Closing signals I’m afraid I must go, otherwise I’ll miss my flight. I really have to leave now. I should be thinking about going. Well, I’d better be off. Closing remarks It’s been a pleasure working with. On behalf of all of us, I’d to say It’s going to be sad to see you go. We’ll all be sorry to see you leave. Future contacts I hope we’ll see you again soon. I’m sure we’ll be seeing each other again soon. I look forward to seeing you next Keep in touch. Give me a ring next time you’re in Contact numbers Let me give my card. Have you got my phone number/address/email address. I don’t have a card on me. I’ll just write down my phone number. You can reach me on Let me give you my home number. Farewell wishes Safe journey. Drive carefully. Have a good trip. Have a good weekend. See you soon. Take care. Bye/Goodbye. Responses Thanks. You, too. Same to you. Hope so, too. Me, too. So do I. 25 9. Listening Skills and Model Test One Section A Questions 1 and 2 will be lased on the following news item 1. A) The law of weapon purchasing in Illinois State. B) The relationship between crime and mental illness. C) The graduate student of Northern Illinois University. D) The shooting happened in Northern Illinois University. 2. A) The gunman has mental disease. B) The gunman is dissatisfied with the university. C) The gunman is dissatisfied with the lecture. D) It is not clear. Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item. 3. A) It has been influenced by war. B) It is devalued by its government. C) It is more competitive than before. D) It has turned into a global currency. 4. A) Most experts support the four countries' currency change. B) The meeting on Friday is useless for global recovery. C) Currency wars threaten global economic recovery. D) Policymakers should cooperate with central bankers. Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item. 5. A) The preservation of coastal resorts. B) The closure of political disputes. C) The gap between the rich and the poor. D) The commitments to reduce carbon emissions. 6. A) Promising. B) Hopeful. C) Disappointing. D) Satisfying. 7. A) 18. B) 80. C) 94. D) 194. Section B Conversation One Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 8. A) He eats a lot after marriage. B) He sleeps a lot after marriage. C) He exercises less after marriage. D) He drinks a lot after marriage. 26 9. A) Its membership is expensive. B) Its membership is inexpensive. C) Most of its members work out two times a week. D) Most of its members are white-collar workers. 10. A) She is under 20 years old. B) She is in her 20s. C) She is under 30 years old. D) She is in her 30s. 11. A) Buy a ticket for the health club. B) Bring a guest pass. C) Make a membership card. D) Borrow the woman's card. Conversation Two Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. A) Ask her assistant to wet the man's hair. B) Talk with the man about his hair. C) Communicate with her assistant about the haircut. D) Show the man the latest style. 13. A) It is dry and thick. B It is very curly. C) It is dry and has split ends. D) It is quite oily. 14. A) His diet. B) His habit. C) His living environment. D) His inheritance. 15. A) Use air blower to make the hair dry. B) Use shampoo of high quality. C) Let the hair dry naturally. D) Cut hair once a week. Section C Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A) People can buy sliced bread at stores. B) There was no sliced bread at stores. C) There was no delicious bread at stores. D) People made bread at home and never bought it. 17. A) From the customer. B) From the ingredient. C) From the balloon. D) From the tradition. 27 18. A) It is full of delicious bread. B) It looks very serious. C) It is full of colorful balloons. D) It is covered with paintings. Passage Two Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. A) A skin care brand. B) A leather brand. C) A watch brand. D) A daily use brand. 20. A) Most of it comes from skin care line. B) More than half of it is from makeup. C) 50% of it is derived from foundation. D) 25% of it is from makeup brushes. 21. A) It was invented in 1968. B) It is available in every store. C) It cannot deal with skin problems such as burning. D) It is designed for pre- and post-operation skin care. Passage Three Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 22. A) They get more freedom. B) They encounter more pressure. C) They shoulder more social responsibilities. D) They are required to do better at researching. 23. A) They teach students how to research and write. B) They ask students to study independently. C) They help students to learn about society. D) They communicate with students frequently. 24. A) They prevent students from thinking. B) They don't provide enough explanations for facts. C) They don't offer informative researches. D) They don't have basic facts. 25. A) Take encyclopedias as their mere information resource. B) Focus on more information of specific topics. C) Be independent from their professors. D) Accumulate their own evidence from broader sources. 28 10. Listening Skills and Model Test Two Section A Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item. 1. A) They made more efforts to find more new cases. B) They tried 1o prevent the disease out of the capital. C) They held a public movement on hygiene information. D) They boosted the accuracy and promptness of their report. 2. A) It’s the first time that ingestion disease has broken out in Haiti B) The death rate of ingestion disease is too high. C) Death number will keep increasing for a long time. D) Ingestion disease could join other local diseases in Haiti. Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item. 3. A) The children of the international diplomatic corps. B) The program of International Baccalaureate schools. C) The school district in the suburb of Detroit, Michigan. D) Mother Earth’ class in IB elementary schools. 4. A) Subject areas are separated. B) Classes are held in the open air. C) “Mother Earth” class covers math. D) Teachers prepare classes together. Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item. 5. A) White ash. B) High temperature water. C) Poison. D) Hurricane. 6. A) Less than 10. B) About 20. C) About 120 D) More than 750 7. A) They have found too many dead bodies. B) They want to persuade people to move away. C) They don’t know what might happen next. D) They need space to carry out the research. Section B Conversation One Questions8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 8. A) Learning styles. B) Psychology. C) Learning process. D) Physics. . 9. A) Employ them as lab assistants. 29 B) Teach them to pass tests. C) Give them suitable material. D) Pay them for participating in the study. 10. A) To quit her job in the chemistry lab. B) To get some practical experience. C) To further her study in psychology major. D) To earn extra money. 11. A) Write the lab report. B) Find out Prof. Smith's schedule. C) Interview some high school students. D) Finish their experiment. Conversation Two Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. A) An experiment in Antarctica. B) The breaking-off of part of the Larsen Ice Shelf. C) The formation of the Larsen Ice Shelf. D) An expedition in Antarctica 13. A) They could be a sign of global warming. B) They are disturbing Antarctic bird habitats. C) They have destroyed research facilities. D) They refute current scientific theories. 14. A) No melting has been observed in Antarctica. B) The past several winters have been unusually severe. C) Nothing unusual has happened in other parts of Antarctica. D) The ice shelves had remained intact for centuries despite the weather changes 15. A) Warmer water temperatures. B) Less aquatic life. C) A rise in sea level. D) Colder winds. Section C Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A) Urban History. B) Architecture. C) Fine Arts. D) Urban Design. 17. A) Illinois University. 30 B) Cornell University. C) Yale University. D) University of Washington. 18. A) Functional architecture. B) Urban panning. C) Trends in urban design. D) Federal regulations for urban development. Passage Two Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. A) They were just big toys for children. B) They were not so important. C) They were the most popular form of transportation. D) They were very attractive. 20. A) To make it at a low cost. B) To make it easy for everyone to fix. C) To make it not easily be broken down. D) To make it available to everyone. 21. A) The history of car development. B) A popular model of car. C) The early development of transportation. D) Costs of big-horsepower cars. Passage Three Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 22. A) Force ourselves to remember things. B) Practice and exercise consciously. C) Never stop learning. D) Try hard to remember things. 23. A) One night he forgot to lock the front door. B) One night he forgot locking the front door. C) One night he remembered to lock the front door. D) One night he remembered unlocking the front door. 24. A) Stories about absent-mindedness are common. B) People aren't interested in the stories about absent-mindedness C) People get tired of their absent- mindedness. D) Absent-mindedness happens more in the morning. 25. A) Painful stress. B) More time to find things. C) Great trouble. D) Huge money loss. 31 11.Listening Skills and Model Test Three Section A Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item. 1. A) The women's marathon at the historic Brandenburg Gate. B) The final day of the Championships competition. C) Nick Symmonds’ win of the 800-meter semifinal heat. D) The final of the men’s four-by-400-meter relay. 2. A) 3 B) 4 C) 7 D) 8 Questions 3 and 4 will be lased on the following news item. 3. A) It might hinder people from going shopping. B) It could cause serious traffic accident. C) It might be harmful to some people’s health. D) It could add more holiday atmosphere. 4. A) In the middle of winter. B) Just before Christmas. C) During Christmas. D) After the Christmas holiday. Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item. 5. A) Japan. B) South Korea. C) The United States D) Australia. 6. A) Trade imbalances. B) Unstable currency values. C) Regional disputes D) New members’ applications. 7. A) 9. B) 19. C) 20. D) 21. Section B Conversation One Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 8. A) They seldom work out. B) They eat more sugar and junk food. C) They have higher overweight percentage. D) They are skinnier than higher-income group. 32 9. A) Hot climate. B) Higher income. C) Diet without vegetable. D) Little attention to exercise. 10. A) Get higher income. B) Watch TV every day. C) Take more exercise. D) Put warmer clothes. 11. A) He lost five pounds. B) He lost ten pounds. C) He gained five pounds. D) He gained ten pounds. Conversation Two Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. A) Yoga. B) Jogging. C) Weightlifting D) Weight reducing exercise 13. A) It can make people look younger. B) It is good to people's mind and makes the body more flexible. C) It can offer people chances to make more money. D) It can make people away from diseases. 14. A) Something about breathing. B) Something about meditation. C) Something about being flexible D) Something about keeping young. 15. A) It is a good exercise. B) It helps people to lose weight. C) Famous people are doing it. D) It teaches people how to breathe. Section C Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A) Tourism. B) Farming. C) Fishery. D) Animal trade. 17. A In January. B) In April. C) In October D) In December 33 18. A) From May to November. B) From December to April. C) From January to July. D) From August to February. Passage Two Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. A) When the Moon passes the Earth. B) When the Moon passes the Sun. C) When the Moon goes away from the Earth. D) When the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth. 20. A) Southern Canada. B) Central Russia. C）North America D) Eastern Mongolia 21. A) Two minutes. B) Three minutes. C) Ten minutes. D) Two hours. Passage Three Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 22. A) The revolution of US medicine has been completed. B) The speed of the change is really quick. C) There is a slow evolution in US medicine. D) More young doctors are needed by US medicine. 23. A) General practitioner. B) Specialist. C) Researcher. D) Herbal doctor. 24. A) Solo practice. B) A big income. C) Academic prizes. D) Partnerships. 25. A) Many people regard it as a privilege. B) Most people think it as a right. C) They think the public should fund it. D) They think it will cost a lot of money. 34 12.Listening Skills and Model Test Four Section A Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item. 1. A) Offering services to help people stop smoking. B) Raising taxes. C) Warning people about the dangers of tobacco. D) Enforcing bans on tobacco advertising. 2. A) More than 5 million. B) More than 8 million. C) More than 1 billion. D) More than 10 billion. Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item. 3. A) The discovery of voice recording. B) The development of guitar and popular music. C) Les Paul's musical experience and death. D) Les Paul's own radio show in Chicago. 4. A) When he was 10 years old. B) When he was 13 years old. C) When he was a host in Chicago. D) When he was at a 1ocal restaurant. Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item. 5. A) Sleeping. B) Holding a meeting. C) Indulging themselves. D) Quarrelling. 6. A) Soldiers. B) Teachers. C) Lawyers. D) Businessmen. 7. A) Fire. B) Mobile phone signals. C) Body bomb. D) Light. Section B Conversation One Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 8. A) College teachers. 35 B) Maintenance workers. C) Students parents. D) Library supervisors. 9. A) One hour each day only. B) Three and a half hours only. C) As much time as necessary. D) Enough time to do assignments. 10. A) The machine hasn't been repaired yet. B) The students forget to reserve their terminals. C) The supervisor won't observe the regulations. D) The students stay at the terminal too long. 11. A) Invite the lab supervisor to attend class. B) Repair the laboratory in a new way. C) Prepare a memo to give out in class. D) Add more terminals to the laboratory. Conversation Two Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. A) Care for the models. B) Take foreigners on guided tours. C) Transport people from one place to another. D) Answer the telephones. 13. A) At 16. B) At 18. C) At 20. D) At 22. 14. A) Assistant manager. B) Tour operator. C) Conference coordinator. D) Modeling agent. 15. A) Go back to the modeling agency. B) Go back home. C) Hold up a conference. D) Go around the company. Section C Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A) How to select a can of tomatoes. B) How to cook nutritious and delicious meals. C) How to spend money wisely on food. D) How to shop with young children. 17. A) Make a shopping list before going to the store. 36 B) Don't buy food that looks delicious. C) Buy the food in larger size. D) Buy famous brand products. 18. A) To find out whether there is a sale on certain food. B) To find out what food is expensive. C) To find the food you need. . D) To find out what is the nutritious food. Passage Two Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. A) Expecting the child to be a genius. B) Being ambitious and unrealistic. C) Being ambitious and sensible. D) Always setting a high standard for the child. 20. A) His mother knows very little about music. B) Both of them are successful educators. C) They never force Winston to enter music competitions. D) They want him to be a successful musician. 21. A) His parents are unsuccessful musicians. B) His parents expect too low of him. C) He is always afraid that he will let his parents down. D) He knows very little about music. Passage Three Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 22. A) To report on the findings of a study. B) To give information about family problems. C) To show the relationship between parents and children. D) To teach parents ways to keep order at the dinner table. 23. A) They are busy serving food to their children. B) They are busy keeping order at the dinner table. C) They have to pay more attention to younger children. D) They are tired out having prepared food for the whole family. 24. A) Parents should pay more attention to middle children. B) Middle children in the family are usually wiser. C) Parents should turn the TV on during the dinner time. D) Parents with smaller families talk less actively with their children. 25. A) Turning on the TV. B) Someone walking around the table. C) Improper question-asking. D) Disagreement between family members. 37 13. Listening Skills and Model Test Five Section A Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item. 1. A) More than 5 million. B) More than 10 million. C) More than 25 million. D) More than 30 million. 2. A) To help identify where infectious diseases are developing. B) To help small and medium size businesses grow. C) To help improve public services. D) To help two climate change programs. Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item. 3. A) About 4. 12 million units were sold. B) They declined to their lowest level. C) There was a decline of 10% than that in July. D) They indicated a start of rise in August. 4. A) They are much stronger than their expectations. B) They might reach to 4.25 million units per year. C) They will be out of control on next month's report. D) They indicate the housing industry has recovered. Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item. 5. A) Britain has decided to restrict bankers’ bonuses. B) Britain has decided to raise bankers’ salary. C) Britain has decided to curb bankers’ salary. D) Britain has decided to raise bankers’ bonuses. 6. A) Those employees whose payments was over $4000 B) Those employees whose payments was $ 40000. C) Those employees whose payments was over $ 40 000. D) Those employees whose payments was$4 000. 7, A) Most of it would be paid in money. B) Most of it would be paid in shares. C) Some of it would be paid in shares. D) Some of it would be paid in money. 38 Section B Conversation One Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 8. A) To provide students with language learning chances. B) To help the outstanding students go abroad. C) To provide work opportunities for graduates in the community. D) To help some poor college students earn more money. 9. A) It is a form that can be used to apply for the F-2 student visa. B) It is a form that indicates a permission of studying in the program. C) It is a kind of visa for overseas students. D) The student needs to take it to the US embassy in any country. 10. A) The tuition fee for a full-time student is $2 070. B) The F-1 student visa is issued by the program. C) One can apply for the program by mail. D) The program is only for students going abroad. 11. A) May, 29. B) June, 29. C) July, 29. D) August, 29. Conversation Two Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. A) Walk the dog. B) Clean the house. C) Go to the doctor's. D) Finish her assignment. 13. A) 12.30 p.m. B) 2:00 p.m. C) 4:30 p.m. D) 5:30 p.m. 14. A) Excited. B) Grateful. C) Disappointed. D) Exhausted. 15. A) They can’t decide which movie to watch. B) Susan’s mother is going to use it. C) Susan’s mother is going to ask her to do something else. D) The video machine doesn’t work. Section C Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A) The development of jazz music. B) The jazz musician named Charlie Parker. C) The new style of jazz called bebop. 39 D) The death of Charlie Parker. 17. A) It has a fixed rhythm. B) It is similar to the traditional jazz. C) It is free and spontaneous. D) It is a typically electronic music style. 18. A) In Europe. B) In America. C) In Africa. D) In Asia. Passage Two Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. A) Crimes committed by young people. B) Crimes committed by needy people. C) Influence on young people. D) Stealing and violence. 20. A) Less freedom and more money. B) More freedom and more money. C) Poorer education and more resentment. D) Less money and the film influence. 21. A) The family and the school. B) The adults and the mass media. C) The society and the young people. D) The parents and the kids. Passage Three Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 22. A) They use more than one senses. B) They use their visual senses only. C) They choose food by smelling it. D) They look at the shape of the food. 23. A) The bear. B) The lion. C) The panda. D) The fox. 24. A) When the season changes. B) When the color of the food changes. C) When they move to different places. D) When they are attracted by different smells. 25. A) All of them are overweight. B) They can always choose the right food. C) They study in modern life. D) They eat foods with too much sugar. 40 14. Listening Skills and Model Test Six Section A Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item. 1. A) The fire erupted in southern Australia. B) There may be more victims. C) The entire towns have been lost. D) The temperatures have reached 57 degrees Celsius. 2. A) 108. B) 47. C) Up to 400. D) Dozens of. Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item. 3. A) It is set to expire on December 31. B) It raised the unemployment rate. C) It created 120 000 jobs. D) It made middle class families benefited. 4. A) When unemployment rate dropped. B) Before Congress went home for the holidays. C) When he made his weekly address. D) Before private sectors created more jobs. Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item. 5. A) Top industrial countries met in the US for world finance. B) Developing economies met in the US for a summit on finance. C) G20 leaders met in the US for a summit on future world culture. D) Developing and top industrial economies met in the US for a summit on finance. 6. A) 5 billion. B) 50 billion. C) 500 billion. D) 5000 billion. 7. A) When to avoid a repeat of the financial crisis, B) When to inject money without harming a recovery. C) How to withdraw that support without harming a recovery. D) How to inject money without harming a recovery. Section B Conversation One Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 8. A) To place a large order. B) To complain about the quality of the goods. 41 C) To make sure the time of a meeting. D) To consult the price of the goods. 9. A) Whether the large order is from a regular client. B) Whether they have the goods in stock. C) Whether the goods can be delivered in time. D) Whether the customer can get the special prices. 10. A) It's more convenient to keep the details for each client. B) It's good for the environment. C) It's cleaner and safer than using paper files. D) It's easy to take on business trip. 11. A) To finish writing a sales report for his boss. B) To solve the complaint from a client. C) To get ready for the work next morning. D) To check information on computer files. Conversation Two Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. A) She has to leave for the school soon. B) She wants to pay for tuition earlier. C) She feels so stressed and worried about it. D) She wants to apply for grants and scholarships. 13. A) Something she is good at. B) Busy but offering high salary. C) Something related to her hobby. D) High salary without hard work. 14. A) Make the final decision later. B) Take the major that she likes best. C) Take the major that she is best at. D) Choose more than one major. 15. A) To take a tour around the world. B) To see some new sceneries. C) To learn more new things. D) To get a good job without hard work. Section C Passage One Questions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A) Their financial ability. B) Their mood and environment. C) The 1ook of the food. D) The amount of working time, 17. A) The bad environment of restaurants. 42 B) The wide access to unhealthy foods. C) The promotion of unprocessed food products. D) The lack of regular physic al examination. 18. A) Remove food labels. B) Eat foods high in fiber. C) Look for foods high in salt. D) Monitor the weight every day. 19. A) They become more upset and worried. B) They pay more attention to their health. C) They are likely to intake highly nutritious food. D) They tend to eat some junk foods. Passage Two Questions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard. 20. A) Worse than they really are. B) Better than they really are. C) More competent but less confident. D) Worse than men in everything. 21. A) They think highly of themselves compared with men. B They are less competent than men. C) They lack self-confidence compared with men. D) They are discriminated in their companies and paid less. 22. A) Being confined to entry-level jobs. B) Receiving lower pay than they should. C) Being promoted more quickly. D) Gaining less working experience. Passage Three Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 23. A) They hide their emotions from others. B) They are puzzled by women. C) They share too much with others. D) They usually complain to others. 24. A) Men tend to think less of their partners. B) They were brought up in different ways. C) Women are more emotional than men. D) They have different thinking styles. 25. A) To make others annoyed intentionally. B) To leave a good impression on others. C) To avoid some unhappiness with friends. D) To protect partners or other important persons. 43 15.Listening Skills and Model Test Seven Section A Questions 1 and 2 w ill be based on the following news item. 1. A) The election in Kenya. B) The economy and democracy. C) The diplomatic relations with other country. D) The peace in the country. 2. A) About 30. B) More than 300. C) Around 3000. D) More than 5000. Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item. 3. A) Positive. B) Reluctant. C) Optimistic. D) Careless. 4. A) 400 million dollars and 100 military experts. B) 140 million dollars and 500 soldiers. C) 140 million dollars and 100 military experts. D) 400 million dollars and 500 soldiers. Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item. 5. A) Negotiations between developing and industrialized countries. B) A struggle to reach a new global agreement on climate change. C) The deadlock of United Nations climate talks. D) A list of demands by developing nations. 6. A) It's a global agreement on climate change. B) It expired at the end of last month. C) It fell into deadlock and continued into the second round. D) The United Nations climate talks have made a replacement for it. 7. A) Crafting a replacement for the Kyoto Protocol. B) Reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. C) Stopping industrial emissions of greenhouse gases. D) Coping with the effects of climate change respectively. Section B Conversation One Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 8. A) It is a boy. B) It was born on October 10. C) It is a small baby. D) It is already out of the hospital. 44 9. A) Tomorrow morning at 9:00. B) Tomorrow morning at 10:00. C) Tomorrow afternoon at 3:00. D) Tomorrow afternoon at 4:00. 10. A) Some flowers. B) A pot plant. C) Some chocolates. D) A card of congratulation. 11. A) To go and visit Mary and her baby. B) To purchase chocolates and a soft toy. C) To discuss further what to buy. D) To buy a baby carrier. Conversation Two Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. A) The schedule of the school orientation day. B) The planning of the school year. C) The courses and the tests of the term. D) The timetable of the campus trip. 13. A) The courses will last 40 minutes. B) The courses couldn't be selected freely without any requirements. C) All the courses must be taken by all freshmen. D) There are more compulsory courses than optional ones. 14. A) Tell the students how to select their courses. B) Advise the students to do extracurricular activities. C) Help the students to get familiar with the campus. D) Instruct the students to enjoy the services and activities. 15. A) Decide what language to learn. B) Choose their own class. C) Have free time to visit the campus. D) Take a test on their second language. Section C Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A) He had a strong Italian accent. B) His Italian friends helped him with his Latin. C) His training in Latin was similar to that of the other boys. D) He began to study Latin at college. 17. A) Schoolboys were punished if they were lazy to learn Latin. 45 B) Schoolboys were encouraged if they had difficulty in learning Latin. C) Schoolboys were expected to master Latin in a short time. D) Schoolboys had to study Latin in a hard way. 18. A) He was good at Latin. B) He read lots of Latin poems. C) He was already a poet. . D) He worked harder than others. Passage Two Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. A) Low-income smokers spend too much money on cigarettes. B) High taxes on cigarettes are satisfactory and effective. C) Smoking low-quality cigarettes are very bad for smokers' health. D) It is very difficult for low-income smokers to access cigarettes. 20. A) They were totally unwilling to quit. B) They were tempted to smoke by people around. C) They were so addicted to smoking for relaxation. D) The government did not help them to do so. 21. A) They promote many antismoking activities. B) They do not do anything for the smokers. C) They argue what they have done for smokers' right. D) They oppose smoking and increase taxes. Passage Three Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 22. A The problems of people's stressful life. B) The negative influence of stress on people. C) The cause of stress and the way to lessen it. D) The urgency to erase stress in people's life. 23. A) It is caused by too much food and little physical exercise. B) It is caused by what happened suddenly in our daily 1ife. C) It is caused by one's emotional condition as well as physical condition. D) It is caused by the change we experience. 24. A) Do enough exercise and get enough rest. B) Pay little attention to the trivial things in life. C) Face what happened as bravely as possible. D) Take a small break in a busy schedule. 25. A) Make a change of it. B) Work even harder to remove it. C) Share it with others to avoid it. D) Analyze how serious it is first. 46 16. Listening Skills and Model Test Eight Section A Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item. 1. A) The Angeles National Forest. B) The fire fighting in Los Angeles. C) The tools used in fire fighting. D) The protection of Mount Wilson. 2. A) Tractors and hand tools. B) Helicopters and airplanes. C) The slightly higher humidity. D) The 20-kilometer fire lines. Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item. 3. A) It is the new health care law. B) It is the short-term spending law. C) It is the new federal budget law. D) It is the federal operation law. 4. A) It will increase the government's economic burden. B) It will lead to a partial shutdown of the US government. C) It will give rise to a clash between the two major political parties. D) It will oblige people to buy insurance policies unwillingly. Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item. 5. A) The country's big labor union. B) The country's big government. C) The country's big business. D) The country's big police. 6. A) They blocked the traffic. B) They occupied New York. C) They clashed with community groups. D) They controlled too much wealth. 7. A) It has now spread to other Asian cities. B) The protesters have camped in New York's cultural district. C) Members of labor unions joined the movement on Wednesday. D) The protesters represent the wealthiest 99% of Americans. Section B 47 Conversation One Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 8. A) Do the interior decoration. B) Make a shopping list. C) Buy the materials. D) Make a design of decoration. 9. A) Make a schedule for their decoration. B) Get everything need purchased in one trip. C) Be the weekend fighters through purchasing. D) Go shopping as early as possible. 10. A) They will buy all the materials in one store. B) They will go shopping together to make it as expected. C) They will buy building materials at different departments. D) They have made a detailed plan to finish the shopping list. 11. A) He thinks he is too tired to do it. B) He does not care about it. C) He wants to change it. D) He agrees with it. Conversation Two Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. A) It is very hot outside the room. B) The air conditioner made the room hot. C) He fed the pig a few minutes ago. D) He did morning exercise just now. 13. A) It's warm and wet. B) It's cold and wet. C) It's cool and dry. D) It's hot and dry. 14. A) Do the housework for her. B) Give a winter coat to her. C) Get her a cup of hot tea. D) Get her a glass of iced tea. 15. A) Shop assistant and customer. B) Teacher and student. C) Husband and wife. D) Boss and employee. Section C Passage One Questions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A) They usually give their children high calorie post-game meals. 48 B) They provide their children with insufficient nutrition. C) They visit their children after the games every day. D) They are interested in the children's sports activities. 17. A) Active teenage boys require about 2 400 calories a day. B) Active teenage girls require about 3 000 calories a day. C) Younger children require at least 600 calories a day. D) Younger children require anywhere from 600 to 2400 calories a day. 18. A) They will become less active. B) They will become less healthy. C) They will become fatter and fatter. D) They will have a poor appetite. 19. A) Parents should give them enough fast food, B) Parents should provide them with more fruits after games. C) Schools should encourage them to have healthy food. D) They should have grains and nuts every day. Passage Two Questions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard. 20. A) Expressing their religious belief and activities. B) Memorizing the important people in their life. C) Describing their daily life vividly. D) Symbolizing objects, concepts and sounds. 21, A) It was complicated because of the pictures' magic power. B) It was a weird language which only a few people understood. C) It was more relevant to pictures than to Egyptian words. D) It was used 'by certain people who had magic power. 22. A) The Egyptian alphabet. B) The Greek alphabet. C) The Roman alphabet. D) The Mediterranean alphabet. Passage Three Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 23. A) They made tools with special instruments. B) They made tools out of wood first. C) They made tools out of animal skin. D) They made tools out of stones first. 24. A) It is one of the first tools. B) It develops human capabilities. C) It leads to the invention of machines. D) It is crucial to the development of mankind. 25. A) Disastrous. B) Exiting. C) Unpredictable. D) Colorful. 49