视听说教程1-4单元optional listening 部分听力原文及答案

Unit 1

Optional Listening 1

A. Emily is at the airport. Listen and check the correct box.

Josh: Hello?Emily: Hi, Josh? It’s Emily.

Josh: Hi, Em. Are you at the airport with Uncle Tim?E: Yes, I’m here, but I

don’t see Uncle Tim,

tell me again--- what

does he look like?

J: He’s tall, and he’s in his 30s. He has long brown hair.E: Ok…

J: Oh, and he wears glasses E: No, I don’t see him…

Optional Listening 2

A. Listen to the description of a family photo. Then drag the names from the box and drop them on the right person

Emilio is in his fifties. He is tall--- about 182 cm. He is average weight. He has brown eyes. He has short, curly, gray hair.

Kathy is in her forties. She is short. she is slim. she has blue eyes. She has long, straight, blond hair.

Michael is young. He is tall. He is average weight. He has dark, brown eyes. He has short, curly, blond hair.

Alexis and Ashley are twins. They are young. They are average height. They are slim. Alexis has blue eyes, but Ashley has green eyes. They both have long, curly, red hair.

B. Now listen to these people introducing themselves, Then answer the questions asked.

1. I’m Carrie Brown from New York. I’m an art strdent ans I like listening to music ans playing basketball.

2. Hello, everyone. My name is Ann Andrews. I come from Wellington, New Zealand. I’m a teacher and I like shopping and hanging out with friends.

3. Hi, I’m Julia Sanchez. I’m a reporter from Lima, Peru. I like srufing and blogging.

4. My name is Charles Horton. I live in Boston. USA. I’m a chef. In my spare time, I like painting and traveling.

5. I’m George Simmel from Berlin, Germany. I’m a fashion designer. I like watching films and jogging very much.

6. My name is Kevin Smith. I come from Sydney, Australia. I like cooking and reading detective stories. I’m a finance manager.

Optional Listening 3

A. Look at the picture and listen to the e-mail message. Then tell which one in the picture is Mr. Ryder.

Dear Mr. Peters,

Please meet Mr. James Ryder at the airport station at 11:00 tomorrow. His flight is UA 238 from Los Angeles. HE is a tall man in his sixties with gray hair, and he wears big glasses. His meeting with the Marketing Department is at 4:00.

Thank you.

Kyra Greene

Marketing Department

B. Listen to another e-mail message. Then tell which one in the picture is Tom.

Gina---

HELP! Can you meet my friend Tom at the airport tomorrow? My car has big problems and I can’t drive it. Tom is coming on flight KX 661 from Denver at 11:00. He’s average height and kind of thin, with long blond hair and a mustache. Thanks a million!

Chris

Optional Listening 4: Celebrity doubles

A. Now listen to the passage. Do you think Andrew Barn is happy being a celebrity double?

A group of teenagers is standing outside a hair salon in Manchester, England. Many of them have cameras and are looking I the salon window. Then want to see soccer player David Beckham/ A man in the salon looks like Bechham ( he has bl ond hair and Beckham’s good looks). But the man in the salon isn’t the famous soccer player. He’s Andrew Barn--- A

twenty-two-year-old hairdresser.

Barn isn’t surprised by the teenagers. People often stop him on the street and want to take his picture. Barn is a hairdresser, but he also makes money as a Beckham double. Barn travels all over Rurope as David Beckham. Newspapers often take his photo. It’s an exciting life for the hairdresser from Manchester.

Today, many companies work with celebrity doubles. The most popular celebrity foubles. The most popular celebrity doubles look like famous athletes,

pop singers, and actors. The companies pay doubles to go to parties and business meetings. Doubles are also on TV and in newspaper ads.

Why do people want to l ook like a celebrity? An Anna Kournikova double in the U.S. says, “ I can make good money. I also make a lot of people happy.

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Book1-Uint 2

Optional Listening 1: Conversation 1

Man: next, please!Woman: Hi, here’s my ticket.

M: And where are you going today, Ms. Gregory?W: Berlin.

M: May I see your passport, please?W: Sure, here you are.

M: And how many suitcases do you have ?W: Just one.

Conversation 2

M: Too bad it’s our last day in New York. There’s a lot to see.

W: I know. But at least we’re here at the Statue of Liberty. Isn’t it beautiful?

M: Yeah, it is. Hey, we need a photo. Excuse me?M2: Yes?

M: Can you take our picture, please?M2: Sure.

Conversation 3

W: Welcome to the Ritz Carlton, Shanghai.

M: Thank you. My name is Ian Walters. I have a room for myself and my wife.

W: Okey. Can I see a credit card and ID, Please?M: Of course. Here’s my card and my passport.

W: Thank you. Here are your keys, Mr. Walters. Enjoy your stay.

Optional Listening 2: Travel tips for Thailand

Thailand is a nice country in Southeast Asia, with something for every visitor. There is a lot for you to discover there.

But before you go, you should make a plan to help you be better prepared. Here are some tips.

Firstly, the weather in Thailand is hot and humid all year, so you should pack sunglasses, T-shirts, and sandals with you. Secondly, you should buy your plane ticket early. Thailand is a very popular place for a vacation, and the planes are very full. Thirdly, the traffic in this country is very bad and people drive really fast, so you should rent a car. Another tip is that you should drink a lot of water and juice to stay cool. Finally, and this is a very important tip, you shouldn’t take photos outsid e in the afternoon. It’s too sunny and bright! Remember these tips and you’ll have a great time there.

Have fun in Thailand!

Optional Listening 3:A. Watch the Weather!

Most people plan their vacations very carefully. They think a lot about plane tickets, passports, and hotel reservations. But they often forget about one important thing--- the weather. You should learn about the tight time to visit your vacation spot. Here is some information to help you pan your next vacation.

Italy. The weather is sunny a ll year, but it’s sometimes cold in winter. April and May are warm and beautiful. From June to September, it’s very hot.

Australia. Summer here is from December to April. It sometimes rains, but the weather is usually very good. In winter, it snows a litt le in some places, but most of Australia isn’t very cold.

B. Hong Kong, China. The Weather is hot and very humid here a lot of the year. In July and August, it’s sometimes very windy, and there are bad storms. October and November are warm and not so humid, but in December and January, it gets very chilly sometimes.

Germany. From November to April, the weather is cold, cloudy, and snowy. In spring it’s warn, but there’s a lot of rain. July and August are usually warm and sunny.

India. You shouldn’t travel t o India from June to September. There is a lot of rain everywhere. From November to April, after the rainy season, the weather is nice and cool. In April and May, it often gets very hot.

Optional Listening 4

In Tokyo, it’s an envelope with $850,000 in cash. At Florida’s Disney World, it’s a glass eye. At a hotel in England, it’s a goat and a false leg. How are all of these things similar? They are unusual things that people leave in hotel rooms, in airports, and on city streets. Irish Martino works in the lost and Found Center at an airport in a U.S. city. “Sure, we find the usual stuff—cell phones, keys, sunglasses and wallets,” she says. “But people also forget some weird things at the airport, too.” “What does Ms. Martino find? A woman’s false teeth in t he bathroom. A mannequin in an airport waiting area. “ How do you forget those things?” Martino wonders. Nobuo Hasuda works for the Lost and Found Center in downtown Tokyo. The Center has almost 800,000 items Three hundred thousand od them are umbrellas! There are also many other things--- jewelry and briefcases, snowshoes and musical instrument. Mr. Hasuda keeps the lost items for six months and two weeks. After this time, the finder can take the item. This is good luck for some people. Remember the envelope in Tokyo with $ 850,000? The owner did not claim it. Now the money belongs to the finder!

Key: OL1: A. 1. checking in at the airport; 2. looking at; 3. checking into a hotel. B. Berlin; 2. New York; 3. Shanghai

OL2: A. 5 tips; B. 1. sunglasses; 2. pla ne; 3. really fast; 4. shouldn’t.

OL3: Italy: April and May; Because April and May are warm and beautiful. Australia: From December to April; Because weather is usually very good. B. Hong Kong, China: October and November; Because it’s warm and not humid. Germany: July and August; Because it’s usually warm and sunny. India: From November to April; Because the weather is nice and cool.

OL4: A.They are all in a Lost and Found Center. B. 1. 850,000; 2. goat, false leg; 3. cell phones, keys, sunglasses, wallets. 4. 300,00/three hundred thousand; 5. finder.

OL5: 1. packing; 2. souvenirs; 3. bringing; 4. explains; 5. niece; 6. belongs; 7. bear; 8. gift; 9. travel; 10. partner.

Book 1-Unit 3

Optional Listening 1

Dad: Ashley?Ashley: Yeah, Dad! I’m in my room. I’m packing.

Dad: Hi, honey. I can’t believe you’re going to college!Ashley: I know.

Dad: So, what do you want to study?Ashley: Art.

Dad: Art?Ashley: I am serious, Dad.

Dad: I think you should study business so you can get a good job.Ashley: Business?

Dad: Yes, you’re a smart, organized young woman. It’s perfect for you.

Ashley: But, Dad…there’s a lot I can do with an art degre e. The business world is very competitive…

Dad: I don’t know, Ashley…

Ashley: Come on Dad. Let’s look at the university website. There’s more information there.

Optional Listening 2

A: I interviewed Sara Foxx. She likes sales, but wants to work part time.

B: Hmm…I spoke with Jason Gray, and he wants to work at home but likes responsibility.

A: Does he want to work full time?B: Yes, he does. How about Sara?

A: Well, she wants to work part time, but she plans to stay at the sales position for at least two years. And she loves people.

B: What does she plan to do in two years’ time?A: She expects to go to grad school in the future, but she likes the job.

B: Jason likes the job too. He wants to make a good salary and he loves to travel.

A: Well, Sara hates to fly. It seems Jason would be the person we need.

B: Unfortunately, he doesn’t have any sales experience.

Optional Listening 3

A. I’m Don Pierce. A good actor works very, very hard. People think that actors spend their time at a lot of parties and nightclubs, but that isn’t true. Actors spend hours-many hours-studying their lines for each movie. And you really have to understand people so that you can understand your characters in the movie.

I’m Janice. I think the most important thi ng for a good doctor is being a good listener. You have to understand people and their problems. A good doctor likes to solve problems and always wants to help his or her patients. And you can’t be impulsive---you should always be careful. Sometimes the fi rst answer you think of isn’t the right answer. Doctors need a lot of energy, because they are usually hardworking.

Hi, I’m Daniel. To be a success in business, you have to work well with groups of people. At the same time, you need to have strong opinions and be able to explain your opinions clearly. Good business-people always like to make new things and try new ideas. They are very organized, and they work very long hours.

Optional Listening 4

The Dreamer: A dreamer thinks there is a “right” way to do things. This person wants to live in the “perfect world”. A Dreamer is often hardworking and organized. Many are good listeners and like to help others. Many Dreamers work as teachers, lawyers, and in leadership roles.

The Partner: A Partner wants to be in a group. For this person, rules and group harmony are important. These rules keep peace in the group. Partners are often serious, careful people. Many do well as teachers, managers, police officers, and politicians.

The Thinker: For Thinkers, understanding things is very important. They like to solve problems and make new things. Thinkers can also be competitive. They like to win. They are independent and often have very strong opinions. Many Thinkers work as scientists, inventors, politicians, and engineers.

The Artist: Artists want to be free. They don’t want to follow the rules all the time. Artists like action and are often impulsive. They also like trying new things. Like Thinkers, many Artists have strong opinions. Many Artists are creative and do well as musicians, actors, fashion designers, and athletes.

Key OL1: A. Ashley’s major at school. B. 1. arts; 2. business; 3. a lot; 4. too competitive

OL2: A. C; B. Sara: 1,5, 6

OL3: B. 1. doctor (d); 2. actor (a), d, businessperson (b); 4. b; 5. a. d; 6. d; 7. b; 8. d; 9. b; 10.b. C. 1. hardworking; 2. competitive; 3. independent; 4. careful; 5. serious.

OL4: 1. P; 2. D; 3. A; 4. T; 5. D, P; 6. P, T; 7. A; 8. T.

OL5: 1. sports; 2. times; 3. swimming; 4. competitive; 5. invites; 6. serious; 7. fun; 8. agree; 9. athletic.

Book 1- Unit 4

Optional Listening 1

A. Interviewer: And welcome back to the KPLX radio in Los Angeles. We’re talking this morning with Europe’s hottest singer, Yeliz. Thanks for joining us.Yeliz: Sure! Hello Los Angeles!

Interviewer: So, tell us a little about yourself, Yeliz. Where are you from exactly?

Yeliz: I was born in Istanbul, but I live in Scotland now. My dad’s Scottish. My mom’s Turkish.

Interviewer: You’re only seventeen. What’s it like being successful at your age?

Yeliz: It’s pretty exciting. I get to travel, and meet some interesting people.

(B. )Interviewer: You’re touring now, but what are your plans for the future?

Yeliz: After the tour, I want to take a break. Then, later this year, I plan to make a new CD.

Interviewer: Do you have any advice for other young artists?

Yeliz: Well, I’d say follow your dreams. Work hard, and you can be successful.

Optional Listening 2

If you want to become a successful businessman, you should do three things. First, you should think about your goals every day. Make plans for today, tomorrow, and next year. Second, you should join a business club. You can learn a lot from the other members, and they can give you good advice. Third, you shouldn’t work every night and every weekend. Sometimes you should take a break. You get more energy and ideas when you relax. And you need a lot of energy and ideas to make money!

Optional Listening 3---Find your dream

We all have dreams, but some people actually take their dreams come true. Their secret? They quit dreaming. And they start doing. Even a very big dream starts with small steps, and small goals. Maybe your dream is to become a doctor. Start by thinking about small goals for yourself. Ask, “What can I do today?” You can’t start medical school today, but you can send e-mails and make phone calls to get information about medical schools. Make a list of schools to call, and then call a few of them every day. What do you need for your dream? Tell friends and family members—many of them can help you. For example, you want to become an artist. You need a lot of cheap paper for drawing. Maybe your friend’s brother throws away a lot of big paper at his office. So, share your dream with the world! Another good idea is talking to people who are doing your dream job. Do you dream about having your own restaurant? Go to your favorite restaurant and ask the owner lots of questions. Most people like to talk about their work.

Optional Listening 4 ---A lifetime dream

Everyone has his or her own dream jobs. Let’s listen to Yi Wang, a 29-year-old young teacher, and Hicham Nassir, who are going to talk about their dream jobs.

“At the moment, I’m teaching chemistry at a university in Beijing. It’s a good job, but my dream is to make films. In China, young artists move to Beijing from all over the country. Many of them are painters, writers, and actors. I’d like to make a film about their lives and their work.” Wang is writing the film now with help from her friends. But it isn’t easy. “At the moment, the biggest problem is money,” explains Wang. “We don’t have much.” But this isn’t going to stop Wang

and her partners. She says, “First, we are going to make this movie. Then, we’d like to show it in China and, maybe someday, at film festivals a round the world. ”

16-year-old Hicham Nassir is a soccer player. He’s getting ready for a soccer match with his teammates. Hicham, the team’s star player, is a native of Morocco. He now lives in London with his family. “My parents want me to go to college,and major in business or law,” he explains. “They want me to become a lawyer or a successful businessman. I understand them, but I want to change their minds,” says Hicham, “I want to play soccer professionally. It’s my dream”

Key: OL1: A. 1. singer; 2. Turkish (Scottish is also an acceptable answer.); 3. 17; 4. travels a lot.

OL2: 1. think about your goals every day; 2. join a business club; 3. work every night and every weekend.

OL3: B. 1. doing; 2. information; 3. help; 4. Talking.

OL4: B. 1. Chemistry; 2. films; 3. money; 4. China, around the world; 5. play soccer; 6. business, law; 7. change their minds.

OL5: 1. style; 2. haircut; 3. quit; 4. travel; 5. famous; 6. movie; 7. write; 8. million; 9. book; 10. starts.

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