新视野大学英语视听说（一） unit 4 文本
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Unit4
II. Listening Skills
Listening for Telephone Numbers
1. W: I’m wondering if the weather will be good for us
to go cycling on Saturday.
M: Let’s call the weather office. I know
the phone number. It’s 661-3047. If the weather is going to be bad,
we’ll have to wait for another week.
Q: What’s the phone number for the
weather office?
The phone number for the weather office is
6613047.
2. W: I’m so sorry, but the general manager isn’t back
yet. Can I take a message for him?
M: Yes. Please ask him to call me
843-2057.
Q: At what number will the general
manager return the call?
The general manager will return the call at
8432057.
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3. M: Do you have Simon’s mobile phone number? A
well-known scientist from the States is giving a speech on global
warming in the Science Museum. I’m sure Simon would be
interested.
W: Let me see… His number is
13032108585.
Q: What is Simon’s mobile phone
number?
Simon’s mobile phone number is
13032108585.
4. M: Hello, I’m calling to check on the school sports
meet.
W: Yes, sir, how can I help
you?
M: There’s been so
much rain lately; I was wondering if it’s postponed.
W: It has been
postponed because of the weather, but for further information,
please contact 54362163, extension 205.
Q: What number should be the man
dial for the further information about the sports
meet?
The man could dial 54362163, extension
205 for further information about the sports
meet.
5. M: Hello. I’m calling form Beijing. I’ve learned
from the Internet that a hurricane is approaching Miami. I’d like
to call one of my friends there immediately. Can you tell me how to
make an international call?
W: What number are you calling,
sir?
M: His number in
Florida is 511-0897.
W: Well, first, dial
011, then dial 1, the area code for North America, and then the
area code 305 for Miami. After that, dial your friend’s
number.
Q: What is the complete number
the man should dial to reach his friend in Miami?
The an should dial 01113055110897 to
reach his friend in Miami.
III. Listening In
Task 1: Weather Forecasting
We all know that it’s not possible for man to control the
weather. But we can tell what important changes there will be in
the weather in the short term. This is called weather forecasting.
Many people rely on the weatherman to provide that information, but
one method of weather forecasting is simply to use your eyes and
brains. For example, if you see a rainbow in rainy weather in the
evening, this is a sign that the weather will soon be clear and
fine. Sometimes distant objects such as hills and tall trees seem
to be very clear and near; this is a sign of much water vapor in
the air, and then rain will probably come. If a fog appears just
about sunrise in the morning, then the day will be arm. If the
sunset is mostly red in color, then the following day will be fine.
If the stars twinkle at night, then fine weather will come the next
day.
Task 2: Wrong Weather Forecast
M: Hey, Jane! Does everyone know what
time to meet us this weekend for the picnic?
W: Yeah. They’ll all be here at eleven
sharp! I’ve got all the food and drinks for the barbecue, and Tom
is bringing the grill.
M: OK. I’ve got that old net; we can use
that for beach volleyball.
W: Oh, I forgot to tell you. I’ve invited
Class 2 and 3 as well. We’ll be able to have a volleyball match,
one class against another; that’ll be great fun.
M: Did you check the weather? I hope it’s
going to stay nice for the weekend; we can’t have a picnic in the
rain.
W: No worries! I watched the weather
forecast last night, and the weatherman said it’s going to be
fine—maybe a little cloudy, but DEFINITELY no rain!
(next morning)
M: There’s terrible weather! It’s raining
buckets!
W: There’s no way we can go out in that.
Those weatherman are useless—I hope they had a picnic today
too.
M: I don’t know what’s happened to the
weather these days. When I was little, we never had this much rain
in the summer.
W: I AGREE. And have you noticed that
winter is warmer now as well? We always used to get snow in
January. Now winter is more like spring!
M: You’re telling me. I bet it’s all the
pollution and the hole in the ozone layer that’s changing the
weather.
W: Oh, global warming and all
that.
M: I guess we’ll have to take a rain
check on the picnic.
Task 3: The radio broke!
A film crew was on location deep in the desert. One day an
old man went up to the director and said, “Tomorrow, rain.” The
next day it rained. A week later, the old man went up to the
director and said, “Tomorrow, storm.” The next day there was a
hailstorm. “this old man is incredible,” said the director. He told
his secretary to hire the old man to predict the weather. However,
after several successful predictions, the man didn’t show up for
two weeks. Finally the director sent for him. “I have to shoot a
big scene tomorrow,” said the director, “and I’m depending on you.
What will the weather be like?” the old man shrugged his shoulders.
“don’t know,” he said. “The radio broke!”
Task 4: An Announcement
Friday looks really good. Sunny all day with a daytime
temperature of 70 degrees. But bundle up Friday night, as the
temperature will drop sharply. On Saturday, it will be cold and
cloudy in the morning with strong winds. In the afternoon, there’s
a good chance of snow flurries, and the temperature will only reach
37 degrees! On Sunday morning it will be cloudy, with some rain
showers in the afternoon. But temperatures will rise to 50
degrees.
V. Let’s Talk
Emma: Michael,
whereabouts in China are you from?
Michael: I was born in Beijing, but I
live in Shanghai now. How about you?
Emma: I’m from
Scotland.
Michael: Oh? What’s it like?
Emma: Well, the
weather is pretty cold there. Actually, most of Scotland is cols
and often wet. I’m sure it’s the coldest part of the British
Isles.
Michael: Beijing is very cold in winter
too, although it’s more of a dry cold, if you know what I mean.
However, I like winter; it’s my favorite season. Summer is just too
hot!
Emma: Well ,I think you’re lucky to have
a hot summer. Scotland’s summer is pretty miserable, wet and
cold.
Michael: Do you think people’s
personalities are defined by the climate they live in?
Emma: Well, that’s an interesting idea. I
think there’s definitely something in it, because when the weather
is hot, I easily lose my temper, but when it’s cooler, I feel much
calmer.
Michael: If it’s raining I always feel
depressed. I cry along with the weather!
Emma: Spring always makes me feel happy;
the birds are singing and the whole atmosphere seems
cheerful.
Michael: Hmm, I agree. I think spring is
my favorite season too.
Emma: What about the winter blues? What
are they?
Michael: Well, that means you’re down in
the dumps, because the weather’s so gloomy and cold. You feel all
sad and blue! I often get them.
Emma: Oh, I don’t. I love winter, but I
suppose you could say I get the summer reds! I always see red in
the hot weather and get into arguments and stuff.
VI. Furthering Listening and Speaking
Task 1: Mental Energy and Season
You may not believe that our mental energy varies from season
to season. But some people think that it does. Research has shown
that climate and temperature have a definite effect on our mental
abilities. Scientists have discovered that cool weather is much
more favorable for creative thinking than is summer heat. Spring
spears to be the best period of the year for thinking. People seem
to be a lot sharper in spring than they are in any other season.
One reason may be that in spring people’s mental abilities are
affected by the same factors that bring about great changes in
nature. Fall is the next-best season, then sinter. Summer seems to
be the best time to take a long vacation from thinking. This does
not mean that all people are less intelligent in summer than they
are during the rest of the year. It does mean, however, that the
mental abilities of most people tend to be lowest in summer. Be
aware of these facts, and you will bring your talent into full
play.
Task 2: A qualified meteorologist
Although he was a qualified meteorologist, Hopkins ran up a
terrible record of forecasting for the TV news program. He became
something of a local joke when a newspaper began keeping a
record
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