新世纪大学英语视听说第二册 unit 8 文本
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Unit 8 In the Neighborhood
Listening and Speaking
Audio Track 2-8-1
A: In Picture 2, what is Ann doing?
B: She is making a grocery list.
A: What is Ann doing in Picture 5?
B: She is picking up her dry cleaning.
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Host: It’s 10:00 and you’re listening to Donna’s Do-It-All
Show. Do you have a problem? Give me a call and … wait, I see a
light flashing. I think we have a call.
Caller: Hello? Hello?
Host: Hello. This is Donna. Can I help you?
Caller: I need help with my errands. I don’t have enough
time.
Host: OK, tell me about it.
Caller: Well, for example, today is really bad. I have a
doctor’s appointment and need
to do the grocery shopping. Then I have to leave the car at the
garage. And that is just this morning! I have many more errands to
do!
Host: Well, you sound tired. I have an idea for you. … Why
don’t you hire an errand service?
Caller: An errand service?
Host: Yes, it’s a company. You pay them by the hour, and they
help you with your errands.
Caller: Really?
Host: Yes. They can help you with many kinds of errands. They
can do your grocery shopping, for example. Or go to the bank for
you … if you don’t have the time.
Caller: What about my daughter? I pick her up every day after
school.
Host: They can even do that.
Caller: That’s incredible! I think I’ll call
them.
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Agent: So, what do you think of the house?
John: It’s great.
Dana: Yes. We really like it.
John: How about the neighborhood. Is it safe?
Agent: Very. And it’s quiet, even on weekends.
Dana: Is it convenient for shopping?
Agent: Absolutely. There’s a mall over on Church Avenue, and
a supermarket about two blocks from here.
Dana: I see a lot of traffic during the day. Is the
neighborhood pedestrian friendly?
Agent: Well, I think so. There are pedestrian bridges over
the larger streets. So you and your family can cross
safely.
Dana: That’s good. I worry about the traffic when I’m
shopping with Timmy. He’s only three years old.
Agent: I know what you mean.
John: Is there a subway station near here?
Agent: Yes, it’s only two blocks away.
John: Sounds good.
Dana: What about parks?
Agent: It’s a great neighborhood for parks. There are two of
them within walking distance.
John: Timmy will love that!
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Errand Services in Double Happiness for Immediate
Release
Think about what you did last Saturday, running around,
picking up dry cleaning, grocery shopping, returning the jacket
that did not fit, and taking your children to practice. Imagine
having that all done for you!
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Here are just a few of the services Double Happiness can
provide you with.
Grocery Shopping — Double Happiness will help and keep your
fridge well-stocked, deliver groceries to your door, or, if you
prefer, put them away for you.
Pick-up and Drop-off — Let Double Happiness do all these
pick-ups and drop-offs: children, dry cleaning, movie CDs, or even
film developing.
Pet Services — Double Happiness will walk your precious pet,
and take her/him to the groomers and to veterinary appointments.
When you are away, Double Happiness will keep your pet
company.
Double Happiness promises affordable errand running and
convenient services at your fingertips. For more information about
Double Happiness services, call at (010) 55556666.
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Think about what you did last Saturday, running around
picking up dry cleaning, grocery shopping, returning the jacket
that did not fit, and taking your children to practice. Imagine
having that all done for you!
Here are just a few of the services Double Happiness can
provide you with.
Grocery Shopping—Double Happiness will help and keep your
fridge well-stocked, deliver groceries to your door, or, if you
prefer, put them away for you.
Pickup and Drop-off—Let Double Happiness do all these
pick-ups and drop-offs: children, dry cleaning, movie CDs, or even
film developing.
Pet Services—Double Happiness will walk your precious pet,
and take her/him to the groomers and to veterinary appointments.
When you are away, Double Happiness will keep your pet
company.
Double Happiness promises affordable errand running and
convenient services at your fingertips.
For more information about Double Happiness services, call at
(010) 55556666.
Audio Track 2-8-9
Two South American cities are world leaders in
transportation.
In the 1970s, Curitiba was one of Brazil's fastest growing
cities, with serious pollution problems. The local government
started several programs to reduce people's need for cars.
World-famous innovations included new extra-large buses, special
new roads for buses only, and a road system that keeps highways out
of the city center. This plan has been very successful. Curitiba's
population has grown by more than one hundred percent since 1974,
but traffic has decreased by thirty percent. Curitiba has reduced
air pollution and provided cleaner neighborhoods for its
citizens.
Bogotá, Colombia used different ideas. Many people there
wanted to build a subway system, but subways are very expensive.
Instead, the city built many new roads for bicycling and walking
only. The government bought hundreds of buses. In 2002, the city
celebrated Car Free Day, and seven million citizens went to work
without a car. And every Sunday, 125 kilometers of roads are closed
to cars. Every weekend, up to two million people in Bogotá come out
to enjoy the clean air and quiet in their
neighborhood.
Cities around the world can learn from these examples. Better
transportation improves people's lives in many different
ways.
Audio Track 2-8-10
Two South American cities are world leaders in
transportation.
In the 1970s, Curitiba was one of Brazil’s fastest growing
cities, with serious pollution problems. The local government
started several programs to reduce people’s need for cars.
World-famous innovations included new extra-large buses, special
new roads for buses only, and a road system that keeps highways out
of the city center. This plan has been very successful. Curitiba's
population has grown by more than one hundred percent since 1974,
but traffic has decreased by thirty percent. Curitiba has reduced
air pollution and provided cleaner neighborhoods for its
citizens.
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Bogotá, Colombia used different ideas. Many people there
wanted to build a subway system, but subways are very expensive.
Instead, the city built many new roads for bicycling and walking
only. The government bought hundreds of buses. In 2002, the city
celebrated Car Free Day, and seven million citizens went to work
without a car. And every Sunday, 125 kilometers of roads are closed
to cars. Every weekend, up to two million people in Bogotá come out
to enjoy the clean air and quiet in their neighborhoods. Cities
around the world can learn from these examples. Better
transportation improves people's lives in many different
ways.
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2-8-13
City: New York Neighborhood:
Inwood
When you think of Manhattan,do you think of traffic
congestion, pedestrians everywhere, and big tall buildings? Well,
that is Manhattan! My neighborhood — Inwood — is also part of
Manhattan.
Inwood is in northern Manhattan. I think my neighborhood is
interesting because it is different. There is a lot of greenery,
believe it or not, right here in my neighborhood. We have the last
old-growth forest in the city — that means nobody cuts the trees
down. Many are hundreds of years old. You can go hiking in one park
and get lost … without ever leaving the city! Recently, we
introduced bald eagles to one of the parks. There is an old
farmhouse in my neighborhood, too. It is more than two hundred
years old. Today it is a museum.
It takes only 20 minutes to travel by subway from Inwood to
the busy area of midtown Manhattan. Come and visit Inwood. You’ll
be glad you did!
City: Fes
Neighborhood: Fes-al-Bali
How old is your neighborhood? My neighborhood in Morocco is
1,200 years old. My name is Farid and I live in
Fes-al-Bali.
In my neighborhood you can find everything — restaurants,
shops, and of course mosques. There are more than 9,000 streets.
Last week I helped two tourists from Australia. They were
lost!
The whole neighborhood is surrounded by a wall with gates.
You can drive inside the wall, but you can’t drive across my
neighborhood — the streets are too narrow for cars. On some streets
people travel by bicycle or motor scooter. Most of us just walk.
It’s always busy in my neighborhood. There’s a lot of congestion
from pedestrians … and donkeys!
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City: New York
Neighborhood: Inwood
When you think of Manhattan, do you think of traffic
congestion, pedestrians everywhere, and big tall buildings? Well,
that is Manhattan! My neighborhood — Inwood — is also part of
Manhattan.
Inwood is in northern Manhattan. I think my neighborhood is
interesting because it is different. There is a lot of greenery,
believe it or not, right here in my neighborhood. We have the last
old-growth forest in the city — that means nobody cuts the trees
down. Many are hundreds of years old. You can go hiking in one park
and get lost … without ever leaving the city! Recently, we
introduced bald eagles to one of the parks. There is an old
farmhouse in my neighborhood, too. It is more than two hundred
years old. Today it is a museum.
It takes only 20 minutes to travel by subway from Inwood to
the busy area of midtown Manhattan. Come and visit Inwood. You’ll
be glad you did!
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City: Fes Neighborhood:
Fes-al-Bali
How old is your neighborhood? My neighborhood in Morocco is
1,200 years old. My name is Farid and I live in
Fes-al-Bali.
In my neighborhood you can find everything — restaurants,
shops, and of course mosques. There are more than 9,000 streets.
Last week I helped two tourists from Australia. They were
lost!
The whole neighborhood is surrounded by a wall with gates.
You can drive inside the wall, but you can’t drive across my
neighborhood — the streets are too narrow for cars. On some streets
people travel by bicycle or motor scooter. Most of us just walk.
It’s always busy in my neighborhood. There’s a lot of congestion
from pedestrians … and donkeys!
Audio Track 2-8-16
1. Could you open the window?
2. Would you hold the door for me? Thanks.
3. Could you answer that telephone, please?
4. Would you help me lift this box?
Audio Track 2-8-17
1. That radio is awfully loud. Could you turn it down,
please?
2. I think the computer is broken. Would you please look at
it?
3. Oh, they’re here already. Would you get the
door?
4. Let me see if he’s in his office. Could you hold for a
moment?
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2-8-19
Jim: There’s no price tag on it.
Frida: Let’s ask someone for help. Excuse me, how much is
this?
Woman: I don’t know. I don’t work here.
Frida: Oh, I’m sorry!
Jim: How about that man behind the counter? Ask
him.
Frida: Excuse me, do you work here?
Man: Yes, I do. Can I help you?
Frida: How much does this cost?
Man: It’s $29.99.
Frida: Great! I’ll take it. Could you wrap it for me,
please?
Man: Certainly.
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A: Excuse me. Do you work here?
B: Yes, I do. Can I help you?
A: Oh … how much does this cost?
B: It’s $5 per kilo.
A: OK, I’ll take one. Could you weigh this for
me?
B: Certainly.
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A: Hello. Handy Helpers Errand Service. Can I help
you?
B: Yes, I think so. I’m very busy. I need help with my
errands.
A: We can help you. Which errands?
B: Well, I need help with my groceries. Can you go grocery
shopping for me?
A: No problem.
B: How much do your charge?
A: $35 per hour.
B: Fine. I have the grocery list. Can I e-mail it to
you?
A: Certainly.
A: Hello. Home Cleaning Service. Can I help you?
B: Yes, I need to have a document delivered
urgently.
A: Sorry, we don’t have delivery service. You may probably
try Express Delivery Service, please.
B: Oh, thank you!
Video Course
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Brad: On weekends I run errands. I go down the street to the
laundromat to do my laundry, and after that I go to the supermarket
to get my food.
Alejandra: In Argentina I usually go shopping around the
neighborhood or I go to the bank or I go out to buy food,
groceries. Also, I generally go to the dry cleaner’s and the
pharmacy.
Calum: When I’m not in class I run a lot of errands. For
example, I usually go to the shops to buy\ groceries and food. I
also have to go to the bank to pay bills and I usually have to go
to the post office as well to check for parcels and
packages.
Video Track 2-8-2
Calum: When I’m not in class I run a lot of errands. For
example, I usually go to the shops to buy groceries and food. I
also have to go to the bank to pay bills and I usually have to go
to the post office as well to check for parcels and
packages.
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Julianna: In Brazil, my neighborhood is very safe. I live
close to restaurants, parks, and close to the beach. My house is
very well located.
Alejandra: My neighborhood in Buenos Aires is a residential
neighborhood. It is close to shops and I can walk to the shops.
There are a lot of trees on the sidewalks and it is quite
safe.
Lourdes: There is a big school near my house. There is also a
very nice park nearby. There are many cars that pass through the
neighborhood, so we have a lot of traffic. Also, we have public
transportation. We have two trains that pass by my house, so you
really don’t need a car if you don’t want to use a car. It’s very
easy to get around taking public transportation.
Video Track 2-8-4
Lourdes: There is a big school near my house. There is also a
very nice park nearby. There are many cars that pass through the
neighborhood, so we have a lot of traffic. Also, we have public
transportation. We have two trains that pass by my house, so you
really don’t need a car if you don’t want to use a car. It’s very
easy to get around taking public transportation.
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Claudia: Hi, how are you feeling?
Roberto: Awful. But I have some errands I have to do
today.
Claudia: I think you’d better stay home. I can do your
errands for you. I’m never in your neighborhood. It’ll be
fun.
Roberto: Thanks.
Claudia: Claudia’s Errand Service!
Roberto: OK. Could you get some groceries for me at the Food
Mart on Fourth Street? There’s a grocery list right over
there.
Claudia: OK.
Roberto: And would you mind picking up my dry cleaning? It’s
at the cleaner’s next to the supermarket … across the street from
the park.
Claudia: Park … got it. Groceries, dry cleaning … anything
else?
Roberto: Yes, would you mind picking up a movie for
me?
Claudia: OK. Where?
Roberto: Just go to the video store on the corner of Fourth
Street and Bowery.
Claudia: OK. What kind of movie?
Roberto: You decide.
Claudia: OK. Anything else?
Roberto: Nope. That’s it.
Claudia: OK.
Roberto: Don’t forget the grocery list!
Claudia: Got it. I’ll be back in an hour.
Claudia: (to self outside grocery store) OK. Got the
groceries. Next, the dry cleaning …
Clerk: OK. Here you go.
Claudia: Thank you.
Clerk: Have a great day.
Claudia: (to self outside dry cleaner’s) Last stop …
video store. Ah, there it is.
Claudia: Hi.
Roberto: Hi. How did it go?
Claudia: No problem! Your neighborhood’s really convenient.
Everything’s in one place. Your neighbors are really
friendly.
Roberto: Yeah, it’s nice here … safe … not too crowded …
close to public transportation — both subways and buses
…
Claudia: Oh, speaking of … I’d better get going. I have a bus
to catch.
Roberto: Hey, there is one more thing …
Claudia: What?
Roberto: Would you mind staying and watching the movie with
me? I hate being alone when I’m sick.
Claudia: Well, I suppose … since you’re sick …
Roberto: You know what would be really nice? Some ice cream.
Could you go …
Claudia: Don’t push your luck!
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Claudia: Hi, how are you feeling?
Roberto: Awful. But I have some errands I have to do
today.
Claudia: I think you’d better stay home. I can do your
errands for you. I’m never in your neighborhood. It’ll be
fun.
Roberto: Thanks.
Claudia: Claudia’s Errand Service!
Roberto: OK. Could you get some groceries for me at the Food
Mart on Fourth Street? There’s a grocery list right over
there.
Claudia: OK.
Roberto: And would you mind picking up my dry cleaning? It’s
at the cleaner’s next to the supermarket … across the street from
the park.
Claudia: Park … got it. Groceries, dry cleaning … anything
else?
Roberto: Yes, would you mind picking up a movie for
me?
Claudia: OK. Where?
Roberto: Just go to the video store on the corner of Fourth
Street and Bowery.
Claudia: OK. What kind of movie?
Roberto: You decide.
Claudia: OK. Anything else?
Roberto: Nope. That’s it.
Claudia: OK.
Roberto: Don’t forget the grocery list!
Claudia: Got it. I’ll be back in an hour.
Video Track 2-8-7
Claudia: (to self outside grocery store) OK. Got the
groceries. Next, the dry cleaning …
Clerk: OK. Here you go.
Claudia: Thank you.
Clerk: Have a great day.
Claudia: (to self outside dry cleaner’s) Last stop …
video store. Ah, there it is.
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Claudia: Hi.
Roberto: Hi. How did it go?
Claudia: No problem! Your neighborhood’s really convenient.
Everything’s in one place. Your neighbors are really
friendly.
Roberto: Yeah, it’s nice here … safe … not too crowded …
close to public transportation — both subways and buses
…
Claudia: Oh, speaking of … I’d better get going. I have a bus
to catch.
Roberto: Hey, there is one more thing …
Claudia: What?
Roberto: Would you mind staying and watching the movie with
me? I hate being alone when I’m sick.
Claudia: Well, I suppose … since you’re sick …
Roberto: You know what would be really nice? Some ice cream.
Could you go …
Claudia: Don’t push your luck!
