全新版大学英语听说5听力材料unit5partd

?[al:全新版大学英语（第二版）听说教程5]
[ti:Unit5 PartD]
[ar:上海外语教育出版社]
[by:上海外语教育出版社]
[00:00.00]Part D
[00:02.85]Home Listening
[00:04.34]How to Deal with Difficult Roommates
[00:09.73]Exercise
[00:11.75]Listen to the recording and choose the best answer to each question you hear.
[00:17.95]It is considered lucky to have a helpful and understanding roommate,
[00:23.12]but not all of us are blessed.
[00:25.78]Imagine, you do all the cleaning by yourself
[00:29.44]and still have to endure all the bad habits of your roommate,
[00:33.50]who is inconsiderate of your feelings and emotions.
[00:37.10]However, things can be changed by following a few simple rules.
[00:41.66]They would not make the two of you absolutely compatible,
[00:45.94]but would be effective enough to avoid any kind of frictions.
[00:49.83]The two of you can transform from being fighting buddies to loving friends!
[00:55.74]Set the rules
[00:58.54]Remember, it is never too late to set the rules in the room.
[01:02.49]This prevents the other person from behaving badly
[01:06.37]and also gives him / her a clear knowledge of boundaries.
[01:11.16]Also, let the other person know
[01:13.71]that the place is essential for the two of you and that no third person,
[01:18.52]especially those of the opposite sex, is allowed in the room.
[01:22.40]If your roommate violates the rules,
[01:25.16]call in the landlord to intervene and sort out the matter.
[01:29.25]Make a chart
[01:32.00]House chores are often the roots for fights in the dorm
[01:35.90]and the life becomes much easier when the chores are divided.
[01:39.41]But few people really understand this.
[01:42.16]So consult your roommate and make a daily chore chart,
[01:46.04]from doing the cleaning to washing the dishes.
[01:49.32]Distribute all the chores equally and follow what is written in the chart.
[01:54.21]This would avoid any clashes, as each person would know what his / her work is for the day.
[02:01.39]Set up a schedule
[02:03.24]It is extremely important to have schedules for you and your roommate.
[02:08.06]This would avoid clashes and help both of you understand each other better.
[02:12.39]Setting up a flexible schedule also helps in cases
[02:16.36]when both the roommates are of extreme nature,
[02:19.07]that is, one likes social life and the other prefers isolation.
[02:23.59]For instance, before your roommate brings in a friend, let you be informed in advance.
[02:30.22]Respect each other's schedules
[02:33.88]The two of you should respect each other's schedules.
[02:37.40]For instance, if you and your roommate have different working hours,
[02:41.96]understand the other person's need for sleep or relaxation,
[02:46.14]when you might be up and in mood for fun.
[02:48.76]This would strengthen your bond and would help make the two of you compatible.
[02:54.63]Do not make noise or make the other person feel uncomfortable

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[02:58.78]Sit down and talk
[03:01.99]It is said communication solves all problems.
[03:06.62]Instead of showing aggressive behavior or passing rude comments,
[03:11.54]resort to talking to each other.
[03:13.68]Just by discussing the problem, you might be able to get rid of it.
[03:17.95]Just talk to each other amiably and discuss ways to avoid problems in the future.
[03:25.99]Questions
[03:27.31]1. What is the passage mainly about?
[03:35.37]2. What is the first tip concerning rules?
[03:44.17]3. Why does the speaker suggest making a chart?
[03:52.96]4. Why does the speaker suggest setting up a schedule?
[04:02.45]5. What is the right attitude toward your roommate according to the passage?