新世纪大学英语视听说听力原文单元

U N I T1O u r E a r t h Track 4-1-2& 4-1-3

Blake: What are you working on, Mary?

Mary: I'm finishing my paper. It's due tomorrow, Blake.

Blake: What's the topic?

Mary: It's about Greenland.

Blake: Greenland. Hmmm . . . that's part of Canada, right?

Mary: I think you need to study your world geography, Blake.

Blake: Well, isn't it near Canada?

Mary: Yes, it's off the coast of northeast Canada, but it's part of Denmark.

Blake: Oh, I didn't know that. Well, what's your paper about exactly?

Mary: In my paper, I answer the question "Is Greenland really green?" In other words, is Greenland covered by a lot of plants and trees?

Blake: Is it?

Mary: What do you think?

Blake: Let's see . . . Greenland is in the Arctic Circle-way up north. It's cold, . . . so "Is Greenland really green?" I'd answer "probably not."

Mary: You'd be correct. It's too cold there. In the north, a lot of the ground is frozen. The summers are short, so only the surface thaws.

Blake: That sounds tough.

Mary: It's hard for the construction industry. It's not easy to build in Greenland.

Blake: It sounds so harsh. Why would anyone want to go there?

Mary: There are big mountain ranges on the coasts. They're great for hiking and outdoor sports. And there are lots of animals there. You can sometimes see whales swimming in the harbors.

Blake: That sounds cool! OK,so if it's not really a "green" place, why was it named "Greenland"?

Mary: The first settlers wanted to attract other people. They gave it an attractive name.

4-1-4&4-1-5

Jay: Come in here, Elise. You should see this show!

Elise: What is it?

Jay: It's called "The Titanic of the Sky". It's about the Hindenburg, a great engineering feat.

Elise: The Hindenburg . . .

Jay: You know, that giant zeppelin that crashed in 1934.Thirty-five people died.

Elise: Oh yeah, I remember now. It was flying from Germany to the United States. It crashed as it was landing.

Jay: Right. It's so funny looking, don't you think? It doesn't look anything like the airplanes we have today. Elise: That's true. Why would people ride in a zeppelin anyway? It seems so dangerous.

Jay: Well, some people called the Hindenburg "man's greatest achievement in flight."They thought it was safe, I guess.

Elise: Who rode in it anyway?

Jay: Mostly wealthy people. It accommodated between 30 and 40 passengers and crew. One person said it was like a "flying hotel."

Elise: It sounds pretty great.

Jay: Yeah, and it was fast. That's why people rode it. They wanted to get to their destination faster.

Elise: Why didn't they just take a jet plane?

Jay: Elise! You know they didn't have jets back then. Look, in 1934 it took five days to travel from Germany

to the U.S. by ship. The zeppelin could do it in half that time.It was speedy.

Elise: Well, maybe I'll sit down and watch a little bit. Maybe I'll learn something . . .

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Jack: I think we should buy a bigger car. Big cars are safer.

Kayla: Yes, but on the other hand, they consume more oil.

Jack: They also look really cool.

Kayla: That’s true, but there are some SUVs which are not big but als o very beautiful.

Jack: And I think big cars are more fun to drive.

Kayla: But then again, it’s very expensive.

Jack: Well, let’s get more information about several kinds of cars, okay?

Track 4-1-9

My country has two very famous buildings called the Petronas Towers. The buildings are made of glass, steel, and concrete. They were designed by an American architect, but he used a Malaysian style. They were finished in 1998, and they were the tallest buildings in the world at that time. Each tower has 88 floors, and is 452 meters high. I really like the Petronas Towers. They show both the modern and the traditional side of my country

Track 4-1-10&11

Modern buildings: We love them, We hate them

The world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris is almost 500 years old, and it faced a very modern problem: There simply wasn’t enough space for six million visitors each year. In 1989, American architect I.M. Pei designed a striking glass pyramid in the building’s center to be a visitor entrance and shopping arcade. But he also started an angry debate. Some people felt his glass building was a piece of art, like the ones inside the museum. Others said it was just an ugly, modern mistake.

Kyoto, Japan, is the country’s ancient capital, and the heart of its culture. I ts railroad station was too small for the millions of visitors. In 1997, the city completed a new station in a huge shopping center, right in the oldest part of the city. Designed by Hiroshi Hara, the building also contains a hotel and department store. Be fore it was built, critics said that the high, wide, modern building would destroy the city’s traditional look. On the other hand, supporters said it would bring new life into the city center.

Track 4-1-12&4-1-13

The future building boom?

Interviewer: What do you think is the biggest problem facing our cities?

Erika: I think it's overcrowding. Talk to anyone living in a major metropolitan area and they will say the same thing; There's no space. Even the suburbs are getting crowded.

Interviewer: Well, in some places there simply isn't any land left for building, right?

Erika: Yes, that's true, but you have to think creatively. You can't give up so easily.

Interviewer: Think creatively? What do you suggest?

Erika: What I'm saying is that we can build more structures underground. We can add parking lots, malls, hotels, and even apartment buildings. There's plenty of space.

Interviewer: Isn't it expensive?

Erika: Yes, it can be. In the past building underground has been very expensive. However, we have new technology that will bring the cost down. It involves using robots. You don't have to pay robots a salary! Interviewer: Isn't "building down" more dangerous than other kind of construction?

Erika: Actually, I think it's safer than building skyscrapers, for example. Remember, we already do it. We have subways and underground shopping malls. I'm just suggesting we invest in a variety of bigger projects and that we dig deeper.

Interviewer: What would you say to people who doubt your idea?

Erika: I can understand their feelings. Whenever there's a new idea, it can cause controversy. But building down" is not some kind of impractical idea. It makes sense. There is so much space underground: It can accommodate a lot of traffic, storage, and people. With the new technology we have, we'd be crazy not to consider the idea --it's the wave of the future!

Unit 1, Lesson B

Global Viewpoints

Natural wonders

Alejandra: One of the most beautiful natural wonders I’ve seen are the glaciers in the south of Argentina. Nick: The Matterhorn, which is a mountain in Switzerland, is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. My dad and I climbed about half way, and once we got there it started snowing so we had to turn back. Catherine: I climbed up to Everest Base Camp. All of a sudden, you look up and there’s this huge mountain that everyone’s talked about, that everyone’s photographed, and you’ve seen what it’s like in pictures but you’ve never seen it in person.

Kumiko: Mt. Fuji is really beautiful from far away. When you cli mb it, it’s just rocks and dirt… but it’s really beautiful from far away.

Natalie: I went to Niagara Falls for a family reunion. It was one of the most memorable times of my life because I got to be around people who I love- my family. And it was also one of the most beautiful sites that I’ve ever seen .

Man-made structures

Kevin: The most impressive man-made wonder that I have seen is the Great Wall of China. The Great Wall took several thousands of people to build, it stretches many, many miles throughout China, and it was made in a period where we didn’t have all the technological advancements…like cranes and lifts.

Gian: Last year I was in San Francisco and I had a chance to drive across the Golden Gate Bridge. What an amazing feat of engineering. It gives you a chance to look through all of San Francisco and over San Francisco Bay and over San Francisco Bay and it’s just a wonderful chance to see the city.

Woo Sung: I saw the Hoover Dam once and I didn’t like it very much. It was in the middle of the de sert and it’s just very hot, and there wasn’t much activity going on… and it’s just a big concrete structure.

City Living

I love skyscrapers!

Takeshi: Man, look at that! In New York there’s always something being built. And everything goes up so quickly… you never know what’s going on to be around next week.

Roberto: Yeah, but on the other hand, sometimes I wonder about overcrowding. Maybe they need to start building down more.

Takeshi: Building down?

Roberto: Yeah, it’s when you build underground instead of above ground.

Takeshi: Nah, that’s too much like living in a cave. I love the skyscrapers! They are the most incredible feats of engineering!

Roberto: True. And some of the first ones were built right here in New York City.

Takeshi: That’s right! You kn ow, I wonder what New York looked like before all these buildings popped up. Roberto: I don’t know, but I’d like to see this one when it’s finished.

Takeshi: Yeah. I’ll bet it’ll be something fantastic!

Roberto: Maybe…what do you think it’s going to look like?

Takeshi: I don’t know … but you know what? I’m going to remember what it looked like.

Roberto: What are you talking about? And why are you taking pictures? There’s nothing there.

Takeshi: Ok, You know how some people get famous because they have pictures of movie stars or performers before they make it big?

Roberto: Yeah

Takeshi: Well, some buildings and architectural structures get to be famous too, like the Eiffel Tower or the Empire State Building…right?

Roberto: Yeah, and …? There’s nothing here!

Takeshi: Right ! But there will be. Someday this very spot may become really well-known-like maybe it’ll be some incredible hotel that the rich and famous stay at.And I’ll be the only one with pictures of it before it was built. Cool, huh?

Roberto: Uh…you are too much. Hey, let’s ask this guy what your “famous” building’s going to be. (to passing construction worker) Excuse us, can you tell us what this is going to be when it’s finished? Maybe a fancy hotel or something?

Construction worker: (laughs) Fancy hotel? No, this isn’t going to be a hotel. It’s going to be a parking garage. Roberto: A parking garage. Uh…huh. Thanks.

Takeshi: Well… maybe… someone rich and famous will park here.

Dictation:

Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.

Takeshi and Roberto walk by a construction site and start talking about all the buildings that are being built in New York. Takeshi then talks about how much he admires the skyscrapers. Suddenly, Takeshi starts taking pictures of the site, but Roberto can’t understand why because nothing has been built yet. Takeshi explains that he thinks something famous may be there someday, like a hotel where the rich and famous stay, and he wants to be the only one with pictures of it before it was built. The funny part is when Roberto asks one of the construction workers what’s being built on the site-it turns out it’s going to be a parking garage!

UNIT2

Track 4-2-1&4-2-2

Situation 1

Man: Oh no!

Woman: What happened?

Man: I can't believe it! I was sending a message and I accidentally clicked on "Reply to All."

Woman: So?

Man: It was a personal message for my friend, Jerry. I wanted to send it to his e-mail address only. Woman: Oops.

Man: Exactly. ... Instead I sent it to everyone on the list. How embarrassing!

Situation 2

Man: I see you have a new keyboard. That's nice.

Woman: Yes, the company bought me a new one.

Man: That's good.

Woman: Well, actually ... I spilled coffee on my old keyboard, and it stopped working.

Man: Oh, I see.

Woman: Don't tell anyone. Drinking coffee near the computers is not allowed!

Situation 3

Woman: Have you finished working on my computer?

Man: Yes, I have. I'm afraid I don't have good news for you.

Woman: Really?

Man: Really. The problem is with your hardware.

Woman: Oh. What do you suggest?

Man: I think you should probably buy a new computer. This one can't be fixed.

Woman: Well, I have had it for five years. It's time to replace it, I guess.

Track 4-2-3&4-2-4

Pam: Well, Lynn, I must be going. It was great to see you –

Lynn: By, Pam.

Pam: What’s that?

Lynn: Oh … that’s Ollie.

Pam: Ollie:?I didn’t know you had a dog!

Lynn: Well, we don’t … really.

Pam: What do you mean?

Lynn: Come here.

Pam: Oh my goodness. It’s a robot!

Lynn: That’s right. It’s a dog robot. They call it a“dogbot.”

Pam: How interesting! … But it’s a little strange, don’t you think?

Lynn: Well, I wanted to get an interactive toy for the kids. They love it. So I’m happy.

Pam: How much did it cost?

Lynn: Don’t ask. It wasn’t very affordable. It’s cheaper than having a real dog, though. We don’t ever have to buy dog food! And the batteries are rechargeable.

Juliana: Hey, Henrik. Look.

Henrik: What is it, Juliana?

Juliana: What’s that guy doing over there?

Henrik: Which guy?

Juliana: The one over there. Wearing a suit. H’s punching so many buttons on his cell phone.

Henrik: Oh, him. He’s probably playing a game.

Juliana: Really?

Henrik: A lot of people have games on their cell phones. It’s really popular here in Finland. They play them everywhere.

Juliana: Do you play them, too?

Henrik: Yes, I do.

Juliana: I only use my phone to make telephone calls. I guess I’m old-fashioned.

Henrik: I heard that some people play games even at work. They can play quietly during business meetings. No one knows about it.

Juliana: I’d like to try it.

Henrik: Here, use mine!

Track 4-2-5&4-2-6

In today’s report, we look at a new technology called pervasive computing.

Pervasive computing means putting tiny computers into everyday electronic appliances, such as toasters and microwaves. With pervasive computing, appliances can communicate with their users –and with other appliances!

Some companies now sell pervasive computing products like a “smart” toaster. It remembers your favourite kind of toast: light or d ark. Companies are designing a “smart” coffee maker and a “smart” clock. The coffee maker can measure the water and coffee. It can even put milk in your breakfast coffee and make black coffee in the afternoon. The clock will check the time on other clocks in your house, and give information about other appliances. For example, it can tell you, “Your coffee maker needs more water.”

And that’s only the beginning. One company is now advertising “Save time –phone your washing machine!” engineers are making a“smart” house. In this house, the lights, heater, and air conditioner change automatically when family members come home. This makes the home comfortable, and it saves a lot of energy. Pervasive computing could change many parts of our daily lives.

But do people really want pervasive computing? Do they really need technology everywhere? One company asked people about their opinions on “smart” appliances. There were surprises. A “smart” refrigerator can buy more food on the internet, but people didn’t wan t it, because it might make mistakes.

“Pervasive computing is as important as a telephone,” says Rebecca Blair, president of InnoTech Corporation. But some of these products are not useful, or even practical. Companies should learn more about the technology that people really want.

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Track 4-2-9&4-2-10

Local girl rescued

She may have a broken leg, but she can’t be happier. Morgan Bailey, 11, is happy to be alive.

Tuesday was like any other day for Morgan. She was at school. It was fourth period, and she was the first student to arrive in the gymnasium for her physical education class.

Suddenly there was a loud noise.

“There was a sharp cracking noise and then a loud boom. After that, I don’t remember anything,” said Morgan.

The roof of the gymnasium had collapsed under the heavy snow. Morgan was trapped underneath. She couldn’t escape.

“I woke up and there was a big piece of wood on my leg. I couldn’t move it. I was starting to get cold.”Fortunately, help was nearby. A new program using “rescue robots” was tried for the first time.

“We were nervous about using the robot,” said Derrick Sneed, the man in charge of the program. “But in the end, the robot gave us reliable information. It went extremely well.”

The rescue robot was able to go into the gym and locate Morgan’s exact position.

“We send in robots first because it may not be safe for humans,” said Mr. Sneed. “Human beings are not as useful as robots in some situations. A gas leak, for example, could kill you or me but wouldn’t hurt a robot.”Although it didn’t happen in Morgan’s case, some rescue robots can bring fresh air or water to people who are trapped.

Rescue robots go into rough, dangerous places. They work in life or death situations. They have to be durable. Doctors say that Morgan is doing well. She should be going home in two or three days. What is the first thing she wants to do after she gets out of the hospital?

“I want to meet my hero,” laughs Morgan. “That little robot that saved my life!”

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Unit 2, Lesson B

Global Viewpoints

Technology today

Reda: I really don’t know a lot about electronics but I think that new phones…new cell phones…with ah…cameras…which have digital cameras are very cool and they’re so easy to use. And you don’t have to think all the time that you forgot the camera…you know? Because you always have it with you and that’s so smart.

Kevin: I like the laptop because it’s very, very thin. It’s maybe less than one inch and it’s about four pounds and I can carry it anywhere I want.

Alejandra: My favorite feature of my computer is the Instant Messenger. The reason for this is that it’s very affordable, fun, and convenient and allows me to chat with my friends from all over the world. Denise: I stay in touch with my family in Brazil with like… Instant Messenger.

Jackie: I use the computer for chatting online, searching the web, and downloading music.

Catherine: I have a lot of friends in New York and Philadelphia and California, so instead of talking on the phone with train on the way home.

Julianna: I use my computer to surf on the Internet, to do my homework, and to work. My computer was expensive, but it is reliable.

Jonathan: I don’t really like my computer because it’s old and not reliable.

City Living

The first word processor

Mrs. Morgan: Good. So change the first part and make those corrections and your paper will be great.

Tara：OK. Thanks for all your help, Professor Morgan. I’ll e-mail my paper to you later today.

Mrs. Morgan: You know, technology is amazing. In high school I used to write my term papers on a typewriter.

Tara: It must have taken a long time to write a paper on typewriter.

Mrs.Morgan: Well, I was pretty fast, but I made some mistakes. Actually, the typewriters weren’t that bad.

Now, as for the first computers…oh my gosh!

Tara: What do you mean?

Mrs.Morgan: The first computers were so unreliable. They used to crash all the time. And they were not as affordable or as fast as they are now.

Tara: Mine’s pretty fast, but not as fast as some of the newer, more expensive ones.

Mrs. Morgan: I know! And nowadays, almost everyone has a computer. In those days, nobody had their own computer. We used to use the ones at the university.

Tara: In the computer lab?

Mrs. Morgan: Yeah, that’s all we had. I’ll never forget, one spring, during final exams. Everybody was working on their term papers, and the electricity went out!

Tara: So? No big deal…laptops have batteries…

Mrs. Morgan: Ye s, but remember, in those days we didn’t have laptops. If your computer crashed, you lost everything.

Tara: Everything?

Mrs. Morgan: Everything. We used to lose information all the time, but that time it was terrible. Everybody lost their papers that af ternoon…including me.

Tara: What did you do?

Mrs. Morgan: I went back to the good, old-fashioned way.

Tara: You mean typewriters?

Mrs.Morgan: Nope. I used something more affordable, portable, reliable, disposable, something that always worked.

Tara: What was that?

Mrs. Morgan: (holds up pencil and paper) The first word processor.

Dictation

Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.

Professor Morgan is helping Tara with her term paper. They start to talk abou t technology and Professor Morgan tells Tara about the old typewriters and computers she used to use. She says that they were not as fast or as reliable as the current models. Then Professor Morgan explains that when she was in college, students didn’t use to have their own computers, so they used to use computer labs. She then tells Tara a story about a day when everyone lost their term papers because the electricity went out! But it wasn’t a problem for Professor Morgan. She went back to the good, old-fashioned way to write her assignment- a paper and pencil! UNIT3

Track 4-3-2&4-3-3

Conversation 1

Woman 1: What are you watching?

Woman 2: Oh, just the news.

Woman 1: Can I change the channel?

Woman 2: In just a minute. I want to see the end of this report.

Woman 1: I didn't know you were interested in the news.

Woman 2: Well, it's Christiane Amanpour. She's really great. She usually reports from London -- the city where she was born.

Woman 1: I don't know her.

Woman 2: She's an international correspondent. She goes to some really dangerous places. When there's a war, she's usually there.

Woman 1: Sounds scary.

Woman 2: Yeah. And -- get this -- she's a wife and mother, too.

Woman 1: That's very impressive!

Conversation 2

Man 1: That's a strange -- looking book. What is it?

Man 2: It's the writings and photos of Dan Eldon. He was a photojournalist.

Man 1: A photojournalist?

Man 2: Yeah. A photographer and a journalist. He was born in London in 1970. The book tells all about his life and his dangerous adventures.

Man 1: Well, the book certainly looks interesting. Has he written anything else?

Man 2: He wrote a book when he was younger. Unfortunately, he won't be writing anything else -- he was killed.

Man 1: He died?

Man 2: Yeah. It's really sad. He was only 22. He was killed while working in Africa.

Track4-3-4&4-3-5

Joe: What are you reading, Maria?

Maria: The Daily News.

Joe: The News? Ugh! That’s a terrible paper.

Maria: Oh, Joe, it’s not so bad.

Joe: Not so bad? Look at that headline on the front page! It’s so sensational.

Maria: Well, they’ve got great comics. I can’t live without my comics.

Joe: I know. But the news coverage is so poor, ... especially the international news. It’s a joke, really.

Maria: I’m not so interested in the international news. Besides, they have so many other good features.

Joe: Like what?

Maria: Like… the daily horoscope, for example. I love it.

Joe: That’s not a good reason to buy a newspaper … for the horoscope!

Maria: Look, the newspaper only costs 50 cents. What so you expect?

Joe: Good point.

Maria: Besides the horoscope, I also like the entertainment news. I like to read about the stars and their love affairs.

Joe: Well, you can keep The Daily News. I’m going to stick with The Times.

Track 4-3-6&4-3-7

Amy: John, I’ve never notice this old photo of your family before.

John: My mother just found it in the attic. She decided to hang it up.

Amy: It’s a nice picture of your family.

John：I think it’s embarrassing. And I look stupid.

Amy: Well, you could‘ve combed your hair … it’s a nice shot, though. Look at how young you are! How old

were you in the photo?

John: Eight … no wait, I’d just turned nine.

Amy: I guess these two people are your parents.

John: Yep. They were married when that picture was taken. Now they’re divorced.

Amy: Oh. What do they do?

John: My father’s retired. Mom works in a hospital.

Amy: What are their names?

John：Well, my father’s name is Joseph. My mother is Olivia---she was named after a popular actress. Amy: How great! I have an aunt with the same name. I love the name Olivia … Who’s that guy?

John: Which one?

Amy: The guy standing behind you. Is that your brother, Tom?

John: No, that's my Uncle Randy. He’s only two years older than my brother.

Amy: He’s cute. I love a guy with a moustache.

John: Um, sorry, but he’s married now. His wife just had a baby.

Amy: I was just making a comment … So the other young guy must be your brother.

John: Yes. That’s Tom.

Amy: How old is he in the picture?

John: Let’s see … he’s nine years older than me … so he would‘ve been 18 t hen.

Amy: And there’s your little sister, Tina. She’s so cute!

John: Yeah. She’s two years younger than me. It’s hard to believe she’s in high school now!

Track 4-3-8&4-3-9

1. A bank robbery in Virginia, USA, was stopped when the robber and the bank teller couldn’t reach an

agreement. The robber pushed a holdup note under the window, but the teller looked at it, said,” I

can’t read this,” and gave it back. The robber pushed the note through a second time. The teller

crumpled the note up and threw it at the robber. He picked it up and walked out of the bank.

2. A professional ice hockey player will miss the rest of this season’s games because he injured himself.

National Hockey League goalie Jean-Louis Blanchard went on the injured list after he fell and

seriously hurt his back. He was walking out of a restaurant in Ottawa, Canada, when he slipped on

some ice.

3.The first international camel beauty contest was held last week in Alxa, in western China. More than

100 dressed-up camels entered the contest. The judges examined them for shiny hair, tall humps, and beautiful costumes. Unlike human beauty contests, though, there were no interviews with the

contestants.

4.Police in Sheffield, England, arrested a 41-year-old man for stealing five cars. Graham Owens went to

car dealers and said he wanted to buy a car, and borrowed a car to test-drive. Each time, he drove the car around, then cleaned it inside and washed it outside---before leaving it at the side of the road, and walking home.

Track 4-3-10&4-3-11

1.Nutty news

Lulu is a kangaroo. For 10 years she has lived with the Richards family. Lulu was adopted by the family after they found her next to her dead mother.

Mr. Ken Richards is a farmer. He was working on his farm when a heavy tree branch suddenly fell on top of him.

Lulu stood next to Mr. Richards’ body. She started barking and didn’t leave Mr. Richards’ side.

I’ve never heard Lulu bark like that---she sounded like a dog. She barked and barked and she didn’t stop, “said Celeste, Mr. Richards’ daughter.

After 15 minutes, the Richards family went to investigate. They found Ken on the ground and he was unconscious.

“Lulu is a hero, “said Celeste. “She saved my father.”

Mr. Middleton, an expert veterinarian, said that Lulu’s story is rare. “I have never seen a kangaroo a ct like that. Maybe lulu helped Ken Richards because the Richards family is the only family she has ever known.”

Lulu has always followed Ken around the farm. She’s a loyal, friendly, and very intelligent kangaroo.

After Ken leaves the hospital, he is planning to go everywhere with Lulu.

2.Nutty news

Approximately 175,000 people live in the Republic of Vanuatu, an island chain east of Australia. It is

a popular tourist destination because there’s a lot to do there: you can visit waterfalls, go horseback

riding, take an aerial tour, or visit a traditional Ni-Vanuatu village. Vanuatu is most famous for its scuba diving and snorkeling.

In an effort to draw attention to these popular water sports, Vanuatu has created a world’s “first”: the government has opened an underwater post office. You have to be a certified scuba driver to work there. The office is three meters below the surface in an area on the outskirts of Port Vila, the capital city. So far, the post office has hired four workers. They will work in a room surrounded by the beauty of Vanuatu’s underwater world. Customers will buy waterproof postcards on land and then drive down to the post office to receive a special waterproof stamp.

Unit 3, Lesson B

Gian: I think working in the media is a very glamorous job. A person gets to travel quite a bit, and they also get a chance to tell people stories that may not be told otherwise.

Calum: I think that a really boring job would be being a … an editor or a critic, because it’s not very creative. I think the most fun job would be being an international correspondent, because you get to travel a lot, and see a lot of new things.

Woo Sung: I don’t think news anchors have the greatest job in the world…um…and I think it’s really funny when they mess up on TV.

Miyuki: I don’t feel that working in the media industry is very glamorous. I had a friend who was a cameraman… or an assistant… and she would have to research for sixty, seventy hours for a story that never ever made it.

News sources

Calum: I usually always get my news online. I use the Internet because I think it

‘s a very useful tool and it’s always up-to-date.

Miyuki: I get my news from the Internet, because it’s the most accessible media…around me at least. And I find it extremely uncomfortable to be carrying a huge newspaper. I can’t turn the pages that well. Dennis: I get my news from the Internet and from TV. From TV, I get it like…firsthand, like somebody’s reading the news to me, and I like that feeling.

Alejandra: I don’t watch TV or use the Internet, but I read the newspaper starting on the front page and going to the international section.

Nick: Next, I’ll look at the sports page and see how my teams are doing.

Gian: Then I go on to the regional news to find out what’s going on in my area. And I always save the comics for last, including my horoscope, because that’s the funpart.

City Living

What are you waiting for?

Takeshi: So, what are today’s headlines?

Mike: I don’t know. I’m reading the important stuff like my horoscope and the entertainment sect ion. Hey!

Look at this! James Hammond is playing at CBGB’s tonight!

Takeshi: James Hammond. Isn’t he that famous blues guitarist? The guy with the silver guitar and the long, black hair?

Mike: No, that’s Kevin Diamond. James Hammond is the singer. He has s hort spiky hair, he always wears that really cool white suit…

Takeshi: I know him-he’s great! Let’s go!

Mike: Ah, man! It’s sold out!

Takeshi: Oh. (sees someone across the room) Hey, look…that’s Anna…Anna Markovich.

Mike: What?

Takeshi: Over there.

Mike：The one sitting down? Wearing the pink shirt?

Takeshi: No. The really pretty one with the long hair and glasses. (waves) You know her, she lives in our building. She’s a journalist. She writes all the music reviews for The Village Voice.?

Mike: Well, what are you waiting for? Go over there and ask her if she can get us some tickets for tonight! Takeshi: Are you kidding? I can’t do that. I hardly know her! (Mike scowls) Well, maybe I can…

Takeshi: (approaches Anna) Uh…hi, Anna! How are you?

Anna: Oh, hi, Tak eshi. I’m great! What’s up?

Takeshi: Not much. So, you still…uh…writing for The Village V oice?

Anna: Yeah. “Dedicated Music Reviewer”-that’s me. As a matter of fact, I’m reviewing a show tonight, James Hammond.

Takeshi: James Hammond! I love him! My roomm ate and I were just talking about how much we’d like to see that show.

Anna: Really? Actually, I’ve got two tickets.

Takeshi: Two tickets? That’d be great!

Anna: Terrific. It’s a date! You and I can go together. Meet me outside our building at seven, OK?

Takeshi: OK.

Anna: See you then!

Takeshi: See you tonight.

Anna: Bye.

Mike: Well? Did she have any tickets?

Takeshi: Yeah. We’re leaving at seven…

Mike: Fantastic man! I mean…we’re not going to have a lot of time. We( ‘ve) got to go home…we(‘ve) got to get changed…we(‘ve) got to shower…

Takeshi: Uh…Mike? I meant Anna and I are leaving at seven.

Mike: Oh.

Takeshi: Somehow, I got a ticket-and a date with…Anna Markovich.

Mike: You’re kidding me! That’s great!

Takeshi: You don’t mind if I go without you?

Mike: N ah, don’t worry about it. There’s plenty of concerts, but there’s only one Anna Markovich! Besides, I have more important things to do. (holds up newspaper)

Dictation

Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.

Mike reads about a cool concert in the newspaper. He and Takeshi want to go, but the show is sold out. Then Takeshi sees a woman with long hair who’s wearing a blue jacket and glasses. He realizes it’s Anna, a music reviewer who lives in their apartment building. Mike tells Takeshi to see if she can get them concert tickets. Takeshi goes over and tells Anna that he and his roommate were just talking about the concert. Anna says she

has two tickets and invites him to go with her. Takeshi can’t believe it. He has a concert ticket and a date with Anna Markovich. Mike doesn’t mind Takeshi going without him, though. He says he has more important things to do-like reading the newspaper!

UNIT4

Track 4-4-1&4-4-2

Alice: I work six days a week. My shift is from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. I'm on my feet all day long. It's a very active job. Most of my customers are nice. I try to be friendly to everyone, but it's difficult sometimes. My customers give me good tips. That's nice.

Diane: I'm very punctual -- actually, I can't be late! You know what they say, "The show must go on!" I like being on stage. Something always happens, though. During the show last week, the lights went out. I couldn't believe it! You definitely have to be flexible.

Mimi: My students are eight years old. I have to be careful about what I say and do. They are always watching me and copying my behavior. I'm like a big sister. The kids have a lot of energy. I need patience in this job, that's for sure!

Track4-4-3&4-4-4

Man: So, I see here that you went to college.

Camille: Yes, sir. For two years. I didn’t graduate.

Man: Do you speak any languages besides English?

Camille: Yes, I speak conversational French.

Man: Any other languages?

Camille: No, that’s it.

Man: Well, that’s great. As you know, we fly to Paris twice a week. We always need people who can speak French.

Man: Let’s see… have you worked for an airline before?

Camille: No. I have no job experience.

Man: So, this would be your first job.

Camille: Yes.

Man; Well, I only have two more questions. Are you healthy and physically fit? Can you lift heavy objects? Camille: Yes, I think so.

Man: Well, the emergency window exit on the plane weighs about 50 pounds. And the meal cart is very heavy, too. You need to move those objects sometimes.

Camille: I think I can do that.

Man: Wonderful. Let me tell you about the next step. We have a six-week training program that takes place in the summer. You have to…

Track 4-4-5

A.Listen to Olivia talking about her future plan and fill in the blanks with information from the talk.

I plan to become a teacher after I finish my studies. I decided to study at this university because the

teaching program is very good. We have a lot of practice working with children. I love to work with young kids. I expect to graduate from the universit y next June, and I hope to find a job in a kindergarten. I’ll try to start working in September.

Track 4-4-6

B.Listen to the job interview. Check the right item in the table based on the information from the interview. Mr. Grant: Hello, Ms. Hale. I’m Mr. Gra nt, the advertising manager for the company. Do you have a resume or curriculum vitae to give to me?

Ms. Hale: Yes, Mr. Grant. Here it is.

Mr. Grant: Thank you. Now, let me tell you a little bit about the job. We need someone to design brochures on

the computer. Do you have up-to-date computer skills?

Ms. Hale: Yes, I do. In my present position I use computer graphics all the time. I have experience with animation as well.

Mr. Grant: Oh, that’s very good. We hope to launch a new group of animated ads next spring. Can you work with others in a pleasant manner, Ms. Hale?

Ms. Hale: My co-workers seem to think so. I can also work independently by myself.

Mr. Grant: That’s necessary, too. What about flexibility in working long hours on a project?

Ms. Hale: I hav e a lot of energy and I’m willing to get the job done. The work I did last year won two awards at a national conference.

Mr. Grant: Excellent. That’s very impressive. By the way, did I mention that we need someone to start next week?

Ms. Hale: No, you didn’t, but it might be possible.

Mr. Grant: Good. Thank you for coming today. We’ll be in touch soon.

Track4-4-7&4-4-8

You’ve never met Melissa Hayes, and you don’t know her name, but you know her voice. Mellissa record information messages for the telephone company. When you hear the number you called has been changed…--that’s Mellissa!

“Yes, it’s true,” she say. “I’m the voice talent for Nation Telephone.” At least 50000 people hear her voice every day. “I try to sound warm and friendly, even when I’m saying, I’m sorry, that number is incorrect. Please try again.”

Melissa works only three days a week, but she has to practice a lot. “My voice has to sound the same at the end of eight hours.” She’s very careful about her voice. “I don’t drink lot s of water with honey. I can’t g to horror movies because I always scream, and I might hurt my voice!”

How did she get her job? “A friend told me about it. I listened to all the telephone company messages on my phone, and then I recorded a cassette of those messages. After I sent it to the company, I called them every day for a month!”

She’s done this work for three years now, and she loves it. “It’s fun! And I’m helping people by using my voice.” Plus, people are always surprised when they hear about Melissa’s job. They say, “You’re a real person? I thought it was a computer!”

Track 4-4-9&4-4-10

Interviewer 1

Interviewer: What is your job, Ken?

Ken：I’m a V.J. or “video jockey.”

Interviewer: How would you describe your job?

Ken: I’m on TV. I int roduce music videos and talk about them. I also interview singers who appear in videos.

Interviewer: What is the best part of your job?

Ken: I get to meet a lot of famous people. That’s very exciting. Also, I love music, so it’s a lot of fun. Interviewer: What is the worst part of your job?

Ken: I get to meet a lot of famous people. Some of them are not very nice. They think they are better than me. They can be very demanding.

Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment?

Ken: Last year, I pr esented an award on TV at a video music award show. I couldn’t believe it. They flew me out to Los Angeles and I stayed in Beverly Hill. I was on the TV show for a whole 45 seconds! I got to meet a lot of stars.

Interviewer: I want to be a V.J. How I get the job?

Ken: Well, first you have to make a videotape about yourself. You need to talk about certain things on the video. In my case, there was a list of question, like “What did you do last weekend?” and “What’s in your CD player right now?” After you talk about yourself, you send the videotape in to the TV station. They call you if they like the tape.

Interview 2

Interviewer: What is your job, Steven?

Steven: I’m a car courier.

Interviewer: How would you describe your job?

Steven: Sometimes a person or a company needs a car moved from one place to another. They may not have time to do it themselves. They hire me to drive the car.

Interviewer: What is the best part of your job?

Steven: I like to drive, so it’s fun for me. Last summer, I dro ve all the way from New York to California. The weather was great. I had the radio on and enjoyed my trip very much.

Interviewer: What is the worst part of your job?

Steven: I have to be very punctual. If I say I’ll arrive on Monday at 6:00, I have to be there by Monday at 6:00. I have to be dependable. It’s stressful at times.

Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment?

Steven: I drove across the desert as the sun was setting. It was incredible!

Interviewer: I want to be a car courier. How do I get the job?

Steven: That’s a good question. My mother started this business, so she hired me. You’d have to call my mother to find out!

Unit 4, Lesson B

What do you do?

Natalie: I work for a television station that was launched ten years ago and I have been working there for about

a year.

Dan: I work with computers at a hospital and I have been doing that for three years.

Gian：I am marketing manager. I make brochures, I send out e-mails, and I work on the web.

Dream jobs

Kumiko: I have two ideal jobs and teaching Japanese is one of them. The other one is training dogs. I like working with dogs because they give me unconditional love all the time.

Dave: My ideal job would be designing movie posters and CD covers. To do this job, I need a strong foundation in art, and it helps to be able to speak two languages.

Jackie: Teaching is an ideal job for me because I enjoy being around children and I want to help them learn. Vanessa: My dream job is to be a photographer because I love taking pictures.

Dayanne: I would like to help people in developing countries. In order to do this job well you need to be passionate, you need to be able to listen, and you need to communicate.

Jonathan: My future plans are to get into computer animation…and hopefully become a n animator in movies or video games. To be a computer animator, you have to be patient, work hard, and be creative. Calum: My ideal job would be a reporter or to work for a newspaper, and that way I could see the world, and also keep up-to-date with events. For my job you should be able to write well, and you should be well-informed, and you should be able to communicate well.

City Living

The big job interview.

Ms. Li: Hi, I’m Yvonne Li. Welcome.

Claudia: Hi, Claudia Oliveira.

Ms. Li: Please have a seat. Thanks very much for coming in. Did you bring your resume?

Claudia: Yes, Here you are.

Ms. Li: Great. Thanks. First let me tell you a little bit about the job. We’re looking for someone to sell our new software product internationally. The job requires flexibility, independence, and most importantly, a pleasant manner with customers.

Claudia: I agree…that’s important. I’ve worked in sales for year and have always tried to really listen to my customers to find out what they need. I think I’m really good at that.

Ms. Li: That’s great. So tell me a little bit about your experience with software programs.

Claudia: Well, I’ve trained people how to use a similar software product for the past two years at my current job, so I really feel I know the product and customer needs.

Ms. Li: Hmm…interesting, and your sales experience?

Claudia: I’ve been with my present company for three years and in my present position since last year. In that time, I’ve been named salesperson of the month three times, and have taken top s ales awards several times as well.

Ms. Li: Impressive…

Claudia: I’m also taking graduate courses right now in marketing. I feel it really helps me understand the market better, especially the competition.

Ms. Li: You’ve been very busy, Ms. Oliveira! Well, thanks very much for coming in. We’ll be in touch. Claudia: Thank you.

Ms. Li: Hey, Bill, I just interviewed a woman for that software sales position.

Ms. Howard: How did it go?

Ms. Li: Very well.

Mr. Howard: Do you think she’s right for the job?

Ms. Li: I think so. She has a high energy level and a lot of experience.

Mr. Howard: Ok. Let’s offer her the job.

Ms. Li: Great!

Tara: Hello?

Ms. Li: Hello, Claudia Oliveira, please.

Tara: She can’t come to the phone right now. May I take a message?

Ms. Li: Yes, please tell her Yvonne Li called.

Tara: Ok.

Claudia: (enters from bedroom) Come on. We’re going to be late for our aerobics class!

Tara: Oh, by the way there was a phone call from some woman called… Yvonne…Yvonne something…(door closes)

Claudia: (Opens door and runs for phone) Ah!

Dictation

Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.

Claudia has an interview with Ms. Li for a software-sales position. Claudia talks about her experience and mentions that she has trained people to use software for two years at her current job. She also says that she has been in her present position since last year and has won many sales awards, too. Ms. Li thinks Claudia’s experience is impressive and that Claudia is right for the job. That evening, Ms. Li calls to offer Claudia the position, but she can’t come to the phone, so Ms. Li leaves a message with Tara. Later, Tara mentions the message as they are leaving for the gym, and Claudia gets so excited, she almost falls over the sofa trying to get to the phone!

UNIT5

Track 4-5-2&4-5-3

He may have been your typical teenager in most ways. But he was very different in one particular way: he

started his own magazine. At the age of 15 he managed the magazine called Student. It was written for and about young people in school. He was very busy, but it was a satisfying job.

His next business venture was completely different. He and some friends started a mail order record company. It was also the same year, 1970, when his music discount store was opened in England. It made a lot of money.

In the early 1990s, he sold his successful music business and used the money for another business idea: an airline company. And so, Virgin Airways Ltd. was born. To compete with other airlines, his company offered good prices to customers. Today Virgin is known for its excellent service.

Richard Branson now runs the Virgin Group, Ltd. He employs 50,000 people and in many different fi elds, such as book publishing, fi nancial services, modeling, and even bridal services! Not bad for a teenager from the UK who dreamed of editing his own magazine!

Track 4-5-4&4-5-5

Host:?Welcome?back?to?You?Snooze,?You?Lose!‖?the?best?game?show?on?

television!?This?is?our?final?round.?Let?me?remind?you?of?the?rules.?We?will?show?an?object?for?a?coup le?of?seconds.

?It‘s?your?job?to?guess?what?it?is.?Michael??Linda???Are?you?ready?to?play??

M?&?L:?Yes!?

Host:?Ok,?then,?let‘s?play?―You?Snooze,?You?Lose!‖?Show?us?item?number?one.?

Host:?Yes,?Michael??

Michael:?I?know?what?they?are.?They‘re?called?―cams‖?and?they‘re?used?in?mountain?climbing.? Host:?That‘s?right?for?one?point!?They‘re?used?to?hold?climbing?ropes.?All?right?

then,?here‘s?our?second?object.?Yes,?Linda??

Linda:?Is?it?some?kind?of?tool??Host:?Can?you?be?more?specific??

Linda:?I?don‘t?know…?a?tool?used?to?fix?some?kind?of?machine??

Host:?No,?I‘m?sorry.?It‘s?a?nose?and?ear?hair?trimmer.?Next?…?item?number?three.?Do?you?have?any?id ea??Time?is?up.?Since?no?one?guessed,?I‘ll?tell?you?the?answer.

Those?are?called?Hopi?ear?candles.?

Linda:?You?stick?them?in?your?ears??

Host:?That‘s?right.?They?are?used?to?clean?out?your?ears.?They?also?help?to?relax?

you.?Let‘s?move?on?to?item?number?four.?Here?it?is.?

Michael:?That‘s?obvious.?It‘s?a?corkscrew.?You?use?it?to?open?bottles.?

Host:?Yes,?that‘s?correct!?It‘s?a?mini-travel?corkscrew.?You?can?pack?it?in?your?suitcase.?Oh,?no!?You?k now?what?that?means!?You‘re?out?of?time.?Michael,?with?two?correct?answers,?you?are?today‘s?winner!? Congratulations!?And?before?we?leave,?let?me?show?the?remaining?objects.?Item?number?five?is?an?egg? slicer.?Item?number?six?is?a?tongue?scraper---make?sure?to?use?it?so?that?you?dont?have?bad?breath!?Tha tis?all?the?time?we?have?for?today.?See?you?next?time?on?You?Snooze,?You?Lose!‖?Goodbye?everybody .

Track 4-5-6&4-5-7

A. You will listen to a passage about Microsoft Corporation. Then write down as much information as possible about Microsoft.

Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Corporation is a multinational computer technology corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products for computing devices. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, its best selling flagship products are the Microsoft Windows operating system and the Microsoft Office suite. Microsoft ships products to Europe, Asia, and Latin America. It manages branch offices in more than 60 countries. It has nearly 90,000 employees in 105 countries by 2008.

Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. In the mid-1980s, it rose to dominate the home computer operating system market with MS-DOS. Since 1985, Microsoft has released an upgrading line of Windows operating systems featuring a friendly user interface. The latest one, Windows Vista, was released in January 2007 and has sold 140 million copies to date.

As one commentator notes, Microsoft’s original mission was “a computer on every desk and in every home, running Microsoft software,” and now it is a goal near fulfillment. Microsoft also makes profits in other markets such as computer hardware products and home entertainment products.

Track 4-5-8&4-5-9

A.You will listen to a passage which protests against advertising and shopping. Then fill in the blanks with

words from the passage.

A different kind of holiday: shop less, live more!

Advertising is everywhere. It’s on race cars and subway trains, on T-shirts and billboards. Every day, you see hundreds of ads, and each advertiser wants you to buy their product. But do we really need all these products?

A group in Canada says “No.” In 1991, they stared an event called Buy Nothing Day, to protest against consumerism and waste. Every year, on the last Friday in November, no one should spend any money for 24 hours. The event has spread to over 15 countries around the world, including Japan, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

In the United States, Buy Nothing Day takes place on the Friday after the Thanksgiving holiday. This is usually the busiest day of the year in department stores and shopping malls. Traditionally, it’s the first day of the Christmas shopping season, when Americans buy gifts for family and close friends.

However, this “season” has grown longer every year. Now some stores put up their Christmas window displays in the middle of October, and Americans are pressured to buy gifts for every one of their relatives, for all of their coworkers, and for everyone they do business with. Many people feel that they are forgetting the real significance of the holidays, because companies just want them to spend more money.

Of course, Buy Nothing Day supporters don’t want to change just one day. They want th e change to continue all year. But if we take a break from shopping on one day, we can start thinking about what we really need in life. Michael Smith, British organizer of Buy Nothing Day, says: “Our message is clear: Shop less, live more!”

Track-4-5-10&4-5-11

B.Listen to the talk about advertising, “Ad or no ad?” Complete the statements.

Ad or no ad?

Is advertising really necessary? Billions of dollars are spent on it every year, so it must be important. After all, it’s a busy world. You have to advertise, sell products, and make money!

Not every company thinks that way. The NO-AD company (“no-ad” stands for “not advertised”) avoids big advertising campaigns. The company was started in 1960 and is successful today. Their products are still affordable because the company saves money on advertising. They also use their savings to support a drug and alcohol awareness program to educate high school students.

NO-AD sells by word of mouth. “Word-of-mouth advertising” happens when a person tells another person about a good experience with a product or service. That second person then tells another friend, family member, or colleague. And so a chain of information is created.

Typically, advertisers talk about how good their product is. Although they say things like, “Students show that our product is the best,” or “Everyone loves this product,” it can sound insincere or unconvincing. It’s much more believable to hear about a product from someone who did not make it. Our friends’ opinions are very important to us, so we often listen to their advice about a product.

Word-of-mouth advertising has other advantages, too. It’s cost-effective (after all, it’s free) and a

company doesn’t have to create a complex business plan to do it. Here is some advice for small business abo ut word-of-mouth advertising:

●Be prepared to talk about your company at any time. You never know who you will meet. Always

carry business cards.

●Only say positive things about your company. Don’t say negative things about your company.

●Help other companies by referring people to them. The more you help others, the more good

fortune will come back to you.

Unit 5, Lesson B

Companies and advertising

Catherine: I’m a lawyer and the company I work for, we help people in the city…um…get assi stance in a lot of different ways. We help them get housing, food, shelter…

Gian: My company is a management consulting firm. We do education for executives. I make brochures that I send out to many executives throughout the United States. We invite those people to come to our

trainings.

Kevin: My friends and I founded a smoothie business back in college. We advertise by word of mouth and we also hand out flyers to students on campus.

Malinda: The company that I work for employs about thirty people. We do a lot of things so that other people will know the kinds of work that we do. We talk to reporters to try to get articles in the newspaper,

and we take lots of photographs.

Calum: For my…um…classes I had to study a company. And I chose a company that produce s advertisements. The adverts are usually quite complex, but they also have to be easy to remember. David: My friend’s dad’s business is a janitorial service. And businesses call and he has people come in and clean the building, after hours. The business i s successful he’s a very hard worker.

City Living

“ Furniture Showroom”-Take one

Takeshi: By the way MIike, thanks a lot for helping me out with this. I can’t believe Tara got sick! And on the day of my first real commercial shoot. Can you believe it?

Mik e: Don’t worry about it. It’s going to be great…especially since you have a “lovely assistant” like me. Takeshi: Right…there, that should do it. Got your signs?

Mike: Check!

Takeshi: Ready Mr. Howard? (Mr. Howard nods) And rolling…OK… “Furniture Showroom”

commercial-take one.

Mr. Howard: Hello there! My name is John Howard, president of Furniture Showroom, and I’m here to tell you why we’re one of the most successful furniture stores around. The keys to our success are

excellent quality, great design, and affordable prices. And who are these keys for? Why for

you-our customers! And that’s why I’m here today to show you some of our premier pieces. Like

this sleek and stylish lounge chair. All our loungers are covered in 100% genuine leather, and built

with solid steel-frame construction. Take a look at that-talk about well-made. Or take a look at this

Super Sleeper Sofa… why it’s one of the most comfortable sofas you’ll ever lay your head on! It’s

true! See for yourself! (Mike lies down on sofa) You know, folks, Furniture Showroom is not one

of those fly-by-night operations-“here today, gone tomorrow.” Our company was founded in 1982

with only three hard-working employees: my wife, my son, and me. Here at Furniture Showroom,

we really pride ourselves in giving you the best product at the right price! So come on down to

Furniture Showroom and take a look at our…(interrupted by Mike’s snore)

Tara: Hey, what happened to that TV commercial? The one I couldn’t do because I was sick?

Takeshi: You mean the one where Mike fell asleep on my first paying client? I just sent in the tape last week.

Who…who knows what’ll happen.

Mike: Look, I said I was sorry. Plus that couch was really comfortable…

Takeshi: (phone rings) Hello? This is. Oh, hello, Mr. Howard! Yeah…uh-huh…ok…great! Thank you! Tara: Well?

Takeshi: They loved it. They just booked me for another five commercial! Mr. Howard said that the big guy who fell asleep on the couch was the best part!

Mike: Well, you know what this calls for, don’t you?

Takeshi: Yeah…an apology.

Mike: No, an encore! (jumps on sofa)

Dictation

Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.

Mike is helping Takeshi shoot a TV commercial for a store called Furniture Showroom. The president of Furniture Showroom, Mr. Howard, is starring in the commercial. First Mr. Howard talks about the company, which was founded in 1982. Then Mike helps show off the furniture while Mr. Howard describes it and tells how each piece is made very well. However, while Mr. Howard is describing one of the sofas, Mike lies down on it and falls asleep!

Later, Takeshi is telling Tara about the commercial when the phone rings and it’s Mr.Howard! Mr. Howard says that his company loves the commercial, so they have decided to hire Takeshi to make five more commercials!

Unit 6

Track 4-6-1&4-6-2

Megan: Hi, George. Are you planning a trip?

George: No, I'm just looking at this brochure. It features expensive hotels and their luxury suites.

Megan: I didn't know you were rich!

George: I can dream, can't I? Look at this place. It's in Hong Kong. Guests staying in the Peninsula Suite get their own limousine driver. They also have 24-hour butler service.

Megan: And you pay for it, too! It's over $4,800!

George: Well, this one's a little cheaper. It's only $4,300 a night.

Megan: Hmmm, the Hotel Ritz. It's in the center of Paris -- great for sightseeing. Lots of famous

people stay here... Wait, you can't stay there.

George: Why not?

Megan: It's the Coco Chanel suite. You have to wear designer clothes and you don't have any!

George: Very funny.

Megan: Wow! The Royal Suite at Burj Al Arab is really expensive! It's almost $7,000 -- for one night! George: Yeah, but look at the details. They actually have a "helipad" -- a place for landing your helicopter. Oh, and it's also the tallest hotel in the world.

Megan: Cool! So, when are you taking me there?

George: Ha ha. Actually, I think the Peninsula is my favorite.What about you? Just a minute. Hello? ... Yes, it is... Oh, hi, Luke... Oh, really? ... Uh huh... That's great! ... OK, talk to you later!

Megan: Who was that?

George: It was Luke. He makes the travel arrangements for my boss.

Megan: And?

George: My boss is going to Hong Kong on a business trip and he wants me to go with him.

Megan: When?

George: In two weeks. Best of all, we're going to stay at the Peninsula!

Track 4-6-3&4-6-4

Nick: Did you see look it them now last night

Janet: I had to do my homework, so I only saw the last ten minutes. Who was it about?

Nick: Last night they featured Jim Carrey, Jewel, and um . . . What's the name of that actor from West Africa? He was in the movie

Janet: You mean Djimon Hounsou?

Nick: Yeah. Anyway, it's funny to think that they were all broke a few years ago.

Janet: Yeah. And now they're wealthy and famous. Life is so strange. Hey, I didn't know that Jim Carrey used to be broke.

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Joseph: Well, my friend had bad luck. He had a terrible accident.

Jane: T hat’s too bad!

Joseph: Yeah. He broke his leg and my bicycle was totally destroyed.

Jane: Gosh, that’s really terrible.

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