新编大学英语视听说六级答案.doc

新编大学英语视听说六级答案UNIT ONEPart One Viewing, Understanding and Speaking Video Watching B C A A D A1. You know, many gestures are (culture-bound) .What is acceptable in one culture may be unacceptable or even (offensive) in another culture.2. Its true and it helps to (avoid) （problems） if we learn some culture-specific things when we speak with people （from） （other） （cultural）（background）.3. The waiter is unhappy because the OK gesture means zero to him and he thought he would （get）（no）（tip） from the American. 4. Wow, thats interesting. Ive heard that （space ）is also an important cultural aspect of (nonverbal) (communication).5. When someone comes too close, he feels (uncomfortable) .When he bumps into someone, he feels (he) (should) (apologize). 6. If someone from one of these cultures stands too close to an American while in conversation, the American may feel uncomfortable and (back) (away). 7. Um. touching is a bit too (intimate) for casual acquaintances. So dont put your arm around their shoulder, (touch) (their) (face), or hold their hand.8. If a person doesnt (look) (you) (in) (the) (eye), Americans might think hes questioning your motives, or assume that he doesnt like you. 9. Mm, and another nonverbal communication we (practice) (unconsciously) is the way we think about and use our time in different cultures. 10. Yeah, my parents always insist that (attention) (to) (family) (and) (friends) is more important than time itself. Part Two Listening, Understanding and SpeakingCase 1:Mei Ling asked for the (price) of an item, but she was turned down by the American (clerk), who was serving another (customer).Case 2: Mr. Chen kept (lowering) (his) (price) of chopsticks because of the (silence) of the Japanese negotiator until a very low price was agreed on, and his company could hardly (make) (any) (profit).Case 3: Mr. Xu visited a(n) (Italian) family with some chrysanthemums, which were not welcomed.T F F F T F F T F T F FF F F T T TA A D B DPart Three More ListeningPractice I Gaze and Eye MovementD C A AA E D D B G C H F DPractice II Weasel WordsT F T T FWeasel Words with HelpWeasel Words with LikeHelps 1) (keep) (you) (young);Helps 2) (prevent) (cavities); Helps you 3) (look) (your) (best); Helps keep your house 4) (germ) (free).Its like 5) (getting) (one) (bar) (free). A cleanser cleans like 6) (a) (white) (tornado). If you drink the wine, Its like 7) (taking) (a) (trip) (to) (Portugal).Practice III A Man and a Woman TalkC D B A B DWhen women get together, they talk about 1) (feelings) and 2) (relationships), their work, and 3) (their) (family). Women often call each other to 4) (keep) (up) (to) (date). When men get together, however, they talk about 5) (practical) (matters), like their latest 6) (computer) (update),how to repair their car, or even 7) (business). They may also talk about the best place to find fish, computer games, the 8) (cowboys) or the 9) (sport) (of) (the) (season). They also like to exchange 10) (jokes) and 11) (anecdotes) and spend a fair amount of time playing one-up and 12) (boasting). They rarely call each other to chat and be 13) (brought) (up) (to) (date). Many single men try hard to carry on 14) (witty), funny, and pleasant conversations. They use conversation to discover her 15) (interests) and 16) (feelings) in order to learn how to be attractive to her. Practice IV Complex Language Patterns Found in StarlingsT F T T F T T F F FEight songs followed the finite-state rule, the 1) (simplest) sort, thought to account for all 2) (non-human) (communication). A finite-state grammar allows for sounds to be added onto only at the 3) (beginning) (or) (end) of a string. These songs were built up from a rattle-warble base by adding rattle-warble pairs 4) (at) (the) (end). The simplest song (ab) was one rattle followed by one warble. The 5) (next) (simplest) a rattle, then a warble followed by a different Rattle and Warble (abAB). The other eight songs followed the context-free rule which allows for sounds to be inserted into the 6) (middle) of an acoustic string, the simplest form of recursive center-embedding. So a context-free 7) (sequence) also began with rattle-warble base (ab) but 8) (built) (up) by inserting new sounds in the middle, such as rattle-Rattle-Warble-warble (aABb). Part Four Testing Yourself Section I American Talk vs. Japanese TalkA Western-Style ConversationA Japanese ConversationIt is like a game of 1) (tennis) or 2) (volleyball). If one speaker introduces a topic, a conversational ball, he expects the other speaker to 3) (hit) (it) (back). He doesnt expect the other speaker to 4) (agree) and 5) (do) (nothing) (more); he expects the other speaker to 6) (add) (something). Then when his turn comes again, he 7) (carries) (the) (other) (speakers) (idea) and the two speakers try to 8) (keep) (the) (game) (going). A good conversation is supposed to be 9) (interesting) and 10) (exciting).Its like 11) (bowling). A speaker waits for his 12) (turn). And he always knows his place in line which depends on such things as 13) (age), the relationship between the speakers, and so on. When his turn comes, he carefully says 14) (what) (he) (wishes). Everyone waits until 15) (he) (is) (finished). Then the next person speaks and there is no 16) (back) (and) (forth) (conversation) at all.Section II I Dont Understand the InstructionsD A B D ASection III CommunicationF T F F F TUNIT TWO Part Two Listening, Understanding and SpeakingListening IB A D1. Last year at a show of African fashions in Amsterdam, Prince Claus said that his tie was like(a)(snake) (around) (his) (neck).2. Its about time(for)(a)(change). I say, Free your neck and (your)(mind)will follow.3. The tie a man chooses can say a lot about his personality, his(profession)or his hobby. A tie can also express love,(sympathy)and solidarity.4. But ties are all very(uncomfortable). Most of the time when you wear a tie, you feel as if youre(choking). As for expressing things, (T-shirts)are much better.5. Yes, but there are some occasions when (you) (cant) (wear) (a)(T-shirt). If you were a lawyer or a businessman, youd have to wear (a) (suit) (and) (tie)to work.6. More and more men are choosing (not) (to) (wear)(a) (tie). In a few years time, ties will disappear. If a(n) (respectable)73-year-old man like Prince Claus rips off his tie, other men in prominent positions are sure to (follow) (his) (example).7. But specialists in mens wear say that the tie (is) (not)(about) (to) (die). They say that a great tie can (get) (you) (promoted)or attract a woman.Listening IIT T F F What the Husband ThinksWhat the Speaker ThinksWomen today have 1) unrealistic) (goals) with regard to their figures.Shes not interested in looking like women who 4) (lived) (a) (hundred) (or) (a) (thousand) (years) (ago) . She wants her figure to match 5) (todays) (image) (of) (beauty) .The models in fashion magazines are 2) (all) (underweight) . Their body type only represents 3) (about) (5%) (of) (women) .A lot of people think the way she does. They go to 6) (weight-watching) (classes) , buy 7) (diet) (foods) and 8) (exercise) (videos) .Part Three More ListeningPractice ITattooingHistory of the art of tattooing.Disadvantages of tattoos.Major styles of tattoos.Parts of the body where people have tattoos.The danger of tattooing.The process of tattooing.Kinds of people who want tattoos.C A C B C DPractice IIDresses for Weddingssuit and tiekiltmorning suithatglovesdenim dressesgarlands of flowersF T T T T T Practice IIIIrving Penn1. The exhibition of Irving Penns work at the National Gallery of Art represents some of the most important work of this (photographer)in his (more) (than) (60/sixty)years of taking pictures.2. Irving Penns photographs are important both from an artistic level and a(n) (technical)level.D A B D CPractice IVChanges in FashionA1.In 1900s: (D,F,H/d,f,h) ;2.By 1910: (A,K,O,P/a,k,o,p) ;3.In the 1920s: (L,N,S/l,n,s) ;4.In the 1930s: (E/e) ;5.1939 1945: (C/c) ;In the 1950s: not many new fashion styles;6.In the 1960s: (M,Q,R/m,q,r) ;7.In the 1970s: (B,G,I,J/b,g,i,j) .Part Four Testing YourselfSection IDont QuitI am more than my appearance! Ive longed to say it loudly and clearly since the day I was born.In a new environment, be it a new job, a new school or a new neighborhood, were often judged by our appearance. Many 1) (measure)us by our clothes, the way we walk and talk, the size of our smile and the type of car we drive. These people are known as profilers. Such profilers usually divide people into several opposite 2)(categories), such as weak/strong, bright/stupid and rich/poor. The 3)(extreme)ones even profile people based on their race, gender, occupation and education.Often, profilers 4)(hurt)us deeply, sometimes to the core of our being. I am more than my appearance! we long to 5)(scream)to the crowd. Yet, we simply grin and 6)(bear)it. We endure it. We comfort ourselves by saying, This will be over soon. Its just 7) (temporary). As soon as they know me, theyll stop it.Yet, in many instances, this doesnt happen. It simply doesnt stop. And our 8)(souls)are tired. In this situation, what should I do?, you might ask yourself.Listen to your 9) (inner)voice. Dont quit. People may judge us. People may think were less than them because were 10) (different)in every way. Listen to your inner voice. Dont quit. 11)(Affirm)yourself that you are worthy in every and any way. You are who you are. You are fully blessed. You are 12) (unique)and it makes you valuable. List all your strengths and be 13) (grateful)for them. Stand up whenever needed. Be your own 14)(advocate). And do it with style. Be graceful yet 15)(firm). Be gentle yet dignified.Section II Dress Sense1.We have to choose our clothes carefully to suit ourselves and (the) (shape) (of) (our) (body) .2.Advice on how to choose clothes carefully:1)Colors (Dark) (colors) make things look smaller and (light) (colors) make things look bigger;2)PatternsPatterns make things (look) (bigger) ;3)Stripes (Vertical) (stripes) make things look taller and thinner while (horizontal) (stripes) make things look wider;4)The shape and style of clothesBig clothes make a person (look) (smaller) ; loose clothes (hide) (things) while (tight) (clothes)draw attention to something.Section III The Purple DressF T F T T T T F F TUNIT THREEPart One Viewing, Understanding and SpeakingVideo Watching1. Danny and Lillian have been married for 27 years and are welcoming a(n) (grandchild) .2. Barbara decided to tell the would-be grandparents the truth, since she didnt think theres any reason to (hide) (the) (truth) from Danny and Lillion.3. Dannys elder brother Larry was also adopted and he was sworn to (secrecy) about the adoption of Danny.4. With Lillians help Danny finally met with his sister and felt that for the first time in his life he (belonged) .5. Danny and his sisters birth parents died when they were just (babies) . His sister was adopted by a(n) (American) (couple) while he was adopted by a(n) (British) (family) .The correct order is (5) - (3) - (1) - (2) - (4) .1. Sure! (A) (big) (reunion)to welcome a new memberand youll be a grandma. Thatll be great!2. We raised four children and are now welcoming a grandchild. I just couldnt (ask) (for) (more).3. And now that both of the parents have (passed) (away), Larry wants me to keep the secret.4. I (found) (out) (about)all this only a month ago. When Larry was 10 years old, his mom (let) (it) (slip)that he was adopted.5. Im so glad you let me know the truth. Danny has (endured)this lie all his life! I think learning the truth would finally (set) (him) (free) (from)his restlessness.6. Danny Schick, on December 14, 1953, you (joined) (your) (adoptive) (parents). This is unbelievable!7. You know, growing up, I never felt like I (belonged). I didnt look like any of my relatives.8. Both my parents (denied)it at the time, but deep inside me, there was this (shadow) (of) (doubt).9. The truth made him feel like (a) (throwaway)then, and he didnt want you to (feel) (that) (way). He wanted to protect you.10. How could they do this? I just feel like my world is (turned) (upside) (down)completely.11. We could (comb)the Internet, newspaper archives and census records (looking) (for)them.12. Oh, its incredible. Its like (looking) (in) (the) (mirror)! You two have the same eyes, and the same smile. everything!13. I suppose their generation was more (secretive)about adoption, and I, but I dont know why.14. Yes, it wouldnt have (made) (any) (difference)for me, either. Adoptive parents love their children just as much as (birth) (parents).Part Two Listening, Understanding and SpeakingListening I1. Newborn babies often have angry expressions on their faces that seem to say, (Go) (away)! (I) (hate) (everybody).2. To a parent, that bald, wrinkled, mean-faced baby is the (most) (beautiful)and (perfect)child in the world.3. When that proud father or mother asks you, Well, what do you thinkisnt she beautiful?, you usually say, Yes, she is! Shes a(n) (real) (beauty). Shes (one) (in) (a) million). Shes going to be a(n) (movie) (star)! I can tell! Shes (as) (pretty) (as) (a) (picture).4. White lies dont hurt people. People use them to make a difficult situation(a) (little) (easier).5. It is important to be honest. But many people feel that being (kind)and (considerate)is sometimes more important.When people are asked by a parent about his/her newborn baby.When people want to say some cruel or angry words.When people want to refuse dates.When people are late for an appointment.When people forget their homework.When people taste something new that they dont especially like while eating at a friends house.When people dont want to have dinner with someone.When people try to be humorous.Listening II1. When a woman at a party tells another woman that she (likes) (her) (dress), she might really think it (looks) (terrible).2. Men are more likely to tell (more) (serious) (lies).3. When people lie, their behavior changes in a number of (small), (apparently) (unimportant) (ways).C A D C DPart Three More ListeningPractice IOh, No! I Left My Money at the Store1. What did Mr. Scanlon want to get at McDonalds Tuesday noon?(A burger).2. How much money did Mr. Scanlon mistakenly leave?($2,000).3. Where did that honest man, Scott Betts, work?(At Menards Store).4. How much money did Scott Betts think there was in the bag?(He had no idea).5. What did Scott Betts take as a reward from Mr. Scanlon?(Nothing).A C B BPractice III Dont Think I Can Do That1. Judging from the telephone dialog, Darrow Thomas must be a(n) (headhunter).2. Darrow Thomas didnt tell Suzanne who had recommended her because his company (treats) (references) (and) (candidates)with the utmost confidentiality.3. Darrow Thomas thought that Suzannes present salary is not ideal for the new opening because the low salary will indicate (a) (low) (level) (of) (responsibility)and (limited) (experience).4. Suzanne did not accept the offer because she was asked to put down a(n) (higher/inflated)(salary) (figure)and she refused to do so.Potential Candidate: SuzanneOpening Provided by the Client of LA&DEducational Background:Undergraduate and masters degree in 1) (nutrition) (science) .Company:A well-known 10) (food) (processor) .Career Progress:In 1988, started working as a(n)2) (Applications) (Researcher) ;In 1993, promoted to 3) (Chief) (Applications) (Researcher) ;In 2000, appointed 4) (Assistant) (Director) of Product Development.Post:Director of11) (Research) (and) (Development) .Managerial Experience:Supervised three 5) (professionals) , seven6) (technicians) , and two7) (clerks) ;Responsible for a budget of8) ($750,000) a year.Salary:9) ($51,000.)Salary:12) ($70,000.)Practice IIICatch of a LifetimeT F T T T T 1. The boy and his father went fishing from the (dock)at his familys cabin on the day before the (bass) (season)opened, catching sunfish and perch with (worms).2. After much effort of sitting, (casting)and (waiting), finally, the boy very gingerly lifted the (exhausted)fish from the water.3. The boy slowly (worked) (the) (hook)out of the lip of the huge bass and (lowered) (it) (into)the black water.4. The decision to do right (lives) (fresh) (and) (fragrant)in our memory. It is a story we will proudly tell our friends and grandchildren. Not about how we had a chance to (beat) (the) (system)and took it, but about how we did the right thing and were (forever) (strengthened).Practice IVParents and HonestyB D A A CF T F T T TPart Four Testing YourselfSection IWhose Values?My son and his friends had just finished a game of 1) (basketball) and were getting on their bikes in a park to 2) (head) (home) . When he was unlocking his bike, it 3) (tipped) (over) , 4) (scratching) and denting a nearby car.I asked him to go to the store with me, and on the way we discussed about what he had done and what he should do, but he refused to stop at 5) (the) (park)on the way home. Then we pulled over for 6) (lunch) together in a restaurant where I had worked many years ago as a dishwasher. I tried to