现代大学英语听力3原文及答案unit6.doc

Unit 6Task 1【答案】A.In the five short advertisements, sofa beds, a womens magazine, a car buyers magazine, a kind of soap and a radio programme on music are advertised.B. 1) a) 2) c) 3) b) 4) d) 5) c)C. 1) T 2) F 3) F【原文】1) At Simply Sofabeds at Notting Hill Gate were lowering our pricesfor Christmas. Masses of sofa beds for immediate delivery. Were open six days a week, with viewing on Sunday. So celebrate Christmas early this year with a Simply Sofabeds sofa bed at a price thats right. Simply Sofabeds!2) Could there really be a womans magazine thats different? Yes. Its called Prima. Its packed with news, opinion, fashion and once again theres a free giant pull-out section with clothes to make, crafts to create, beautiful sweaters to knit. Get your second, value-packed issue of Prima!3) Car Buyer magazine. Every Thursday. It gives you a choice of more new and used cars than all of your local papers put togetherand for less. Car Buyer for car buyers. At your newsagents now.4) Girls! Sensitive skin really does need more sensitive care. And I take special care of my sensitive skin with Cuticura soap. Because Cuticura soap contains a medicated ingredient which cleans your skin without leaving it dry or tight. Cuticura medicated soap. From chemists everywhere.5) Hello. This is Bob Harris inviting you to join me this Friday and every Friday evening for the LBC Pop Review. I play the best of the recent releases, review the British and the American charts, play classic music by the big stars and new tracks by the names of tomorrow. So its a real mix of different styles and Im sure youll love the music. Id certainly love to have your company. This Friday evening at half past nine. Right here on LBC.Task 2【答案】A.Effects ofBergasolYou may do one of these things when sunbathing:1. You dont use any suntan oil.2. You use an ordinary suntan oil.3. You use Bergasol.Different results of different acts:1. You skin may burn terribly if the sunshine is stronger than youre used to.2. Your skin may not get burned, but you wont get a good tan, either.3. Your skin is protected while it gets a tan quickly.How does Bergasol work?The oil in Bergasol fruit activities cells in the skin that produce melanin, the element that gives the skin the natural dark color.Price of BergasolMore expensive than ordinary suntan oilReason: The special formulations in Bergasol isnt cheap to prepare.B. 1) b) 2) b)【原文】When you stretch out in the sun you can do one of these three things. You can use no suntan oil. You can use an ordinary suntan oil. Or you can use Bergasol. If you dont use any suntan oil at all when youre in the sun that is stronger than youre used to, you will bum surprisingly quickly. If you use an ordinary suntan oil you will protect your skin to a lesser or greater degree. How much depends on the protection-factor number on the bottle. Some of these oils block out so many of the suns rays you can stay in the sun all day without burningbut you wont go very brown, either. Bergasol will protect your skin like an ordinary suntan oil. But Bergasol oil also has a tan accelerator which comes from the oil of the bergamot fruit. It speeds up the rate at which the sun activates the skin cells that produce melanin. And it is melanin which gives the skin its brown color. So when you use Bergasol suntan oil you go brown faster, and as the days pass the difference will become more and more obvious. Unfortunately this special formula isnt cheap. So Bergasol is rather more expensive than ordinary suntan oil.However the price looks more attractive as you do.Task 3【答案】A.1) b) 2) c) 3) a) 4) a) 5) d)B.1) F 2) T 3) F【原文】The insane laughter faded away behind me. To one side of the clearing sat a deserted house, as derelict and forgotten as the people who once lived there. The door opened, and I was in the front room, a room so dark I felt I could reach out and run my fingers through its inky stillness. From outside the window came the sounds of the night. Owls. Crickets. And from across the room., drip, drip, drip. My eyes, adjusting to the light, made out what appeared to be a coat hanging from a hat rack, but as the haze dissolved I saw that from the neck of the coat stared the lifeless face of Kuperman, his eyes frozen in horror. A shrieking laugh, as inescapable as a nightmare, rang out around me. My heart, already shaking in the cage of my chest, exploded as a hand fell upon my shoulder. So how do you like the Mitsubishi Home Theaters surround sound? asked the sales guy. Uhh, great. I said, as I stumbled to the door of the showroom for a breath of fresh air.Task 4【答案】A.TV Advertisements in Britain Where do we see TV advertisements in Britain?You dont see TV advertisements on the BBC, which stands for the Britain Broadcasting Corporation, because it is a public corporation and relies on the license fees for its income.You see TV advertisements on ITV, which stands for Independent Television, because it is private and relies on the advertisements for its income.What do people think of the TV advertisements in Britain? Not very subtle. Some people go and make a cup of tea or walk their dog when advertisements come on TV.TV Programmes in Britain What are peoples opinions of the TV programmes in Britain?Foreigners are supposed to say that they are wonderful, but this is only the story invented by the BBC.There are some awful TV programmes, but some are quite good.Why do people prefer to see films on TV?1. It costs nothing to watch TV while it costs a lot if you go to a cinema.2. It saves you the trouble of going to the cinema.3. The films you see on TV are old ones, while those shown in cinemas tend to be new ones.What are the pros and cons of watching football matches on TV?Pros1. A better view of the game2. The comfort of staying at homeCons:1. You cant fully enjoy the real atmosphere.2. You dont feel like a part of the real event.B. 1) T 2) T【原文】Bob: You are not still watching television, are you?Andre: Yes, I am. I enjoy it. The camera work was very good. It looked like the work of real experts. Er. do you know the history of television in Britain?Bob: Oh, television came to Britain in the year 1936.Andre: Ah!Bob: Only in the London area at that time, though. There wasnt any television during the Second World War. It was started up again afterwards. The BBC was the organization responsible for it.Andre: What do the initials BBC stand for?Bob: The British Broadcasting Corporation. Its a public corporation. It isnt controlled by the government, but its not a private company either. That means that the government cant use the BBC for propaganda purposes, and nor can private individuals or firms.Andre: Is advertising allowed on the BBC?Bob: No, though some satellite channels get more autonomy. ITV gets its money from advertising, though. Andre: ITV?Bob: ITV stands for Independent Television. It was started in 1954again in the London area. It covers the whole country now, though.Andre: Why does everything start in London?Bob: Well. its the capital after alland the largest centre of population. If you start up a public servicelike TVthere, it gets to as many people as possible to start with.Andre: What do people think of the advertisements on television?Bob: It depends. A lot of people think its a good idea because it means that television can pay its wayITV gets all its money from advertisements.Andre: What about the BBC?Bob: You have to buy a TV license and that money goes to the BBC. A lot of people dont like having to pay and wish that there were advertisements on the BBC too. On the other hand, other people hate TV advertising because they think its an insult to their intelligence.Andre: Mm. The advertisements are very subtle, then?Bob: Well. some arent, anyway. Lots of people go to the kitchen to make a cup of tea when the adverts are on. or take their dog for a walk.Andre: I see. What do you think of your television programmes? Do you like watching them? The programme weve just seen was okay, but what about television in general?Bob: Well, you know how you foreigners say our policemen are wonderful? Its.Andre: Do they? I didnt know they did.Bob: American tourists are supposed to say that, anyway. Well, as I was going to say, people from overseas are supposed to say that sort of thing about our television as well. Personally, I think the BBC has invented that story. There are some pretty awful programmes on TV, but some are quite good.Andre: What sort of things do you watch yourself?Bob: I watch mainly news programmes. And I like old films, too.Andre: Old films? I dont see how you can criticize television if you just watch old films. You might just as well go to the cinema.Bob: Ohnot on your life, the cinema costs money. Besides, its a lot more trouble going out than staying at home. And I like old films, not new ones. There are a lot of other people like me, too.Andre: Mm, reasonable enough, I suppose.Bob: And its not just films that people would rather watch on TV. Fewer people go to football matches nowadays, for instance. They prefer to watch them on TV.Andre: Surely its not as good on television as it is in real life?Bob: Oh, you lose a bit of the atmosphere, of course, and you dont feel part of the occasion in the same way as you do when youre actually there. But you get a much better view of the game on television, and you dont have to move from your armchair.Andre: Ah. well, thank you very much. Whats on next?Bob: Oh, my goodness. Some people dont ever do anything but watch television and ask questions!Task 5【答案】A.1) b a d c 2) c b d a3) a d b c4) b a c dB.certain changes were to be made in the office and some workers would probably be moved to other positions, see if there were any chance for her, she was moved to a higher position, find a job fro herself, became the person advertising jobs for othersC.frowned, was amazed, was more alarmed and seriously worried【原文】 Cecilia was reading the details of a job that was being advertised. Applications are invited for the post of Personal Assistant to the Manager of this large London export firm. Candidates should be experienced in all branches of office work and should be qualified in shorthand and typewriting. The successful candidate must be prepared to work alone and will be expected to travel. The person appointed will be asked to join the companys insurance scheme and will be permitted to use a company car. Three weeks annual paid holiday will be allowed. Salary will be calculated according to experience. Application forms may be obtained from the address below and should be returned within three weeks. An interview will be held in London and candidates will be called for interview before the end of this month. Travel expenses for candidates coming from outside London can be claimed at the time of interview. Jason arrived home and looked over Cecilias shoulder. I heard today, she said, with a sigh, that certain changes are going to be made in the office and that some of us are going to be moved. And since we might be put anywhere, I thought Id find out what jobs were being publicized. The following evening when Jason came home he found Cecilia sitting at the table which was covered with papers advertising many different jobs. Over her shoulder he read: An assistant editor will be required in September. Applicants should be experienced and prepared to work late hours. A good salary will be paid monthly into a bank for the right candidate. The successful applicant will be appointed for two years in the first case. Application forms, which should be sent in before July 31st, may be obtained from the address below. Jason frowned and turned to the next advertisement, which read: Temporary typists will be needed during the next six months for several departments. Applicants should be trained and qualified. Inexperienced typists may be appointed but must be prepared to be trained. Application forms, obtainable from the address below, should be filled in by each applicant in her own handwriting and returned before July 31st. All applicants will be interviewed. Amazed, Jason glanced from paper to paper, becoming more alarmed as he read: Daily cleaners will be requiredlunches may be providedcandidates will be expected to pass a medical examinationsalary will be paid weeklyladders and other equipment will be providedapplications should be received before July 31st. Seriously worded now, Jason sat down. You dont really need to think about so many jobs, do you?Cecilia turned to him. I told you some of us were going to be moved, she said. Ive been put in a new office at a higher salary and now Im the one who writes out the details for all the jobs that are going to be advertised. Its fun.Task 6【答案】A. 1) d) 2) d) 3) b) 4) d)B. 1) F 2) T 3) TC. insulted, intimidated, victim, patient, please, this treatment, be attacked and robbed, using force, badly, hurt her deeply, a university degree, a well paid job, the best car in the street, money in my pocket, his children and their mother, abused his position, badly, smart, change his ways, lose his familys love【原文】About four years ago I was attacked on the street, knocked down and my bag stolen. All my friends and family were very sympathetic and helped me go to the police to report it. Now I am a victim again, but this time it is my husband who is assaulting mehitting, insulting and intimidating me. Yet my family doesnt see me as a victim now. They say if I was more patient and tried harder to please my husband he wouldnt beat me. But I dont think I deserve this treatmentjust like I didnt deserve to be attacked and robbed. Physical assault is a crime whether it happens in the home or on the street. Build family respect and harmony; speak out against domestic violence. I might have a university degree, a well paid job, the best car in the street and money in my pocketbut I dont have what I value most in lifemy children and their mother. I was a fool to think that by using force I could control those I loved. I admit I treated her badly and hurt her deeply. I thought that the children didnt know what was happening, but of course they did. Children can sense unhappiness in their mother. Now when I look back on it, I realize that a home which has violence and disrespect scares away love and happiness. Domestic violence causes family destruction. It was so hard coming to a new country, with a new life, and everything so different. I felt like everything was out of my control. Except in my home and familyat least there I could be boss. But I abused my position as head of the household and treated my wife badly. My wifeshes pretty smartshe got some information about the Australian law which says what I am doing is illegal. Jeez, I dont want to end up in the court system with the police on my back! No way! Ive got my kids to think about. Im going to change my waysbefore its too late and I lose my familys love.Love builds harmony in the family. Domestic violence destroys everything.Task 7【答案】A. 1) d) 2) a) 3) d)B. 1) F 2) F 3) T 4) TC. self, yourself, consecutive, accomplishment, on, off, effective, patterns, marketable skills, accomplishmentsD.1) This is a statement about your personality rather than your skill areas.2) You should not apologize in your resume.3) This information about your educational background is better not mentioned, since it is not a strong point.4) The positive side of this experience is not adequately explored.5) This statement is not specific about your strong points.【原文】The main purpose of a resume is to convince an employer to grant you an interview. There are two kinds. One is the familiar “tombstone” that lists where you went to school and where youve worked in chronological order. The other is what I call the “functional” resumedescriptive, fun to read, unique to you and much more likely to land you an interview.Its handy to have a “tombstone” for certain occasions. But prospective employers throw away most of those unrequested “tombstone” lists, preferring to interview the quick rather than the dead.What follows are tips on writing a functional resume that will get reada resume that makes you come alive and look interesting to employers.Put yourself first. In order to write a resume others will read with enthusiasm, you have to feel important about yourself.Sell what you can do, not who you are. Practice translating your personality traits, character, accomplishments and achievements into skill areas. There are at least five thousand skill areas in the world of work.Toot your own horn! Many people clutch when asked to think about their abilities. Some think they have none at all! But everyone does. And one of yours may just be the ticket an employer would be glad to punchif only you show it.Be specific, be concrete, and be brief!Turn bad news into good. Everybody has had disappointments in work. If you have to mention yours, look for the positive side.Never apologize. If youve returning to the work force after fifteen years as a parent, simply write a short paragraph (summary of background) in place of a chronology of experience. Dont apologize for working at being a mother; its the hardest job of all. If you have no special training or higher education, just dont mention education.How to psych yourself up? The secret is to thi