大学体验英语4 U6.doc

Unit 6Warm UpCheck Vocabulary Knowledgeafflicted = be affected in an unpleasant or harmful waybug = an enthusiasm or obsessionadventurous = full of new, exciting or dangerous experiences board = to enter or go aboard (a vehicle or ship)frightening = scaringlet out = to suddenly make a soundexhausted = completely worn outfailing = undergoing failureChances are = It is very likely .Script / AnswersI have long been afflicted with the travel bug. I took many adventurous expeditions to some of the most amazing destinations in the world. Four years ago I boarded a train and made a trip to Canada. When we arrived there, the best snow for skiing fell but unfortunately I caught a cold. I soon developed a cough, a sore throat and a runny nose. There were frightening moments in my travel. Once a friend disappeared over the cliff and everyone let out an ear-splitting scream. Another time after a twelve-hour car ride to the capital I was so exhausted. I checked in to the hotel and relaxed for about an hour before I set out to explore the place, Im determined to go and see the world until my health begins to be failing.Here is some advice for anyone going on a trip. Make sure to bring your AC power supply! I forgot to bring mine on a trip to Hong Kong this year. So I had to hunt around for a compatible power supply. And dont be embarrassed by your tight budget. Chances are that there is always someone trying to do it for less. Dont allow yourself to be talked into “extras “ that you dont need.Listening Task IFirst Listening /Answers1. Diarrhea.2. Concerned.3. He was embarrassed.Check Vocabulary Knowledgeremote = hidden away; secludedcrack = a partial split or breaksqueal = a loud, shrill cry or soundhysterical = uncontrollablemutter = to speak indistinctly in low toneshighlight = an especially significant or interesting detail or eventprescribe = to order the use of (a medicine or other treatment)diet = the usual food and drink of a person or animalSecond Listening Answers1. The illness is called the runny stomach.2. Tell his stomach condition to a lot of people.3. To be offered the chance to use a new toilet with attendant service.4. Kids took delight in his stomach condition.5. His stomach condition became a topic at a wedding.6. The diagnosis turned to be not as serious as he had expected.Third ListeningScript I was spending my summer in a remote village in Ghana. I got afflicted with the runny stomach, as the family I lived with called it. After 5 days of the runny stomach, we left the village and took a 12-hour car ride to the capital city. Needless to say, 12-hour car rides and runny stomachs arent compatible. Once we had to stop in a village, greet the 20 or so people that were there,give a detailed explanation of my condition, and then I was allowed to use a brand-new porcelain toilet. I was very embarrassed because they had someone clean the toilet and stand outside while I did my noisy business. Through a crack in the bathroom wall I could hear some kids washing the dishes. I was splendid entertainment for the kids. Each time I let out some gas, I heard squeals of delight and hysterical laughter. They also muttered about runny stomach. But the highlight of my sickness hadto be the wedding we attended in the capital. There I was greeted by countless guests. They asked about the details of my stomach condition. On my 8th day of sickness, we went to a private hospital and for the next two weeks I took lots of prescribed antibiotics and drank bottles of oral rehydration salts. My condition began improving in about two days. Much to my disappointment, the stool andblood samples came back negative, so my condition was a result of a change of diet. Needless to say, I learned not to be shy about stomach conditions.Listening Task 2First Listening/Answers1. wear a vest with many pockets2. His money was nearly stolen.3. He found he was carrying his Swiss army knife.Check Vocabulary Knowledgea multi-pocketed vest = a vest with many pocketsshort-term = of or for a short period of timewithdraw = to move backsecurity = Here it refers to airport security, the techniques and methods used in protecting airports and by extension aircraft from crime and terrorism.assign = to set apart for a particular purpose; designatedesignate = to select and set aside for a duty, an office, or a purposefrown = to express (disapproval, for example) by wrinkling the browtriumphant = exulting in success or victorySecond Listening/Answers1. his short-term memory was failing2. his pocket was bulging3. it could not be carried aboard a plane4. asking a baggage handler for help5. caused more burden than convenienceThird Listening/Answers for ReferenceThe multi-pocket vest worked so well that once he relaxed and decided not to put it on and what resulted is that his money was nearly stolen. Another time he carried everything he needed with the vest but neglected that a knife couldnt be taken on board a plane. Again he fell into trouble.Script When he realized that his short-term memory was failing, my husband decided to wear a multi-pocketed vest. The vest, with its 17 pockets each serving a purpose, did work for a while. Things were going so well that he started to relax a little and one day he turned back to his traditional pants-pocket wallet. Just seconds after boarding the crowded Rome subway4 a pickpocket was attracted by the familiar bulge. My husband stared at him for a moment. Finally the would-be thief withdrew and joined the crowd. My partner became more careful, and the next time he was better organized, all the essentials in their assigned pockets. We had checked in for our flight to Athens. Before boarding I casually asked where his Swiss army knife was. His hand immediately went to the pocket designated forthe knife, and found it safe there. Then his face fell: safe, that is, for anything but air travel. Realizing that his precious knife would be taken away at security, he returned to the check-in counter. Fortunately, the frowning attendant agreed to pack his knife in a little box and check it separately. By the time we got to Athens at midnight we were both exhausted. Our luggage emerged and all the other passengers were gone. My husband was still watching the carousel going round and round and round. Finally, he went to find a baggage handler and a half hour later reappeared triumphantly with his knife. Real World ListeningGet the Main IdeasAnswersF T F F T F ? ?ScriptKim: Hey travelers! We are back for another escapist hour of planning and dreaming. Cindy, author of Sundays lead piece on travel planning will join us today. So ask away尽管问吧!Andrea: I have a quick question. What is a good time to visit Costa Rica? Would June be a bad month? Thanks!Cindy: Generally Dec. through April is the so-called dry season and May-Nov. is the rainy season, but two things temper that information. First, Costa Rica has microclimates, and it can be raining in the mountains but not on the coast, along the Caribbean but not the Pacific. Second, even on a rainy day it tends to rain late in the day or the e