听力教程第三册答案UNIT6.doc

UNIT 6 Section One Tactics for ListeningPart 1 Spot DictationWind and SpiritWe do notice the wind when it seems (1) cruel, when the trees turn away from it, and it (2) cuts into our hearts. Certain winds will make mens (3) temper bad, said George Eliot. In Southern California, the Santa Ana is (4) associated with an increase in depression and domestic (5) violence.Scientists have tried (6) without success to identify physiological reasons for these (7) reactions.Everyone agrees, however, that (8) dry winds like the Santa Ana, the mistral in France and the foehn* in Germany and Switzerland seem to have (9) negative effects on our mental and physical (10) negative effects.On windy days, playground fights, (11) suicides and heart failures are more (12) frequent. In Geneva, traffic accidents (13) increase when a wind called the bise* blows. At the (14) request of patients, some Swiss and German hospitals (15) postpone surgery during the foehn.It is human to ask what is (16) behind the wind. lt is easy to personify the wind as the (17) breath of God. The act of taking wind into our lungs is what (18) gives us life. The Jews, Arabs, Romans and Greeks all took their word for (19) spirit from the word for wind.But our day-to-day lives are no longer (20 spirit the winds. We do not identify wind with spirit anymore.Part 2 Listening for GistA cat got on to a Scandinavian Airlines plane in Nairobi yesterday and cost the company about 10,000. One of the 66 passengers heard a strange miaow when the plane landed in Copenhagen. Mechanics arrived immediately and the airline company phoned for an animal ambulance. The mechanics found the cat after eight hours work. It had got into the air-conditioning system in Nairobi. The plane was twelve hours late leaving for Tokyo, costing the company 10,000. The cat was quite well after its experience and was given a large bowl of milk and a plate of fish.ExerciseDirections: Listen to the passage and find its topic sentence. The topic sentence is A cat got on to a Scandinavian Airlines plane in Nairobi yesterday and cost the company about 10.000.Section TwoListening ComprehensionPart 1 Dialogue What a Coincidence! Storyteller: Talking of coincidences, did I tell you about what happened to me and Jeannie last holiday? Friend(s):No. Storyteller: We went on holiday in the States and we went to Mexico. Well, we were driving down to Mexico City. We were going to spend a few days in Palm Beach . see the sea, look up an old friend, you know. As we left there we stopped at a garage for a car check . oil, the water, the tires, all that . petrol. And the mechanics spotted something. They said that our fuel pump was not working properly and it was quite serious . it would cost a lot of money . well, we were very worried. Friend(s): Were you insured? Storyteller: Well, no, we werent and I didnt have that much money on me, you know. It was meant to be a cheap holiday. Well, just then, two men drove up and they said whats the problem? And, do you know? They were mechanics - it was such good luck. They looked at our car and they said, Theres nothing wrong with your car. Dont spend money on it. Just forget about it. Well, naturally, we were worried, but . er, I thought . Ill trust them, I think theyre right. So, we drove on, we crossed the Mexican border and had a marvelous few days sightseeing there round Monterey. Friend(s):Oh, oh, brilliant . jealous . Storyteller: And then we went on and on to Mexico City. We drove about forty kilometers and then we saw a car with the same US number plates as the other car wed seen in Palm Beach. Friend(s): Youre joking! Storyteller: It was parked by the road, and the same two men who gave us the advice about our car were stuck with their car. Friend(s): Oh, no! Storyteller: So, we stopped and asked them what was wrong. And do you know? Their car had broken down for exactly the same reason: The fuel pump wasnt working! It was quite extraordinary . Exercise Directions: Listen to the dialogue and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)l.T 2.T 3.F 4.F 5.F 5.F 6.F 7.T 8.F Part 2 PassageCorporate Culture1.How well the employee fits the culture can make the difference between job-search success and failure. 2.It guides how employees think, act, and feel. 3.The amount of time outside the office youre expected to spend with co-workers is part of the corporate culture. 4.The truth is that you will never really know the corporate culture until you have worked at the company for a number of months. 5.It should be a place where you can have a voice, be respected, and have opportunities for growth. Why should jobseekers care about a potential employers corporate culture? Arent there more important factors to consider, such as the job itself, salary and bonuses, and fringe benefits? These factors are indeed important, but increasingly career experts are talking about the importance of employee-employer fit in terms of culture, with the idea that how well the employee fits the culture can make the difference between job-search success and failure. What is corporate culture? At its most basic, its described as the personality of an organization, or simply as how things are done around here. It guides how employees think, act, and feel. Corporate culture is a broad term used to define the unique personality or character of a particular company or organization, and includes such elements as core values and beliefs, corporate ethics, and rules of behavior. Corporate culture can be expressed in the companys mission statement and other communications, in the architectural style or interior ,decoration of offices, by what people wear to work, by how people address each other, and in the titles given to various employees. How does a companys culture affect you? In many, many ways. For instance: The hours you work per day, per week, including options such as flextime and telecommuting. The work environment, including how employees interact, the degree of competition, and whether its a fun or hostile environment - or something in-between. The dress code, including the accepted styles of attire* and things such as casual days. The office space you get, including things such as cubicles*, window offices, and rules regarding display of personal items. The training and skills development you receive, which you need both on the job and to keep yourself marketable for future jobs and employers. Onsite perks, such as break rooms, gyms and play rooms, daycare facilities, and more. The amount of time outside the office youre expected to spend with co-workers. Interaction with other employees, including managers and top management. How do you uncover the corporate culture of a potential employer? The truth is that you will never really know the corporate culture until you have worked at the company for a number of months, but you can get close to it through research and observation. Understanding culture is a two-step process, starting with research before the interview and ending with observation at the interview. If you get a chance to meet with other employees, you can ask some questions to try and get a handle on an organizations corporate culture. Such as: Whats it really like to work here? What skills and characteristics does the company value? How do people get promoted around here? The bottom line is that you are going to spend a lot of time in the work environment -and to be happy ,successful and productive, youll want to be in a place where you fit the culture ,a place where you can have a voice ,be respect and have opportunity for growth .Exercise A Pre-listening QuestionMany articles and books have been written in recent years about culture in organizations, usually referred to as Corporate Culture. The dictionary defines culture as the act of developing intellectual and moral faculties, especially through education. Some people define it as the moral, social, and behavioral norms of an organization based on the beliefs, attitudes, and priorities of its members.Every organization has its own unique culture or value set. Most organizations dont consciously try to create a certain culture. The culture of the organization is typically created unconsciously, based on the values of the top management or the founders of an organization.Exercise B Sentence DictationDirections: Listen to some sentences and write them down. You will hear each sentence three timesExercise C Detailed ListeningDirections: Listen to the passage and complete the following paragraphsAt its most basic, corporate culture is described as the personality of an organization. It guides how employees think,act, and feel. Corporate culture is a broad term used to define the unique personality or character of a particular company or organization, and includes such elements as core values and beliefs, corporate ethics, and rules of behavior. Corporate culture can also be expressed in the companys mission statement and other communications, in the architectural style or interior decoration of offices, by what people wear to work, by how people address each other, and in the titles given to various employees. A companys culture affects you in many ways, such as the working hours, the work environment, the dress code, the office space you get, the training and skills development you receive, onsite perks, the amount of time outside the office youre expected to spend with co-workers and interaction with other employees, including managers and top management.Exercise D After-listening DiscussionDirections: Listen to the passage again and discuss the following questions.1.The truth is that you will never really know the corporate culture until you have worked at the company for a number of months, but you can get close to it through research and observation. / Understanding culture is a two-step process, starting with research before the interview and ending with observation at the interview. If you get a chance to meet with other employees, you can ask some questions to try and get a handle on an organizations corporate culture. Such as: Whats it really like to work here? What skills and characteristics does the company value? How do people get promoted around here? 2. (Open) Section ThreeNewsNews Item 1UN ResolutionThe United Nations Security Council has begun formal consideration of a draft resolution calling for an observer force to protect Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the West Bank. The draft resolution presented to the Security Council by members of the Non-Aligned movement calls for an unarmed United Nations monitoring force of two thousand military observers to be sent for six months to the territories Israel has occupied since 1967. Supporters of the resolution say the UN force would protect Palestinians, help reduce tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, and serve as a liaison between the Israeli army and the Palestinian authority. The Palestinians support the idea of an observer force and have played a role in writing the draft resolution. But Israeli Justice Minister Yossi Beilin says he does not think the Palestinians need a protection force. The Israeli Justice Minister says he believes the Middle East peace process can succeed if both des are courageous enough to conclude the work that has been done over the last seven years. Exercise A Dtirections: Listen to the news item and complete the summary . This news item is about a draft resolution calling for an observer force to protect Palestinian ;vilians in Gaza and the West Bank. Exercise B Directions: Listen to the news again and answer the following questions. 1. The members of the Non-Aligned movement presented the draft resolution to the UN Security Council. 2. This unarmed UN monitoring force will be sent for six months. 3. The UN force is expected to consist of two thousand military observers. 4. Israel occupied Gaza and the West Bank in 1967. 5. They think the UN force would protect Palestinians, help reduce tensions between Israelis and Palestinians and serve as a liaison between the Israeli army and the Palestinian authority. 6. He does not think the Palestinians need a protection force. What both sides really need is to conclude the work that has been done over the last seven years. News Item 2Israel-PalestinePalestinian witnesses and security sources said some 30 tanks and armored personnel carriers drove into the Tulkarem refugee camp around 3 a.m. The army did not say whether the gunman responsible for the attack on the kibbutz* was among those detained. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafats Fatah movement claimed responsibility for the killings. Mr Arafat says he has formed a committee to investigate the attack on the kibbutz. In Tuesdays action, the Israeli military also demolished the home of a Palestinian militant (Mohammed Naifan) they say is responsible for sending the gunman into Kibbutz Metzer. Israeli officials say the gunman came from Tulkarem but that he was following orders of AIAqsa leaders in Nablus. By midday Tuesday Palestinian witnesses were reporting that Israeli troops were gathering outside the West Bank town. Israeli authorities say Palestinian militants from Fatah and Hamas in Nablus are behind a series of attacks against Israelis over the past few months. The latest violence comes as US envoy* David Satterfield begins a visit to the region to work on a peace plan. He arrived in Israel Monday for separate talks with Israeli and Palestinian officials. Exercise ADirections: Listen to the news item and complete the summary.This news item is about Israels response to Palestinian gunmans attack on the kibbutz.Exercise BDirections: Listen to the news again and complete the following passage.Palestinian witnesses and security sources said some 30 tanks and armored personnel carriers drove into the Tulkarem refugee camp around 3 a.m. The army did not say whether the gunman responsible for the attack on the kibbutz was among those detained. In Tuesdays action, the Israeli military also demolished the home of a Palestinian militant (Mohammed Naifan) they say is responsible for sending the gunman into Kibbutz Metzer. The latest violence comes as US envoy David Satterfield begins a visit to the region to work on a peace plan. He arrived in Israel Monday for separate talks with Israeli and Palestinian officials. News Item 3Arab SummitArab leaders are to open a two-day summit in Jordan Tuesday aimed at bolstering* political and economic support for the Palestinian uprising. The resolutions drafted for Tuesdays summit intensify Arab condemnation of Israel and threaten further retaliation against it. One measure calls for a UN observer force to be sent to the Palestinian territories. Another proposes to study reactivating the Arab boycott* of Israel goods. Palestinians appear poised* to receive one-quarter billion dollars of Arab aid to alleviate hardships due to the Israeli blockade. Arab leaders also want to end the dispute between Iraq and Kuwait, which has undermined Arab unity since the Gulf War. But foreign ministers have not been able to resolve the differences between the two governments. Kuwait agrees to back a call to end the sanctions against Iraq but wants guarantees that Iraq will never invade it again. Iraq wants a call to end the sanctions without conditions. Some delegates have expressed optimism that an accord will be reached. Others say the process of reconciliation has already begun. Exercise A Directions: Listen to the news item and complete the summary. This news item is about the Arab Summit in Jordan aimed at bolstering Dolitical and economic support for the Palestinian uprising.Exercise B Directions: Listento the news again and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). 1.F 2.T 3.T 4.F 5.F 6.T Section FourSupplementary ExercisePart1 Feature ReportClintons FutureSix months after he left the White House under a cloud because of some questionable presidential pardons, Bill Clinton returned to the public spotlight this week. And, as he officially opened his new office space in Harlem, the former president provided some hints of the causes he will focus on in his post-White House years: What I am going to do here is to try to help promote economic opportunity in our backyard, around our country and around the world, to try to help people to work against AIDS and other diseases and ignorance and for education in our backyard and around the world. Although a divisive political figure at home, Mr Clinton remains enormously popular around the world. Some analysts believe it is likely that his eight years of experience in dealing with world leaders will be put to use at some point in hotspots like the Middle East or Northern Ireland. Stephen Hess is an expert on the presidency at the Brookings Institutionhere in Washington. He expects the former president will keep himself busy on important issues both at home and abroad: I would not be surprised if domestically it has a lot to do with relations between the races. He has always been very concerned about that. He has cared about that. I would think he would probably pursue it. But he may also wish to try his hand, if possible, in some international negotiations, some of the more successful parts of his administration, particularly with Ulster. Bill Clinton remains popular within the Democratic Party as well. Political analysts say his fundraising prowess and celebrity* will be a strong draw for Democratic congressional candidates. Fo