新世纪大学英语视听说教程3原文 (unit6).doc

Unit 6 TelecommunicationsListeningAudio Track 3-6-1A: Do you like to talk on the phone?B: Yes, I do. How about you?A: I dont, not really. I prefer to talk in person. Who do you call the most?B: My parents. I call them twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays.A: Do you ever make long-distance or international calls?B: Oh, yes, I do. I make long-distance calls to my mom and dad and international calls to my cousin. Hes studying in France.Audio Track 3-6-2/ Audio Track 3-6-3Conversation 1Man: Mindy, I need to make a phone call. Is there a pay phone around here?Woman: Here. Use my cell phone, Trey.Man: Really?Woman: Sure. I have free service on nights and weekends.Man: OK thanks. Now, what do I do?Woman: You have to turn it on. Press the power button.Man: OK. I did that. Wait theres no dial tone.Woman: Thats OK. Remember, its a cell phone. Its different.Man: Gotcha.Woman: Enter the area code and then the telephone number.Man: Lets see Woman: Now just press “send” and youll be connected.Man: Got it! Thanks!Conversation 2Man: Do you know Marias phone number? She left a message on the answering machine but didnt leave her telephone number.Woman 1: Hmm, I dont know it Look in the telephone directory. Man: I did. Its not listed.Woman 1: Oh Why dont you call directory assistance, then?Man: Good idea. Lets see 4-1-1 Woman 2: What city?Man: Boston.Woman 2: What listing?Man: I need the number for Maria Gomez on North Street.Woman 2: One moment, please. Thank you. Heres your number. The number is area code 617-524 Audio Track 3-6-4/ Audio Track 3-6-5Conversation 1Dave: Arrgh! Elaine! Im so frustrated!Elaine: Why? Whats wrong, Dave?Dave: Im trying to call Henry at home. His line is always busy.Elaine: Did you try his cell phone?Dave: I dont know the number.Elaine: Hold on a second. Here it is: Area code 266, 555-6983.Dave: Thanks.Elaine: Well ?Dave: Im getting his voice mail. Im going to hang up.Elaine: Why dont you try again? Just press “redial.”Dave: Nope. Same thing the voice mail. Ill try later. Thanks anyway.Conversation 2Elaine: What time is it?Dave: 6:00. Why?Elaine: Im going to try Henry this time.Dave: I dont think hes home yet.Elaine: You never know. Maybe Ill have better luck.Young boy: Hello?Elaine: Hello? Um could I speak to Henry, please?Young boy: Im sorry. I think youve called the wrong number. Elaine: Oh, Im sorry. Oops I dialed the wrong number.Dave: Well, try again.Elaine: OK.Henry: Hello?Elaine: Hello? Henry?Henry: Yes.Elaine: Its Elaine. How are you?Henry: Im fine, thanks. Its so nice to hear from you! How are you?Audio Track 3-6-6/ Audio Track 3-6-7Beth: Hey, Lisa, can I borrow some money from you? I have to pay my phone bill.Lisa: Why is your bill so high?Beth: Well, I made a few phone calls last month, and they were kind of expensive.Lisa: Who did you call?Beth: I was calling my friend Raul in Caracas. Im going to visit him next month. I wanted to plan my vacation. But first, I dialed a wrong number three times.Lisa: Oh, Beth!Beth: Then I checked it and entered the number again. Rauls sister picked up the receiver. She doesnt speak English, so she hung up the phone. I tried again the next day. Rauls father answered and I left a message.Lisa: Did Raul ever reach you?Beth: No! He got a busy signal because my brother is always on the phone. Finally I called him, and we talked for an hour.Lisa: I think a plane ticket is cheaper than your phone bill.Audio Track 3-6-8/ Audio Track 3-6-9Do you want to get a cell phone?1. Everyone loves cell phones! More and more people are buying cell phones. With a cell phone, you can keep in touch with friends, family, and co-workers, everywhere you go. Its important to choose the right cell phone, and the right company.2. Choose the right plan. Look at plans from different companies, and answer these questions: Will I use my cell phone every day, or only in an emergency? When will I make calls during the day, at night, or on weekends? Does the price fit my monthly budget?3. What phone is right for you? Before you buy a phone, think about these things: What size do you want? Is it easy to use? Does it have the features you need for example, voice dialing or Internet service?4. Dont talk and drive. You need two hands to drive a car. Taking your hand off the steering wheel to use your phone is risky. In some places its illegal. If you need to make or receive a call, stop at the side of the road.5. Use your cell phone politely.Turn your phone off in meetings, movies, restaurants, or any place where a ringing phone might disturb people. Its okay to use your cell phone in a public place; just remember to speak softly and keep your conversation private.Audio Track 3-6-10/ Audio Track 3-6-11How do you feel about cell phones?It cant be denied: there has been a cell phone boom in the last decade. Everywhere you go, people seem to be talking on the telephone. How do people feel about cell phones? Our on-the-street survey found some interesting answers.Sixty-nine percent of the people we asked think cell phones are convenient and save time. Nineteen percent use cell phones only when they have to. A small percentage only three percent think cell phones are unnecessary. Another three percent say they are addicted to their cell phones! There have been some problems associated with cell phones. Some cities have passed laws affecting cell phone use. For example, in some places, it is now illegal to drive and use your cell phone at the same time. A survey asked people about cell phones and laws. Here is how they answered. There should be laws about cell phone usage in classrooms, theaters, and restaurants 57% agreewhile driving 45% agreeon public transportation 34% agreeOne thing is sure about cell phones: everyone has an opinion about how and when they should be used!Listen to what these four people had to say:Phil: Im Phil. I love talking on the phone. I keep my phone next to my bed. I even take it with me into the bathroom! My friends say that I am “cell phone crazy.” Sherry: Im Sherry. I live in the country. My nearest neighbor is 25 miles away. My cell phone makes me feel safe. I can call someone in an emergency. Eric: Im Eric. I think cell phones are unnecessary. Why do people use them so often, especially in public places? I think its a form of noise pollution! Carmen: Im Carmen. Im very busy. Sometimes I have to cancel an appointment at the last minute. I use my cell phone to do that. Its good for business.Audio Track 3-6-12A: My number is five-five-five, six-seven-four-nine.B: Five-five-five, six-seven-four-nine?A: Yes. Six-seven-four-nine.Audio Track 3-6-131A: My number is five-five-five, two-five-two-six.B: Did you say five-five-five, two-nine-two-six?A: No, its two-five-two-six.2A: My work number is eight hundred, two-two-one, five-three-four-eight.B: Five-three-four-eight?A: Thats correct.3A: You can call me at five-five-five, sixteen-sixty one.B: Was that five-five-five, sixty-sixty one?A: No, its one-six-six-one.Speaking & CommunicationAudio Track 3-6-14Receptionist: Good morning. Barr Incorporated.Yuka: Good morning. Tony White, please.Receptionist: One moment, please. Im sorry. Hes not in. May I take a message?Yuka: Yes, please. Tell him that Yuka called.Receptionist: Yuka. How do you spell that?Yuka: Its spelled Y-U-K-A.Receptionist: OK. Does Mr. White have your telephone number?Yuka: Yes, he does.Receptionist: OK, Yuka. Ill give him the message.Yuka: Thanks a lot.Audio Track 3-6-15A: My full name is Bao Yuhe. B: Can you spell it for me, please?A: My family name Bao is spelled B as in boy, A as in apple, O as in orange, and my given name Yuhe is spelled Y as in yellow, U as in uniform, H as in hot and E as in England.A: Thank you.Audio Track 3-6-16A: Hello. Ms. Wu, please.B: Im sorry. Shes not here at the moment. May I take a message?A: Yes, please. Tell her Ted Zhang called.B: Ted Zhang? Could you spell that, please?A: Certainly. You spell Ted T as in tango, E as in England, D as in Donald. Zhang is spelled Z like in zebra, H like in hot, A as in apple, N as in Nancy, and G as in golf.B: OK. Got it. Does Ms. Wu have your cell phone number?A: Yes, she sure does.B: OK, Ted. Ill give her the message.A: Thank you very much indeed.Audio Track 3-6-17Evan: Dad, I want a cell phone. All my friends have one!Dad: Evan, just because all your friends have one doesnt mean you should have one. What do you need it for?Evan: I need it to make phone calls.Dad: Make phone calls? To whom? Youre still a kid, and you should be playing, not making phone calls! You dont need to have a cell phone. I think you should be at least 16 before you get one.Mom: Well, can I say something? Perhaps Evan should have one. Dad: Why?Mom: I think cell phones can be very useful. I worry that I wont be able to reach him, in an emergency. There would be no need to worry if he had a cell phone. I could relax. Dad: OK, I see what you mean. But Im still not convinced they are safe for children to use. Lets ask Evans doctor for her opinion. Mom: Sure. Good idea. Doctor: I dont like cell phones that much. Theyre very useful in emergencies, but in general, I think that theyre not a good thing, especially for kids. Studies in Britain say that cell phones may have a dangerous effect on childrens brains.Dad: I see. In that case, I think we should all agree that Evan should not have a cell phone until he is much older.Video CourseVideo Track 3-6-1Catherine: I think these days you cant live without a cell phone.Brad: I always have my cell phone with me so I can call my friends. I also can browse the Internet and download music.Jackie: My cell phone has a camera on it. Its very useful when I dont have a camera with me and if theres something funny happening, then I can take a picture.Dayanne: I think that sometimes cell phones are unnecessary. However, theyre very good for business.Alex: What I like about cell phones is you can contact anybody you want anytime you want.Calvin: I feel like I lost some privacy because of cell phones.Lourdes: I dont like cell phones that much. Theyre necessary . and theyre very useful in emergencies but in general, I think that theyre not a good thing.Dennis: I like cell phones because they connect you with people. Wherever you are, people can reach you. What I dont like about cell phones is when they ring at the most unexpected times.Alejandra: I like cell phones because they allow me to call people when Im running late and let them know that Im running late. I dont like when cell phones ring in theaters, or movie theaters, or important talks, or even in the classroom. Thats I think a lack of respect, so thats when I hate cell phones.Video Track 3-6-2Jackie: My cell phone has a camera on it. Its very useful when I dont have a camera with me and if theres something funny happening, then I can take a picture.Alex: What I like about cell phones is you can contact anybody you want anytime you want.Calvin: I feel like I lost some privacy because of cell phones.Dennis: I like cell phones because they connect you with people. Wherever you are people can reach you. What I dont like about cell phones is when they ring at the most unexpected times.Video Track 3-6-3Woman: (talking loudly on cell phone) No! No, no, no Go the taxi line find the taxi line theres one just outside. Its right outside. No its right outside of the airport. Go inside and ask someone, OK? All right. Well see you soon twenty minutes or so OK. Bye!Roberto: I cant stand cell phones. Why do people use them so often especially in public places?Mike: I know. I only use my cell phone when I need it. I find it to be a form of noise pollution. (Mikes phone rings)Roberto: See what I mean?Mike: (into phone) Hello?Mr. Johnson: Hi, Mike!Mike: Hi, Dad! Hows it going?Mr. Johnson: Oh, great. Listen, son, I just got a new cell phone and I called to give you the number.Mike: Oh, you just need to give me your new number . Mr. Johnson: Yeah. You know, I really love these cell phones. Theyre so convenient! Your mothers addicted to hers. Shes on it all the time .Mike: Uh . Dad? The number?Mr. Johnson: Oh, Im sorry. I almost forgot. Here it is. The new area code is six five one Mike: Did you say six nine one?Mr. Johnson: No no six five one five. “F” like in “Frank” Mike: Got it.Mr. Johnson: And the telephone number is 555-2324.Mike: (phone beeps) Dad? Can you hold on a minute? Moms calling on the other line. (into phone to mom) Hello?Mrs. Johnson: Hi, sweetheart, its your mom!Mike: Hi, Mom! Im on the other line with Dad.Mrs. Johnson: Oh thats nice, dear. I need to talk to him, too. Im planning our trip to New York. Id prefer to come in September, but your father wants to come during the holidays. Now you tell him Mike: Wait a minute, I cant stand sending messages. Can you hold on a second? Im going to try to connect you two (into phone to both mom and dad) Hello? Is everybody here?Mr. Johnson: Yeah, Im here (mom laughs) Oh this is what I call a family reunion!Mike: (all laugh) Yeah!Woman: (to Mike) Shh! Do you mind? (to her friend) I cant stand cell phones especially in public places!Video Track 3-6-4 Woman: (talking loudly on cell phone) No! No, no, no Go the taxi line find the taxi line theres one just outside. Its right outside. No its right outside of the airport. Go inside and ask someone, OK? All right. Well see you soon twenty minutes or so OK. Bye!Roberto: I cant stand cell phones. Why do people use them so often especially in public places?Mike: I know. I only use my cell phone when I need it. I find it to be a form of no