新通用大学英语综合教程第三册听力Unit-2.doc

新通用大学英语综合教程第三册听力原文Unit 2Lesson 1Part 1 Making an AppointmentGuest: I need to see a dentist as soon as possible. I think its an emergency. I was wondering if youmight be able to recommend someone who speaks English.Clerk: Actually, theres one not far from here. Would you like me to make an appointment for you?Dentist: So I hear youre from overseas.Patient: Yes. From Venezuela. Thanks for fitting me in. This tooth is killing me.Dentist: Luckily, I had a cancellation. Glad to be of help.Patient: I really appreciate it. Thought Id better see someone right away.Dentist: Well, lets have a look.Part 2 Describing Symptoms at a Doctors OfficeConversation 1M: What seems to be the problem today, Mrs. Gilles?F: Well, Ive been feeling pretty dizzy for the last few days. I have to lie down all the time. I feel reallyweak and I have so little energy I cant even make myself lunch or dinner.M: Im sorry to hear that.F: And I can hardly walk up stairs. Im so short of breath whenever I try.M: Any pain?F: Funny you should ask. I have pain in my shoulder, too.Conversation 2 F = ChineseF: Is there anything bothering you today, Mr. Baker?M: Well, when I woke up this morning I felt terrible. I had this pain in the back of my neck, and I thoughtId better get in to see the doctor right away.F: Have you been coughing?M: A lot, actually. Ive had a bad cold for over a week now.F: That might explain the pain youve been feeling in your neck. Im going to give you something forthat cold.Conversation 3 M = AustralianM: The doctor will be right with you, Ms. Rice. Have you not been feeling well?F: Not great, actually. And Ive been sneezing like crazy.M: Oh, thats too bad.F: Anyway, today my back is killing me. So I thought, thats it, Id better come in.M: Come. Ill take you in to see the doctor.Conversation 4F: Youre here to see Dr. Fox?M: Yes, I am. Ive been really sick.F: Oh, Im sorry to hear that. Have you been nauseous?M: Oh yeah.F: Any vomiting?M: Yes. Im afraid Ive been throwing up everything I eat.F: Any dizziness?M: Not really. Just nauseousness.F: Well, Dr. Fox will be with you in a moment.Conversation 5M: Youre Ms. Pearlman?F: Yes, I am.M: The doctor will be with you soon. Can I ask you a few questions?F: OK.M: What brings you in today?F: Well, Ive been wheezing a lot since yesterday. I dont know whats wrong. Its really annoying.M: Are you allergic to anything?F: Not that I can think of.M: Any other symptoms?F: Not really.Conversation 6F: Mr. Rashid?M: Thats me.F: Hello, Mr. Rashid. The doctor will see you in just a moment. Are you in a lot of pain?M: Well, my hip has been bothering me a lot for the past two days. It hurts all the time.F: Hmm. Did you fall or have an accident?M: Not that I can remember.F: Any pain anywhere else? In your knees? Your elbows?M: No.Part 3 Talk about MedicationsConversation 1 M = Korean, F = TurkishM: Ms. Ramazan? Im Dr. Kim. I understand youre a long way from home.F: Thats right. Im here on business. From Turkey.M: But youre not feeling well?F: Its my back. Its really been killing me for several days now.M: Are you taking anything?F: Just some painkillers. But theyre really not helping.M: Let me give you a prescription for Percotrol. Its a very effective painkiller. I think you might find itvery helpful.F: Does it have any side effects?M: Very rarely. In some people it causes nausea or vomiting. But I really dont think youll have to worry.Call me if you feel at all nauseous, OK?F: Thanks.M: The dosage is one tablet in the morning, one in the evening, during meals. Youll see a full set ofinstructions when you pick up your prescription downstairs.F: Thank you, Dr. Kim.Conversation 2 M = Japanese, F= MexicanM: Lucy Fernandez? Im Dr. Hirano.F: Thanks so much for fitting me in.M: My pleasure. Where are you from?F: Mexico. Im here on business.M: Youre a long way from home! What can I do for you today?F: Well, Ive got a splitting headache, and Ive been kind of nauseous since Monday.M: You must feel terrible. Are you currently taking any medication?F: Ive been taking an antacid and a painkiller.M: Are you allergic to any medications?F: I think I might be allergic to penicillin. But Im not sure.M: Well, thats OK. Keep taking the painkiller for that headache. But you can stop taking the antacid. Imgoing to give you a prescription for your nausea. Take it twice a day.F: Will there be any side effects?M: It might make you a little tired during the day. But chances are youll be fine. Call me if you dont feelbetter.Conversation 3 M = ChineseM: Dr. Benson? Hi, Im Mark Goh.F: Hello, Mr. Goh. I hear youre not from around here.M: Right. Im visiting from Hong Kong for a few weeks.F: Youve come a long way to see a doctor! Well, what can I do for you today?M: My eyes have been really red for about a week now.F: Have you been using any medication?M: Well I got some eye drops at the drugstore, but they arent helping.F: For your condition, I think you might want something stronger. Im going to give you a prescriptionfor an eye ointment. Use it twice a day, and wash your eyes several times a day.M: OK.F: Its a strong medication, but there arent any side effects you need to worry about. If you keep youreyes clean, the ointment should do the trick.M: Thanks.F: Will you still be here next week? Id like you to come back to see me.M: Yes, Ill still be here.F: Good. You can make an appointment at the front desk on your way out.M: Thanks, Doctor.Part 4 Disease and TreatmentPassage 1 Parkinsons DiseaseParkinsons disease is a progressively disabling disease marked by trembling and increasing stiffnessof the muscles. The onset of this disease is gradual, which makes it difficult to diagnose in its early stage.Trembling usually begins in one or both hands; eventually the thumb and forefinger may show a rapidrepetitive movement. In addition to muscular rigidity, other symptoms include slow body movement, poorcoordination, and unbalance. A shortening of muscles along the front of the neck tends to bend the head andspine forward, while the lack of animation in the face creates a mask like expression. As these symptomsworsen, chronic fatigue, mental confusion, and speech impairment may develop and the person withParkinsons may find it impossible to walk unassistedly.Passage 2 Laughter Is the Best MedicineTheres a saying in English, “Laughter is the best medicine.” Now studies suggest that this sayingmight really be true.Everyone knows that stress is bad for your health. It can give you headaches. It can cause heart attacksand other serious medical problems. When we laugh, our stress is reduced. Then the body is able to fightdisease better.People who laugh a lot have lower blood pressure than the average person. When a person laughs, hisor her blood pressure goes down. When this happens, breathing becomes deeper, sending more oxygen andnutrients throughout the body. Also, laughter pushes out more air from the lungs than it takes in, whichhelps to clean out the lungs.Laughter is good exercise, too! Some doctors have estimated that a person can burn as many calories bylaughing as by riding an exercise bike for several minutes.Laughter can even help improve your memory. When you laugh, your muscles relax and psychologicalstress is reduced. This keeps the brain alert and allows you to remember more information.Some doctors are beginning to prescribe laughter along with certain medications and a healthy diet. Itseasy to include laughter in your daily schedule. Just read something humorous or watch a funny video. Andwho knows it might save your life!Passage 3 Race and DiseaseResearchers have found more evidence that suggests a relationship between race and rates of lungcancer among smokers. A new study shows that black people and native Hawaiians are more likely todevelop lung cancer from smoking. It compared their risk to whites, Japanese-Americans and Latinos.The study, however, found almost no racial or ethnic differences among the heaviest smokers. Thesewere people who smoked more than thirty cigarettes each day.Other comparisons have shown that black people are more likely than whites to get lung cancer fromsmoking. But the scientists say few studies have compared the risks among native Hawaiians, Asians andLatinos.Researchers at the University of Southern California and the University of Hawaii did the new study.The New England Journal of Medicine published the findings.The eight-year study involved more than one hundred and eighty thousand people. They provideddetails about their tobacco use and their diet as well as other information. They included current and formersmokers and people who never smoked. Almost two thousand people in the study developed lung cancer.Researchers say genetics might help explain the racial and ethnic differences. There could be differencesin how peoples bodies react to smoke. But environmental influences, including the way people smoke,could also make a difference.Last June, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved a drug designed to treat heartfailure in black patients. The name is BiDil. The agency called it “a step toward the promise of personalizedmedicine.”Lesson 2Part 1 Seeing a DoctorExample: A: Nikki, whats wrong?B: My head is killing me. I keep taking medicine, but it doesnt help.A: You must feel terrible! You should go to the doctor.1. A: Hello, Im Jessica Banks. I have a 2:00 appointment.B: OK. And what brings you in to the office today?A: One of my fillings came out.B: Oh no! How did you lose a filling?A: I dont know, but it really hurts!B: Im sorry. The doctor will see you in just a minute.2 A: Hi, Susan.B: Hi, Jim. You look awful.A: Thanks.B: No, I mean, you must feel terrible. Do you have a cold?A: No, I dont. Its my allergies. I forgot to take my allergy medication this morning. I cant stop sneezing.The trees and flowers are making my eyes red and itchy. Im going to take something right now.3 A: Is anything bothering you today, Mr. Kemper?B: No, Dr. Powell. I feel fine. I just came in to get my allergy shot.A: OK, Ill give you the shot, and youll be out of here quickly.B: Thats great. Thanks.Part 2 Seeing a DentistScriptA: Thanks for fitting me in this morning. I needed to see someone right away.B: Glad to be of help. Whats the trouble?A: I think I broke a tooth.B: You must be in a lot of pain.A: Yeah, its really killing me.B: Well, lets have a look. I might be able to fix it today.A: Will I need a prescription afterwards?B: Maybe. I might give you some painkillers.Part 3 Getting to Know Some Health MattersPassage 1 The Sleep Problems in AmericaA new report says an estimated 50 000 000 to 70 000 000 Americans have sleep problems. It says manymore are suffering from lack of sleep.A group of sleep research organizations asked the Institute of Medicine to study the problem. Theinstitute is part of Americas National Academy of Sciences. The study examined why we need sleep, theeffects of sleep loss and other sleep disorders. A fourteen-member committee carried out the study. TheInstitute of Medicine reported their findings earlier this month.Harvey Colten of Columbia University in New York City led the study. He says sleep disorders are notrecognized enough by the general public and the medical community.The report says too few researchers are studying sleep disorders. It also says too few health care workersare trained to identify and treat the problem.The report says American businesses lose more than 100 000 000 dollars a year because of tired workers.Some employees are too tired to report for work. They have accidents or are less productive at work. Othercosts included increased visits to doctors.The study found that twenty percent of injuries caused by serious car accidents are linked to sleepydrivers. Alcoholic drinks were not linked to the accidents. Other studies have linked poor sleep to an increasedrisk of health problems like heart disease, depression and unhealthy amounts of body fat. Researchers saythe reason for this link is unclear.Many experts say a good amount of sleep is as important to health as diet and exercise. They say mostpeople need seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Less than that can interfere with mental and physical abilities. It can lead to more serious problems, including severe sleeplessness. People with this conditiontemporarily stop breathing while they sleep.Researchers involved in the study are suggesting a number of steps to help prevent sleep disorders.They suggest a campaign to inform the public about the problem. They want increased education and trainingamong health care workers. And they are calling for new technology to identify and cure sleep problems.Passage 2 The Chronic DiseaseChronic diseases are the leading cause of death in the world. Yet health experts say these conditions areoften the most preventable. Chronic diseases include heart disease, stroke, cancer and lung disorders.The World Health Organization says chronic diseases lead to about 17 000 000 early deaths each year.The United Nations agency expects more than 380 000 000 people to die of chronic diseases by the year 2015.It says about 80% of the deaths will happen in developing nations.The W.H.O. says chronic diseases now cause two-thirds of all deaths in the Asia-Pacific area. In tenyears it could be almost three-fourths. People are getting sick in their most economically productive years.In fact, experts say chronic diseases are killing more middle-aged people in poorer countries than in wealthierones.The W.H.O. estimates that chronic diseases will cost China alone more than 5 000 000 000 dollars in thenext ten years. That estimate represents the costs of medical treatment and lost productivity. Russia andIndia are also expected to face huge economic losses. It says deaths from chronic diseases have increasedlargely as the result of economic gains in many countries.Health officials say as many as 80% of deaths from chronic diseases could be prevented. They say animportant tool for governments is to restrict the marketing of alcohol and tobacco to young people. Also,more programs are needed to urge healthy eating and more physical activity.U.N. officials aim through international action to reduce chronic