新世纪大学英语视听说教程3(第三版)听力原文.doc

Unit l, Lesson AAudio Track 3-1-1, Audio Track 3-1-2Leticia: Hello?Paula: Hi, Leticia. Its Paula.Leticia: Hi, Paula. How are you? Have you finished packing yet?Paula: Almost.Leticia: You must be excited. Whens your flight?Paula: Tomorrow. At 9 a.m. Listen, Leticia, I need your help.Leticia: OK. Whats up?Paula: Well, as you know, Im going on vacation for two weeks. Do you think you could water my plants while Im away?Leticia: Sure. No problem.Paula: Great. They need water twice a week. Theres one plant in the bedroom and one in the kitchen.Leticia: OK-say, how about your dog? Should I feed her, too?Paula: No, thats OK. Im putting her in a kennel.Leticia: All right, then, Ill water your plants-and-oh, how about the mail? Should I pick it up for you?Paula: Actually, Ive already asked the mailman to stop mail delivery. Thanks for asking, though.Leticia: Well, have a great trip!Paula: Thanks, Leticia. I really appreciate your help.Leticia: My pleasure. Wait a second. I don t have any keys to your place.Paula: Oh, thats right. Will you be home around 8 tonight?Leticia: Yeah, I think so.Paula: OK, Ill drop byIll give you the keys then.Leticia: OK! See you tonight. Bye!Paula: Bye! Thanks again!Audio Track 3-1-3, Audio Track 3-1-4, Audio Track 3-1-5W: Wow, Jun, you look relaxed! Did you enjoy the long weekend?J: I sure did actually. Actually I took a big trip.W: Over the weekend? We only had three days off!J: Yep! But I visited four countries in three days!W: What?!J: I love to fly! You might say Im an airplane freak!W: Thats interesting. Where did you go?J: I visited Korea, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines.W: Sounds like you were busy.J: I was. I only had only four hours in so. So I have to finish my shopping very quickly. Sometimes I had to run between connecting flights.W: Wait a minute. What about your baggage? Didnt you have to wait for it?J: No, I didnt have much, only one carry-on bag, it just fits the overhead compartment.W: So let me get this straight. You spent your weekend in an airplane flying around?J: Basically yes. I fly standby.W: Standby?J: Yes, as a standby passenger. I dont have a reservation. At the last minute, they let me know if theres a seat available. They give me a boarding pass and I get on.W: All these flying must be expensive.J: Well, Im an airline employee. Im a sales representative for Twin Star Airlines. So I know most of the flight attendants and I can almost fly for free.W: Lucky you!Audio Track 3-1-6Matt: Have you done all the errands?Tina: No, I havent finished them yet.Matt: You dont have to go to the post office, Ive canceled the mail delivery.Tina: Well, Ive picked up the plane tickets. But I havent taken the dog to the kennel. What about you? Have you washed the dishes?Matt: No, I havent cleaned the kitchen. But Ive already watered the plants, and Ive given our keys to Mrs. Smith.Tina: What about your suitcase? Have you packed it?Matt: Not yetBut dont worry: theres still lots of time!Audio Track 3-1-7S: Are you almost ready?J: Yes, I think so. But we always forget so many things. Did you get the travelers checks at the bank yesterday?S: Yes I did. And I paid the bills too.J: Well, I changed our voice mail message and I confirmed all of our flights.S: Great! Lets remember to give the house keys to Mr. Jacobsen so he can come in and water our plants.J: This afternoon I have to stop the mail delivery at the post office.S: And could you please take the dog to kennel?J: No, I hate that. He always looks so scared.S: And this time lets remember to empty the trash before we leave.J: And well give away all the fresh food. Last year there were black tomatoes and green meat in our refrigerator after our vacation.S: I made a note to myself unplug the computer.J: And I promised to turn off all the lights. The electric bill was terrible last time.S: Maybe we should write a list, they may be used again on our next vacation.Audio Track 3-1-8, Audio Track 3-1-9Tips for better packingAre you planning to travel for a weekend or several months around the country or overseas? Here are some tips to help you pack your bags.1. Pre-trip planning. Make a packing list to help you remember everything. Reveal it about a week before your trip. Plan a time to go shopping for things you need for your trip. Dont pack the night before you travel. Youll forget things when youre in a hurry.2. Tagging luggage. Before packing, put names tags on valuable items like cameras and cellphones. Make sure that each piece of luggage, including carry-on has a luggage tag on it. If you know your hotels address and phone numbers, put it on your luggage tags.3. Saving space. Pack small items: socks, belts and etc inside your shoes. It uses the empty space and helps the shoes to hold their shape. Pack your clothes in plastic bags. If youre traveling with a friend, plan your packing together, share your alarm clock, toothpaste or first aid kit.4. Your carry-on bag. The most important items for your trip: passport, plane tickets, travelers checks, credit cards keys and etc should go in your carry-on bag. Always keep them with you. Keep your carry-on bag small and light. Put those the heavy items in your checking luggage. Use soft bags such as backpacks or shoulder bags for carry-ons. They fit easily under the airplane seat or into the small overhead compartment.5. Other ideas. Bring an empty bag for souvenirs from the trip. Remember to pack a few rub of bans, safety pins and plastic bags, they can be very useful. Bring some snacks such as nuts, cookies or dried fruit, you can eat them if you dont have enough time for a meal. Sharing food is a good way to made other travelers.Audio Track 3-1-10, Audio Track 3-1-11, Audio Track 3-1-12Going solo is the way to go!How do you usually travel? Do you go with a close friend or a group of friends? Do you join a tour group? Do you travel with your family? Have you ever imagined going solo? In the mid 1990s, it was estimated that 9 million Americans were planning a summer vacation alone. Since then, the number of solo travelers has increased.You may think that traveling alone would be scary or boring. Well, according to people who do it, thats not exactly true. Solo travelers often have positive experiences: they make new friends, get to know themselves better, and can make their own schedules.There are many different things you can do on a vacation alone. Some solo travelers use the time to learn or practice a sport such as golf, mountain climbing, or scuba diving. Others go and stay on a ranch and learn how to ride a horse. You can pretend to be a cowboy or a cowgirl for a day!You may not believe this, but some travelers like to study on their vacation. They even go to vacation college at a university or join a research team as a volunteer worker. Its hard but satisfying work. You can play scientist for a week or two while you help someone with their project.For solo travelers of different ages and genders, there are many travel options, There are tours for women only and for people over the age of 60. And, of course, there are trips for singles who are looking for romance. One company offers trips that focus on fine dining-there is time for sightseeing during the day and for sharing a delicious meal with new friends at night.The next time you take a trip somewhere, why dont you consider going solo?Bon voyage!Unit 2 Lesson AAudio Track 3-2-2, Audio Track 3-2-3Carson and Jenna are looking for a vacation rental home. Listen. Circle the one they choose.Jenna: OK, I think we have two choices. The first place is a little house. Its located in a fruit orchard.Carson: Really?Jenna: Yeah. And you can eat as much fruit as you want. When its in season, of course. Oh-but wait. It says theres no air conditioner.Carson: Thats OK. Its on the rainy side of the island. Its cooler there. We can use a fan.Jenna: Youre probably right- Say. It looks pretty basic. No washing machine or dryer- not even a TV!Carson: Oh no! What are we going to do without a TV? Thats terrible!Jenna: Very funny. Im just letting you know about the place.Carson: I know. Whats our second choice?Jenna: Its on the opposite side-the sunny side-of the island. Very fancy place with a big swimming pool. It s only three blocks from the ocean.Carson: Who needs a swimming pool? I mean, its only three blocks.Jenna: I see your point. Well, the pool area also has barbecue grills, beautiful gardens-Carson: You like the second place better. I can tell.Jenna: Well, it does have everything. Washing machine, dryer, TV, VCR, frying pan*Carson: All we need is a toothbrush and a swimsuit- Lets go with the second choice.Jenna: OK. III call them right now and reserve it. I can t wait to go!Audio Track 3-2-4, Audio Track 3-2-5Ashley is asking Jose for help. Listen to the Conversation and complete each sentence.Ashley: Excuse me, I m trying to get to the City Zoo.Jose: Oh, let me thinkok, um, how are you getting there?Ashley: I want to drive, if its convenient.Jose: Well, the directions are easy. See that road over there?Ashley: Yes.Jose: Thats Second Avenue. Just go straight down Second and turn left at the traffic light. Ashley: Ok.Jose: You re be Church Avenue and it goes straight to the zoo.Ashley: Oh, so it s not so farJose: No, but the traffic is usually heavy. And I dont think the zoo has many parking spaces available for cars.Ashley: Hmm.Jose: Maybe you should take the subway.Ashley: Where do I catch it?Jose: There s subway entrance right in front of the park. Take the red line three stops. Get off at the City Zoo stop. Its pretty obvious.Ashley: Thanks a lot.Jose: No problem.Ashley: Oh, wait. One more thing. How much does the subway cost?Jose: Two dollars. Audio Track 3-2-6A realtor is showing house to Mrs. Willis. Listen to the conversation and decide which picture matches the situation.Realtor: Hello, Mrs.Willis, I think this house is perfect for you. I hope you like it.Mrs. Willis: It is nice and roomy.Realtor: Yes, theres a lot of room. Its a four bedroom house.Mrs.Willis: Great. I need a room for my home office because I work at home a lot. And I need two rooms for my kids.Realtor: And theres also a big yard.Mrs. Willis: Great! Id love to have a garden. My kids can play there.Realtor: Shall we go outside and have a look?Mrs. Willis: OKAudio Track 3-2-7Listen to a talk about ways to improve life in the city. Then fill on the blanks with information you hear.There are several ways to improve life in my city. Our biggest problem is transportation. We really need more ways to get around. Id like to ride my bicycle to work, but there is too much traffic on the streets. We need safer places for bicycling and walking. Another problem is the parks. We have some nice parks, but we dont take good care of them and they are often dirty. We need cleaner parks, where children can play and adults can relax. One more problem is nightlife. Theres nothing to do in the evening. We should build a big theater for plays and concerts.Audio Track 3-2-8, Audio Track 3-2-9 Take back your streetTwo neighbors meet on a city sidewalk. They talk about planting more flowers along their street, or asking the city council to add bike lanes to a busy road. In small but important ways these people are changing the face of their cities.All around the world people are speaking up and working hard to make their cities safer and more pleasant pedestrians. Cities have painted cross walks on their streets, made their streets narrower put in traffic lights and speed bumps and made plans to help more kids walk all bike to school.Many people have learnt from a man from Brisbane Austrian, named David Engwicht. His book reclaiming our cities and towns has a simple message. He says that in the past, streets belong to everybody. Kids played there, and neighbors stopped there to talk. But now, streets are just for cars and trucks. People stay inside to get away from the noise and dangerous traffic, and we lose contact with our neighbors. Engwicht says that we should use streets for more than just transportation. People need to take back their streets.Engwicht travels around the world, helping people think differently about pedestrians, streets and neighborhoods. Besides his books and articles, he gives many speeches. He has worked in neighborhoods from Honolulu to Scotland.While Engwicht was writing his book he learnt about how neighbors in the city Delft, in the Netherlands, stopped dangerous traffic on the street.They put old couches, tables and planters in the streets. Cars could still pass, but they had to drive slowly. When the police arrived, the saw the value of these illegal actions to make the streets safer. Soon city officials started planning ways to make cars slow down, and “calm” the traffic. Engwicht says wed think about streets as our “outdoor living room”. “Calming” the traffic is just the beginning. Streets will be safe places for children again, and our neighbors will become our friends.Audio Track 3-2-10Creating spaces Jin Hee Park is a student at Stanford University in California. She studies hard, Of course, I came here for the academics,” she says. But it doesnt hurt that the campus is so beautiful. I walk around sometimes just to relax. Alejandro Vega, a banker in New York City jogs almost every evening after work in Central Park. Inever get bored. The park is so big. I can always find a different path with a new view. Niagara falls was on Ross Howards list of places to visit in upstate New York. The footpaths allowyou to get a wonderful view. You can even feel the spray from the falls on your face. What do these three places- Stanford University, Central Park, and Niagara Falls State Park- - -all have in common? They were all landscaped by Frederick Law Olmsted. Olmsted (1822-1903) has been called the father of landscape architecture. In the 1800s, more and more people were moving to the cities. Some community leaders becameworried about the quality of life. They began a beautification campaign. In 1857, a design contest was held for a new park in New York City. Olmsted and his partner, CalvertVaux, won the contest. Central Park was the finished product- the first landscaped public park in theUnited States. Today, no trip to New York is complete without a visit to this beautiful park. Later in his life, Olmsted designed landscapes for college campuses, including Stanford University. In the late 1860s, he joined the Free Niagara movement. Members of the movement wanted to preserve the beauty of Niagara falls. Despite opposition and pressures from business to industrialize the area. Olmsted and others resisted. Olmsted designed footpaths to give visitors better views of the falls. In all his work, Olmsted preferred to preserve the natural beauty of an area. Today, there are pressures again to develop Niagara. On Goat Island, an island in Niagara Falls StatePark, there are now souvenir shops. There may be signs that say No Littering, but there is still a lot oftrash on the island. Most of the animals have disappeared. What would Frederick Law Olmsted say to all this?Audio Track 3-2-11Alejandro Vega, a banker in New York City jogs almost every evening after work in Central Park. I never get bored. The park is so big. I can always find a different path with a new view. Niagara falls was on Ross Howards list of places to visit in upstate New York. The footpaths allow you to get a wonderful view. You can even feel the spray from the falls on your face. What do these three places- Stanford University, Central Park, and Niagara Falls State Park- - -all have in common? They were all landscaped by Frederick Law Olmsted. Olmsted (1822-1903) has been called the father of landscape architecture.Audio Track 3-2-12In the 1800s, more and more people were moving to the cities. Some community leaders becameworried about the quality of life. They began a beautification campaign. In 1857, a design contest was held for a new park in New York City. Olmsted and his partner, CalvertVaux, won the contest. Central Park was the finished product- the first landscaped public park in theUnited States. Today, no trip to New York is complete without a visit to this beautiful park. Later in his life, Olmsted designed landscapes for college campuses, including Stanford University. In the late 1860s, he joined the Free Niagara movement. Members of the movement wanted to preserve the beauty of Niagara falls. Despite opposition and pressures from business to industrialize the area. Olmsted and others resisted. Olmsted designed footpaths to give visitors better views of the falls. In all his work, Olmsted preferred to preserve the natural beauty of an area. Today, there are pressures again to develop Niagara. On Goat Island, an island in Niagara Falls StatePark, there are now souvenir shops. There may be signs that say No Littering, but there is still a lot oftrash on the island. Most of the animals have disappeared. What would Frederick Law Olmsted say to all this?Unit 3, Lesson A, 2 Listening,Activity1-5Audio Track 3-3-1A. Listen to Ellie and Lees conversation. Circle the correct answersLee: Hi, Ellie.Ellie:Hi, Lee. How are you?Lee:Good. Hey there. Brandon. Hes so cute. And youre such a good mother.Ellie:Thanks. Everyone says. Its not always easy with your first child. You know, I agree with them.Lee:How old