中科院英语听说教程听力原文及答案Unit 7.doc

UNIT 7Why Dont You.?Suggesting and ComplainingIntroduction There are many ways of trying to get people to do things for their own good. The expressions you use depend on:A) How likely you think the other person is to accept the suggestion, andB) Who you are and who youre talking tothe roles youre playing. Remember that suggestions or advice on personal matters are usually given only to close friends or when someone asks for advice. North Americans like to “do their own thing” and “mind their own business”. But if you do want to make a suggestion, there are several useful expressions you can use. They bear a different degree of directness and politenessfrom polite expressions to direct advice. Listen to these “I was wondering if youd ever thought of.”, and “Youd better.” These are two expressions at opposite extremes of directions. Can you think of the others between them?Answers to the Questions:1. Close friends or someone asking for them.2. A brief or strong expression such as “youd better.”3. No. They are only different in degree of politeness and directness.Background Information:Tips on Giving Suggestions and Persuading: In order to give good valuable suggestions or persuade successfully, one has to show his understanding of the person and the issue. There should be a heart-to-heart talk. For instance, a good friend of yours hints that she really wants to commit suicide because she lost her love. If you persuade her in such superficial ways as saying “Well, think about your parents. or Its not worthy, because your boyfriend is not a good man. There are many others better than he is,” you are not a likely helper. You should be aware that at that moment she is totally obsessed. She is about ready to give up on everything and she is not concerned with anyone, including her parents. The idea of having had a “bad” boyfriend can make her even less confident or completely forlorn. In this case, you should deal with it like “peeling a garlic”, helping her release the “energy” of love or hatred or whatever you may call it. It might be better to start with something like this: “If I were you, Id think of the same thing.” Make her believe you understand her and are willing and able to help her, and make her believe she is normal and mentally sound, hence making her more confident about herself and life in general. In order to be successful in these kinds of situations, one has to learn to think, analyze, and then speak or give suggestions.Tips on Complaining: Complaining is expressing pain, discontent, or dissatisfaction. You complain every day about the weather, the food we eat, the traffic, our work, money problems, and other areas of our lives. Although you can certainly be rude when you complain (“This steak tastes like leather!”), you usually try to be more tactful and polite (“This steak seems to be overdone.”). You also do not usually complain just to complain (although some people do). Theres almost always a reason for the complaint. The man complaining about his steak being overcooked might add a request: “Could you please have the cook prepare me another onemedium rare, as I requested?” Complaints take many forms, but the most common are simple statements of fact, followed by a question asking for suggestions or by requests. If you are complaining directly to the “blameworthy” person, a request might follow; if you are complaining to a third person, or about your own problems, you might want to seek for suggestions or advice. Sometimes you dont directly offer or ask for a solution to our problem. You just complain in an effort to get sympathy and cooperation. See the following example:Patient: May I see the dentist now?Nurse: Do you have an appointment?Patient: Im afraid not.Nurse: In that case, youll have to wait. You see there are many people waiting to see the dentist.Patient: My tooth is killing me, maam, I just cant bear it any longer.Nurse: Oh. If its a real emergency, I could talk to the dentist and squeeze you in. Sometimes, you dont complain directly about the thing. Rather, you choose more tactful remarks to solve the problem. See the following example and notice the function of the underlined sentences:Wife: That program on drug abuse is supposed to be excellent, honey. Is the game almost over?Husband: About 30 more minutesmaybe more.Wife: It seems like youve been watching it all night. I hope its over by 9:30.Husband: It probably wont be, but I dont mind if you want to change channels. Its not a very good game.Husband: Im sure. San Franciscos going to lose anyway. Part One Listening InSally: Do you feel like doing anything tomorrow evening, Peter?Peter: Yes, all right. What do you suggest?Sally: How about going to see “Star Wars”? Its on locally and they say its very good.Peter: Well, we could, I suppose, but I dont really like science-fiction films all that much. Of course, if youd like to see it.Sally: No, no. I dont mind. It was just a suggestion, thats all.Peter: We could always go to Daves party, I suppose. Sally: Dave?Peter: Yes, Dave Wilkins. You know. that chap who works for the B.B.C. Hes having a sort of house-warming party. Everyones invited. So if you fancy going, then we.Sally: No, I dont think so somehow! You know what Daves parties are like. I still havent recovered from the last one we went to.Peter: Well, it was only an idea.Sally: No, Id prefer to go somewhere else; if you dont mind. Just the two of us.Peter: Would you like to go for a meal, then? We could go to that new restaurant in Chelsea. Brian told me the food was really great.Sally: Yes, that would be nice. Lets do that. And why dont we call in on Bob and Sue on the way home? Weve been promising to go and see them for ages.Peter: Yes, good idea. We could even go on to Daves party afterwards.Sally: Peter! If you think Im going.Peter: Its all right. Im only joking!Answers to the Questions:1. Because he doesnt really like science-fiction films.2. Sally doesnt mind.3. Because Daves last party gave her a bad impression.4. They finally decide to go for a meal.5. Because Brian suggested it was very good.6. They would possibly call in on Bob and Sue on the way home.Part Two Better ListeningSection AM: Would you like to get together this weekend?W: Sure. What would you like to do?M: Well, how about seeing a movie?W: That sounds good. Did you have any particular movie in mind?M: Well, they say that “A Man and His Horse” is very good. Its playing at the Rialto Theater.W: Well, to tell the truth, I dont like Westerns very much.M: Maybe we shouldnt see a movie. Maybe we should do something else.W: Okay. Would you be interested in doing something outdoors?M: Sure. Any suggestions?W: Well, we could go ice-skating.M: Oh. Im afraid I dont really enjoy going ice-skating. How about going hiking?W: Well, to tell the truth, Ive gone hiking several times in the past few weeks.M: Really? Then I guess you must be pretty tired of hiking.W: I am. Lets do something else.M: Why dont we just have dinner together somewhere this Saturday?W: That sounds like a good idea.Notes: Westerns means movies set in the western parts of the United States.Answers to the Questions:1. He asked her if shed like to get together that weekend.2. He first suggested seeing a film.3. A Man and His Horse.4. Because the woman doesnt like Westerns very much.5. No, because she had done it several times in the past few weeks.6. No.7. They finally agreed on having dinner together.Discussion Questions:1. Do you enjoy Chinese movies or western movies in general? Why?2. What do you enjoy doing in your free time when youre by yourself and with others?3. How does a man ask a woman to do something (have a date) in China? What do young people usually do on dates?Section BConversation OneA: Youve been to Paris, havent you?B: Yes. As a matter of fact, I used to live in Paris.A: Well, Im planning to visit there soon, and I was wondering if you could recommend some things to do.B: Sure. You should definitely go to Notre Dame Cathedral. You also ought to see The Palace at Versailles. And you must visit the Louvre.A: Those sound like excellent suggestions. Can you recommend any good places to eat?B: Yes. Make it a point to eat at “Maxims.” And if you go there, I suggest that you order the duck. Its delicious.A: That sounds good.B: Oh, and one more thing. Be sure to have someone take your picture in front of the Eiffel Tower.A: Ill do that.B: Is there anything else I can tell you about?A: I dont think so. Youve been very helpful. Thanks a lot.B: Send me a postcard, will you?A: Okay.Discussion Questions:1. Have you heard of or read about any scenery spots or historic places in New York which youd be interested in visiting? Whats interesting about those places?2. Which city in China is the biggest attraction for tourists? Why?3. Which is your favorite scenic or historic sight? Describe it and explain why you enjoy it so much.4. If someone visits your hometown, what would you recommend that he/she see, do or eat?Conversation TwoA: You look a bit worried, Claire. Whats the matter?B: I cant seem to wake up in the mornings.A: Oh, dear! That is a problem. But dont you have an alarm clock?B: Yes, of course, but I never seem to hear it.A: Well, why dont you buy an electric one? They go on ringing until you switch them off.B: Mmm, I doubt if that would do any good. Id just switch it off and go back to sleep.A: Well, perhaps you could ask the telephone operator to give you an early morning call. Its not that expensive.B: Yes, that sounds like a good idea. Thanks a lot.A: Not at all. I hope it works.Discussion Questions:1. Is it appropriate for you to give an acquaintance suggestions on their physical problems like nearsightedness even if you are consulted? What about emotional problems or problems with relationships (family, boy friend/girl friend, etc.)?2. Which topics do you feel comfortable giving advice about and which topics do you feel uncomfortable giving advice? Are they the same topics which you feel comfortable/uncomfortable receiving advice?Part Three Speaking OutFunctional ExpressionsMaking Suggestions:Dont you think it might be a good idea to.?I suppose youve already told her (how you feel)?Have you tried (saying no)?Have you thought about (asking him to leave)?Have you talked to (her about it)?I was wondering if youd ever thought of.I think it might be a good idea.Have you ever thought of.?You could always.If I were you, Id.Why dont you.You must (not).Lets.Enthusiasm (in suggesting or responding to a suggestion):Fantastic!Thats an excellent idea!Great!Thats a great idea! Really good!Wonderful! Sensational!I think itd be a great idea toIve got this fantastic idea, Hey! Ive got this really good ideaHey, this is sensational! Listen to thisLack of enthusiasm(after a suggestion):I think Id rather.I think Id prefer.We could, I suppose, but Id really like.Section AA Suggested Complete Version for Reference:A: Lets go swimming today.B: Good idea. Where do you want to go?A: Oh, I dont know. How about going to the town pool? Or, we could always swim at the lake.B: It doesnt make any difference to me. What would you prefer to do?A: I think Id prefer to go to the town pool.B: Okay. Thats fine with me.Part Four Comprehensive PracticeSection ADoctor: You must be feeling pretty sick, or you wouldnt be here.John: Well, I am, but why do you say that?Doctor: You never come in until youre really sick. You should come for a check-up more often, John. You ought to take care of your health. Whats the matter today?John: I have a cold, and I cant get rid of it. I have a sore throat, too. I feel all hot and cold. I must have a fever.Doctor: Well, well see about that. Just put this thermometer under your tongue. No, dont try to talk. You know, you didnt take a vacation last summer. You should take it easy. You should get away from the office for a while. All right, let me see that now.John: Do I have a temperature?Doctor: You certainly do. You should be home in bed right now. John: But, doctor! I have to get back to the office.Doctor: No, you dont. Youve got to go home and go to bed. And you have to stay there for a week. You mustnt take any more chances with your health.John: A week? Do I have to stay home that long? Theres so much workDoctor: Just forget about work. You mustnt think about it for a while. Here, Ill give you a prescription. Youve got to take this medicine four times a day. You mustnt forget it. And restthats the most important thing!Notes: Check-up means medical examination.Take chances means take risks.Suggested answers to the guided note-taking exercises:1. He caught a cold and has a sore throat and a fever.2. Suggestion 1: He should come for a check-up more often and take care of his health. Suggestion 2: He should take it easy and get away from the office for a while. Suggestion 3: He should be home in bed and stay there for a week. Suggestion 4: He mustnt think about work for a while, and he must remember the most important thingrest.3. 1) Carelessness 2) Busy at work4. He thought staying in bed for a week was too long and he worried about his office work.Discussion Questions:1. Under what circumstances do you have to make an appointment before you see a doctor?2. Do the Chinese doctors give you many suggestions after a diagnose is made if you dont ask for them?3. Do you always follow a doctors advice?Section B(Mac and Maria are good friends. Larry is Macs roommate.)By seven thirty Maria was glad to leave the hotel. It had been a long day and she was tired. She hurried to the restaurant, where she found Mac waiting for her. “Hi,” she said as she sat down across from him.Mac looked annoyed. “What happened? I was getting worried.”Maria looked surprised. “Oh, Im sorry. Didnt you get my message?”“What message?”“I called to tell you Id be late, and Larry promised to leave a note on your desk. Didnt you see it?”“No, I was late so I didnt go home. I came straight from school.”“Oh, Mac, Im sorry. They asked me to work late tonight and I didnt want to say no again. I didnt m