研究生英语听力第5章课本原文VIP

Chapter FivePart Two Scanning for the Main IdeaGreg: Hi, Im Greg. How can I help you today?Customeromer: Im interested in buying a CD player, but Im a little confused. Whats the difference between this Fony CD player and the Yamagoto?Greg: Well, theyre both $399, but the Fony is a single-disc player and the Yamagoto has a five-disc carousel.Customer: A five-disc what? Im lost. Whats that?Greg: On the Fony, you can only play one CD at a time. The Yamagoto holds five discs, so you can listen to five times as much music.Customeromer: AhSo, do you think the Yamagoto is a better deal?Greg: Well, it is an unbeatable CD player for the price, but you might want to consider this Demmon over here. It holds five discs and has the direct access feature.Customer: Direct access? Whats that?Greg: With direct access all of the buttons that are on the remote control are also on the CD player itself. For example, if you want to choose song number 3, you can select it using the buttons on the remote control or you can punch it in on the front of the CD player.Customer: Oh, I like that. I wish I had direct access on my TV. My kids are always hiding the remote control and its a real nuisance to change the channel without the remote. How much will the Demmon player run me?Greg: This Demmon will run you $699, but if you wait until Friday, it will be on sale for $649.Customer: Wow! Thats still $250 more than the other two. What gives?Greg: Well, its not just the direct access feature. The Demmon player has far greater sound. If sound quality is important to you, this is really one of the best. As a matter of fact, all Demmon players have superb sound quality.Customer: Sound is important. Im just not too sure if I can afford $649 worth of sound. Do you have a player with the direct access feature thats a little cheaper than the Demmon?Greg: Yes, we do. We have a wonderful five-disc Sonapanic with direct access thats going for $419. Customer: That sounds a lot more affordable. Im curious though. The CD players youve shown me hold either one or five CDs. Are those the only two choices?Greg: Oh no. Take a look over here. This Fony Megastorage CD player holds a whopping 200 CDs.Customer: 200 CDs? Youve got to be kidding! Thats amazing!Greg: Yeah! This one only costs $699, has direct access, and comes with a free pair of headphones.Customer: Dont you get free headphones with all CD players?Greg: No. They stopped doing that years ago. Now they only come with the high-end models. This Fony comes with headphones, and the $649 Demmon that we looked at earlier comes with them as well.Customer: Well it should for that price. What about the Sonapanic?Greg: No, sorry.Customer: Tell me about the warranty with the Soanapanic.Greg: All Sonapanics come with a two-year warranty.Cukst: Is that the same for the other brands?Greg: No, actually, the Fonys are only covered for one year, the Demmon for five years, and the Yamagoto for three.Customer: HmmWell, from very everything youve told me, it really sounds like the Sonapanic is the best one for me. Its the right price and it has all of the features that I want.Greg: Its a good choice. Im sure youll enjoy it. Now, will that be cash or charge?Customer: OhIm really just looking today. Thank you very much for your time.Greg: (Somewhat sarcastically) Yes, certainly.Part ThreeExercise 1B1. Mom: Now, I want two pounds, dear. How many do you think that is? Boy: Maybe 100?Mon: No, silly. Thats far too many. Guess again.Boy: Maybe ten?Mon: No, probably about four or five.Boy: Which one should I take, mommy?Mom: OhThe red ones are much sweeter than the green ones. Lets buy some red ones this time.Boy: Okay. One TwoMom: Oh no! No! No! Watch out! You have to take them from the top or else theyll fall all overBoy: Whoops! Oh no! Theyre falling down.Mom: Oh my goodness. Look at this mess.Boy: Im sorry.2. A: Gee. There are so many brands to choose from. I cant decide.B: Well, do you like domestic or imported?A: Im really not sure. I really never drink alcohol. Im only getting some now for the party tonight.B: Well the imported kind is usually a little stronger and it has more flavor.A: Oh, then maybe Ill try a few six-packs of this one from Germany.B: Yeah, but theyre also a lot more expensive than domestic ones.A: Oh boy. Gee. I really dont know. Now Im really confused.3.A: Will you look at that guy? Hes got a whole basket full. What does he think hes doing?B: I dont know, but somebody should say something.A: You have to watch out. I heard about someone who started a flight when they told him to leave the express like. You really have to be careful when you get angry at a stranger. You never know. They might be crazy.B: Well, then, maybe we should call the manager. Of course he might not have seen the sign. We could just go over to him and tell him in a nice way.A: Thats the job of the checker. Lets see what she does when its his turn.B: Oh, lets just tell him. If he didnt see the sign, its really not fair to make him go back and wait in another line.Exercise 2B1. A: Did you realize its Eddys birthday the day after tomorrow?B: Oh no! I completely forgot. Weve got to get something fast.A: No sweet. Ive got the Gonif catalog right here. I was just admiring the shirts on page 17.B: Let me see. Oh, yeah. Those are nice. I could see Eddy in one of those. Do you know what size he wears?A: Oh, he must be a mediumabout a 15-15.B: Ooh. I really like this red one.A: Oh, no way! He wouldnt be caught dead in a red shirt.B: Well, how about this nice dark blue long-sleeved one?A: Yeah. Thatll be perfect. How much is it?B: Its $32.50 for one, $25.50 if you buy two.A: Oh, well in that case, Ill get one, too. What do you think of this yellow one? Oh wait thats long sleeved. I want short sleeved.B: Thats fine. Theyre all the same price.A: Now dont forget. Im a large, 16.B: O.K. Thats $51.00 plus shipping. How do you want them to send it?A: Well, wed better have them ship it express delivery. So, that will be $51.00, plus 7.95 shipping and an extra $12.00 for express delivery. Lets call them right now.2.A: The Gonif Company. Can I help you?B: Yes, Im interested in ordering the leather shoes on page 27 of your lastest catalogue. Its item number YS107D.A: Do you want the flats or the heels?B: Oh, I didnt realize you could order those with heels. Let me thinkNo, I still think I want the flats. I think theyll be more comfortable.A: O,K. So, thats on e pair of YS107D. And what size will you need?B: I usually wear a size 7. Do these shoes run smaller or larger?A: They tend to be a little on the small side, so you should order a size 8 to be safe.B: O.K. Now, I can return them if they dont fit, right?A: Absolutely. We have a money-back guarantee. And, well even pay the postage. Now, what color did you want?B: I think Ill go with the blackYou know, I also need a pair in brown. HmmLet me see how these work out. I can always order those later.A: O.K. So, thats one pair of black simple leather flats in size 8 at $82.95. And how would you like to pay for them today?B: UhI guess Ill put them on my Gonif card.A: Would you like those sent by standard or express delivery?B: Oh, theres no rush. Just send it standard.3. A: O.K. Lets fill in this order form so we can fax it to them before their 3 oclock deadline.B: Thats a good idea.A: Now weve decided just to order the CD player today and well get the portable TV next time, right?B: Yeah, thats what we said.A: O.K. And, were going with the Demmon five-dics CD player?B: Right.A: All rightyUh, first, Ill need the page number from the catalogue.B: Eighty-seven.A; And the item number?B: B-N-2-5-5A: DescriptionWhat do they mean here?B: Just put what it is: Demmon five-disc CD player. Theyll know what that is.A: Quantity: onePriceWhat was the exact price again?B: Its $595.A: Five hundred ninety-five dollars. Got it. Method of delivery is nextOohLook at this. For anything up to fifty pounds its a flat delivery charge of $30. We might as well order the TV now and save money on the delivery charge.B: Yeah. It doesnt make sense to shell out thirty bucks twice.A: O.K. Find the page number for the TV.B: Lets seeThats on page 94. The item number is B-N-884.A: Description?B: A Fony 13”-portable color TV.A: The price was $219, right?B: Right.A: So, its $595 for the CD player, $219 for the TV, and $30 for standard delivery. All right. Get the credit card so I can fill in the credit card number and expiration date.Part Four: Focus: Contrast and ConcessionExercise 11. I wanted to buy a Fony, but2. Even though the expiration date was yesterday3. Although I wanted to keep the shoes4. Although there was a 20% discount on the shirt5. The woman had 15 items, but6. Even though the supermarket is open 24 hours a day7. John used his Gonifcard although8. Alan bought a new car even though.9. Although that shirt looks good on you,10. Bartons is having a sale, butExercise 21. Even though the store had a sale that day, I couldnt really find any good deals.2. Domestic cheese is a good price, but the imported cheese is really much more delicious.3. Department stores have a lot of good sales, but if you want really good deals, go to a wholesale warehouse.4. Even though the Fony had an extended warranty. I decided to buy the Yamagoto.5. Spinellis is popular, but its prices are exorbitant.6. That beautiful gray suit is 100% pure wool, but it isnt practical for everyday use.7. Even though the sale prices at Cottonworths are the best, the quality of their clothes is inferior.8. Even though fastfood hamburgers are loaded with fat and cholesterol, they are very popular.Part FiveExercise 11. Which cereal do you think is the best deal?2. How long is the warranty for this model?3. Where can I pay for this CD player?4. How much does a brand new four-door car run?5. What size is the color Fony?6. And how would you like to pay for that, Maam?7. How are you going to order your TV?Exercise 21. The truck is really a better deal than the car.2. We have a 20-inch Sonapanic TV and a 13-inch portable Apex. TV. They are both color.3. A Demmon 200 megastorage CD player with a five-year warranty will run you $700.4. The sports car will run you more than the ninivan.5. Even though the supermarket sells every brand, the corner store had a better deal.6. That blue cotton sweater looks fantastic on you, but the weather is going to get cold soon.7. Even thought the beer is on sale for half the usual price, I find the taste bitter.Exercise 31. Question: How much is the armchair on sale? A: Look on page 51! Theres a two-day furniture sale at the Furniture Barn. B: Whats on sale? A: Theres a black leather Italian armchair for only $500. That would look fantastic in my bedroom. B: That sounds great. I saw the same chair at Bradshaws Department Store last week for $650.2. Question: How are these people shopping? A: Ooh, look. The short-sleeve shirts are on sale. B: Only $14 a piece. Thats a great price. And look at all the different colors. A: That blue one is great. Do you see one that color in a medium? B: Yeah, over here. I really like the red; itll go great with my new jeans. A: HmmThese mediums seem a little small. Id better try on a medium and a large. B: I love all these colors! I think Ill try on the red in a small and a medium in blue.3. Question: What kind of blouse did the woman buy? A: Your blouse is gorgeous! Is it new?B: Uh-huh. I bought it yesterday.A: It looks so elegant.B: Its 100% silk, imported from China.A: Wow; it must have cost a fortune.B: Not really. I got it on sale50% off.A: Where?B: Af Findlays.A: Is the sale still on?B: Yes, but youd better hurry. Todays the last day.A: Okay. Bye!4. Question: Which soda is the best deal?A: We need to buy some soda for tonights party.B: Look at all the different kinds! Which one should we get?A: Why dont we get the orange? Its on sale for $4.B: What about this cola? Its only $2.5.A: The cola is only $2.50, but the orange is a twelve-pack and the cola only a six-pack.B: Yeah, but do we want that much soda?A: Sure. If we dont drink it all