英语听力教程(第2册)Unit 3 听力原文

-Unit 3 听力原文Part I BSam:I wont be able to do the exam tomorrow. I just dont feel that Im ready.Counselor:You say that you dont feel ready for tomorrows exam . what do you feel like right now?Sam:Well, Im angry with myself because Im going to have to quit the exam and, well, I guess Im anxious. Yes, I feel very anxious.Counselor:When you think about this anxiety, what image do you have of yourself?Sam:Well, I see myself trying to explain to my Dad why I didnt make the grade on this course . and I see him getting angry . and, well, I start to feel Ive let him down again.Counselor:You dont feel ready for your exam, you feel anxious and you dont want to let your Dad down again. Tell me about the last time you let your Dad down.Sam: Oh, well, it was a year ago . Hed entered me for a chess competition and I got knocked out in the first match . he was angry because hed told all his friends how good I was.Counselor: What did you tell him . as an explanation when you lost the chess game?Sam: I told him that I wasnt ready to play in that league.Counselor:And now you are preparing to tell him that youre not ready to sit this examination?Sam: Yes, I suppose I am.Counselor:O.K. Sam, so what you are saying to me is that you feel reluctant to take the exam tomorrow because you do not like the thought of having to explain a poor grade or a failure to your father. Is that right, Sam?Sam: Yes. Thats exactly it.C1. A: When I read in English, I always want to understand every single word and so I spend a lot of time looking words up in my dictionary. This makes reading difficult for me because by the time Ive looked up the word in my dictionary, Ive forgotten what the rest of the sentence was about. Thats my trouble really I rely too much on my dictionary. B: Well, why dont you try to read a text without using your dictionary the first time you read it? Youll probably be able to understand most of it and guess what some of the words mean.2. A: I have to read a lot of books and articles in English for my work Im a consultant in business management. What I find most difficult is finding the main point in an article or a paragraph. I always try to take notes when Im reading and so sometimes I find that Im almost copying out the whole article because I cant decide what the really important points are. B: It might help if you read through the book or article very quickly first just to get an idea of what its about. I think its difficult to read something for the first time and take notes as well.3. A: I like reading novels and short stories in my own language and in English, but theres one thing I find very difficult in English. Im never quite sure if the writer is being serious or not. Several times Ive read something I thought was serious and later Ive found out it was supposed to be funny. B: I have exactly the same problem. I suppose the only thing to do is to read as much as possible. Then one day perhaps well understand the British sense of humor.4. A: I have to read a lot in English in my studies and this is causing me problems. I read too slowly in English. Do you think I can train myself to read quickly and at the same time understand what Im reading? B: Well, there are special courses in speed reading, I think. But you could probably help yourself if you set yourself a time limit and try to read as much as you can within the time. Ive done that and its helped me a lot.Part(Part I) Yes, the teacher I remember best was a teacher I had for French when I was at school . er . er . Many years ago - more years than I care to remember, Im afraid. Yes, I studied French with him for, um, ooh, let me see, it must have been five years, because I had him when I was in my first year there, when I was thirteen, and he was the main French teacher till I left. It was mainly because of him that I went on to study languages French and German at university. I mean, French was really the first language I ever learned. Well, I dont count Latin, because I never managed to speak any Latin at all. Er, well, this . this teacher didnt make it easy . he didnt make it easy at all, but I found that with him I really learned a lot. When I think back, I . dont really know why I liked him so much, because he was very strict with us. He made us work very hard I mean, lots of grammar exercises, vocabulary tests, that sort of thing er, and he wasnt very friendly either, for the first two or three years. Oh, as well as that, he didnt really try to make the classes interesting I mean, no . no video, of course, in those days, no cassettes . but, er, we had a few films in French every term. No, in fact, the only time we really practiced trying to speak French was, er, was with the wife of one of the music teachers, who was French, er, and she gave us an hours conversation class every week. But, you know, because of that man some people might say in spite of him . no, that wouldnt be fair, no but quite a lot of us began to like France and the French a lot, and, er, to visit France in the summer holidays to see it for ourselves. (Part II) Yes, I think with him I learned that when you learn a foreign language . its, it . well, its like opening a door or a into a foreign country. And thats good for you, I think, because you begin to see that the way they do things and think in your country is, um, isnt necessarily the only way or, indeed, the best way. Its funny, I still have a very clear picture of that teacher. He was English but he didnt look English somehow, cos he had very, very black hair and very dark eyes, and he wore glasses with black frames, but you could see his eyes very well, and everyone in the class always had the feeling that he was looking at them. And he had very thick, bushy eyebrows that made him look very, er, very serious. Yes, I remember he was very musical played the piano very well and sang. Now, he was quite a good rugby and tennis player. Great family man, too. He had three children and a very interesting wife. I suppose he must have been in his thirties when I knew him .Part Children of a Decade keep in touch with：保持联系 soak： 浸泡 come to：到达;共计;突然想起 put sb. off：使人离开、气馁 bring tears to：使落泪 emblazon：颂扬，盛饰 decade：十年 teddy：妇女连衫衬裤 chap：小伙子，小家伙，家伙 Lake District：湖区 porridge： 粥;麦片粥;稀饭 incident：事件，事变 goody-goody：会巴结的人 hymn：赞美诗;圣歌 homesick：思乡病 favorite：中意的 worst：最坏的 marvelous：非凡的;神乎其神 shy：害羞的 stupid：笨 Presenter: In this edition of our series “Children of a Decade” Ill be talking to Jack Thompson, who was born in 1940, and to Shirley Sutton, who was born in 1930. First of all, Jack, thanks for joining us. Perhaps . Jack: Not at all. Presenter: Perhaps youd tell us about your memories of your first holiday away from home? Jack: Oh . yes . um . at age ten I think it was, yes, I went to stay with an aunt at the seaside. Well, it wasnt a very happy experience. I felt very homesick at first. Presenter: Mmm. And what about your first day at school, can you remember that? Jack: Yes, I can. Er . er . I was five years old and I wanted to take all my toys with me but . er . they wouldnt let me. In the end it was agreed that I could take my teddy . er . but only on the first day. Presenter: Oh, I see. Your school days, were they happy ones? Jack: Well . er . I didnt have a very good time at school I wasnt very bright, you see. And the teachers didnt seem to like me, but . er . I made a lot of friends and some of them I still keep in touch with. One of them I married. Presenter: Oh, thats wonderful. Well, did you have a favorite teacher? Jack: Miss Robinson . or was it . no, it was Miss Robson. My first teacher, thats right yeah .very kind. Marvelous storyteller. Presenter: And who was your worst teacher? Jack: Mr. Goodman, thats right. We used to call him “Goody”. Yeah, he pulled your ear if you made a mistake or talked in class. Yeah, my left ear is still bigger, look. Presenter: Ha ha. Perhaps you can tell us about your last day at school? Jack: My last day, oh yeah, thats emblazoned on my mind. Oh, I wanted to get my own back you see on old Mr. Goodman the chap we used to call . er . “Goody” so I put this bucket of water over the classroom door but it fell on him and he got soaked, you see. Ha ha. Ive never seen anyone so angry. Oh, it was a good one, that. Presenter: Thank you very much, Jack. And now Shirley. Shirley: Yes. Presenter: Now, can you tell me about your first holiday away from home? Shirley: Oh yes . er . yes . er . at the age of eight it was. We went on holiday to the Lake District. We stayed at a little guest house, just me and my parents. Er . I remember we had . er . honey for breakfast with . er . the toast and . oh . and porridge I hated it. Presenter: That sounds lovely? Oh, porridge, you hated it? Shirley: Ha ha. Presenter: Well, what about your first day at school? Shirley: Well, I . I . I dont remember any special incidents . er . Oh, I was very frightened and shy at first . er . I . I know that, I can remember, but I soon came to enjoy school. Presenter: So your school days, were they happy? Shirley: Oh yes, I loved school! Oh, I was sorry when half-term came and. and when the holidays came. Oh, perhaps this was because I was a bit of a goody-goody. Presenter: And what about your teachers? Did you have a favorite? Shirley: I did, yes. I remember her well, she was called Miss Brown and she was our history teacher. Oh, she really made history come to life, she really did. Presenter: Were there any bad moments? Did you have a worst teacher? Shirley: Aye, I did and I can remember her name too. Her name was Mrs. Sharpe and she taught math. Oh, she had no patience. I wasnt all that good at math and she always said to me, “You stupid girl!” It put me off math for life. Presenter: Oh, what a shame. Shirley: I know. Presenter: Perhaps you could tell me about your last day at school? Shirley: Oh yes, well, Im afraid I cried. We sang our favorite hymn at the end of the term and I cried. It brought the tears to my eyes. Presenter: Oh, and its bringing a tear to my eye now. Thank you very much. Shirley: Thank you. Presenter: And thank you too, Jack Thompson, thank you very much. Next week well be hearing from two people who were born in 1920 and 1910. So from me, Libby Freeman, good-bye.Part School report school report：学生成绩报告单 safety：安全 quality：质量 empowered： 授权;准许;使能够 involvement：投入，介入 guarantee：保障 superior：（级别、地位）较高的;（在质量等方面）较好的;（数量）较多的;上. concentrate：集中 comment：评论 intelligent：聪明的;计智能的 give up on sb：放弃 biology：生物学;生物 well above：好于 guide back：保证 geography：地理（学） oral：口头 go to pieces：零散 average：平均 positive：积极 come bottom：打底 attitude：态度 look on the bright side：看好的一面 hockey：曲棍球 Mrs. Daniels: Oh, hello, you must be Traceys parents? Mr. Thompson: Er, yes. Are you her class teacher, Mrs. Daniels? Mrs. Daniels: Yes, thats right. Now, just let me find my notes. As you know I dont actually teach Tracey, but I do see her every day before classes begin. Is there anything you want to ask me? Mr. Thompson: Well, yes, to be honest were a bit worried about her last report - she doesnt seem to be doing as well as she was. Mrs. Daniels: Well now, lets see. Oh, yes, her math teacher says shes finding the work more difficult now that theyre getting near to the exams. Mrs. Thompson: I was never any good at math. Mrs. Daniels: And Dr. Baker feels that Tracey isnt concentrating very hard in biology lessons. Mrs. Thompson: Oh, but she really likes biology and shes so good at drawing. Mrs. Daniels: Yes, but even in art her teacher thinks she tends to spend too much time talking to her friends. In fact, several of her teachers have told me that she isnt giving in her homework. Mr. Brock has complained to me that he hasnt had a single piece of geography homework from her all term. Mr. Thompson: Yes, we dont know what to do about it. She doesnt seem to be interested in school any more. Mrs. Daniels: I dont think we should give up on her. Traceys a very intelligent girl. In English her marks are well above the average and her teacher says she always has a lot to say in lessons. Mrs. Thompson: Yes, thats part of Traceys trouble. She talks too much. Mrs. Daniels: Well, nevertheless, oral skills are very important and if we can all guide her back to a more positive attitude to school work, shell do very well. Mr. Thompson: Well I hope so. Im very disappointed in her. She was doing so well, especially in English and French, and now everything seems to be going to pieces. She came bottom of the class in French this term. Mrs. Daniels: Well its not because she cant do French she just prefers to chat in English! At least shes doing well in sport. Shes in the hockey team and you know we havent lost a single match this year! Mr. Thompson: Well, its nice to know she does something well. Mrs. Daniels: Oh, come now, Mr. Thompson, lets look on the bright side.Part V Memory test: Study Habits Man: Do you find that you get a lot of students asking you for advice about revision techniques? Woman: Well, yes, I mean, they do, but, when theyve got quite big exams coming up, (yeah), you know I really find it quite a problem because (pause) (laugh) well, I dont have to revise myself very often these days, and . but when I . when I was at university, erm I mean, well, it just seems to be a matter of what suits one person doesnt suit another. (Oh yeah) I mean, because, well, the girl I shared a house with at university. Now she worked, erm, she used to get up amazingly late, and, er, she didnt really start work until, er, in the evening I think, an, then she liked to have rock music on really loud an she used to, you know, play records really loud right through until sort of very late at night, you know, into the small hours (Oh God!) and I was, sort of, well I was just the opposite and er, well, the only way I could ever get any work done was to make myself wake up incredibly early and well, then work a bit and have some breakfast and, then, well, you know, Id sort of potter about a bit and then Id go and do my shopping and things, well thatd be about getting on towards midday, but then in the afternoon Id have a rest and when I woke up Id think about eating and