新世纪大学英语视听说教程3原文 (unit8)

Unit 8 Men and WomenListeningAudio Track 3-8-1The man in the picture is handsome, even though he is bald and has a few wrinkles on his face. He looks athletic and muscular. Hes got nice white teeth, big eyes, big ears, and thick eyebrows. If I had to guess, Id say hes an athlete.The lady in the picture is elegant and attractive. Shes young, petite and pretty. Shes got long straight hair and a slim face. She has a good figure, slim but not too thin. Shes got big eyes and thick eyebrows. My guess is that shes a movie star.Audio Track 3-8-2/ Audio Track 3-8-3/ Audio Track 3-8-4Joan: Greetings everyone! Im Joan Riverton and Im reporting directly from the red carpet at the Crystal Awards. Can you believe it? There are stars everywhere! Speaking of movie stars, here comes one right now Debra Danvers Debra: Hello, Joan.Joan: Hello, Debra. Look at you!Debra: The dress is made by Vera Wang. Do you like it?Joan: You look so elegant! Good luck at the awards show tonight.Debra: Thanks!Joan: That dress is a disaster! Here comes Marla Kelly, everyones favorite TV star. Shes so petite Marla! Marla! Over here!Marla: Good evening, Joan. You look wonderfulJoan: Same to you, Marla. Youre as pretty as a picture!Marla: Youre too kind. Joan: Good luck in there.Marla: Thanks, Joan.Joan: Well, frankly, her makeup is OK, but those earrings are a nightmare.Brad: Hello, Joan. What did you just say?Joan: Oh, hello, Brad. Its soccer star Brad Litz, everyone. Hes here with his wife, Yasmin. You surprised me! Dont you look handsome in that suit!Brad: Thanks, Joan.Joan: And look at you, Yasmin. Youre always so attractive! Are you nervous?Yasmin: Yes! Im up for the Best Director Award. I hope I win.Joan: Im sure you will.Yasmin: Thanks, Joan. Bye!Joan: She will never win. Her movie was terrible! And his suit I think it came from a discount store! Its so cheap! Well, were going to cut away to a commercial, but dont go anywhere. Well be back in 60 seconds with more stars and more excitement!Audio Track 3-8-5/ Audio Track 3-8-6Kylie: Hey, Alex, come here a second.Alex: Yeah?Kylie: I need your help. Im kind of attracted to Gabe Martin.Alex: And I can help?Kylie: Well, youre a guy, arent you? Look, heres the situation: he sits next to me in math class. I think he has a nice personality, but Ive never spoken to him. What should I do?Alex: Talk to him. Just like youre talking to me.Kylie: You mean I should talk to him first?Alex: You talked to me first, didnt you?Kylie: Thats different. Were friends.Alex: Just talk to him. Gabe will like it. Just be sincere when you do it.Kylie: I dont know Alex: Dont be shy. Gabes a really nice guy. We play on the football team together.Kylie: OK Maybe Ill try Audio Track 3-8-7/ Audio Track 3-8-8Tattoos may appeal to some young people for various reasons, but pose risks to them at the same time. There are many side effects of getting a tattoo. For one thing, using unclean needles that are not sterilized properly for tattoos may lead to contracting diseases, such as HIV. Tattoos also look very unprofessional. If a student walks into an interview with a tattoo on his or her neck, it may lower their chances of getting the job. Some people may even think tattoos are disgusting. Tattoos may also be particularly unattractive and ugly-looking on females.Besides, tattoos are permanent and are not easy to get rid of. When they get old, the tattoos look like a mess.So no matter what reasons there might be for getting a tattoo, young people must always remember the consequences and risks. They shouldnt get one unless they really want to keep it on their body forever and are willing to live with the consequences.Audio Track 3-8-9/ Audio Track 3-8-10(Speaker 1: Rachel Levine)Im Rachel Levine. Im a psychologist.In my view, the Internet has caused problems in dating. Some people think the Internet will help them find love a lot faster. But even if you have a great relationship online, you still have to meet face to face. And then the relationship often doesnt work.(Speaker 2: Carman Torres)Im Carman Torres. Im 26 years old.I think high-tech dating doesnt work, because you cant really judge things like looks, personality, and sincerity online. On the computer a person can tell you all of their great qualities, and leave out the bad points. So you can waste a lot of time meeting guys that you really dont get along with.(Speaker 3: Tina Gunderson)Im Tina Gunderson. Im 29 years old.I know Internet dating is really popular, but Ive never tried it. I think the best way to meet a boyfriend is at your job. You can get to know a person very well in a relaxed way, with no pressure, because youre not dating. You can learn about his personality because you spend a lot of time together. You will find out about his family, his interests, and his sense of humor. Best of all, you can ask other peoples opinion of him, and get advice from your friends. You cant get all this online.Audio Track 3-8-11/ Audio Track 3-8-12Interviewer: Do you want to go on a date? Are you still single? So are these people! We ask them two questions: The first question is “How did you recently try to meet someone?” The second question is “How would you like to meet someone?” After you have listened to their responses, you may realize something: Meeting someone special can be a challenge anywhere! Now, Deepak, tell me how did you recently try to meet someone?Deepak: Well, I went to a “speed dating” event in London. There is a long table. Boys sit on one side and girls sit on the other. You talk to the person sitting across from you. After three minutes a bell rings, and you move on the next person. You check off the names of the people you like. It was fun, but three minutes is too short! I didnt make any matches.Interviewer: And how would you like to meet someone?Deepak: Id like to have someone introduce me to a nice girl. I dont like casual dating. Maybe Im too traditional, but thats how I am.Interviewer: OK, now lets turn to Nina. Nina, how did you recently try to meet someone?Nina: Well, I grew up in a small town before I moved to the big city. Back home, there was a guy I was attracted to, but I never talked to him. Recently, Ive tried to meet men here, but Im still too shy.Interviewer: And how would you like to meet someone?Nina: I think its more relaxing to go out in a big group. I want to meet someone when Im out with a group of friends. That feels more natural and not so stressful.Interviewer: Good. Kaleo, whats your experience of meeting someone special?Kaleo: I met a woman at work. I asked her out, but it caused problems. I need to find a new place for meeting women. Interviewer: Then how would you like to meet someone?Kaleo: I think looks are important, but I want to meet someone with common interests. I love waterskiing and surfing. My friend says that Internet dating is fun. You can read all about the other person before you contact her. That might work for me.Interviewer: Wish you good luck. Now, Fumiko, tell us how did you recently try to meet someone?Fumiko: I went to a kind of “matchmaking party.” There are the same number of boys and girls at the party. Its not very romantic. And when I attended, the drinks were very expensive!Interviewer: Really, then how would you like to meet someone?Fumiko: Id like to meet someone by myself in a romantic way. Imagine this: There is a huge rainstorm. A handsome stranger shares his umbrella with you. You and he fall in love. I know it sounds crazy, but thats my fantasy. Audio Track 3-8-131. Joan interviewed Debra, Marla, Brad, and Yasmin.2. The winner will receive a diamond ring, a new sports car, and $50,000.3. We need to get some juice, soda, and coffee.Speaking & CommunicationAudio Track 3-8-14Chris: Guess what? Im getting a tattoo.Tyler: Are you serious? Why?Chris: Oh, Ive always wanted one. Ive already waited for two years. Now Im ready!Tyler: I dont think you should get one.Chris: Why not?Tyler: Well, for one thing, its going to hurt.Chris: I know. Thats what everyone says.Tyler: For another, tattoos arent easy to remove. What happens if you change your mind?Chris: You sound like my mom. Shes not very happy about my decision either.Audio Track 3-8-15A: Do you think college students should get tattoos?B: No, I dont think so because tattoos are permanent, you cant remove them easily. More importantly, I think some tattoos look really ugly.A: Do you think college students should wear makeup?B: Yes, I think there is no harm in sometimes wearing makeup. Besides, it helps me feel confident and hides my spots!Audio Track 3-8-16A: Are you dating right now?B: Me? No, not at the moment.A: Come on. Tell me the truth. What about that tall boy I always see you with?B: You mean Tony? Were just in the same study group. Thats all. Hes not my type. A: Oh really? Whats your type?B: Well, he should be intelligent, and have a good sense of humor. What about you?A: Well I havent thought about this seriously. But Im attracted to smart guys, too. Good looks are not important to me. But he should be honest and romantic.Video CourseVideo Track 3-8-1Calum: Im really looking for a girl whos um very interesting and funny. I think that personality is very important, and I like elegant and romantic girls.Jennifer: Im really attracted to tall, handsome men. But also its very important that theyre intelligent, witty, and have a good sense of humor.Nick: I think a woman is beautiful when shes smart, and funny, and also very caring.Dan: I think that a woman is beautiful if she has long hair, if shes very natural, if shes confident and strong and tall.Alejandra: Im attracted to men who are handsome, intelligent, honest, trustworthy, and who make me laugh.Martin: She um has to be able to communicate has to be able to listen, she has to be able to respond to my needs. Im looking for this type of person but I still havent found her. Video Track 3-8-2Dan: I think that a woman is beautiful if she has long hair, if shes very natural, if shes confident and strong and tall.Video Track 3-8-3Gian: It seems like Ive tried all different ways of meeting people. Ive tried speed dating. Ive tried online dating. Ive also tried doing some things through lunch dates. Ultimately, though, I think the best way to meet someone is just when youre being natural with your friends, out having fun.Miyuki: I know one person who actually had a good time through online dating found a boyfriend. And but I also know a bunch of other people who get very strange e-mails.Dan: Ive been on several blind dates, most of which were unsuccessful.Alejandra: I went to a singles event once and it was terrible, so I decided never to go to one again!Video Track 3-8-4Sun-hee: Tara, are you still reading the personal ads?Tara: Yep.Sun-hee: You know those ads will never help you find a relationship.Tara: Yes, they will! Ive already been on three dates.Sun-hee: Yeah. And youre still looking Tara: Well, its just that I havent found the right person yet.Sun-hee: I dont get it. Youve been on three unsuccessful dates, and you still think its a good idea. Why?Tara: Well, for one thing, I wouldnt say all my dates have been completely unsuccessful. I may not have met “Mr. Right” yet, but Ive still had fun. Sun-hee: Yeah, but you can have fun anywhere. You dont need to go searching through a newspaper for “Mr. Right.”Tara: Sun-hee, it can happen! My friend Karen just got engaged to a man she met through the personals, and she dated lots of men before she met him.Sun-hee: And that means Tara: Never give up! (looks at paper) Ooh! Heres one: “Romantic, handsome, well-built male looking for attractive female for casual dating.”Sun-hee: Hes probably a total Romeo “Romantic” “casual dating” theres no way hes sincere.Tara: Stop it. Hey, heres one: “Are you attracted to intelligence? Do you enjoy a good personality? Are good looks important, but looks arent everything?”Sun-hee: Hmm “good personality” “looks arent everything” sounds like he might not be too cute.Tara: Why do you say that? Youve never even met him.Sun-hee: Well, first of all, hes writing about his “good personality” and “intelligence.” And second of all, hes saying that looks shouldnt be important for the person he dates, which probably means hes not that attractive.Tara: You are so fussy! No wonder you havent tried dating through the personals yet.Sun-hee: If you must know, I did answer a personal ad once.Tara: Yeah? What happened?Sun-hee: We went out for dinner, and all he did was talk about himself and his old girlfriend! Oh, it was awful!Tara: OK, that does sound terrible, but theyre not all bad.Sun-hee: Hmm maybe youre right. Lets see, what else do you have here? Heres one: “Intelligent female seeks interesting Sunday afternoon activity other than sitting at home reading silly personals. Really into Brad Pitt. Feels like seeing his new movie ”Tara: All right. Lets go.Video Track 3-8-5Sun-h