新视野大学英语听说教程4(第二版)听力原文及答案1-10全

1、新视野大学英语听说教程4 （第二版）听力原文及答案1-10全 Unitl Short conversationW: Ybu don't really seem interested in painting pictures, so why did you apply to this art program?M: lb be honest, I thought that through art, I could become famous. Pretty stupid, huh?Q: What can be inferred from this conversation?W: Ydu h

2、ave everything you ever wanted! But why do you look so blue?M: Ah, man, I discovered that all those things - money fame, and the lot - are all empty. And in trying to get them, I ignored my art.Q: Why is the man not happy?W: Hey, Marty. Whafs the matter, pal? When you first started writing, you did

3、so much better work. Are you bored or something?M: I know my work is suffering, but I don*t know the reason. I don't seem so interested anymore. Maybe, as you said, I am bored. Who knows?Q: What are the speakers talking about?W: Is it true what they say about the director? Does he really work fo

4、r art, not for fame?M: That*s what people say. and I'm inclined to believe them. He certainly hasn't sold out to the cheap film companies.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?W: Whafs on the schedule for tonighfs show? Something I'm likely to enjoy?M: You might like it - a story

5、 about a dancer who sells his soul to become famous and then loses his friends, family, and everything important.Q: What is tonighfs show about?W: Isn't that the man who won an Academy Award for his cartoon artwork?M: What? That tramp? Hey, you know, I think you're right. Man, what happened

6、to him? He was really famous!Q: What happened to the artist at last?W: Look! Look! Look! Look at me. Dad! I've don© it! Success, money, popularity. Ths world is at the tip of my fingers and I feel like a queen!M: Sweetheart. I think you need to cool down a bit. Don't let all of this suc

7、cess go to your head.Q: What has happened to the woman?W: Get a grip on yourself! Donftyou dare quit your job! bu really think you can succeed as an actor? Do you really think you can become famous?M: I don*t think I need to be famous to succeed. I'm sure I can get work as an extra and then mayb

8、e move onto more interesting roles.Q: What are the speakers talking about?M: Hey, you! Watch out! Where's your head? Walking in front of cars like that?W: Huh? Ah! Oh! Sorry. I mean. thanks. I just received word from my agent that my book is to be published. Isn't it wonderful? Sorry I was d

9、aydreaming about the fame to come and forgot to look at the traffic.Q: Where is the conversation taking place?W: Thanks for coming in. I loved your work, but I wish it looked more like your previous pieces.M: God! I knew it! Complaints from my teacher, my mother. even my doctor! And now, my boss? Si

10、nce I became famous, no one will let me change!Q: What is the relationship between the speakers?Long conversationsMi There's only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and thafs not being talked about.W: That was said by Oscar Wilde, wasn't it?M: Thafs right. Ybu,re pretty smart.W

11、: I have my moments. But I'm afraid that I won't remember anything else for your test tomorrow.M: Well, lefs have a run-through. First, what can you remember about Wilde?W: The basics, obviously British. 19th century writer. He was gay wasn't he? M二 Thafs right. And he actually went to j

12、ail for it.W: Why? The re musfve been many gays in England at th© time. Why was he singled out to be put in pri son? Or, were the English throwing all gays in jail?M: No. not everyone. But things were different for Wilde. A famous person, like him. isnl free to do what he likes. People paid mor

13、e attention to his actions. There were reporters, and everything that he said and drd was watched carefully.W: feah? It mighfve been better for him if he wasn*t famous.M: Maybe. But. then again, if he wasn well-known, we might not have his wonderful stories today.1. What are the speakers talking abo

14、ut?2. What did Oscar Wilde say?3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?4. Why was Oscar Wilde treated differently?5. What can be inferred from the conversation?PassageYou young people go crazy over famous people. Will you listen to me when I tell you your generation is wrong about

15、this? Let me use an example to illustrate my point to you.Marilyn Monroe, you might not even know who she is. Back in my day, when I was your age, she was a big movie star. But she wasn't born a movie star, no sir. She was a simple girl with beauty and innoce nee until she we nt to Hollywood to

16、make movies. That's right. Instead of Hiving out a simple life of integrity and hard work or trying to develop a respectable name in her profession, she sought fame. Well. Ill tell you, she got her wish. She made her movies All A bout Eve in 1950, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in 1953, Some Like It H

17、ot in 1959. and more. She got into trouble throughout drugs, abuse. All of this came crashingdown on her head, and she died at an early age in 1962. Sad, really.I hope that this example shows you the dangers of fame. Believe me, its best just to live a simple life.1. What is the speaker talking abou

18、t?2. What is TRUE according to what you hear?3. Why did Monroe go to Hollywood?4. When was Some Like It Hof made?5. Why is the speaker telling this story?Unit2Short conversationsW: I don't quite understand what made Charlie Chaplin such a popular movie star.M: Serious? Look at his work and compa

19、re it to other films of the time. He was so original that people were really surprised by his films.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?W: My drama teacher said Chaplin is an exceltent model for a young actor to pattern himself on.M: fd be hard-pressed to argue with that The guy was innova

20、tive and possessed six:h a creative mind. Yeah, try to be like him.Q; What are the speakers talking about?W: I've given some thought to entering politics when I get older - you know, maybe working behind the scenes to help someone geta position in government.M: Why not rin for office yourself? A

21、re you afraid of standing out as a female politician?Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?W: I admire her, not because she's a woman in the tough, male world of international politics, but because she*s so honest.M: feah, I feel the same way. Certainly, there aren't many people as t

22、rue to their word as she is.Q: What does the man think about the politician?W: Ybu know, our family is really special. Many of our ancestors are remembered as great inventors and scientists who contributed new ideas to society.M: Yes, thats what I've also heard from Uncle Marty. He said oir fami

23、ly tree was full of geniuses.Q: What are the speakers talking about?W: Did you see what I made? It's a light bulb thatll never bum out.M: Thats amazing! Athing like that could make you famous. bu should contact a patent office as soon as possible and register a claim!Q: What will make the woman

24、famous?W: No matter what a person says about me, no one can say that Tm not original.M: For sure, thats one criticism that no one will hit you with. Yjur artwork is definitely unique. And I think thafs really importantQ: According to the man, what should be valued above all else?W: What do youthink?

25、 Is it dangerous to be unlike other people sometimes?M: Nah. I think it's more dangerous to be similar to others - thats when you run the risk of becoming insignificant and forgotten.Q: According to the man, what is dangerous?M: I suppose I could*ve been successful by being like other people, bu

26、t I felt that I should express my own original ideas. And I think this is a lesson you should learn.W: Ma says the same thing about her success I guess thinking the same about that is what first brought you two together?Q: What is the relationship between the speakers?W: I'm not saying that your

27、 work is poor, just that it lacks imagination. Ybu haven't done anything to set yourself apart from your classmates.M: If my assignments look so much like others, why do you give me lower grades than you give them?Q: What is the relationship between the speakers?Long conversationsM: Look at you,

28、 all dressed up in a bowler hat. looking all clapper like Charlie Chaplin. It's not Halloween, though. Are you going to leave the house looking like that?W: Would you believe that Tm going to a party?M: If the re was a party tonrght I wouldVe heard about it by now. what*s the deal? W: rm auditio

29、ning for a film. I thought, well, this look worked well for Chaplin.M: So you thought it'd work for you. I don、think much of that idea.W; Why not? Chaplin got a lot of success because of his Little Tramp costume. And I've copied it exactly.M: Chaplin did very well - but that's because th

30、e look was origins. He didn't copy anyone in Hollywood.W; Birt look. I'm a woman, a woman dressed like Chaplin. That's original, isnl it?M: I'm afraid not. Tm pretty sure that I've seen other women do the same thing. If you really want to succeed like Chaplin did. you should do w

31、hat he did. Try to invent and develop something people haven't seen before.W: I guess youYe right. I'll go back up to my room and change.1-What are the speakers talking about?2. Why is the woman dressed like Chaplin?3. What can be inferred from the conversation?4. Besides Hbe original、what a

32、dvice does the man have for the woman?5. Where is the conversation taking place?PassageUnti3Short conversationW: I think it*s great that the government is giving you money during this hard time, but shouldn't you do something yourself to get on your feet?M: What? Ybu think I'm lazy? I'll

33、 tell you how hard I'm trying to find a job.Q: What do we know from this conversation?M: According to these rules, you can get more welfare money if you have children.W: Sire I could. But having children would also cost a lot of money - so I don't see welfare benefits as an incentive to givi

34、ng birth. Besides, I'm happier by myself.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?W: True enough, the man is blind. But you've got to admire what he's done - started his own company and become rich.M: He really has done a lot On top of all that, he's a really nice person.Q: What

35、 are the speakers talking about?1-1W: Hi Honey. I'm sorry, Tve some really bad news to tell you. Tm afraid. Management have made cuts, and I've lost my job.M: Oh, oh dear! That's terrible. But - you didrit like that job very much anyway. Maybe this is a good chance to find something new.

36、 Don't get down: think positive!Q: What does the man think?W: Iwas sure your patient would be devastated when he was told that he would die within a month. I'm really surprised.M: Maybe it hasn*t hit him yet. When he has time to think about it, hell probably break down. But for now, yeah, he

37、 seems to have taken it very well - he*s very brave.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?W: Hey, I just noticed something. The player, that one right there in the middle of the field, he's missing a hard.M: It took you long enough to notice. Yeah, he's one of the top players in the

38、league. And look, he isn,t the only one. That one over there is also missing a hand.Q: What are the speakers doing?W: This divorce is really getting me down. All I think about these days is how to end it all. I just feel like dying.M: Don't talk that way, please. Everyone has troubles at some ti

39、me in their lives. Ybu*re strong really, and youll get through it just as long as yoJre positive.Q: According to the man, what should the woman do?W: I hope you don't mind me asking - but whafs it like to not be able to see? I imagine it's terrible.M: Actually, Tve been blind since birth, so

40、 I don*t really know what Tm missing. And, you know, it really isn't so bad. This is just normal life to me.M: Give it to me straight, doctor What am I going to have to tell my mom and dad about my condition?W: I wish I had better news for you. Unfortunately, the operation didn*t work as well as

41、 we'd hoped. It doesrit look as if we can save your legs. Let me call your parents in so we canQ: What is the relationship between the speakers?W: Mary isn't completely blind, just 70%, So she can see 30% of what you and I can, and much more than poor George.M: feah. George, he can only see

42、about 5% of what we can see I can't imagine what it must be like for him.Q: How blind is George?Long conversationM: There*s a check in your mailbox from the government It almost looks like a benefit check.W: Thafs because it is a benefit check. I've been getting benefits from the government

43、for the last 20 or so years on account of my condition.M: Condition? I didn't know anything was wrong with you.W: VbiTre kidding, right? We've been friends for 30 years, and you didn't know my condition?M: Is it that you haven't had a job for the last 25 years?W: I haven't had a

44、job in40 years, my whole life - because I'm blind!M: YDu*re blind? You never told me this!W: I shouldn't have to tell you. You should be smart enough to know! Why do you think I have a dog leading me around all the time?M; Ybu're an animal lover?W: Ugh! Why do you think I wear sunglasses

45、 alith巳 time?M: I thought you were just being cool.1. What are the speakers talking about?2. How long have the speakers been friends?3. What do we know about the woman?4. What should be a clear hint of the woman's condition?5. What can be inferred from the conversation?Passage13What to do about

46、the poor and needyis a concern of every go vemment. The U.S. is not exempt from this concern, burt care for its poor has changed over time. Until the Great Depression of the 1930s« state and local governments in America bore some responsibility for providing assistance to the poor. However, suc

47、h assistance was minimal at best.The New Deal policies of President Franklin D. Roosevelt included new federal initiatives to help those in poverty. With millions of people unemployed during the 1930s economic depression, welfare assistance was beyond the financial resources of the states. Therefore

48、 the federal government provided funds for maintaining a minimum standard of living, either directly to reci pients or to the states.Between 1935 and 1996. federal programs were established that provided additional welfare benefits, including medical care, public housing, and food stamps. By the 196

49、0s, however, criticism began to grow that these programs discouraged people from finding employment. Even defenders of public weIfare benefits acknowledged that the system was imperfect: noting the financial disincentives associated with taking a low-paying job and losing the array of benefits, espe

50、cially medical care.1. What is the passage about?2. What must all governments worry about?3. What can be inferred from the passage?4. When did the federal government begin adding to the New Deal benefits?5. What do we know from the passage?Unit4Short conversationW: There is the question as to whethe

51、r Vietnam should push developments in telecommunications at the expense of programs that would feed poor people.M: I've heard the criticism, but I think moving ahead with technology is the right way to go. Surely modernizing will improve standards of living for everyone.Q: What are the speakers

52、talking about?W: The Internet has changed the worid, Asia most of all, where cities that were once remote and cut off from the world are now online.M: Yes. I agree. Have you been to Asia to see any of the changes? It really is quite remarkable. I was in Sichuan last month.Q: What are the speakers ta

53、lking about?W: Marty says that our store should get online, but lam not so sure.M: A year ago, I woukfve said no. Our business just seems so small, but not anymore. More and more small stores are posting pages on the Net so I think we should as well.Q: What do we know from the conversation?W: Some p

54、eople had doubts about our webpage, but I really think its brought in a lot of new customers.M: I agree completely. Business has boomed since we started the website.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?W: Hold up on that last prescription. According to the patients computer file, he has all

55、ergies.M: Ybu*re kidding! Good thing you looked up his file. He'd have had a bad reaction if we*d given him that medicine.Q; Why do the speakers not give the medicine to the patient?W: I've just got off the phone with the credit bureau. Seems they had a problem with their computer files.M: Y

56、teah, I had a similar problem. Luckily, I was able to sort it before they blacklisted me for good!Q: What mighVve caused serious damage for the man?W: The job center is offering classes on using computer technology. Ybu interested?M: It'd probably be a good idea. I*ve been asked about my compute

57、r skills at all the job interviews I've had. If I could learn some better skills, maybe I'd finally find a job.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?W: I'm kinda worried about how technology is used these days. If governments are tracking us with computers. Well, isn*t that somet

58、hing we should worry about?M: Nah. I mean, well, I suppose you might worry if you're doing something bad.Q: What does the man think?M: We've had five new computers installed in our classroom, but I don*t think our teacher knows what to do with them.W: Really? Maybe I should come to see your

59、teacher and see if I can help in any way. Would it be embarrassing for you if I did?Q: What is the relationshi p between the speakers?W: Will our library books do nothing but collect dust, now that the Internet gives all computer users access to so much data?M: Could be. Maybe over the next 15 years, all the books you see here will be thrown out to make room for more computers.Q: Where is this conversation taking place?Long conversationM: So what do you think? Should Vietnam invest heavily in communi