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1、新视野大学英语视听说教程第三册听力练习录音文本和答案完整版Uint1II. Basic Listening Practice1. ScriptW: Ok. Its your turn to pay the bill. I paid last time.M: What? You have a selective memory. You tried to pay last turn, but your credit card failed; so I ended up paying! Its definitely your turn.Q: What is true according to the
2、 conversation?2. ScriptM: Im having real trouble reviewing for this French exam. I just cant memorize all the vocabulary.W: Me too. I hate having to learn things by heart. I guess we just have to keep reading the texts over and over.Q: What does the woman prefer?3. ScriptW: Oh look! Theres that guy
3、we saw last week, playing football in the park! He looked great in his kit, remember?M: Him? I dont remember him. Ive got a terrible memory for faces. I have a hard time even recording people Ive been introduced to.Q: According to the conversation, what is the mans problem?4. ScriptM: Why is there a
4、 big sign on the back of your door that says “keys”?W: Its to remind me to take my keys when I go out because Im always locking myself out by accident! It doesnt help enough. Now I just forget to read the sign. Q: Why is there a sign on the back of the door?5. ScriptM: That history exam was really h
5、ard. The essay question was terrible!W: I know, I wish I were like David. He has a photographic memory, you know. How useful that would be!Q: What is true of David?Keys: 1.C 2.D 3. A 4.B 5.CIII. Listening InScriptM: Tell me your secret. Youre suddenly getting excellent marks in every subject, and yo
6、u used to be a bottom-of class student just like me.W: Simple enough. I read an article in a scientific journal that studying with remembering, based on recent research into the brain.M: Aw, that stuffs old hat: study at the same time every day, be sure your clothes are comfortable, and make sure yo
7、u have enough light, blah-blah-blah.W: Not so fast, wise guy. Im talking about principles like “Mental Visualization”, creating a picture in your mind of what is to be remembered.M: Ok, that dies sound different. Id “Association” a principleyou know, you connect what you want to remember with someth
8、ing youre familiar with?W: Right on! Consolidation” is another. I review my notes right after class and consolidateor absorbthe new material into what Ive already learned.M: Youre moving ahead fast with those principles. I swear this weekend Im going to study sixteen hours a day both Saturday and Su
9、nday.W: Whoa, big guy. Thats not the way. Follow the principle of “Distributes Practice”. Shorter study sessions distributes over several days are better.M: That system is all very well for you; youve got a good memory. But what about me? Ive got a memory like a sieve.W: Youre too modest. Theres not
10、hing wrong with your memory. But memory is like a muscle; it needs exercise. And dont forget it.While the man is wondering why the woman is suddenly getting excellent marks, she says she read an article on studying and remembering. It talks about principles like “Mental Visualization”, that is, crea
11、ting a picture in ones mind of what is to be remembered. This reminds the man of the principle of “Association”, which means connecting what one wants to remember with something one is familiar with. Then the woman adds the principle of “Consolidation”, or reviewing ones notes after class and absorb
12、ing the new material into what one has already learned. When the man promise to study sixteen hours a day, the woman recommends the principle of “Distributed Practice”, which favors shorter study sessions distributed over several days. Finally, the woman tells the man that memory is like a muscle, a
13、nd that it needs exercise.Task 2: You forget my toast!ScriptAn 80-year-old couple was having problems remembering things, so they decide to go to their doctor to see what was wrong with them. They explained to the doctor about the problems they were having with their memory. After checking the coupl
14、e over, the doctor told them that they were physically okay but might need to start writing things down to help them remember. The couple thanked the doctor and left.Later that night while watching TV, the old woman said to the old man, “Honey, will you please go to the kitchen and get me a dish of
15、ice cream?”Before the man left, she added, “Why dont you write that down so you wont forget?” “Nonsense,” said the husband, “I can remember a dish of ice cream!”“Well,” said the wife, “Id like some strawberries on it. Youd better write that down because I know your memory is failing.”“Dont be silly,
16、” replied the husband. “Therere only two things: a dish of ice cream and some strawberries. I can surely remember that!”With that, he rushed into the kitchen. After about twenty minutes he returned from the kitchen and handed her a plate of bacon and eggs.The wife took one look at the plate, glanced
17、 up at her husband, and said, “Hey, you forget the toast!”Keys: FTFFFTask3: Memory-Improving TechniquesScriptThere are many techniques you can use to improve your memory. Some of them are introduced her.First and foremost, you need to stimulate your memory all the time. To put it simply, you should
18、use your memory as much as possible. It is especially important to try to learn something new. If you work in an office, learn to dance; if you are a dancer, learn to deal with a computer, if you work with sales, and learn to play chess; if you are a programmer, learn to paint. These added activitie
19、s stimulate the brain so that I t continues to function.Older people need to pay attention to things they are dealing with. Dont try to memorize everything that catches your attention; focus on what you consider important. For example, you can take any object such as a pen and concentrate on it. Thi
20、nk on its various characteristics: its material, its function, its color, and so on. Dont allow any other thought to occupy your mind while you are concentrating in that pen.Another method that can be used is to relax yourself. It is impossible to remember things if you are tense or nervous.So, try
21、holding your breath for ten seconds, and then release it slowly.Association is also a powerful tool to develop your memory. For example, if you cannot remember a persons name, you can think about a special feature of his face and then link it with his mane.1. Whats seems to be an especially importan
22、t way to stimulate ones memory?2. What seems to be the best way to focus your memory?3. How can you concentrate on a pen?4. How can you relax yourself according to the passage?5. What is the main idea of the passage?Kes: 1A 2.C3. D 4.B 5.DIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 It slipped my mind!Amy: I sent out th
23、e invitations to the dinner party.Bill: Thats good. Now what should we do?Amy: Weve got to plan the menu.Bill: Oh, thats right. Do you have anything in mind?Amy: I think Im going to make the chicken salad we had at the Christmas party. Remember I sled the chef for the recipe?Bill: Yeah, but did you
24、forget that Linda doesnt eat chicken?Amy: Linda? Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite Linda! It just slipped my mind. Shell be mad at me.Bill: Well, everyone forgets something sometimes. Its not too late yet. Ill make a phone call. Dont worry.Amy: Thanks! You see, Im getting forgetful. I think Im getting
25、 old!Bill: Looks like you are, sweetheartNow Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Im going to throw a party, and Ive sent out the invitations to my friends and relatives.B: Thats good. But dont forget to invite everyone you should invite.A: I think Ive invited everyone. Do you have anybody in mind?B: Did you in
26、vite John? Hes lost his job after recent quarrel with his boss.A: Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite him! Hell be sad, thinking we look down on him. He just slipped my mind.B: Well, everyone forgets something sometimes. Dont worry. Its not too late. Make a phone call right away.A: Did I forget anybody
27、else that I should incite?B: Theres yet another person you should inviteJulia. Shes just moved to the city and feels lonely.A: Oh, good heavens, I forgot all about her. Shes our new friend. You see, Im getting forgetful. I think Im getting old!B: Looks like you are, buddy. Youd better start writing
28、things down if theyre important.MODEL2 I cant think of it off the top of my head.ScriptJohn: Hey, Sue. Do you know what Jacks home phone number is?Susan: I cant think of it off the top of my head. I dont have my address book on me, and I dont have my mobile phone with me, either.John: Thats too bad!
29、 Ive got to find him now. Its urgent! If I cant find him today, Ill be dead!Susan: You might want to look it up in the phone book.John: Ive checked already, but it seems that hid phone number is unlisted.Susan: Maybe its under his roommates name.John: Well, I guess so.Susan: Well, why dont you call
30、Jane? She has his phone number.John: Ive tried, but no one answered!Susan: Maybe call his office and ask his secretary.John: Ive already tried. She wont tell me. She says its private.Susan: Oh, thats right. They usually dont release private information over the phone.John: Its a pity. You usually ha
31、ve a powerful memory, but you cant help today. Whats wrong with you? Your memory seems to be fading early.Susan: Its not my memory is fading. I do have memory for face and names, but a poor one for number and datesNow Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Hey, do you remember when is the lecture on the value of
32、information by Professor Smith?B: I cant think of it off the top of my head. Maybe we can look it up in our notebook, but I dont have mine with me.A: Thats too bas! I dont have it with me, either. Do you remember the number of the lecture hail?B: Sorry, I cant think of it off my head.A: Im terribly
33、interested in the lecture. I cant miss it!B: Well, why dont you call the dean who arranged the lecture?A: Im afraid its not very wise to ask the dean directly.B: Then maybe you can call the office if the department and ask the secretary.A: Ive already tried, but no one answered.B: Oh!A: You usually
34、have a powerful memory, but you cant help today. You memory seems to be fading early.B: Its nit that my memory is fading. I do have a good memory for faces and names, but a poor one for numbers and dates.MODEL3 Whats wrong with your memory?ScriptBill: Hi, honey! My trip to London was wonderful.Amy:
35、Tell me what thrilled you most.The telephone rings and Bill answers it.He hangs up.Bill: Er, where was I?Amy: You were talking about your tour in London.Bill: Oh, yeah.Amy: I bet you had a great time.Bill: Yes, I particularly enjoyed visiting the tower of London.Amy: How did you get there? By bus or
36、 underground?Bill: Let me see.Sorry, I cant remember any more.Amy: Whats wrong with your memory?Bill: I hope its not Alzheimers disease. I dont want to forget my own name.Amy: I dont think so. Perhaps its just temporary forgetfulness. Youll be right after a good sleep.Bill: I hope so. But as this is
37、 happening so often recently, I think I must go to see a doctor and get some pillsAmy: Its not as serous as that. Anyway, I wish you had a good memory for happy events, and a bad one for unhappy things.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Hey, my trip to Beijing was fantastic.B: Tell me what thrilled you mo
38、st.The door bell rings and A answer it.A comes back.A: Where was I?B: You were talking about your tour in BeijingA: Oh, yeah.B: I bet you had a great time.A: Yes, I particularly enjoyed visiting the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, though the admission fees were a bit too high for me.B: What were
39、the fees?A: Let me see.Sorry, I cant remember any more.B: Whats wrong with your memory?A: I hope its not Alzheimers disease. I dont want to see a lot of new people everyday.B: I dont think so. Perhaps you only forget things momentarily. Youll be right after a good sleep.A: I hope so. But as this is
40、happening so often recently, I think I have to see a doctor.B: I dont think its so serious. Anyway, a bad memory helps you forget your trouble.V. Lets TalkScriptStudent: Professor, thank you for graining me this interview. Im Susan, a reporter from the Student Union magazine. Many students have diff
41、icultly memorizing things. Since youre an outstanding psychologist, could you give us some tips on how top improve our memory?Professor: Well, some people have better memories than others, but thats largely because they are better at creating mental images.Student: If Im not good at creating images,
42、 what can I do?Professor: Practice helps. And the mind remembers things better if they are connected with other images. For example, I you have to pick up several items at the grocery store, say, carrots, egg, bananas, and milk, you can create a picture in your mind of a giant carrot, and hanging fr
43、om it, a banana.Student: Then I could have a giant milk carton pouring milk over the carrot and banana.Professor: Certainly. Then what would you do with the egg?Student: Hmmm. Id visualize an egg-shaped UFO flying across the sky.Professor: There you go. The more you apply the ideas, the easier it ge
44、ts. Besides creating pictures, theres another technique that is very useful.Student: What is it?Professor: Establishing an association. Suppose you are looking for lost keys.Relax, and let your mind look for all the images connected with those keys-their feel, the sounds they make.Student: How will
45、that help?Professor: You might remember the sound the keys made when you placed then in a drawer or cold touch of the keys in your jacket were you left them.Student: Oh my gosh! I have to run. Its time my English class. I see an image of my teacher staring at my empty seat in the classroom. Many tha
46、nks, Professor.Professor: Not at all, and good luck with your memory. Ways of Improving Ones MemoryExamplesCreating imagesTo remember the items to buy sat the grocery store such as carrots, eggs, bananas, and milkImages that you may help:1.a giant carrot and a banana hanging from it2. a giant milk c
47、arton pouring milk over the carrot and banana3. an egg-shaped UFO flying across the skyEstablishing associationsTo find your lost keysAssociations with sound touch that may help:1. The sound of the keys might remind you of yhaving placed then in a drawer.2. The cold touch of the keys might remind you of them in your jacket.DiscussionSAMPLEA: As we just heard from the interview, the technique of associating certainly important in promoting memory.B: And according to th