新视野大学英语听说教程1 unit 1

　　II. Listening Skills
Listening for Names
1. Doris: Good morning. Can I help you?
David: Yes. I need to change one of my courses.
Doris: I’ll see what we can do. What’s your name, please?  David: My name’s David Brown.
Doris: Your first name again?
David: David. D-A-V-I-D.
The boy is called David by his first name.
2. Nancy: Excuse me. I want to make sure if I am registered for the new semester of English with Dr. Lang.
Doris: Just a minute and I’ll check for you. What’s your name, please?  Nancy: Nancy Leigh.
Doris: Is “Lee” your last name?  Nancy: No, it’s Leigh. L-E-I-G-H. But “Lee” would be easier to spell, wouldn’  t it?
Nancy’s last name is Leigh.
3. Doris: I’m sorry. But if you need a loan, you’ll have to go to the Financial Aid Office before you can register.
Nancy: Them who should I see there?  Doris: Well, Mrs. Vicky Klein can help you. As a matter of fact, anybody there is very nice.
Nancy: Oh, thank you. What is her name again?
Doris: Vicky Klein. V-I-C-K-Y, K-L-E-I-N.
Nancy should see Vicky Klein if she needs a loan.
4. Doris: OK, to complete this form I need your name in full, please.
Laura: Laura Tish Hill.
Doris: Tish? That’s an unusual middle name. Would you mind spelling that for me?
Laura: Sure. T-I-S-H. I was named after my mother.
Laura’s full name is Laura Tish Hill.
5. Doris:   Well, you need to complete the form for your parking pass. Your name, please?  Anthony: Anythony Mcdonald.
Doris:   Are you “Mc” or “Mac”?
Anthony: “Mc”. My family was from Scotland.
Doris: OK, Anthony. I’ll have your parking pass ready in a minute.
Anthony McDonald will get his parking pass in a minute.
III. Listening In
Task 1: Enrolling²
Good morning, everyone. I’d like to welcome you to City University. I’m Betty Russell and I work in the International Students’ Office. I have some important for you. First, you must enroll¹ by August 28th. Pick up your ID card at our office. Them, you’ll need to pick up a library card so that you can borrow books from the library. Show them your ID card in the library and they will do it for you. You may be thinking about the sports facilities at our school. There’s no charge for student use, but of course you’ll have to show your ID card. Concerning the medical assistance, the University has its own health center, and all services are free for enrolled³ students.
1.B  2.D  3.B  4.C  5.A
Task 2: Living on Campus
(M=man; W=woman)
M: Hi, Lisa. How’s life on campus?W: Hi, John. Oh, not so bad. Pretty good in fact.
M: Is that what do you think? I mean, do you like living on campus?
W: Yeah, I enjoy living here because there’s so many people around and it’s easy to make friends. What about you? Have you ever lived in a dorm before?
M: No, this is the first time.
W: I think you’ll find it quite convenient. The library, labs, sports center and other facilities are right on campus.
M: That’s true. The atmosphere here is different from the outside. But I guess living in town has its advantage too, like being close to the shopping center. You know, our university is so far from downtown.
W: But the commuting⁴ to classes…I mean, you would have to get up so early to get to classes on time. And then going home would be so much time.
M: Yeah, but the food here…it seems it’s the same thing in the cafeteria every day.
W: Well, I think the food here is OK, and if you want a change, you can eat out once in a while.
M: True.
She thinks it’s easy to make friends.
It’s convenient to use the library, the labs, the sports center and many other facilities.
It’s near the shopping center.
They would have to get up so early to get to classes on time. And then it would take a lot of time to get home.
It seems all the same every day.
Task 3: Learning to speak English
Hello, how are you? When most people learn English as a second language, they learn formal English. Unfortunately, learning it like this tends to make you feel distant and bored. The truth is, most people in English-speaking countries don’t speak to each other in such a formal way. They speak in a casual way to their friends and families. When speaking casually⁵, people tend to use a lot of informal or colloquial⁶ words, and also shorten⁷ and connect their phrases. They say things like “Hey, what’s up?” or “Hey! Whatcha been dion’?” These expressions are both common and natural, and make you seem like a native speaker. Using them may make people more interested in talking to you. This type of English is more like what you will hear in movies and TV shows. Speaking this way makes native speakers feel more relaxed and you will sound like a friendly person who speaks English well. You got that, buddy⁸?
formal  formally    casual   common   native   relaxed   friendly
Task 4: An Announcement
attention   closing   five   checkouts   leave
IV. Speaking Out
Model 1 It’s nice to meet you.
Now Your Turn
Michael: Hi1 My name is Michael. Nice to meet you.
Robert:  Nice to meet you, Michael. I’m Robert. But you can call me Bob.
Michael: OK, Bob. Are you an international student here?
Robert:  Yes, I got here last week. I’m from Canada.
Michael: So, we’re going to be in the same dorm.
Model 2 How are you doing?
Now Your Turn
Joe: Hi, Jack⁹.
Jack: Hello, Joe. How are you doing?
Joe: I’m just fine, thanks. How about you?
Jack: Good. Well, you see, I’m planning to take chemistry this semester. Can you recommend a           professor?
Joe: Dr. Smith, of course. They say he’s a prominent professor in chemistry.
Model 3 I’d like you to meet my friend.
Now Your Turn
Jason:   Hi, Jane. I’d like you to meet my friend, Mike. Mike, this is Jane.
Michael: Glad to meet you.
Jane:   Glad to meet you, too.
Michael: Jason often tells me how much he enjoys you playing the piano.
Jane:   Thank you. I enjoy watching him playing tennis, too.
Michael: Excuse me. I have an appointment, so I’m afraid I must go now. Very nice meeting you.
Jane:   Same here. Bye!
V. Let’s Talk
Michael: Hi! I saw you yesterday with John. We room together. I’m Michael.
Jane:   Oh, hi, Mike. How are you doing?
Michael: I’m okay, but school has been really hectic¹⁰ since I came. I haven’t even had a chance to       breathe!
Jane:   I know. It’s especially crazy when you’re a freshman¹¹. Hey, what’s your major?Michael: Travel and tourism.
Jane:   Well, what do you plan to do after you graduate?
Michael: Uh… I really haven’t decided¹². I think I’d like to work for a travel agency in this area.            What about you?
Jane:   Well, when I first started college. I majored in physics, but later I realized I might have a hard time finding a job in that field. I ended up changing to computer science. Finding a job in the IT industry shouldn’t be as difficult.
Michael: Have you got a part=time job to support yourself through school?Jane:  Well, I’m on a four-year scholarship that pays my tuition¹³.
Michael: Wow, lucky you!
Jane:   Yeah. How about you? Are you paying for school yourself?Michael: Sort of. I work weekends at travel agency.
Jane:   A travel agency? That seems like a perfect experience for you! What do you do there?
Michael: I’m a tour guide. I show tour groups around the city.
Jane:   Wow, your English must be pretty good then.
Michael: Actually, they’re all Chinese tourists. That’s why I got the job!
Speaker Major Future Job Plan Tuition Source
Michael Travel and tourism To work for a travel agency Working his way through school
Jane Computer science To work in the IT industry A four-year scholarship
For Reference¹⁴
a
A, say what you think about college life.
Hi, John. Life on campus is really exciting! It’s totally different form high school.
B, give your opinion of A’s view.
Yeah. I feel the same. It’s an entirely¹⁵ new world.
A, tell B your problem and the cause for that.
Well, my problem is this: I major in Engineering, but I want to work in a foreign trade company.
So, I decide to spend more time on English. But, it’s hard, you know, to manage your time.
B, give your opinion of what A says, and tell him/her about your situation.
I think you made the right decision. Actually, I have the same problem. You know, I’m majoring
in computer science, but I don’t like it very much. I’m really fond of travel and tourism, and I am considering changing my major, if it’s possible.
A, comment on B’s word.
Why? Computer science is cool! You’re sure to get a big salary in your future job!
B
A, tell B about your problem.
Hi, john. I’m having a hard time paying my tuition.
B, Show your sympathy.
Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. Have any way to get money?A, say your plan to solve the problem.
I am considering a part-time job. I think it will help pay my tuition and give me useful experience.
B, Give your opinion of A’s plan, and tell him/her about your experience.
Right. Actually, I’m working part-time at a chain store now. It does bring in some money, but I think experience is more important.
VI. Further Listening and Speaking
Listening
Task 1: University Life
University life is a new and different experience for me. First of all, living at the university gives me a sense of responsibility, of being on my own. My parents aren’t around to say, “No, you’re not going out tonight.” I decide everything for myself. Being around lots of friendly people is another aspect I like about university life. On my first say, when I arrived on campus, I was a bit confused about where I was going. An upperclassman noticed out I was looking for my dorm, he said, “Oh, just follow me; that’s where I’m going.” Now, I can really say that I feel comfortable in the dorm because there are so many friendly people around to talk with. Finally, I LOVE HAVING Fridays off; I would not be able to deal with five days of classes in a row. How did I do it in high school? I love sleeping in on Fridays. I guess I’m sort of a party animal, but it seems like I go out every Thursday night. It also seems like I don’t get home until early the next day1 My head hits the pillow and I don’t move until Friday afternoon.
new and different
on his own
a bit confused
talk with
sleep in
Task 2: Key to Learning English
I think one of the most important keys to learning English id to establish a regular study program, like planning a few minutes every morning around breakfast time. This idea may sound a little too simple to the learners, because they took English in high school for a quite a few years, but they didn’t become proficient¹⁶ speakers of the language. As a matter of fact I do not mean that we can become fluent speakers with just a few minutes here and there, but following a regular and consistent¹⁷ course of study can help us on the way to language mastery. In other words, people need to plan out their study by setting realistic and attainable¹⁸ goals from the beginning. Some people get caught up in the craze of learning the language on 30 days, only to give up when they can’t perform up to their expectations. And small steps little by little, are the key. For example, planning to learn to use them actively—is far better than learning 30 and forgetting them the next day.
T  2. F  3.F  4.F  5.T
Task 3: Listening Effectively
Through it is 50% of everyday communication, listening, it seems, is the least taught. Listening is more than just hearing: it requires understanding. In an educational setting, listening effectively is critical. Effective listening results in doing the right assignment, doing the assignment correctly, and taking notes effectively. Doing these activities well results in learning and, most of the time, good grades. In a professional setting, listening is also critical. When you receive an oral message, your response must be correct. If you fail to listen to customers or clients, you may lose their business, and your job! Ina personal setting, listening effectively deepens¹⁹ your relationships. When we listen to someone, we say “You are important” without ever speaking a word. When we fail to listen, not only do we not receive the message, but we send the message that we are just plain dumb.
1.B  2.D  3.A   4.B  5.D

1 enroll   

v.招收；登记；入学；参军；成为会员（英)enrol

参考例句：

• I should like to enroll all my children in the swimming class.我愿意让我的孩子们都参加游泳班。
• They enroll him as a member of the club.他们吸收他为俱乐部会员。

2 enrolling   

v.招收( enrol的现在分词 )；吸收；入学；加入；[亦作enrol]( enroll的现在分词 )；登记，招收，使入伍（或入会、入学等），参加，成为成员；记入名册；卷起，包起

参考例句：

• They lashed out at the university enrolling system. 他们猛烈抨击大学的招生制度。 来自辞典例句
• You're enrolling in a country club, Billy. 你是注册加入乡村俱乐部了，比利。 来自辞典例句

3 enrolled   

adj.入学登记了的v.[亦作enrol]( enroll的过去式和过去分词 )；登记，招收，使入伍（或入会、入学等），参加，成为成员；记入名册；卷起，包起

参考例句：

• They have been studying hard from the moment they enrolled. 从入学时起，他们就一直努力学习。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• He enrolled with an employment agency for a teaching position. 他在职业介绍所登了记以谋求一个教师的职位。 来自《简明英汉词典》

4 commuting   

交换（的）

参考例句：

• I used the commuting time to read and answer my mail. 我利用上下班在汽车中的时间来阅读和答复给我的函电。
• Noncommuting objects are as real to the mathematicians as commuting objects. 对于数学家来说，不可交换的对象与可交换的对象是一样真实的。

5 casually   

adv.漠不关心地，无动于衷地，不负责任地

参考例句：

• She remarked casually that she was changing her job.她当时漫不经心地说要换工作。
• I casually mentioned that I might be interested in working abroad.我不经意地提到我可能会对出国工作感兴趣。

6 colloquial   

adj.口语的，会话的

参考例句：

• It's hard to understand the colloquial idioms of a foreign language.外语里的口头习语很难懂。
• They have little acquaintance with colloquial English. 他们对英语会话几乎一窍不通。

7 shorten   

vt.弄短，缩小，减少

参考例句：

• Minor accidents can shorten the life of a car.小事故会缩短汽车寿命。
• My dress is too long I must shorten it.我的连衣裙太长了，我得把它截短些。

8 buddy   

n.（美口）密友，伙伴

参考例句：

• Calm down,buddy.What's the trouble?压压气，老兄。有什么麻烦吗？
• Get out of my way,buddy!别挡道了，你这家伙！

9 jack   

n.插座，千斤顶，男人；v.抬起，提醒，扛举；n.（Jake）杰克

参考例句：

• I am looking for the headphone jack.我正在找寻头戴式耳机插孔。
• He lifted the car with a jack to change the flat tyre.他用千斤顶把车顶起来换下瘪轮胎。

10 hectic   

adj.肺病的；消耗热的；发热的；闹哄哄的

参考例句：

• I spent a very hectic Sunday.我度过了一个忙乱的星期天。
• The two days we spent there were enjoyable but hectic.我们在那里度过的两天愉快但闹哄哄的。

11 freshman   

n.大学一年级学生(可兼指男女)

参考例句：

• Jack decided to live in during his freshman year at college.杰克决定大一时住校。
• He is a freshman in the show business.他在演艺界是一名新手。

12 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。

13 tuition   

n.（某一学科的）教学，讲授，指导，学费

参考例句：

• Students can apply for individual tuition.学生可以申请个别指导。
• Is this money enough for the tuition fee?这些钱交学费够吗？

14 reference   

n.提到，说到，暗示，查看，查阅

参考例句：

• We spent days going through all related reference material.我们花了好多天功夫查阅所有有关的参考资料。
• I like to have my reference books within my reach.我喜欢把参考书放到伸手可取的地方。

15 entirely   

ad.全部地，完整地；完全地，彻底地

参考例句：

• The fire was entirely caused by their neglect of duty. 那场火灾完全是由于他们失职而引起的。
• His life was entirely given up to the educational work. 他的一生统统献给了教育工作。

16 proficient   

adj.熟练的，精通的；n.能手，专家

参考例句：

• She is proficient at swimming.她精通游泳。
• I think I'm quite proficient in both written and spoken English.我认为我在英语读写方面相当熟练。

17 consistent   

adj.坚持的，一贯的，一致的，符合的

参考例句：

• He has been a consistent friend to the Chinese people.他是中国人民始终如一的朋友。
• His action is always consistent with his words.他始终言行一致。

18 attainable   

a.可达到的，可获得的

参考例句：

• They set the limits of performance attainable. 它们确定着可达到的运行限度。
• If objectives are to be meaningful to people, they must be clear, attainable, actionable, and verifiable. 如果目标对人们是具有意义的，则目标必须是清晰的，能达到的，可以行动的，以及可供检验的。

19 deepens   

v.变深，加深( deepen的第三人称单数 )；加浓

参考例句：

• Wine deepens on aging. 酒久藏而变醇。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
• \"The sand-sea deepens with fathomless ice, And darkness masses its endless clouds;\" 瀚海阑干百丈冰，愁云黪淡万里凝。 来自英汉 - 翻译样例 - 文学