托福听力荟萃 62

Today we're going to practice______the main tool used when______groups—the voice. There are three main elements that combine to create either a positive or negative experience for listeners. They can result in a voice that is pleasing to listen to and can be used effectively. Or they can create a voice that doesn't hold attention, or even worse, causes an_____reaction. The three elements are volume,_____, and pace. When evaluating volume, keep in mind that a good speaker will adjust to the size of both the room and the audience. Of course, with an amplifying¹ device like a microphone, the speaker can use a natural tone. But speakers should not be dependent on microphones; a good speaker can speak loudly without shouting. The second element, pitch, is related to the highness or lowness of the sounds. High pitches are, for most people, more difficult to listen to, so in general speakers should use the lower_____of their voice. During a presentation, it's important to vary pitch to some extent in order to maintain interest. The third element, pace, that is how fast or slow words and sounds are articulated, should also be varied². A slower pace can be used to emphasize important points. Note that the time spent not speaking can be meaningful, too. Pauses ought to be used to signal transitions or create_____. Because a pause gives the listeners time to think about what was just said or even to predict what might come next, it can be very effective when moving from one topic to another. What I'd like you to do now is watch and listen to a_____and use the forms I gave you to_____the speaking voices you hear. Then tonight I want you to go home and read a passage into a tape recorder and evaluate your own voice.

 

 

【填空答案】

evaluate: v. to carefully consider something to see how useful or valuable it is 评估，评价

address: v.address a meeting/crowd/conference etcto make a speech to a large group of people 在会上/对人群/在大会上等发表演说

adverse³: adj. not favorable 不利的；反对的；相反的

pitch: n.［C］the highness or lowness of a musical note 音调；音高

register: n.［C］technicalthe range of musical notes that someone’s voice or a musical instrument can reach 【术语】（人声或乐器的）音域

anticipation⁴: n. ［U］the act of expecting something to happen 预期，预料，期望

videotape: n.［C,U］a long narrow band of magnetic material in a flat plastic container, on which films, television programs etc can be recorded 录像（磁）带

rate: v. to think that someone or something has a particular quality, value, or standard 对…作评估，评价

【听力原文】

Today we're going to practiceevaluatingthe main tool used whenaddressinggroups—the voice. There are three main elements that combine to create either a positive or negative experience for listeners. They can result in a voice that is pleasing to listen to and can be used effectively. Or they can create a voice that doesn't hold attention, or even worse, causes anadversereaction. The three elements are volume,pitch, and pace. When evaluating volume, keep in mind that a good speaker will adjust to the size of both the room and the audience. Of course, with an amplifying device like a microphone, the speaker can use a natural tone. But speakers should not be dependent on microphones; a good speaker can speak loudly without shouting. The second element, pitch, is related to the highness or lowness of the sounds. High pitches are, for most people, more difficult to listen to, so in general speakers should use the lowerregistersof their voice. During a presentation, it's important to vary pitch to some extent in order to maintain interest. The third element, pace, that is how fast or slow words and sounds are articulated, should also be varied. A slower pace can be used to emphasize important points. Note that the time spent not speaking can be meaningful, too. Pauses ought to be used to signal transitions or createanticipation. Because a pause gives the listeners time to think about what was just said or even to predict what might come next, it can be very effective when moving from one topic to another. What I'd like you to do now is watch and listen to avideotapeand use the forms I gave you toratethe speaking voices you hear. Then tonight I want you to go home and read a passage into a tape recorder and evaluate your own voice.

【参考译文】

今天，我们要实行评估所使用的主要工具，在处理群体的声音。有三个主要的元素结合起来，创建一个积极或消极的经验，为听众。它们可以导致语音令人高兴的是，听，可以有效地使用。或者，他们可以创建一个声音，不保持关注，或更糟的是，导致不良反应。这三个要素是音量，音调和节奏。评估量时，请记住，一个好的演讲者将调整大小的房间和观众。当然，像麦克风的扩音设备，扬声器可以使用自然的色调。但喇叭不应该依赖麦克风，一个好的演讲者可以大声说话，不要大声喊叫。第二个元素，间距，是关系到的声音的高度或低音的。高音是，对于大多数人来说，很难听，所以一般扬声器应使用较低的寄存器他们的声音。在演示过程中，重要的是改变间距在一定程度上保持兴趣。第三个元素，节奏，或快或慢的话，声音是如何铰接，也应该是多种多样的。以较慢的速度可以用来强调重点。需要注意的是所花的时间不说，也才有意义。暂停应该使用信号转换或创建预期。由于暂停的听众刚才所说的，或什至预测未来可能出现的时间去思考，它可以非常有效地从一个话题到另一个时。我想你现在要做的是看和听的录影带和使用的形式，我给你评价你听到的声音说。然后，今晚我要让你回家，然后念一段磁带录音机和评估自己的声音。

1 amplifying   

放大，扩大( amplify的现在分词 )； 增强； 详述

参考例句：

• Often they use borrowed funds, amplifying their gains and losses. 他们通常会用借贷的资金交易，从而放大收益或损失。
• An amplifying type (or analog) device, as opposed to digital device. 放大器类（或模拟）器件，相对于数字器件而言的。

2 varied   

adj.多样的，多变化的

参考例句：

• The forms of art are many and varied.艺术的形式是多种多样的。
• The hotel has a varied programme of nightly entertainment.宾馆有各种晚间娱乐活动。

3 adverse   

adj.不利的；有害的；敌对的，不友好的

参考例句：

• He is adverse to going abroad.他反对出国。
• The improper use of medicine could lead to severe adverse reactions.用药不当会产生严重的不良反应。

4 anticipation   

n.预期，预料，期望

参考例句：

• We waited at the station in anticipation of her arrival.我们在车站等着，期待她的到来。
• The animals grew restless as if in anticipation of an earthquake.各种动物都变得焦躁不安，像是感到了地震即将发生。