W2: Hi, Tim!
M: Hi, Mon. I’d like you to meet Jen. W2: Hi, Jen. It’s very nice to meet you. W: It’s nice to meet you, too. Mrs. Harris.3
M: Hey, Anne. Where are you going? W: I’m going to the library to study. M: For what? It’s only 7:00 a.m.! W: My final exams. They’re next week. M: Wow, well, good luck! W: Thanks!4.
W: Bill, it’s late. Where’s the theater? M: Hmmm… I think it’s near here. W: Are you sure? What street is this? M: Uhm… I don’t know.
W: Where’s the map? I want to check.
Optional Listening 2
Paula: So, Jane, what are you doing these days?
Jane: I’m working in an office. And I’m studying computer science in the evening. P: You’re really busy!
J: That’s for sure! And in my free time, I’m learning Spanish for my vacation. I’m planning a trip to Mexico next year. P: What about your brothers? How are they doing?
J: They’re doing great! Alex is helping our father in his business, and Adam is going to Pacific University. P: How nice!
J: Paula, how about you? How are you doing these days?
P: I’m doing great, too. I’m working on a project about community safety.
J: Community safety?
P: Yeah. We’re planning a campaign against theft, fire ,AIDS and drugs in our community.
J: Oh, that sounds interesting!
P: Yes, indeed it is interesting, and it is very important to the community.
Optional Listening 3 Know before you go!
In Bangladesh people greet their friends by shaking hands softly and then putting their hands over their heart. People in
Bangladesh don’t use many gestures. Waving at people and winking are very rude. Don’t touch people on the head. Don’t point with your foot---Bangladeshi people think feet are very dirty. Indonesians greet people with a long handshake, and they bow at the same time. At a meeting, give every person your business card, but use your right hand----using your left hand is very rude in Indonesia.
In Thailand, the traditional greeting is called wai----people put their hands together and bow. Men and women don’t often touch each other in public. Thai people don’t use their hand for gestures, but they love to smile a lot. They sometimes laugh when they feel nervous or embarrassed.
People in the United Arab Emirates have some special gestures. When two men meet, they shake hands. Sometimes old men touch noses together. Women kiss their friends on the cheek. If a man meets a woman, he doesn’t shake hands with her. He just smiles. When you give your friend something, give it to him with your right hand. Don’t use your left hand. And don’t point at peopole with your finger. Use your hand to gesture towards them. Optional Listening4 World greetings
In Brazil men often shake hands when they meet for the first time. When women meet, they kiss each other on the cheek. Women also kiss male friends to say hello. When you shake hands, look at the person in the eyes. This shows interest and friendliness. In New Zealand, usually, both men and women shake hands when they meet someone for the first time. Fun fact: If you see two people pressing their noses together, they are probably Maori. The Maori
are the native people of New Zealand. This is their traditional greeting.
In Japan when people meet for the first time, they usually bow. In business, people also shake hands. In formal situations, people often exchange business cards. When you give a business card, give it with both hands. This is polite. Special note: In Japan, a smile can have different meanings. It usually means that the person is happy. or that the person thinks something is funny. But it also mean that the person is embarrassed. Keys:
OL1: A. 1. waving to; 2. shaking hands; 3. crossing his fingers; 4. shrugging
B. 1. wallet; 2. nervous; 3. studying for a test; 4.the theater.
OL 2: B. 1. That’s for sure; 2. vacation; 3. They’re doing great; 4. project; 5. AIDS; 6. drugs.
OL 4: B 1. shake hands; 2. Japan, bow; 3. Maori; 4. Brazil, kiss(each other on the cheek); 5. in the eyes; 6. Japan, embarrassed.
OL 5: 1. traditional; 2.greetings; 3.learning; 4.trip; 5. nervous; 6. business card; 7. jump and nod; 8. for luck; 9. start laughing; 10. relax and have fun Unit 3, Book 2 Optional listening 1
Today our lives are busier than they were 10 or 20 years ago. For some people, this is a problem. They think we should slow down and enjoy life. The Slow Food movement was started to celebrate
and support the local food traditions of the worlds. Its members don’t like fast food or instant foods because they think those foods are unhealthy.
The Slow Food movement started in Europe, but now it is an international movement. There are more than 65,000 members in 45 countries. The Slow Food movement’s members think we need to slow down and appreciate delicious traditional foods. They also believe in protecting the environment. In addition, they believe in supporting local farmers and their products. Optional Listening 2
Adam: I’m about 20 pounds overweight. I went on a diet. There’s only one problem: I just love buttery foods. Everyone says that I should eat less butter. It’s hard.
Janet: I lived in Thailand for six months. It was really fun. I really like Thai food! It’s too spicy for some people, but not for me. I love the peppers. I came home a month ago. The food here tastes so bland--- I don’t like it anymore.
Abby: My mother says that I have a “sweet tooth.” That means I like to eat sweet foods. Dessert is my favorite part of any meal. I like anything with chocolate in it!
Minh: I’m training for a swimming competition. I have to eat healthy foods all the time. At first I didn’t like it, but now I do. I actually prefer healthy foods to sweet or buttery foods. And I feel better, too! Optional Listening 3
Hot, hotter, hottest! Surprising facts about chile peppers. 1. Chile peppers are one of the oldest food crops in the world. Farmers grew the first chile peppers more than 9,000 years ago.
大学英语新世纪视听说第二册听力原文及答案
