Text 1
A Marriage Agreement (Part One)
(Tom and Linda have signed a marriage agreement. Both agree not to break the rules outlined in the agreement. John, a reporter, is talking to them about the agreement.) John: Tom, Linda, first I'd like to ask you why you decided to write this unusual agreement.
Tom: We found that many problems are caused when a person has different expectations from his or her spouse. We wanted to talk about everything openly and honestly before we started living together.
Linda: Also we both know how important it is to respect each other's pet peeves. Like, I can get very annoyed if others leave stuff -- clothing, papers, everything! -- lying around on the floor. It really bugged me, so we put that in the agreement. John: This is mentioned in Article 1: Cleaning Up, isn't it It says, \be left on the floor overnight. Everything must be cleaned up and put away before going to bed.\
Tom: Then I'll know clearly what Linda's expectations are.
John: I see. What about Article 2: Sleeping It says, \get up at 6:30 . except on weekends.\that this agreement isn't very romantic.
Tom: Well, we disagree. We think it's very romantic. This agreement shows that we sat down and talked, and really tried to understand the other person. A lot of problems occur in a marriage when people don't talk about what they want.
Linda: That's right. When we disagreed about something, we worked out a solution that was good for both of us. I would much rather have Tom really listen to me and understand my needs than give me a bunch of flowers or a box of candy.
Questions:
1. Which statement best summarizes the marriage agreement between Tom and Linda 2. According to Tom, what will give rise to problems in a marriage 3. What can be inferred about Linda from the conversation
Text 2
A Marriage Agreement (Part Two)
John: Linda, do you spend a lot of time checking to see if the other person is following the rules Arguing Linda: No, not at all. Tom: A lot of couples argue because they don't understand each other's expectations. I think we spend less time arguing than most couples because we both know what the other person expects.
John: What happens if one of you breaks a rule Tom: Well, that's in Article 13 of our agreement.
John: Is it Oh yes, Article 13: Breaking Rules. \apologize and do something nice for the other person to make it up.\
Linda: Yeah, like last time Tom broke the rule of driving. John: What's the rule
Linda: The rule is we must ask for directions if we are driving and get lost for more than five minutes. John: What happened
Tom: We were driving to a friend's wedding, and we got lost. Linda wanted to stop at a gas station to ask for directions, but I thought I could figure it out. Linda: Then we drove forty miles in the wrong direction and ended up being late for the wedding.
Tom: So I took her out to dinner. I knew what I should do to apologize.
John: That's very important, I think, knowing how to apologize. By the way, do you plan to update your agreement at all What if things change in your life and a rule doesn't work anymore
Linda: We've thought about that too. Article 14 states that we must review this agreement once a year and make necessary changes.
John: Well, it was really nice talking to you both. Thank you very much for your time.
Tom & Linda: Thank you.
Statements:
1. Tom and Linda never argue because they both know what the other person expects. 2. Once Tom broke Article 14 and apologized to Linda by taking her out to dinner. 3. If some of the rules in the marriage agreement become outdated, changes will be made to update them.
4. It seems that both Tom and Linda are satisfied with their marriage agreement.
Part C
A Perfect Match
Are you looking for a good relationship with someone special What type of person is the best person for you Is it the person with the highest IQ Is it the most beautiful or most handsome person How about the richest person or the most ambitious Is your ideal partner the most traditional or the most modern person Is he or she the person most like you, or most unlike you
The answer, psychologists say, is none of the above. Why Because they are all extremes. In a number of research studies, psychologists asked couples these questions. The answers were clear. Most people are happy with moderation -- with partners who are not the most or the best (or the least or the worst). People are more comfortable with partners who are not so special. The research showed several other important things. In a love relationship, two things can cause trouble. First, trouble happens when both people get angry quickly. This is not surprising. Second, trouble happens when people don't expect to change themselves in a relationship. Do you stay calm when you disagree with someone Are you ready to change yourself If you can tolerate disagreement and are
willing to change, maybe you are ready for a serious relationship.
Statements:
1. The passage implies that the perfect match for you is a person who is most unlike you.
2. The author argues that the most beautiful or most handsome person may not be your perfect partner.
3. Moderate person, that is, the partners who are not the most or the best can be your perfect match.
4. The research showed that an extreme love relationship between the two can cause trouble.
5. The passage states that the anger is one of the causes that lead to the breakup of a love relationship.
6. The perfect match lies in the people's attitudes to tolerate disagreement and be willing to change in a relationship. Unit 4 Part B Text 1
Being a Police Officer Is a Stressful Job Interviewer: Welcome to our program, Sam. Sam: Thank you.
Interviewer: Sam, how long have you been a police officer Sam: I've been a police officer for thirty years.
Interviewer: Thirty years. And you've had different types of assignments on the police force, I guess.
Sam: Yeah, I've done everything from patrol to undercover work to detective work, and now I'm supervising investigations.
Interviewer: Sam, I think most people would say that being a police officer is a very stressful job. Would you agree
Sam: Yes, it's definitely a stressful job. But it depends on your assignment. Interviewer: So, what's probably the most stressful assignment you can have Sam: I'd say patrol is the most stressful assignment. Interviewer: That's interesting! In what way
Sam: Well, I guess the biggest part of the stress is the fear factor -- the fear of the unknown.
Interviewer: What do you mean, Sam
Sam: Well, in patrol work, you don't know from moment to moment who you are talking to or what their reaction is going to be to justify your presence. Let's say, for example, a patrol officer stops someone for a traffic violation. It seems as though that would be a very low-stress situation.
Interviewer: Yes, it is a very low-stress situation.
Sam: But the truth is, there are more police officers injured during a routine stop. Interviewer: Really
Sam: Really! That's why all police officers are taught from the very beginning to
be aware of their surroundings. People back over policemen, people shoot policemen, people jump out at policemen -- different kinds of things. So that's probably the most stressful time.
Interviewer: I see. Let's take a break and then we'll move on to our next topic. Sam: All right.
Questions:
1. What's the relationship between the two speakers 2. What does Sam mainly talk about 3. What do you know about Sam Text 2
Stress Reducers Interviewer: Sam, you've talked about the police officers' stressful time. Now let's move on to the next topic. So far as I know, there's a connection between stress and illness. Do you think that there's a higher percentage of illness among police officers than in the general population I mean, do they get more colds or anything Is this really true
Sam: Yes, it is, and the stress level not only manifests itself in daily health -- whether or not you've feeling well on any given day. It also manifests itself in things like ulcers, heart disease -- police officers tend to have a higher rate of heart disease and ulcers than people in other professions. Interviewer: Really That's documented Sam: Yes, it's documented. And also the divorce rate among police officers is much higher.
Interviewer: Is there something that the police department does to help you deal with this stress
Sam: Yes, there are several programs that most police departments have in place. One is an exercise program where some part of your day is spent on some type of physical exercise. They've found that's a great stress reducer. Besides, there's also a psychological program with counseling for officers to help them reduce their stress. And there are several discussion groups as well. They've found that sometimes just sitting around and talking about the stress with other officers helps to reduce it. So, those things are available.
Interviewer: And what do you do, personally, to help you deal with the stress of your job, Sam
Sam: Well, during the baseball season, I'm the biggest baseball fanatic, and I will either be reading about baseball, or listening to baseball, or watching baseball. Another thing I try to do is to get some sort of exercise every day. And then I work hard at keeping up my personal relationships, especially my relationship with my wife. Fortunately I get along very well with my wife. When I come back home, I can talk about my day with her, and then just forget about it.
Statements:
1. The dialogue is mainly about how police officers can deal with stress.
2. According to Sam, most police officers enjoy good health.
3. According to Sam, the divorce rate among police officers is higher than among people in other jobs.
4. Counseling is the most effective program to help police officers relieve stress. 5. Sam knows how to reduce his stress.
Part C
Short Conversations
1. M: You look so nervous, Rose. Are you all right
W: Frankly speaking, I'm on pins and needles. I have to give a presentation to a group of important visitors this afternoon. Q: Why does Rose feel nervous
2. M: You look so upset, Sue. What's worrying you
W: My son Jack made me extremely unhappy. He seems to be playing video games all the time. Whenever I talk to him he turns a deaf ear to me. Q: What's the woman's problem
3. W: David, you don't look happy. Anything wrong
M: Well, you know, my mother died three years ago. And since then my father has lived in an apartment on his own and has very few friends. Q: What is David worrying about 4. W: Michael, I don't know what has happened to Mother. Her memory seems to be going. I have to remind her of almost everything. M: Don't worry, Mary. She's just getting old. Q: What do you know about Mary
5. W: I'm worried about sending my son Peter to college. You see, nowadays many college students behave rather strangely. They don't seem to be interested in their studies.
M: Just a few. Most students still concentrate on their studies. Q: What can you infer from the man's response
Unit 5 Part B Text 1 Ashley
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