MODEL3 You seem to be on top of the world. Script
Nora: Oh, hey, John! John: Hey!
Nora: You seem to be on top of the world tonight. What’s up? John: I’m so happy I’m about to burst. Guess what? Nora: You’ve got me.
John: It might be true that misfortunes never come singly, but you can also have a “double blessing”. And that’s what I had.
Nora: You mean you’ve had two happy events in your life?
John: Exactly. You know, I was strong in all subjects except physics. Now I’ve finally passed the test--the one I needed to qualify for a Bachelor’s degree.
Nora: Congratulations! You’d failed it three times. Now wonder you’re beaming. What’s the
other good news?
John: The multinational I was dong my field project at offered me a job at a good staring salary. Nora: Wow, wonderful, simple wonderful. John: I feel like celebrating. Shall we go to a bar? Nora: Why not?
Now Your Turn Task 1
SAMPLE DIALOG
A: You look furious. What happened?
B: Nothing. I’d rather not talk about it. Just don’t ask.
A: Come on. You shouldn’t keep your feeling to yourself. You need to let off some stream. So, talk tome.
B: All right. This morning I went to a shop to buy a digital camera, I only need an ordinary one. It is enough for my tours in the summer vacation. Buy they persuaded me to buy a professional camera, which cost three times as much. A: But you were willing to buy for it. Anyway, it must work better.
B: You see, I know next to nothing about photography. So they simply tricked me into buying an expensive one.
A: No wonder you’re livid with rage. I’d be mad too if I were robbed like that. What are you going to do?
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B: I already went back to them and asked to exchange it for a cheaper one. A: What did they say?
B: Oh, they were rude. They insisted that they hadn’t encouraged me to buy a professional camera, and that I bought it myself. A: Sounds like you got a raw deal!
B: What’s worse, as I was leaving, I heard they say, “That guy looks broke. He shouldn’t have bought any camera.”
A: Don’t let it get to you. Better ignore their rude remarks. B: I agree. I did manage to keep my cool.
A: Well, the best thing you can do is to file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Agency. If they talk to the shop, maybe they will give you a refund. B: Sounds too good to be true.
V. Let’s Talk
Script
Hello, everyone. Today I invite you to join me in an exploration off the causes of depression. There ate many factors involved, but I believe some deserve special attention.
Heredity certainly plays a role. .The tendency to develop depression may be inherited; there is evidence that this disorder may run in families.
Physiology is another factor related to depression. There may be changes or imbalances in chemicals which transmit information in the brain called neurotransmitters. Many modern antidepressant drugs attempt to increase levels of certain neurotransmitters so as to increase brain communication. While the causal relationship is unclear; it is known that antidepressant medications do reliever certain symptoms of depression.
Researchers also study psychological factors. They include the complex development of one’s personality and how one has learned to cope with external environmental factors, such as stress. It is freeqently observed that low self-esteem and self-defeating thinking are connected with depression. While it is not clear which is the cause and which is the effect, it is known that sufferers who are able to make corrections to their thinking patterns can show improved mood and self-esteem.
Another factor causing depression is one’s early experiences. Events such as the death of a parent, the divorce of the parents, neglect, chronic illness, and severe physical abuse can also increase the likelihood of depression later in life.
Some present experiences may also lead to depression. Job loss, financial difficulties, long periods of unemployment, the loss of a spouse or other family member, or other painful events may trigger depression. Long-term stress at home, work, or school can
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新视野大学英语视听说教程第四册原文和参考复习资料修正版unit1
