新视野大学英语视听说教程原文及答案Unit

1、 II. Listening Skills Dialog 1 Girl 1: What do you think of this miniskirt, Amy? Pretty hot stuff, eh? Girl 2: Wowits pretty short. My mom would never let me wear something like that. Girl 1: My moms cool. She lets me make my own decisions about clothes. Girl 2: Not my mom. Shed be mad if I came hom

2、e in a skirt like that. Girl 1: Lets both got one; then maybe your mom wouldnt be so upset if we both wore the same skirt. Girl 2: Wellmaybe. 1.D 2. The first girl(The girl who suggests wearing the short skirt.) Dialog 2 Mother: Lily, where did you get that skirt? You cant wear that. Its much too sh

3、ort! What will others think? Lily: You dont understand fashion. Its what everyone is wearing. I think it looks very attractive. Mother: Nonsense, its only suitable for a supermodel on the catwalk. Its not meant for ordinary people like us. Your dad is sure to say the skirt is far too revealing! Lily

4、: But its really in high fashion; everyone is wearing clothes like this. Mother: Not everyone. Your friend Amy would never wear a skirt like that! Mother: My God, I give up. 1. B 2. No, she hasnt. III. Listening In 1 / 9 Task 1: A Womans Funny Dress Lily: Mom, look at that woman. Her dress looks fun

5、ny. Mother: I wouldnt say that, Lily. It looks fine to me. Lily: Are you kidding? Shes out of fashion. Thats last years style. Lily: Wow, youre really as out-dated as she is. Mother: Youre right. Im out of date. So what? Whats the point of following the fashion? Lily: No wonder you never buy me new

6、dresses. looks funny looks fine to her is behind the times went out looks good on her out-dated keeping herself in style no wonder Task 2: How is fashion decided? Fashion designers design and make fashionable clothes for men and women. They deign trends and create new styles. Paris has been the trad

7、itional center of world fashion, though recently British designers have had great influence in setting new styles, and so have certain designers in the United States and Italy. French designers guard the secrets of their new designs until their collections are shown to the public. Then pictures of t

8、he styles are published in newspapers and magazines all over the world. People from many countries travel to Paris to buy the clothes and 2 / 9 copy the newest ideas. In January they go to see the spring clothes; and in July, to see the autumn designs. Many dress manufacturers from other countries b

9、uy the original clothes of the famous French designers. They then take them back to their own sewing rooms, where the clothes are copied and made up in great numbers. Thats why you may be able to buy in your town the clothing that is in the latest style without paying a very high price for it. Other

10、 manufacturers use the Paris styles simply as a starting point for their own ideas. Still others may adapt only a part of the French design into their own styles. 1. F 2.F 3.T 4.T 5.F Fashion designers design fashionable clothes, begin trends and new styles, and their work is copied all over the wor

11、ld. Paris is the center of the world fashion, where the secrets of the new designs are guarded until they are shown to the public Other manufacturers use Paris styles simply as a starting point for their own ideas. Still others adapt only a part of the French design Task 3: Dreaming of Being a Fashi

12、on Model Top fashion models travel all over the world, earn huge salaries and live exciting lives. If you want to be a model, you should know the basic rules. Girls are usually picked to be models when they are between 15 and 22 years old. Ideally, they are tall, long-legged, and thin. The minimum h

13、eight is about , and the average weight is 108-125 pounds. A few other important things for a fashion model are clear skin, healthy hair, straight teeth, and a well-shaped body. Youll also need ambition, intelligence, confidence, independence, and will-power. Make an important decision today. Order

14、Kimi right now! Dont you think having the hegith and shape of a fashion model would be wonderful? Yes, Kimi helps you realize your dream. 3 / 9 1.D 2.B 3.A 4.B 5.C Top fashion models.earning large salaries Future models.being at least tall Kimi.massaging ones feet A part of the brainproducing growth

15、 hormones directly Customers.buying Kimi IV. Speaking Out Model 1 How did you like the fashion show? Laura: How did you like the fashion show last night? John: It was dumb. I think its stupid of women to wear clothes like that. Laura: I didnt see anything wrong with the clothes; they looked pretty n

16、ice to me. John: Do you really think people can wear that stuff and walk around the streets? Laura: Yes, I do. At least, some people certainly can. They wear high-fashion clothes to show off their sense of style and wealth. John: Well, I still think theyre dumb. It makes more sense to spend the mone

17、y on more practical purposes. Now Your Turn A: What did you think of the low-cut dress at the fashion show yesterday evening? B: I think its not decent for Chinese girls to wear a dress like that. A: The dress seemed quite al right to me. In fact, they looked pretty nice to me. 4 / 9 B: Do you reall

18、y think people can wear that stuff and walk around the streets? A: Yes, I do. Dont forget this is already the 21st century. Some people wear high-fashion clothes to show off their sense of style as wealth. B: Well, I still think low-neck dresses are wrong. It would be better to spend the money on hi

19、gh-quality, traditional clothes. Model 2 Im looking for a light jacket. Salesman: What can I do for you? John: Im looking for a light jacket. John: Im not sure. Salesman: ok, Ill measure you. Well, you are size 42. What color do you like? John: Light blue, please. Salesman: OK, try this one on. Sale

20、sman: $24.99. John: Ill take it. Can I pay with a credit card? Salesman: Sure, we take both debit and major credit cards. Now Your Turn A: Can I help you? B: Can you show me a pair of jeans? A: OK. What size do you wear? B: I dont know. A: No problem, Ill take your measurementsOK, what color do you

21、like? B: Dark blue, please. 5 / 9 A: Please try this one onHow does it feel? A: $79.90. B: Ill take it. Can I pay with a credit card? A: Sorry, we accept only cash. Model 3 Could you show me a pair of running shoes? Salesman: Good morning, see anything you like? John: Not yet, Ill look around firstE

22、xcuse me, could you show me a pair of running shoes? Are any of these on sale? Salesman: The price of the Reeboks wont change, but the Nikes go on sale this afternoon:25% off. Thats a good deal. John: No, I dont like Nikes at all. Salesman: Well, why dont you try on this pair of Reeboks and see how

23、they feel? John: Okay. But I think they are going to be on the small side. Oh, there, Im afraid are a bit too tight. Do you have a size 24? Salesman: Im sorry, theyre all sold out. But Ill be glad to order a new pair of you. John: How long will it take? Salesman: Three days. John: Then dont bother.

24、Thank you anyway. Now Your Turn A: May I help you? B: I want to buy a dress. Can I have a look at the green one? 6 / 9 A: Sure. Please try it on and see how it feels. B: OKI think its a bit too large. Do you have a smaller one? A: Im sorry, this is the smallest one. How about the blue one? B: No, I

25、dont like the color. Thanks. V. Lets Talk The Miniskirt 1.D 2.D 3.A 4.C 5.B VI. Furthering Listening and Speaking Task 1: Paying for the New Clothes Daughter: Mom, I need some new clothes. Everything I have is out of date. The new semester will be starting sooncan we go shopping? Mother: You have a

26、closet full of clothes that are still in very good condition. Your father and I already have to pay you university tuitionand therere the books too. Daughter: But everyone else will be wearing the latest Levis. And I will look stupid wearing the same old skirts I wore in high school. They are so lon

27、g. People will think I came form the middle ages. Mother: But Daughter: Maybe I could get a part-time job to help pay for the new clothes. Mother: No, you need to study. But university is a new experiencemaybe we can look for something not too expensive. Daughter: Wonderful, at least we can have a l

28、ook. Task 2: A Models Description of Her Work 7 / 9 Before the fashion show started, we had a rehearsal. In a small room we were each given a space. A dresser got us into the fashion clothes, then an assistant checked that the style was rightthe correct number of buttons undone, the trousers pulled

29、to the right height. Once dressed, we queued up in order by the door. The fashion designer checked that the clothing was as the he wanted. The music started, and we went out. We posed for the photographers, turned and walked back. It was a breeze. I walked back into the room, too excited to realize

30、I was meant to hurry. In the few steps from the door you can throw off quite a few layers of clothing. By failing to do so, I almost missed my next turn. At 8:30p.m., with the audience in place, we were back in the clothes. We went out again, to a full house. The music was loud, but clear. You could

31、 hear the talkingfashion shows are not theatre, and people dont keep quiet. Journalists discuss what to write about; buyers discuss whether they can make a profit from the clothes. And although you have been chosen for your looks that are suitable for certain dresses, as a model, you are just an advertisement for the designer. So you walk through conversations, unable to stop or react. You are not a creative human being, just a smiling d