高等学校研究生英语系列教材(听说教程)(上)Unit

1、 Childhood HobbiesLuther: My hobby is 1)_. I started at the age of 2)_, and Ive been collecting stamps ever since. Stamps are 3) _. Theyre miniature works of art, covering just about every subject you can think of. Sometimes stamps are 4) _as they got older, and I guess thats one of the reasons they

2、 are 5) _ by many collectors.stamp collecting, six, tiny but amazing, worth more, treasuredSarah: When I was a little girl, my friend were fond of 1) _, but I just loved 2)_. My house had a big yard, which I regarded as my fantasy world. I helped my grandmother 3) _. Actually I was a little bit lazy

3、 in my schoolwork but never in yard work. Some of my friends said it was an activity that 4) _. I didnt mind. 5) _and I enjoyed sweating after a whole days work. Its good for my health. Maybe Ill spend most of my time in the yard after I retire.dolls or cartoons, yard work, mow the lawn and spread f

4、ertilizer, only retired people took up, I enjoyed making my yard beautifulWilliam: Transformers! Optimus Prime and Megatron! Those 1) _from 1980s that would turn into cars and planes. Thats why I became a 2) _. Few people can claim to be as big 3) _as I am. I have an entire room in my house dedicate

5、d to them, over 700 Transformers from every generation, as well as many posters and tons of other collectible items. 4) _is not just a hobby to me- 5) _.robots, mechanical designer, a fan of Transformers, Transformer collecting, theyre a way of lifeListening for content (conversation)M: Hello, every

6、one. This is Maria Wells. Every time the word “addiction is mentioned, image of drug dependence, alcoholism and smoking come to mind. But today, technology is breeding a new type of addiction which can be just as severe. Internet Addiction. Here is our guest, Professor Luther Nicholson, a psychologi

7、st from Connecticut University. Good evening, Mr. Nicholson.L: Hi Maria. Addiction is not a word that should be taken lightly. Some argue that we are exaggerating concerns about Internet addiction. People dont expect the computer and the Internet to be a problem.M: My colleagues here dont see it as

8、a negative thing or something to be afraid of. They assume that web addiction is mostly a young persons problem.L: No. My patients of web addiction vary widely in age. Our survey shows that millions of children and adults are now hooked, on what we call “Pathological Internet Use”.M: Pathological? S

9、o its really a disease.L: Absolutely. They use the web to the point where it can change moods or create negative consequences in relationships, financial situations or legal matters. Some online gamers play constantly, days in a row. Some spend days online murdering others in search of virtual posse

10、ssions. Some remain isolated in their actual lives, but only talk to strangers online to enter another life. Most addicts have a kind of fixation. They throw themselves into an imaginary world.M: And they will pay the ultimate price for their obsession.L: Yes. And the price is always high and sad. A

11、ctually, we have had cases of suicide by web addicts. Their pastime turns into a costly habit. The Internet is a powerful technology. It creates access to all of the information on the planet. Theyre very powerful tools that can be abused.M: I get it. How can one know if one is addicted, Professor N

12、icholson?L: Take a break from your computer. Are you restless and frustrated? Do you wonder how many emails youve received? Take note of your behavior; if you are feeling uncomfortable or uneasy, it may be time to monitor your Internet usage.M: I guess most of us are addicted to a certain extent. Th

13、ank you, Mr. Nicholson. Do We Have to Be Excellent at Our Hobbies The other morning, I overheard a nine-year-old boy complain, “We dont want that nerd in our soccer team. We are ashamed that he doesnt know a goal-kick from a head-shot.” As it happens, the “nerd” was my son. Im sorry, Son, I guess I

14、blew it. My son didnt receive serious instruction as other boys did. In my day, when we played baseball, it didnt matter if any of us played terribly; we werent out to slaughter the other team. To us, sports were just a way of having a good time. I enjoy singing badly and drawing badly. Im not asham

15、ed of my incompetence in these areas. I do one or two other things well, but Id always like to try something new which I dont have to be good at. Unfortunately, doing things badly has gone out of style. In todays competitive world we have to be experts even in hobbies. If you pull on your gym shoes

16、and jog around the block once in a while, youll be laughed at by the so-called “serious runners”-the ones who run 20 miles or more a week in their 60-dollar jogging suits and fancy shoes. As far as they are concerned, if you dont have the latest shoes, you are embarrassing yourself. And going dancin

17、g no longer means putting on a pretty dress and doing a few turns on Saturday night. Nowadays, dancing means squeezing into tights, sweating through five hours of ballet and four hours of jazz classes, and then dance like a beautiful swan to make others obsessed. It seems that we pay too much attent

18、ion to self-improvement, even with hobbies. I dont think hobbies bring as much fun as they used to. Lets draw for drawings sake. Lets sing for singings sake. We are talking about recreation and the activities we enjoy. We take up those because they are for our pleasure. Listening to English News1) s

19、uffer that nightmare2) genders3) unaffordable4) sufferers5) more than I in 20 adults6) expensive electronics7) such a high number of compulsive shoppers in the general population8) make finding a cure a priority Does Gaming Addiction MatterG: Ron, do you know anyone who has a serious addiction to ga

20、mes?R: 2) Me. I love games. G: No, Ron. Im talking about someone who will sit at a poker table or in front of a computer from the time he wakes up till 3 or 4 a.m., and only gets up to the bathroom or get something to eat.R: Well, 2) thats not me, fortunately. 1) But my uncle Mark is one. Once I wen

21、t to his house, he was playing online games and the kids were running around behind him. Stephanie, the youngest kid, fell and screamed in pain. But he paid no attention to the kid and continued that gameG: How can his family bear it? Thats a hobby that has crossed the line. Why doesnt he stop?R: Un

22、cle Mark has tried to kick it many times, but always failed. Now he says its no big deal. 5) He can experience the beautiful scenery, make friends, and learn what teamwork is from the games.G: You seem to be on his side.R: Well, not exactly. Anyway, he is gaming, not gambling. 4) We relate game play

23、ers with gamblers, but my uncle plays for fun. I think playing games for money is harmful.G: Most people enter casino for fun and walk out as gamblers. People are attracted by game sites, which, as a matter of fact, prey on gamblers. Have you heard that some housewives and professionals are addicted

24、 to online poker game? And almost 80% of them are gambling.R: Women as game addicts? Are you kidding?G: Hey, game addiction is everywhere, for men and women. 3) If your uncle is responsible towards himself and his family, then he should realize its time he controlled himself.R: You are right. Maybe

25、the temporary solution for him is just stay away from the computer.G: I hope that works for him. Questions for Long Conversation1. A) She thinks Internet addiction is as serious as drug and smoking addiction. B) She thinks Internet addiction is much severe than alcohol addiction. C) She thinks Inter

26、net addiction is less severe than drug and alcohol addiction. D)She thinks Internet addiction is the product of other addictions.2. A) Only young people can be addicted to the Internet. B) Internet addicts include both children and adults. C) The are more adult addicts than teenage addicts. D) Young

27、 addicts account for a larger part of Nicholsons patients.3. A) Some learn how to deal with their relationships with others. B) Some may get into trouble over money issues. C) Most of them commit suicide in the end. D) Most of them care more about their possessions.4. A) People think experts overest

28、imate the harmfulness of Internet addiction. B) Internet addiction can be overcome by the addicts themselves. C) Prof. Nicholson thinks that Internet usage should be restricted or prohibited. D) Internet addiction needs to be taken seriously and treated properly. Follow-up1. A)He has only one hobby and no bad hobbies.B)He thinks he can learn skills from good hobbies.C)He has both bad hobbies and good ones.D)He