外教社 大学英语第三版 第四册 听说Unit 2 Celebrities

1、Unit 2 Celebrities大学英语B4Unit2 leaNote: You may ask more than one student! But you are NOT allowed to get the name by directly asking: “Whats the name?” or “Who is the person?”Warming UpOn Student As back, the paper says the name Bill Gates. Student A then goes around in the classroom for the related

2、 information in the following ways:Warming UpExampleExampleA: Is this person a male or female?B: Male.A: Whats his nationality?B: American.A: Does he wear glasses?B: Yes.Warming UpA: Is he fat?B: Not that much.Warming UpA: What are the other special features about him?B: Well, he is one of the most

3、influential figures in the computer industry and, eventually, one of the richest people in the world.A: Oh, is he Bill Gates?B: Yeah, you got it!Warming Up1234567891012345678910Warming UpSample 1He is a famous Hollywood star in the era of silent movie and brought laughter to millions. In most of his

4、 films, he is a man with the toothbrush moustache, bowler hat, bamboo cane,and a funny walk.Warming UpSample 2He was a famous Hollywood star in the era of silent movie and brought laughter to millions. He impressed the world with the image of a small trampoutfitted in tattered, baggy pants, a cutawa

5、y coat and vest, impossibly large, worn-out shoes and a battered derby hat bearing the inscription I AM HERE TODAY.Warming Up If you achieve fame, you become very well-known. 声誉 E.g.：At the height of his fame, his every word was valued.在他声名鼎盛时，他的每一句话都受到了重视。 E.g.：The film earned him international fam

6、e. 这部影片为他赢得了国际声誉。Part A Exercise 1 1954 Chinese Opera Research Institute Exciting ，Dangerous acts 1978 ， Comedy Dangerous stuntsExercise 2 1. public figures 2. chief 3. is admired for doing something 4. noble or brave 5. is admired for the accomplishment 6. enduring efforts. 7. great courage 8. conf

7、idence in oneself 9. fills peoples minds with respect 10. entertainment or business circles, may sometimes inspire envy. Jackie Chan was born in Hong Kong in 1954. His parents were very poor at that time. They couldnt even afford to pay the hospital bills. But they decided to borrow some money so th

8、ey could keep the baby. When he was seven, young Jackie was sent to a very strict boarding school, the Chinese Opera Research Institute, where he was trained in singing, acrobatics, martial arts and mime. When Jackie left school at the age of seventeen he became a movie stuntman, performing very exc

9、iting and often dangerous acts for actors in movies. And he appeared with Bruce Lee in several Kung-fu movies, too. But Jackie Chans big breakthrough came in 1978, when he made the movie Snake in Eagles Shadow. What he did was that he combined comedy and dangerous stunts, and it was very appealing t

10、o the audience. The film was a big hit in Hong Kong. Jackies fame has since spread all over the world, making him one of the worlds most popular stars.Hawking theoretical physicist Cosmologist an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts a lifetime member of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences was

11、 awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom总统自由勋章 Contributions： cosmology and quantum gravity black holes popular science ： A Brief History of Time, （British Sunday Times bestsellers list for 237 weeks. ） neuron-muscular dystrophy肌肉萎缩症 amyotrophic lateral sclerosis肌萎缩性脊髓侧索硬化症Part B Conversation 1 1.

12、What is the probable relationship between the man and the women? 2.What did Steven do after he found out that he had a terrible disease? 3.What kind of life has Steven led? 4.What can you learn about the man? D A D B Exercise 2 1 a professor 2.fighting motor neurone disease 3.he was about 20 4.A Bri

13、ef History of Time ，Average person, bestseller 5. twice three grandchild 6. a computer eating speaking writing The Person I Admire Most M: Can you think of a person you admire? W: A person I admire? Hmm. Yes, I think the person I admire most is Steven Hawking. M: Isnt he the professor at Cambridge w

14、ith motor neurone disease? W: Thats right. Hes spent most of his life fighting the disease. He found out that hed got it when he was a student. He was at the time only about 20. M: Goodness. What did he do then? W: Well, he stopped wasting time. And he started applying himself to his studies. He kne

15、w that he risked dying young, but he became a leading cosmologist. M: Where have I heard of him? I know nothing about cosmology. W: He wrote a book about it for the average person. In fact I remember seeing it on your bookshelves. M: Oh, right. A Brief History of Time, is that it? W: Yes, it was a r

16、eal bestseller, mostly to people who put it on their bookshelves and didnt read it. M: Yeah. How old is he now? W: Hes in his sixties, I think. Hes succeeded in living far longer than anyone expected him to. M: But what kind of life can you have with a disease like that? W: Hes managed to lead a fai

17、rly normal life. He has married twice and has three children and a grand child now. I think he needs to use a computer for almost everything now, you know, eating, speaking, writing M: Mmm. Its very sad, isnt it? W: Well, in a way. He considers himself lucky. You see, despite his disability, he is r

18、ecognized as one of the greatest minds of our timeConversation 2 Exercise 1 1.What does the man do? 2.What seems to be the most probable reasons that the man and his family are happy in Madrid? 3.What is true about the man? 4.What can you infer from the interview? CCDD Exercise 2 Normal life ，happy

19、responsible people personal responsibility ；volunteer ；fund-raising events creating opportunities outdoor ；traveling ；amazing places reading ；fast reader learn ；recharge his batteries W: Could you tell us a little bit about yourself? M: Sure. W: First of all, where were you born? M: I was born in Lo

20、ndon, but Im living in Madrid now. W: Oh, really? How long have you been there? M: Not long. I moved from London with my two daughters about six months ago. W: Are you happy there? M: Yeah, very happy. We love the outdoor life. Also, my mothers Spanish. W: And what do you do in your free time? M: I

21、love reading. Sometimes I feel like wanting to buy every book in a bookstore. Im crazy about books and Im a fast reader. W: Do you ever feel the need to take a break so you can recharge your batteries? M: All the time. Theres always so much more to learn. Going away helps. Language (3) the need to t

22、ake a break so you can recharge your batteries: the urge to take some time off from what you are doing so as to regain your strength and energy, and to improve yourself. As a superstar, the man must constantanly learn new things so as to stay at the stop. (4) You live at the level thats different fr

23、om most people. Your standard of living is much higher than most people and the life you live can hardly be called a normal life. As a superstar, the celebrity obviously enjoys a luxurious lifestyle that is far beyond the reach of ordinary people. (5) I feel a lot of personal responsibility because

24、how much I ve been blessed. The superstar thinks he is really fortunate to be so successful and he feels he has the personal responsibility to do something for society in return. He would like to give back some of what he has received. This shows he is a responsible citizen with a high sense of mora

25、lity. 二、成绩报告二、成绩报告 1.笔试和口试的成绩在同一份成绩报告单上报道，不再单独颁发口语考试成绩报告单。 2.考生取得笔试和口试其中一项有效成绩，均发放成绩报告单。 三、等级难度三、等级难度1.四级A 能用英语就熟悉的话题进行交谈，基本没有困难;能就熟悉的话题连贯地发表意见和看法;能清晰、流利地叙述或描述一般性事件和现象。B 能用英语就熟悉的话题进行交谈，虽有些困难，但不影响交际;能就熟悉的话题作较连贯的发言;能较清晰、流利地叙述或描述一般性事件和现象。C 能用英语就熟悉的话题进行简单的交谈;能就熟悉的话题作简短的发言;能简单地叙述或描述一般性事件和现象。D 尚不具备英语口头交际能

26、力。2.六级A 能用英语就一般性话题进行深入的交谈;能清晰、流利地表达个人意见、情感、观点等;能详细地陈述事实、理由和描述事件、现象等。B 能用英语就一般性话题进行较深入的交谈;能较清晰、较连贯地表达个人意见、情感、观点等;能较详细地陈述事实、理由和描述事件、现象等。C 能用英语就一般性话题进行简单的交谈;能基本表达个人意见、情感、观点等;能简单地陈述事实、理由和描述事件、现象等。D 尚不具备基本的英语口头交际能力。大学英语四级口语考试样题大学英语四级口语考试样题 CET Spoken English Test Band FourSample Paper Examiner: Hello, we

27、lcome to the CET Spoken English Test Band Four. We wish you both good luck today. Now lets begin with self-introductions.Candidate A, would you please start? （考生A先回答，时间20秒） Thank you. Candidate B, now its your turn. (然后考生B回答，时间20秒) Thank you. OK, now that we know each other, lets go on. Task 1 Read

28、Aloud In this task, you are to read aloud a short passage. You will have 45 seconds to go over the passage and 1 minute to read it aloud. Now here is the passage. Many people would list San Francisco as one of the most delightful cities in the world. Sitting on the Pacific coast, it gives you a feel

29、ing of the sea. The sea breezes wake you up and make you eat well and sleep well. The city was planned with straight roads, and these roads cross each other at right angles, making squares as they do in many American cities. Very often you can find yourself on top of a hill in the city, looking down

30、 one of these straight roads as it rises and falls on its journey through the town. A good way to travel these roads is by cable car. These are buses that run on rails in the ground up and down the steep hills. (考生准备时间45秒) Now please begin to read on hearing the beep. (考生A和B同时回答，时间1分钟) Examiner: Tas

31、k 2 Question and Answer In this task, you are to answer two questions. For each question, you will have 20 seconds to respond. Please start speaking on hearing the beep. (问题文字不显示在屏幕上)Question 1: What would many people think of San Francisco according to the passage? (考生A和B同时回答，时间20秒) Question 2: Whi

32、ch city in China do you like most? And why? (考生A和B同时回答，时间20秒)(考生准备时间45秒)Now please start speaking on hearing the beep. (考生A和B同时回答，时间1分钟) Examiner: Task 3 Individual Presentation In this task, you are to talk about the picture displayed on the screen. You will have 45 seconds to prepare and 1 minute

33、to talk about it. Now here is the picture.Task 4 Pair WorkIn this task, you are to talk with your partner about a plan of travel. Suppose you have three days to go sightseeing together. Talk with each other and make a plan for your trip. Your plan may include:1. place(s) to visit2. schedule3. means

34、of transportation You will have 1 minute to prepare and three minutes to talk. Remember, this is a pair activity and you need to interact with each other. Your performance will be judged according to your contribution to the pair work. Now please start to prepare. (屏幕上显示以下文字)Your plan may include:1.

35、 place(s) to visit2. schedule3. means of transportation(考生准备时间1分钟)Now please start your talk on hearing the beep.(考生A和B讨论，时间3分钟)Thank you. That is the end of the test.大学英语六级口语考试样题大学英语六级口语考试样题 CET Spoken English Test Band SixSample PaperTopic A - 12 Topic Area: Social IssuesTopic: Food Safety Part 1

36、(3 minutes) Hello, welcome to the CET Spoken English Test. We wish you both good luck today. Now lets begin with self-introductions. Candidate A, would you please start? 20 seconds Thank you. Candidate B, now its your turn. 20 secondsThank you. OK, now that we know each other, lets go on. First, Id

37、like to ask each of you a question. Now Candidate A: Where do you usually have your meals? How do you like the food there? Now Candidate A: Which dishes do you prefer, meat or vegetables? Why? Now Candidate A: Do you find the food in your canteen expensive? Why do you say so?Now Candidate A: What sn

38、acks and drinks do you usually have? Why? Now Candidate A: Which do you prefer, Chinese dishes or Western dishes? Why? Now Candidate B: Where do you usually have your meals? How do you like the food there? Now Candidate B: Which dishes do you prefer, meat or vegetables? Why? Now Candidate B: Do you find the food in your canteen expensive? Why do you say so?Now Candidate B: What snacks and drinks do you usually have? Why? Now Candidate B: Which do you prefer, Chinese dishes or Western dishes? Why? Part 2 (10 minutes) Examiner:Now lets move o