施心远《听力教程》3第2版Unit6答案

1、UNIT 6Section One Tactics for ListeningPart 1 Spot Dictati onWind and SpiritWe do notice the wind when it seems (1)cruel, when the trees turn away from it, and it (2) cuts into our hearts. "Certain winds will make men's (3) temper bad", said George Eliot. I n Souther n California, the

2、Santa Ana is (4) associated with an in crease in depressi on and domestic (5viole nee.Scientists have tried (6) without successto identify physiological reasonsfor these (7) reactio ns. Every one agrees, however, that (8)dry wi nds like the Santa Ana, the mistral in France and the foehn* in Germany

3、and Switzerland seem to have (9) n egative effectso n our men tal and physical (10)well-be ing.On windy days, playgro und fights, (11) suicides and heart failures are more (12) freque nt In Gen eva, traffic accide nts (13) in crease whe n a wind called the bise* blows. At the (14) request of patient

4、s, some Swiss and German hospitals (15) postp one surgeryduri ng the foeh n.It is human to ask what is (16) behind the wind. It is easy to personify the wind as the (17) breath of God. The act of taking wind into our lungs is what (18) gives us life. The Jews, Arabs, Roma ns and Greeks all took thei

5、r word for (19) spirit from the word for wi nd.But our day-to-day lives are no Ion ger (20blow n on the win ds. We do not identify wind with spirit anymore.Part 2 Listening for GistA cat got on to a Scandin avia n Airli nes pla ne in Nairobi yesterday and cost the company about 1色000. One of the 66

6、passengers heard a strange "miaow" when the pla ne Ian ded in Cope nhage n. Mecha nics arrived immediately and the airli ne compa ny phoned for an ani mal ambula nee. The mecha nics found the cat after eight hours' work. It had got into the air-conditioning system in Nairobi. The plane

7、 was twelve hours late leaving for Tokyo, costing the company £0,000. The cat was quite well after its experie nee and was give n a large bowl of milk and a plate of fish.ExerciseDirections: Listen to the passage and find its topic sentence.The topic sentence is A cat got on to a Sca ndin avia

8、n Airli nes pla ne in Nairobi yesterday and cost the compa ny about £0.000."Secti on TwoListe ning Comprehe nsionPart 1 DialogueWhat a Coin cide nee! Storyteller: Talking of coincidences, did I tell you about what happened to me and Jeannie last holiday?Friend(s): No.Storyteller: We went o

9、n holiday in the States and we went to Mexico. Well, we were driving down to Mexico City. We were going to spend a few days in Palm Beach . see the sea,look up an old friend, you know. As we left there we stopped at a garage for a car check . oil, the water, the tires, all that . petrol. And the mec

10、hanics spotted something. They said that our fuel pump was not working properly and it was quite serious . it would cost a lot of money . well, we were very worried.Friend(s): Were you insured?Storyteller: Well, no, we weren't and I didn't have that much money on me, you know. It was meant t

11、o be a cheap holiday. Well, just then, two men drove up and they said what's the problem? And, do you know? They were mechanics - it was such good luck. They looked at our car and they said, "There's nothing wrong with your car. Don't spend money on it. Just forget about it." W

12、ell, naturally, we were worried, but . er, I thought . I'll trust them, I think they're right. So, we drove on, we crossed the Mexican border and had a marvelous few days sightseeing there round Monterey. Friend(s):Oh, oh, brilliant . jealous .Storyteller: And then we went on and on to Mexic

13、o City. We drove about forty kilometers and then we saw a car with the same US number plates as the other car we'd seen in Palm Beach.Friend(s): You're joking!Storyteller: It was parked by the road, and the same two men who gave us the advice about our car were stuck with their car.Friend(s)

14、: Oh, no!Storyteller: So, we stopped and asked them what was wrong. And do you know? Their car had broken down for exactly the same reason: The fuel pump wasn't working! It was quite extraordinary.ExerciseDirections: Listen to the dialogue and decide whether the following statementsare true (T)

15、or false (F)l. T 2.T 3.F 4.F 5.T 6.F 7.T 8.FPart 2 PassageCorporate Culture1.How well the employee "fits" the culture can make the difference between job-search success and failure.2.It guides how employees think, act, and feel.3.The amount of time outside the office you're expected to

16、 spend with co-workers is part of the corporate culture.4.The truth is that you will never really know the corporate culture until you have worked at the company for a number of months.5.lt should be a place where you can have a voice, be respected, and have opport un ities for growth.Why should job

17、seekers care about a potential employer's corporate culture? Aren't there more important factors to consider, such as the job itself, salary and bonu ses, andfrin ge ben efits （附加福禾 U ） ? These factors are in deed importa nt, but in creas in gly career experts are talki ng about the importa

18、nee of employee-employer fit in terms of culture, with the idea that how well the employee "fits" the culture can make the differe nee betwee n job-search success and failure.What is corporate culture? At its most basic, it's described as the pers on ality of an organization, or simply

19、 as "how things are done around here". It guides how employees thi nk, act, and feel. Corporate culture is a broad term广义的术语）usedto define the unique personality or character of a particular company or organization, and includes such elements as core values and beliefsprporate ethics （企业伦理

20、， 公司道德） ，and rules of behavior. Corporate culture can be expressed in the compa ny 'smissi on stateme nt（宗旨）and other com muni cati ons, in the architecturalstyle or in terior decorati on of offices, by what people wear to work, by how people address each other, and in the titles given to variou

21、s employees.How does a compa ny's culture affect you? In many, many ways. For in sta nee:? The hours you work per day, per week, including options such as flextime and telecommuti ng.The work en vir onmen t, i nclud ing how employees in teract, the degree of competiti on, and whether it's a

22、fun or hostile en vir onment - or someth ingin-betwee n.? The dress code, including the accepted styles of attire* and things such as casual days.? The office space you get, including things such as cubicles*, window offices, and rules regard ing display of pers onal items.? The training and skills

23、development you receive, which you need both on the job and to keep yourself marketable for future jobs and employers.? On site perks （特别的待遇），such as break rooms, gyms and play rooms, daycare facilities, and more.? The amount of time outside the office you're expected to spend with co-workers.?

24、Interaction with other employees, including managers and top management.How do you un cover the corporate culture of a pote ntial employer? The truth is that you will never really know the corporate culture until you have worked at the compa ny for a nu mber of mon ths, but you can get close to it t

25、hrough research and observati on. Un dersta nding culture is a two-step process, start ing with research before the in terview and ending with observati on at the in terview.If you get a cha nee to meet with other employees, you can ask some questi ons to try and get a han dle on an orga ni zati on&

26、#39;s corporate culture. Such as:? What's it really like to work here? What skills and characteristics does the company value?How do people get promoted around here? The bottom line is that you are going to spend a lot of time in the work environment -and to be happy, successful and productivey,

27、ou'l lwant to be in a place where you fit the culture, a place where you can have a voice, be respected and have opportunity for growth.A： Pre-listening QuestionMany articles and books have been written in recent years about culture in organizations, usually referred to as "Corporate Cultur

28、e". The dictionary defines culture as "the act of developing intellectual and moral faculties, especially through education". Some people define it as "the moral, social, and behavioral norms of an organization based on the beliefs, attitudes, and priorities of its members".

29、Every organization has its own unique culture or value set. Most organizations don't consciously try to create a certain culture. The culture of the organization is typically created unconsciously, based on the values of the top managementor the founders of an organization.B： Sentence DictationD

30、irections: Listen to some sentences and write them down. You will hear each sentence three timesC： Detailed ListeningDirections: Listen to the passage and complete the following paragraphsAt its most basic, corporate culture is described as the personality of an orga ni zati on. It guides how employ

31、ees th ink, act, and feel. Corporate culture is a broad term used todefi ne the unique pers on alityor character of a particular compa ny or organization, and includes such elements as core values and beliefs, corporate ethics, and rules of behavior. Corporate culture can also be expressed in the co

32、mpa ny's missi on stateme nt and othecom mun icatio ns, in the architectural style or interior decoration of offices, by what people wear to work, by how people address each other; and in the titles given to various employees.A company's culture affects you in many ways, such as the working

33、hours, the work en vir onment, the dress code, the office space you get, the training and skills developme ntyou receive, on site perks, the amount of time outside the office you're expectedto spe nd with co-workers and in teract ion with other employees in cludi ng man agers and top man agement

34、D: After-listening DiscussionDirections: Listen to the passage again and discuss the following questions.1. The truth is that you will never really know the corporate culture until you have worked at the compa ny for a nu mber of mon ths, but you can get close to it through research and observati on

35、. Un dersta nding culture is a two-step process, starti ng with research before the in terview and ending with observati on at the in terview.If you get a chance to meet with other employees, you can ask some questions to try and get a handle on an organization's corporate culture. Such as: What

36、's it really like to work here? What skills and characteristics does the company value? How do people get promoted around here?2. (Open)Section ThreeNewsNews Item 1On his way home from his first official visit to the United States, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari stopped in London for two d

37、ays of discussions. His first meeting was with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown at his official residence.At a joint news conference, Mr. Brown praised the current Pakistani army offensive against Taliban targets in the Swat valley.Because of this, Mr. Brown said Britain is pledging $18 million w

38、orth of additional humanitarian aid in the form of food, water, shelter and sanitation that will directed at those being displaced in the northwest.In addition to the aid, the Prime Minister said he expects much more cooperation between Britain and Pakistan over a wide range of issues.Mr. Brown said

39、 helping the effort to tackle terrorism in Pakistan and improving health and education there were important priorities for his government.Mr. Zardari said the fight against extremists in particular is a struggle that will not be solved overnight.Islamabad says 15,000 security troops have moved into

40、the tribal areas.A: Directions: Listen to the news item and complete the summary .This news item is aboutan anti-Taliban campaign that British and Pakistani leaders discussed.B: Directions: Listen to the news again and answer the following questions.1. He stopped in London for two days of discussi o

41、ns.2. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown.3. He praised the curre nt Pakista ni army offen sive aga inst Taliba n targets in Swat valley.4. It included food, water, shelter and sanitation that will be directed at those being displaced in the no rthwest.5. He said he expects much more cooperati on be

42、twee n Brita in and Pakista n over a wide range of issues.6. Helping the effort to tackle terrorism in Pakistan and improving health and educatio n there were importa nt priorities for his gover nment.7. 15,000 security troops have moved into the tribal areas.News Item 2Israel-Palest inePalestinian

43、witnesses and security sources said some 30 tanks and armored personnel carriers drove into the Tulkarem refugee camp around 3 a.m. The army did not say whether the gunman responsible for the attack on the kibbutz* was among those deta in ed.The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades of Palestinian leader Yasser

44、Arafat's Fatah movement claimed responsibility for the killings. Mr Arafat says he has formed a committee to in vestigate the attack on the kibbutz.In Tuesday's action, the Israeli military also demolished the home of aPalestinian militant (Mohammed Naifan) they say is responsible for sendin

45、g the gunman into Kibbutz Metzer.Israeli officials say the gunman came from Tulkarem but that he was followi ng orders of AIAqsa leaders in Nablus. By midday Tuesday Palesti nia n wit nesses were report ing that Israeli troops were gatheri ng outside the West Bank tow n.Israeli authorities say Pales

46、tinian militants from Fatah and Hamas in Nablus are beh ind a series of attacks aga inst Israelis over the past few mon ths.The latest viole nee comes as US env oy* David Satterfield beg ins a visit to the regi on to work on a peace pla n. He arrived in Israel Mon day for separate talks with Israeli

47、 and Palesti nian officials.A: Directions: Listen to the news item and complete the summary.This n ews item is abouta rece nt con flict betwee n Palesti ne and Israel.B: Directions: Listen to the news again and complete the following passage.Palestinian witnesses and security sources said some 30 ta

48、nks and armored pers onnel carriers drove into the Tulkaremrefugee camparo und 3 a.m. The army did not say whether the gunman resp on sible for the attack on the kibbutz was among those deta inedIn Tuesday's actio n, the Israeli military alsodemolishedthe home of a Palestinian militant (Mohammed

49、 Naifan) they say is responsible for sending the gunman into Kibbutz Metzer.The latest viole nee comes asJS env oyDavid Satterfield beg ins a visit to the regi on to work on a peace plan He arrived in Israel Mon day for separate talks with Israeli and Palesti nian officials.News Item 3Officials say

50、there are no easy, quick or purely military soluti ons to the Somali piracy problem. But the top U.S. military officer, Admiral Mike Mullen, told ABC's Good Morning America televisi on program Tuesday the tak ing and rescue of the American cargo ship captain led him to order a new effort to find

51、 ways to effectively deal with the pirates.Admiral Mullen and Defense Secretary Robert Gates say there is no purely military solution to the Somali piracy problem. Piracy continues to rise, even as navy ships from 16 n atio ns patrol the area. And Gates said Mon day that the problem is "probabl

52、y going to get worse" un til the intern atio nal com munity can, in his words, "get somethi ng on land that beg ins to cha nge the equati on" for the "in credible nu mber of poor people" in Somalia, some of whom turn to piracy.Efforts by some ship owners to secure their ship

53、s have had some success. They have in stalled barbed wire, removed ladders and cha nged their routes, among other steps. But there has bee n resista nee to proposals to put armed guards on commercial ships.Corporati ons have paid tens of millio ns of dollars for the safe retur n of ships and their c

54、rews in the area in recent years. Last year, there were 111 piracy incidents in the regi on, triple the nu mber the previous year. And this year, there have already bee n n early 70 in cide nts.Exercise ADirections: Listen to the news item and complete the summary.This news item is aboutthe US looki

55、ng for new approaches to Somali piracyExercise BDirecti ons: Liste n'to the n ews aga in and decide whether the followi ng stateme nts are true (T) or false (F).1. F2.T 3.F 4.T 5.F 6. F 7. T 8. TSecti on FourSuppleme ntary ExerciseParti Feature ReportNew Iranian nu clear head urges mutual trust

56、with westIranian government TV says that the country's new nuclear energy chief, Ali Akbar Salehi is urging the West to end hostilities with Tehran and to start building trust."Legal and technical discussions about Iran's nuclear case have finished," he insists, "and there is

57、no room left to keep this case open.""We hope," he added, "that more efforts will be made by the West to obtain mutual confidence, instead of the last six years of hostility."They were Salehi's first comments to the media, since being appointed by President Mahmoud Ahmed

58、inejad, Friday, following the resignation of veteran nuclear negotiator Gholam Reza Aghazadeh.The soft-spoken Salehi was educated at the American University of Beirut and holds a doctorate from the MassachusettsInstitute of Technology. Salehi is Iran's former envoy to the International Atomic En

59、ergy Agency and signed a protocol allowing for freer inspections of Iran's nuclear sites. His appointment appears to be something of a gesture to the U.S.Neither the U.S., nor the other members of the so-called Group of five-plus-one, including the five permanent members of the United Nations Se

60、curity Council, plus Germany, however, is likely to agree with Salehi about the closure of Tehran's nuclear file.U.S. President Barack Obama warned Tehran, during the G-8 summit in Italy, that the world is giving it until September to comply with U.N. resolutions over its controversial nuclear program.Iran has persistently refused to