全新版大学英语听说教程4答案-Unit1

1、UNIT 1One WorldPartA_1_aLanguage FocusQuestions for DiscussionIn what sense do you think we can regard the world we live in as one world?Do you think people all over the world are largely similar? Why or why not?Are you interested in the traditions of other peoples in the world? Describe some of the

2、m.What are the traditions of birthday celebration in some English-speaking countries such as Britain and the U.S.? How do they differ from the Chinese ones?Pre-listening TaskPartA_1_bDo you consider your birthday one of the most important days in your life? Why or why not?Which birthday do you think

3、 is more important, your 18th, 20th, or 21st? Why?Which of the birthday celebrations youve had is the most memorable to you? Can you describe it?Language FocusPre-listening TaskPartA_1_demo_aLanguage FocusPre-listening TaskPartA_1_demo_bLanguage FocusPre-listening TaskPartA_2_aPre-listening TaskLang

4、uage FocusHere are some sentences and structures that you might find useful in discussing the above questions.Human beings are essentially the same everywhere.All human beings have the need to eat, to have shelter, and to work. They also need to love others and be loved.We, people of the world, are

5、one big family, for together we exist, and together we try to make the world better for all.The world is made beautiful by the rich variety of cultures of different countries and races.PartA_2_bLanguage FocusContacts between cultures promote understanding among the peoples of the world.With the rapi

6、d development of transportation means and the information technology the world is getting smaller and smaller.Although people in different countries have different traditions, they all seem to celebrate certain days such as New Years Day, Mothers Day, Childrens Day, Labor Day, etc.Birthdays are obse

7、rved by many people throughout the world.Pre-listening TaskPartA_2_cLanguage FocusIn China, special noodles are served in honor of the birthday person. The noodles are extra long to symbolize longevity / a long life.In some other cultures, people celebrate birthdays with a cake topped with lighted c

8、andles, the number of which represents how old the birthday person is turning.Cakes, lights, and candles are often associated with the celebration of a persons birthday in many Western countries.Pre-listening TaskPartA_2_dLanguage FocusHere in China we regard the first and every tenth birthday as ve

9、ry important since they represent important stages of our lives.To the young the eighteenth birthday is probably the most important. From then on they have the right to vote / are regarded as adults.In most families, birthdays are celebrated with a lot of fun and food / are important occasions for b

10、oth the birthday person and the other members of the family / mean presents and noodles.Pre-listening TaskPartA_2_eLanguage FocusIn some cultures, birthdays are seldom celebrated / never observed.As people grow older birthdays are no longer that important, for each birthday reminds them that they ar

11、e turning a year older. Everyone likes being young, not old. Its human nature.Pre-listening TaskPartB_1_a_1column assume MuslimListening Tasksn. a regular series of articles in a newspaper or magazine which is written by the same person, known as a columnist, on a particular field of interest, such

12、as politics, theater, etc. 专栏（文章） v. to suppose 假定，假设n. 穆斯林Speaking TasksWord BankExercise 2Exercise 1Language and Cultural NotesPartB_1_a_2(be) dedicated to Shaheen HagPat CaneToronto Turkeyintended to be used for one particular purpose 专用于（人名）（人名） a big city in SE Canada 多伦多（加拿大东南部港市）a republic in

13、 W Asia and SE Europe 土耳其（西亚国家）Listening TasksSpeaking TasksWord BankExercise 2Exercise 1Language and Cultural NotesPartB_1_a_3SenegalBangladeshArgentina Norway a republic in W Africa 塞内加尔（西非国家）a republic in S Asia 孟加拉国（南亚国家） a republic in S America 阿根廷（拉美国家） a kingdom in N Europe 挪威（北欧国家） Listening

14、 TasksSpeaking TasksWord BankExercise 2Exercise 1Language and Cultural NotesPartB_1_b_11. Background information There are numerous traditions. Family history, culture, language and economic status are all factors that affect the way a person observes the anniversary of his or her birth. Two of the

15、most significant factors throughout history, however, have been geographic location and religious beliefs. The tradition of birthday celebrations started in Europe a long time ago. It was feared in those days that evil spirits were more likely to harm a person when he or she experienced a change in

16、his or her daily life, Listening TasksSpeaking TasksWord BankExercise 2Exercise 1Language and Cultural NotesPartB_1_b_2such as turning a year older. To protect them from harm, friends and family would come to be with the birthday person and bring good thoughts and wishes. Giving gifts was supposed t

17、o bring even more good cheer to ward off the evil spirits. This is how birthday parties began. At first, it was only kings who were recognized as important enough to have birthday celebrations. As time went by, people began to celebrate childrens birthdays. The first childrens birthday parties occur

18、redListening TasksSpeaking TasksWord BankExercise 2Exercise 1Language and Cultural NotesPartB_1_b_3in Germany and were called Kinderfeste, meaning childrens festival.2. This just isnt the case. This is simply not true. 3. And most Muslims dont celebrate their birthdays. Most Muslims do not celebrate

19、 their birthdays because of their religious belief. In the Muslim country Saudi Arabia, for example, people do not observe birthdays. Instead, they thank God following the birth of a child by giving gifts to the poor. After the child is aListening TasksSpeaking TasksWord BankExercise 2Exercise 1Lang

20、uage and Cultural NotesPartB_1_b_4week old, its head is shaved. The family then donates an amount of silver equal to, and often more than, the weight of the childs hair. Following this ritual, family and friends come together for a feast and a naming ceremony.4. God I better get married. My goodness

21、! Id better get married. I better = Id better. “God” is used as an exclamation to emphasize something people are saying. You can also use “My God” or “Oh God”, though some religious people find this offensive.Listening TasksSpeaking TasksWord BankExercise 2Exercise 1Language and Cultural NotesPartB_

22、1_c_1Listen to the conversation and write down the answers to the questions you hear.1. What is One World? A radio or TV program.2. What is the topic of the program? Birthday celebrations around the world.3. What do Shaheen Hag and Pat Cane do? They run a weekly column in the Toronto Daily Star. Lis

23、tening TasksSpeaking TasksWord BankExercise 2Exercise 1Language and Cultural Notes 4. Why dont some people in India celebrate their birthdays? Because they cant afford the cost.5. Why is the eighteenth birthday so important in Finland? Because eighteen is the age when one is accepted as an adult wit

24、h the right to vote, buy wines and drive a car.PartB_1_c_2Listening TasksSpeaking TasksWord BankExercise 2Exercise 1Language and Cultural Notes PartB_1_c_26. Why can girls in some countries get to vote at an earlier age than boys? Because girls are considered to be more mature than boys of the same

25、age.7. Which of the countries mentioned in the conversation are Muslim countries? Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, and Senegal. Listening TasksSpeaking TasksWord BankExercise 2Exercise 1Language and Cultural NotesPartB_1_d_11. The program is broadcast in Canada every day.( F ) 2. People everywhere in the w

26、orld celebrate their birthdays.( F ) 3. Many Muslims do not celebrate their birthdays for religious reasons.( T ) 4. In England, the twenty-first birthday is very important, which is unusual in the West.( F )Listen to the conversation again and decide if each of the statements you hear is true (T) o

27、r false (F).Listening TasksSpeaking TasksWord BankExercise 2Exercise 1Language and Cultural Notes PartB_1_d_25. The twenty-first birthday is very important in Japan. ( F )6. In Norway, young men and women usually get married before 30 to avoid having pepper thrown at them.( F )7. Eighteen is a very

28、lucky number in Japan.( F )8. It can be concluded that our world is made more colorful by the many different ways birthdays are observed in different countries.( T )Listening TasksSpeaking TasksWord BankExercise 2Exercise 1Language and Cultural Notes PartB_1_a_scriptListening TasksSpeaking TasksWord

29、 BankExercise 2Exercise 1Language and Cultural NotesPartB_2_aReflections on the text You have just heard a program about birthday celebrations around the world. What do you think of the celebrations? Why is it that some people do not celebrate their birthdays? What does your birthday mean to you? Ex

30、change views with your partner. You may mention the following points in your discussion.what birthdays mean to youhow birthdays are observed around the worldwhy some people dont celebrate their birthdaysListening TasksSpeaking TasksPair Work PartB_2_b1A Sample Most people in the world hold a wedding

31、 ceremonywhen they get married. However, like birthdaycelebrations, wedding celebrations are conducted indifferent ways, depending on where you live, whichreligion you believe in, and How good is your financial situation. The following are three groups of picturesshowing three wedding ceremonies hel

32、d in differentListening TasksSpeaking TasksB. Picture talkTalking about wedding customsPartB_2_b2places and at different times. Give a brief descriptionof each picture and then make a comparison betweenthe three weddings.Listening TasksSpeaking Tasks(a) (a) (a) (a) (a)PartB_2_b3Listening TasksSpeaki

33、ng Tasks(b)(c)PartB_2_b4Listening TasksSpeaking Tasks(d)(e)PartB_2_b5Listening TasksSpeaking Tasks(f)(g)PartB_2_b6Listening TasksSpeaking Tasks (h)PartB_2_b2 From the pictures, we can see that a wedding is an important event everywhere in the world. It has been so in China, for example, from the old

34、 days to the present and the same holds true in Western countries. As a rule, there is a big ceremony, attended by family members, relatives and friends, who have come to share the joy of this special occasion in the lives of two people in love. Food is plentiful and laughter fills the air. To all t

35、hose present, the ceremony is both sacred and joyous. Listening TasksSpeaking TasksComparing PartB_2_b2 However, while sacredness and joy are the spirit of all weddings, the way people observe the occasion varies from place to place and changes over time. This is reflected in various respects. First

36、, in Western countries, many people get married in a church while in China this is rare. Second, Western people often choose a scenic spot to hold wedding parties whereas most people in China give their wedding parties either at home or in a restaurant. Third, in Western countries, the color of the

37、brides dress is white, which is a symbol of purity, while in China, traditionally, the color of the brides dress is red, which is a symbol of happiness.Listening TasksSpeaking TasksPartB_2_b2Now use the above sample as your model and carry onsimilar activities with your partner according to thepictu

38、res given below.Listening TasksSpeaking TasksPartB_2_b2Listening TasksSpeaking Tasks(a)(b)PartB_2_b2Listening TasksSpeaking Tasks(c)(d)PartB_2_b2Listening TasksSpeaking Tasks(e)(f)PartB_2_b2Listening TasksSpeaking Tasks (g)PartB_2_a_scriptListening TasksSpeaking TasksPartB_1_b_scriptListening TasksS

39、peaking TasksPartB_1_b_scriptListening TasksSpeaking TasksPartB_1_b_scriptListening TasksSpeaking TasksPartB_2_b2Below are some ideas and expressions that you might find useful in your descriptions:(For Pictures a, b, c and d)a birthday party guests bringing some gifts to the birthday personthe birt

40、hday person opening the gift before the guests, and expressing thanksbirthday cake with lit candlesguests singing “Happy Birthday to You”the birthday person blowing out the candles and making a wishListening TasksSpeaking TasksPartB_2_b2Below are some ideas and expressions that you might find useful

41、 in your descriptions:(For Pictures e, f and g)dressing up for ones birthdaythe birthday person receiving red envelopes with money in them from ones parents and other relatives as birthday giftsthe birthday person expressing thanks but not opening the birthday gifts before the guestsall sitting arou

42、nd a table and eating noodles, a symbol of longevity, followed by delicious dishes and a cakeListening TasksSpeaking TasksPartC_TTest Your Listening One World One Minute is a 1) unique film project that invites participants in every country around the 2) globe to record 3) simultaneously one minute

43、of their lives, one minute of our world. Sponsors of this project have chosen 12:48 GMT, September 11th 2002 as the one minute to record. At that moment exactly a year earlier began the 4) terrorist attacks that led to the deaths of more than Listen to the passage three times and supply the missing

44、information.A Compound Dictation PartC_q12,000 people from over 60 countries. For many this will be a time of 5) remembrance and reflection. And for others this will be an 6) appropriate time for international communication, cooperation and 7) sharing. This is the idea behind the project One World O

45、ne Minute. Participants are free to choose what and how to record their One Minute. Some may want to take photographs, some paint or draw pictures, while othersmay want to write something and record their readings. Test Your Listening PartC_q28) The material can be submitted to the project organizer

46、s in Scotland via e-mail or post within 6 weeks of September 11th. All the material will then be made into a feature-length film, which will capture that One Minute of our existence. The film will explore the rich diversity that is both humanity and our world. 9) It will allow a voice to all people

47、regardless of nationality, religion, race, political viewpoint, gender or age. The rich diversity that isHumanity shall be there for all to see.Test Your Listening PartC_q3Participants will not only be kept informed of the progress of the film and the release process but will be invited to actively

48、participate through newsletters and discussion forums. When the film is finished, it will be shown in every country of the world, both in cinemas and on TV. 10) Contributors will be invited to attend the first public performance of the film in their respective countries and will receive a full scree

49、n credit on the finished production.Test Your Listening PartD_1_a1Movie TimeTime to TalkMovieExercise A Word BankExercise B PartD_1_a2Movie TimeTime to TalkMovieExercise A Word BankExercise B PartD_1_b1dominatesheltererawellbeingcontroversialperilaccessaccommodatepopulousv. 占领n. 住所n. 年代n. 幸福a. 有争议的n

50、. 危险n. 通道v. 安顿a. 人口众多的Movie TimeTime to TalkMovieExercise A Word BankExercise B PartD_1_c Among all the species, human beings dominate the Earth. Nowadays, there are (1) 7 billion people living on the planet. Obviously there are more and more such dominators. Every second, (2) two people come to the

51、 world and every year we have (3) 80 million more. The growing population exerts threat to (4) humans themselves, other species and the Earth because every newborn person needs (5) food, energy, water and house. It is predicted that in the next 40 years, there are (6) 3 billion more people living on

52、 the Earth. The prediction Movie TimeTime to TalkMovieExercise A Word Bank Fill in the blanks according to the clip. Exercise B PartD_1_cis made on the fact that the present teenagers, whose number is about (7) more than 1 billion, will (8) have a longer life span. The population change in different

53、 country may vary. According to the prediction, in USA, India and Great Britain (9) population will increase while in countries like Japan, Russia, Germany, and much of Eastern Europe (10) population will decrease. Movie TimeTime to TalkMovieExercise A Word BankExercise B PartD_1_cLook at the following chart describing the change in the world population. Then give three possible reasons that account for the change.Movie TimeTime to TalkMovieExercise A Word BankExercise B PartD_1_cAs is shown by the graph It can be seen from the chart that The total number amounts to