新视野大学英语视听说教程2原文及答案Unit3

1、II. Listening Skills1. M: Will you love and keep him in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?W: I will.Q: Who is the woman?2. W: Mike, wake up1 It is time to go to school. Hurry up or youre going to be late!M: Dont worry. I can sleep all day long. Did you forget today is Martin Lut

2、her Kings birthday?Q: Who is the woman most likely to be?3. M: Could I see your drivers license and registration, please?W: Whats the matter, officer?Q: Who is the man?4. M: Id like to ask you about the research paper you assigned that we have to do by the end of the semester.W: ok. What would you l

3、ike to know?Q: Who is the woman most likely to be?5. W:ve cleaned the windows, mopped the floors, and folded the laundry. Is there anything else that you would like meto do before I cal lit a day?M: Did you do the living room yet?Q: Who is the woman most likely to be?1.B 2.C 3.D 4.A 5.AIII. Listenin

4、g InTask 1: Dont be a chicken!Gilbert:Hey, Henry, is Sarah coming with us?Henry:Yes. Why?Gilbert:Nothing. Im just asking.Henry:Just asking? But why is your face flaming red? Ah-huh, someone has a crush on Sarah, doesnt he?Gilbert:Who has a crush?!Henry:Come on, Gilbert, dont be such a chicken. If yo

5、u like her, just go and tell her. Maybe she likes you.Gilbert:But Idont have the guts to ask her out.Henry:What are you so afraid of?Gilbert:Id totally die if she turned me down.Henry:But s better than keeping everything to yourself. ve got to let her know. Come on! ve got to takea chance!Gilbert:I

6、t know Well, maybe youre right, but how am I going to tell her I like her?1. go out2. flaming red3. has a crush on4. a chicken 5. likes9. keeping everything to himself6. the guts 7. turn him down 8. know10. how to tell herTask 2: Problem of Meeting PeopleBefore the wedding, the groom went up the min

7、ister with an unusual offer.Look, ll give you $100 if youll change thewedding vows. When you get to the part where m expected to promise tolove, respect and obey her, giving up allothers, andbe true to her forever, d be happy if youd just leave that part out.” He gave the minister the cashand walked

8、 away with a light heart. The wedding day arrived, and the bride and groom reached that part of the ceremony wherethey would make vows to each other. When it was time for the s vows, the minister looked the young man in the eyeand said,“Will you promise to kneel before her, obey her every command an

9、d wish, serve her breakfast in bed every morningof your life and make a vow before God and your lovely wife that you will never even look at another woman, as long as youboth shall ” The groom was shocked, but in spite of himself, he said in a low voice,“Yes, I ” Then the groomwhispered to the minis

10、ter,“I thought we had a deal.” The minister put the $100 into his hand and whispered back,Shemade me a much better offer.”1.F 2.F 3.T 4.T 5.FTask 3: Long Distance FriendshipsAmerican weddings arenot always thesame. d like toshow youpicturesofmywedding. When we gotengaged,an announcementwas published

11、 inthenewspaper. The announcementtypicallyincludes the names ofthebride, the bridegroomandtheir parentsand the wedding is expected to be held. About a month before the wedding, we sent out wedding invitations to relatives andfriends. This is the church where we had the wedding. My father gave me to

12、my future husband. Then the minister started thewedding ceremony. He greeted the guests, and talked about the meaning of marriage. Next, we exchanged vows and gave eachother rings. This is the main part of the wedding. After the vows, the minister prayed for us. Then the minister declaredus husband

13、and wife, and we kissed each other. Here is my sister, who was a bridesmaid. This is the bouquet I carried.Traditionally, the unmarried women gather after the wedding, and the bride throws her bouquet to them. The one who catchesitwill, accordingto tradition,bethe nextone to getmarried.Atthe recepti

14、on,we cutthe wedding cake andfedeachotherbites of the cake. Then we toasted each other with champagne. Finally the reception was over, and the minister signed themarriage certificate and we were legally married.1. A 2.B 3.C 4.D1-3-7-5-4-2-6IV. Speaking OutModel 1 I just broke up with Alice!John: Hey

15、, Se-Jin, whats wrong with you? You look so down!Se-Jin:Nothing.John: I know its not your studies, so it must be girl trouble. You must have a broken heart.Se-Jin:Well,youre right. I just broke up with Alice.John: Oh, Im sorry.I thought you two were made for each other.Se-Jin:Well, you never know.I

16、want to settle down, but she wants a career while shes still young.John: Well,its always difficult to choose between career and family.Se-Jin:Maybe re right.John: I dont know what to say to comfort you, but try to cheer up!Se-Jin:Yeah, butits hard to forget her at the moment. You know, we were toget

17、her for almost three years.John: Theres lots more fish in the sea andyoull find your perfect match!Now Your TurnA:Why do you look so upset?B:Im all right.A:I know its not your work. So anything wrong with Susan and you?B:Well, youre right. I just spilt up with her.A:Oh, Im sorry. I thought the two o

18、f you made a good match.B:I think I should have a career first but she wants to get married right now.A:Well, its hard to make a choice between career and family.B:Yeah, its hard.A:I know its difficult, but try to cheer up!B:You know, we were together for a long time. I cant get her out of my mind.A

19、:Well, youll find a good match sooner or later.Model 2 Leo proposed to me.Mary:Laura! Guess what!Leo proposed to me!Laura:Wow. Thats wonderful. Did you accept?Mary:Not yet. I have some doubtslike the age factor. Im really robbing the cradle here.Laura:I know hes fur years younger than you, but hes m

20、ature for his age.Mary:Im worried about the cultural differences, too.Laura:But I can see thatboth of you have the same interests and personalities. Thats even more important.Mary:Maybe youre right.Now Your TurnA:Can you believe it? Philip made a proposal to me!B:How wonderful. Did you say yes?A:Not

21、 yet. Im concerned about the age gap. Hes much younger than me.B:I know hes a few years younger than you, but I think he is mature than mind.A:Im also worried about whether we can maintain a long distance relationship. You know, he lives in another city.B:But you love each other. Thats very importan

22、t.A:Maybe youre right.Model 3 Theres something about him.Jane: Laura, I know you like Charles a lot, but what do you like about him?Laura:Well, theres just something about him.Jane: Really?What is this something?Laura:Well, hes mature, handsome, gentle, and successful. I think hes for me.Jane: Hes c

23、ertainly mature, but dont you think s a little old for you? Hes almost twice as old as you are!Laura:Well, age shouldnt be something that comes in the way of a persons marriage.Jane: Its true that age isnt the most important issue, but what would your parents think?Laura:I dont care what other peopl

24、e think. I just know that I love him and he loves me. Loves all that matters.Now Your TurnA:Well, you and Chris have been together for a long time. What are his good points?B:Theres something wonderful about him.A:Really? What do you mean by this something?B:Well, hes handsome, humorous, and hard-wo

25、rking. I think hes my perfect match.A:But I think he is too old for you.B:Well, age doesnt matter too much for me.A:But what would your parents and friends think?B:I don worry too much about what other people think. For me, love is the most importantV. Lets TalkDatingBefore marriage, younger America

26、ns date each other, that is, they often go out together. Casual dating usually begins inthe early teens, and in the late teens a pattern of steady dating develops. There is a great possibility that one goes toadancewithoneperson,toafootballgamewithanother,andtoapicnicwithathird.Sometimestwocouplesgo

27、outtogether.This is known as“double ”Group dating is also popular among young people. Large groups of boys and girls may goaround together.Young peoplemay go outtogetherfor alongtime, whichis, in effect, apublicstatement of their intentiontomarry.Menandwomengoouttogetheragreatdeal,especiallythoseinc

28、ities.Thisisadultdating.”Theyskitogether,dine together, either at restaurants or in each s homes. The American dating system is a rather casual one. Oftenyoung Americans who hardly know each other go out on dates. It is also acceptable for them to arrangeblinddate”, thatis, a date between two young

29、people who have not met before.DatingCausal datingDescriptionEarly teensSteady datingLate teensMany partnersDouble datinge.g. a dance, a game, a picnicTwo couplesLarge groupsGroup datingGo out for a long periodAdult datingIntention to marryMen and women.e.g.ski, work, dine togetherThose who hardly k

30、now each otherThose who have never met beforeCasual dating systemBlind datingVI. Furthering Listening and SpeakingTask 1: Finding the Right Type of GirlKeith: Hey, Peter! Youve been in the room all night. Get out and dance with someone like that babe over there.Peter: No way, Keith! Shes the intelle

31、ctual type. My pickup line just wont work with her.Keith: Oh, come on, man! What kind of girl do you like?Peter: I want a girl that gentle and mild, and that babe is not the right type.Keith: Times are changing, and youll never find a woman that will shine your shoes and fill your beer mug all the t

32、ime.Wake up.Peter: Oh really? I still prefer women that stay home, cook, clean, and take care of the kids.Keith: Okay, then what will you do after you get home from work?Peter: Hmm. Eat, watch TV, and throw our the trash.Keith: Wit, wait, wait. I cant believe my ears. ll never find a wife.1.B 2.D3.C

33、4.ATask 2: He thinks Im God.A young woman brings home herfianc to meet her parents. After dinner, her mother tells her father to find out about theyoung mans plans. The father invites the fianc to his study for a drink.“So what are your plans?” the father asks the young man.“I am a Bible student,” h

34、e replies.“A Bible student. Hmm.” The father says.“Good, but what will you do to provide my daughter with a nice house such asshes accustomed to?”“I will study,: the young man replies, and God will provide for us.”“And how will you buy her a beautiful engagement ring such as she deserves?” asks the

35、father.“I will concentrate on my studies,” the Youngman replies, “and God will provide for us.”“And children?” asks the father. “How will you support children?”“Dont worry, sir. God will provide,” replies the fianc.The conversation goes on like this, and each time the father questions him, the young man insists that God will provide.Later, the mother asks, “How did it go, honey?”The father answers, “He had no job and no plans, but the good news is he thinks Im God.”4.T1.F 2.T 3.FTask 3: Lady5.TLady, Im your knight in shining armor and I love you.