第二版新视野大学英语视听说第三册听力原文及答案Unit3

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II. Basic Listening Practice

1. Script

M: Amy, sit down, we need to talk. Your mother and I are going to separate.

W: What! Are you crazy? You can’t do that! What will my friends say? I just want to

have a normal family.

Q: What is the girl saying?

2. Script

M: Good evening, Mrs. Jones. The manager sent you these roses and his best wishes

to you both for a happy anniversary.

W: Thank you. We like the room and the service here, and we especially appreciate

the manager’s consideration/

Q: What can we learn from the conversation?

3. Script

W: While I’m scrambling the eggs, could you put the flour into the bowl?

M: You bet, darling. I’ll also turn the oven on so that it gets warmed up.

Q: Where does this conversation probable take place?

4. Script

W: I have a very important meeting tonight, and I’m afraid I can’t miss it.

M: But this evening is the parents’ meeting at school, and I was expecting you’d

come to it. OK, I’ll phone Dad, maybe he and his girlfriend will come.

Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?

5. Script

W1: So you’re still single? If you’d listen to me and used the Internet, you’d have a

husband by now.

W2: I did use the Internet. I posted an ad that read “Husband Wanted”. There were

dozens of e-mail responses. But they all said pretty much the same thing: You can

have mine.

Q: What can we infer from the conversation?

Keys: 1.C 2.A3.B 4.C 5.D

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III. Listening In

Task1: Reasons for a Divorce

Script

W: I’m divorcing my husband.

M: How long have you been married?

W: Thirteen years.

M: Do you have children?

W: Yes, and I have to protect them from any more harm from my husband’s

irresponsibility

M: So, what are your grounds for divorce?

W: Well, first of all, he keeps changing jobs. We’ve had moved four times in thirteen

years!

M: And, you believe that will be good grounds for divorce?

W: I do have a right to stability for my children and myself, don’t I?

M: Aren’t they his children, too?

W: But my husband isn’t fulfilling his duties!

M: Is he paying the bills?

W: Well, yes, but we just live around the poverty line. Our kids are being teased by

other kids at school because we can’t dress them in good clothes! We have to live

in a small department and drive an old car!

M: Does the car run?

W: Yes, but it looks OLD!

M: Do you yell at him and call him names?

W: Well, he yells at me!

M: So, those are the reasons to not honor your husband. Are you going to give him

joint custody in this divorce?

W: No, just visitation rights.

M: Why?

W: Because the law permits me to.

M: And, what about the financial demands of this divorce?

W: I’m demanding half of all we have, which isn’t much, and large support payments.

After thirteen years marriage, the woman wants to divorce her husband, claiming he is

irresponsible. When asked for the specific grounds for divorce, she gives these

reasons: First, he keeps changing jobs, and the family has had to move four times in

thirteen years, but she wants stability for her children and herself. Second, although he

is paying the bills, they just live around the poverty line. Her children are being teased

by other children for not dressing good clothes. Also, they had to live in a small

apartment and drive an old car, though it still runs. Worse still, the husband yells at

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her, though she admits she also yell at him and calls him names. As for the divorce

arrangements, the woman will give the husband only visitation rights instead of joint

custody. Moreover, the woman will demand half of all they have and large support

payments.

Task 2: What four-letter words?

Script

Dorothy was the only child of her family, born when her parents were mid-aged. They

spoiled her badly. At the age of 33 she still lived at home. Her mother and father treat

her like a princess. She seemed perfectly content with that situation, so her friends

were surprised when she announced she would soon get married. People who knew

her well said the marriage wouldn’t last long. But for the present, she and her new

husband approached happy.

As soon as the newly couple returned from their honeymoon, the bride called her

mother.

“How does everything go?” her mother asked.

“Oh, Mom,” she began, “the honeymoon was lovely! So romantic! We had a

wonderful time. But on our back, Bob started using terrible language. Stuff I’d never

heard before. Really awful four-letter words. You’ve got to come get me and take me

home. Please, Mom!” the new bride sobbed over the telephone.

“But, honey,” the mother asked, “What four-letter words?”

“I can’t tell you, Mom. They’re too awful! Come get me, please!”

“Darling, you must tell me what has upset you so much. Tell me what four-letter

words he used.”

Still sobbing, the bride said, “Mom, words like dust, wash, iron, and cook.”

Keys: FTFFT

Task3: A Woman Who Chose Not to Remarry

Script

After 17 years of marriage, my husband left me for my best friend, Monica. What I

had feared most became reality: I became the single parent of two young children. My

daughter grew increasingly unhappy. Seven-year-old Joanna had anxiety attacks when

ever she was left alone for more than a few minutes. Five-year-old Sophie would

vomit every meal. Under the psychological pressure, I thought about remarriage. My

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friends arranged dinner with single men and invited me to parties to meet the latest

“someone special”.

But later I changed my mind. A colleague of mine said, “Second marriages usually

end in divorce, and children are destroyed by it.” There is some truth in his words.

Research published in 2004 showed that children in blended families were no more

emotionally healthy than those in single-parent families.

Not long ago, my now-teenage daughter and I went to lunch at our favorite Italian

restaurant. While eating, we talked about a friend of ours who was divorcing her

second husband. We were worried about how the break would harm her three children,

two of whom were struggling to get free of drugs. Joanna put down her fork and

looked at me. “Mom, I’m glad you didn’t remarry,” she said. “If you had divorced

again, I might have tried drugs or even consider suicide.” At that moment, I realized,

once again, that singleness was right choice for me.

1. What was the speaker most afraid of?

2. Which of the following is NOT true?

3. What did the speaker’s colleague say?

4. Which of the following is true?

5. If the speaker had divorced again, what might her daughter, Joanna, have done?

Kes: 1C 2.A3. B 4.B 5.B

IV. Speaking Out

MODEL 1 Is youth wasted on the young?

Amy: I’d like to talk to you, so stop what you’re doing for a minute.

Bill: What is it, Amy? I’m having a hectic time working on this report for tomorrow’s

meeting.

Amy: Well, you’re always pretty busy, and it’s been more five years, almost six, since

we were married.

Bill: Yes, time has gone so fast, but they’ve been good years.

Amy: I know, but I want to have a baby—I want us to have a baby.

Bill: I know you do. But remember, we said we’d wait until we could afford it.

Amy: But five years is a long time to wait. Anyway, it’s long enough.

Bill: I’m this close to getting a promotion.

Amy: What has that got to do with it? We could wait forever if we wait for the

“perfect” moment. Soon we’ll be too old to enjoying having a baby.

Bill: You know, you have a good point. This report can wait. I’ll do it tomorrow

morning. Let’s open a bottle of wine and enjoy ourselves.

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Now Your Turn

SAMPLE DIALOG

A: I’ve got something important to tell you: I’m pregnant.

B: What? You’re pregnant? Wow, I’d love to have a baby.

A: Well, I understand you want to be a father. It’s been more than three years, almost

four, since we were married.

B: Yes, time has passed so quickly, but we still didn’t have a baby.

A: I know, but we can’t afford to have one now. If I leave my job for more than two

weeks, I’ll lose it forever.

B: I know you will. But remember, if we don’t have one now, it’ll be too late. We’ll

be busier in future.

A: There is something in what you said. Four years is a long time to wait. But I really

like my job. What’s more, I’m very close to getting promotion.

B: But a baby borne by a woman in her 30s may be physically and intellectually less

healthy. If we wanted to hold onto your job, we would wait forever. Soon we’ll

be too old to enjoy a baby.

A: You really have a point. I’ll choose the baby over the job.

B: Good, I’ll try harder to make both ends meet

MODEL2 So many people in the United States get divorced!

Script

Kim: Hi Amy.

Amy: Hi! Look at this headline, Kim.

Kim: Wow! So many people in the United States get divorced!

Amy: But this is not uncommon in west. In some places, the divorce rate can be as

high as 50 percent.

Kim: It seems strange to me that Westerners fall head heels in love quickly, if not at

first sight; but they also leave each other quickly.

Amy: Is it the same in your country?

Kim: I don’t think so. In my country, some marriages break up, but most couples stay

together.

Amy: Do people get married young?

Kim: Not really. Not many people get married before the age of 20.

Amy: Hmm. Do woman usually work after they get married?

Kim: No, a lot of women stay home to take care of their families. But more women

work now.

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Now Your Turn

SAMPLE DIALOG

A: It seems strange to me that Westerners fall head heels in love quickly, but they also

leave each other quickly.

B: Is it the same where you live?

A: I don’t think so. In my country, most couples stay together.

B: What is the divorce rate in your homeland?

A: The divorce rate can be as low as 10 percent.

B: That’s quite lower than in our country.

A: Well, what’s the divorce rate in your country?

B: About 50 percent, if I’m not mistaken.

A: Oh, that’s really high!

B: Do people get married young?

A: Not really. Not many people get married before the age of 22.

B: Many of our young people get married before 20. Is it common for women in your

country to work after they marry?

A: Yes, most wives work even after they’ve got a baby.

B: In my country, a lot of wives stay home to look after their families.

MODEL3 Why not have both our parents here for Christmas?

Script

Amy: You know, Christmas is coming. And I haven’t seen Dad for ages—he always

has such great stories to tell.

Bill: I know we went t my folks’ last year, but my Mom’s been pretty sick. This

might be her last Christmas.

Amy: She’s been ill, but don’t exaggerate. You just don’t like my mother. That’s why

you don’t want to go to my parents

Bill: She’s never liked me. Never thought I was good enough for you.

Amy: Well, you’re not… But seriously, Mom’s not so sad. She’s just got a thick skin

and likes to hide her feelings

Bill: I don’t think so.

Amy: Why not have our both families here for Christmas?

Bill: That would make twenty-two of us if we invited everybody.

Amy: Why not just have our parents here for Christmas?

Bill: Good idea. Just don’t sit me next to your mother.

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Now Your Turn

SAMPLE DIALOG

A: You know, the Spring Festive is coming, and we have to consider where to have

the Spring Festive Eve dinner.

B: What have you got in mind?

A: Since I’ve been busy, I haven’t seen mom for quite some time—she’s always been

so kind to us.

B: I know we went t my folks’ last year, but my mom’s been sick. She needs comfort.

A: My parents also need company. If I don’t have the Spring Festive Eve dinner with

them for two years running, they will be extremely disappointed. As a matter of fact,

my mom is already blaming me for neglecting them.

B: What can we do then?

A: Let me think. Why not invite our parents here for the dinner?

B: But they live so far away from us. It’s inconvenient for old people.

A: Then we can invite four of them to a restaurant near them.

B: Good, idea. On the next morning we can visit both our parents.

A: And don’t forget to bring gifts.

V. Let’s Talk

Script

If you want me to tell you why I remarried, that’s my story.

Remarried is the last thing I’d consider for two years after my divorce. I had heard

about the high rate of remarriage failure. More importantly, I wondered how

remarrying would affect my 10-year-old son. My heart ached when I saw my son

draw a picture of himself, my ex-wife and me holding hands, with sadness on our

faces. Since my parents have married and divorce eight times altogether, I hope my

son would not have to go through the same pain I had experienced. As a result, my

primary focus after divorce was my relationship with my son John, not finding a wife.

As time went by, my son gradually grew up, and he became of my loneliness and

anxiety. One day he asked me to consider dating. The first timer he said this, I ignored

him. The second time he brought it up, I reconsidered my reservations about dating. I

began to date Maria. As our relationship developed over the following year, I was

concerned about my son would actually respond to her. At first, John’s affection for

Maria was lukewarm. For instance, he would hug her, but the act seemed mechanical.

But after several times, he warmed up to her. Seeing that the time was ripe, I asked

Maria to marry me. She accepted, so our family of two smoothly became a family of

three. Thinking back, I believe my remarrying was the right choice.

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Some single-parents are still besitant about remarrying. Now that you’ve heard my

story, I hope you won’t hesitate and let golden opportunities slip through your fingers.

Changes in the Speaker’s Reasons or Detailed Description

Attitude to Remarriage

For two years after my divorce,

remarriage was the last word I’d consider.

1. High rate of remarriage failure.

2. Remarriage would affect my son.

① He drew a picture of the three of us.

② My parents married and divorced eight

times and I hope my son would have no

such pain.

③ My primary focus was my son, not a wife.

I ignored my son’s suggestion that I

consider dating.

I reconsidered m reservation about dating

and began to date Maria

I was concerned about my son’s respond

to her.

He grew up and became conscious of my

loneliness and anxiety.

The second time he brought the issue up.

At first his affection for her was

lukewarm: his hug was mechanical; but

several months later he warmed up to her.

I asked Maria to marry me and she Seeing time was ripe.

accepted.

Our family of two became a family of I believe my remarrying was the right

three. choice.

Debate

SAMPLE

A: On the whole I don’t support remarriage. Too many remarriages have turned out to

be unsuccessful and end in divorce.

B: If you say many remarriages have failed, that means other remarriages have

survived, or even bloomed. We should not only look at the dark of the issue.

A: But there’re too many factors contribute to the failure of a second marriage. For

example, as you become older, you may find it increasingly difficult to adjust to a

different pattern of life with a new mate. Once there’s a conflict neither is willing

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to give in.

B: There’re conflicts everywhere, but you should not neglect that an adult has

psychological and physical needs. Without a companion, one may feel lonely and

anxious.

A: In a new family the husband tends to compare his new wife’s weak point with his

ex-wife’s strong point. And the wife does the same.

B: I wish you’d seen the film The Sound of Music. The governess Maria blended so

smoothly into the Captain’s family.

A: It is not easy for children to accept the new mother or father. It is simply

impossible for them to forget their birth-mother’s loving care and the happy

moments in their childhood.

B: But how happy are the Captain’s seven children with their adopted mother Maria!

If the new mother shows genuine care for the kids, they will gradually warm to her.

On the other hand, many children in a single-parent family are under psychological

pressure and suffer from anxiety attack. So, the single life is not the right choice.

VI. Further Listening and Speaking

Task1: Early Marriage

Script

At the age of 12, Lisa has been married for three years to a young man she met just

after finishing secondary school. He treated her well. She almost died during the birth

of their first child, born a year after their marriage. The second child, born 18 months

later, was also a girl. Lately she and her husband quarrel frequently. She wants to go

to vocational school to learn skills to add to the family income, but his mother insists

she stay home and produce a son.

This example is by no means exceptional. Early marriage is common in many parts of

the world. Early marriage leads to early motherhood. In some developing countries,

20 percent or over half of the women give birth to their first child before the age of

ations from parents, in-laws and society are to produce a child as soon as

possible. Many young wives feel pressure to bear son. This typically results in early

and frequent pregnancies.

In developing countries, more than half a million women die every year from causes

related to pregnancy. There are four important reasons for these deaths. Birth are

either “too soon, too close, too many, or to late”. According to statistics, it is young

women who most die during pregnancy.

1. At what age did Lisa give birth to her first child?

2. What does Lisa want?

3. Why do women in some developing countries have babies early?

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4. What are the reasons women die from childbirth?

5. What is the main idea of the passage?

Keys: 1.B 2.D3.A 4.D 5.C

Task 2: Nuclear Family Living Patterns

Script

A nuclear family is typical in high-industrialized societies. Beginning in the early 20th

century, the two-parent family known as the nuclear family was the predominant

American family type. Generally children live with their parents until they go away to

a college or university, or until they acquire their own jobs and move into their own

apartment or home.

In the early mid-20th century, the family typically was the sole wage earner, and the

mother was the children’s principle care giver. Today, often both parents hold jobs.

Dual-earner families are the predominant type for families with children in the United

States. Increasingly, one of the parents has a non-standard shift; that is, a shift that

does not start in the morning and end in later afternoon. In these families, one of the

parents manages the children while the other works.

Prior to school, adequate day care of children is necessary for dual-earner families. In

recent years, many private companies and home-based day care centers have sprung

up fulfill this need. Increasingly, a company’s arrangement of day care as well as

government assistance to parents requiring day care is occurring.

Task3:

They are coming for Christmas,

Script

A man in Phoenix calls his son in New York the day before Christmas and says, “I

hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mom and I are divorcing,

Forty-five years of misery is enough..”

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“Dad, what are you talking about?” the son screams.

“We can’t stand the sight of each other any longer,” the father says. “We’re sick of

each other, and I’m sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Chicago and

tell her.”

Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone.

“Oh, heck, they’re getting divorced,” she shouts. “I’ll take care of this.” Losing no

time, she call her father and screams at him, “You are not getting divorced. Don’t do a

single thing until I get there. I’m calling my brother back, and we’ll both be there

tomorrow. Until then, don’t do anything! DO YOU HEAR ME?” Then she quickly

hangs up.

The old man hangs up his phone and heaves a sigh of relief. He turns to his wife and

says merrily, “Okay, they are coming back for Christmas and paying their own way.”

For Reference:

1. He and the boy’s mother are divorcing.

2. Forty-five years of misery is enough. They can’t stand the sight of each other any

longer. They’re sick of each other.

3. He gets frantic and calls his sister.

4. They will come back home and stop the parents from divorcing.

5. He is happy, for his son and daughter will come back for Christmas and pave their

own way.

News Report

Prince More Precious Than the Diamond

Script

People have long known the saying “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” But this may

be changing. There’s a new stone on the gem market, tanzanite, and it is giving

diamonds some serious competition.

Tanzanite was one of a number of gems discovered in East Africa in the 1960s. The

new colors and varieties changed the gem market. But the real gem among these

stones was tanzanite, discovered in 1967 in Tanzania. The stone was named after its

country of origin by New York’s Tiffany and Co. which introduced it to the world. It

draws one’s attention quickly with its color—blue, purple or bronze, depending on the

direction it is viewed from.

More important for its value, though, is its rarity. Tanzanite has been found in only

one small area, near Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania. And its supply will probably be

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fully mined in the next two decades.

As one mining official puts it, “It should never have really occurred in the first place.

It did occur. And only this one deposit on this entire planet that is known…makes it

more than a thousand times rarer than diamonds. And certainly within the next 15 to

20 years, there will be no more tanzanite to be mined.”

The current value of the tanzanite market, at U.S. $10 billion, is equivalent to that of

diamonds. And so another saying “Diamonds are forever” may lose some of its

meaning.

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