新视野大学英语(第三版) 视听说教程1 听力原文(4)

W: Speed? Is it new? What’s it about?

M: No, it’s a bit old actually. It’s an action film. It’s about a bus and it can’t stop. It has to go at top speed or … or it explodes. It’s great!

W: Right. Who’s in it?

M: Sandra Bullock and … the guy is, the actor is, er … Keanu Reeves.

W: Mm. Do you think I’d like it?

M: Well, do you like action films?

W: Mm … not really. I prefer romantic films and dramas.

M: Oh, then I don’t think you’d like it … Er, well. Oh, I know. I think you’d like that French film, you know, with the actress Juliette Binoc he. What’s it called? Oh, yeah: Chocolat.

W: Chocolat? Do I know it? … Oh, with Johnny Depp? Mm! Now that is a good recommendation.

Have you got the DVD?

Group discussion

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Recently I went to a concert in the park with my boyfriend and some other friends. It was in City Park … We went because we all like the band, Double-X, and we listen to their music all the time.

The concert only lasted two hours, but we took a picnic with us and went out early in the afternoon – it was a free concert, you see, so there were already a lot of people sitting out in the park in front of the stage.

We got a really good place, close to the stage. We chatted and lay in the sun all afternoon … and then in the evening more and more people came and it got quite crowded. Then the concert started and well, it was … fantastic! Double-X is an amazing band … and better live!

I really liked the concert because everyone was dancing and singing – we had a great time. Further practice in listening

Short conversations

Scripts

Conversation 1

W: Why didn’t you show up at John’s party last night? He was expecting you. You know, he is leaving the city for good.

M: I’m terribly sorry. I had planned to go, but I had to take care of an emergency. I tried calling him many times but couldn’t reach him.

Q: Why didn’t the man go to the party?

Conversation 2

M: I haven’t seen you around for quite a while. What have you been doing?

W: I’ve been reading Shakespeare’s great play Hamlet. My literature professor required me to present a unique review about Hamlet for my term paper.

Q: What has the woman been preparing for?

新视野大学英语(第三版) 视听说教程1 听力原文

Conversation 3

W: Which do you prefer, classical music or pop music?

M: Neither. Have you ever seen me listening to music at all? You know, I don’t have an ear for music.

Q: What does the man say about music?

Conversation 4

M: I’m taking the minimum credits to graduate. Making friends, traveling, partying – these are what matter most to me right now.

W: I’m not here to make friends or go to parties. I’m doing part-time jobs to save money to start my own company once I graduate.

Q: What are the two speakers talking about?

Conversation 5

W: Tom, have you read the notice on the school website? I’ve won the scholarship for next term. M: No surprise to me. You have earned it. While others are at parties, you are in the library. Q: What does the man mean?

Long conversation

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M: After such a tiring week, I can’t wait to have a rest and relax a little this weekend.

W: Me too, Mr. Simpson. So what are you doing this weekend? Looks like it’ll be nice weather for sailing.

M: Yes, Mary, I hope it stays this sunny. I’m going out to the beach and spending all weekend surfing.

W: You, sir? Surfing?

M: Haha, I bet you think I’m too old for surfing! I’ve been surfing since I was 11, and it’s still my favorite activity. The cool blue waves, the smell of the sea, just take me back to when I was a teenager free from care. I forget all my troubles. By Sunday night, I fall into a deep sleep, sore and tired, without a care in the world.

W: That’s really nice. I’m going to the beach, too. I love relaxing in the warm sun, watching my niece and nephew play in the sand and jump in the waves. They’ll tire themselves out building sand castles, collecting seashells, and trying to bury each other in the sand.

M: Oh, I remember building sand castles with my brothers ... such great fun. How old are little Timmy and Monica now?

W: Tim’s five and Monica’s three.

M: Wow, kids grow up so fast!

Q1: Why is surfing the man’s favorite activity?

Q2: What is the woman going to do this weekend?

Q3: What does the woman love doing?

Q4: What does the man remember doing with his brothers?

Passage 1

新视野大学英语(第三版) 视听说教程1 听力原文

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People in Britain enjoy various leisure activities including watching TV, seeing friends and relatives, listening to music, shopping, listening to the radio, gardening, doing sports, reading, and so on. The latest data from a survey show that in 2010, 89 percent of all adults watched television in their free time. Spending time with family and friends was the second most popular activity at 84 percent, listening to music came next at 76 percent, and shopping was fourth at 71 percent.

Truly, the most common leisure activity in the UK has been watching television. The average viewing time is 25 hours per person per week. Many television programs are about wildlife, animals, holidays, cooking and gardening. All these things are much valued by British people. The second most popular activity in Britain is visiting or entertaining friends or relatives. Actually, in the survey, those aged 25 to 34 reported spending time with friends and family as their top activity. Besides, many British people like to listen to music. Among those aged 16 to 24 spending time listening to music was selected as their top activity.

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