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1、Unit10 Your RoundUnit10 Your Round A Tape scripts 1. Well, they were really sweet little things very playful and affectionate. I didnt mind looking after them at all. They used to pl4r for hours with their toy mouse or just curl up and go to sleep in their basket. They were no trouble, no, and theyr
2、e very clean animals too. 2. I know its a bit unusual, but I really like them I have done ever since I saw them in the zoo, as a child. I dont know why. Most people think theyre revolting. They imagine that theyre slimy to touch or something but thats not true - theyre quite dry. Im not saying theyd
3、 make a good pet or anything, and I wouldnt want to get too close to one of the poisonous ones, but I think the way they move is fascinating. Some of them have colors and patterns which are really beautiful. B Tape scripts 1. The first part is to go out of your house and choose a subject matter to p
4、hotograph, and that could range from a still life of some kind to a moving object such as a racing car or a riot or some street scene. I like the feel of the equipment whilst Im taking the photograph. 2. Well, I think its the most amazing sport because I. I. I first had a go about twenty-five years
5、ago, and obviously the equipment has changed quite a lot in the time since and its become a lot safer. wonderful, and the speed and the exhilaration. You sleep well after L And its . . . for me its just the best sport. 3. I think theres something rather special about it as a hobby, or a sport, becau
6、se with most hobbies you just rely on yourself and maybe some equipment. Um, but here, youre Unit 10 Step by Step 3000, Book IV 1 depending on an animal and quite a powerful animal at that. So you have to build up a special relationship of trust between you. And if you . if you do build up 6n relati
7、onship of trust, and if you develop some skill, then theres enormous satisfaction and pleasure in what you can do together. Whether its walking quietly along a lane or galloping over open countryside. 4. One of the things I find most interesting is there are something like sir and a half thousand di
8、fferent types of birds in the world, thats six end a half thousand species of birds, and its only in the last fifty to e hundred years, perhaps, that people have started looking at birds as something beautiful to admire in their own setting. Prior to that, we ate birds. We still do. Birds were shot
9、and killed for their feathers, to put in hats, to decorate clothes. Birds were used. Whereas now;, a lot of people who enjoy looking at birds, simply do that. 5. Youre using the force of the wind to get around over the earths surface, as people did two thousand years ago. And it has been complicated
10、 - boats have become more complicated, and navigation equipment has become electronic and complicated. But these are luxuries. The essential skills are exactly the same as they were two thousand years ago. And I think thats the . . The fun. C. Tape scripts One thing Britain is famous for is pubs, an
11、d no trip to the UK would be complete without a visit to one. Pubs play an important part in the social structure of the country. They are places where all ages and social classes mix to talk, do business, or just spend a couple of quiet hours before heading home in the evening. There are many diffe
12、rent types of beer available in pubs. Traditional British beer is called bitter, or ale, and is usually served at room temperature. As a result, the British are famous for their warm beer! If you prefer a cold beer, ask for lager. This beer is a light yellow in color whereas bitter is usually a dark
13、er brown. Another type of beer is stout - you may have heard of Unit 10 Step by Step 3000, Book IV 2 Guinness, which is a type of stout. This is a cold, black beer and takes a long time to pour, so dont be surprised if you have to wait for it. All beers are served as pints (500 ml ) or halves (250 m
14、l ) . To order, you need to ask for a pint or half, and then name the beer. So, you could say A pint of bitter, please. Another drink is cider. This is like beer, but it is made from apples so it can taste sweet. Wine, red or white, is normally available in all pubs, as are spirits such as whisky, g
15、in or vodka. These are served as singles (25 ml) or doubles (50 ml). It is not, however, necessary to drink alcohol. Non-alcoholic drinks are called soft drinks. You can have juice, lemonade or cola, among others. If you visit a pub in a group, it is important to pay for your round. This means that
16、you buy a drink for everyone in your group. Remember that you need to order and pay for your drinks at the bar. So, follow these tips if you want to get the most out of visiting a pub, and, cheers! Statements: 1. There are many different types of beer in Britain. 2. Lager is served at room temperatu
17、re. 3. Cider is made from oranges 4 You must drink alcohol in pus 5 In Britain, you order and pay for your drinks at the bar Part II Tape scripts If you follow the rugged spine of the Rockies north from Colorado, the mountains take you into Canada. And there they rise out of the Canadian prairie lik
18、e a huge craggy wall. In the province of Alberta, the Rockies reach heights of over 12, 000 feet. Its not surprising that this area has become home to some of the best rock climbers in the world. Here at the head of Heart Creek, Barry Blanchard is making his way through an evergreen forest alongside
19、 a rushing creek. Hes on his way to First Rock, a favorite practice spot for accomplished rock climbers. Blanchard has climbed all over the world, but finds the Canadian Rockies very special. Unit 10 Step by Step 3000, Book IV 3 “I guess the situation here is a lot different than a lot of other plac
20、es. For instance, the Italian Dolomites are very similar geologically to the Rockies .- sedimentary limestone, but, you know , the culture around the bottom is a lot different. Here, we have a lot of wilderness, and in Italy theres . . . theres none. I live in Alberta largely because many of the oth
21、er mountain places you can live in the world, there just isnt a lot of wilderness. I mean, here, in this valley, we can see a grizzly. In Europe, there hasnt been a bear that size in a long, long time. First Rock, where Blanchard stops to begin climbing, is about 25 meters high. Its an afternoons wo
22、rkout for a man who often climbs rock faces 50 times that height. As he unloads his backpack, he explains that the purpose of climbing equipment is to attach the rock to the of and the rope to his body. “Okay, theres a piton hammer. We use that to drive the spikes into the rock. You had to trust tho
23、se little things, pretty. pretty much, eh?- Yeah, yeah, but, I mean, with . with experience, putting in and taking em out, you. learn to judge em pretty well. Learning to judge them. In a sport as dangerous as rock climbing, a climbing course would seem to be the only way to begin. Blanchard explain
24、s how he learned his craft. Well, for me, it was a lot of reading, actually and, got some equipment and basically practiced around the house in the neighborhood on buildings and stuff. Around the house? “Yeah, around the house. I used to . . . Literally climbing the walls? “Ah yeah, yeah. Yeah, clim
25、bing the basement rafters. And, used to have my brother sit on my bed so there was enough weight that I could put the rope around the leg of my bed and rappel out of the second-story window. Then I got the chance to go out, at one point, with a friend whod taken a climbing course. So yeah, a climbin
26、g course is a great thing, for all kind of beginner climbers because its a risk sport. I mean. theres . . . theres heavy consequences to be paid for a fall. He hammers the piton into the rock, loops his equipment and slings around his body, and begins to climb; a graceful exercise where he moves fre
27、ely up and along the rock. Blanchard is thin and in peak physical condition. The muscles in his legs and arms each Unit 10 Step by Step 3000, Book IV 4 appear to operate independently as he uses the tiniest cracks in the rock for toe- and handholds. It often looks as if he is magically sticking to t
28、he side of the smooth rock. Back at ground level, Blanchard explains that physical conditioning is just one part of the sport. Mental conditioning is every bit as important “You also have to learn to think, you know, as you get started to get scared because youre beginning to expose yourself to a fa
29、ll, or maybe the holds are getting smaller. You have to think why youre afraid. I mean, you have a fear thats coming up, and the nice thing about this sport is learning to control fear, like, learning to . to just use it rather than have it consume you. For Barry Blanchard, rock climbing is an integ
30、ral part of his life. It provides him with challenges and opportunities that most people miss. Tape scripts As the rhythm of urban life grows faster and faster, there are lots of new and fun things to do. Our recreational life is becoming more and more rich. After a days busy work or study, urban yo
31、ung people have different ideas about how to relax and enjoy their free time. Bars and disco halls are not as popular as they were and another recreational activity making pottery - has quietly appeared. Making pottery, an ancient Chinese art, is no longer just for artists and craftsmen, but somethi
32、ng for the common people.- In the pottery studio, you can make an artistic work of your own with the help of a pottery teacher, while listening to music. You will have the joy of playing with mud like you did when you were a child. Also you can talk with the other potters, talk about your creations
33、or just talk about the weather. When you see the clay turning and forming in your hands, you will feel calm and forget the troubles you had that day. Tape scripts We discovered that the procedure to make pottery is not simply- playing with mud.” There are many things to do like mixing the clay polis
34、hing the pot, and sculpting. Mixing the clay is a fundamental step in making a pot. The clay used for pottery combines white kaolin and Beijing yellow clay together. Unit 10 Step by Step 3000, Book IV 5 When you work the clay, if both hands use the same strength, the clay will look like a bulls head
35、; if both hands use different strength, the clay will look like a chrysanthemum. When the clay is mixed well, it can be put on the wheel. The wheel is a round turntable. Using the wheel to make a pot, called throwing a pot, is the most important step during the pottery making procedure. The form of
36、the pot depends on how you use your strength and the coordination of your two hands. After drying it a few days, you may still need to smooth the pot or round its edges. When its half dry, you can use tools to polish it. Then you can use something hard, like a film canister or a spoon, to polish the
37、 surface of the body in order to make it smooth and. shiny. The more you polish your body, the smoother it will be. When you finish polishing, you can go to sculpting. You need to be patient and careful when you do this. The half-done work should be put in a cool place for 3 or 4 days. Then it can g
38、o to the kiln to be fired. If you like a more finished look, you can paint it again with some chemicals, called glaze, and free it again. Isnt it pretty? Now you know more about making pottery. Wouldnt you like to try it yourself! Part III Tape scripts Part I When you laugh with someone, its like a
39、bond has been established between you. So its only natural to think that through humor two very different cultures could find some common ground. Say, for example, that youre on your first business trip to Japan. Youve been asked to make a presentation at a board meeting, and youre wondering what a
40、good opening remark might be. Something the Japanese would understand and appreciate. Something funny. “Typically an American public speaker would break the ice with the audience by an anecdote, a joke. And when we see anyone doing that, we more or less conclude that the person is not serious. Masum
41、i Muramatsu is chairman of Simul International and the founding father of simultaneous interpretation in Japan. Hes also a student of cross-cultural humor. He cautions that what may seem natural and funny to Americans may not always translate Unit 10 Step by Step 3000, Book IV 6 that way to the Japa
42、nese. Among ourselves, we do have our humor and we exchange jokes or lighthearted remarks, but all these are done at a very private and personal level, never at an official level or for public addresses. You never hear a Japanese prime minister beginning his state of the nation message with a joke.
43、It is received by the audience Japanese audience - as being frivolous, therefore not serious and therefore nusincere. Does that mean you should leave your sense of humor behind when you visit Japan! “No . . . we like to see people with a sense of humor. If you, for example, tell a story about how yo
44、u tried to speak Japanese but have failed, thats a humorous situation and Japanese hosts will react favorably. They will laugh and they will say, oh, hes a good sport. Self-deprecating is very much a part of our custom. We do it constantly among ourselves. Therefore, we should understand when visito
45、rs do that in the form of humor. Of course, there are things that Americans think of as funny that the Japanese just dont understand. Very often people will have to work through interpreters, and sometimes interpreters are unable to cope with word plays or puns or something, type of jokes that Ameri
46、cans are fond of - ethnic jokes. religious jokes which are not easily understandable, let alone translatable. Part 2 When humor crosses international boundaries, the first obstacle it encounters is translation, not only the meaning of words but their cultural context. So to begin to appreciate the J
47、apanese sense of humor, perhaps we should hear it in a setting where its been practiced for centuries. Three hundred years ago, during the Edo period, there began a school of entertainment called rakugo, comical storytelling. We still have those storytellers. While yours is a stand-up comedian, ours
48、 sits alone on a stage on a cushion. He begins telling a story interspersed with improvisation, but he mimics the voices of several individuals and he differentiates these individuals being portrayed so clearly that the audience is mesmerized. An evening of rakugo is introduced by music, but after that, its the storyteller who Unit 10 Step by Step 3000, Book IV 7 must hold the audience by the magic of his words alone. The stories are about 20-30 minutes long, and its likely that connoisseurs of rakugo have heard them before. What they come to hear is not so much the story but the performance,
