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1、新视野大学英语视听说教程2原文及答案UniII. Listening Skills 1. W: How much money is the rent for an apartment in this neighborhood? M: Your rent should be about a quarter of that. Q: How much should be the womans rent be? 2. M: I paid $3,500 for this digital camera. It was on sale at a 30$ discount. W: Its a real bar
2、gain. Q: How much did the camera cost originally? 3. M: Whats the rate for an economy car? W: The daily rate is $32, unlimited mileage. Q: How much will the man pay if he rents the car for a week? 4. M: Ill take these sweaters. How much do they cost? W: They are $180 each and four makes a total of $
3、720. But today we are offering a 20% discount. Q: How much does the man have to pay? 5. W: What an old car youve got! M: Well, it had run 12,000 miles when I bought it second hand. And its covered 3,080 miles since then. Q: How many miles has the car run? 1.B 2.A 3.A 4.D 5.B III. Listening In Task 1
4、: Its time to buy. Mike: Hey, Robert, where are you off to? Robert: Im going to talk to a banker about a loan. Mike: You are short of money? I thought you were the saving type. Robert: Theres a time to save and a time to spend. Mike: I know all about spending. Whats the loan for? I have a few bucks
5、I could Robert: Im considering getting a mortgage to buy some property. Mike: Do you think property is a good investment? I mean, its a lot of money. Robert: Well, Mike, as you know, property values have been going through the roof. If I had bought an apartment two years ago, its value would have go
6、ne up by 30 percent today. Mike: And from what I know, interest rates are low now. Robert: Exactly. Sounds like a good time to buy. 1. a banker a loan 2. saving save spend 3. a mortgage property 4. Property values 5. risen/gone up/increased by 30 percent Task 2: Can I have my change please? Tom was
7、down on his luck and felt he needed a few drinks. Hw went to a bar and had several drinks. When he was done, he stood up and walked toward the door. The barman shouted after him, “Hey mister, are you going to pay for those drinks?” Tom turned around and replied, “I have already paid you,” and then w
8、alked out of the bar. Almost immediately he saw one of his friends Richard and told him about the barman, “Just go in there and drink all you want, then get up and leave. When the barman asks you to pay the bill, just tell him you have already paid.” This sounded easy enough, so Richard went in and
9、has several drinks. The barman went to him and said, “Before you came in, another man was here. When I asked him to pay his bill, he told me hed paid, but I dont remember him paying me.” Richard said, “I would love to stay and hear your story, but I dont have time. Can I havemy change please?” 1. A
10、2.B 3.D 4.C 5.C Task 3: Why not just print money? Whats the solution to a recession, a time of little economic activity? Just print money! Sounds reasonable, doesnt it? Lets see if this will work by using an example. Lets pretend that all the students in your class make up the ENTER population of th
11、e country, and the teacher represents the government. Lets also pretend each student has exactly $1.00. Since we are in a recession, lets have the teacher, who represents the government, print money. He prints $1.00 more for everyone. Now everyone has $1.00 more to spend. More money to spend sounds
12、like a great way to get us out of recession, since more money to spend means demand for goods and services. Then if that works, why dont we give MORE money away? How about $100? Now we have lots of money to spend. So no more recession, right? Not really, because we have only looked at one side of th
13、e problem. As more and more people receive more and more money, whatll happen? Since everyone has more money, the students all go shopping to spend that extra money. This causes the demand for goods and services to rise, and people who sell goods and services raise price. For example, if you could b
14、uy a new music CD at $10 in the past, now the price could be $1,000! This is called inflation. So, the original reason for printing all this money was to help get us of recession, but we have only replaced one problem with another. 1.T 2.T 3.F 4.F 5.F IV. Speaking Out Model 1 I want to blow it all.
15、John: Hey, Se-Jin, do you want to come shopping with me? My dad just gave me my monthly allowance and I want to blow it all. Se-Jin: That sounds just like you, John! What do you want to buy? John: I dont knowSome music CDs, maybe. Se-Jin: If you spend all that money on things you dont even know if y
16、ou want, you wont have any money left when you need it. John: But if I just save my money, that doesnt s sound like much fun either. Besides, I need some new CDs. Se-Jin: You also need a financial advisor! Now Your Turn A: Hey, do you want to come shopping with me? I just got some money from my part
17、-time job, and I want to get rid of it right away. B: Thats your style. What do you want to buy? A: I dont knowsome fashionable clothes, maybe. B: If you waste all your money on things you dont even know if you want, youll be out of money completely when you need it. A: But if I just hold on to my m
18、oneythat doesnt make much sense either. I really need some new clothes. Whats the point of saving lots of money without fun? B: As I see it, you need a person to look after your money. Model 2 Can money buy everything? Peter: Im trying to think of ways to become rich. If I could get my hands on a lo
19、t of money, Ill be really happy. Jane: Do you really think so? Im not so sure. Peter: Of course, why wouldnt I? Id be able to have anything I want. Jane: Well, there are plenty of people who have a lot of money but arent happy. What do you say to that? Peter: But if I became a millionaire, Id buy wh
20、atever I wanted. Jane: Can you buy true love? Can you buy the moon? Peter: Maybe not, but I can buy a house with a lot of modern conveniences. Jane: So many people think like you do, buy look at all the divorces, suicides and murders among wealthy people. How do you explain that? Peter: Maybe theres
21、 something in what you said. Now Your Turn A: I really hope I can make a fortune. If I had a lot of money, Id be as happy as a king. B: Do you really believe so? I have my doubts about it. A: Of course, why wouldnt I? If I were a millionaire, theres nothing I couldnt buy. B: Well, can you but health
22、? Can you but true friendship? B: Maybe not. But I can but a big house and car, and make my life more comfortable. A: Maybe you have a point there. Money can bring material comforts. But dont forget, there are also divorces and suicides among wealthy people. B: Well, there is some truth in what you
23、said. Money cannot but real happiness. Model 3 I wonder if you could give me a loan. John: Hey, Se-Jin, I was just on my way to find you. Se-Jin: Whats up, John? John: Se-Jin, Im kind of broke, and you usually have a bundle tucked away. I wonder if you could give me a loan. Se-Jin: Dream on! Im hard
24、 up myself. John: You see, I want to buy some new stereo equipment, and Im just about a hundred short. Se-Jin: Why not save up for it? John: The stores have all stuff on a huge sales promotion right now. I could save at least 30 percent! S-Jin: John, Id lend you money if you were in a jam. But a new
25、 stereo isnt an emergency. John: Then Im afraid I have to find someone who is more easy-going. Now Your Turn A: Hi, I was trying to catch up with you. B: What happened? A: Money had burned a hole in my pocket. You usually have some savings. I wonder if you can lend me some money? B: Youre daydreamin
26、g. Im short of money myself. A: Look, I want to buy a digital camera, and Im only short of 150 bucks. B: Why not save towards it? A: The camera is on sale right now. This can save me almost 25 percent. B: Well, Id lend you the money if you were in real redouble. But a new camera isnt urgent. A: Then
27、 Im afraid Ill have to try someone whos more generous. V. Lets Talk Story of a Miser There was a miser who loved money more than anything else. Just before he died, he said to his wife, “Now, listen. When I die, I want you to take all my money and put it in the casket with me. I want to take my mone
28、y to the afterlife with me.” He made her promise with all her heart that when he dies, she would pit all the money in the casket with him. Then he died. He was laid in the casket, his wife was sitting there wearing black, and her friend was sitting next to her. When they finished the ceremony, just
29、before the undertakers got already to close the casket, the wife said, “Wait a minute!” She had a box with her. She came over with the box and put it in the casket. Then the undertakers locked the casket down, and they rolled it away. He friend said, “Girl, I know you werent fool enough to put all t
30、hat money in there with your husband!” She said, “Listen, Im a Christian. I cant go back on my word. I promise him that I would put all the money in the casket with him.” “You mean you really put that money in the casket with him!?” “I surely did,” said the wife. “I wrote him a check.” 1. more than
31、2. money casket 3. promise 4. in the casket 5. sitting black 6. next to/beside 7. close 8. a box 9. away/off 10. foolish all that money/the money 11. a Christian on her word 12. put the money 13. a check VI. Furthering Listening and Speaking Task 1: Giving Money to a Beggar Susan: Hey, Robert, you g
32、ave that beggar some of your hard-earned cash? Robert: I know. He looked as if he needed help. Susan: Buy youre always so careful with your money. Robert: Yeah, I guess so, but I like to help when someones in need. Susan: I just wonder why the guy doesnt get a job and make his own living. Robert: It
33、s just not that simple, Susan. Some people have a hard time of it in life. Susan: Maybe they waste all their money. If you give them money, they will just go on wasting it. Robert: Life has been good to me, Susan, and Id like to share some of my luck. 1. the beggar 2. as if 3. help 4. careful with/a
34、bout 5. a job 6. people 7. a hard time 8. waste 9. share 10. good luck Task 2: Buying a Machine An American manufacturer is showing his machine factory to a potential customer. At noon, when the lunch bell rings, two thousand men and women immediately stop working and leave the building. “Your worke
35、rs, theyre escaping!” cries the visitor. “Youve got to stop them.” “Dont worry, theyll be back,” says the American. And indeed, an exactly one 0clock the bell rings again, and all the workers return from their break. When the tour is over, the manufacturer turn s to his guest and says, “Well, now, w
36、hich of these machines would you like to order?” “Forget the machines,” says the visitor. “How much do you want for that bell?” 1.T 2.F 3.F 4.T 5.T Task 3: An Introduction to Credit Cards Credit cards are plastic cards issued by a bank or other financial institutions allowing the holder to buy goods
37、 and service without using cash. Many American dont like to carry much cash. For them the cards are convenient and safe to use. Credit cards are gaining popularity, even for buying small items. They are accepted almost everywhere, though not at fast food restaurants. Credit cards allow you to purcha
38、se things that you may not currently have the money to buy. When you use a credit card, the credit card company that issued the credit card pays the store. Later, a bill will be mailed to you by your credit card company for the amount you purchased. At that time, you can either pay the bill in full,
39、 or only pay a minimum amount, and wait till later to finish paying. If you wait till later, you will owe the credit card company interest on the amount that you do not pay. 1.D 2.C 3.B 4.C 5.A Speaking Can you change a twenty-dollar bill? Cashier: How can I help you, Miss? Jill: Could you change a
40、20 for me? Cashier: Sure. How do you want it? Jill: Could I have two 5s, but not enough 1s. Are quarters all right with you? Cashier: Well, I have some 5s, but not enough 1s. Are quarters all right with you? Jill: Oh, thats even better! In that case, I wont have to worry about the small change for the laundry. Cashier: Here you are! Jill: Thanks a million!
