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1、施心远主编听力教程3Unit6答案UNIT 6 Section One Tactics for Listening Part 1 Spot Dictation Wind and Spirit We do notice the wind when it seems (1) cruel, when the trees turn away from it, and it (2) cuts into our hearts. Certain winds will make mens (3) temper bad, said George Eliot. In Southern California, th
2、e Santa Ana is (4) associated with an increase in depression and domestic (5) violence. Scientists have tried (6) without success to identify physiological reasons for these (7) reactions. Everyone agrees, however, that (8) dry winds like the Santa Ana, the mistral in France and the foehn* in German
3、y and Switzerland seem to have (9) negative effects on our mental and physical (10) well-being. On windy days, playground fights, (11) suicides and heart failures are more (12) frequent. In Geneva, traffic accidents (13) increase when a wind called the bise* blows. At the (14) request of patients, s
4、ome Swiss and German hospitals (15) postpone surgery during the foehn. It is human to ask what is (16) behind the wind. It is easy to personify the wind as the (17) breath of God. The act of taking wind into our lungs is what (18) gives us life. The Jews, Arabs, Romans and Greeks all took their word
5、 for (19) spirit from the word for wind. But our day-to-day lives are no longer (20 blown on the winds. We do not identify wind with spirit anymore. Part 2 Listening for Gist A cat got on to a Scandinavian Airlines plane in Nairobi yesterday and cost the company about 10,000. One of the 66 passenger
6、s heard a strange miaow when the plane landed in Copenhagen. Mechanics arrived immediately and the airline company phoned for an animal ambulance. The mechanics found the cat after eight hours work. It had got into the air-conditioning system in Nairobi. The plane was twelve hours late leaving for T
7、okyo, costing the company 10,000. The cat was quite well after its experience and was given a large bowl of milk and a plate of fish. esicrexE Directions: Listen to the passage and find its topic sentence. The topic sentence is A cat got on to a Scandinavian Airlines plane in Nairobi yesterday and c
8、ost the company about 10.000. Section Two Listening Comprehension Part 1 Dialogue What a Coincidence! Storyteller: Talking of coincidences, did I tell you about what happened to me and Jeannie last holiday? Friend(s): No. Storyteller: We went on holiday in the States and we went to Mexico. Well, we
9、were driving down to Mexico City. We were going to spend a few days in Palm Beach . see the sea, look up an old friend, you know. As we left there we stopped at a garage for a car check . oil, the water, the tires, all that . petrol. And the mechanics spotted something. They said that our fuel pump
10、was not working properly and it was quite serious . it would cost a lot of money . well, we were very worried. Friend(s): Were you insured? Storyteller: Well, no, we werent and I didnt have that much money on me, you know. It was meant to be a cheap holiday. Well, just then, two men drove up and the
11、y said whats the problem? And, do you know? They were mechanics - it was such good luck. They looked at our car and they said, Theres nothing wrong with your car. Dont spend money on it. Just forget about it. Well, naturally, we were worried, but . er, I thought . Ill trust them, I think theyre righ
12、t. So, we drove on, we crossed the Mexican border and had a marvelous few days sightseeing there round Monterey. Friend(s):Oh, oh, brilliant . jealous . Storyteller: And then we went on and on to Mexico City. We drove about forty kilometers and then we saw a car with the same US number plates as the
13、 other car wed seen in Palm Beach. Friend(s): Youre joking! Storyteller: It was parked by the road, and the same two men who gave us the advice about our car were stuck with their car. Friend(s): Oh, no! Storyteller: So, we stopped and asked them what was wrong. And do you know? Their car had broken
14、 down for exactly the same reason: The fuel pump wasnt working! It was quite extraordinary. esicrexE Directions: Listen to the dialogue and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) l. T 2.T 3.F 4.F 5.T 6.F 7.T 8.F Part 2 Passage Corporate Culture 1.How well the employee fits
15、 the culture can make the difference between job-search success and failure. 2.It guides how employees think, act, and feel. 3.The amount of time outside the office youre expected to spend with co-workers is part of the corporate culture. 4.The truth is that you will never really know the corporate
16、culture until you have worked at the company for a number of months. 5.It should be a place where you can have a voice, be respected, and have opportunities for growth. Why should jobseekers care about a potential employers corporate culture? Arent there more important factors to consider, such as t
17、he job itself, salary and bonuses, and fringe benefits? These factors are indeed important, but increasingly career experts are talking about the importance of employee-employer fit in terms of culture, with the idea that how well the employee fits the culture can make the difference between job-sea
18、rch success and failure. What is corporate culture? At its most basic, its described as the personality of an organization, or simply as how things are done around here. It guides how employees think, act, and feel. Corporate culture is a broad term used to define the unique personality or character
19、 of a particular company or organization, and includes such elements as core values and beliefs, corporate ethics, and rules of behavior. Corporate culture can be expressed in the companys mission statement and other communications, in the architectural style or interior decoration of offices, by wh
20、at people wear to work, by how people address each other, and in the titles given to various employees. How does a companys culture affect you? In many, many ways. For instance: The hours you work per day, per week, including options such as flextime and telecommuting. The work environment, includin
21、g how employees interact, the degree of competition, and whether its a fun or hostile environment - or something in-between. The dress code, including the accepted styles of attire* and things such as casual days. The office space you get, including things such as cubicles*, window offices, and rule
22、s regarding display of personal items. The training and skills development you receive, which you need both on the job and to keep yourself marketable for future jobs and employers. Onsite perks, such as break rooms, gyms and play rooms, daycare facilities, and more. The amount of time outside the o
23、ffice youre expected to spend with co-workers. Interaction with other employees, including managers and top management. How do you uncover the corporate culture of a potential employer? The truth is that you will never really know the corporate culture until you have worked at the company for a numb
24、er of months, but you can get close to it through research and observation. Understanding culture is a two-step process, starting with research before the interview and ending with observation at the interview. If you get a chance to meet with other employees, you can ask some questions to try and g
25、et a handle on an organizations corporate culture. Such as: Whats it really like to work here? What skills and characteristics does the company value? How do people get promoted around here? The bottom line is that you are going to spend a lot of time in the work environment -and to be happy, succes
26、sful and productive, youll want to be in a place where you fit the culture, a place where you can have a voice, be respect and have opportunity for growth. A：Pre-listening Question Many articles and books have been written in recent years about culture in organizations, usually referred to as Corpor
27、ate Culture. The dictionary defines culture as the act of developing intellectual and moral faculties, especially through education. Some people define it as the moral, social, and behavioral norms of an organization based on the beliefs, attitudes, and priorities of its members. Every organization
28、has its own unique culture or value set. Most organizations dont consciously try to create a certain culture. The culture of the organization is typically created unconsciously, based on the values of the top management or the founders of an organization. B：Sentence Dictation Directions: Listen to s
29、ome sentences and write them down. You will hear each sentence three times C：Detailed Listening Directions: Listen to the passage and complete the following paragraphs At its most basic, corporate culture is described as the personality of an organization. It guides how employees think, act, and fee
30、l. Corporate culture is a broad term used to define the unique personality or character of a particular company or organization, and includes such elements as core values and beliefs, corporate ethics, and rules of behavior. Corporate culture can also be expressed in the companys mission statement a
31、nd other communications, in the architectural style or interior decoration of offices, by what people wear to work, by how people address each other, and in the titles given to various employees. A companys culture affects you in many ways, such as the working hours, the work environment, the dress
32、code, the office space you get, the training and skills development you receive, onsite perks, the amount of time outside the office youre expected to spend with co-workers and interaction with other employees, including managers and top management. D：After-listening Discussion Directions: Listen to
33、 the passage again and discuss the following questions. 1. The truth is that you will never really know the corporate culture until you have worked at the company for a number of months, but you can get close to it through research and observation. Understanding culture is a two-step process, starti
34、ng with research before the interview and ending with observation at the interview. If you get a chance to meet with other employees, you can ask some questions to try and get a handle on an organizations corporate culture. Such as: Whats it really like to work here? What skills and characteristics
35、does the company value? How do people get promoted around here? 2. (Open) Section Three News News Item 1 On his way home from his first official visit to the United States, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari stopped in London for two days of discussions. His first meeting was with British Prime Mi
36、nister Gordon Brown at his official residence. At a joint news conference, Mr. Brown praised the current Pakistani army offensive against Taliban targets in the Swat valley. Because of this, Mr. Brown said Britain is pledging $18 million worth of additional humanitarian aid in the form of food, wate
37、r, shelter and sanitation that will directed at those being displaced in the northwest. In addition to the aid, the Prime Minister said he expects much more cooperation between Britain and Pakistan over a wide range of issues. Mr. Brown said helping the effort to tackle terrorism in Pakistan and imp
38、roving health and education there were important priorities for his government. Mr. Zardari said the fight against extremists in particular is a struggle that will not be solved overnight. Islamabad says 15,000 security troops have moved into the tribal areas. A: Directions: Listen to the news item
39、and complete the summary . This news item is about an anti-Taliban campaign that British and Pakistani leaders discussed. B: Directions: Listen to the news again and answer the following questions. 1. He stopped in London for two days of discussions. 2. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. 3. He pra
40、ised the current Pakistani army offensive against Taliban targets in Swat valley. 4. It included food, water, shelter and sanitation that will be directed at those being displaced in the northwest. 5. He said he expects much more cooperation between Britain and Pakistan over a wide range of issues.
41、6. Helping the effort to tackle terrorism in Pakistan and improving health and education there were important priorities for his government. 7. 15,000 security troops have moved into the tribal areas. News Item 2 Israel-Palestine Palestinian witnesses and security sources said some 30 tanks and armo
42、red personnel carriers drove into the Tulkarem refugee camp around 3 a.m. The army did not say whether the gunman responsible for the attack on the kibbutz* was among those detained. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafats Fatah movement claimed responsibility for the killi
43、ngs. Mr Arafat says he has formed a committee to investigate the attack on the kibbutz. In Tuesdays action, the Israeli military also demolished the home of a Palestinian militant (Mohammed Naifan) they say is responsible for sending the gunman into Kibbutz Metzer. Israeli officials say the gunman c
44、ame from Tulkarem but that he was following orders of AIAqsa leaders in Nablus. By midday Tuesday Palestinian witnesses were reporting that Israeli troops were gathering outside the West Bank town. Israeli authorities say Palestinian militants from Fatah and Hamas in Nablus are behind a series of at
45、tacks against Israelis over the past few months. The latest violence comes as US envoy* David Satterfield begins a visit to the region to work on a peace plan. He arrived in Israel Monday for separate talks with Israeli and Palestinian officials. A: Directions: Listen to the news item and complete t
46、he summary. This news item is about a recent conflict between Palestine and Israel. B: Directions: Listen to the news again and complete the following passage. Palestinian witnesses and security sources said some 30 tanks and armored personnel carriers drove into the Tulkarem refugee camp around 3 a
47、.m. The army did not say whether the gunman responsible for the attack on the kibbutz was among those detained. In Tuesdays action, the Israeli military also demolished the home of a Palestinian militant (Mohammed Naifan) they say is responsible for sending the gunman into Kibbutz Metzer. The latest
48、 violence comes as US envoy David Satterfield begins a visit to the region to work on a peace plan. He arrived in Israel Monday for separate talks with Israeli and Palestinian officials. News Item 3 Officials say there are no easy, quick or purely military solutions to the Somali piracy problem. But the top U.S. military officer, Admiral Mike Mullen, told ABCs Good Morning America television program Tuesday the taking and rescue of the American cargo ship captain led him to order a new effort to find ways to effect
