新視野大學英語聽說教程第一冊unit10
Unit 10
Warming Up
Over and over, people say we should be honest. Being an honest person often means making sacrifices, something that is not easy. You may have to be brave to face and accept a harsh(無情的，殘酷的) reality, you may have to give up your comfort, and you may have to work harder.
Still, honesty is best. Because when we stand up for honesty, we make a statement about the kind of person we are. We say, “I respect myself enough to tell the truth!” And, in the end, telling the truth will be more rewarding. Being honest will give you peace in your heart. It may also make others trust you more. And that trust may bring you greater success in life.
See and listen to other people discuss honesty in Stand Up for Honesty.
Understanding Short Conversations
Now you will hear ten short conversations. A question will follow each conversation. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.
1. W: You should always stand up for honesty in your daily life.
M: I’m aware of that, but lying and cheating are so much easier!
Q: Why doesn’t the man always stand up for honesty?
2. W: I don’t know why my teacher told me that I should stand up for honesty.
M: Maybe he felt that you weren’t telling him the truth.
Q: Why did the teacher tell the woman to stand up for honesty according to the man?
3. M: I heard that you got caught cheating on the test. Why did you do it?
W: I had to! My parents were putting so much pressure on me to pass!
Q: Why did the woman cheat on the test?
4. M: Why are you returning your diamonds to the store? You don’t like them?
W: Well, when I brought them home, my father discovered they were fake.
Q: Why is the woman returning her diamonds?
5. W: I was so upset about stealing money from work. I couldn’t sleep at all.
M: Ah, your conscience got the better of you. I hope you return the money now.
Q: What does the man hope?
6. W: We can get essays from the Net instead of writing them ourselves!
M: Never try that! Our teacher is sure to catch you if you do!
Q: Why should the woman NOT use essays taken from the Net?
7. M: Since you became company president, there have been zero cases of theft.
W: That’s because I’m very firm against stealing--- once I catch one, he’s fired!
Q: Why have there been no incidents of stealing since the woman became president?
8. M: Why shouldn’t I lie? Everyone else does it, and it helps me get ahead(領先)!
W: That’s a very cynical(懷疑的，悲觀的) attitude. And I don’t think what you’re saying is all true.
Q: How does the woman feel about the man’s attitude?
9. W: I always try to be honest, even at the expense of losing friends.
M: And that’s why I like to be with you. I can always trust you to tell the truth.
Q: Why does the man like to be with the woman?
10. M: I assure you, when you start lying, it becomes harder and harder to tell the truth.
W: I know. And I’ve been thinking about always standing up for honesty.
Q: What has the woman been thinking about?
Understanding a Long Conversation
Now you will hear a long conversation followed by five questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.
W: Hi! Nice to meet you!
M: Me too! How do you feel about taking this class?
W: Well, this is only the first day. I’ll let you know after we meet the teacher. But already, I can tell you that there’s nothing to worry about.
M: Really? Why is that ?
W: Because I know about a hundred ways to cheat. If you listen to me, you’ll pass this class easily.
M: Wow! Can you share some of them with me? How do you write your essays?
W: I don’t! For a small fee, I can buy them over the Net.
M: What about tests?
W: No problem! I look at another student’s paper or write important information on my hands. Teachers are always too stupid to figure it out. Haven’t you ever cheated?
M: No. My conscience would get the better of me. Oh, and there’s another thing.
W: What’s that?
M: I’m the teacher.
1. Why is the woman NOT worried?
2. According to the woman, what will happen if the man listens to her?
3. What does the woman do about essays?
4. What does the woman do about tests?
5. What does the man tell the woman?
Understanding a Passage
Now you will hear a passage followed by five questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.
My girlfriend asked me if I thought she was getting fat--- a difficult question for any boyfriend to answer! Most people would lie in this situation. Actually, honesty is best. I told her what I really thought--- that she was gaining weight. After she calmed down, she started exercising more. She also began trusting me more, knowing I would be honest whenever she asked a difficult question.
Being honest has also helped me out at work. Whenever my boss makes a decision that I don’t agree with, I tell him what I really think. Though it’s tempting to make him happy by telling him his ideas are always right, I am genuine with him and say what’s on my mind. So whenever he needs straight answer, he comes to me.
Other people do likewise. And whenever someone asks me what is most important in life, I’ll say it’s honesty.
1. What did the speaker’s girlfriend ask him?
2. Why did the speaker’s girlfriend begin trusting him more?
3. What happens when the speaker doesn’t agree with his boss?
4. What does the boss do when he needs straight answer?
5. What does the speaker tell other people about honesty?
Homework
Supplementary Listening
Task 1
Now you will hear a long conversation followed by five questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.
M: What a beautiful day for playing golf! Excuse me, how much is it to get in?
W: It’s 5 dollars for you and 3 dollars for kids between 7 and 12. We let them in for free if they are 6 or younger.
M: OK then, I guess that’ll come to 8 dollars. Because my little lawyer here is 3 and my little doctor is 7.
W: Don’t you mean that your older son is 6?
M: Nope. I meant what I said. He’s 7.
W: I’m afraid that you don’t understand.
M: What is there to understand? I should pay 8 dollars, 5 for me, and 3 for my son who is older than 6.
W: You’re sure about this?
M: Of course. It’s very simple. Here you are: 8 dollars.
W: All right. You know, you could’ve just told me that your older son was 6. Then he could’ve gotten in for free. No one would’ve known.
M: You’re wrong. He would’ve known.
W: Whatever. Have a nice day!
1. What were the man and his sons going to do?
2. What may the older boy want to become according to the man?
3. How much should the man pay for the tickets?
4. What did the woman say to the man?
5. What can we learn from this conversation?
Task 2
Now you will hear a passage followed by five questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.
A man drove his donkey to the shore to buy salt. When they were crossing a stream on the way home, the donkey fell into the water by accident. When he rose up, he found the load much lighter, as the water melted the salt. The man had to go back to the shore to buy more salt. When they came again to the stream, the donkey fell down on purpose. He brayed(驢叫), for his load was again greatly reduced. The man found out his trick, drove him for the third time to the coast, and bought a lot of sponges(海綿). The donkey again fell into the water on purpose, but this time the sponges became big and heavy with water. So, the donkey’s trick backfired(產生事與愿違的結果) on himself, for he carried on his back a double load.
1. Why did the man drive his donkey to the shore?
2. What happened to the donkey the first time they crossed the river?
3. Why did the donkey bray the second time they crossed the river?
4. What happened to the donkey at the end of the story?
5. What does this story tell us?
答案
Unit 10
Stand Up for Honesty
Short Conversations1.B 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.C 6.C 7.B 8.A 9.C 10.A
Long Conversation1.B 2.A 3.D 4.D 5.C
Understanding a Passage1.B 2.D 3.B 4.A 5.D
Understanding a Movie Speech
1.rule, 2.possible, 3.happiness, 4.hate, 5.rich, 6.beautiful, 7.poisoned, 8.shut, 9.knowledge, 10.qualities
Homework Listening Task 1: 1.B 2.A 3.D 4.D 5.C Task 2: 1.A 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.D
Task 3: 1.results, 2.welcomed, 3.forced, 4.theater, 5.cure,
6.painful, 7.responsibilities, 8.in person, 9.as clear as, 10.cannot be hidden
