21世纪大学英语视听说-Part-D-Unit5-文本.ppt

mainSection BSection ASection CUnit 5Part D QuizSection ADirections:In this section,you will hear three news reports.At the end of each news report,youll hear two or three questions.Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).A)Lynne Shaner likes online shopping.B)U.S.online shopping has hit records in November and December.C)More and more people have Internet access and smart phones.D)Online commerce becomes more and more popular in the United States.Part D Section A 13 to 15 1.What is the news report mainly about?Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.Part D Section AWhich of the following statements is NOT the benefit of online shopping according to Lynne Shaner?A)She can buy everything at home through the Internet.B)Goods can be delivered to her right at her doorstep.C)She eliminates all the driving,all the crowds,and all the noise.D)She usually gets a better selection.2.Lynne Shaner used the Internet to buy everything she needed for her wedding and holiday gifts for her husband and stepdaughter.Other than food,90 percent of her purchases are made on the computer in her Washington apartment.“I find that,by being able to go online and choose the things that I need to choose,and have them delivered to me right at my doorstep,I eliminate all the driving,all the crowds,all the noise of that,and I usually get a better selection.”Script Analysts say U.S.online shopping has hit records in November and December.57 percent of Americans have made at least one online purchase.Experts say as more and more people have Internet access and smart phones,online commerce is likely to continue its growth here in the United States and in other countries.(142 words)ScriptA)Because merchants have tracked individual online shopping habits to personalize their websites and attract customers.B)Because merchants make assumptions about consumers income and spending power by tracking their individual online shopping habits.C)Because companies track consumers search and purchase histories to make guesses about what they like.D)Because companies are using information about how consumers are shopping online to customize prices.Part D Section A 13 to 15 3.Why does your computer seem to know exactly what youre looking for while you are shopping online?Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.Part D Section AWhat does Assistant Professor Christo Wilson think about many E-commerce sites?A)They will give deals or change the prices for people using specific devices or browsers.B)They will change the order of search results to highlight more expensive items.C)Both A)and B).D)Neither A)nor B).4.For years now,merchants have tracked individual online shopping habits to personalize their websites and attract customers.That also helps them make assumptions about income and spending power.But a new study says some companies are going beyond that by using what they know about each shopper to set different prices for the same product.You may have noticed while shopping online your computer seems to know exactly what youre looking for.Thats because companies track your search and purchaseScripthistories to make guesses about what you like.But a Northeastern University study shows companies are also using information about how youre shopping online to customize prices.Assistant Professor Christo Wilson explains,“Many E-commerce sites will give deals or change the prices for people using specific devices or particular kinds of browsers,or will change the order of search results to highlight more expensive items.”(145 words)ScriptA)Over 115 million.B)Over 150 million.C)Close to 150 million.D)Close to 115 million.Part D Section A 13 to 15 5.How many U.S.citizens will go shopping over the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend this year?Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.Part D Section AWhy will some stores open early and stay open longer over the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend?A)Because they promise big savings to attract shoppers.B)Because this way the shoppers will remember them.C)Because the shoppers will spend more money in their stores.D)Because they want to compete with other stores.6.Part D Section AHow much will the average American consumer spend on gifts according to the NRF?A)More than$630.B)About$805 dollars.C)More than$613.D)About$850 dollars.7.Its the most profitable time of the year for retailers,accounting for 20 to 30 percent of annual revenue.And this year,close to 150 million U.S.citizens will go shopping over the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend,says Kathy Grann Allen with the National Retail Federation.“So this is our Super Bowl.And this really is the one time in the year that the gloves are off and the competition just heightens.”ScriptTo compete,some stores will open early and stay open longer.Nearly all promise big savings to attract the maximum number of shoppers.But this year,some retailers,including Nordstrom,Costco and others will stay closed on Thanksgiving,while outdoor wear retailer REI stays closed on Black Friday as well,while their profits could take a hit.This is author Kevin Paul Scott tells us on Skype.The message is about tradition and family values.Script“And people will remember that.And beyond the holidays,when theyre buying Mothers Day and Fathers Day gifts next May and June,they will remember these retailers.Theyll spend more money there and those retailers win in the long run.”According to the NRF,the average American consumer will spend about$805 on gifts.Thats more than$630 billion between November and December,an increase of 3.7 percent from last year.(217 words)ScriptPart D Section BSection BDirections:In this section,you will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation,youll hear four questions.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Q9A)On the street.B)In the electronics store.C)In the post office.D)At school.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Where does the conversation probably take place?8.Q10A)A mobile phone with a camera.B)A mobile phone with a video recorder.C)A mobile phone with a touch screen.D)A mobile phone with an advanced operating system.What kind of mobile phone is the woman looking for?9.Q11A)7oo minutes free phone time.B)Unlimited weekday minutes.C)One month agreement.D)Free mobile-to-mobile.10.What is the 59.99 plan about?Q11A)The minutes can roll over with the 59.99 plan.B)The higher plan can have rollover minutes.C)The rollover minutes plan requires another 1-year agreement.D)The minutes cannot roll over for all the plans.11.What is true about rollover minutes?M:Hi,have you been helped?W:No,I havent.Im looking for a new phone.M:Are you with our company right now?W:No,Im thinking about switching.M:Okay,let me show you our most popular phone.This one has a lot of good features.Its got a camera;a 1080p HD video recorder,instant messaging,and IOS the most advanced mobile operating system.W:Im really looking for a touch screen mobile phone.Q9-12 Script1M:Oh,in that case,this is the one you want.Let me tell you a little about our plans.With our 59.99 plan,you get 400 minutes,unlimited night and weekend minutes,and free mobile-to-mobile.W:Do the minutes roll over if I dont use them all in one month,and do I need to sign an agreement?M:We dont have rollover minutes,but if you think 400 isnt enough,we have higher plans for 700,1000,and unlimited minutes.The 59.99 plan requires a 1-year agreement.W:Okay,let me think about it.M:No problem.Just let me know if you have other questions.Q9-12 Script1A)Buying a new car.B)Renting an old car.C)Buying a secondhand car.D)Refitting an old car.Q1312.What are they talking about?Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.A)Chevrolet.B)Audi.C)Buick.D)Ford.Q1413.What make is the car the man is driving now?A)He likes a secondhand car.B)He cannot afford a new car.C)He hasnt been thinking about buying a new car.D)He is going abroad soon.Q1414.Why doesnt the man buy a new car?Q15A)There is no air conditioning.B)It has four doors.C)It has power brakes.D)It is not so cheap.15.What is the condition of this secondhand car?W:What kind of car do you have?M:An old one.W:I know its old,but what make is it?M:Its a Chevrolet.Why do you ask?Youre going into the car business?W:Nothing like that.My cousin is going to take a job overseas and he cant take his car with him,so hes going to sell it cheap.Its practically new.M:Well,I have been thinking about getting a newer car.I cant afford a brand new one.W:Would you like to look at my cousins car?Q13-15 Script1M:Is it a four-door car or a two-door car?W:It is a car with two doors and front seats and a luggage compartment.M:Does it have automatic transmission?W:Yes,and it also has power steering,power brakes,and air conditioning.M:I guess I might take a look at it.How much is he asking?W:I dont know for sure,but hell make you a good deal.M:Okay.Set it up for me to see it,if you can.Q13-15 Script2Part D Section BSection CDirections:In this section,you will hear 3 passages.At the end of each passage,you will hear some questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).A)Schools are to blame for kids nutrition problems.B)Schools have made changes for a better reputation.C)A lot has been done regarding kids nutrition and obesity.D)Kids poor eating habit has little to do with schools.Passage One-Q16Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.Passage One16.What is the passage mainly about?Passage One-Q17A)Soft drink remains a problem in schools.B)Girls tend to consume less soda at school.C)Vending machines in schools may not be to blame for eating problems.D)Reducing soda availability will also cut down on boys consumption of soda.17.What can be learned from The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior?Passage One-Q18A)During summerB)On school days.C)When children were already overweight.D)When children have less soda availability.18.When might better eating habits be developed?Schools have been blamed for giving kids access to soda in vending machines.But new data suggest that school soft drink sales may not be an important factor in how much soda kids drink.In the current issue of The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior,researchers compared soda consumption among nearly 500 students in Maine who attended seven schools over two school years.Four of the schools cut back on soft drink availability at the schools,while three of the schools made no changes.Passage One Script1All the students were drinking less soda by the end of the study period,but there were no meaningful differences in overall soft drink consumption among the different schools.The data suggest that limiting soft drink availability at school doesnt result in meaningful changes in drink consumption patterns.While there were no changes in overall soda consumption,there was a notable shift in diet soda drinking among girls.If the school cut back on soda availability,girls were less likely to drink diet soda,compared to girls in schools that made no changes.Passage One Script2The data are the latest to suggest that schools may not play as big of a role in kids poor eating habits as widely believed.Last year,The American Journal of Public Health published a provocative study showing that childhood weight problems often get worse in the summer,when kids are out of school.Data from kindergarteners and first graders found that body mass index increased two to three times as fast in summer as during the regular school year.Minority children were especially at risk,as were children who were already overweight.Passage One Script2A)It took almost 90 percent of the market.B)Its trading volume reaches 60 million dollars.C)It has a 90 percent increase annually.D)Its trading volume is close to the combined sales of three multinational markets.Passage Two-Q19Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.Passage Two19.Which of the following is true about Taobao in 2007?A)Service quality.B)Payment tools.C)Product quality.D)After-sales service.Passage Two-Q2020.In what aspect is online shopping falling behind?Passage Two-Q21A)The seller didnt offer the phone to him.B)The seller didnt agree to change another phone for him.C)The seller offered a secondhand phone to him.D)The seller didnt sell him the real product.21.What is Mr.Zhus unpleasant purchasing experience?Passage Two-Q21A)Improvement of payment tools.B)Adequate credit management.C)Dispute resolution processes between buyers and sellers.D)Both B)and C).22.What is needed for solving online shopping problems according to Mr.Qiu?2007 saw a 90 percent increase in online trading volume to reach nearly 60 billion yuan.T took 70 percent of the market.Its amount of sales got closer to the whole sales of three multinational markets:Wal-Mart,Carrefour,and Lotus Supermarket Chain Store,according to the report jointly made by China Internet Research Center and .Ruan Jinwen,Senior Vice President of China Internet Research Center said,“We expect sales of Internet shopping to reach 400 billion yuan by 2011.Now we are standing at 60 billion yuan,so the annual growth rate will be 45 percent in next three to four years.”Passage Two Script1Although online sales could be increasing rapidly,service quality and business credibility seem to fall behind.Mr.Zhu in Beijing just had an unpleasant experience when he ordered a brand new mobile phone from an online shop.Mr.Zhu,one online shopper,said,“I ordered a new phone but when I received it,I found its a secondhand handset reconditioned to look like a new one.”Mr.Zhu is one of tens of thousands of complainers last year.The biggest problem is apparently sellers credibility since buyers cannot see the real products ahead of purchase.The China Consumer Association says that a law relating to online shopping is needed.Passage Two Script3Passage Two Script3Qiu Baochang,Chief Solicitor of China Consumer Association said,“There should be first of all,adequate credit management on sellers,and secondly dispute resolution processes between buyers and sellers.The payment tools will be of help but cannot solve all the problems.So we need a law.”Chinas Internet users rise to 210 million,second only to the U.S.About a quarter of them shop online and per capita online consumption hit just over 1,000 yuan in 2007.A)Decline of GDP.B)Decline of domestic consumption.C)Increases of tourism.D)Developing bad consumption habits.Passage Three-Q2223.What is the result of Chinese tourists doing a lot of purchases abroad?Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.Passage ThreePassage Three-