新视野大学英语视听说教程第3册答案与听.doc

新视野大学英语视听说教程第三册
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II. Basic Listening Practice
1. Script
W: Ok. It’s your turn to pay the bill. I paid last time.
M: What? You have a selective memory. You tried to pay last turn, but your credit card failed; so I ended up paying! It’s definitely your turn.
Q: What is true according to the conversation?
2. Script
M: I’m having real trouble reviewing for this French exam. I just can’t memorize all the vocabulary.
W: Me too. I hate having to learn things by heart. I guess we just have to keep reading the texts over and over.
Q: What does the woman prefer?
3. Script
W: Oh look! There’s that guy we saw last week, playing football in the park! He looked great in his kit, remember?
M: Him? I don’t remember him. I’ve got a terrible memory for faces. I have a hard time even recording people I’ve been introduced to.
Q: According to the conversation, what is the man’s problem?
4. Script
M: Why is there a big sign on the back of your door that says “keys”?
W: It’s to remind me to take my keys when I go out because I’m always locking myself out by accident! It doesn’t help enough. Now I just forget to read the sign.
Q: Why is there a sign on the back of the door?
5. Script
M: That history exam was really hard. The essay question was terrible!
W: I know, I wish I were like David. He has a photographic memory, you know. How useful that would be!
Q: What is true of David

Keys: 1.C 2.D 3. A 4.B 5.C

III. Listening In
Script
M: Tell me your secret. You’re suddenly getting excellent marks in every subject, and you used to be a bottom-of –class student just like me.
W: Simple enough. I read an article in a scientific journal that studying with remembering, based on recent research into the brain.
M: Aw, that stuff’s old hat: study at the same time every day, be sure your clothes are comfortable, and make sure you have enough light, blah-blah-blah.
W: Not so fast, wise guy. I’m talking about principles like “Mental Visualization”, creating a picture in your mind of what is to be remembered.
M: Ok, that dies sound different. Id “Association” a principle—you know, you connect what you want to remember with something you’re familiar with?
W: Right on! ‘Consolidation” is another. I review my notes right after class and consolidate—or absorb—the new material into what I’ve already learned.
M: You’re moving ahead fast with those principles. I swear this weekend I’m going to study sixteen hours a day both Saturday and Sunday.
W: Whoa, big guy. That’s not the way. Follow the principle of “Distributes Practice”. Shorter study sessions distributes over several days are better.
M: That system is all very well for you; you’ve got a good memory. But what about me? I’ve got a memory like a sieve.
W: You’re too modest. There’s nothing wrong with your memory. But memory is like a muscle; it needs exercise. And don’t forget it.

While the man is wondering why the woman is suddenly getting excellent marks, she says she read an article on studying and remembering. It talks about principles like “Mental Visualization”, that is, creating a picture in one’s mind of what is to be remembered. This reminds the man of the principle of “Association”, which means connecting what one wants to remember with something one is familiar with. Then the woman adds the principle of “Consolidation”, or reviewing one’s notes after class and absorbing the new material into what one has already learned. When the man promise to study sixteen hours a day, the woman recommends the principle of “Distributed Practice”, which favors shorter study sessions distributed over several days. Finally, the woman tells the man that memory is like a muscle, and that it needs exercise.

Task 2: You forget my toast!
Script
An 80-year-old couple was having problems remembering things, so they decide to go to their doctor to see what was wrong with them. They explained to the doctor about the problems they were having with their memory. After checking the couple over, the doctor told them that they were physically okay but might need to start writing things down to help them remember. The couple thanked the doctor and left.
Later that night while watching TV, the old woman said to the old man, “Honey, will you please go to the kitchen and get me a dish of ice cream?”
Before the man left, she added, “Why don’t you write that down so you won’t forget?”
“Nonsense,” said the husband, “I can remember a dish of ice cream!”
“Well,” said the wife, “I’d like some strawberries on it. You’d better write that down because I know your memory is failing.”
“Don’t be silly,” replied the husband. “There’re only two things: a dish of ice cream and some strawberries. I can surely remember that!”
With that, he rushed into the kitchen. After about twenty minutes he returned from the kitchen and handed her a plate of bacon and eggs.
The wife took one look at the plate, glanced up at her husband, and said, “Hey, you forget the toast!”

Keys: FTFFF
Task3: Memory-Improving Techniques
Script
There are many techniques you can use to improve your memory. Some of them are introduced her.
First and foremost, you need to stimulate your memory all the time. To put it simply, you should use your memory as much as possible. It is especially important to try to learn something new. If you work in an office, learn to dance; if you are a dancer, learn to deal with a computer, if you work with sales, and learn to play chess; if you are a programmer, learn to paint. These added activities stimulate the brain so that I t continues to function.
Older people need to pay attention to things they are dealing with. Don’t try to memorize everything that catches your attention; focus on what you consider important. For example, you can take any object such as a pen and concentrate on it. Think on its various characteristics: its material, its function, its color, and so on. Don’t allow any other thought to occupy your mind while you are concentrating in that pen.
Another method that can be used is to relax yourself. It is impossible to remember things if you are tense or nervous.
So, try holding your breath for ten seconds, and then release it slowly.
Association is also a powerful tool to develop your memory. For example, if you cannot remember a person’s name, you can think about a special feature of his face and then link it with his mane.

1. What’s seems to be an especially important way to stimulate one’s memory?
2. What seems to be the best way to focus your memory?
3. How can you concentrate on a pen?
4. How can you relax yourself according to the passage?
5. What is the main idea of the passage?
Kes: 1A 2.C3. D 4.B 5.D
IV. Speaking Out
MODEL 1 It slipped my mind!
Amy: I sent out the invitations to the dinner party.
Bill: That’s good. Now what should we do?
Amy: We’ve got to plan the menu.
Bill: Oh, that’s right. Do you have anything in mind?
Amy: I think I’m going to make the chicken salad we had at the Christmas party. Remember I sled the chef for the recipe?
Bill: Yeah, but did you forget that Linda doesn’t eat chicken?
Amy: Linda? Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite Linda! It just slipped my mind. She’ll be mad at me.
Bill: Well, everyone forgets something sometimes. It’s not too late yet. I’ll make a phone call. Don’t worry.
Amy: Thanks! You see, I’m getting forgetful. I think I’m getting old!
Bill: Looks like you are, sweetheart

Now Your Turn

SAMPLE DIALOG
A: I’m going to throw a party, and I’ve sent out the invitations to my friends and relatives.
B: That’s good. But don’t forget to invite everyone you should invite.
A: I think I’ve invited everyone. Do you have anybody in mind?
B: Did you invite John? He’s lost his job after recent quarrel with his boss.
A: Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite him! He’ll be sad, thinking we look down on him. He just slipped my mind.
B: Well, everyone forgets something sometimes. Don’t worry. It’s not too late. Make a phone call right away.
A: Did I forget anybody else that I should incite?
B: There’s yet another person you should invite—Julia. She’s just moved to the city and feels lonely.
A: Oh, good heavens, I forgot all about her. She’s our new friend. You see, I’m getting forgetful. I think I’m getting old!
B: Looks like you are, buddy. You’d better start writing things down if they’re important.

MODEL2 I can’t think of it off the top of my head.
Script
John: Hey, Sue. Do you know what Jack’s home phone number is?
Susan: I can’t think of it off the top of my head. I don’t have my address book on me, and I don’t have my mobile phone with me, either.
John: That’s too bad! I’ve got to find him now. It’s urgent! If I can’t find him today, I’ll be dead!
Susan: You might want to look it up in the phone book.
John: I’ve checked already, but it seems that hid phone number is unlisted.
Susan: Maybe it’s under his roommate’s name.
John: Well, I guess so.
Susan: Well, why don’t you call Jane? She has his phone number.
John: I’ve tried, but no one answered!
Susan: Maybe call his office and ask his secretary.
John: I’ve already tried. She won’t tell me. She says it’s private.
Susan: Oh, that’s right. They usually don’t release private information over the phone.
John: It’s a pity. You usually have a powerful memory, but you can’t help today. What’s wrong with you? Your memory seems to be fading early.
Susan: It’s not my memory is fading. I do have memory for face and names, but a poor one for number and dates

Now Your Turn
SAMPLE DIALOG
A: Hey, do you remember when is the lecture on the value of information by Professor Smith?
B: I can’t think of it off the top of my head. Maybe we can look it up in our notebook, but I don’t have mine with me.
A: That’s too bas! I don’t have it with me, either. Do you remember the number of the lecture hail?
B: Sorry, I can’t think of it off my head.
A: I’m terribly interested in the lecture. I can’t miss it!
B: Well, why don’t you call the dean who arranged the lecture?
A: I’m afraid it’s not very wise to ask the dean directly.
B: Then maybe you can call the office if the department and ask the secretary.
A: I’ve already tried, but no one answered.
B: Oh!
A: You usually have a powerful memory, but you can’t help today. You memory seems to be fading early.
B: It’s nit that my memory is fading. I do have a good memory for faces and names, but a poor one for numbers and dates.

MODEL3 What’s wrong with your memory?
Script
Bill: Hi, honey! My trip to London was wonderful.
Amy: Tell me what thrilled you most.
[The telephone rings and Bill answers it....He hangs up.]
Bill: Er, where was I?
Amy: You were talking about your tour in London.
Bill: Oh, yeah.
Amy: I bet you had a great time.
Bill: Yes, I particularly enjoyed visiting the tower of London.
Amy: How did you get there? By bus or underground?
Bill: Let me see….Sorry, I can’t remember any more.
Amy: What’s wrong with your memory?
Bill: I hope it’s not Alzheimer’s disease. I don’t want to forget my own name.
Amy: I don’t think so. Perhaps it’s just temporary forgetfulness. You’ll be right after a good sleep.
Bill: I hope so. But as this is happening so often recently, I think I must go to see a doctor and get some pills
Amy: It’s not as serous as that. Anyway, I wish you had a good memory for happy events, and a bad one for unhappy things.

Now Your Turn
SAMPLE DIALOG
A: Hey, my trip to Beijing was fantastic.
B: Tell me what thrilled you most.
[The door bell rings and A answer it….A comes back.]
A: Where was I?
B: You were talking about your tour in Beijing
A: Oh, yeah.
B: I bet you had a great time.
A: Yes, I particularly enjoyed visiting the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, though the admission fees were a bit too high for me.
B: What were the fees?
A: Let me see….Sorry, I can’t remember any more.
B: What’s wrong with your memory?
A: I hope it’s not Alzheimer’s disease. I don’t want to see a lot of new people everyday.
B: I don’t think so. Perhaps you only forget things momentarily. You’ll be right after a good sleep.
A: I hope so. But as this is happening so often recently, I think I have to see a doctor.
B: I don’t think it’s so serious. Anyway, a bad memory helps you forget your trouble.

V. Let’s Talk
Script
Student: Professor, thank you for graining me this interview. I’m Susan, a reporter from the Student Union magazine. Many students have difficultly memorizing things. Since you‘re an outstanding psychologist, could you give us some tips on how top improve our memory?
Professor: Well, some people have better memories than others, but that’s largely because they are better at creating mental images.
Student: If I’m not good at creating images, what can I do?
Professor: Practice helps. And the mind remembers things better if they are connected with other images. For example, I you have to pick up several items at the grocery store, say, carrots, egg, bananas, and milk, you can create a picture in your mind of a giant carrot, and hanging from it, a banana.
Student: Then I could have a giant milk carton pouring milk over the carrot and banana.
Professor: Certainly. Then what would you do with the egg?
Student: Hmmm. I’d visualize an egg-shaped UFO flying across the sky.
Professor: There you go. The more you apply the ideas, the easier it gets. Besides creating pictures, there’s another technique that is very useful.
Student: What is it?
Professor: Establishing an association. Suppose you are looking for lost keys.
Relax, and let your mind look for all the images connected with those keys--their feel, the sounds they make.
Student: How will that help?
Professor: You might remember the sound the keys made when you placed then in a drawer or cold touch of the keys in your jacket were you left them.
Student: Oh my gosh! I have to run. It’s time my English class. I see an image of my teacher staring at my empty seat in the classroom. Many thanks, Professor.
Professor: Not at all, and good luck with your memory.

Ways of Improving One’s Memory
Examples

Creating images

To remember the items to buy sat the grocery store such as carrots, eggs, bananas, and milk
Images that you may help:
1.a giant carrot and a banana hanging from it
2. a giant milk carton pouring milk over the carrot and banana
3. an egg-shaped UFO flying across the sky

Establishing associations

To find your lost keys
Associations with sound touch that may help:
1. The sound of the keys might remind you of y\having placed then in a drawer.
2. The cold touch of the keys might remind you of them in your jacket.

Discussion
SAMPLE
A: As we just heard from the interview, the technique of associating certainly important in promoting memory.
B: And according to the interview, creating images helps remember things. If your shopping list includes eggs, you might vis