新视野大学英语视听说教程第三册口语对话.doc

Unit1：1.What factors may weaken one's memory?A: Hey, Daisy. I feel that my memory has been weakened these days.B: Really? Its a very serious problem. Youd better care more about your health.A: I know it. But I cant find what has caused the phenomenon. And I have been so worried these days.B: It is often reported that long-term poor nutrition may affect the functioning of the brain, thus damaging both the long-term and short-term memory.A: Em, I think its too serious. May be I am just lacking water. I hear that lack of water is also harmful to one's memory.B: Yes, you are right. As we all know, elderly people need plenty of water to guarantee their memory works.A: May be Id better drink more water. However, I dont think its the main reason for that I drink 5 glasses of water every day. B: Scientists advise people to drink 8 glasses of water every day, so you may have to drink more.A: Well, may be youre right. B: A third factor is lack of sleep. Without enough sleep, one may feel tired and have difficulty concentrating, not to mention learning things by heart.A: Yes, I think this one counts. I have been staying up late for a week to prepare for my English examination. B: In this case, you should have a good sleep to strengthen your memory.2. Can you describe some possible advantages of having a poor memory?A: Hey, Daisy. I feel that my memory has been weakened these days.B: Really? Its a very serious problem. Youd better care more about your health.A: I know it. But I cant find what has caused the phenomenon. And I have been so worried these days.B: Well, dont be so nervous. A poor memory may also have some advantages.A: Come on. Dont joke me. Im serious!B: Ok, I know, Im serious too. However, its true that so many people may wish themselves have a poor memory. A: I still cant understand you completely, can you give me some examples.B: With the passage of time, the sad memories will fade. Those with a short memory tend to recover faster than those with a good memory. A: Oh, I think now Im aware of what you mean. For the same reason, forgetful people may be more ready to forget their daily worries and forgive others for their offenses. With a less retentive mind, they may enjoy life more.B: Yes, thats exact what I say, dont you think its also an advantage?A: Yes, I think so. 3. What can you do to make sure all your relatives and friends are on the guest list for your birthday party?A: Hey, Daisy, why are you so delightful ? B: My birthday is coming!A: Really? When is your birthday?B: Next Monday. And I want to have a big birthday party to celebrate it. A: Wow, thats so cool!B: Yes, but I still have a lot to think about. The biggest one is how can I make sure that all my relatives and friends are on the guest list for my birthday party. If I forget someone, Im sure it will be a big problem. A: Well, thats not a difficult one. First of all, you should check your address book and tick the names of those you intend to invite. Then, to avoid possible omissions, you should ask some of your close relatives, friends and colleagues to look at your list. They might suggest one or two additions. In this way, you can reduce the chances of missing those I should invite.B: Yes, thats a good idea. I think maybe I should classify them into different groups, such as: friends, relatives, classmates, colleagues and so on so that I wont miss someone because of confusion.A: Yes, you are right. Thats really an important point.B: Thank you for your help, I will do it right now.4. How do you ensure important phone numbers are always at your fingertips?A: Hey, Crystal, why are you so anxiety?B: Oh, I cant think of Mr. Wangs phone number. But I must contact him right now, theres something urgent. Can you help me?A: Oh, Im sorry. I dont have Mr.Wangs phone number. But I remember that you have a good memory and can remember almost everyones phone number. Whats wrong with your memory?B: I dont know but my memory has weakened recently. How can I ensure important phone numbers are always at my fingertips?A: Well, for me, I usually remember my close relatives and friends' phone numbers through frequent use. But my memory cannot always be trusted. In this case, a mobile phone is extremely useful because it can store many phone numbers. B: Yes, I agree that mobile phone can be very useful. But it still has drawbacks. What if the batteries run down, then the mobile phone can't help either. A: Yes, So I also rely on my address book. To play safe, I prefer to have two address books. I take one with me and leave the other at home. Thus I can always find the number I need.B: Thats a good idea. Maybe Id better have an address book too.Unit2：1.What subject do you like best? What made you like it: your personal interests, the teacher, the practical applications of the course in the future, etc.?A: Hey, whats your favourite subject, Daisy?B: I like physics best, exactly say, I love it!A: Why? Dont you think its boring? And so many people find its very hard.B: Well, I know it. But even many of my classmates find it dull, it cant put out my love to physics. Exactly to say a lot of factors led me to like this subject. As early as in high school, I was amazed at the laws scientists like Newton and Einstein discovered. What they found out changed the world. Luckily, my physics teacher at this university is excellent. He is knowledgeable and patient. Just because of him, I'm willing to spend lots of my spare time on this subject. A: Oh, I can completely understand you. My Chinese teacher is a very knowledgeable and elegant woman, who likes to tell many history stories to us and this makes me crazy about Chinese history.B: Yes, But most importantly, what I have learned from the physics course will be of great help in landing a good job. Nowadays many companies think physics majors often have a solid academic foundation and can easily adapt themselves to a wide variety of positions.A: Well, thats true. Physics make it possible for human beings to go forward. These days the successful launch of ShenZhou 10 marks the great comprehensive national strength of China and its also based on physics.B: Yes, Thats right and I wish one day I could contribute to it too.2. Do you think it is necessary?A: Hey, Daisy, why are you so anxiety?B: Well, I have a lot of homework to do and I dont think I can finish it on time.A: Let me see. Oh my god, you still have 10 copies of paper unfinished, but most of them seem to be similar. Why do your teacher assign so many similar papers? Its almost waste time.B: I dont know either. Maybe you just believe the saying: practice makes perfect.A: However, it has been a phenomenon that parents often force their children to do a lot of papers. Some parents believe that by doing a lot of difficult math problems, their children will have a solid foundation in math. Some parents even believe that trying to solve hard math problems will promote the growth of children's brains and help develop their logical reasoning ability and concentration, which will facilitate learning in other areas. B: Though some parents may do so , on the other hand, there are still many people believe that it is unnecessary and unnatural for children to study difficult math problems. Some people even believe that strict math training harms children's moral and physical development. Fierce competition may dampen the spirit of teamwork, which is so important in the contemporary world.A: I think both have their benefits. We can study math but wed better act according to our ability.B: Yes, I cant agree more.3. What study habits seem to be common among successful students?A: Hey, Daisy, I heard that you come first in the math exam again. Congratulations!B: Oh, thank you very much. A: You always do well in the exam, can you tell me how you can do it ? B: Well, I think many factors lead to the result. But the most important is to develop a good study habits. Many top students seem to have these good study habits: They tend to have a strong sense of time and organize their time well. They may draw up their study plan well in advance. While studying, they check whether they are working ahead of schedule or lagging behind it. They usually work in a systematic way. A: Oh, I get it. I think Id better change myself from little things. From now on, I will preview the text to get some idea about what the teacher is going to say and which part of the text is difficult before class. In class, I will listen attentively, take notes of the main points of the lecture, and ask questions when they don't understand. After class, I will review what they have learned. By going through the text and the notes, I think I can remember important information.B: Yes, I believe you can succeed only if you can do what you say. 4. How to prevent students' cheating in examinations?A: Hey, did you hear that a student in our class was caught cheating in examinations?B: Oh, really? Its so shameful.A: Yes, it is. And also its unfair to other students. B: I think school should take more actions to prevent such shameful behavior.A: Yes, you are right. But how can we prevent students cheating in examinations?B: First, the administrators must adopt severe measures to punish that disgraceful practice. A: Yes, and in the case of serious offenders, it is not enough just to give them an F. They must repeat the whole year, or even be expelled from school. Whats more , it is more important for teachers to enforce the university rules strictly. When they see students cheating, they should not turn a blind eye to it.B: I cant agree more, and wed better talk with principal about it.A: Yes, lets go.Unit3：1.What do you think are the things that contribute to a successful marriage?A: Hey, Daisy, Im so happy!B: Why? A: Because next Monday is my parents 20th wedding day. B: Oh, its so cool! How can your parents maintain a long marriage and still love each other so much. A: I think the success of a marriage is due to many factors, of which love is obviously the most important one. Other factors, which are not entirely unrelated to love, include shared values and interests, mutual understanding, commitment, effective communication, similar educational background, equal economic status, physical fitness, etc. B: Yes, with the same values and moral standards, friends may develop into lifelong partners. After marriage, there needs to be a commitment to one another, and to the well-being and development of the family. Similar educational background and intelligence levels are also considered important by some people. They believe that only with mutual appreciation and understanding, can the couple get along easily and happily.A: Well, its true that partners with the same value can have a more successful marriage. B: Maybe Id better find a husband on this standard in the future. 2. Why do people get divorced? Can you guess some of the reasons?A: Hey, Daisy, why do you look so sad?B: My parents got divorced secretly 3 years ago and I didnt find it until today.A: Oh, Im sorry to hear that.B: I just cant understand them. Why do they get divorced? The life of us are so happy and I was so pride that I have such good parents.A: Well, there may be many reasons for people to get divorced. Sometimes it is because the couple did not really understand each other before the marriage, as love was blind at that time. After marriage, they see each other's shortcomings more clearly. When disappointment grows beyond control, divorce becomes inevitable. B: May be you are right. But I think many divorces result from changes in life. Sometimes it is because one of the couple has changed after the marriage. For example, after the husband is promoted to a leading position, he may have a hectic time all year round, with hardly any time left to be with his wife. Sometimes one of the couple has lost his or her job and becomes irritable. Due to the continual quarrelling at home, the family breaks up.A: Yes, you are right. Dont be sad any more. After getting divorced, your parents may have their real happy life respectively. You should bless them. B: en, you are right. Thank you for comforting me and I feel better now.3. What do you think of the lives of single mothers?A: Hey, Daisy, What did Mr.Zhang say last class? I didnt attend because of a fever.B: Oh, do you feel better now?A: Yes, much better. Thank you for your attention.B: Last class, we mainly talk about the lives of single mothers.A: Thats a good topic. These days, there are more and more single mothers. They must be very tired to support their children by themselves.B: Yes, you are right. Most people look upon single mothers with sympathy. Single mothers have to support their children on their own. They may find it difficult to provide their children with all the luxuries children of two-parent families enjoy. Worse still, they may be under great psychological pressure.A: Well, these are not the most important. Moreover, their children may develop a sense of inferiority. When they see other children are bathed in the love of both parents, they may feel bitterly disappointed. B: Yes, it does harm to childrens philosophy. 4. What is your view of the fact that the wife's housekeeping duties remain the same even when she works outside? What could be the solution?A: Hey, Daisy, What did Mr.Zhang say last class? I didnt attend because of a fever.B: Oh, do you feel better now?A: Yes, much better. Thank you for your attention.B: Last class, we mainly talk about whether the wife's housekeeping duties should remain the same even when she works outsideA: Thats a good topic. If the wife works during the day just like the husband, then it is obviously unfair for the wife to shoulder all the housekeeping duties. If the husband can share the household chores with the wife, the love between them can be strengthened.B: Yes, you are right. However, unfortunately, influenced by tradition, many men are unwilling to do housework, thinking it to be unmanly. A: Well, what can we do to solve it so that woman can get their own rights.B: If we want to change the situation, the media had better give more publicity to "model husbands" who assume a large part of those duties. Gradually, people may change their image of a husband who constantly sits in front of the TV, watching football games or international news. A: Also, the development of modern technology and the appearance of more modern conveniences will further lighten the housekeeping burden. Thus the problem of who should do the housework will become less important.B: Yes, I cant agree more. Unit4：1.What do you think people will choose