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feelings视听说课本材料1Online dating Online dating is a dating system which allows people to make contact and communicate with each other over the Internet, usually with the objective of developing a romantic relationship. Online dating services usually provide matchmaking over the Internet through the use of personal computers or cell phones. Online dating sites generally require applicants to provide personal information before they can search the database for other individuals using criteria they set, such as age, gender, race, religion and location. Most sites allow members to upload photos of themselves and browse those of others. Sites may offer additional services, such as online chatting, telephone chatting, and message boards. Some sites provide free registration, but may offer services which require a monthly fee. For example, they may offer full access to profiles, but provide additional services for pay, such as putting paying users' profiles at the top of the list, making their profiles appear several times in different places in the search results and giving them a more advanced search engine to work with. In one real example, free users may only search for persons of specified age, gender and city, while subscribers may also search for such information as height, weight and interests. Other dating sites depend on advertising for their income. In recent years such sites have become increasingly popular. 1. Online matchmaking is provided through the use of _. B) cell phones or personal computers 2. Age range, gender, race, religion and _ are the criteria individuals set to search in a database. B) location 3. Some dating sites provide free registration, but may offer services which require _. C) a monthly fee 4. The additional services some sites do NOT provide for paying users include _. D) advertising their income 5. In recent years dating sites that receive their income from _ have become increasingly popular. A) advertising 2 Finding the right type of girl Mary: Hey, Peter! Youve been in the room all night. Get out and dance with someone like that babe over there. Peter: No way, Mary! Shes the intellectual type. My pickup line just wont work with her. Mary : Oh, come on! What kind of girl do you like? Peter: I want a girl that is gentle and mild, and that babe is not the right type. Mary : Times are changing, and youll never find a woman that will shine your shoes and fill your beer mug all the time. Wake up. Peter: Oh really? I still prefer women that stay home, cook, clean, and take care of the kids. Mary : Okay, then what will you do after you get home from work? Peter: Hmm. Eat, watch TV, and throw out the trash. Mary : Wait, wait, wait. I cant believe my ears. Youll never find a wife. 1. What does Mary suggest to Peter? B) He should dance with a girl there. 2. What does Peter think about the girl over there? D) She is not his type. 3. What kind of girl does Peter want? C) A girl who will satisfy his needs. 4. What will Peter do at home? A) Throwing out trash. 3 What can dogs do? Dogs have lived with human beings for at least 14,000 years. They are intelligent and friendly, and can serve people in many ways. Dogs are sometimes referred to as “mans best friend” because they are usually playful, friendly and they can listen to and understand humans. Since they appear to enjoy a relationship with humans, dogs are often kept as pets. Dogs can perform important activities for humans. For example, there are guard dogs, hunting dogs, herding dogs and guide dogs for the blind. There are also dogs that are trained to smell for diseases in the human body, or to find bombs or illegal drugs. These dogs, called “sniffer dogs”, sometimes assist the police at airports or in other areas. Dogs have even been sent by Russians into outer space, a few years before the first human being. Dogs are intelligent. They can learn by imitating human behavior. In one study, puppies were presented with a box and shown that when the trainer pressed a lever, a ball would roll out of it for them to play with. The pups were then allowed to interact with the box. Most of the puppies finally touched the lever to get the ball. It is probably due to their high IQ that dogs can understand instructions and communicate with humans successfully. 1. How long have dogs lived with human beings? A) No less than 14,000 years. 2. Why are dogs sometimes called “mans best friend”? D) All of the above. 3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an important activity dogs can perform? B) Performing for the kids. 4. Which of the following is NOT done by a sniffer dog? C) Guiding a blind person. 5. What was true of the puppies at the end of the study? C) Most of them could get the ball. 4 Protecting endangered species Around the world, habitats are being destroyed at an alarming rate, putting many wildlife species in danger of extinction. Threatened and endangered animals and plants are found in many places throughout the globeyou may even find some in your own backyard. To protect endangered animals and plants, think both globally and locally. There are many things you can do to contribute to their protection. To begin with, you can find out what animals living near you are on the endangered species list. Spend some time learning about these animals and their habitats. You can also contribute to nature reserves and other wilderness areas. Habitat preservation is one of the best ways to help protect endangered animals. Donate money or volunteer your time helping the nature reserve preserve habitat. Or, do both. Another thing you can do is buy environmentally friendly products. Choose non-toxic cleaners that won't pollute streams, rivers or oceans. Avoid any companies that, when manufacturing products, endanger animals. Buy foods and goods that are made from materials that do not harm endangered animals or their habitats. For example, look for organic chocolate, coffee or cotton clothing that is grown without cutting down rainforests. Moreover, you can help create or restore habitats for endangered animals. You can volunteer to help with projects worldwide designed to re-establish habitat. In your own backyard, for example, plant a butterfly garden. Individual effort is not enough. You need to join a local, national or global conservation organization. Through these organizations, you can perhaps "adopt" an animal or plant a tree. The options are endless. All you need to do is a little exploring. 1. According to the passage, where are threatened and endangered animals? C) In many places throughout the world. 2. According to the passage, what is one of the best ways to preserve endangered species? D) Preserving their habitat. 3. Which of the following environmentally friendly goods does the speaker mention? B) Non-toxic cleaners. 4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a thing you can do personally to help with the environment? A) Drinking coffee in your backyard. 5. What is the passage mainly about? C) Ways to protect endangered animals. 5 A sudden change in the parrots attitude A young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of this birds mouth was rude. John tried every method to change the birds attitude by constantly saying polite words, playing soft music, and anything he could think of to set a good example. Nothing worked. Finally, John got fed up and he yelled at the parrot. And the bird yelled back. John shook the parrot, and the bird got angrier and ruder. Finally, in a moment of desperation, John put the bird in the refrigerator freezer. For a few minutes, John heard the bird scream and kick. Then suddenly there was silence. Not a sound for over a minute. Fearing that hed hurt the bird, John quickly opened the door to the freezer. The parrot calmly stepped out and said, “I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions. I am truly sorry, and I will do everything I can to correct my poor behavior.” John was greatly surprised at the birds change of attitude. As he was about to ask the parrot what had caused such a sudden change in his behavior, the bird continued, “May I ask why you put the chickens there and what they did wrong?” 1. Which of the following is true of the parrot in the beginning? C) It used rude language. 2. What was the parrots response when John shook it? B) It got even ruder. 3. Why did John get the parrot out of the freezer? C) Because he was afraid the parrot might die. 4. What can be inferred from the parrots question “May I ask why you put the chickens there and what they did wrong?” D) It had been frightened by the chickens dead bodies. 5. Which method John tried worked with the parrot? D) He put the bird in the refrigerator freezer. 6 Views on filial piety see change. With fast economic development in Hong Kong, young people are less likely to cherish the traditional notion of filial piety. Instead, they are gradually taking a new approach to a welfare society, according to a three-year survey conducted by the City University of Hong Kong. As many as 85 percent of the respondents expect the government to take up the responsibility for supporting the elderly, and 77 percent agree with the idea that the burden should fall on society as a whole rather than on individual families. Researcher Richard Wong, who took charge of the study, is sad about the eroding of traditional family bonds. He said that while most people still respect their parents and grandparents, they tend to equate economic assistance with love. When asked about how they would show their love for their old parents, many simply said they would send them to old peoples homes. Others said they would give money, and only two percent of the respondents said they would be ready to take care of the psychological health of their parents. According to the study, middle-aged people who have children of their own take their filial duties more seriously. Also, married women know better than men the need for this kind of loving care. Researcher Wong questioned the wisdom of adopting the new concept of government welfare. He said, “A welfare society is founded on high tax rates, but here in Hong Kong the personal tax rate is only 15 percent. How can you expect the government to take care of all the elderly?” He further pointed out that even when a social security network can support all senior citizens, it cannot replace the love that only family members can give. 1. According to most of the respondents, who should take up the responsibility for supporting the elderly? A) The government. 2. Which of the following is a way for most respondents to show respect and love for their old parents? A) Providing them with economic assistance. 3. Which of the following types of people have more loving care for their old parents? A) Middle-aged people and married women. 4. According to Researcher Wong, why is a welfare society not realistic in Hong Kong? D) The personal tax rate is not high enough. 5. What is the passage mainly about? C) It is a sad thing that most people prefer to shift the responsibility for supporting the elderly onto the society. 7 Single-parent problems Question: Hi, I have been divorced for eight years. My ex sees our child Maria on a regular basis. She is eight and in the second grade. My ex has a wife that is 20. My ex and his wife go to the school almost every day to see our daughter. Our daughter has failed the second grade and now has to repeat it. I have seen her grades plummet since those two started showing up at school. They are both very controlling and verbally abusive to me and to our daughter. Im concerned about this. He forced my daughter to call his wife mommy. I am really tired of their unkind visits. I dont know what to do. If you have any advice to give me, I would be grateful. Thanks. Answer (by a woman psychiatrist): Hi, Diana. Its obvious to me that your daughter is having problems with the visits. I would suggest having a frank conversation with your daughter to see what she feels the problems are. If she says it is all these problems as you have stated above, I would try to talk to your ex about her problems. Ill try to stick to what your daughter feels to be the problems and hope he will help your daughter do better at school. If he is not responsive, then Ill take your daughter for counseling to help her. You cant make others do things that are right for your child, not even the father, so spend your energy on things you can control like counseling for your daughter. Also, you should spend quality time with her and allow her to vent her feelings on you, and let her know you are always there for her no matter what happens. Try to keep her self-esteem high. When a child fails a grade, they will feel bad. Good luck! 1. What does Diana think about the visits by her ex and his wife to her daughter? B) They produce negative results. 2. What has happened to the daughters studies? C) She has to repeat the second grade. 3. What does the psychiatrist advise the woman to do first? A) Find out the daughters problems. 4. What will the psychiatrist do to Dianas ex-husband? D) Tell him nothing but what his daughter feels to be the problems. 5. What is NOT advised by the psychiatrist for Diana to do? C) Tell her daughter to be independent as she cant always be there with her. 8 What a clumsy man! Maria: Jack, can you help me move this heavy box? Jack: No problem, Maria. Here let me lift this endOops! Maria: Ouch! My foot! Come on, cant you be a little more cautious? Jack: Im so sorry. It was an accident. No need to be furious! Maria: Youre always so clumsy, Jack. Im really losing my patience with all the stupid mistakes you make around the office. Jack: Calm down, Maria; Ill certainly be more careful next time. This was just an accident. Maria: If you arent more careful, then next time someone could be badly hurt. Oh, look! The glass in the box is all broken now. Mr. Johnson is going to fly into a rage. John: Oh no! What can I do to keep him from hitting the roof? Maria: Well, you can begin by helping me clean up the mess and then honestly tell him about your mistake. Jack: Maybe if I offer to pay for the damage, he wont be so angry. What do you think? Maria: That might help solve the problem, though it could be quite expensive to replace it. Jack: We