新世纪大学英语视听说3听力原文Unit 1

Unit 1 Let’s Go Somewhere!

Listening

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Leticia: Hello?

Paula: Hi, Leticia. It’s Paula.

Leticia: Hi, Paula. How are you? Have you finished packing yet? Paula: Almost.

Leticia: You must be excited. When’s your flight?

Paula: Tomorrow. At 9 a.m. Listen, Leticia, I need your help. Leticia: OK. What’s up?

Paula: Well, as you know, I’m going on vacation — for two weeks. Do you think you could water my plants while I’m away? Leticia: Sure. No problem.

Paula: Great. They need water twice a week. There’s one plant in the bedroom and one in the kitchen.

Leticia: OK … say, how about your dog? Should I feed her, too? Paula: No, that’s OK. I’m putting her in a kennel.

Leticia: All right, then, I’ll water your plants … and … oh, how about the mail? Should I pick it up for you?

Paula: Actually, I’ve already asked the mailman to stop mail delivery. Thanks for asking, though. Leticia: Well, have a great trip!

Paula: Thanks, Leticia. I really appreciate your help.

Leticia: My pleasure. Wait a second. I don’t have any keys to your place. Paula: Oh, that’s right. Will you be home around 8 tonight? Leticia: Yeah, I think so.

Paula: OK, I’ll drop by … I’ll give you the keys then. Leticia: OK! See you tonight. Bye! Paula: Bye! Thanks again!

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Ashley: Wow, Jun, you look relaxed. Did you enjoy the long weekend? Jun: I sure did, Ashley. Actually, I took a big trip.

Ashley: Over the weekend? We only had three days off! Jun: Yep, but I visited four countries in three days. Ashley: What?

Jun: I love to fly. You might say I’m an “airplane freak.”

Ashley: That’s interesting. … Where did you go?

Jun: I visited Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines. Ashley: Sounds like you were busy!

Jun: I was. I had only four hours in Seoul, so I had to finish my shopping very quickly. Sometimes I had to run between connecting flights.

Ashley: Wait a minute! What about your baggage? Didn’t you have to wait for it?

Jun: No, I didn’t have much: only one carryon bag. It just fits in the overhead compartment. Ashley: So let me get this straight … you spent your weekend in an airplane? Flying around? Jun: Basically, yes. I fly standby. Ashley: Standby?

Jun: Yes. As a standby passenger, I don’t have a reservation. At the last minute they let me know if there is a seat available. They give me a boarding pass and I get on. Ashley: All this flying must be expensive!

Jun: Well, I’m an airline employee. I’m a sales representative for Twin Star Airlines. So I know most of the flight attendants and I can almost fly for free. Ashley: Lucky you!

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Matt: Have you done all the errands? Tina: No, I haven’t finished them yet.

Matt: You don’t have to go to the post office. I’ve canceled the mail delivery.

Tina: Well, I’ve picked up the plane tickets. But I haven’t taken the dog to the kennel. What about you? Have you washed the dishes?

Matt: No, I haven’t cleaned the kitchen. But I watered the plants, and I’ve given our keys to Mrs. Smith.

Tina: What about your suitcase? Have you packed it?

Matt: Not yet … But don’t worry: there’s still lots of time!

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Steve: Are you almost ready?

Jenna: Yes, I think so, but we always forget so many things! Did you get the traveler’s checks at the bank yesterday?

Steve: Yes, I did. And I paid the bills, too.

Jenna: Well, I changed our voicemail message, and I confirmed all of our flights.

Steve: Great! Let’s remember to give the house keys to Mr. Jacobsen so he can come in and water our plants.

Jenna: This afternoon I have to stop the mail delivery at the post office. Steve: And could you please take the dog to the kennel? Jenna: Oh, I hate that! He always looks so scared.

Steve: And this time, let’s remember to empty the trash before we leave.

Jenna: And we’ll give away all the fresh food. Last year, there were black tomatoes and green meat in the refrigerator after our vacation.

Steve: I made a note to myself: unplug the computer!

Jenna: And I promise to turn off all the lights. The electric bill was terrible last time. Steve: Maybe we should write a list. Then we can use it again on our next vacation.

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Tips for better packing

Are you planning to travel for a weekend or several months, around the country or overseas? Here are some tips to help you pack your bags.

1.Pre-trip planning: ? Make a packing list to help you remember everything. Review it about a week before your trip. ? Plan a time to go shopping for things you need for your trip. ? Don’t pack the night before you travel. You will forget things when you’re in a hurry.

2.Tagging luggage: ? Before packing, put name tags on valuable items like cameras and cell phones. ? Make sure that each piece of luggage, including carry-ons, has a luggage tag on it. ? If you know your hotel’s address and phone number, put it on your luggage tags.

3.Saving space: ? Pack small items (socks, belts, etc.) inside your shoes. It uses the empty space and helps the shoes to hold their shape. ? Pack your clothes in plastic bags. ? If you are traveling with a friend, plan your packing together. Share your alarm clock, toothpaste, or first aid kit.

4.Your carry-on bag: ? The most important items for your trip (passport, plane tickets, traveler’s checks, credit cards, keys, etc.) should go in your carry-on bag. Always keep them with you. ? Keep your carryon bag small and light. Put bulky, heavy items in your check-in luggage. ? Use soft bags, such as backpacks or shoulder bags, for carry-ons. They fit easily under the airplane seat, or into small overhead compartments.

5.Other ideas: ? Bring an empty bag for souvenirs from the trip. ? Remember to pack a few rubber bands, safety pins and plastic bags. They can be very useful. ? Bring some snacks such as nuts, cookies or dried fruit. You can eat them if you don’t have time for a meal. Sharing food is a great way to meet other travelers.

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Going solo is the way to go!

How do you usually travel? Do you go with a close friend or a group of friends? Do you join a tour group? Do you travel with your family?

Have you ever imagined “going solo”? In the mid 1990s, it was estimated that 9 million Americans were planning a summer vacation alone. Since then, the number of solo travelers has increased. You may think that traveling alone would be scary or boring. Well, according to people who do it, that’s not exactly true. Solo travelers often have positive experiences: they make new friends, get to know themselves better, and can make their own schedule.

There are many different things you can do on a vacation alone. Some solo travelers use the time

to learn or practice a sport such as golf, mountain climbing, or scuba diving. Others go and stay on a ranch and learn how to ride a horse. You can pretend to be a cowboy or a cowgirl for a day!

You may not believe this, but some travelers like to study on their vacation. They even go to “vacation college” at a university or join a research team as a volunteer worker. It’s hard but satisfying work. You can “play scientist” for a week or two while you help someone with their project.

For solo travelers of different ages and genders, there are many travel options. There are tours for women only and for people over the age of 60. And, of course, there are trips for singles who are looking for romance. One company offers trips that focus on fine dining — there is time for sightseeing during the day and for sharing a delicious meal with new friends at night. The next time you take a trip somewhere, why don’t you consider going solo? Bon voyage!

Speaking & Communication

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1. I’m going to miss my flight. I have to hurry.

2. Everyone has to sit down before this plane can take off.

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Esther: We have to leave in thirty minutes. Have you finished packing? Mina: Yes, I have …

Esther: You look worried. What’s wrong?

Mina: I can’t remember where I put my passport. Esther: Oh, no!

Mina: It’s here somewhere.

Esther: When did you last have it?

Mina: About ten minutes ago. Let me think … Oh, there it is. I put it on the dresser. Esther: What a relief!

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A: OK, that’s everything. We really should leave for the airport. Let’s get going. B: Oh, no! I forgot to change money.

A: Don’t worry. We still have two hours before the flight. We can do it at the airport. B: What a relief! Let’s go.

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We’ve decided to take these six items: the tent, some bottled water, the lighter, a map, a compass and a cell phone. The reasons are as follows.

One. We’ll take the tent for shelter. We all agree a tent is ideal for camping in the forest.

Two. We’ll also take some bottled water as we cannot be sure if the water in the forest is safe to drink.

Three. We think it is very useful to bring a lighter. We can make a fire for barbecuing food and to keep us warm.

Four. We all think a map is a must. We will need it to plan our route in and out of the forest.

Five. We think it best to take a compass as it will help us navigate which way we are walking. We don’t want to get lost.

Last and most important of all, we agree we’d better take a cell phone. We would use it to call someone if we encountered an emergency — it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Video Course

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Dave: Before going on a trip I pay the bills, I empty the trash, and I give a house key to a friend. Alejandra: Before I leave on a trip, I have to confirm travel plans and make sure that I have requested a vegetarian meal.

Thallus: Before leaving for a long trip, I turn off the lights, I turn off my heater, I give my keys to my roommate, and I water my plant.

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Julianna: The funniest story of my traveling experience was when I came to the US for the first time by myself. They lost my luggage and I didn’t speak a word of English. I had to use my hands to explain myself. People understood what I meant and they helped me out.

Catherine: My recent trip to Africa was one of the most amazing trips of my life. This was my second trip to Tanzania, Africa. We visited a lot of villages, some very remote that we had to travel by helicopter. In Tanzania, it’s very different from America so there are no maps. So, even traveling in a helicopter, we didn’t really know where we were going to go. We didn’t really know the village names, so we just kind of had no destination and we got in the helicopter and just flew around. And if we saw some animals or some rooftops of hut houses, we said, “Let’s go there” and we just kind of landed.

Dennis: I have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of the funniest I could recall was, there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of my flight attendants was serving … I think … she was serving food … and she had this tray. And suddenly turbulence happened, and she lost her balance … and her hand landed on the guy’s head, who had a toupee. When she caught her balance again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns were on

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