全新版大学英语视听阅读2ScriptUnit15.docx

1、全新版大学英语视听阅读2ScriptUnit15Key to Watch, Listen and Read (Unit 2)Warm upI.1. fur2. carnivore3. blubber4. Arctic5. marine mammalII.1. F2. B3. C4. G5. D6. A7. EPart 1I.FTTTFII.(1) edge(2) inhospitable(3) thrive(4) mammal(5) survival(6) frozen(7) adjustments(8) insulated(9) reservesIII.1. One animal actua

2、lly thrives in these freezing, lonely surroundings.2. These marine mammals spend most of their lives on frozen seas.3. Polar bears dont enjoy the luxury of an uninterrupted winter.4. Unlike the high Arctic, theres no permanent ice pack here.5. When the Bay melts, the bears are forced to shore. Part

3、2.I.1. When the weather starts to turn cold, large numbers of them gather around the coast. At this time, people can observe them at close range.2. They are eagerly waiting for the Bay to freeze so that they can go back to the frozen ice and their food source.3. People use “tundra buggies”, a specia

4、lly-designed truck, to see them.4. Because no other animal hunts them, and they are at the top of the food chain.II.1. private2. company3. adult4. considered5. conservationPart 3I. CDBEAII.(1) parallels(2) concerned(3) stable(4) patterns(5) critical(6) existence(7) conducted(8) advancement(9) stabil

5、ity(10) length(11) impactPart 4I.1. ACD2. BEII.(1) endangered animals (2) a(n) caring world(3) a(n) key to understanding the Arctic(4) ensure their survival (5) conservation efforts (6) umbrella species(7) the polar bears future lies in the answers to these questionsReading：ADCDDABtop killers/an umb

6、rella speciesThe stability or the length of the timeThe same environment(as polar bears)Home listening:I: 0.6, 0.8/ 1.4, 5.8 / 100 / 1,473/ 2008II: 1: Greenhouse gases are produced by car and truck exhaust, factory smoke, and the burning of certain substances for heat and light.2: The effects of glo

7、bal warming will most likely appear in animal populations first.3: Environmental groups, not only governmental ones but also private groups, are working towards this goal.4: The United Nations has organized international gatherings to approach this problem, and has produced a document known as the “

8、Kyoto Protocol”. 5: The serious drawback of the “Kyoto Protocol” is that this document doesnt include strict enforcement procedures for implementing the program.III:1D mating2-B- nesting3Aflowering4-Cannual Unit 3: The Black Diamonds of ProvenceI. Truffles. Read the paragraph. Then label the picture

9、 with the underlined words.Key: 1. lavender 2. yellow lab 3. tree roots 4. truffles II. The Truffle Business. Read the paragraph. Then match each word or phrase with the correct definition. Key: 1. e 2. d 3. c 4. f 5. a 6. bPart 1 (00:00-01:48) I. Watch Part 1 Decide whether the following statements

10、 are true (T) or false (F).Key: 1. F 2.F 3. T 4. F 5. TII. Watch again. Fill in the blanks with the information you have learned in this part1. In Richerenches, truffles are sometimes called “black diamonds”.2. The name Richerenches means “rich earth”, appropriate for this village.3. Provence genera

11、lly brings to mind summer holidays, lazy afternoons, and ancient customs.4. Many of the regions farmers also work as truffle hunters.5. One small bag of truffles is worth hundreds of U.S. dollars. Part 2 (01:49-03:10)I. Watch Part 2 Answer the following questions.1. How is truffle business conducted

12、? The buying and selling of truffles is mainly a cash business. (usually under the table)2. Who would pay for truffles？ Rich people and regular people as well. (Restaurants in the U.S., Japan and elsewhere.)3. What are best truffles?The best truffles are deep black, with white veins.4. Why are less

13、truffles available these days?Because the woods have disappeared. (Because of the truffle-growing environment.)II. Watch again. Fill in the blanks with the given words and translate the phrases into Chinese.1. under the table 偷偷地_2. pay taxes 缴税_3. expensive luxury 昂贵的奢侈品4. decreasing supply 供应降低_5.

14、 a very good production 很好的产出_6. one major reason 一个主要的原因7. take care of 照顾_8. be desperate for 非常需要_Part 3 (03:11-04:12)I. Watch Part 3 Match the Questions with their Answers.Key: 1. A, C, E 2. B, D, F, GII. Watch again. Choose the right description about the truffle hunters dog, Jade, according to

15、 what you have learned in this part.Key: A, B, D, EIII. Fill in the blanks according to what you have heard.1. Provence is a farm region where farmers grow lavender, and grapes for the famous wines.2. Truffle hunter Joel Barthelemy is looking for those places with the help of his yellow lab, Jade.3.

16、 All dogs have sensitive noses, but sniffer dogs are exceptional. However, there are other factors involved.4. Jade seems to have the capacity for both of these requirements.5. As the two hunters continue their search for truffles it seems that today at least, theres no truffle shortage here.IV. Ora

17、l WorkKey (for reference):Pros: 1. The business is very lucrative. 2. There is an increasing demand of truffles. 3. The market is not far away from the village. Cons:1. Its getting difficult to search for truffles. 2. I have to spend money on buying and feeding sniffer dogs. 3. Im busy with lavender

18、 and grapes planting.Follow-upI. Watch the entire video. Work in a group of about 4 to 5 people. One person is a tour guide in Provence and he/she answers questions asked by visiting guests. Reference Questions: 1. What is Provence famous for?2. What are truffles？3. How to buy truffles of high quali

19、ty?4. How about the production of truffles?5. How do the farmers search for truffles?Answers: 1. summer holidays, lazy afternoons, ancient customs, lavender, grapes2. “back diamond”, expensive, add flavor to food3. deep black, with white veins4. decreasing supply, fewer woods5. sniffer dog, a sensit

20、ive nose, loyal, trained Reading Comprehension:Key:1. C 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. A 6. D 7. C 8.buying and selling truffles9. under the table10. farming and other activitiesI. Listen to the passage. Choose the topics discussed in the passage.2. Growing truffles is a difficult undertaking.4. Italy is the sec

21、ond best-known truffle supplier after France.6. Other countries such as Spain, Australia also produce truffles.II. Listen again. Fill in the missing words in the blanks. The situation is clear: truffles cant be grown just anywhere. They must be grown near or under trees since scientists believe that

22、 this is what produces their distinctive flavor. It is also extremely difficult to cultivate them the way one would grow other crops. This special product doesnt appear in the spring and summer, but emerges only in the fall and winter. Black truffles, which are the best-known of the French truffles,

23、 can be harvested only from November through March. White truffles appear only from September through early January. Furthermore, the weather conditions, such as the temperature, must be just right and the amount of rainfall must be adequate for the truffles to grow properly. Due to these challenges

24、, very few farmers have mastered the skill of successfully planting and harvesting truffles on a regular basis.III. Listen and repeat. You are going to hear five sentences selected from the video. Repeat each sentence after it is spoken twice. Then write the sentences.Key: 1. Other areas are fast be

25、coming important players in this lucrative game.2. The situation is clear: truffles cant be grown just anywhere.3. Alba is best known for its white truffles.4. Other countries, including Spain and Sweden, also produce truffles.5. Australian production is increasing year by year.IV. Oral Work.Traits

26、of TrufflesFranceblack truffles, main supplierItaly white truffles, a finer and more interesting flavor than black truffles, Australia close growing conditions as in those of south of France, increasing productionKey to Watch, Listen and Read (Unit 5)Unit 5 A Chinese Artist in HarlemWarming-upI.1. l

27、andscape _B_2. calligraphy _D_3. portrait _E_4. make a living _A_5. ethnicity _C_II. 1. containing aspects from many parts of the world; international: cosmopolitan2. heated arguments or fights: clashes3. a person who has moved to another country to live: immigrant4. continuing a long time into the

28、future: in the long run5. the inclusion of many different types of people or things in something: diversityWatchingPart 1I. 1. B, 2. C, 3. AII. 1. inhabitants, melting, immigrant 2. majority, painting 3. landscapes, symbol III. 1. New York is a melting pot of immigrant communities.2. Sometimes, this

29、 diversity results in clashes between cultures.3. Positive outcomes result from the merging of backgrounds and traditions.4. Artists in particular often use their cultural differences to learn from each other.5. Ming has studied Chinese art for the majority of his life.Part 2I. ( B )( A )( D )( C )I

30、I. 1. survive2. professional3. employedPart 3I. 1. T2. T3. FII. By teaching at the public school, Ming can make a living. In addition, the program brings lots of benefits to the children. Since cultures cant be taught solely by printed materials, such as books, it is essential that the children beco

31、me involved and hear people from different countries. The children view Ming as their teacher from China, but Ming sees beyond ethnicity. In his opinion, it makes no difference if the children are Chinese, Americans, or another ethnicity.Part 4I. Narrator: New York is a diverse, international city. Ming is serving as a cultural ambassador for China. Chinese artists, such as Ming, make a difference. Ming: Chil