英语视听说B3Video show.docx

1、英语视听说B3Video showTapescript 1 Amy: Good morning, Talia.Talia: Oh, hi. Good morning.Amy: You know, youre working too hard.Talia: I know. I always work this hard. Maybe you could mention that to Tony? I dont think he knows it.Amy : Is that a new hairstyle? Its very . uniqueTalia : Very funny. I had to

2、 work late last night. I m tired, Im in a bad mood, and I dont care about my hair.Amy: Thats probably why youre not a reporter yet. Talia : You think so? Amy: No, Im just kidding. Talia : You may be right.Amy : Maybe Tony will take you more seriously after you finish the journalism class. . Talia :

3、Oh, no! Our journalism class! I forgot. Its tomorrow. Whats the homework? Amy : Compare two news stories on the same topic.Talia : Thats easy enough to do. Sounds interesting, too. I guess Ill do it after work. Amy : You work too hard.Tapescript 2Amy : Why dont you take a break tonight? Yeah, why no

4、t come with me to a party?Talia : No thanks. Maybe some other time.Amy : Come on! Josh Taylor is having a party. A lot of available guys will be there. You might meet someone.Talia : No, listen! Im too busy to go. Go without me.Tony : Good, youre here. I have something important to talk to you about

5、. What are you working on? Talia : Im researching the background information for that transportation story. Amy : Shes always working. She told me to tell you that. Tony : I have a big project for you to work on. I know youve been hoping for a break. This may be it. Talia : Really? Thats great! Tony

6、 : Come to my office in about 10 minutes. By the way, you look different. Have you done something with your hair?Culture Notes and Language Points:(1). Notice that Talia refers to her boss as Tony. Its common to call ones boss by his or her first name,even if the person is older and is much more sen

7、ior in the company. This is especially true of workenvironments like TV news stations or magazine publishers, which have the reputation of being moreinformal than others.(2). Look at Talia s face when she says, That s easy enough to do. Her frown doesnt mean she sunhappy. Sometimes a frown, especial

8、ly with a shrug (an up and down movement) of the shoulders,means, Thats not so bad or / I know I can do that.(3). take a break: “break” here means a pause or an interval (from doing something), as from work(4). a (big) break: (P5 ) “break” here means a sudden or unexpected chance to do something, es

9、pecially be successful in your job. “a big break” means good luck(5). Amy has just said, Shes always working. She told me to tell you that. Notice Tonys expression. He disapproves of Amys behavior at that moment. Even though the atmosphere in the office is relaxed and informal, Amys comment is not p

10、rofessional or appropriate.Transcript 1 Tony : Someone sent us this tape. This is incredible. What a shame.Talia : What s a shame?Tony: Have you ever heard of Nick Crawford, the soccer player? Hes the star forward on our national team.Talia : Of course. Everyones heard of him, I think. Tony : Well,

11、apparently this conversation took place a while ago: Nick Crawford talks about how he needs money. Amy: Thats not big news. Theres a rumor that hes fallen into debt lately. Ive heard all sorts of gossip about that.Tony: Yes, but, it gets even more interesting. Also on the tape, a woman offers him $5

12、0,000. Talia : What for? Tony: To sit out the first round qualifying match. Remember? Nick Crawford had an injury and couldnt play in that game? Talia : Sure, I remember. We lost that match, and if we lose again, we might be eliminated.Tony : Exactly. The next qualifying round is coming up. If this

13、tape is real, Nick Crawford will be history. Amy : You mean, he wont get to play in the next match?Tony: Exactly. And without him, well probably lose again.Amy: Wow! A real scandal! Is the tape for real?Tony : Talia, thats your job now. Find out if the tape is authentic.And youd better find out fast

14、. 真糟糕，真可惜，真不像话 Unverified information of uncertain origin usually spread by word of mouth; hearsay. 谣言，谣传；传闻 Not to take part in a game, competition, dance, etc. because of injury or tired To remove from consideration by defeating, as in a contest 淘汰 A publicized incident that brings about disgrace

15、or offends the moral sensibilities of society 丑闻truly so in fact or actuality（俚语）真正的(地)，确实的(地)（不是说着玩或闹着玩的） proven to be made by a particular person 可信的; 真正的Culture NoteLook at Tonys hands when he says, Nick has an injury and couldnt play in that game? This gesture is a way of putting imaginary quota

16、tion marks (. ) around a word or phrase. We do this to show that we arent sure that something is true. In the video, Tony puts imaginary quotation marks around the word injury because he isnt sure Nick Crawford really had an injury.Transcript 2Talia : OK. Ill get this tape to an expert.Tony: If we c

17、an, well run the tape on tonights broadcastbefore the competition hears about it. In fact, they may already have a copy of this tape.Talia : Speaking of copies, we ought to make a copy of this. We shouldnt give away our only one. Tony: Good thinking. Amy . handle this with care. Amy: Absolutely!Tali

18、a : See you later. Im going to call the audio department. They can give me the name of an expert. Tony: Tell them we need someone fast. Talia : OK. Im on it. Tony : Is there a problem? Talia : Not exactly. Ill do it. Its just that . I know Nick Crawford. Tony: You do?Talia: Yes. We went to college t

19、ogether. Its hard to believe he would do something like this. Tony: Well, wake up and smell the coffee, Talia! Hes a big star. Hes been a star on the national team for four years now. People do crazy things when they get famous. Talia: I just cant believe it. Nick Crawford taking a bribe? Tony: List

20、en, Talia. Youre smart. Youre a good researcher, and one day I hope youll be a great reporter. But dont let your emotions get in the way of your work. If you do, Ill have to find someone else to work on this story. The people or group that are competing against you 竞争对手 Something you say in order to

21、 tell someone that they should try to understand the true facts of a situation 醒醒吧你！用来训斥别人要面对现实，认清事实，认清形势 To prevent someone from doing sth. 防碍Culture Notes Look at Talias hands when she says, OK. Im on it. She is quickly placing both palms down on the desk as she is getting ready to leave. We do th

22、is when we are getting up from a chair to signal the end of a conversation and to show that we are ready to get to work. We would not use this gesture in formal situations.Video Script 1Womans voice on tape: Well pay you fifty thousand dollars.Nicks voice on tape: And all I have to do is sit on the

23、bench?Womans voice on tape: Thats right. Do that, and fifty thousand dollars is yours.Nicks voice on tape: Well, I can really use the money. Youve got yourself a deal.Womans voice on tape: Great. Its a pleasure doing business with you.Tony: Hows it going?Talia: I cant tell. I hope our expert will be

24、 able to figure it out.Tony: Me, too. When will we have the results?Talia: Hes going to call me back this afternoon.Tony: Good. Talia: You know, Ive been a researcher here for three years. Ive investigated other scandals, but something here doesnt seem right.Tony: What do you mean?Talia: It just doe

25、snt make sense. Nick Crawford loves soccer. Why would he do something to hurt his career?Tony: Thats a good question. How well do you know Nick Crawford? Is he a friend of yours?Talia: No, not really. I just knew him in college. We had English together for two semesters.Tony: Oh, thats it?Talia: Wel

26、l, I got to know him a little. I know that he moved here from England about 10 years ago. I know that hes smart. And I know that hes always dreamed of being a great soccer star.Tony: Mm-hmm.Talia: So, why would he risk ruining his career?Notes:1. Talia is having luncha sandwich and a drinkwhile she

27、is listening to the tape. It is very common for people who work in offices to eat lunch at their desks while they are working. They do this because they are very busy and cant take time out to eat or because they want to use their lunch hour for personal business instead of eating. Tony knocks on th

28、e short wall of Talias cubicle. Tony is being polite by announcing his arrival, even though Talia doesnt have an office with a door.2. And all I have to do is sit on the bench: And all I have to do is sit watching the match instead of playing in it. In this dialogue this sentence means, “What I have

29、 to do is deliberately play poorly in the match.”3. Youve got yourself a deal: Youve got what you wanted in the business you did with me. It means “Youve got what you wanted in the business you did with me.” 就这么说定了！ 还可以说：1) I think you have yourself a deal.2) Then its settled.3) Its a deal.deal在此是指“

30、协定”。在商谈达成协议的那一刻，通常会以“好，就这么说定了！”类似的句子向对方表示结束协商时的畅快感。本句话的口气轻松亲切；相形之下，以下的两个短句就较坚定、干脆。4. figure out：work out; understand by thinking; discover or decide解决；理解；弄明白；发现；决定figure sth. out: to think about a problem or situation until you find the answer or understand what has happened 想出，理解某事-Lets figure out

31、a way to help those kids in trouble.我们想出一个办法来帮助那些处于困境的孩子吧。figure sb. out: to understand why someone behaves in the way they do 弄明白，看透，理解某人 -Women, I just cant figure them out. 女人，我就是捉摸不透她们。5. make sense：1) have a clear meaning; be clear that is easy to understand; be justifiable有(明确而容易理解的)意义-Read this and tell me if it makes sense.2) to have a good reason or explanation 言之成理；合情合理的-It just doesnt make sense why would she do a thing like that? 这真是无法解释- 她为什么会做出这样的事情。3） to be a sensible thing to do