
新核心大学英语B版听说教程2Unit5.ppt
112页Unit 5 Future VehiclesIn this unit you will:1. learn about the latest development of high-tech vehicles and the tough competition in the car market;2. familiarize yourself with the words and expressions related to the theme of the unit;3. learn to use these words and expressions;4. learn some news listening strategies concerning the grammatical features of news reports;5. practice listening with other non-theme-related audio and video materials;6. learn to use the expressions and sentence structures commonly used in asking/giving details.Learning objectivesPart I Theme-Related ActivitiesPart I Theme-Related ActivitiesPart II Listening and StrategiesPart II Listening and Strategies Part III Extensive ListeningPart III Extensive ListeningPart IV Communication SkillsPart IV Communication SkillsPart V Assessment LogPart V Assessment LogPart I Theme-Related ActivitiesPart I Theme-Related Activities Section I News About Science Development Section II Science Report Section III Science Report1. Do you want to drive a car that can fly?2. What will the future vehicle look like?Lead-in questions:Unit 5 》》Part I 》》Section I 》》Lead-in questionsWord Bankhybrid /ˈhaɪbrɪd/ n. 混合物混合物emission /ɪˈmɪʃn/ n. 散发;发射散发;发射crank /kræŋk/ v. 用曲柄启动或转动用曲柄启动或转动gallon /ˈɡælən/ n. 加仑(容量单位)加仑(容量单位)stand out突出;脱颖而出突出;脱颖而出foresight /ˈfɔːsaɪt/ n. 远见;深谋远虑远见;深谋远虑hugger /hʌgə/ n. 拥抱者拥抱者spearhead /ˈspɪəhed/ n. 最前线最前线veil /veɪl/ vt. 戴面纱或面罩戴面纱或面罩shroud /ʃraʊd/ v. 遮蔽;笼罩遮蔽;笼罩Unit 5 》》Part I 》》Section I 》》Word BankTask 1 Watch the video clip and then decide whether the following statements are true or false.TaskUnit 5 》》Part I 》》Section I 》》Task 11. According to this report, the state of South Carolina is making efforts to cut auto exhaust emissions.2. A high-performance car can’t be started like a normal one.(According to this report, the state of California is making efforts to cut auto exhaust emissions.)TF________3. If you want to start a high-performance car, the normal procedure is to crank first and then turn the car key.4. In terms of the mass production and marketing of hybrid cars, the US auto makers actually fall behind their Japanese counterparts.5. A Toyota Prius car sells at the price of 14,000 dollars.TF____(If you want to start a high-performance car, the normal procedure is to turn the car key over and then crank.)____Unit 5 》》Part I 》》Section I 》》Task 1F____(A Toyota Prius car sells at the price of 21,000 dollars.)Task 2 Watch the video clip a second time and then complete the following sentences.TaskUnit 5 》》Part I 》》Section I 》》Task 21. The state of California still in air pollution.2. And in the race to develop cars, Honda and Toyota are winning with hybrids.3. Detroit is developing vehicles, but they are years away from . mass-produced, low-emissionsleads the nationhydrogen-powered fuel cellmass production _________________________________________________________________________Unit 5 》》Part I 》》Section I 》》Task 24. It’s a shroud I can wear .5. You’re certainly somebody who’s . environmentally consciousthat will hide me ___________________________________1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of cars?2. Should metropolises encourage residents to buy cars or not? If your answer is not, what should the city government do to improve public transportation?3. Compared with traditional cars that only use gas, what benefits and drawbacks do you think hybrid cars have?4. In the near future what kind of car do you think should be produced?Task 3 Watch the video clip again and then have a group discussion based on the following questions. After the discussion, each group will give a brief report to the class.TaskUnit 5 》》Part I 》》Section I 》》Task 3【【Script】】ScriptUnit 5 》》Part I 》》Section I 》》ScriptWord Bankbonehead /ˈbəʊnhed/ n. 笨蛋笨蛋culprit /ˈkʌlprɪt/ n. 起因起因spin /spɪn/ n. 疾驰;兜风疾驰;兜风showroom /ˈʃəʊruːm/ n. 陈列室陈列室see-through /ˈsi:θru: / adj. 透明的透明的pillar /ˈpɪlə(r)/ n. 车框架车框架pedal /ˈpedl/ n. 踏板踏板console /ˈkɒnsəʊl/ n. 仪表盘;操控台仪表盘;操控台booster /ˈbuːstə(r)/ n. 助推器助推器Unit 5 》》Part I 》》Section II 》》Word Bankwindscreen /ˈwɪndskriːn/ n. (汽车的)挡风玻璃(汽车的)挡风玻璃prototype /ˈprəʊtətaɪp/ n. 原型;雏形原型;雏形sensor /ˈsensə(r)/ n. 传感器;探测器传感器;探测器illuminate /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/ vt. 阐释;说明阐释;说明Unit 5 》》Part I 》》Section II 》》Word Bank1. How much money does the Volvo safety concept car cost? A. 20 million. B. 15 million. C. 10 million. D. 5 million.2. Which of the following features does NOT belong to the Volvo safety concept car? A. See-through pillar. B. Eye sensor. C. Seat-adjusting computer. D. DVD player.Task 1 Watch the video clip and choose the best answers to the following questions.Task√Unit 5 》》Part I 》》Section II 》》Task 1√3. The ________ adjust(s) to accommodate each individual driver. A. pedals B. rear-view mirror C. radio’s volume D. headrest4. What does the red light flashing on the windscreen mean? A. The car has a flat tire. B. The driver should change lanes. C. The car is too close to another car. D. It is time to turn.√√Unit 5 》》Part I 》》Section II 》》Task 15. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Volvo safety concept car? A. It is equipped with five computers. B. It is only a prototype. C. It is not safe for children to ride in. D. This type of car is expected to be on the market within 6 years.√Unit 5 》》Part I 》》Section II 》》Task 11. According to CNN reporter Harotti, apart from too many cars, what is another cause for traffic jams?2. Which company owns Volvo?3. What is the function of the heat-sensitive sensor? Task 2 Watch the video clip a second time and then give a short answer to each of the following questions.TaskBonehead drivers who are responsible for accidents also cause traffic jams.It can tell if people are in the car.______________________________________________________________________________________Unit 5 》》Part I 》》Section II 》》Task 2 Ford.____Task 3 Watch the video clip again and make a two-minute comment on the topic of the video clip. Prepare to answer one or two questions raised by the class or your teacher after your presentation.TaskUnit 5 》》Part I 》》Section II 》》Task 3Questions:1.What part of the video most interested you and why? (open)2.What do you think is the best solution to the traffic jam in big cities? (open)3.Do you think that the authorities should enact stricter laws on illegal driving acts? (open)4.Some think that the air quality in big cities worsens everyday, do you agree? (open)Unit 5 》》Part I 》》Section II 》》Task 3【【Script】】5.Do you want to own your own car one day? (open)6.Should some new types of cars be encouraged for production like electronic cars and flying cars, etc.? (open)ScriptUnit 5 》》Part I 》》Section II 》》ScriptWord Bankautomotive /ˌɔːtəˈməʊtɪv/ adj. 汽车的汽车的plug-in /ˈplʌgˈin/ adj. 插件式的;插入式的插件式的;插入式的unveil /ˌʌnˈveɪl/ vt. 揭开;公布揭开;公布funky /ˈfʌŋki/ adj. 新式的;时髦的新式的;时髦的sustainability /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ n. 可持续性可持续性sideline /ˈsaɪdlaɪn/ n. 副业;附带出售的商品副业;附带出售的商品rally /ˈræli/ vt. 召集召集concession /kənˈseʃən/ n. 让步;妥协让步;妥协scapegoat /ˈskeɪpɡəʊt/ n. 替罪的羔羊;替人顶罪者替罪的羔羊;替人顶罪者Unit 5 》》Part I 》》Section III 》》Word Bankviable /ˈvaɪəbl/ adj. 可行的可行的nip /nɪp/ v. 紧紧咬住紧紧咬住Detroit /dɪˈtrɔɪt/ n.底特律(美国城市)底特律(美国城市)disruptive /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/ adj. 捣乱的;破坏性的捣乱的;破坏性的Unit 5 》》Part I 》》Section III 》》Word Bank1. Where is the “North American International Auto Show” held? A. Chicago. B. Detroit. C. Los Angeles. D. New York.2. Why does the Chrysler CEO think that electric vehicle is the highest response to consumer’s request? A. It is less expensive. B. It is convenient. C. Its technology is least disruptive. D. Its style is up to date.Task 1 Watch the video clip and choose the best answers to the following questions.Task√Unit 5 》》Part I 》》Section III 》》Task 1√3. How many visitors from how many countries will come to the auto show? A. 700,000 and 70. B. 600,000 and 60. C. 700,000 and 60. D. 600,000 and 70.4. Which auto company was on the verge of bankruptcy last year? A. Chrysler. B. Honda. C. Ford. D. General Motors.5. Which auto company won the “North American car of the year” award? A. Hyundai. B. Honda. C. Toyota. D. Ford.√√Unit 5 》》Part I 》》Section III 》》Task 1√Task 2 Watch the video again and then complete the following sentences.TaskUnit 5 》》Part I 》》Section III 》》Task 21. The cars come in like , but this year the is on a , it’s a leaner “North American International Auto Show”, in a for US carmakers.2. But even if the buyers , the needs to be more .3. On the sidelines of the show, the powerful autoworkers union , many workers say they’ve been made .4. More changes are promised and is tough, they are each other’s here.efficientdesperate timewhole Productionrock Stars________________________________________budget______rallying against any more concessions______________________________nipping at________heels____buy in_____industry______scapegoats_________competition_________Unit 5 》》Part I 》》Section III 》》Task 25. At a , the industry has to offer in the worst of economic times.showcase of the best_________________【【Script】】ScriptUnit 5 》》Part I 》》Section III 》》ScriptPart II Part II Listening StrategiesListening Strategies Section I News-Grammatical Features (1)News-Grammatical Features (1)Unit 5 》》Part II 》》Section I To inform the audience of what happened in the shortest time by the quickest means, news reports have a set of distinctive grammatical and lexical rules. With these rules in mind, English learners will find news reports fairly easy to understand.Grammatical features:▲ In news reports, tenses are used flexibly to meet various needs. For example, the present tense and the active voice are often used in news reports, which involve movement, change and action, rendering events fresh and new.Unit 5 》》Part II 》》Section Ie.g. Sweden is issuing an international arrest warrant for the Australian founder of Wikileaks. Julian Assange is facing allegations of rape. Prosecutors will seek the warrant after a court ruled he should be held for questioning. Mr. Assange denies the allegations, saying they’re part of a smear campaign to discredit his website. Sometimes, the present tense is used in the lead whereas the simple past is used in content to give a clear account of the events.Unit 5 》》Part II 》》Section Ie.g. Russian officials say a leading anti-terror official was killed Sunday in Dagestan. Gapal Gadzhiev was the head of the anti-extremism police department in Dagestan’s capital Makhachkala. Officials say he was killed when unknown gunmen fired on his car as he traveled to work. In a Separate incident, officials say a bomb placed under a car exploded in the city Saturday.▲ For the sake of brevity, parenthetical phrases ( (插入语插入语) ) are frequently used in news report to provide specifics like the identity, profession, age, location, the reporter’s attitude, etc.Unit 5 》》Part II 》》Section Ie.g. 1) Speaking to reporters in a conference call, US Coast Guard Rear Admiral Paul Zukunft said workers had installed the cap on Nov. 8th and completed testing to make sure the well is completely plugged. 2) One was Maria Antonietta Berna, 22 years old, daughter of the railroad stationmaster of Thiener, a city of 20,000 miles northwest of Venice. 3) The treaty requires a number of efforts—like raising tobacco prices, restricting advertising and banning sales to children.Unit 5 》》Part II 》》Section IListening Skill▲Rule of Thumb 1 Pay special attention to the transitions between reports in news broadcasts to understand what type of segment will follow.e.g. And now in sports... (sports news) Turning to the Middle East ... (news about the Middle East) In US election race news... (news about American election) Let’s recap … (summary)Unit 5 》》Part II 》》Section I▲Rule of Thumb 2 To reduce the listening load substantially, focus on the main topic, namely, the main clause and keep track of how the story unfolds.▲Rule of Thumb 3 Dig up further background information, like when, where, how in parenthetical phrases.the State Council国务院国务院Cabinet /ˈkæbɪnət/ n. 政府内阁政府内阁crackdown /ˈkrækdaʊn/ n. 严惩;严厉打击严惩;严厉打击insider trading【【财经财经】】内幕交易内幕交易, 内线交易内线交易confidentiality /ˌkɒnfɪˌdenʃɪˈæləti/ n.保密性;机密性保密性;机密性listed companies上市公司上市公司Pentagon /ˈpentəɡən/ n. 五角大楼(指美国国防部)五角大楼(指美国国防部)armored /ˈɑːməd/ adj. 尤指军用交通工具有装甲的尤指军用交通工具有装甲的en route在途中;在路上在途中;在路上operation /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/ n. 活动;军事行动活动;军事行动Word BankUnit 5 》》Part II 》》Section I 》》Task 1assume /əˈsjuːm/ v. 就(职);取得(权力)就(职);取得(权力)discretionary /dɪˈskreʃənəri/ adj. 自由决定的;酌情行事的自由决定的;酌情行事的mandatory /ˈmændətəri/ adj. 强制的;法定的强制的;法定的Afghanistan /æfˈgænɪstæn/阿富汗阿富汗the International SecurityAssistance Force国际安全援助部队国际安全援助部队the Heritage Foundation美国传统基金会美国传统基金会Unit 5 》》Part II 》》Section I 》》Task 1Task 1 Listen to the news and then complete the following notes.TaskUnit 5 》》Part II 》》Section I 》》Task 1Core informationDetailsNews1state councilorderedmeasures for cracking down stock marketinsider tradingChina’s 1) ordered measures to ensure confidentiality of non-public information 2)who have access to such Informationcabinet_____Thursday_______regulate government officials_____________________Unit 5 》》Part II 》》Section I 》》Task 1Core informationDetailsNews23)to southwestern Afghanistan to aid in the fight against the Taliban commander requested commander 5)super-accurate 120mm main gunarrive in Januarycommander responsible for 4)commander of the International Security Assistance Force / of U.S. Central Commandsecurity operations______________approved_______US sent battle tanks_______________Unit 5 》》Part II 》》Section I 》》Task 1Core informationDetailsNews3a number of 6) looking at what to expect when Republicansassume committee chairmanshipsBrett D. Schaefer, a fellow at the Heritage Foundation’sMargaret Thatcher Center for Freedom 7) in discretionary spending—programs where spending is not mandatory but 8)foresees cuts__________ political analysts ___________ is determined each year by Congress _____________________________【【Script】】ScriptUnit 5 》》Part II 》》Section I 》》Task 1peacekeeper /ˈpiːskiːpə(r)/ n. 维和维和部队士兵部队士兵escort /ˈeskɔːt/ vt. 护卫;护送护卫;护送convoy /ˈkɒnvɔɪ/ n. (尤指有士兵护送的)车队,船队(尤指有士兵护送的)车队,船队disrupt /dɪsˈrʌpt/ n. 扰乱;打乱扰乱;打乱remote /rɪˈməʊt/ adj. 偏远的;偏僻的偏远的;偏僻的passable /ˈpɑːsəbəl/ adj. 通行无阻的通行无阻的endemic /enˈdemɪk/ adj. 地方性的;(某地或某集体中)特地方性的;(某地或某集体中)特有的有的humanitarian /hjuːˌmænɪˈteəriən/ n.人道主义人道主义coordination /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/ n.协作;配合协作;配合Word BankUnit 5 》》Part II 》》Section I 》》Task 2span /spæn/ vt. 贯穿;横跨贯穿;横跨limonite /ˈlaɪmənaɪt/ n. 褐铁矿褐铁矿compact /kəmˈpækt/ vt. 把把……紧压在一起(或压实)紧压在一起(或压实)obstacle /ˈɒbstəkəl/ n. 障碍障碍mamba /ˈmæmbə/ n. 树眼镜蛇(黑色或绿色,分布树眼镜蛇(黑色或绿色,分布于非洲,有剧毒)于非洲,有剧毒)rotate /rəʊˈteɪt/ v. (工作)由(工作)由……轮值轮值Congo /ˈkɒngəʊ/ n. 地名,刚果地名,刚果Morocco /məˈrɒkəʊ/ n.摩洛哥,北非国家名摩洛哥,北非国家名Indonesian /ˌɪndəˈnɪʃən/ n.印度尼西亚人印度尼西亚人Unit 5 》》Part II 》》Section I 》》Task 2Task 2 Listen to the following news and choose the best answers to the following questions.TaskUnit 5 》》Part II 》》Section I 》》Task 21. The news report is mainly concerned about _______. A. the great need for good roads in eastern Congo B. the serious food shortage facing the eastern Congo C. the influence of rebel attacks on farming in eastern Congo D. the disagreement on whether or not to build roads in eastern Congo2. The road the convoy took is ________. A. only reserved for UN operations B. basically an animal path slightly widened C. built with the assistance of Indonesian engineers D. mainly used to transport weapons for rebel attacks√√Unit 5 》》Part II 》》Section I 》》Task 23. How long will it take for the convoy to make a round trip from Dungu to Ngilima? A. 4 hours. B. 5 hours. C. 8 hours. D. 20 hours.4. How long will the road from Dungu to Faradje be? A. 200 kilometers. B. 150 kilometers. C. 80 kilometers. D. 40 kilometers.5. According to the report, what is the most difficult obstacle for the troops to build the road in eastern Congo? A. The war. B. The weather. C. The wild animals. D. The lack of water and electricity.√√√Unit 5 》》Part II 》》Section I 》》Task 3Task 3 Read the following passage after the clip. Pay particular attention to pronunciation and intonation.Task Progress is slow, just half a kilometer a day,↗ on a good day.↘ Capt. Sihombing Maruahal, engineer officer: If it rains, no work.↘ All equipment, all materials come back to my camp.↘ Rain’s not the only obstacle.↘ Colonel Ritiauw: The most difficult challenge,↗ besides the weather,↗ so we found many animals↘—wild animals↘—like black mamba snakes,↘ and then sometimes elephant, sometimes lion.↘ Now, the road is nearly complete.↘ The troops will rotate home↘ and another company of engineers will take their place. The UN hasn’t said whether↘ the new engineers will build more roads.↘ But, it’s clear,↘ the need remains.↘【【Script】】ScriptUnit 5 》》Part II 》》Section I 》》Task 3Part III Part III Extensive Listening I News Reports II Science Report III Science Report IV Conversations V Passage Listening VI Compound Dictationbumper /ˈbʌmpə(r)/ n. 丰收丰收Lunar New Year阴历新年(中国新年)阴历新年(中国新年)on average平均平均revenue /ˈrevənjuː/ n. 税收;收入税收;收入generate /ˈdʒenəreɪt/ vt. 产生;发生产生;发生Word BankUnit 5 》》Part III 》》 I News Reports 》》I1. Which country’s auto market was the largest in the world last year? A. The US. B. Japan. C. China. D. Russia.2. How many cars did Americans buy last year? A. 735,000. B. 753,000. C. 675,000. D. 657,000.Listen to the report and then do the following exercise.√Unit 5 》》Part III 》》 I News Reports 》》I√3. When do auto sales go up in China? A. Before May Day. B. After National Day. C. Before the Lunar New Year celebrations. D. Around New Year celebrations.4. According to Kevin Wale, what cannot be assumed by the large sales in China? A. More people in the countryside are buying cars. B. Profits are higher than US car sales. C. More job opportunities are created. D. More government investment.√Unit 5 》》Part III 》》 I News Reports 》》I√5. When is China expected to be the largest auto market in the world? A. Within 20 years. B. Within 5 to 10 years. C. Within 15 years. D. With 30 years.√Unit 5 》》Part III 》》 I News Reports 》》I【【Script】】ScriptUnit 5 》》Part III 》》 I News Reports 》》Ioptical glass fiber光学玻璃纤维光学玻璃纤维telephony traffic流量流量charge-coupled device电荷耦合器件电荷耦合器件impact /ˈɪmpækt/ vt. 对对……发生影响发生影响probe /prəʊb/ n. 探测器探测器laureate /ˈlɒriət/ n. 得奖人得奖人Stockholm /ˈstɔkhəʊm/ n. 斯德哥尔摩斯德哥尔摩 (瑞典首都)(瑞典首都)Word BankUnit 5 》》Part III 》》 I News Reports 》》II1. How many physicists won this year’s Nobel Prize for Physics? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.2. Where was Charles Kao born? A. Beijing. B. Hong Kong. C. Shanghai. D. Guangzhou.Listen to the report and then do the following exercise.√√Unit 5 》》Part III 》》 I News Reports 》》II3. What is Charles Kao’s contribution? A. Optical glass fibers. B. The charge-coupled device to capture images. C. The electronic eye of digital cameras. D. The Mars probe.4. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Willard Boyle? A. He was awarded one third of the prize. B. His invention revolutionized cameras. C. His research work started in 1966. D. He made the invention on his own.√Unit 5 》》Part III 》》 I News Reports 》》II√5. When did Alfred Nobel die? A. 1895. B. 1896. C. 1897. D. 1898.√Unit 5 》》Part III 》》 I News Reports 》》II【【Script】】ScriptUnit 5 》》Part III 》》 I News Reports 》》IIenforcement /inˈfɔːsmənt/ n. 执行;强制执行;强制rebate /ˈriːbeɪt/ n. 回扣回扣clunker /ˈklʌŋkə(r)/ n. 年久失修的旧机器年久失修的旧机器unusable /ˌʌnˈjuːzəbl/ adj. 无法使用的无法使用的bailout /ˈbeɪlˌaʊt/ n. 紧急融资紧急融资Transportation Secretary交通部长交通部长Senate Majority Leader参议院多数党领袖参议院多数党领袖Word BankUnit 5 》》Part III 》》 I News Reports 》》IIIListen to the news report and then answer the questions orally afterwards. Compare what you have said with the reference answers provided.1. What is this news report about?2. What are the two causes for distracted driving? The US government wants to get clunkers and distracted drivers off the road.Telephoning and text messaging._______________________________________________________________________________________Unit 5 》》Part III 》》 I News Reports 》》III3. Do you agree that distracted driving should be banned?Yes, I agree. Firstly, distracted driving does harm to the driver. When a car accident occurs, the driver probably is the first person to be injured. Secondly, distracted driving may lead to others being injured or killed. When a driver talks on the phone or sends a text message, his attention is diverted. Thirdly, if distracted driving is not banned or punished, other forms of problematic driving will follow suit.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Unit 5 》》Part III 》》 I News Reports 》》III【【Script】】ScriptUnit 5 》》Part III 》》 I News Reports 》》IIIintersection /ˌɪntəˈsekʃən/ n. 十字路口十字路口auditory /ˈɔːdətri/ adj. 听觉的听觉的visual /ˈvɪʒuəl/ adj. 视觉的视觉的initiative /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ n. 首创精神;主动权首创精神;主动权veer /vɪə(r)/ n. veer /vɪə(r)/ n. 转向转向bumper /ˈbʌmpə(r)/ n. 缓冲挡缓冲挡avert /əˈvɜːt/ vt. 避免;防止避免;防止rear-end /ˈriəˈend/ adj. 在尾端的在尾端的Virginia /vəˈdʒɪnjə/ n.弗吉尼亚(美国州名)弗吉尼亚(美国州名)high-definition /ˈhaɪdeʃɪˈnɪʃən/ adj. 非常鲜明的非常鲜明的Word BankUnit 5 》》Part III 》》 II Science ReportWatch the video clip and then do the following exercise.1. Which of the following technologies that can prevent collisions is NOT mentioned? A. Auditory alarms. B. Visual alarms. C. Warning lights. D. Automatic brakes.2. How many people die from traffic accidents each year in the US? A. 30,000. B. 40,000. C. 50,000. D. 60,000.3. Where has the technology to avoid rear-end collision already shown positive results? A. Bus. B. Car. C. Truck. D. Subway.√√√Unit 5 》》Part III 》》 II Science Report4. How much did preventable rear-end collisions in cars fall after the smart technology was implemented? A. 50 percent. B. 40 percent. C. 30 percent. D. 20 percent.5. What is TRUE about passenger vehicles with smart technology? A. They are widely marketed. B. They are still in the early stages of experiment. C. They cannot compete with traditional vehicles. D. They are now being mass-produced.√√【【Script】】Unit 5 》》Part III 》》 II Science ReportScriptUnit 5 》》Part III 》》 II Science ReportTask 1 Spot DictationDirections: In this passage, there are 15 blanks. Fill in the missing words after watching the video clip twice.TaskUnit 5 》》Part III 》》 III Science Report A Rough Road for Toyota Toyota became 1) in 2008. But after 2) , the Japanese company may have put its quality brand name at risk, at least temporarily. Toyota is recalling 3) around the world because of cases where vehicles 4) . Last August, a driver in California was unable to stop. The crash killed him and three of his family members.the world’s largest automaker have sped up unexpectedly_______________________ _____________________years of building loyalty___________________millions of cars and trucks_____________________ Toyota says the problem is rare and 5) becoming stuck open. On January 26th, the company suspended sales of eight of its 6) in the United States, its largest market. Toyota dealers have been receiving parts to make repairs. General Motors and Ford both reported 7) in January. But Toyota sales in the United States have fallen, and 8) . Toyota says it expects costs and lost sales from its recent safety recalls to total two billion dollars by the end of March.increased salestop-selling vehicles caused by accelerator pedals_____________ _______________ ________________________so has its stock price_________________Unit 5 》》Part III 》》 III Science Report Louis Lataif spent 27 years in the car industry at Ford. Now he is dean of the School of Management at Boston University. LOUIS LATAIF: “It’s Toyota’s biggest such recall. 9) . It’s not mandated. So, in that respect, they are doing something fairly bold, namely, taking the hit of 10) that are in inventory on which they have stopped sales.” A recall late last year 11) that Toyota said could cause the accelerator to get stuck. One of the vehicles in the floor mat recall was the Prius, the world’s top selling hybrid. It’s voluntary, incidentally ____________________shutting production and correcting the vehicles_____________________________________involved floor mats_______________Unit 5 》》Part III 》》 III Science ReportNow American officials are 12) on the 2010 Prius. The Transportation Department says it has received more than 120 reports, including reports of four crashes. Toyota says it found a software problem that could briefly affect the “feel” of the anti-lock brakes on 13) . It says it fixed the brake problem last month. But a growing number of legal cases claim Toyota knew for a long time about the sudden accelerationissue with other vehicles. The problem reportedly has led to more than 14) in the past 10 years. Congress is preparing for hearings. rough or slippery roads__________________investigating the brake system________________________800 crashes and 19 deaths______________________Unit 5 》》Part III 》》 III Science Report Greg Bonner is a marketing professor at Villanova University. He says to 15) , Toyota will have to make public everything it knows about the problems and show it accepts responsibility. The recall has also intensified questions about all the computer control systems used in modern cars. regain trust_________Unit 5 》》Part III 》》 III Science ReportTask 2 RepetitionDirections: Repeat the five sentences in the video clip. Pay attention to the pronunciation and intonation for each word and sentence.Task1. The crash killed him and three of his family members.2. Toyota says it expects costs and lost sales from its recent safety recalls to total two billion dollars by the end of March.3. One of the vehicles in the floor mat recall was the Prius, the world’s top selling hybrid.4. The Transportation Department says it has received more than 120 reports, including reports of four crashes.5. The recall has also intensified questions about all the computer control systems used in modern cars.Unit 5 》》Part III 》》 III Science ReportTask 3 Listen and WriteDirections: Listen to the report again and then write a summary with brief comments in about 180 words. Exchange summaries with a classmate, and then read the summary to the class.TaskFor reference【【Script】】Unit 5 》》Part III 》》 III Science ReportScriptUnit 5 》》Part III 》》 III Science ReportConversationsDirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and choose the best answer.1. A. No. B. Yes. C. He is not sure. D. He has to wait.√Unit 5 》》Part III 》》IV Conversations2. A. 1:0. B. 2:1. C. 1:2. D. 1:3.3. A. He couldn’t contact her. B. Susan was away on a trip. C. Susan changed her telephone number. D. He didn’t want to bother her.4. A. Orange juice, onion, and goose liver. B. Beef soup, fried shrimp, and cabbage salad. C. Orange juice, mushroom soup and chicken with onions. D. Chicken with onions, cabbage salad, and goose liver.√√Unit 5 》》Part III 》》IV Conversations√5. A. 4:15 p.m. B. 4:20 p.m. C. 4:25 p.m. D. 4:30 p.m.6. A. Jack. B. Jane. C. Mary. D. George.7. A. Classmates. B. Romantic couple. C. Co-workers. D. Parent and child.8. A. They are beneficial. B. They are both beneficial and harmful. C. They cause more harm than good. D. It is not clear from the passage.√√【【Script】】Unit 5 》》Part III 》》IV Conversations√√ScriptUnit 5 》》Part III 》》IV ConversationsQuestions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A. September. B. October. C. November. D. December.10. A. England. B. Wales. C. Scotland. D. Ireland.11. A. 25 degrees Celsius. B. 20 degrees Celsius. C. 10 degrees Celsius. D. 5 degrees Celsius.√√Unit 5 》》Part III 》》IV Conversations√【【Script】】Unit 5 》》Part III 》》IV Conversations12. A. It is warmer in Scotland than in Oxford. B. The professor first suggests that the woman stay with a host family. C. College-owned flats are far from the campus. D. Living with a host family is more helpful in terms of learning about the society.√ScriptUnit 5 》》Part III 》》IV ConversationsQuestions 13 to 16 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A. Playing soccer. B. Playing basketball. C. Playing volleyball. D. Playing tennis.14. A. Japan. B. South Korea. C. China. D. Singapore.15. A. Ronaldo. B. Owen. C. Pirlo. D. Kaka.16. A. Manchester United. B. AC Milan. C. Barcelona. D. Stuttgart.√√【【Script】】Unit 5 》》Part III 》》IV Conversations√√ScriptUnit 5 》》Part III 》》IV ConversationsPassage Listening Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.Passage 11. A. Tuesday. B. Wednesday. C. Thursday. D. Friday.√Unit 5 》》Part III 》》V Passage Listening 2. A. Toyota is Japan’s biggest company. B. Toyota has recalled less than eight million vehicles worldwide. C. The defects of Toyota cars have caused at least 49 deaths over the past several years. D. Akio Toyota is the son of Toyota’s founder.3. A. 130 km/h. B. 140 km/h. C. 150 km/h. D. 160 km/h.√√Unit 5 》》Part III 》》V Passage Listening 【【Script】】ScriptUnit 5 》》Part III 》》V Passage Listening 4. A. To develop new cars. B. To merge with other automakers. C. To build electric vehicle charging networks. D. To recycle used cars.5. A. Shopping center. B. School. C. Fast food restaurant. D. Movie theater.√√Unit 5 》》Part III 》》V Passage Listening Passage 26. A. A new car. B. A home-based charging station. C. A set of batteries. D. A vehicle alarm system.7. A. The four-door, five-passenger Nissan Leaf has a range of about 260 kilometers. B. In Denmark swap-out stations are constructed on the US model. C. For Denmark car users the electricity charging system is free of charge. D. In Denmark people don’t need to pay car registration tax for electric cars.√√【【Script】】Unit 5 》》Part III 》》V Passage Listening ScriptUnit 5 》》Part III 》》V Passage Listening 8. A. Combat air patrols over Iraq. B. Perform air patrols over Afghanistan. C. Fly reconnaissance missions in Iran. D. Patrol the ocean to deter pirates.9. A. $10,000. B. $15,000. C. $20,000. D. $25,000.10. A. By late March. B. By late February. C. By late January. D. Not mentioned.√【【Script】】Unit 5 》》Part III 》》V Passage Listening √√Passage 3ScriptUnit 5 》》Part III 》》V Passage Listening Compound Dictation Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen carefully for the general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. When the passage is read for the third time, check your answers.Unit 5 》》Part III 》》VI Compound Dictation Sport Utility Vehicles One of the most 1) kinds of car in the United States is not really a car at all. It is a combination of a car and a truck. It is called a sports utility vehicle, or S-U-V. Some people 2) the vehicles. They say S-U-Vs use too much fuel and increase air pollution. popular______criticize______Unit 5 》》Part III 》》VI Compound Dictation They also say the vehicles may even be 3) in some situations. The market for S-U-Vs continues to grow. About 4) percent of all cars and trucks sold in America are S-U-Vs. One reason may be that the S-U-V seems like a vehicle that can do many different things. Brock Yates is an official for Car & Driver Magazine. He says that women like S-U-Vs. He says the vehicles have a lot of space to 5) children and food. Many Americans like the feeling they get from driving an S-U-V. The vehicles are larger than other cars on the road. This gives many drivers a feeling of safety. Yet, the size of S-U-Vs is a 6) . dangerous22transport_________________concern______Unit 5 》》Part III 》》VI Compound Dictation S-U-Vs use more fuel than passenger cars. S-U-Vs are designed with larger engines because they are meant to carry heavy 7) . In fact, they are considered light trucks by the government. Car-makers have been designing larger S-U-Vs as the vehicles grow more popular. For this reason, the 8) fuel use for light trucks has not changed much since 1985. S-U-Vs also produce more pollution than passenger cars do. S-U-Vs create large amounts of carbon dioxide, a gas that is said to cause climate change. 9) .loads____average_______ One study found that an S-U-V will release about two times as much carbon dioxide as a car over the life of the vehicle ____________________________________________________________________________________________________Unit 5 》》Part III 》》VI Compound Dictation Critics say S-U-Vs also produce more substances like carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides. These gases form polluted air or smog. There is evidence that S-U-Vs may not be as safe as many people believe. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration compared S-U-Vs and normal cars in deadly accidents. 10) . Other studies showed that S-U-Vs can turn over more easily than cars. The vehicles do not have the same safety requirements as passenger cars. Its study found that car passengers died in 80 percent of deadly accidents between cars and S-U-Vs _________________________________________________________________________________Unit 5 》》Part III 》》VI Compound Dictation The Department of Transportation 11) . For now, the vehicles remain among the most popular in America. continues to study information about S-U-Vs ___________________________________Part IV Part IV Communication Skills Useful Expressions for Asking for DetailsUnit 5 》》 Part IVPart IVAsking for detailsAnsweringMay I ask you…?Can you give me some information about…?Can you be more specific on…?Can you fully describe…?I am more interested in… if you don’t mind telling.I wonder whether you could elaborate on…?For sure, I’ll tell you as far as I know.Sure, please feel free to ask…I have been asked the same question many times, but Iam still glad to answer it.Of course, I’d like to tell you something about…Useful Expressions for Asking for DetailsUnit 5 》》 Part IVPart IVAsking for detailsAnsweringCan you tell me something more about…?Could anybody tell me the specific…?Excuse me, could you clearly tell me how to…?Could you explain in detail…?I’d like to know more about…I’d love to know something else about…please.Sorry to keep after you, may I ask you another question?As far as this issue is concerned, I can only tell you that much.No problem, but can we talk it later?Certainly, but I hope it’s the last one.Sorry, no comment.Sorry, I am afraid that I can’t help you much.I am afraid that I couldn’t say.Unit 5 》》 Part IVPart IVAsking for detailsAnsweringSorry to trouble you, would you mind if I asked one last question?If you don’t mind, could I ask who is in charge?I am equally in the dark about…Sorry, shall we not talk about…?Could we discuss another topic?Could you ask something else?I appreciate your question, but it is beyond my authority/right to answer.Unit 5 》》 Part IVPart IVAsking for detailsAnsweringDo you have any idea/clue to…?Did you happen to…?Did someone tell you…?Did you hear/know about…?Do you realize…?Have you heard…?Are you aware of…?I’ve got the information/clue/ idea…I gather/think/suppose…Yeah, I hear/know…I’ve been told/informed…Somebody told me…Sure, I do know…In fact I am the first/last one to know…That’s what I’ve heard/known.I am fully aware of/clear…Unit 5 》》 Part IVPart IVAsking for detailsAnsweringHave you been informed…?To what extent are you clear about…?You know…don’t you?My information is…Sorry, I don’t know.I’ve got no idea/clue/ information.I have to admit that I am not able to tell/inform/elaborate/describe…I wish I knew.If only I had a clue.Task 1 Blank FillingDirections: Listen to the audio clip twice and complete the following dialogues.TaskUnit 5 》》 Part IV Part IV 》》》》Task 1Task 1Dialogue 1 M: Did you hear the latest news? A new manager is coming to our department.W: Yeah, everyone is talking about it. ?M: I haven’t heard anything. . Just one week ago nobody would have expected that John would be removed. Have you heard good things about this person You know everyone here is in the dark _____________________________________ _______________________________Unit 5 》》 Part IV Part IV 》》》》Task 1Task 1W: Isn’t John a good manager? He works hard and treats us well. Besides he keeps the office lively. Girls like him, so .M: Yeah. I just don’t understand why he was sacked all of a sudden.W: I gather he is not good at dealing with his boss. . At least, that’s what I heard from Jennifer.M: Jennifer, our CEO, Mr. Jackson’s secretary?W: Yeah.M: Poor John!did the other managers, I thoughtHe probably got smart with somebody on the board____________________________________________________________________Dialogue 2 Unit 5 》》 Part IV Part IV 》》》》Task 1Task 1M: Hello, is this AT&T?W: Yes, , sir?M: I’d like to set up a telephone service at home.W: ?M: Yes, I’ve just relocated to this city…W: Okay. ?M: My name is Richard Thompson. I live at Room 305, Building 1, Green Valley Residential Complex, Princess Street, Queens.may I help youMay I have your name and address please______________________________________________Are you applying for the first time__________________________Unit 5 》》 Part IV Part IV 》》》》Task 1Task 1W: ?M: FC048562638.W: Thanks. Your information has been checked and our service technician will visit your place at 10 a.m. tomorrow morning. Is that okay?M: Sure. I’ll be home.Can you tell me your social security number___________________________________Task 2 Situational DialogueDirections: One student plays the role of a customer. The other student plays the role of AT&T customer service staff. The customer wants to discontinue the telephone service because he/she will leave for another city. Use the picture andthe words given below to form a dialogue with your partner.TaskUnit 5 》》 Part IV Part IV 》》》》Task 2Task 2e.g. You make a phone call to AT&T and inquire about how to discontinue the telephone service….telephone servicetelephone lineconnectiondiscontinuetransferphone numbernameaddressconfirmdetailsinformUnit 5 》》 Part IV Part IV 》》》》Task 2Task 2Student A: __________________________________.Student B: __________________________________.Student A: __________________________________.Student B: __________________________________.Student A: __________________________________.Student B: __________________________________.Part V Part V Assessment Log1. Write down the words you hear and check their spelling. How many points can you get?1 _________ 2 _________ 3 _________ 4 _________ 5 _________6 _________ 7 _________ 8 _________ 9 _________ 10_________11_________ 12_________ 13_________ 14_________ 15_________16_________ 17_________ 18_________ 19_________ 20_________21_________ 22_________ 23_________ 24_________ 25_________26_________ 27_________ 28_________ 29_________ 30_________31_________ 32_________ 33_________ 34_________ 35_________36_________ 37_________ 38_________ 39_________ 40_________41_________ 42_________ 43_________ 44_________ 45_________46_________ 47_________ 48_________ 49_________ 50_________Unit 5 》》 Part V Part V 》》》》1 11. hybrid2. emission3. crank4. gallon5. foresight6. hugger7. bonehead8. culprit9. spin10. showroom11. see-through12. pillar13. pedal14. console15. booster16. windscreen17. prototype18. automotive19. plug-in20. unveil21. funky22. sustainability23. sideline24. rally25. concession26. scapegoat27. viable28. nip29. bumper30. revenue31. generate32. impact33. probe34. enforcement35. initiative36. rebate37. clunker38. unusable39. bailout40. intersection41. auditory42. visual43. initiative44. veer45. avert46. assume47. convoy48. humanitarian49. mandatory50. peacekeeperUnit 5 》》 Part V Part V 》》》》1 12. Review the content covered in this unit. How well can you do each of the following?Very wellFairly wellNot very wellI have learned the grammatical features used in news reporting.I can identify these features in news report.I can make up a situational dialogue with a partner.I can use expressions for asking for details properly.Unit 5 》》 Part V Part V 》》》》2 2。
