大学英语视听说2unit 9听力原文

Unit9

Ⅰ.Lead in

1. In different periods and different places, people may react differently. When two cyclists bump into each other, they may have a bad fall off their bikes. Then they may point their index fingers at each other, yelling, \"You bastard, don't you know how to ride a bike?\" or \"You should be more careful in the future; you might be hit by a car.\" Some other people may accuse or curse at each other. Sometimes they may threaten each other with fists, but often they can easily be parted by the watching crowd, uttering something like \"Let's wait and see\" before they leave. Some people may give priority to their \"face\" or personal dignity, hence they may exchange blows and kicks instead of hot words to vent their irritation. With social progress and the quickening pace of life, however, fewer and fewer people resort to violence force over such trivial matters. After all, time is money.

2. Often it is necessary to wear seatbelts, especially when we are driving fast on the highway. When a car suddenly stops, the driver without a belt will be thrown forward. If the car has been driving at a high speed, the driver may be thrown through the windshield, killing himself. When a vehicle is driving at a slow speed, for example, in the city center, it is also wise to wear seatbelts. Although your car may be moving at a snail's pace, a reckless driver might suddenly smash into you. So, I think wearing seatbelts is essential when the vehicle is moving at a fast speed, and advisable even when the vehicle is driving at a slow speed.

3. Speeding should be punished for a variety of reasons. Driving too fast, one may not react quickly enough to avoid an accident. Also, when you suddenly accelerate beyond the speed limit, others may not expect it. You are then inviting trouble. Moreover, if you exceed the speed limit in violation of the traffic regulations, you set a bad example. Your friends and colleagues may follow suit. Even if they do not, they may look down on you, thinking that you are not a responsible citizen.

4. To begin with, we have to give much promotion to the importance of traffic safety. This is significant not only to you, but also to your family and the public in general. An accident can ruin your life, the lives of your loved ones and many other lives as well. Second, we should warn our friends and relatives not to drink alcohol before driving. More importantly, the police should constantly watch out for drunk drivers, stop them, measure the alcohol levels in their blood, and punish them according to the law. If all those measures are taken simultaneously, the cases of drunk driving will surely decrease.

Ⅱ.Listening Skills

Italian investigators are trying to discover what caused a small private plane to crash into Milan's tallest building on Thursday, killing at least three, injuring dozens more and making a big hole in the 32-story building.

The aircraft was piloted by a 68-year-old Swiss man. It hit the 26th floor of the tower in an apparent accident at 5:48 p.m., 18 minutes after taking off, Italian

officials said.

An Italian police officer said they had no evidence of a link to terrorism. An intelligence official in Washington told the media that, in spite of past warnings, there was no information about a possible terrorist attack aiming at Italy.

Milan fire brigade officials said the aircraft had only the pilot and no passengers, according to the flight plan. It was on fire as it flew into the tower. There was an explosion in the building when the four-seat plane hit, but there was no danger that the building would collapse, the police said.

Ⅲ.Listening In

Task1.The Seatbelt

Lisa: Do you wear the seatbelt every time you drive or ride in a car?

Mike: No, seatbelts are for chickens. Besides, I'm a great driver.

Lisa: The chances of being injured in a car accident this year are 1 in 75. I think that's worth thinking about seriously.

Mike: Have you ever been involved in an automobile accident?

Lisa: Only once. My car slid on a rainy night and went off the road. Fortunately I was wearing my seatbelt.

Mike: I've never had a serious accident.

Lisa: My brother was more unlucky than I was. Last December he was almost killed in an accident. He was in the back seat of his friend's car when it rolled. He wasn't wearing a seatbelt.

Mike: Wow, that's terrible.

Lisa: Fastening your seatbelt should be an automatic thing as soon as you get into your car. But too many people still refuse to wear seatbelts.

Mike: It's just hard for me to get in the habit of wearing one.

Lisa: All it takes is one close-call and you'll wear your seatbelt.

Mike: O.K., I've got the message. From now on I'll hook up my seatbelt.

Task2.How many parachutes are left?

There were three passengers in a plane that had a sudden engine trouble. One was the smartest man in the world, another was a lawyer, and the other was a little girl. The pilot told them they must jump out to lighten the weight on board; otherwise, the plane would crash. However, there were only two parachutes. The smartest man in the world jumped to his feet and shouted, \"The people who would benefit the world the most should get the parachutes. I'm the smartest man, so I'm one of those.\" With that, he seized a parachute and threw himself out of the

plane.\\r\\nThe lawyer looked at the little girl and said, \"I've led a good long life, and you're just starting yours. You take the other parachute.\"

With tears in her eyes, the little girl said, \"That smart man was very unreasonable. Just now he grabbed my school bag and jumped out. Mom will scold me for losing the bag. But at least I have a parachute.\"

Task3.Why did you stop at a green light?

One day, two friends were driving downtown when they came to an

intersection with a traffic light. The light was red but the driver sped right through the red light. The passenger looked in terror at the driver and shouted, \"What the hell are you doing? You're going to get us killed!!\"

The driver replied, \"Don't worry, my mom always drives like this, and she is all right.\" Later, they came to another traffic light, and that too was red. Again the driver shot right through the light. Again the passenger looked at the driver and shouted, \"I thought I have told you, you would get us killed! Would you please stop this nonsense!?\"

The driver looked at the passenger and answered, \"All right! I get it, but I told you my mom drove like this all the time! And she's quite OK.\"

They came to another traffic light. It was green. The driver slammed on the brakes, suddenly stopping the car. The passenger was thrown forward. \"What on

earth are you doing?\" he screamed. \"This is the third time you almost got us killed. Why did you stop at a green light?\"

\"Well,\" said the driver, \"my mom might be coming the other way.\"

Ⅳ.let’s talk

Speeding Ticket

A policeman stops a driver and says to the driver, \"Sir, you were speeding. Can I see your license, please?\"

The driver replies, \"I don't have one.\"

\"You don't have one?\"

The driver answers, \"I lost it for drunk driving.\"

The policeman is surprised. \"I see. Will you show me your vehicle registration papers, please?\"

\"I'm sorry, I can't do that.\"

The policeman asks, \"Why not?\"

\"I stole this car.\"

The officer says, \"Stole it?\"

The driver answers, \"Yes, and I killed the owner.\"

The officer is shocked. \"You did what?\"

\"She's in the trunk if you want to see.\"

The officer is horrified and calls for backup. Within minutes, five police cars show up, surrounding the car. A police chief cautiously approaches the car, asking, \"Sir, could you open the trunk of your car, please?\"

The driver opens the trunk, revealing nothing but an empty trunk.

The chief says, \"Is this your car, sir?\"

The driver says \"Yes,\" and hands over the registration papers.

The officer is quite surprised. \"One of my officers says you don't have a driving license.\"

The driver quickly produces his license. The chief examines it and finds nothing wrong. He looks puzzled. \"Thank you, sir. One of my officers told me you didn't have a license, stole this car, and murdered the owner.\"

The man replies, \"I bet the lying bastard told you I was speeding, too!\"

Ⅵ.further listening and speaking

Emergency Call

Operator: Hello. This is the emergency 911 operator.

Taxi Driver: Help! Help! Please help me!

Operator: Yes sir. Please calm down and explain exactly what is happening.

Taxi Driver: Calm down! My car has broken down on the highway; I have a lady passenger, and she's going into labor.

Operator: Now relax, sir. Explain exactly where you are.

Taxi Driver: I'm..I'm in the southbound lane of No. 15 Expressway, about 15 miles from the tunnel, and this lady isn't going to wait.

Operator: Okay. What's your name, sir, and your passenger's?

Taxi Driver: It's.. It's Mike, and I have no idea about the woman. She's in no condition to tell me. How soon can someone get here?

Operator: I've just sent an ambulance to your location. They should be there any second.

Taxi Driver: Hey, is there anything I can do while we wait for the ambulance?

Operator: Yes, uh, keep her calm and warm.

Have a drink!

Taxi Driver: Okay. Please hurry.. Oh, they're too late. It's a boy!

In the middle of the night, in the middle of nowhere, a woman and a man are involved in a car accident. Both of their cars are damaged, but surprisingly neither of them is hurt.

After they climb out of their cars, the woman says, \"So you're a man. That's interesting. I'm a woman. Wow, just look at our cars! There's nothing left. But fortunately we're not injured. This must be a sign from God that we should meet and be friends and live together in peace for the rest of our days.\"

The man replies, \" I agree with you completely. This must be a sign from God!\"

The woman continues, \"And look at this, here's another miracle. My car is completely destroyed, but this bottle of wine didn't break. Surely God wants us to drink this wine and celebrate our good luck.\"

Then she hands the bottle to the man. The man nods his head in agreement, opens it, takes a few large drinks, and then hands it back to the woman. The woman takes the bottle, immediately puts the cork back in the bottle, and puts it

away. The man asks, \"Aren't you having any?\" The woman replies, \"Yes, but not until the police get here.\"

Max, a farm boy, accidentally overturned his wagon loaded with corn. The farmer who lived nearby heard the noise.

Pa Won't Like It

\"Hey, Max!\" the farmer shouted. \"Forget your troubles. Come in with us, then I'll help you get the wagon up.\"

\"That's mighty nice of you,\" Max answered, \"but I don't think pa would like me to.\"

\"Come on,\" the farmer insisted.

\"Well, okay,\" the boy finally agreed, and added, \"but pa won't like it.\"

After a hearty dinner, Max thanked his host. \"I feel a lot better now, but I know pa is going to be really upset.\"

\"Don't be silly!\" the neighbor said with a smile. \"By the way, where is your pa?\"

\"Under the wagon.\"