1、Unit 2 A break for funListening to the worldSharingScriptsF = Finn; M1 = Man 1, etc.; W1 = Woman 1, etc.Part 1F: I love films. I love going to the cinema. I go at least once a week. How about you? How often do you go to the cinema?M1: Uh, on average, probably once a month.W1: I like going to the cin
2、ema a lot, but probably only get there about once a month.M2: Not very often. But I do go occasionally.M3: I go to the cinema, probably once or twice a month.W2: I go to the cinema about once a week during the summertime, usually when there are the best movies.M4: We probably go together, maybe once
3、 a fortnight.M5: I go, normally, probably once every month or two months, but it depends on the film.M6: I go to the cinema about once every fortnight. Often Ill go on a Wednesday because we get “buy one get one free” cinema tickets, so I can take a friend with me.Part 2F: What kinds of films do you
4、 like?W1: I always like romantic comedies. Slumdog Millionaire was a great movie. Australia was a movie I saw recently which was really good.M1: probably recommend, er, the new Terminator movie. Er, thats once again filled with action. Very exciting.M5: I like old films. I Ive a complete collection
5、of John Wayne and Charlton Heston And musicals, anything thats quite happy or adventurous, that takes me away from real life. Those are the ones I watch.W2: I saw The Proposal not too long ago and I really liked it. It was really interesting; it was a really funny, romantic comedy.M3: Sweeney Todd.
6、I really enjoyed with Johnny Depp simply because he was fantastic; and Helena Bonham Carter, one of my favorite actresses, was also really good.M4: Id recommend The Graduate. I enjoyed that as a young man and and growing up as well. I think its a “coming of age” film.M6: My favorite film is called G
7、olden Eye. Its a James Bond film and I think the action scenes are just absolutely fantastic in it.Part 3F: Whos your favorite actor?M5: John Waynes my favorite actor.M6: My favorite actor is the new James Bond, er, Daniel Craig. I think hes very good at showing emotions in his films. My favorite ac
8、tress is called Angelina Jolie. Shes very beautiful, but shes also played lots of different roles in films.M3: My favorite actor is Johnny Depp because I think hes funny and I think hes lively and he always has energy on stage.W2: My favorite actor is Brad Pitt. Hes very good-looking and he can play
9、 many different roles and hes very talented.M4: My favorite film stars Robert DeNiro because I look like him.ListeningScriptsI = InterviewerPart 1I: Hello and welcome to Fashion Now, with me, Dan Taylor. In todays program, we ask the question, “What is beauty?” Do men today really like women with bl
10、onde hair and blue eyes? And do women like the James Bond look tall, dark and very masculine, or do they like something different now? Are ideas about beauty changing? We went out to see what you really think I = Interviewer; W1 = Woman 1, etc; M1 = Man 1, etc.Part 2I: Excuse me, ladies. Do you have
11、 a moment?W1: Yes?I: Just a quick question. Research says that these days women prefer men with feminine faces W1: Really?I: Yes. Its true honestly!W1: I dont agree at all. I like masculine faces I: Can I show you some photos?W1: Sure.I: So which of these guys do you like best?W1: Hmm, Sean Connery.
12、 Hes definitely the best-looking man here. And hes tall, isnt he? Yeah I like tall men. And I like a man with a beard.I: Uh-huh. What about you?W2: Mm. Im not sure. I like this one. Whats his name?I: Its Gael Garcia Bernal. Hes a Mexican film star.W2: Yeah? Well, hes got quite a feminine face and he
13、s very good-looking. I like his eyes hes got dark brown eyes and I like men with dark eyes and black hair. But I think its more in the personality in the smile so I like this one best. Will Smith. Hes got a really nice smile.I: Thank you. And heres another lady. Excuse me. Have you got a moment?W3:
14、Well I: Im doing a survey about the changing face of beauty. Can I ask you some questions?W3: Yes, OK. Yes.I: Ive got some photos here. Can you tell me which of these people you like? Do you think any of them are good-looking?W3: Well, I dont really like any of them I: No? Er, well, so what sort of
15、man do you like?W3: What sort of man do I like? Well, my husbands over there. I think hes goodlooking. I like his hair. I love guys with red hair.I: Which one? The one looking in the shop window?W3: No, hes over there. Hes wearing a white T-shirt and hes talking to that blonde woman Excuse me I: And
16、 then I talked to some men to find out if they really prefer blondes just like they did 50 years ago. Do you think its true that men prefer blondes, sir?M1: What? No, not at all! Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes and ages. Look at this photo of Judi Dench. Shes lovely. She isnt young, but shes go
17、t beautiful grey eyes and she always wears beautiful clothes. She looks kind and intelligent.M2: Yeah, she does. But I still prefer blondes, you know like Scarlett Johansson. Shes lovely slim, blonde hair, blue eyes thats the sort of woman I like.M1: Scarlett Johansson, slim?M2: Well, OK but shes no
18、t fat.M1: No, thats true I: OK, guys. Thanks for talking to us ViewingScriptsV = Voice-over; W1 = Woman 1, etc; M1 = Man 1, etc.V: All over the world, festivals bring people together. But why do people go? For the music? The food? The fun and games? We went to Bestival in the Isle of Wight, England
19、to find out. But the first question is where do we sleep?M1: I . Ive got a beach hut up here to stay in, and Ive got the key.V: One man said it was like sleeping in the back garden.M2: Its like opening your back door, going down to the end of your garden, getting in your shed with your baby and wife
20、, and then calling it a holiday.V: You can stay in a hut, but most people here sleep in tents. There are a lot of different people here families, young people, older people. We asked: Why do so many different people come to festivals?W1: Well, I suppose it gives everybody a chance just to be themsel
21、ves, and just to be free and be away from their normal jobs.W2: People will respect each other and have . um sort of some of those old-fashioned traditional values, but actually values that everyone really likes.M3: The thing I always think about festivals is theyre just playgrounds for grownups.V:
22、And, of course, theres one reason everyones here: the music. This really is a festival for all the community, young and old mixing together. In the tea tent these women are having a great time. Why do they go to festivals?W3: The community getting together, the young mixing with the older people. We
23、 make cakes; we do pop festivals; well go anywhere, do anything.V: So, if theres one answer to the question, why are you here? One thing that everyone talks about is this: being together.Speaking for communicationRole-playScriptsConversation 1W: OK What do you feel like watching?M: Hmm. I I dont kno
24、w really. What do you recommend?W: Um Well, how about French Kiss? Do you know it?M: No, I dont think so. Whats it about?W: Well, its a romantic comedy. Its about an American woman. She goes to France and meets a French guy and they fall in love. Its quite old, but its really funny.M: Um, sounds OK,
25、 I suppose. Whos in it?W: Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline.M: Oh, I like Meg Ryan. Mm. Do you think Id like it?W: Yeah, I think so. You like comedies, dont you? And its very funny.M: Yeah, OK. Why dont we get it then?W: Great. Excuse me. Can we have this one, please?Conversation 2W: What was the last DVD yo
26、u saw?M: Um, Let me think. Oh I know, it was Speed.W: Speed? Is it new? Whats it about?M: No, its a bit old actually. Its an action film. Its about a bus and it cant stop. It has to go at top speed or or it explodes. Its great!W: Right. Whos in it?M: Sandra Bullock and the guy is, the actor is, er K
27、eanu Reeves.W: Mm. Do you think Id like it?M: Well, do you like action films?W: Mm not really. I prefer romantic films and dramas.M: Oh, then I dont think youd like it Er, well. Oh, I know. I think youd like that French film, you know, with the actress Juliette Binoche. Whats it called? Oh, yeah: Ch
28、ocolat.W: Chocolat? Do I know it? Oh, with Johnny Depp? Mm! Now that is a good recommendation. Have you got the DVD?Group discussionScriptsRecently I went to a concert in the park with my boyfriend and some other friends. It was in City Park We went because we all like the band, Double-X, and we lis
29、ten to their music all thetime.The concert only lasted two hours, but we took a picnic with us and went out early in the afternoon it was a free concert, you see, so there were already a lot of people sitting out in the park in front of the stage.We got a really good place, close to the stage. We ch
30、atted and lay in the sun all afternoon and then in the evening more and more people came and it got quite crowded. Then the concert started and well, it was fantastic! Double-X is an amazing band and better live!I really liked the concert because everyone was dancing and singing we had a great time.
31、Further practice in listeningShort conversationsScriptsConversation 1W: Why didnt you show up at Johns party last night? He was expecting you. You know, he is leaving the city for good.M: Im terribly sorry. I had planned to go, but I had to take care of an emergency. I tried calling him many times b
32、ut couldnt reach him.Q: Why didnt the man go to the party?Conversation 2M: I havent seen you around for quite a while. What have you been doing?W: Ive been reading Shakespeares great play Hamlet. My literature professor required me to present a unique review about Hamlet for my term paper.Q: What ha
33、s the woman been preparing for?Conversation 3W: Which do you prefer, classical music or pop music?M: Neither. Have you ever seen me listening to music at all? You know, I dont have an ear for music.Q: What does the man say about music?Conversation 4M: Im taking the minimum credits to graduate. Makin
34、g friends, traveling, partying these are what matter most to me right now.W: Im not here to make friends or go to parties. Im doing part-time jobs to save money to start my own company once I graduate.Q: What are the two speakers talking about?Conversation 5W: Tom, have you read the notice on the sc
35、hool website? Ive won the scholarship for next term.M: No surprise to me. You have earned it. While others are at parties, you are in the library.Q: What does the man mean?Long conversationScriptsM: After such a tiring week, I cant wait to have a rest and relax a little this weekend.W: Me too, Mr. S
36、impson. So what are you doing this weekend? Looks like itll be nice weather for sailing.M: Yes, Mary, I hope it stays this sunny. Im going out to the beach and spending all weekend surfing.W: You, sir? Surfing?M: Haha, I bet you think Im too old for surfing! Ive been surfing since I was 11, and its
37、still my favorite activity. The cool blue waves, the smell of the sea, just take me back to when I was a teenager free from care. I forget all my troubles. By Sunday night, I fall into a deep sleep, sore and tired, without a care in the world.W: Thats really nice. Im going to the beach, too. I love
38、relaxing in the warm sun, watching my niece and nephew play in the sand and jump in the waves. Theyll tire themselves out building sand castles, collecting seashells, and trying to bury each other in the sand.M: Oh, I remember building sand castles with my brothers . such great fun. How old are litt
39、le Timmy and Monica now?W: Tims five and Monicas three.M: Wow, kids grow up so fast!Q1: Why is surfing the mans favorite activity?Q2: What is the woman going to do this weekend?Q3: What does the woman love doing?Q4: What does the man remember doing with his brothers?Passage 1ScriptsPeople in Britain
40、 enjoy various leisure activities including watching TV, seeing friends and relatives, listening to music, shopping, listening to the radio, gardening, doing sports, reading, and so on. The latest data from a survey show that in 2010, 89 percent of all adults watched television in their free time. S
41、pending time with family and friends was the second most popular activity at 84 percent, listening to music came next at 76 percent, and shopping was fourth at 71 percent.Truly, the most common leisure activity in the UK has been watching television. The average viewing time is 25 hours per person p
42、er week. Many television programs are about wildlife, animals, holidays, cooking and gardening. All these things are much valued by British people. The second most popular activity in Britain is visiting or entertaining friends or relatives. Actually, in the survey, those aged 25 to 34 reported spen
43、ding time with friends and family as their top activity. Besides, many British people like to listen to music. Among those aged 16 to 24 spending time listening to music was selected as their top activity.Younger people tend to have different hobbies from old people. According to the survey, compari
44、ng the 16 to 24 age group with those aged 55 and over, the activities which were reported less frequently as age increased were listening to music; surfing the Internet and emailing; doing sports and exercise; going out to pubs, clubs or bars; and going out to the cinema. For example, people aged 16
45、 to 24 spent more than 3 hours a day using a computer while those aged 55 and over spent only 1 hour and 12 minutes. Again comparing the youngest and oldest age groups, the activities which were reported more frequently as age increased were reading and gardening.Q1: According to the survey, what pe
46、rcentage of British adults watched TV in their free time?Q2: Which age group would be the most likely to visit their friends and relatives?Q3: What does the speaker say about listening to music as a leisure activity for British people?Q4: According to the survey, how are leisure activities related t
47、o age?Passage 2Scripts and answersPeople joke that no one in Los Angeles reads; everyone watches TV, rents videos, or goes to the movies. The most popular reading materials are 1) comic books, movie magazines, and TV guides. City libraries have only 10 percent of the 2) traffic that car washes have.
48、 But how do you explain this? A yearly book festival in west Los Angeles is 3) constantly “sold out” year after year. People wait half an hour for a parking space to become 4) available.This outdoor festival, supported by a newspaper, takes place every April for one weekend. This year, about 70,000 people 5) took part in the festival on Saturday
