1、UNIT 6 Section One Tactics for ListeningPart 1 Spot DictationWind and SpiritWe do notice the wind when it seems (1) cruel, when the trees turn away from it, and it (2) cuts into our hearts. “Certain winds will make mens (3) temper bad“, said George Eliot. In Southern California, the Santa Ana is (4)
2、 associated with an increase in depression and domestic (5) violence.Scientists have tried (6) without success to identify physiological reasons for these (7) reactions.Everyone agrees, however, that (8) dry winds like the Santa Ana, the mistral in France and the foehn* in Germany and Switzerland se
3、em to have (9) negative effects on our mental and physical (10) negative effects.On windy days, playground fights, (11) suicides and heart failures are more (12) frequent. In Geneva, traffic accidents (13) increase when a wind called the bise* blows. At the (14) request of patients, some Swiss and G
4、erman hospitals (15) postpone surgery during the foehn.It is human to ask what is (16) behind the wind. lt is easy to personify the wind as the (17) breath of God. The act of taking wind into our lungs is what (18) gives us life. The Jews, Arabs, Romans and Greeks all took their word for (19) spirit
5、 from the word for wind.But our day-to-day lives are no longer (20 spirit the winds. We do not identify wind with spirit anymore.Part 2 Listening for GistA cat got on to a Scandinavian Airlines plane in Nairobi yesterday and cost the company about 10,000. One of the 66 passengers heard a strange “mi
6、aow“ when the plane landed in Copenhagen. Mechanics arrived immediately and the airline company phoned for an animal ambulance. The mechanics found the cat after eight hours work. It had got into the air-conditioning system in Nairobi. The plane was twelve hours late leaving for Tokyo, costing the c
7、ompany 10,000. The cat was quite well after its experience and was given a large bowl of milk and a plate of fish.ExerciseDirections: Listen to the passage and find its topic sentence. The topic sentence is “A cat got on to a Scandinavian Airlines plane in Nairobi yesterday and cost the company abou
8、t 10.000.“Section TwoListening ComprehensionPart 1 DialogueWhat a Coincidence!Storyteller: Talking of coincidences, did I tell you about what happened to me and Jeannie last holiday? Friend(s):No. Storyteller: We went on holiday in the States and we went to Mexico. Well, we were driving down to Mexi
9、co City. We were going to spend a few days in Palm Beach . see the sea, look up an old friend, you know. As we left there we stopped at a garage for a car check . oil, the water, the tires, all that . petrol. And the mechanics spotted something. They said that our fuel pump was not working properly
10、and it was quite serious . it would cost a lot of money . well, we were very worried. Friend(s): Were you insured? Storyteller: Well, no, we werent and I didnt have that much money on me, you know. It was meant to be a cheap holiday. Well, just then, two men drove up and they said whats the problem?
11、 And, do you know? They were mechanics - it was such good luck. They looked at our car and they said, “Theres nothing wrong with your car. Dont spend money on it. Just forget about it.“ Well, naturally, we were worried, but . er, I thought . Ill trust them, I think theyre right. So, we drove on, we
12、crossed the Mexican border and had a marvelous few days sightseeing there round Monterey. Friend(s):Oh, oh, brilliant . jealous . Storyteller: And then we went on and on to Mexico City. We drove about forty kilometers and then we saw a car with the same US number plates as the other car wed seen in
13、Palm Beach. Friend(s): Youre joking! Storyteller: It was parked by the road, and the same two men who gave us the advice about our car were stuck with their car. Friend(s): Oh, no! Storyteller: So, we stopped and asked them what was wrong. And do you know? Their car had broken down for exactly the s
14、ame reason: The fuel pump wasnt working! It was quite extraordinary . ExerciseDirections: Listen to the dialogue and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)l.T 2.T 3.F 4.F 5.F 5.T 6.F 7.T 8.F Part 2 PassageCorporate Culture1.How well the employee “fits“ the culture can make
15、 the difference between job-search success and failure. 2.It guides how employees think, act, and feel. 3.The amount of time outside the office youre expected to spend with co-workers is part of the corporate culture. 4.The truth is that you will never really know the corporate culture until you hav
16、e worked at the company for a number of months. 5.It should be a place where you can have a voice, be respected, and have opportunities for growth. Why should jobseekers care about a potential employers corporate culture? Arent there more important factors to consider, such as the job itself, salary
17、 and bonuses, and fringe benefits? These factors are indeed important, but increasingly career experts are talking about the importance of employee-employer fit in terms of culture, with the idea that how well the employee “fits“ the culture can make the difference between job-search success and fai
18、lure. What is corporate culture? At its most basic, its described as the personality of an organization, or simply as “how things are done around here“. It guides how employees think, act, and feel. Corporate culture is a broad term used to define the unique personality or character of a particular
19、company or organization, and includes such elements as core values and beliefs, corporate ethics, and rules of behavior. Corporate culture can be expressed in the companys mission statement and other communications, in the architectural style or interior decoration(室内装饰) of offices, by what people w
20、ear to work, by how people address each other, and in the titles given to various employees. How does a companys culture affect you? In many, many ways. For instance: The hours you work per day, per week, including options such as flextime and telecommuting. The work environment, including how emplo
21、yees interact, the degree of competition, and whether its a fun or hostile environment - or something in-between. The dress code, including the accepted styles of attire* and things such as casual days. The office space you get, including things such as cubicles*, window offices, and rules regarding
22、 display of personal items. The training and skills development you receive, which you need both on the job and to keep yourself marketable for future jobs and employers. Onsite perks, such as break rooms, gyms and play rooms, daycare facilities, and more. perk=perquisite n. 特殊待遇，特权；工资外收入 The amount
23、 of time outside the office youre expected to spend with co-workers. Interaction with other employees, including managers and top management. How do you uncover the corporate culture of a potential employer? The truth is that you will never really know the corporate culture until you have worked at
24、the company for a number of months, but you can get close to it through research and observation. Understanding culture is a two-step process, starting with research before the interview and ending with observation at the interview. If you get a chance to meet with other employees, you can ask some
25、questions to try and get a handle on an organizations corporate culture. Such as: Whats it really like to work here? What skills and characteristics does the company value? How do people get promoted around here? The bottom line is that you are going to spend a lot of time in the work environment -a
26、nd to be happy ,successful and productive, youll want to be in a place where you fit the culture ,a place where you can have a voice ,be respect and have opportunity for growth .Exercise A Pre-listening QuestionMany articles and books have been written in recent years about culture in organizations,
27、 usually referred to as “Corporate Culture“. The dictionary defines culture as “the act of developing intellectual and moral faculties, especially through education“. Some people define it as “the moral, social, and behavioral norms of an organization based on the beliefs, attitudes, and priorities
28、of its members“.Every organization has its own unique culture or value set. Most organizations dont consciously try to create a certain culture. The culture of the organization is typically created unconsciously, based on the values of the top management or the founders of an organization.Exercise B
29、 Sentence DictationDirections: Listen to some sentences and write them down. You will hear each sentence three timesExercise C Detailed ListeningDirections: Listen to the passage and complete the following paragraphsAt its most basic, corporate culture is described as the personality of an organizat
30、ion. It guides how employees think, act, and feel. Corporate culture is a broad term used to define the unique personality or character of a particular company or organization, and includes such elements as core values and beliefs, corporate ethics, and rules of behavior. Corporate culture can also
31、be expressed in the companys mission statement and other communications, in the architectural style or interior decoration of offices, by what people wear to work, by how people address each other, and in the titles given to various employees. A companys culture affects you in many ways, such as the
32、 working hours, the work environment, the dress code, the office space you get, the training and skills development you receive, onsite perks, the amount of time outside the office youre expected to spend with co-workers and interaction with other employees, including managers and top management.Exe
33、rcise D After-listening DiscussionDirections: Listen to the passage again and discuss the following questions.1.The truth is that you will never really know the corporate culture until you have worked at the company for a number of months, but you can get close to it through research and observation
34、. / Understanding culture is a two-step process, starting with research before the interview and ending with observation at the interview. If you get a chance to meet with other employees, you can ask some questions to try and get a handle on an organizations corporate culture. Such as: Whats it rea
35、lly like to work here? What skills and characteristics does the company value? How do people get promoted around here? 2. (Open) Section ThreeNewsNews Item 1On his way home from his first official visit to the United States, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari stopped in London for two days of disc
36、ussions.His first meeting was with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown at his official residence.At a joint news conference, Mr. Brown praised the current Pakistani army offensive against Taliban targets in the Swat valley.Because of this, Mr. Brown said Britain is pledging $18 million worth of addi
37、tional humanitarian aid in the form of food, water, shelter and sanitation that will directed at those being displaced in the northwest.In addition to the aid, the prime minister said he expects much more cooperation between Britain and Pakistan over a wide range of issues.Mr. Brown said helping the effort to tackle terrorism in Pakistan and improving health and education there were important priorities for his government.Mr. Zardari said the fight against extremists in particular is a struggle that
