新视野大学英语视听说教程 4 Unit 5-1

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II. Basic Listening Practice
1. Script
W: Why do some people stay in one job for life while others switch jobs from time to time?
M: Some people want a fixed¹ routine so that they don’t have to adapt tot new circumstances over and over again, while others think variety is the spice of life.
Q: According to the dialog, why do some people stick to one job for life?
2. Script
M: Kathleen, you’ve been late for work so many times lately that I have to warn you that any repetition will result in your dismissal.
W: I’m sorry. I’ll try my best to get here earlier in the future. Perhaps I could work later to make up the time I’ve lost.
Q: What does the woman say?
3. Script
M: Mr. Brown, my time here has been frustrating² for me. I have a better opportunity with another firm, and I’m taking it.
W: We won’t be sorry to see you leave, Richard. You’ve done your best to make everyone here as miserable³ as you are.
Q: How does the woman feel about the man’s leaving?
4. Script
W: Mr. Armes, I wanted to tell you in person that at the end of this month I’ll be leaving the company.
M: Well, Sylvia, we are certainly going to miss you here, but I wish you the best of luck.
Q: What does the woman want?
5. Script
W: Time, I hate to tell you this, but we’re caught in a budget crunch⁴, and we must lay you off. I’m sorry.
M: I understand. I’ve enjoyed my time here, and I’m confident I can find something else.
Q: What is the man’s response?

 

Keys: 1.B2.D3. A 4.C 5.D

1 fixed   

adj.固定的，不变的，准备好的；(计算机)固定的

参考例句：

• Have you two fixed on a date for the wedding yet?你们俩选定婚期了吗？
• Once the aim is fixed,we should not change it arbitrarily.目标一旦确定，我们就不应该随意改变。

2 frustrating   

adj.产生挫折的，使人沮丧的，令人泄气的v.使不成功( frustrate的现在分词 )；挫败；使受挫折；令人沮丧

参考例句：

• It's frustrating to have to wait so long. 要等这么长时间，真令人懊恼。
• It was a demeaning and ultimately frustrating experience. 那是一次有失颜面并且令人沮丧至极的经历。 来自《简明英汉词典》

3 miserable   

adj.悲惨的，痛苦的；可怜的，糟糕的

参考例句：

• It was miserable of you to make fun of him.你取笑他，这是可耻的。
• Her past life was miserable.她过去的生活很苦。

4 crunch   

n.关键时刻；艰难局面；v.发出碎裂声

参考例句：

• If it comes to the crunch they'll support us.关键时刻他们是会支持我们的。
• People who crunch nuts at the movies can be very annoying.看电影时嘎吱作声地嚼干果的人会使人十分讨厌。