新视野大学英语1（第四版）Unit5视听说录音原文

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00:191 Listening to China

W: Tom, have you ever heard of the Grand Canal in China?

M: I've heard the name before, but I don't know much about it. What is it exactly?

W: It's a man-made waterway that is about 3,200 kilometers long.

M: Wow, that's a miracle of ancient engineering!

W: Indeed, it is. It's one of the grandest ancient engineering projects in the world. Chinese people started to construct it over 2,500 years ago, despite all the difficulties they faced!

M: It sounds like a masterpiece in the form of a canal.

W: Yes. That's why it was placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2014.

M: That's amazing! Tell me more about it.

W: Well, the Grand Canal runs from Beijing in the north of China to Zhejiang Province in the south, passing through many cities and connecting major river systems, including the Yellow River and the Yangtze River.

M: So, it must have been an important waterway for transportation in history.

W: You're right. The canal once served as a major trade route, transporting goods such as grain across the country. However, with the development of new transportation methods, its significance as a commercial waterway gradually diminished.

M: What is its role today?

W: Nowadays, the Grand Canal is mostly a tourist attraction, although certain sections of it are still used for transporting goods.

M: I see. So, the Grand Canal is mainly recognized for its economic value, right?

W: Well, it has had a huge impact on stimulating economic development. Moreover, it has encouraged cultural exchanges along the way.

M: That's truly remarkable!

W: Yes, you can learn a lot about Chinese history and culture through the lens of the Grand Canal.

03:332 Viewing world cultures

M1 = Man 1; M2 = Man 2

M1: Today, billions of us can travel across the planet in a matter of hours. But that everyday miracle started in a rather humble way. On the 17th (of) December 1903, on this very sand dune, two brothers made a journey that was gonna change everything. They were trying out this radical new form of transportation that was gonna give us the power to travel further than we'd ever traveled before. And the distance they made on that day was extraordinary: 120 feet. I know it doesn't sound very far, but that 36 meters triggered a whole century of innovation. Those two men were the Wright brothers, and the invention they're known for is the aeroplane. But it wouldn't have been possible without this: the glider they built the year before. Until they'd cracked how to ride the wind and steer through the breeze, no one could begin to conquer the skies. The Wright brothers achieved this in such a simple way that apparently, even I should be able to get the hang of it.

M2: There you go.

M1: The canard wing in front controls going up and down. Wow, look at that!

M2: Put some weight in that harness. Good. There you go. Good reaction.

M1: To turn, the Wright brothers banked the wings against the wind by twisting them.

M2: You want to try shifting your weight?

M1: OK, I'll try the other way.

M2: There you go.

M1: Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. And they put a rudder on the back.

M2: Yeah, that's (a) good correction.

M1: This is an exact replica of their glider.

M2: Excellent.

M1: And I can just imagine how they must have felt.

M2: Nose up. Excellent. Nose all (the) way up. Nose … Wow! It's this glider that makes all those airplanes we fly today possible.

M1: This was the moment we unlocked the secret to human flight. It launched a dramatic revolution in the way we move around the globe. And that helped transform our planet.

M2: Now, nose it up. Great flight. Great flight.

07:093 Watching street interviews

P = Presenter; M1 = Man 1, etc.; W1 = Woman 1, etc.

P: I usually get to work by bus. It takes about half an hour. Sometimes I read a book on the way. How about you? How do you get to work?

M1: I travel by bus. Um, it's only one bus to work. Takes about 15 minutes. 15 minutes.

M2: I get to work by car.

W1: Bus.

W2: I walk to work.

M3: I get to work on the tube, and I walk some of the way.

W3: About five minutes' walk to the station, Waterloo Station, and then I get on a bus, which takes about 20, 25 minutes.

M4: On most days, I use the tube – my journey into work and my journey home at the end of the day.

M5: I cycle to work. That's the quickest and easiest way.

W4: I cycle into work every day on my bike.

P: What do you do on your journey to work?

M3: I usually listen to music or read.

M1: Sometimes I listen to music and sometimes I read a book.

M4: I either read the newspaper or I read books.

W4: Take in the fresh air, scenery, um … and try to avoid holes in the road which are quite dangerous.

M5: Well, sometimes, if, if it's a bit of a quiet road, I think about what I'm going to do that day.

W1: I dream, usually. I just … I, I love journeys. I love, I love just looking out of the window.

M2: Well, it's so short. I don't actually do very much at all, apart from make (making) sure I don't have an accident.

P: What do you like about it?

M4: It's fairly short, so my journey to work is only 30 minutes.

W3: It's quick.

M2: It's short. It only takes me seven or eight minutes.

W1: Seeing how the landscape changes through the seasons.

M3: I like listening to music and having some time to think before work.

M1: It's quite early in the morning, which means the bus is always quite quiet, so, um, I don't have to fight for a seat.

M5: I'd like to have the fresh air and some exercise.

W4: I just like the exercise that I get from it and being outside in the open.

W2: It's not too far. I can walk or run. It's about a quarter of an hour's walk, so I feel very healthy. I don't have to catch a bus.

P: What don't you like about your journey to work?

M3: Um, I don't like it when it's very busy in the mornings, and I don't like it when it's hot and sweaty on the tube.

W1: It's a very full bus. It's packed with people because it's the "work bus".

M5: There's (There're) very bad drivers on the road.

W3: Sometimes the buses get overcrowded, and a lot of people are going to the same place.

W4: I really don't like cycling to work when it's raining because I get wet; all my books get wet.

M1: In the winter, it's very cold that early in the morning and, um, sometimes if I miss the first bus, I have to wait about 20 minutes for the next one to come along.

W2: In winter, it's very windy coming over the bridge, and it makes my eyes water.

M2: It's so short. There's nothing to like or dislike about it.

10:214 Speaking out_Role-play

Conversation 1

A: Excuse me. We're trying to get to the carnival. Is this the right bus stop?

B: Yes, but you don't need the bus. It's very close.

A: Oh! Can we walk?

B: Yes, it takes about 10 minutes from here. Just go straight on. You'll hear the music!

A: OK. Thank you very much.

Conversation 2

A: Excuse me, can you help me? I'm looking for the Plaza Hotel. Is this the right way?

B: Um … Plaza Hotel, er, Plaza Hotel. Oh, yes. Keep going, pass the cinema, and take the first left.

A: OK.

B: Then keep going for about 15 minutes until you reach the end of the road. And you'll see the sign for the hotel. You can't miss it.

A: OK. Um, can you show me on the map?

B: Sure.

Conversation 3

A: Excuse me, we want to get to the Grand Motel. Is it far?

B: Um … sorry, I've no idea. Jim, do you know?

C: What?

B: The Grand Motel?

C: The Grand Motel? Yeah, it's just over there. Er, just go to the end

of this street, go left, and go past the … um … there's a restaurant. Go past the restaurant, and it's on the left.

A: On the left. So, I need to go to the end of the street, turn left, go past the restaurant, and it's on the left.

C: Yeah, that's it.

A: Thanks a lot.

12:235 Group discussion_Get ideas

G = Guide; V1 = Visitor 1, etc.

G: So, ladies and gentlemen, let's move into the transport section now. Could you all come over this way? Let's look at these photos. As you can see, these early methods of transport have two things in common: They're all great ideas, great ways to travel through the air rather than on the ground, but they weren't successful! There was a big problem with each one.

V1: But the monorail – that was successful.

G: Well, yes and no. Look at this photo on the left. It's from the World (World's) Fair in Seattle. That was in 1962. Monorails were a very popular idea in America at that time. People wanted to leave their cars at home and go to work by public transport. But they weren't successful – monorails are difficult to build and expensive to keep in good condition. So, you're right. There are some monorails in the world, but not very many!

V2: Hey. Look at this photo. Is that a car under a plane?

G: Oh, yes. This was a very interesting idea. People wanted to fly from Los Angeles to New York, and then drive straight into the city center from the airport.

V2: No way! How?

G: Well … the idea was that the car came off the bottom of the plane, and then, you got in and drove away. This was in the 1940s. Ah, yes. Look. Here's the date: 1948. It was a nice idea, but it wasn't successful.

V2: Why not?

G: There was an engineering problem. The car was too heavy and small planes weren't strong enough to carry them (it).

V3: What's this? A helicopter in the garage?

G: Yes, indeed. We laugh at this now, but people were very serious about it at the time. People wanted to leave home in the morning, say goodbye to the family, and go to work by private helicopter. The idea was very popular, but of course, it was impossible. Helicopters are very difficult to fly, and can you imagine the traffic problems in the sky? So noisy!

V2: Yes. Very noisy. There's far too much traffic these days in my opinion.

G: I agree. People should go to work by bike or on foot – by far the best way to travel. As you see, all these …

16:236 Further listening_News report 1

Stavanger, the fourth-largest city in Norway, is planning to offer free public transport to its residents. According to the mayor of the city, $18.4 million has been allocated to the project. The public will be able to use all city buses, boats, and trains free of charge for a full year.

The plan aims to deal with a rise in car traffic and encourage the use of eco-friendly transport in Stavanger. "By decreasing the dependence on cars, the city aims to reduce its carbon footprint and ease traffic jams, which will benefit both the environment and drivers," the mayor explained.

The number of vehicles on the roads in Stavanger is increasing due to population growth and a thriving business. Therefore, the local government has set a goal of ensuring that at least 70 percent of passenger journeys are made on foot, by bike, or using public transport. Offering free public transport is expected to serve as a strong driving force for achieving this goal.

Q1 According to the mayor, what is Stavanger planning to do?

Q2 What's the aim of the project?

18:567 Further listening_News report 2

Starting from May, new sleeper trains will operate three times a week between Brussels and Berlin, with each departure able to hold about 500 passengers. Meanwhile, the existing Brussels-Vienna and Paris-Vienna lines will operate on a daily basis, up from three times a week. This is exciting news for travelers like Julia and Jack, who regularly travel across Europe by train. Julia prefers train travel to flying mainly because trains produce a much lower carbon footprint. Besides, she finds trains more enjoyable, especially sleeper trains. Jack, another regular traveler by train, agrees. "It's so much more fun on trains. You meet more people, and you have more interesting conversations," says Jack. Sleeper trains also save time and money. "You can board the train in the evening, have a comfortable sleep, and wake up at your destination," Jack adds. Clearly, these sleeper trains not only provide an environmentally friendly travel option but also offer an exciting way to explore Europe.

Q1 What is the news report mainly about?

Q2 According to Julia, what is the main advantage of train travel over flying?

Q3 Why does Jack prefer train travel to flying?

21:568 Further listening_Conversation

M: Hey, have you heard the news? They've almost finished building that new subway line around the city!

W: Yeah, I saw it on social media this morning! I'm so excited! It's going to be a gamechanger for me. Instead of spending an hour and a half each way commuting by bus, I'll soon be able to get to my office in just 40 minutes!

M: Wow, Rachel! Ninety minutes is way too much time to spend on traveling to work.

W: I know. I leave home in the morning at 7:30 and arrive at work at 9, and I leave work at 5 p.m. and arrive home at 6:30. During my commute on the bus, I try to catch up on emails, do some reading, or even get some rest in order not to waste time.

M: The new subway line will be a lifesaver for you, Rachel!

W: Absolutely! Right now, my commute is so long that even simple things like shopping become a real challenge. However, with the new subway line, our office in the old part of the city will be connected to all the new shopping areas. So I can easily do my shopping on the way home!

M: Oh, that's great. The new subway line will also connect my neighborhood to the train station. So I can reach the train station in just 25 minutes from my place. W: That's a great convenience. I can't wait for it to be completed and running!

M: Me neither!

Q1 Why is the woman excited about the new subway line?

Q2 How much time does the woman spend each way commuting by bus?

Q3 What does the woman do during her commute on the bus?

Q4 What benefit does the man expect from the new subway line?

25:469 Further listening_Passage

Humans' earliest means of transportation were walking and swimming. Over time, humans learned to use animals for transportation. The use of animals not only allowed heavier loads of goods to be transported, but also enabled humans to travel long distances in a shorter amount of time. The invention of the wheel facilitated the development of vehicles, which made transportation using animals more efficient. Water transportation dates back to very early times, and it was the best way to move large quantities of goods over long distances before the Industrial Revolution. As a result, many cities grew up as sites for trading along the rivers or coasts.

Before the Industrial Revolution, transportation was very slow and expensive. The invention of the steam engine made transportation independent of human or animal power, leading to increased speed and capacity. With the development of cars at the turn of the 20th century, land transportation became more common. In 1903, the first controllable airplane was invented, and after World War I, it quickly became a fast and efficient way to transport people and goods. Then, after high-speed rail was first introduced in Japan in 1964, passengers started using it to travel long distances.

Now, thanks to the development of technology, human beings enjoy a variety of transportation methods that offer greater speed and comfort.

Q1 What is the passage mainly about?

Q2 What do we learn about water transportation before the Industrial Revolution?

Q3 What is the significance of the invention of the steam engine according to the speaker?

Q4 When did passengers start using high-speed rail to travel long distances?