Part C   Additional Listening

A Conversation         Good Luck Company    

Listen to the conversation and complete the table.

GOOD LUCK COMPANY

MEMO

Script

Good Luck Company

Secretary:  Good Luck Company.

Applicant:  I’m calling in connection with your post of computer sales representative. Your advertisement said that I should ring up first for an interview.

Secretary:  That’s right. What are your qualifications?

Applicant:  I have a degree in Computer Science.

Secretary:  Do you have any relevant work experience?

Applicant:  Yes, I have been a computer programmer in a trading company for three years.

Secretary:  Can I have your name, please?

Applicant:  Brian Tong

Secretary:  Okay, I’ve written down your information and I’ll pass this on to our personnel department for further consideration before we decide whether there will be an interview with you.

Applicant:  When would you let me know the result?

Secretary:   In about two weeks’ time, I think. How can I contact you, Mr Tong?

Applicant:   You can call me at my office at 3883-9673 during office hours.

Secretary:   3-8-8-3-9-6-7-3. Okay, I’ll let you know the result when I hear from the personnel department.

Applicant:  Thank you. Good-bye.

Secretary:   Good-bye.

Movie Time
Watch a video clip. After watching it, choose the right answer to each of the following questions.

Word Bank

Seattle      n.   西雅图（美国城市名）

Jonah       n.   乔纳（男孩名）

deck        n.  甲板

wretched     a. 邪恶的

tune in         把收音机或者电视机调到某一频率或频道

Marcia Fieldstone 人名

hibachis     n.  （日本）木炭火盆

Ginza          日本银座（东京一繁华街道）

relationship   n.  （恋爱）关系

Script:

- Go ahead.

- Hello, this is Jonah-

- No last names, Jonah. You sound younger than our usual callers. How old are you?

- I'm eight.

- Eight. How come you're up so late?

- It's not that late in Seattle.

- Of course. You're absolutely right. What's your Christmas wish, Jonah?

- It's not for me. It's for my dad. I think he needs a new wife.

- You don't like the one he has now?

- He doesn't have one now. That's the problem.

- Where's your mom?

- She died.

- I'm so sorry to hear that.

- Well, who can believe this?

- I've been pretty sad, but I think my dad's worse.

- Have you talked to your dad about this?

- No.

- Why not?

- It's like it makes him sadder.

- I can understand that.

- Jonah, is your dad home right now?

- Yeah.

- What's he doing? Is he busy?

- Not really. He's out on the deck.

- I'm sure that I can help, but I'm going to need you to help me, help him.

- Wretched woman!

- What you do is bring your dad to the phone.

- Hang up, Jonah! Don't listen to her.

- No way. He'd kill me.

- Trust me, Jonah. He won't be angry ... when he realizes how concerned you are about him.

- Wanna bet?

- If I get yelled at, I'm never going to listen to your show again.

- OK. Fair enough.

- Dad?

- Yeah?

- There's someone on the phone for you.

- His name's Sam.

- Sam.

- If you've just tuned in, this is Dr. Marcia Fieldstone. Tonight's topic is "Your Wishes and Dreams".

- I got it.

- We're on the line with someone from Seattle.

- Hello?

- Hello, Sam. This is Dr. Marcia Fieldstone on Network America.

- OK. What are you selling tonight? Micro hibachis or Ginza knives?

- I'm not selling anything. I just want to help. I want you to know that your son called ... and he asked me for advice on how you might find a new wife.

- Who is this?

- Dr. Marcia Fieldstone of Network America. You are on the air.

- You called a radio station?

- Sam? Sam? Sam, are you with me?

- Yeah. Yes.

- Your son feels that since your wife's death you've been very, very unhappy. And he’s genuinely worried about you.

- Oh, hey, get out here. Get out here. Come on. I'm not gonna go through this alone.

- I think it's very hard for him to talk to you about all this. I thought maybe you and I could talk. It would make Jonah feel a little better.

- Sam?

- Talk to her, Dad. She's a doctor.

- Of what? Her first name could be Doctor.

- Please?

- Sam?

- Sam, it's his Christmas wish.

- Okay.

- Okay, good.

- I know this is difficult. But how long ago did your wife die?

- About a year and a half ago.

- Have you had any relationships since?

- Nope.

- No? Why not?

- Marcia — Or should I call you Dr. Fieldstone?

- Dr. Marcia.

- Dr. Marcia.

- I don't mean to be rude.

- I don't want to invade your privacy.

- Oh, sure you do.

- Sure you do.

- Go on, Sam. I'm listening.

- Sam?

Exercise

1. What was the topic of the radio program?

a. Recovering from sadness.

b. Making wishes on Christmas.

c. Talking with family members

d. Meeting more friends on air.

2. Why did the boy make the call to the radio program?

a. He wanted to find his missing mother.

b. He was very much afraid of talking with his father.

c. He wanted to complain about his stepmother.

d. He made the call out of the concern for his father.

3. What can be inferred about the father from the video clip?

a. He missed his wife who had passed away.

b. He was fond of staying alone.

c. He was worried about his future life.

d. He was not good at communicating.

4. Why did the anchor woman want to talk with the man?

a. Because the boy asked her to do so.

b. Because she wanted to sell merchandise.

c. Because she wanted to make the boy happier.

d. Because she liked the man.

5. Which of the following statements is true?

a. The family had been in sadness for many years.

b. The father probably got very angry at his son.

c. The boy might feel regretful about making the call.

d. The father would possibly be moved by his son.

Part D

Test Your Listening            A Conversation

Listen to the conversation and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.

Script

M:          Hello. This is Simon speaking. Is that you, Judy?

W:          Oh, hello, Simon. Judy here.

M:          Judy, I’ve got your mail. But are you sure that you can’t come to the party?

W:          Yes, I’m sure.

M:          What a pity!

W:          I’m sorry too, but you know how it is.

M:          You’ve got work to do, have you?

W:          I’m afraid so. It’s to do with work.

M:          Well, you know the saying, ‘All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.’

W:          Yes, I know, I know, but I’ve got to mark all the examination papers and it’s our school’s parents’ meeting on the same night as your party. I have to meet my students’ parents and talk to them about their kids. And—you know—all the teachers have to be there. So I’ve got to go, I’m afraid.

M:          Yes, yes. I see. It’s a late meeting, isn’t it?

W:          Well, it starts at seven-fifteen and usually goes on until about 10.

M:          Oh, well, if the meeting ends early, come along.

W:          I will. Thanks, Simon. Bye!

M:          Bye!

1.        Why is Simon calling Judy?

a.        He wants to know what Judy is busy with.

b.       He wants to make sure that Judy really can’t come to his party.

c.        He wants to know why Judy can’t come to the party.

d.       He wants to persuade Judy to come to his party.

2.        Why can’t Judy go to Sam’s party?

a.        She has some work to do at home.

b.       She has to write a paper.

c.        She has to go to a teachers’ meeting at school.

d.       She has to meet her students’ parents.

3.        How long will the meeting probably last?

a.        About 2 hours.

b.       Well over 2 hours.

c.        A little over 4 hours.

d.       Over 3 hours.

4.        What do you know about Judy from the conversation?

a.        She‘s a responsible teacher.

b.       She’s a strict teacher.

c.        She’s popular with her students.

d.       She enjoys teaching.