全新版大学英语听说教程第三册听力原文

全新版大学英语听说教程第三册听力原文

o work in a factory during the Second World War. I know how she met my father there, and know how they went through the difficult times. I can't get enough of these stories. They are important to me, a part of my history. We also talk about the future. Because of health problems, my mother worries about the days ahead.

Spending time with my mom has taught me the importance of slowing down. Peggy was right. Dating another woman has helped my marriage.





Questions:



1. What does the story mainly tell us?

2. Which of the following is true?

3. What can you learn from the story?



Part C

Conversation 1:



W: You know, many American parents are now wondering why they can't keep their teenage children from drinking.

M: I'm aware of that. To my mind, it's the permissive attitude of the parents that is to blame.

Q: What can you learn from the man's response?





Conversation 2:



M: Don't you think it's good to give our children a monthly allowance?

W: I think so. It can teach them the value of money. With a monthly allowance they can learn to budget their expenses wisely.

Q: What are they talking about?





Conversation 3:



M: Mom, I've got a part-time job at a supermarket. Three hours a day weekdays and all day Saturday.

W: Congratulations, Tom. But are you sure you can handle it? What about your homework and your piano lessons?

Q: How does the mother feel about Tom's part-time job at the supermarket?





Conversation 4:



M: Hey, Mary. You look so upset. What happened?

W: My father had an accident the other day. He is now in hospital and will have an operation tomorrow. You see, his heart is rather weak. I really don't know whether he can survive it.

Q: What's the woman worried about?





Conversation 5:



W : Mother's Day is coming soon. Could you tell me what sons and daughters do in your country on that day?

M: Well, they send their mothers flowers and cards to celebrate the occasion. Besides, it is a common practice for them to wear pink carnations on that day.

Q: Which of the following is true of the customs of Mother's Day in the man's country?



Part D

My First Job

My parents ran a small restaurant. It was open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. My first job was shining shoes for customers when I was six years old. My duties increased as I grew older. By age ten I was clearing tables and washing plates. My father made it clear that I had to meet certain standards. I had to be on time, hard-working and polite to the customers. I was never paid for any work I did. One day I made the mistake of telling Dad I thought he should give me ten pounds a week. He said, "OK, then how about you paying me for the three meals a day when you eat here and for the times you bring your friends here for free drinks?" He figured I owed him about 40 pounds a week. This taught me quite a lot.



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