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《新视野大学英语》视听说教程（第一册）

听力录音文本和答案

王爱军

Unit 7 How much does it cost?

Ⅱ. Listening Skills: Identifying Prices

1. M: I want two correction pens and a notebook. How much are they? W: $1.95 for each correction pen. $5.00 for the notebook. Q: How much does the man have to pay? D) $8.90.

2. W: Ooh, it’s only $9.8. I bet Jane would love this blue vase. Flowers are really her thing.

M: The salesgirl said it is 30% off today, and it will be the normal price tomorrow.

Q: How much will the vase cost tomorrow? B) $14.

3. W: Wow, what a wonderful yard sale. Did you see the sofa? It’s in good

shape, and he’s selling it for just $100.

M: Yeah. And that computer, just $150. What a steal! The one we saw last Saturday was three times as expensive as it.

Q: How much was the computer they saw last week? C) $450.

4. M: Hi. I’d like to book two tickets for this weekend’s concert. How much for general admission?

W: General admission is $25 per ticket and is standing room only. Seat tickets range from $35 to $50, depending on the section you want. Q: How much are two seat tickets? B) $70 to $100.

5. M: Hey, Nancy, I’ve got this coupon that says if I buy three cans of Coke, I get a free bag of chips.

W: You’d better look at it more carefully. It says three bottles of Coke. The bottles are over there. $1.30 for each.

Q: How much will the man pay to get three cans of Coke and a bag of chips? D) It’s not mentioned in the dialog.

Ⅲ. Listening In

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Task 1: Malls in the U.S.

Malls are popular places for Americans to go. People like malls for many reasons. They feel safe because malls have private security guards and sometimes even police stations. Parking is usually free, and the weather inside is always fine. The newest malls have beautiful rest areas with waterfalls and large green trees. The largest mall in the United State is the Mall of America in Minnesota. It covers 4.2 million square feet. It has 350 stores, eight nightclubs, and a seven-acre park! There are parking spaces for 12,750 cars. About 750,000 people shop there every week. The first indoor mall in the United States was built in 1965 in Minnesota, but now malls are like town centers where people come to do many things. They shop, eat foods from all over the world, and see movies at theaters. Some people even get their daily exercise from the new sport of “mall walking”. Others go to malls to meet friends. In some malls, people can see a doctor or a dentist and even attend church. In a word, people can do just about everything in malls. 1.A 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.D Task 2: Online Shopping

(M=man; W=woman)

W: Hey, Don, online shopping is so popular nowadays. Where is a good place to buy electronics online?

M: Hmmm. I usually go to Amazon.com. Sometimes I use eBay. W: Really, I’ve never used either of those. What are they all about?

M: Well, eBay is an auction site. People put their stuff up for sale, and then

other people log in and if they’re interested in one item, they bid on it. If you want to bid, you put in the amount that is the most you’re willing to pay. Then, by a certain deadline, the highest bid gets the item. W: Interesting. Then, if your bid is the highest, how do you pay?

M: Well, you can usually send a check or money order. Or, you can use a

system called PayPal which lets you pay by credit card online. W: How do you get your stuff?

M: Well, after the auction, eBay puts you directly in touch with the seller, and

then you arrange for them to send it to you. You can check it out at www.eBay.com.

W: I sure will. And how about that Amazon place you said?

M: Amazon.com is like an actual store, just online. They sell just about everything, either new or used items. I find the prices are usually a good deal cheaper than in a store.

W: That’s what I’ve heard. I think that buying some things online, like books,

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or DVDs, is a really good idea, but I could never buy clothes online.

M: I know what you mean. Things that you need to see, touch and feel first, before you buy, are hard to buy online. But then again, there’re lots of people who buy everything online!

W: Do you think it’s safe? I mean, I’ve heard that people can steal your credit card number over the Internet.

M: Well, I think that it does happen, but it’s very rare. All in all it’s pretty safe. W: And what if you want to return something?

M: I think that’s probably easier if you bought it in a real store. But, these

online stores and sellers often have very good return policies. You just need to package it all back up again. W: A pain in the neck if you ask me!

1. It’s an auction site where people put their stuff up for sale, and then other people log in and bid on it.

2. They can send a check or money order, or use a system called PayPal which lets them pay by credit card online.

3. The online store puts the buyer directly in touch with the seller, and then the buyer can ask the seller to send the items over. 4. She could never buy clothes online.. 5. You just need to package it all back up again.. Task 3: Beware of bargains!

Ever since ancient times, people have always loved a bargain. If they think they are getting a “good deal” they will grab it up, whatever it is. Some people buy clothes they will never wear, or furniture they have no need or room for. Some even buy cars they can’t afford simply because the auto dealer is having a sale. There is an old saying: “You get what you pay for.” And another saying: “If a price seems too good to be true, it probably is.” Sometimes stores feature poorer quality goods at prices that are not really reduced. Some stores offer “unbelievable bargain prices” on unit costs, then add on hidden charges so that the final price is the same as the regular price—or sometimes even higher. There are bargains to be had, but the safest way is to find a retailer that you can trust, and to be cautious. The Romans had a saying: “Let the buyer beware!” The idea is as true today as it ever was.

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