新世纪大学英语视听说教程3(第三版)听力原文

新世纪大学英语视听说教程3(第三版）听力原文

Unit l, Lesson A

Audio Track 3-1-1, Audio Track 3-1-2 Leticia: Hello?

Paula: Hi, Leticia. It's Paula.

Leticia: Hi, Paula. How are you? Have you finished packing yet? Paula: Almost.

Leticia: You must be excited. When's your flight?

Paula: Tomorrow. At 9 a.m. Listen, Leticia, I need your help. Leticia: OK. What's up?

Paula: Well, as you know, I'm going on vacation for two weeks. Do you think you

could water my plants while I'm away? Leticia: Sure. No problem.

Paula: Great. They need water twice a week. There's one plant in the bedroom

and one in the kitchen.

Leticia: OK--say, how about your dog? Should I feed her, too? Paula: No, that's OK. I?m putting her in a kennel.

Leticia: All right, then, I'll water your plants---and---oh, how about the mail?

Should I pick it up for you?

Paula: Actually, I've already asked the mailman to stop mail delivery. Thanks for

asking, though.

Leticia: Well, have a great trip!

Paula: Thanks, Leticia. I really appreciate your help. Leticia: My pleasure. Wait a second. I don t have any keys to your place. Paula: Oh, that's right. Will you be home around 8 tonight? Leticia: Yeah, I think so.

Paula: OK, I?ll drop by—I?ll give you the keys then. Leticia: OK! See you tonight. Bye! Paula: Bye! Thanks again!

Audio Track 3-1-3, Audio Track 3-1-4, Audio Track 3-1-5

W: Wow, Jun, you look relaxed! Did you enjoy the long weekend? J: I sure did actually. Actually I took a big trip. W: Over the weekend? We only had three days off!

J: Yep! But I visited four countries in three days! W: What?! J: I love to fly! You might say I?m an airplane freak! W: That?s interesting. Where did you go?

J: I visited Korea, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines. W: Sounds like you were busy.

J: I was. I only had only four hours in so. So I have to finish my shopping very

quickly. Sometimes I had to run between connecting flights. W: Wait a minute. What about your baggage? Didn?t you have to wait for it?

J: No, I didn?t have much, only one carry-on bag, it just fits the overhead compartment.

W: So let me get this straight. You spent your weekend in an airplane flying around?

J: Basically yes. I fly standby. W: Standby?

J: Yes, as a standby passenger. I don?t have a reservation. At the last minute, they let me know if there?s a seat available. They give me a boarding pass and I get on.

W: All these flying must be expensive.

J: Well, I?m an airline employee. I?m a sales representative for Twin Star Airlines. So I know most of the flight attendants and I can almost fly for free. W: Lucky you!

Audio Track 3-1-6

Matt: Have you done all the errands? Tina: No, I haven?t finished them yet.

Matt: You don?t have to go to the post office, I?ve canceled the mail delivery.

Tina: Well, I?ve picked up the plane tickets. But I haven?t taken the dog to the

kennel. What about you? Have you washed the dishes?

Matt: No, I haven?t cleaned the kitchen. But I?ve already watered the plants, and

I?ve given our keys to Mrs. Smith.

Tina: What about your suitcase? Have you packed it?

Matt: Not yet…But don?t worry: there?s still lots of time! Audio Track 3-1-7 S: Are you almost ready?

J: Yes, I think so. But we always forget so many things. Did you get the traveler?s

checks at the bank yesterday?

S: Yes I did. And I paid the bills too.

J: Well, I changed our voice mail message and I confirmed all of our flights. S: Great! Let?s remember to give the house keys to Mr. Jacobsen so he can come in and water our plants.

J: This afternoon I have to stop the mail delivery at the post office. S: And could you please take the dog to kennel?

J: No, I hate that. He always looks so scared.

S: And this time let?s remember to empty the trash before we leave. J: And we?ll give away all the fresh food. Last year there were black tomatoes and green meat in our refrigerator after our vacation.

S: I made a note to myself unplug the computer.

J: And I promised to turn off all the lights. The electric bill was terrible last time.

S: Maybe we should write a list, they may be used again on our next vacation. Audio Track 3-1-8, Audio Track 3-1-9

Tips for better packing

Are you planning to travel for a weekend or several months around the country or overseas? Here are some tips to help you pack your bags.

1. Pre-trip planning. Make a packing list to help you remember everything.

Reveal it about a week before your trip. Plan a time to go shopping for things

you need for your trip. Don?t pack the night before you travel. You?ll forget

things when you?re in a hurry.

2. Tagging luggage. Before packing, put names tags on valuable items like

cameras and cellphones. Make sure that each piece of luggage, including

carry-on has a luggage tag on it. If you know your hotel?s address and phone

numbers, put it on your luggage tags.

3. Saving space. Pack small items: socks, belts and etc inside your shoes. It uses

the empty space and helps the shoes to hold their shape. Pack your clothes in

plastic bags. If you?re traveling with a friend, plan your packing together,

share your alarm clock, toothpaste or first aid kit.