新视野大学英语视听说教程第三册答案供分享

A: I know, but we can’t afford to have one now. If I leave my job for more than two weeks, I’ll lose it forever.

B: I know you will. But remember, if we don’t have one now, it’ll be too late. We’ll be busier in future.

A: There is something in what you said. Four years is a long time to wait. But I really like my job. What’s more, I’m very close to getting promotion. B: But a baby borne by a woman in her 30s may be physically and

intellectually less healthy. If we wanted to hold onto your job, we would wait forever. Soon we’ll be too old to enjoy a baby.

A: You really have a point. I’ll choose the baby over the job. B: Good, I’ll try harder to make both ends meet

MODEL2 So many people in the United States get divorced! Script Kim: Hi Amy.

Amy: Hi! Look at this headline, Kim.

Kim: Wow! So many people in the United States get divorced!

Amy: But this is not uncommon in west. In some places, the divorce rate can be as high as 50 percent.

Kim: It seems strange to me that Westerners fall head heels in love quickly, if not at first sight; but they also leave each other quickly. Amy: Is it the same in your country?

Kim: I don’t think so. In my country, some marriages break up, but most couples stay together.

Amy: Do people get married young?

Kim: Not really. Not many people get married before the age of 20. Amy: Hmm. Do woman usually work after they get married?

Kim: No, a lot of women stay home to take care of their families. But more women work now. Now Your Turn SAMPLE DIALOG

A: It seems strange to me that Westerners fall head heels in love quickly, but they also leave each other quickly. B: Is it the same where you live?

A: I don’t think so. In my country, most couples stay together. B: What is the divorce rate in your homeland? A: The divorce rate can be as low as 10 percent. B: That’s quite lower than in our country. A: Well, what’s the divorce rate in your country? B: About 50 percent, if I’m not mistaken. A: Oh, that’s really high! B: Do people get married young?

A: Not really. Not many people get married before the age of 22. B: Many of our young people get married before 20. Is it common for women in your country to work after they marry?

A: Yes, most wives work even after they’ve got a baby.

B: In my country, a lot of wives stay home to look after their families. MODEL3 Why not have both our parents here for Christmas? Script

Amy: You know, Christmas is coming. And I haven’t seen Dad for ages—he always has such great stories to tell.

Bill: I know we went t my folks’ last year, but my Mom’s been pretty sick. This might be her last Christmas.

Amy: She’s been ill, but don’t exaggerate. You just don’t like my mother. That’s why you don’t want to go to my parents

Bill: She’s never liked me. Never thought I was good enough for you. Amy: Well, you’re not? But seriously, Mom’s not so sad. She’s just got a thick skin and likes to hide her feelings Bill: I don’t think so.

Amy: Why not have our both families here for Christmas?

Bill: That would make twenty-two of us if we invited everybody. Amy: Why not just have our parents here for Christmas? Bill: Good idea. Just don’t sit me next to your mother.

Now Your Turn SAMPLE DIALOG

A: You know, the Spring Festive is coming, and we have to consider where to have the Spring Festive Eve dinner. B: What have you got in mind?

A: Since I’ve been busy, I haven’t seen mom for quite some time—she’s always been so kind to us.

B: I know we went t my folks’ last year, but my mom’s been sick. She needs comfort.

A: My parents also need company. If I don’t have the Spring Festive Eve dinner with them for two years running, they will be extremely

disappointed. As a matter of fact, my mom is already blaming me for neglecting them. B: What can we do then?

A: Let me think. Why not invite our parents here for the dinner? B: But they live so far away from us. It’s inconvenient for old people. A: Then we can invite four of them to a restaurant near them.

B: Good, idea. On the next morning we can visit both our parents. A: And don’t forget to bring gifts. V. Let’s Talk Script

If you want me to tell you why I remarried, that’s my story.

Remarried is the last thing I’d consider for two years after my divorce. I had heard about the high rate of remarriage failure. More importantly, I wondered how remarrying would affect my 10-year-old son. My heart ached when I saw my son draw a picture of himself, my ex-wife and me holding hands, with sadness on our faces. Since my parents have married and divorce eight times altogether, I hope my son would not have to go through the same pain I had experienced. As a result, my primary focus after divorce was my relationship with my son John, not finding a wife.

As time went by, my son gradually grew up, and he became of my loneliness and anxiety. One day he asked me to consider dating. The first timer he said this, I ignored him. The second time he brought it up, I reconsidered my reservations about dating. I began to date Maria. As our relationship developed over the following year, I was concerned about my son would actually respond to her. At first, John’s affection for Maria was lukewarm. For instance, he would hug her, but the act seemed mechanical. But after several times, he warmed up to her. Seeing that the time was ripe, I asked Maria to marry me. She accepted, so our family of two smoothly became a family of three. Thinking back, I believe my remarrying was the right choice.

Some single-parents are still besitant about remarrying. Now that you’ve heard my story, I hope you won’t hesitate and let golden opportunities slip through your fingers.

Changes in the Speaker’s Attitude to Remarriage Reasons or Detailed Description

For two years after my divorce, remarriage was the last word I’d consider. 1. High rate of remarriage failure. 2. Remarriage would affect my son.