新视野视听说教程第二册2

They believed Jesse Owens could win many gold medals. Play Sound 3. What surprised Hitler and the Nazis? Jesse Owens was a black. Americans beat Germans. Owens won four events.

Germans set no world records.

Play Sound 4. What made Jesse Owens most proud? He participated in the Olympics in 1936.

He won four gold medals in a single Olympics. He was known all over the world.

He demonstrated that black people were as good as people of other races. Play Sound 5. Why is Jesse Owens remembered as a great man? Because he set many world records in his sport. Because he won four gold medals in 1936.

Because he wrote great books after the Games. Because he showed the true Olympic spirit CBCDD Let's Go Diving! Transcript:

M: Have you ever tried scuba diving?

W: No, I'm kind of scared of the whole diving thing. I mean, I hear all these stories about getting sick from coming up too fast and dangerous fish and stuff. I don't think it's for me.

M: I guess there's a lot that could go wrong, but if you've been trained and you follow the rules, there's really nothing to worry about. W: I don't know.

M: It's really worth trying. It's a whole other world down there. It's such an amazing experience. W: That's what a lot of people tell me, but I think I'd prefer to stick to surfing rather than take my chances in the deep.

M: To be honest, I think you have more chance of meeting with an accident surfing than diving. W: As long as you don't do anything stupid, you'll be okay.

M: Diving's the same. You just have to follow the rules. Say, I'm going next weekend. Why don't you come along? There's a pool that isn't so deep where you can see all kinds of fish and things. It's perfect for a novice diver.

W: Well, if it's not too deep, it can't be too bad. Why not? Sure, I'll go with you. M: Great!

1. According to the woman, what makes diving scary? People can get injured easily. People can die by not getting air. People can fail to go up fast enough. People can meet dangerous fish.

Play Sound 2. What measures might help ensure the safety of diving? Not coming up to the surface too fast.

Paying attention to dangerous fish and stuff.

Receiving enough training and following the rules.

Wearing protective clothes to avoid being hurt.

Play Sound 3. According to the conversation, what has the woman heard about diving? Nothing can go wrong.

It isn't really that interesting. There are too many rules. It's an amazing experience.

Play Sound 4. What does the man think about surfing? It's an exciting sport.

It's more dangerous than diving. It's for people who are stupid. It's not even worth trying.

Play Sound 5. Why does the woman decide to join the man in diving? Because there is a pool that isn't so deep. Because it can be an amazing experience. Because it's a whole other world down there. Because she can see all kinds of fish and things. DCDBA

Aerobic Dancing

Transcript:

Some people say that aerobic dancing is a sport, and others say it's not. I've begun a class that teaches aerobics, and I would like to tell you about it. I think you'll be very excited about this vigorous exercise and will agree with me that it's a sport.

Aerobic dancing is like other sports in that it can help you improve your mental strength. Often, when doing it, you'll want to quit. Continuing, despite your desire to stop, forces you to be strong. The encouragement that you receive from those around you helps you to carry on for the entire 45 minutes until the end. It's something like running a long race.

Like swimming, aerobic dancing makes your body stronger. It quickens your heart beat and helps you to lose fat. Many football players, as well as athletes in other sports, do aerobic dancing to improve their fitness. Many other people enjoy it as well.

Aerobic dancing can change your life. If you participate regularly, it'll make you a better person, both mentally and physically. I recommend it to anyone who wants a little bit more out of life. 1. According to the passage, how do people feel about aerobic dancing? People don't agree about it being a sport. People of all ages enjoy doing it every day. People learn how to do it only in classes.

People don't know much about aerobic dancing.

Play Sound 2. In which way is aerobic dancing similar to other sports? It teaches good values. It makes the mind stronger. It improves your life. It rids you of stress.

Play Sound 3. Who will encourage you not to quit when doing aerobic dancing? The teacher of the class.

The person introducing the activity.

Other people in the class. A special coach in the room.

Play Sound 4. How is aerobic dancing like swimming? It helps you keep your figure. It helps you become stronger.

It brings you together with other people. It requires strength to do it right.

Play Sound 5. According to the speaker, who should take part in aerobic dancing? Only people who want to become better athletes. Only people who want to become healthier. Only people who want to lose weight and get fit. People who want more out of life.