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1、Unit15 Section One Tactics for ListeningPart1 Spot Dictation Hitting the Road and Staying at Home - All at OnceAmerica is full of vacation lodges . . . on wheels!They are known as motor homes - literally kitchens, living rooms, and beds on the move across America. There are more than 1.5 million of
2、these self-propelled rolling dwellings in the United States. They range from simple pick-up trucks with camper units attached to deluxe recreational vehicles - or RVs - as big as a moving van. Since a motor home vacation is often cheaper than a trip requiring stays at hotels and resorts, one might t
3、hink the RV industry is thriving, despite the longest and deepest recession since the 1930s. But not so. About 62,000 new motor homes rolled out of dealerships in , but just one-third that many were sold last year. Orders are up early this year, however, as consumer credit loosens somewhat.Out west,
4、 especially, where there are plenty of campgrounds and national parks, you see thousands of motor homes. Their owners have clubs, magazines, a national association - even conventions, twice a year! They are warmly welcomed in most places, because they are often retired couples who have money to spen
5、d, teachers with an entire summer available for travel, or well-behaved families on vacation. Many motor home owners have driven to all 50 U.S. states - except, of course, Hawaii, way out in the Pacific Ocean. Often neighbors take several trips together each year, sharing gasoline costs, home-cooked
6、 meals - not to mention laughs and memories. Even with poor gas mileage on most RV units, these vagabonds can travel for about one-fifth what others pay who fly, buy meals in restaurants, and stay in motels.And while drivers and passengers alike in large motor homes are supposed to keep their seat b
7、elts fastened on the road, its not uncommon to find someone in back reaching for cold refreshments, spreading maps out on a table - even taking a nap, fully reclined!Part2 Listening for GistMan: Hello. Woman: Hello, Sam . this is Paula Hansen. Sorry to bother you, but Im having a small problem I tho
8、ught you might be able to help me with. Man: Sure, Paula. Whats up? Woman: Well, you know Sarah and I moved into an off-campus apartment in the fall . , over on the west side of town. Anyway, weve been happy with it until the past couple of months. Man: Yeah? What happened? Woman: Well, the dishwash
9、er broke down, so we reported it to Ms Connors, the owner. She said shed take care of it, but a month went by and nothing happened. Man: Did you get back in touch with her? Woman: I got a repair person to give me an estimate. Then I sent it to her. When I didnt hear from her, I had the repair done.
10、And I deducted the cost from the rent check. Man: So whats the problem? Woman: She called here mad as a hornet. She said she couldve gotten the repair done for less money. Now shes threatening to evict us for not paying the full rent.Man: Hold on, Paula. It does sound pretty serious, but Im sure you
11、 can all sit down and work this out. Woman: Well, youre over at the law school, so I wondered if you would mind coming with Sarah and me when we go to talk to Ms Connors. Were supposed to meet with her tomorrow night at 8. Man: Sure, I havent studied a lot about contracts yet, but Id be glad to help
12、 you straighten things out. Why dont I stop by about 7:30? Woman: Thanks, Sam! Youre a lifesaver! Exercise Directions: A girl is talking to her friend about a problem she is having with the landlady. Write down the problem and the key words that help you decide. 1) The problem is that when the dishw
13、asher broke down. the girl had the repair done and deducted the cost from the rent check. Now the landlady is threatening to evict her and her roommate for / not paving the full rent. 2) The key words are dishwasher, broke down, reported, nothing happened, estimate, sent, didnt hear, repair done, de
14、ducted the cost, the rent check, evict, not paying the full rent.Section Two Listening ComprehensionPart1 DialogueUFO (Noise of car, radio playing H and Its 10:40 here on Island Radio . ) Jenny: Ooh, its cold. Lets turn the heating on. Mick: Its full on already. It must be freezing outside tonight.
15、Jenny: Its freezing in here as well. Still, its a lovely clear night. (Crackling sound on radio) Mick: Oh, whats wrong with the radio? Jenny: It sometimes does that when were near electricity cables. Mick: Well, I cant see any. Jenny: Perhaps its that car up there. Mick: What car? Jenny: That one up
16、 there. Do you see the lights? Mick: Oh yes. It looks a bit too far away for that, though. (Crackling) Oh, I cant stand this. Ill try again later, (Turns radio off). Jenny: Its a bit strange tough.Mick: What is? Jenny: Well, that car looks quite high up, as if its halfway up a hill.Mick: So? Jenny: Can you re
