新世纪大学英语视听说教程3原文-(unit3).docVIP

Unit 3 Life Is All About Change Listening Audio Track 3-3-1/ Audio Track 3-3-2 Lee: Hi, Ellie. Ellie: Hi, Lee. How are you? Lee: Good. Hey there, Brandon. He’s so cute. And you’re such a good mother. Ellie: Thanks. Everyone says, “It’s not always easy with your first child.” You know, I agree with them! Lee: How old is he now? Ellie: He just turned two a month ago. Lee: Oh, no. … “The terrible twos.” Right? Ellie: Yep. It’s so exhausting … for both of us! Lee: Does he throw things around? And cry a lot more? Ellie: Yes, exactly. Sometimes he hits me. I don’t know. He was so well-behaved before. Lee: It happens to most babies. They turn two and their personality changes. Ellie: It sounds like you have some experience with “the terrible twos.” Lee: I certainly do. My children are five and eleven now. But I still remember when they were young. Ellie: What can I do? Lee: Well, remember that it will pass. … It won’t last forever. Try to be patient. Audio Track 3-3-3/ Audio Track 3-3-4 Mandy: My homework assignment is too hard. Mom: What is it? Mandy: I’m doing an oral report on an accomplished woman. I chose Sadako Ogata. I have to present it to the class tomorrow. Mom: Do you know the material? Mandy: I think so. Mom: OK, let’s practice. I’ll ask you some questions. Mandy: OK. Mom: All right then, just why is Sadako Ogata well known? Mandy: She worked for the United Nations as the High Commissioner on Refugees. She worked in that job for ten years and supervised 2,200 people. Mom: Hmmm … What are refugees? I don’t know that word. Mandy: Mom! Come on, you know that word! Mom: Honey, we’re practicing remember? You have to really know this material. Mandy: All right. Refugees are people who leave their countries to escape war or other problems. Mom: Is the refugee issue a big problem? Mandy: Yes. Worldwide there are now about 17 million refugees. Mom: Wow! Last question. Why did you choose Ms. Ogata for your report? Mandy: She’s an incredible woman. She moved to the United