21世纪大学实用英语综合教程第二册听力答案及原文（unit8）.doc

Unit 8 Ⅳ. Class Presentation Listening Speaking The Language for Asking For and Giving Reasons 1. Directions: You are going to listen to an instructor explaining the language necessary for asking for and giving reasons. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with the missing words. Instructor: We are interested in what is going on around us. We tend to ask “why” because whatever happens in the physical world or among us, there is a reason behind it. Since we are curious about the unknown, we push through scientific frontiers (前沿) to explore it. To live is to know. Raising questions and asking for answers can sharpen (使敏锐) our minds. Pick up the following sentences to ask for reasons: — Do you know why we have different reasons? — Why do you think we long to discover? — What’s the reason why we get tired? — Have you any idea why it is so difficult? — How did it come about that we got so much rain? — Is that the reason you got a cold? — How come it happens that way? Pick up the following sentence to give reasons: — The reason why we have different seasons is that the earth moves around the sun. — Well, you see, discovery is exciting. — Well, the thing is, the boby needs to rest. — It’s (simply) because it takes time! — Let me explain: it was the rainy season. — Yes, you’re dead right. — The weather has much to do with making it happen. — The credit goes to physical exercise. — Well, this is the beginning of the story. — Well, this is part of the story. — Yes, this is the whole story. — The reason is…. 2. Directions: Now raise as many questions as possible in class and see whether there are answers to them. Try to use the language picked up in Exercise 1. Asking For and Giving Reasons 3. Directions: Before you listen to the first conversation, read the following words and expressions which may be new to you. appetite 食欲 the latter 后者