新通用大学英语综合教程第三册听力原文Unit-4.docVIP

新通用大学英语综合教程第三册听力原文 Unit 4 Lesson 1 Part 1 I Want to Be a Doctor Ann: Ruth! This report’s due tomorrow. What are you dreaming about? Ruth: You know, I wish I’d gone to medical school instead of business school. Ann: What? Since when have you been interested in medicine? Ruth: Well, when I read about doctor shortages and terrible diseases, I think about how I could have made a difference in this world, an important difference…instead of doing these useless reports! Ann: Well, you’re young. Maybe it’s not too late. Ruth: Think so? Ann: Sure. But do you think maybe you could get your head out of the clouds and get back on task now? Ruth: Sorry about that. You can count on me. Part 2 Why Did They Change Their Mind? Conversation 1 M: So what did you want to be when you grew up? F: Me? I actually wanted to be a sculptor. And I was one for about five years. M: Really? So how come you’re an architect now? F: Do you know how hard it is to make a living being a sculptor? M: I can imagine. Conversation 2 F: Weren’t you going to marry that beautiful Spanish dancer — what was her name — Pilar? M: You remember?! You’re amazing! F: Who could forget Pilar? M: Hmmm. Well, she was something else! F: What made you change your mind? M: I never really changed my mind. My parents talked me out of it. Conversation 3 [M= Russian] M: I always thought you would be a lawyer. F: What do you mean? M: Well, you love to argue, and you love to win. F: To tell you the truth, I really thought I would be a lawyer too, but I didn’t pass the entrance exam. I took it twice. M: You’re kidding! F: Well, there’s more to law than arguing and winning. Conversation 4 F1: I remember that gorgeous Swede you were going to marry. F2: Oh, yes. Sven Svenson. He was some hunk. F1: Whatever happened? F2: I guess my tastes changed. I married Luigi instead. Part 3 Why Did Christina Change Her Mind about Each Activity? Simon: Hi, Christina. I’m Simon Wells, your career counselor. Let’s look at your resume … So…you stud