MEDIA ENGLISH

LISTENING TO NEWS ARTICLE 2-1“What to expect ahead of Obama’s visit to Japan”

What to expect ahead of Obama’s visit to Japan

May 21, 2016 at 5:22 PM EDT

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/what-to-expect-ahead-of-obamas-visit-to-japan/

ALISON STEWART: Yesterday, __________ at the peace memorial museum in Hiroshima, examined somber reminders of the _________ event 71 years ago that still g____s the nation today.

On August 6, 1945, the U.S. dropped an _______-_________ on Hiroshima, killing 140,000 people. A second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki three days later, killing another 70,000. Japan __________ on September second.

Since World War II, ___ _____ American president has visited Hiroshima, until now.

JOSH EARNEST, WHITE HOUSE SPOKESMAN: The president intends to visit to send a much more forward looking signal about his ambition for ______ the goal of a planet without _________ ___________.

ALISON STEWART: But some Japanese are already ____________ with Obama’s visit. He is not expected to meet with survivors and does not plan to ____ an apology.

TOSHIKI FUJIMORI, ATOMIC BOMB SURVIVOR: Many atomic bomb survivors don’t think it’s ______ to not apologize.

MEDIA ENGLISH

LISTENING TO NEWS ARTICLE 2-2“What to expect ahead of Obama’s visit to Japan”

ALISON STEWART: On Thursday in Tokyo, members of a survivors group ____________ an apology. In addition to injuries and __________ ________, many of the estimated 180,000 survivors have _______ __________ in employment and marriage.

TERUMI TANAKA, ATOMIC BOMB SURVIVOR: I think an apology is needed for the real victims who suffered. But not all survivors agree.

CHISAKO TAKEOKA, ATOMIC BOMB SURVIVOR: If he comes here and sees _______ horrible thing the atomic bomb is, I think that’s enough.

ALISON STEWART: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said ___ apology is necessary and Obama’s historic visit will achieve another goal.

SHINZO ABE, PRIME MINISTER, JAPAN: I believe that by visiting Hiroshima, understanding the reality of radiation ________ there, and _______ his opinions there, president Obama is going to provide a strong ______ ____ achieving a world ______ of nuclear weapons.

ALISON STEWART: Abe is expected to _____________ president Obama on during the Hiroshima visit on Friday.

TOEIC LISTENING

NEW TOEIC LISTEING

Part 4. 71-73

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Part 4. 74-76OK, before you start serving food, I want to let you know that the

restaurant is a bit understaffed tonight. Tamara called me this afternoon

to let me know that she has a cold. So I’m asking each of you to be in

charge of one extra table tonight. Please also remember to tell each

table of guests about our new menu special-it’s a rice dish with assorted

grilled vegetables. I think it’ll be very popular because many of our

customers have been asking for more vegetarian options. That’s all for

tonight.

Part 4. 77-79

Hello and welcome to the tenth annual Video Game

Expo. My name is Jay Patal, and I’m the president of

Ludlow Enterprises, one of the official sponsors of this

year’s trade show. I’m here to tell you about an exciting

opportunity. Our company is developing a new video

game, and we want your story ideas! Send us an e-mail

describing your vision for the plot of the next Ludlow

adventure game. If your idea is selected as the winner,

we’ll arrange for your to travel to Tokyo, with all expenses

paid, for next year’s Video Game Expo.

Part 4. 80-82

Today, tourists and residents alike gathered at the Keller Center to

view the latest exhibit that opened this morning. The exhibit, called

Island Garden, features a wide variety of tropical plants and will run

through the end of the month. As many of you know, the Keller

Center is renowned for its commitment to the environment. They

recently hired architect Sean Briggs to design a new visitors’ center

with the requirement that the new building run primarily on energy

from solar panels. The center’s board of directors was impressed with

the portfolio that Mr. Briggs presented to them, and said that his

designs were the strongest they had seen.

Part 4. 83-85

Attention Garrington Grace employees. Starting next month we’re

installing new digital locks on all of the exterior doors. Everyone will need

to get a new, um, digital key. Bring your employee ID badge to the

security desk, and the guard will make a new key for you. The new keys

will be linked exclusively to your employee ID, so we will be able to see

who enters and leaves the building at any given time. There’s more

information available about the upcoming security changes in the

company newsletter, so make sure to check that out. After reviewing it,

if you have any questions, talk to your department head. Thanks.

Part 4. 86-88

Hello Mr. Lee, this is Thomas from BKS Auto Shop calling with some

information about your car repair. I know we told you that it would take

until next week to get the part we ordered, but we got the part early,

and I was able to finish the repair. We’re going to be closing for the day

in a few minutes, but you’re welcome to come get your car anytime

tomorrow. If you need a ride to the shop tomorrow, let me know, and I

can arrange one for you.

Part 4. 89-91So I called this meeting to discuss our contract with Torland Advertising

and to decide whether we should…ahm…should continue to use them

to develop our radio advertising materials. I had a discussion with their

people yesterday and I have to say, I’m a little concerned. They seem

much more focused on cutting their costs than they are on providing

good quality advertising for us. Here’s the thing. If we decide to end this

business relationship, we’ll need to pay them for anything they’ve

already developed. Please take a minute to look at this contract with

me. You’ll see that’s part of the agreement we made.

Part 4. 92-94

We’re happy to see you all at this seminar this

afternoon—we have a lot of useful information to cover.

But before we start, a few administrative details. There will

be one break, half way through the afternoon. You can

leave your laptops here if you leave the room—there will

always be someone in here—but do keep your money

and phones or…ah…other small electronic devices with

you. Don’t leave them at the tables. And please note

that there’s an error in your printed program: there will be

a change—a switch—in times for the last two presenters.

Ms. Ohta has to leave a little early today.

Part 4. 95-97As most of you know, I was sure our new Web site would have all sorts of

glitches, but luckily I was wrong. So far we haven’t encountered any

technical difficulties, and our customers are mostly pleased with the new

services we’re offering. They especially like the feature to receive e-mail

notifications when out-of-stock products are refilled. One thing that’s

surprising me, though, is how different age groups are responding to the

Web site design. The results on this graph are, um, not what I expected.

Jen, I want you to look into why this age group is the happiest with the

site. Hopefully we can use that information to boost overall satisfaction.

Part 4. 98-100Hi, Ken. It’s Jenny calling from Operations here at the head office. I’m

guessing you’re on your way to Stan’s Office Supply. Listen—I have a

copy of your “to buy” list of things for our first-floor lounge, and there’s

good news. According to the flyer I got this morning, every item on the

list is on sale except for that desk fan—it’s still full-price. But we’ll pay less

for the round table for sure. When you get back, we’ll need to set up the

furniture right away since the clients are coming on Wednesday, and

we’ll be holding some small meetings in that room. OK. See you soon

then.

DEVELOPING

LISTEING SKILLS 3

Unit 5. Music

Look & Listen1. M: Excuse me. Do you have any Tejano music?

W: I’m sorry, I’m new here. What kind of music are you looking for?

M: Tejano music. It’s a traditional music from the northern part of

Mexico and the southern part of Texas.

W: I’m not sure if we have any of that kind of music. Let me ask the

manager.

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKQBCa1oFXM)

2. W: How come you always come to work so energetic?

M: I listen to rock music as I get ready for work. I play it on the radio from the moment I wake up until I get to work.

W: I usually have to drink lots of coffee to wake up.

3. M: the music is too loud here.

W: it’s rap music. I say the louder, the better.

M: It hurts my ears. How can you stand it? Next time we come here, I’m bringing earplugs.

W: Don’t worry. The next time I want to come here, I won’t bother asking you to come along.

4. W: Have you heard the great new electronic version of this jazz song?

M: No, how is it different?

W: The song is longer with a faster beat and more repetitive.

M: I don’t think I’d like it. It sounds like it might be boring to listen to.

Listening Practice-How would you

answer?1. What do you think of this band?

2. Do you recognize this song?

3. What does that kind of music

sound like?

4. Have you heard the new

version of this song?

5. What is that you’re listening to?

Listening Practice-How would you ask?

1.No, not really.

2.I play the violin.

3.I did a long time ago.

4.Sure, I love this song.

5.I don’t have a ticket.

Conversation Pictures

1. W: Could you turn up the radio please?

M: Sure, I love this song.

W: Me, too, the music is so soothing. It reminds me of my childhood.

M: I find it helps me get to sleep at night.

2. M: Excuse me , what time will the music start?

W: They usually start at 8:00.

M: This is my favorite band. I follow them everywhere. The drummer is incredible.

W: Wow, you must be a big fan! I’ve never heard them before.

3. M: I’m going to take piano lessons.

W: Have you ever played before?

M: Yes, a long time ago, I used to

know how to play a lot of fun pop

songs, but I’ve forgotten most of it.

W: You’ll probably pick it up again

quickly. I bet you remember more

than you think you do.

4. W: Last night, I saw a girl playing the flute right here on this street corner.

M: I don’t like people playing music in public.

W: But it was so lovely. She played with such grace and style.

M: I bet she just wanted to make a little bit of money.

Short DialogsDialog 2

W: What is your favorite musical instrument?

M: I’ve always liked the way a saxophone sounds.

W: I like the piano. You can play so many different kinds of music on

the piano. You can play it loudly, softly, quickly, or slowly.

M: True, but the saxophone has such a smooth sound. And you

can’t carry a piano around. It’s too big and heavy.

1. What is a benefit described of the piano?

2. What is a benefit described of the saxophone?

Dialog 3.

M: Every year, during the holiday season, my family goes to hear

Handel’s Messiah.

W: I’ve never gotten a chance to hear it played live.

M: You should join us this year.

W: Does the city orchestra have good singers for it?

M: Yes, they bring in professional singers every year for the concert.

W: That sounds like it would be wonderful. I’d love to go, thank you.

Short Talk 2

M: My wife introduced me to Sandra Peterson last night. Sandra is

the first-chair violinist for the city orchestra. I was actually

surprised that my wife knew Sandra. My wife enjoys playing in a

non-professional chamber orchestra in her free time, but I had no

idea how she would meet someone like Sandra. Then Sandra

explained to me that she d had actually been roommates with

my wife when they were in music school together. I find it very

interesting to think that both of these women went to the same

school and studied the same instrument. However, they’ve

ended up living very different lives after music school.

Q1. what is Sandra Peterson’s job?

Q2. what can be inferred about the man’s wife?

Short Talk 3W: Hi, Tamara. It’s Jasmine. I got your message about going to the

jazz festival this weekend. I know the tickets are free and there

are going to be some great performers there, but I’m not sure I

want to go. I hate to drive in that part of town where they hold

the festival. All of those one-way streets confuse me. Plus, there is

the headache of trying to find parking during the festival. It’s

always crazy down there, and even if you can find parking, it

costs a fortune. Anyway, if you don’t have to drive, then may be

I’ll consider going with you. Give me a call and we can talk some

more about it. Bye.

Picture Matching

1. W: the seats we had at the rock concert were great.

M: I thought they were too close to the speakers.

W: But we were right near the stage, with a great view of the band.

2. M: The seat we had at the concert were great.

W: I thought they were too far from the stage.

M: But we were center stage at the front of the balcony. That’s the

perfect spot for a full view of the orchestra.

Listen & Choose

Q3.

M: What do you think of this song?

W: I like the rhythm.

M: Me, too. It’s very easy to dance to.

W: Would you like to dance with me?

M: Sure, I’d love to dance.

3. Most likely, where are the speakers?

Q4. W: Hey, you look familiar.

M: So do you.

W: Have you ever played in the

downtown music festivals?

M: I perform in the Beethoven Festival

every year.

W: That must be where we’ve seen

each other before.

4. When did the speakers see each

other before?

Q5~6. W: Excuse me. What is that you’re listening to?

M: It’s called Tibetan throat singing.

W: I’ve never heard anything like it before. That’s just

people singing, with no musical instruments?

M: Yes, it’s an old traditional style of music. Tibetan monks

spend many years learning the technique.

5. What is the man listening to?

6. What is the woman’s reaction to the music?

7

W: the coffee house had a guitar player and singer last night.

M: How were they?

W: The guitar player seemed a bit nervous.

M: That’s funny. He must have had stage fright, but the coffee

house is such a small space to play at.

W: Yeah. Anyway, the singer was good. She made up for any lack in

the guitarist’s performance.

7. According to the woman, which musician performed better?

8~9

M: Did you recognize the song being played in the elevator?

W: Yes, I thought I was the only person who knew it.

M: I knew it right away. It was played at my senior prom.

W: Mine, too! We must have graduated around the same time.

M: it’s been so long since I heard it.

W: you know you’re getting old when music from your youth is

played in elevators.

8. Which is true about the speakers?

9. When they were young, where did each person hear the song?