《新视野大学英语》是国务院批准的教育部“面向21世纪振兴行动计划”的重点工程“新世纪网络课程建设工程”项目系列教材之一。 由国家级名师上海交通大学郑树棠教授担任总策划和教材总主编，清华大学、上海交通大学和东北大学等全国十余所大学几十名资深教授和中青年骨干教师共同设计、编写和制作的教育部普通高等教育“十五”国家级规划教材，教育部大学英语推荐教材。
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Now Your Turn James: How do you like my new motorcycle, Robert? Im going to ride it into town. Robert: Its cool1 But dont you think its snowing too hard today? James: I dont mind. What I really like is style, and riding a motorcycle is really stylish...
A, complain about the awful weather. What awful weather! Its going to rain, I think. B, agree with A and complain about the weather forecast. I think so. Why did the weather forecast say its going to be fine today? They always make such mistakes! A,...
A, complain about the hot weather. Ugh, Ive had enough of these dog days. I am sweat all over. B, invite A to swim and take a sunbath. Why not go swimming and take a sunbath with me? A, say you are good at skiing but mot swimming. I am not a good swi...
V. Lets Talk Emma: Michael, whereabouts in China are you from? Michael: I was born in Beijing, but I live in Shanghai now. How about you? Emma: Im from Scotland. Michael: Oh? Whats it like? Emma: Well, the weather is pretty cold there. Actually, most...
VI. Furthering Listening and Speaking Task 1: Dust Storms American researchers say dust clouds from dry African deserts may be a threat to human health in the United States. The dust may contain many small organisms that could be dangerous. Each year...
Task 2: Mental Energy and Season You may not believe that our mental energy varies from season to season. But some people think that it does. Research has shown that climate and temperature have a definite effect on our mental abilities. Scientists h...
Task 3: Raining in My Heart The sun id out The sky is blue Theres not a cloud to spoil the view But its raining Raining in my heart The weatherman says fine today He doesnt know that youve gone away And its raining Raining in my heart Oh misery, mise...
II. Listening Skills Listening for Peoples Food Preferences 1. M: Jenny, the main courses here are steak, chicken or fish. Each comes with rice. So, what looks good to you? W: Gee, I had chicken last night, and I often eat fish for dinner. Maybe Ill...
III. Listening In Task 1: Fast Food Culture Since the late 1900s, Americans have begun to fully believe in their fast food culture. In 1994 alone, fast food restaurants in the United States sold over 5 billion hamburgers, making it a favorite meal an...
Task 2: McDonalds W: John, Im really hungry! M: Just get anything you want, its on me today. Im thinking about a hamburger and some chicken McNuggets. W: Thanks, man. That sounds good. I love milkshakes here. M: Me, too. The formula of McDonalds is r...
Task 3: American Eating Habits Eating habits in America really get a lot of criticism. But the truth is, it matters much where in America you look. In big cities, people are becoming more health-conscious every day. This is shown by what foods they c...
Task 4: An Announcement Have you ever dreamed of tasting your favorite McDonalds foods for only one dollar, and then, adding something to your Extra Value Meal? Now your dream can come true with McDonalds Dollar Menu. Great choices. Every day here at...
IV. Speaking Out...
Now Your Turn James: Hey, Lisa! The physics exam is over at last! Whatre you planning to do this weekend? Lisa: Oh, nothing special. You got any good ideas? James: We havent had a party for ages. How about having a pot-luck supper Saturday evening? E...
Model 2 What do you recommend?...
