Should Square Dancing Be Stopped in Public？
　　A group of senior Chinese ladies dancing in New York’s Sunset Park were recently confronted by local police over noise complaints from nearby residents. The local court even served a summons related to a certain Ms. Wang. 　　The news soon triggered heated discussion across China， with many believing the incident to involve a cultural conflict between the East and West， while others view it as a form of discrimination against Chinese in the United States. 　　The group， which normally practices in Sunset Park， has performed to New York’s Chinese and other local communities on many occasions， with membership continually on the increase. 　　A survey on the Chinese community in Seattle has revealed the importance of respecting local habits and public resources among residents. 　　Deng Zuolie ()： Every country has its own legal system and local habits. Migrants are supposed to respect local laws and customs to avoid friction between different ethnic groups and ensure harmony. 　　Wang Jiao ()： In China， it’s quite common to see seniors dance either in their communities or in parks. Sometimes， it is really noisy， though no one will bother to stop them. When it comes to the United States， where it goes against the law to bother others on public occasions， these ladies do need to respect local habits. 　　Nie Zhixin ()： This dance issue should be analyzed from two aspects. One pertains to the seniors’ freedom and obligations， while the other centers on U.S. police behavior in the process of law enforcement. 　　For senior citizens in China， to dance together is a way to maintain health and be social. Many Chinese have brought this hobby with them when moving to the United States and have done much to spread Chinese culture. The United States is a diverse society， and in many cases， Chinese dancers are tolerated and even appreciated. 　　Meanwhile， the United States is a society based on the rule of law， and due to cultural differences， local regulations seem to be very different from those in China. As a result， some old Chinese ladies dancing in New York’s Sunset Park found themselves caught in an embarrassing situation. In China， people like to watch old people dance， and even if the noise disturbs surrounding residents， no police force will ever get involved. In the United States， however， locals and immigrants from other nations view such noise as a breach of their right to enjoy tranquility. Calling the police is regarded as the most efficient way to solve such a problem. 　　Before， these ladies probably did not understand local customs and rules. However， since the incident took place， they should perhaps know a little better next time and keep the noise to a minimum. People from different nations are often supposed to reach compromises， while respecting and tolerating each other. 　　As for U.S. police practice， there might still be some room for improvement. Some were said to be rather rude， leading to allegations of “racial discrimination，” which is a sensitive topic in U.S. society. 　　If the involved parties could be more tolerant， and solve such problems without involving the court， perhaps immigrants would mix more. 　　Chao Bai (Southern Daily)： Square dancing is often seen in China. It is a way for senior ladies to have fun. 　　However， the cultural and legal environment is quite different in the United States. These ladies did affect other people’s lives. We feel sorry for what they have done in New York， and hope our compatriots planning to go and live abroad learn to respect local ways of life. 　　Li Xianzi (Yanzhao Evening News)： There exists a big gap between Western and Oriental culture. Square dancing， which is very common in Chinese communities， seems to be resisted in the United States. 　　We can’t complain that people from other nations are too picky with regards to these ladies. In many cities， seniors like to gather and dance at night， which ensures joy， health and entertainment. 　　However， every coin has two sides. Such dancing， however innocent， can easily disturb public peace. We have seen incidents on the Internet where conflicts broke out between residents who could no longer bear the noise. Noisy square dancing has become a common social concern in many Chinese cities， but the authorities have paid little attention to it. 　　In the United States， locals often solve such problems via legal means. 　　Hu Shui (www.)： In China， it’s unimaginable that senior ladies taking part in square dancing would be sent to court for disturbing the peace. 　　Many Chinese love exciting， busy and festive occasions. People tend to express their happiness through setting off firecrackers and through dance. You may see it as an optimistic side of the Chinese national character. However， we have to admit that some people tend to neglect public order while enjoying themselves. 　　Square dancing is a form of entertainment and physical exercise， which is a good thing. However， many of us might have had the following experiences： You want to sleep late into noon on weekend mornings， but find it impossible because the senior citizens are dancing since the early hours， making a lot of noise. Sometimes， you want to have a rest or talk with friends in a quiet park， only to be interrupted repeatedly by music associated with group dancing. 　　Is it all right for senior citizens to dance in public？ And when should they be allowed to do so？ This is a rather controversial topic. However， due to cultural differences， this habit has already affected New York residents. 　　Whatever your choice of entertainment， it is important not to affect other people’s lives. Square dancing is only one of many activities during which people should mind their behavior.
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Should Square Dancing be Stopped Many of us might have had the following experiences: you want to sleep late into noon on weekend mornings, but find it impossible because the senior citizens are dancing since the early hours, making a lot of noise. Sometimes，you want to have a rest or take a walk with friends in a quiet park, only to be interrupted repeatedly by music associated with group dancing. Admittedly, it is really an annoying problem.
Recently an increasing number of people have complained that square dancing brings severe noise problem to daily life. It raises a complex question whether square dancing should be stopped. As far as I’m concerned, the disadvantages of square dancing far outweigh its advantages. So we should stop square dancing. On the one hand, dancing can easily disturb public peace. for senior citizens in China, to dance together is a way to maintain health and be social. There is no doubt that square dancing can exert positive effects on the old physically and psychologically. But each coin has two sides. We have seen conflicts broke out between residents who could no longer bear the noise. What’s more, it results in unpleasant association with neighbors. Until present, noisy square dancing has become a common social concern in many Chinese cities, but the authorities have paid little attention to it. On the other hand, square dancing damages the right of others. In my perspective, whatever your choice of entertainment is，it is important not to affect other people’s lives. We have to admit that some people tend to neglect public order while enjoying themselves. For example, there is a square which is used by people to play sports such as badminton and basketball. And everyone have access to the public place. However, sometimes it's occupied by a group of ladies who do square dancing. No one blames them for their behavior because square dancing might be the only way for them to enrich their life.
To settle the problem better, more effective measures should be taken out. The government should play a leading role in solving this problem. Establishing more entrainment infrastructure is the best way. More rules and police force should get involved. So seniors perhaps know a little better next time and keep the noise to a minimum. In addition to this, seniors could also come to change their lifestyle and have fun in other ways. In a word, we are living in a big family. Only when we respect and tolerate each other, can we have a harmonious society.
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I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth. No single space project in this period will be more impressive to mankind, or more important for the long-range
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What decisions have been made by EU, the U.S. and Canada after a case of foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed in France? EU has imposed further restrictions on the movement of livestock. The U.S. and Canada have issued temporary bans on the import of animal produce from EU. Tapescript: 1. Central Bank governors from more than a dozen countries have been meeting in Hong Kong today. One subject they likely discussed is the outlook for the global economy because of the U. S. slowdown and Japan's struggling recovery. Another topic they may have discussed is how to strengthen financial markets in emerging economies in Asia and elsewhere. 2. A United Nations' report says the worldwide total of foreign investment grew by nearly 40% last year to more than 600 billion dollars. The report by the UN Conference on Trade and Development, UNCTAD says most of it took place between developed countries as big companies took one another over. economy?3. 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Share Index: Dow Jones Standrd and Poor’s 500 NASDAQ: 3. Share Index: Dow Jones NASDAQ FT100 CAC Quarante DAX 4. Most active stocks: Cable and Wireless HKT HSBC Hutchison Shanglongkai Property up $ 0.45 down $ 0.50 down $ 0.50 up $ 2.25 8,094 ( - 66 ) 1,662 ( -36 ) ( -33, -1% ) ( -1% ) (- 3 ) 10,116 1,254 (-1.5%) (+96) (+6) (up to) (up to) 6,783 4,390 closed (+45) (+20)China Telecom Chang Kong Pacific Century Cyberworlds CCT Telecom New World CyberBase Hanong Holdings Gold prices: Hong Kong gold: London gold: 5. Earnings: Philips Electronics (last year): Royal Dutch Shell (4th quarter):down $ 1.50 down $ 0.25 down $ 0.10 down $ 0.275 down $ 0.075 down $ 0.25HK$ 2,670 US $ 289$ 2.4 billion ($ 300 million) $ 3.6 billion $ 0.70 per share ( $ 0.02 up)Electronic Data Systems (4th quarter):Tapescripts: 1. The dollar is trading at one German mark seventy-three point three and at 126.9 Japanese yen. The pound buys one dollar sixty-two point four. In New York, the Dow Share Index closed 45 higher at 6,783. Earlier London's 100 Share Index ended 20 higher at 4,390. In Tokyo, the Nikkei Share Index is closed for a holiday. 2. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 96 points at 10,116. The Standard and Poor's 500 Index gained 6 points to close at 1,254. But the NASDAQ Index lost 1.5% as high technology and Internet stocks were battered. 3. Right now the Dow is down another 66 points at 8,094; the NASDAQ Composite down 3 points at 1,662. Turning to Europe's major markets: London stocks were hit by a wave of profit taking after five st the FT 100 Index down 36 Paris seeing losses as well, the CAC quarante down 33 points or 1%; and Frankfurt's DAX also fell 1% after briefly moving into record territory. 4. The Hang Seng Index closed down 89 points at 3,521. The turnover was 7.71 billion dollars. Now look at the ten most active stocks. Cable and Wireless HKT up 45 cents, HSBC holdings down 50 cents, Hutchison down 50 cents, Shanglongkai Property up $2.25, and China Telecom down $1.50, Chang Kong up 25 cents, Pacific Century Cyberworlds down 10 cents, CCT Telecom down 27.5 cents, New World Cyberspace down 7.5 cents, and Hanong Holdings down 25 cents. The Hang Seng Index future for November and December were all down. Hong Kong gold closed at 2,670 Hong Kong dollars, and London gold is trading at 289 U.S. dollars. 5. Consumer electronics maker Philips Electronics reported a lower than expected profit for last year. The company made about $2.4 billion, more than $300 million below estimates. Oil company Royal Dutch Shellposted its earnings. It made roughly a $3.6 billion profit for its fourth quarter. That was essentially in line with Street expectations. Electronic Data Systems also reported its fourth quarter numbers last night. 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Mike Ozanian, the Forbes editor who compiled the list, says there is a growing trend of international mergers and acquisitions, citing companies such as Daimler-Chrysler and BP-Amoco, the Anglo-American Oil Company. Mr. Ozanian says that despite the huge capitalizations of many Internet-related firms, none were included because most have little, if any, profits -- at least not yet. B Summary: This news report gives us a general picture of the U.S. stock market. It also presents some analysts' views on the market. Statements: 1. The Dow Jones Industrial Average went up less than one percent, to 10,546. 2. An analyst said that sales growth at Intel could be stronger than expected. 3. Retail stocks gained on stronger-than-expected sales because of the Thanksgiving holiday shopping season. 4. Sales of existing homes fell a steep 3.9% in October, their second monthly decline. 5. According to investment strategist Alan Skrainka, this is a very good entry point for a long-term investor to get into the market. Tapescript: U.S. stock prices were mixed on Monday, with the &blue-chips& in a rally mode. But volume was only moderate after a holiday-shortened week last week, showing lingering uncertainty among investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average went up 75 points, less than one percent, to 10,546. The S & P 500 Index gained 7 points. But the NASDAQ Composite backed off an early rally, taking a loss of almost one percent on weakness in selected technology stocks. The Dow Industrials actually got a boost from their technology components. Shares of Intel traded higher after an analyst said sales growth at the leading computer chip-maker could be stronger than expected. Microsoft stock also edged higher. Retail stocks gained on stronger-than-expected sales over the Thanksgiving weekend, as the holiday shopping season got underway. However, analysts caution the retail picture is still clouded because many stores offered bargains to attract shoppers. Experts worry that higher oil prices and interest rates will make this a less than merry Christmas season for U.S. merchants. The latest on the U.S. economy points to slower growth. Sales of existing homes fell a steep 3.9 percent in October, their second monthly decline. Many analysts think uncertainty over the economy makes it increasingly likely that the major stock averageswill close lower for the year. But investment strategist Alan Skrainka says the longer-term looks better. &No one can guess what will happen to the market over the next month. But over the long-term, we think the market looks very good. If you're a long-term investor, this is a very good entry point for getting into the market because this is what you've been waiting for. All the fear and uncertainty in the marketplace is setting us up for some very good values in the market.&Part III Voice mail may cost company’s business A Jud Jessup (TakeCare HMO): …personalized service…”high service”…getting a recording…efficient…cost effective… …individual problems…. Stanley Plogue (Plogue Research): …a fourth…let out…voice mail system…given up… Sandy hale (Pacific Bell):… bottom line…costs…more efficient…customer service operations…a valuable tool. B 1. T C 3. Five years ago, people were wary of voice-mail. 4. TakeCare used a funny voice-mail message in its advertisements. 6. Voice-mail decreases contact between customers and companies. 7. The problem is not the technology, but the voice-mail menus. 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. T 6. F 7. F 8. T 9. T 10. TPart IV Business jargon A 1. …language shorthand…. 2. …overuse business jargon…a negative effect… 3. …a low opinion…management jargon…a third…a lack of confidence…one infive …untrustworthy…cover something up. 4. …an effective boss…can easily understand…of management jargon.B 1. T C 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. F1. blue-sky thinking: imagine new or different ways of doing things 2. get our ducks in a row: have everything arranged efficiently 3. brain dump: tell everything you know about a particular subject 4. think outside the box: be creative in how you think about problems 5. the helicopter view: an overview 6. a heads up: a warning 7. that’s a real no-brainer: that’s simple英语专业学生经典的听力材料 Unit 4 World News: Up in SpacePart I Warming up A 1. To Mars / March of next year. 2. Because of a mechanical problem. 3. 5 males and 2 females. 4. NASA / At the end of September, 83 days after landing. 5. To return home at the Kennedy Space Center after completing repairs on the Hubble Telescope. B Mir Facts 15 years the Soviet Union, now Russia $ 4.2 billion (for building and maintaining) 10 years (1986 ―
tons 9,900 cubic feet 63 feet wide and 85 feet long 104 cosmonauts, astronauts46 438 days 747 days, three Mar. 23rd, Part II News reports A Summary : … the smallest and most earth-like extra solar planet. Answers to questions: 1. About a dozen. 2. Five times the mass of the earth. 3. A red dwarf. 4. Two. 5. One is similar to Neptune and the other is 8 times the mass of the earth. B Event : NASA’s 12-year program of Mars ? Starting time: 1996 ? Finishing time: 2008 First installment: ? Names of spacecrafts: the Mars Global Surveyor Orbiter / the Pathfinder Lander ? Arrival time: 1997 ? Mission: To collect and analyze rocks Second installment: ? Names of spacecrafts: the Polar Lander / the Mars Climate Orbiter ? Launch time: December? Arrival time: Next December Mission: a. To inspect for subsurface water b. To measure the distribution of water vapor, dust and condensates Grand finale: ? Launch time: 2005 ? Return time: 2008 ? Mission: To return soil and rock samples to Earth. Part III Returning to the Moon Summary: … UK’s possible collaboration with China on the Chang’e program. Answers to the questions: 1. Four phases 2. a. robotic spacecraft b. to return astronauts to the moon c. to set up a permanent space station 3. Building of scientific instruments by UK 4. Five days 5. Thirteen days 英语专业学生经典的听力材料 Unit 6 Science and Technology Part I Warming up A1. 1. This news item is about a kind of new bulletproof vest made of silk. 2. This news item is about research done by American and Japanese researchers to predictsevere weather in and around the Indian Ocean. 3. This news item is about a chess match between a world champion and the rest of the world on the Internet. 4. This news item is about the significance of the discovery of the structure of DNA. 5. This news item is about NEC's new robot that talks and under-stands orders. A2 1. While silk threads may be soft, they can be used to produce a stronger yarn than copper threads. 2. American and Japanese researchers have discovered a strong connection between extreme weather and conditions in the ocean. 3. Visitors to the site have 24 hours to vote on their counter move helped by a team of young chess experts who will suggest strategies. 4. Understanding its code has helped to unlock the mechanics of inherited disease, as well as beneficial biological traits such as intelligence and body strength. 5. The robot from NEC can record and send video mail through the Internet and switch on TVs, VCRs and air conditioners.Tapescript. 1. Thai silk is known for its beauty and elegance. But a research team has found a new use for it. A bulletproof vest made of silk was put to the test at a shooting range in Thailand. After several rounds of gunfire, the vest was examined. The bullets were stuck in the first layer of fifteen pieces of silk. A member of the research team says while silk threads may be soft, they can be used to produce a stronger yarn than copper threads, the material used in regular bulletproof vests. 2. American and Japanese researchers say they are a step closer to predicting severe weather inand around the Indian Ocean. Researchers have analyzed weather data from the region over the past 40 years and they've discovered a strong connection between extreme weather and conditions in the ocean. A BBC science correspondent says the findings could make it easier to predict droughts or, indeed, periods of heavy rainfall. 3. The world chess champion Garry Kasparov began a match against the rest of the world on the Internet. Kasparov made his first move with a meter-high pawn before an audience of chess fans at a park in New York. The move was immediately posted on a special website set up by the Microsoft corporation. Visitors to the site have 24 hours to vote on their counter move helped by a team of young chess experts who will suggest strategies. 4. Few scientific advances of this or any millennium can rival in significance the discovery of the structure of DNA, the basic molecule of life. Knowledge of the structure of DNA helps explains many things, including genetic mutation and , through it, evolution. Understanding its code has helped to unlock the mechanics of inherited disease, as well as beneficial biological traits such as intelligence and body strength. The discovery of the DNA molecule also paved the way for many of today’s cutting-edge sciences, including genetic engineering, a controversial branch of knowledge that raises new ethical and moral questions that are certain to be with us far into the next millennium. 5. Some say it's hard to find good help these days, but a Japanese electronics firm thinks it's found the answer. It's a robot that talks and understands orders. The robot from NEC can record and send video mail through the Internet and switch on TVs and VCRs. And if it's becoming a bit warm for you, one simple command and the robot will switch on the air conditioner.B. 2. lightning X rays patronizing EnthusiaticLaser Yeast Friction RecyclingBored Friendly / intimate Loudly but neutral PatientlyTapescript: 1 .... Yes, you see, it's the force of attraction between any two objects. The strength of the force depends on the mass of the objects and the distance between them. Er... the most obvious effect is the way objects on the surface of the earth are attracted towards the center of the earth... 2 .... as it comes down it goes relatively slowly 100 to 1,000 miles per hour and you can't see it, but the return stroke goes up from the earth to the cloud and it goes at over 87,000 miles per hour and that's the one you can see, you see, the one that goes back up. It's really just a very large, powerful spark. The distance in miles you are away from it is the time in seconds between it and the sound you hear... 3 .... Well, they were first discovered in 1895 and they can penetrate matter that is opaque to light. Some matter is more transparent to them than others, which means you can see inside somebody. They are actually quite dangerous and people who work with them wear special protective clothing... 4 .... ordinary light consists of electromagnetic waves of different frequencies and phase(s). This is a bundle of waves of the same frequency and phase. You can create the beams from a ruby rod or a tube of carbon dioxide that's stimulated with flashes of ordinary light. The word is an acronym for light amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation. Now, does anybody ... 5 .... they're all types of fungus. There are many different kinds of them but the best known are the ones used in cooking and brewing. When they're mixed with sugar they cause the sugar toferment and two things happen: first carbon dioxide is given off and second alcohol is formed, but when the proportion reaches 12%, it's all killed off naturally... 6 .... in contact with each other, there's a resistance to movement between them. The main reason why we use ball bearings and lubricating oil i the main reason why rubber is used in tires and shoes is to increase the effect of it ... 7 .... No, it's the process whereby materials are used again. Normally, it is cheaper to do this because it's more energy-efficient. On the other hand, one material that's hard to deal with in this way is plastic -- there are so many types that it's very difficult to separate ... Part II A: 1. identify, Catalog, map and analyze / 100,000 2. A: a piece of DNA, the basic Molecule of life B: on chromosomes in every cells C: produce chemical instructions the cell needs in order to build and run the human body. III: Significance A: cure or prevent B: desirable genetic traits C: the brain, consciousness and the mind D: a scientific description IV controversy Abuse 2. warfare 囊性纤维变性 听力原文： The goal of the human genome project initiated in the early 1990s is to identify, catalog, mapand analyze every one of the estimated 100,000 genes in the human body. If the multi-billion-dollar project is successful, its effects may be as fundamental to the human future as the discovery of fire and seed agriculture once were. To understand the significance of the human genome project, it is necessary to know that each gene is a piece of DNA, the basic molecule of life. Genes are located on chromosomes that in turn reside in every cell in arrangements similar to the alternately colored rungs on a ladder. The sequence of genetic rungs produces the chemical instructions the cells need in order to build and run the human body. By identifying the location and makeup of each gene, the genome project should help scientists cure orPart III Latest breakthroughs in technology A. 1. What is the trend for electronics in the future? Integrated, smaller, faster, better 2. What is the theme for electronics in the future? The combination of computers and communications and then having them disappear from our sight B. Tapescript: &Everybody thinks of technology as somebody in a lab coat, you know, tinkering with computer chips, but technology is really about how we live and how we communicate.& Suzanne Cantra is the &What's New?& editor at Popular Science magazine, a magazine that has been following advances in technology for more than a hundred years. The most fanciful dream of mankind is today a startling reality.& Remember when television was considered a fad of the future? &It may not be long before our news events and currentworld happenings will be witnessed in thousands of homes.& Boy, were they wrong? This recorder shows how far television has come. T-Bo's personal TV, an NBC investment, is one of the products that caught Cantra's eye. &One of the benefits of having a computer recording video is that the computer can read the video broadcast as it comes in so if the phone rings, you can hit pause on a live broadcast.& And not only that, this sort of smart VCR learns which TV shows and characters you like to watch and records them for you. This device is only one of a hundred items, Cantra says, best represents the future. And while we couldn't show you all of them, here are a few that reflect some of the new trends. Like Ericsson's R380. You can make calls, browse the web, check your calendar and send and receive email, all in this one device. &This cell phone actually shows us the future of integrated devices.& And I bet you can't guess what this is? Although it looks like a watch, in fact, it's a camera. That's right. A camera. &The P3 wrist camera sort of talks to that whole concept of miniaturization and having devices integrated into things that you wouldn't think of.& And while the pictures are pretty good, only you can decide whether they're worth two grand. And how about this? It's a prototype computer that puts your mobile laptop to shame. &The IBM wearable PC definitely gives you a vision into what's gonna be coming down the line. We will be carrying (be carried easily ） these kinds of computing devices and you will need to only access the information somehow. Whether that's through an earpiece or whether it's just integrated into your clothing.& The PC weighs less than a pound and clips onto your belt. The monitor, about the size of a pen cap rests an inch from your eye. But if you don't necessarily wanna work during your down time, something like the Panasonicportable DVD player might be the gadget for you. &The ability to have a very small compact device where you can watch movies or listen to CDs is something that any business traveler will tell you is a great benefit.& If you're more the adventurous type, then Casio's GPS watch is a must (to) have. &A few years down the line, instead of just having, you know, your coordinates, it can actually tell you where you are on a map and give you directions.& Over the past several years, we've seen electronics get smaller, faster and better and that trend is going to continue into the next century. &The theme for electronics in the future is the combination of computers and communications and then having them disappear from our sight.& But Cantra says these new technologies are not just about bits and bites. &When you look at new technologies, they're based on the past and what we think that we need, but a lot of times it's just sheer human inventiveness that takes it to this next step. And there's nothing more exciting than finding a new way of being able to reach out and share information.& Molecule Similar to the alternately colored rungs on a ladder Desirable Consciousness 意识 Chart of DNA / blueprint Unique Breast cancer, cystic fibrosis, Parkinson’s disease/ All class dismissed!! 英语专业学生经典的听力材料 Unit 9 ways to TravelPart I Warming up A 1. This news item is about Boeing's 18 billion new orders this year for its new 777 jetliner. 2. This news item is about possible mergers between airlines.A2 Tapescript: 1. Boeing, the world's leading commercial airplane maker, announced it has 18 billion dollars in new orders this year for its new 777 jetliner. This figure puts demand for the Boeing aircraft ahead of comparable models produced by rival Airbus of Europe.2. British Airways and Dutch carrier KLM confirm they are in act of merger talks. Swiss Air won approval for taking majority control of Belgium's Sabena Airlines and there was another flurry of take-over discussions among some major American carriers. They come on the heels of number one United Airlines' offer to buy number six U. S. Airways two weeks ago. The nation's number two, American Airlines, and the country's third largest, Delta, have been having what are described as preliminary discussions about a possible combination. American had reportedly been talking with Northwest about a hook up as well. The top three U.S. airlines, United, American and Delta currently control 56 percent of U.S. air traffic. If the mergers go through, they'd control 85 percent.BMonorail 1. Monorail systems rely on a very simple technology: rubber-tired cars riding on a narrowconcrete guide-way. 2. Monorail systems are capable of speeds of 65 miles per hour and offer ride quality comparable to conventional rail transit technologies. 3. Monorail systems are safe and more environmentally sensitive than any other elevated transit technology. 4. And noise and neighborhood disruption caused by monorail construction are dramatically lower than other forms of mass transit. Maglev 1. One of the most exiting recent innovations in railroad technology is magnetic levitation, or Maglev, which relies on the principle of magnetism -- attraction and repulsion. 2. This new technology will result in trains that are faster, smoother, more efficient, more comfortable, and more environmentally sound. Light Rail 1. Light rail transit is an electric railway system characterized by its ability to operate single cars or multi-car trains along shared or exclusive rights-of-way at ground level, on aerial structures, in subways, or occasionally in streets. 2. It is able to board and discharge passengers at station platforms or at street, track, or car-floor level, and is normally powered by overhead electrical wires. 3. The maximum speed of light rail trains is normally 60 miles per hour (100 km per hour). 4. Passenger capacity of each car in a multiple car consist can be up to as many as 250 passengers (standees included). Tapescript: 1. Monorail Monorail systems rely on a very simple technology: rubber-tired cars riding on a narrow concrete guide-way. The cars are self propelled by electric motors with power pickup viadistribution bars mounted on the side of the guide-way. Monorail systems are capable of speeds of 65 miles per hour and offer ride quality comparable to conventional rail transit technologies. Monorail systems are safe because the design and nature of monorail systems make it very difficult for trespassers to access the guide-way and power rails. Monorail systems are more environmentally sensitive than any other elevated transit technology due to the monorail's narrow guide-way structure and quiet rubber tires. Also, since many of the pylon and rail components can be prefabricated elsewhere and then assembled along the routes, the noise and disruption of construction will be kept to a minimum. Thus, noise and neighborhood disruption caused by monorail construction are dramatically lower than other forms of mass transit. 2. Maglev One of the most exiting recent innovations in railroad technology is magnetic levitation, or Maglev, which relies on the principle of magnetism- attraction and repulsion. This new technology, still under development, will result in trains that are faster, smoother, more efficient, more comfortable, and more environmentally sound. No longer will trains rumble heavi rather, they will float along a magnetic cushion without any direct contact with the ground. 3. Light Rail Light rail transit is an electric railway system, constructed in the 1970s or later, characterized by its ability to operate single cars or multi-car trains along shared or exclusive rights-of-way at ground level, on aerial structures, in subways, or occasionally in streets. It is able to board and discharge passengers at station platforms or at street, track, or car-floor level, and is normally powered by overhead electrical wires. In most current settings, light rail is anything but &light& and is built to exacting standards. The maximum speed of light rail trains is normally 60 miles per hour (100 km per hour), whileheavy rail trains normally operate at higher speeds. Depending upon the specific system, the distance between light rail stations is shorter than within heavy rail systems, which lends some major advantages to urban settings. Light rail trains operate as either single or multiple car consists. Passenger capacity of each car in a multiple car consist can be up to as many as 250 passengers (standees included).PART II In 1888, Boston, Massachusetts, became the first American city to replace horse-drawn trolleys with electric streetcars. Streetcars, which look similar to train passenger coaches, clanged their bells, rattled around the corners and crried almost 14 billion riders at their height in 1920. old photos show overhead vires crisscrossing almost every US city. Then streetcars ridership replaced trolleys steadily as Americans took to automobiles and communities replaced trolleys with buses. But now it seems cities can’t lay streetcars tracks fast enough. So why is the number of US cities running streetcars and other light rail systems now up to 19? Why are 43 other cities building or drawing plans for light rail lines? Dan Tangherlini is acting dicrestor of Wanshington D.C.’s Transportation Department. :Many cities are beginning to re-evaluate that decision to move away from streetcars. We look at current bus ridership members, and many of the routes that have the highest bus ridership were some of our most popular streetcar routes. So there goes the notiong that the buses are providing increased flexibility, at least on those roads. And so maybe there’s something between the very expensive subway systems, which cost between 140 and 200 million dollars a mile and the bus route. And that’s what we’re beginning to ask. Streetcar lines cost less than 10 million dollars a mile to build. Washington is the latest city to announce it is studying the feasibility of bringing back streetcars, even though it already it already enjoys a fast-moving regional subway system called “metro” that runs through severalparts of the city. Across country in Washington D.C., Bill Lind works for a conservative think tank called the Free Congress Foundation. The organization has printed several studies supporting light rail transit, including streetcars. “The old rationale for getting rid of the streetcars is that they get in the way of the automobiles. But what we found is that the automobile, generally with one person per car, is probably the least efficient way to use the limited amount of space you have on urban streets. If you’ve got 50 people on board a streetcar, you’re doing a lot better job of making use of the street space you have.” Even if Washington’s transit department gets the green light to bring back streetcars, it’s likely to be at least ten years before Mr. Lind and his neighbor will be riding them. The city has to secure federal funding for a large chunk of the work. Citizens who say they pine for the trolleys may lose their nostalgia when they realize the cars will be jangling past their windows or slowing their automobile rides across town. But across America, streetcars and light rail trains are curiosities no longer. They’re a prestige item, tangible proof that a city is environmentally friendly, on the move, an din touch with the human desire, in the midst of today’s bustle and speed, for a streetcar’s soothing touch of serenity.A: the most popular streetcar routes B: less than 10 million dollars (130-190 million dollars) / between 140 and 200 million dollarsA: the least efficient way to use the limited amount of space on urban streets B: you’ve got 50 people on board a streetcar.A: federal funding B: jangle past citizens’ windows C: slow the automobiles ridesA: a city is environmentally friendly B: a streetcar’s soothing touch of serenity.B: I. Above and underground public transit systems A. traffic jams / congestion B. frustration / discomfort / unhapiness II. Public transportation A. light rail systems B. a new public train III. B. 1. metro systems 2. Southeast Asia 3. innovative us of public transit buses. IV. Excessive greenhouse gas emissions B. clean C. the amount of energy usedTranscript: Today the world’s urban areas hold more than 4 times the population in the 1950’s. traffic ispilling up in nearly every major metropolitan area. In Bangkok, the Capital of Thailand, traffic jams last for hours while the economy loses an estimated 6% of output. Many governments are promoting above and underground transit systems to fight such congestion. The sounds of public transit systems are spreading throughout the world. Urban trains are appearing even in the wide expanses of the western United States, in places like Dallas, a Texas city known for oil riches and big cars. “In Texas, we are not very used to riding a train to travel around the city. But actually, Dallas and Houston have both started light rail systems. It is very popular in both cities.” This is Brewster McCracken, a city council member in the Texas capital, Austin. Its citizen recently voted ofr a new public train similar ot those in Dallas and Houston. Then Sustin plan will use existing railroad tracks already in place throughout the city. What is happening in Texas reflects a growing trend elsewhere in the United States, says William Millar. He’s president of the non-profit American Public Transportation Association. “In the last several years, public transportation in America has undergone a renaissance.” Voters across the United States are supporting public transit systems like the one in Austin. “What is shows is that the public in many places is ready to invest in public transportation.” But a majority of Americans still commute with cars and most transportation funds are spent on building roads. Alan Pisarski is a transportation consultant and author of “Commuting in America.” He says the excitement over public transportation in America is “an expression of people’s frustration. There is a lot of discomfort and unhappiness around the country about congestion and about transportation services in general.” In 1900, many US cities had extensive urban rail systems. But with the arrival of the automobile most of them disappeared by the 1950s. now many cities are returning to with they had 100 years ago. In other countries, riding buses, trains or subways are part of everyday life. “Many, manycountries support public transportation to a much greater degree than happens in the United States, particularly in Europe. In other places in the world that are developing cities, there is a tremendous growth of investment in public transit. In China, for example, city after city now is building metro systems. Throughout Southeast Asia, certainly the capital cities, over the last tow or three decades, have built major rail systems. Throughout South America we see not only rail systems being built, but we see some of the most innovative use of public transit buses as anywhere in the world.” Rising levels of pollution from cars is leading to more investment in public transportation. Mike Ashforth is a historian of London’s underground system. He says urban transport can help cities develop without spoiling the environment with excessive greenhouse gas emissions. “The main impact of the underground is that it can reduce the amount of surface transport which in many cities largely depends on the internal combustion engine. The one advantage that electrically delivered urban passenger transport has it that it is relatively clean at the point of delivery. It can also, of course, actually carry far more people in terms of the amount of energy used.” Many analysts say the growth of public transportation does not challenge the automobile but provides another choice to commutes. As a rising number of people want to go to an infinite number of places at any time, public transportation may be the answer.Part III Tapescript: 1. EuroRoute is a scheme that operates at much lower running costs than each coast.., er... ten kilometers out from the coast and connect up with a twenty-kilometer submerged concrete tube tunnel made on two man-made islands in the English Channel. Er... the.., roadways spiral gently down to the level of the tunnel, It's the same principle as the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel inthe U. S. A., and it ... it's well-researched technology. Thinking ahead to the twenty-first century, er ... I believe that people will prefer, will want to drive across, not queue up waiting for trains. And finally, there are also two separate supplementary rail-only tunnels, and they can take up to 30 high-speed passenger and freight trains in each direction per hour.2. The Channel Expressway is a scheme consisting of two tunnels which carry both road and train traffic. The rails are laid flush with the road surface like tram tracks in the fast lane which is closed to traffic once every half hour for the trains to pass through. Er... really, both the passenger trains and the freight trains are able to use the tunnel, but the freight trains will mostly run during the night when there's less road traffic. There will be special pumps at regular intervals along the tunnel to clean the air and remove the exhaust fumes from it.3. Flexilink is the cheapest and most reliable scheme of them all, really. Ferries, especially the new giant super-ferries are more economical, safer and a lot more flexible than building a tunnel. And they're also friendlier to the environment. For the motorist and the lorry driver, the pleasurable experience of strolling on the deck with time to enjoy a meal and take a relaxing break during the journey is much more pleasant than the claustrophobic sensation of being underground for an hour -- and the idea of, you know, being trapped. Time saved for cars and road freight by building the Channel Tunnel is less than an hour: insignificant saving on journeys of twelve hours or more. There's no doubt that ferries will continue operating in competition with the tunnel, both on the short Channel crossing and on the longer crossings from southern England to France and England to Holland, Belgium, Germany and Scandinavia.Part IV Southwest Column A 1. The stockholders are mostly interested in the bottom line. 2. The successful strategy paid off. 3. They have a very distinctive corporate culture. 4. You know the saying, &Pride goeth before a fall.' 5. Southwest pays dividends by sticking to one strategy. Column B a. Being too proud and sure of yourself can lead to disaster b. Produced good results c. M being profitable d. Continue to hold to one plan of action e. Style of working 1-- c 2-- b 3-- e 4-- a 5-- d B. 1. What is Kelleher's style? 2. How has Kelleher's style influenced Southwest's image? 3. What is the main reason for Southwest's success? 4. How docs Southwest operate as an airline? 5. What are Southwest's concerns about growth? 6. How does Kelleher plan to keep the company successful?. C. 1, What is Kelleher's business style? Personal / informal / crazy2. In addition to style, what do Southwest stockholders care about? Substance / the company makes profit 3. What is the soul of Southwest's existence? Low cost 4. What increase in dividends did Southwest stock pay in 1993? Increased 7% 5. What has Southwest been compared to? Bus company / cheap and frequent 6. What are the composition and purpose of the &culture committee?'' 60 people / preserve special spirit of Southwest Airlines 7. What is Kelleher trying to prevent happening to Southwest? Excessive pride Tapescript: Another North American business hard hit in the late eighties and the early nineties is the airline industry. Major carriers have gone into bankruptcy or they've been bought up, while others have cut back operations and lost money. Only one airline reported big earnings in the early nineties: Dallas-based Southwest Airlines. Under the leadership of its charismatic chairman and CEO Herb Kelleher, and his low-cost, low-debt philosophy, Southwest has beaten the odds in the cutthroat game above the clouds. Southwest's image reflects Kelleher's style: personal, informal, and a little crazy. He once arm-wrestled the president of an airline manufacturing firm for the right to use an advertising slogan. Employees are f