大学英语A3自主学习答案.doc

Unit 1 Old friends, different choices
Vocabulary Task
Answers/Script
A It’s been 10 years since I saw you last. I was able to travel and see the world. And I never got stuck being a housewife!
B Things are going great for me these days. I finally settled down and got a real job. Now I work 9 to 5 at a neighborhood store.
C Life has sure treated me well. I put myself through school. I was able to work my way up in pany. And then I started my own business.
Listening Task
First Listening
Answers
1. He went overseas for graduate school and is working at a high-pany.
2. She was in a few beauty contests, but she never won.
She now has two children.
3. He works at the neighborhood post office and has two children.
4. She’s the branch manager at the local grocery store.
2)second listening
Answer
1. He missed his home.
2. She hopes her daughter will e a model.
3. He loves his family.
4. She’s proud of her new job.
Script
1. A: Jim, I can’t believe it-wow! I haven’t seen you since we graduated from high school! What have you been doing?
B: Well, after I went overseas for graduate school, and I had a great time. But finally I had e home and get a real job in a high-pany.
B: Yeah,I remember you always wanted an international lifestyle.
A: Oh, I had a great time overseas, but I got home-stick, too.
2. A: Carol, is that you?
B: Yes, it’s me!
A: Oh, it’s so good to see you! You know, Carol, I remember you always wanted to be a famous model and travel around the world. Did it happen?
B: Well, no. I was in a few beauty contests, but I never won, and nobody ever offered me a modeling contract.
A: Oh, that’s too bad.
B: Yeah, but now I guess I’m too old, and I have two young kids, a boy and a girl. You know, maybe my daughter will get to do it some day.
3. A: What have you been up to over the years, Ed?
B: Well, I have two beautiful children now and work 9-5 at the neighborhood post office.
A: Hmm, I remember you always wanted to be a professional