Ⅰ. Background Information 1. Richard Wagner (1813-1883), the greatest composer of German opera, made a major addition to the nature of opera through his writings about and the creation of music drama. Music drama combines singing, orchestra, verse, story, drama and spectacle. Wagner's works include the \The Ring of the Nibelung\ (1853-1874), a set of four operas based on historical German stories. For an introduction to Wagner as well as other resources on the Internet, please visit

Uinta I. Basic listening practice 1. Script M: Did you pick up the paper for me today? i really want to check the job vacancies W: I know, it's over there. There's not much happen though. I had a look already Maybe you should look on the Net instead

Uinta I. Basic listening practice 1. Script M: Do you see yourself as a leader or more of a team player? W: Well, it depends on the circumstances. I usually enjoy working as part of a team and helping everyone work together. But if the leadership is weak, I'm not afraid to take over in order to achieve the goal at hand Q: What does the woman want to be?

Ⅱ. Listening skills Identifying Numbers M: The stadium looks pretty big. How many people does it seat w: It holds around 20,000. They say more than 18,000 Tickets have been sold Q lany tickets are left 2. w: I was planning on signing up for the swimming class. Bit I heard it's full M: Really? Thats strange. There were nine swimming classes last semester, and this semester

Uints I. Basic listening practice 1. Script W: I bought a camera from your store. Here's my receipt. I know it's just warranty period, but the camera hasn't worked properly for some time, and now it's not focusing at all. M: We're sorry you've has problem with one of our cameras. I t seems that the camera has suffered some damage, but you've been a regular customer, and wed

Uints I. Basic listening practice 1. Script W: Why do some people stay in one job for life while others switch jobs from time to M: Some people want a fixed routine so that they dont have to adapt tot new circumstances over and over again, while others think variety is the spice of life Q: According to the dialog, why do some people stick to one job for life?

Uint I. Basic listening practice 1. Script W: Have you chosen your elective for next semester yet? Are you taking Frenc riting again? M: Yes I am, but it's compulsory for us next semester. So i think I'm gong to do marketing as an elective instead

Unit 6 I. Basic listening practice 1. Script W: Are those cigarettes yours? I thought you quit. If you go back to it, your teeth and fingers will be nicotine-Stained; your breath and clothes will smell smoky M: I didnt. I swear. Ads showing diseased lungs kept me from starting again. Believe

Ⅱ. Listening skills Identifying prices M: I want two correction pens and a notebook. How much are they? W: $1.95 for each correction pen. $5.00 for the notebook Q: How much does the man have to pay? 2. W: Ooh, it's only $9.8. I bet Jane would love this blue vase. Flowers are really her thing

Uint I. Basic listening practice 1. Script w: Did you hear? Helen got modeling jib! Shes going to be sashaying down the catwalk M: Wow, thats great! All that walking practice really paid off. And foe once she wont be complaining about being so tall