Scripts Unit 7
Part II Listening and Speaking
Task 1 An introduction to Honda ASIMO robot
Script:
On November 20,2000, from Honda Motor Company comes a small, lightweight humanoid robot named ASIMO which is able to walk in a manner like a human being’s. ASIMO stand for “Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility.” It is an amazing product which can be helpful to humans as well as be of practical use in society.
Compared to Honda's previous walking robot P3 made in 1997, ASIMO is smaller, lighter and more people-friendly designed. P3 is 160cm tall and weighs 130kg while ASIMO's h eight is only 120cm and its weight is reduced to a mere 43kg. ASIMO's special features include more advanced walking technology, simple operation and an expanded range of arm movement.
In December 2005, Honda debuted its new ASIMO model. This model is 10cm taller and 11KG heavier than the first ASIMO. It can walk alongside its controller, and is able to move carts and other objects around at will. And , with a newly developed total control system, it can act as a receptionist, or even deliver drinks on a tray. The new ASIMO is also more agile than its predecessor, as it is able to run at 6km/h, and even turn while running.
Key:
| 1st ASIMO | New ASIMO |
Height | 120cm视域 | 130cm |
Weight | 43kg | 54kg |
Running speed | | wouldyouplease6km/h |
| | |
Features:
1ST ASIMO: (Compared to p3)
1 ) smaller and lighter
more 2) people-friendly落雪梨花
designed more advanced walking technology
simple operation
an expanded range of 3) arm movement
New ASIMO: (Compared to 1st ASIMO)
taller and 4) heavier
can walk alongside 5) its controller
can move carts and other objects around 6) at will
has a(n) 7)total control system
more agile
can run at 6km/h, and 8) turn while running
Task 2 A videophone
Do you have friends or family members you would like to see more often? When you phone colleagues, would you like to see their faces? The ViaTV Desktop videophone means that you can!
As you can see, it's small, elegant and ideal for the office or home, even for business trips. It's very easy to set up: all you need is a touch-tone phone. You don't need a computer or any special software. It's also very easy to use, as easy as making a normal telephone call.
The ViaTV Desktop videophone has many features. First, it has full-color motion video which means you can see the other person's gestures and changes of expression. The picture quality is excellent. Second, it has an adjustable picture setting that enables you t
o change the mode to get an ideal image even for viewing designs or documents. Third, its audio quality is exactly the same as a normal telephone call.
In addition, the ViaTV Desktop videophone has a preview mode so that you can check what you look like before the other person sees you! And finally, the privacy mode is an important feature. You can use it to block the image but keep the voice connection.
Now, of course, just as any means of communication, it’s worthwhile to have a set. We have a special offer on at the moment, so now is the time to buy the ViaTV Desktop videophone. Put yourself in the picture.
Key:
ViaTV Desktop Videophone
Appearance: small and elegant
User-friendliness: 超声波料位计
easy to set up: all you need is a touch-tone phone; as easy to use as making a normal telephone call Special features: full-color motion video; adjustable picture setting; good audio quality; preview mode; privacy mode
Methods of promotion: on a special offer
Part IV Viewing and Speaking
Video 1 Which one is better?
Script:
(Helen White comes into an office furniture retail store. The shop assistant David Brown meets her)
David: Good morning.
Helen: Good morning. Have you got that Canon iR2270 photocopier?
David: Yes, madam. It's right here.
Helen: Great! How much is it?
David: Let me see..iR2270, hmm, $2,450
Helen: Ooh, it's not cheap!
David: Yes, the price is a bit high, but it makes the best copies in the shortest time. It has been the best-seller for 3 months.
Helen: I know it's good. We have one in our office. But I'm afraid my boss won't like the price. Can you give discounts for bulk? We want to buy 4 0f them.
David: In that case, we can cut the price to $2,330.
Helen: $ That's about a 5% discount. Right?
David: Yes, that's the lowest price we can offer.
Helen: OK. How long is the warranty? One year?冶金
石灰
David: Three years from the date of purchase.
Helen: Good. How about its after-sales service? You know, photocopiers have jamming problems all the time. It's a real nuisance!
David: l can assure you that you won't have much problems with this model．Besides, we offer free on-site service for the length of the warranty. And then $150 a year after that. If there’s something wrong with the machine, just contact us. We’ll send a technician over as soon as possible.
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