空中英语教室200511

空中英语教室20051101[A good friend?]1/2

A good friend?

Josh is good friends with his classmates Leah and Care. One day, when Josh and Leah are chatting, Leah shares, ”I feel like I can tell Care anything .She’s such a good listener .She’s one of my best friends！”

A few days later, Josh and Care are studying together . while they’re studying , Care makes several sarcastic comments about Leah.

“I thought you and Leah were good friends ,”Josh says

Care shrug ,”she is ok, but she is not one of my favorite people.”

Josh knows Leah doesn’t share openly with many people, but she trusts Care. And now he know Care may not be worthy of Leah’s trust.

If you were Josh, what would you do ?would you do this?

Decision1:

(the next day , Josh talks to Leah)

Josh: Leah, do you remember when you told me how much you appreciated Care ‘s friendship?

Leah: Yes.

Josh: Well…I don’t think Care sees herself as your close friend.

Leah : I know, she ‘s friend with everyone, but…..

Josh: Actually, I’ve heard her complain about you behind your back.

Leah : What? I have no idea could be so two-faced !

Josh: She doesn’t hate you or anything. But she doesn’t feel like you two really click . You might want to find someone else to confide in .

Leah :Oh

Josh: I’m sorry, Leah. I really hope I haven’t hurt you by tell you this . I just figured that if I were you, I’d want to know.

word bank

Sarcastic:讽刺的，挖苦的

Shrug:耸肩

Tow-faced:表里不一的，虚伪的

Click:投缘，合得来

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A Good Friend?

Or would you do this?

Decision 2

(The next day, Josh talks to Cara)

Josh: Cara, I need to talk to you about something. It’s a little awkward for me bring this up, but I think it’s important.

Cara: Sure, Josh. Is something wrong？

Josh: Well, I’m not sure if you realize this, but Leah sees you as one of her closest friends. You’re one of her most trusted confidants.

Cara: I am?

Josh: Yes. She really trusts you.

Cara: Oh. Josh, I feel bad! I didn’t realize she thought of me as such a good friend.

Josh: I know. But I think you should be more careful in how you talk about her. And if you really think you don’t click, maybe you should gently back away from the friendship.

Or would you do this?

Decision 3

(Josh talks to his older brother, Nathan)

Josh: So, Nathan, what do you think I should do ?

Nathan: If I were you, I’d tell Leah that Cara’s not the good friend Leah thinks she is.

Josh: But wouldn’t that just hurt Leah’s feelings?

Nathan: Well, at least Leah would know she shouldn’t be confiding in Cara.

Josh: I guess so. But Leah’s a sweet girl. I really don’t want to hurt her.

Nathan: Then talk to Cara. Maybe she doesn’t realize she’s stabbing Leah in the back. Josh: Nathan, you’re exaggerating. Cara’s not trying to hurt Leah. She just doesn’t like her that much.

Nathan: Then what are you going to do?

Josh: Nothing. If I get involved, I’ll probably only make things worse.

Word Bank:

Confidant (n)知己、密友

Andrea is a great confidant. She's great listener and very trustworthy.

Back away from something (v)从某事物中退出

Sometimes backing away from an argument is better than fighting with a friend.

Stab someone in the back (idiom)在背后中伤某人

Ian and Dana were friends until Dana stabbed Ian in the back.

Exaggerate (v)夸大、言过其实

When Casey said she'd heard the story a million times, she was exaggerating

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John Woo

From humble beginnings to big-time film director

Movie fans in both the East and West recognize John Woo’s name. After all, Woo has directed not only big-name Hollywood movies, but also popular Hong Kong action films. Many consider him to be one of Asia’s best filmmakers. Yet John Woo has come a long way from where he started.

Woo was born in Guangzhou(广州),China, in 1946. His family immigrated to Hong Kong when he was 5. Life there became difficult after Woo’s father came down with tuberculosis and couldn’t work.

John Woo grew up in the slums of Hong Kong. He witnessed a lot of crime and violence in his

neighborhood. To escape his surroundings, he often went to the movie theater. Musicals like The Wizard of Oz really inspired him. They reminded him that life wasn’t just violence and despair. It could be beautiful and happy, as well.

But Woo would still face difficult times. When Woo was just 16, his father died. Because of this, the young man had to leave school and find a job.

Word Bank

Immigrate (v)移民、迁移

Les and his family immigrated to America 30 years ago. They now live in New York.

Come down with something (idiom)染上

John came down with a cold, so he decided to stay in bed and rest.

Witness (v)目击、目睹

The police are hoping that someone who witnessed the crime will report what happened. Despair (n)绝望、失望

Many poor people in the city live a life of despair. They feel there is no hope for them.

译文

对于东西方影迷来说，吴宇森是一个耳熟能详的名字。在行霸香港功夫片之后，吴移师好莱坞，继而声誉鹤起，成为一位公认的亚洲顶级电影制作大师。为此，吴走过了一段漫长的历程。

吴宇森1946年出生于广州，5岁时随全家移居香港。之后，随着父亲罹患肺结核并失去工作能力，吴从此经受了生活的严峻考验。

从小混迹于香港的贫民窟之中，使得吴耳闻目睹了许许多多身边的犯罪以及暴力。为远离那样一个环境，他常常流连于影院，沉湎于诸如绿野仙踪这样的音乐剧，从中汲取昂扬和振奋的力量。所有这些使得他明白，生活并不只是暴力和绝望，生活还可以变得美丽和快乐。

但是，依然还有许许多多的艰难时刻等待着他。在吴宇森16岁那年，父亲去世，他不得已因此而辍学，开始了他的打工生涯。

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John Woo

From humble beginnings to big-time film director

Road to success

Woo was fascinated with films because of the influence they had on his childhood. In his spare time, he studied filmmaking from books. In 1969, he joined Cathay Studios as a production assistant and s cript supervisor. Then in 1973, he directed his first feature film, The Young Dragons(铁汉柔情). It featured great Kung fu action scenes.

Woo made many more such films in the 1970s. But by the 1980s he suffered burnout. His films weren’t doing very well. Somewhat disappointed, he left filmmaking for a while.

Fortunately, producer/director Tsui Hark(徐克) helped bring Woo back. He provided money for Woo to film A Better Tomorrow in 1986. This film really changed Hong Kong action movies. Woo’s characters wore trench coats and sunglasses. In close-quarters fight scenes, they held a gun in each hand. This style, later dubbed “Gun-fu”, would be copied by many Hollywood directors.

With Chow Yun-Fat(周润发) as his main character, Woo made many such movies. The most famous, The Killer(1989), is sometimes referred to as the “perfect action film.”

word bank:

script: n 剧本

Writer are working on a script for a new Superman movie.

burnout: n 筋疲力尽

Too much stress on the job can quickly lead to burnout

close quarters n 近距离

I don't like living with other people in such close quarters. I prefer having my own space.

dub v 称呼

This truck is dubbed "the monster" because it's so big and noisy

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吴宇森

从学徒到顶级电影大导演

成功之路

吴对电影的执迷源于他小时候的经历影响。当闲暇的时候，他就从书本上学习电影制作。1969年他以助理导演的身份加入了国泰影片公司并负责剧本监督。在1973年他导演了第一部长片《铁汉柔情》，片中展示了极佳的功夫动作场景。

在七十年代吴制作了许多同类的影片。但是到了八十年代他遭遇了江郎才尽的窘地，他的影片不再出色。带着一丝遗憾，他暂时地离开了电影制作。

幸运的是制片人兼导演徐克帮助了失落中的吴找回了自己。1986年他出钱让吴制作了《英雄本色》。这部电影真正改写了香港功夫片的历史。片中吴的演员们身着军用防水短装，眼戴太阳眼镜，手提两把枪械展示了近距离搏斗的场面。这一模式后来被好莱坞的导演们竞相模仿并称之为“枪功”。

有了周润发作为他的御用演员后，吴制作了大量同类电影。其中1989年拍摄的《喋血双雄》是最有代表性的影片，时常被提为“最佳动作影片”。

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John Woo

Woo goes to Hollywood

In 1993, Woo found himself in a new land and new culture. Universal Studios asked him to direct the film Hard Target. The transition to American film proved difficult. Woo had to deal with many new rules and production schedules. But Woo once again managed to get people’s attention with his unique style.

In 1997, Woo’s movie Face/Off opened to American audiences. It earned over $100 million, making Woo the first successful Asian director in Hollywood. This paved the way for other Asian directors.

Now Woo wants to get Chow Yun -Fat and Nicolas Cage together in a film called Land of Destiny. It will focus on a Chinese immigrant sold into slavery to work on the American railroads.

What else does he have up his sleeve? “I want to make a movie in China because it’s such a

beautiful country,” Woo said. “There are so many great stories to tell. I’ve always wanted to do The Romance of the Three Kingdoms(三国演义).”

Now that’s something we can all look forward to!

Word Bank

Transition (n)过渡时期

After graduation, my transition from college to work was difficult for me.

Pave the way (idiom)为...铺路

This new research will pave the way for future developments in science.

Slavery (n)奴隶身份；被奴隶役状态

Millions of people still live in slavery today. They are forced to work for

little or no pay.

Up one's sleeve (idiom)心中有打算/或有妙计

John is hard to predict. you never know what he's got up his sleeve.

Face/Off 《变脸》片名

译文

1993年，吴宇森置身于一片新大陆和新文化当中。应环城影视之邀，执导影片《终极镖靶》。转型期是困难的，吴宇森不得不调整以适应新的规则和档期。尽管如此，吴再次以其独特的风格脱颖而出。

1997年，吴执导的影片《变脸》在美国公映。影片盈利一亿多美元，使得吴宇森成为好莱坞第一位成功的亚洲导演，从而也为其他亚洲导演进军好莱坞奠定了基础。

而今，吴宇森正在谋划一部新片《劫数》，联袂周润发和尼古拉斯凯奇共同出演。影片描述的是一个中国移民被贩卖成为美国铁路奴隶工的故事。

接下来，吴宇森又有什么计划呢？他说，“我想在中国制作一部影片。因为，这是一片美丽的国土，在这里，蕴含着许许多多深邃的故事，制作《三国演义》就一直是我的梦想。”

瞧！我们又可以翘首期待了！

空中英语教室20051107〖Global Warming: A HOT TOPIC〗

The world is getting warmer. But is there anything we can do about it?

Global Warming: A HOT TOPIC

Over 100 years ago, American writer Mark Twain said, “Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.” Well, everyone’s still talking about the weather. But now, people really are trying to do something about it. Scientists and world leaders are working to reverse a long-term global climate trend.

It has become clear that the world is slowly warming up. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the earth has warmed by about one degree Fahrenheit over the past 100 years.

This seemingly slight warming is causing big changes. Glaciers are retreating, and polar ice is getting thinner. If this trend continues, the oceans will rise. This will cause flooding in coastal areas and other problems.

What is less clear is what is causing global warming - and what we can or should do about it.

Some believe the warming is simply part of the world’s natural climate cycle. Earth has always experienced periods of warming and cooling.

Word Bank

Reverse (v) 扭转；彻底改变

Our company has been losing customers. What can we do to reverse this trend? Environmental (adj) 环境的

That factor has caused a lot of environmental damage.

Retreat (v) 退却；后退

As the lake dried out, the water slowly retreated from the shoreline.

Cycle (n) 循环；周期

All animals experience the natural cycle of birth, growth and death.

译文

100年前，美国作家马克吐温这样说道：“天气，人人挂在嘴边，人人漠不关心。”是的，对于天气的变异，一直以来，人们都只是谈论而已，但是现在，人们开始对其付诸行动了。今天，科学家和世界领袖们正致力于扭转长期而成的一种全球性气候趋向。

很明显，世界正在慢慢变暖。根据美国环保总署的数据，在过去的100年间，地球气温已经上升了华氏1度。

看似细微的升温正在产生极大的变化。冰河消退，极地冰层削弱。长此以往，将会引发海洋的上升，从而导致沿海地区水灾以及其它一系列的问题。

尚须探究的是，到底是什么导致了全球性的变暖，我们能做什么，我们又应当做什么？有人认为，变暖只是世界性气候自然循环的一个部分，地球不过就是这样在冷暖之间徘徊而已。

空中英语教室20051108〖Global Warming: A HOT TOPIC〗

The earth is slowly getting warmer. What is causing the warming, and what to do about it?

Global Warming: A HOT TOPIC

If the warming is natural, then there may be little humans can do to stop it. We may just have to learn to live with warmer temperature.

Many scientists and leaders contend, however, that the warming is caused by the greenhouse effect. This happens when gases in the atmosphere – especially carbon dioxide – trap the sun’s heat. Burning oil and other fuels releases these gases into the atmosphere. Since such human activity is causing the warming, they say, we should change our ways.

We must burn less fuel, they argue, and make whatever burning we do cleaner. That’s the thinking behind the Kyoto Accord. This global treaty seeks to reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. But not all countries have joined the accord.

Even if the whole world were to cooperate, temperatures could still climb anyway. Then a small change to Mark Twain’s quote might be in order: “Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody can do anything about it.”

Word Bank

Contend (v) 声称；争论

Jasper’s lawyer contended that he was nowhere near the scene of crime.

Atmosphere (n) 大气层

The huge fire sent clouds of black smoke into the atmosphere.

Treaty (n) 协议；条约

After fighting for five years, the countries finally signed a peace treaty.

In order (idiom) 适当的；正确的

You passed the university entrance exam? Then congratulations are in order!

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如果变暖是自然而生，那么它就不会为人力所能阻止。对于日益升高的气温，我们所能做的或许就只是身在其中了。

在许多科学家和领袖们的立场看来，温室效应才是变暖的缘起。当大气层中的气体，尤其是二氧化碳吸收了太阳的热量，就产生了温室效应，而大气层中的这些气体则是由燃油以及其它燃料释放产生的。科学家和领袖们认为，正是由于诸如此类的人类活动引发了升温，我们应当改变我们的行为方式。

他们主张，我们必须减少燃料的使用，并燃烧更为清洁的燃料, 这就是《京都议定书》的倡议。作为全球性的条约，《京都议定书》提倡减少大气层中的温室效应气体。尽管如此，目前加入该议定书的尚不包括所有国家。

即便整个世界通力协作，气温仍会节节攀升。如此看来，马克吐温的话也许这样说来更为合适：“天气，人人挂在嘴边，个个无能为力。”

空中英语教室20051109〖Exploring The Ocean With ROVs〗

How is modern technology helping ocean exploration?

Exploring The Ocean With ROVs

Water covers more than 70 percent of the earth’s surface. Each year, marine scientists spend countless hours discovering the world under those waters.

Since the 1950s, machines known as remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) have helped scientists explore the earth’s oceans. ROVs are equipped with a camera, lights and instruments for testing water. Using a remote control, a scientist can maneuver an ROV to a site deep in the ocean. The camera on the ROV becomes the scientist’s eyes and the instruments the scientist’s hands.

ROVs in high schools

In recent years, people have realized just how invaluable ROVs are to the future of science. That’s why students – tomorrow’s scientists – are learning about these important machines today. In the U.S., some high school students learn hands - on about the machines. The students compete in national competitions to make their own ROVs.

As the students design and construct ROVs, they also learn the science and techenology behind the machines. And most importantly, they learn to appreciate how important ROVs are to the future of ocean research.

Word Bank

Equip (v) 装备；配备

Johnny’s new car is equipped with a TV and DVD player.

Maneuver (v) 操纵

The driver maneuvered his car through narrow alleys to avoid traffic.

Invaluable (adj) 宝贵的；无价的

Katherine knows a lot about relationships. The advice she gave me was invaluable. Construct (v) 制造；建造

Tom constructed a table using some pieces of wood and some nails.

Marine (adj) 海洋的；与海有关的

Josh is a marine scientist. He studies the ocean.

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水，覆盖了地球70%的表面。每年，海洋科学家们都花费无数的时间来探索大洋下面的世界。从五十年代开始，科学家们就已经借助遥控潜水器来探索海洋。遥控潜水器是由一个摄像头、照明设施以及一些测试海水的仪器组成。在遥控器的协助下，科学家就可以操纵遥控潜水器体到达大洋深处的某一个点。如此，摄像头就好比科学家的眼睛，而仪器则类似于科学家的双手。

遥控潜水器在中学

近年来，人们认识到遥控潜水器对于未来科学不可估量的作用。这就是为何今天的中学生，也是明天的科学家们重在学习和掌握这个机器的原因。在美国，一些高中的学生们通过动手学习研制出他们自己的遥控潜水器，在全国性的比赛中一展身手。

设计和制作遥控潜水器，也使得学生们了解到机器背后所蕴含的科技元素。最重要的是，他们由此领悟到遥控潜水器对于未来探索海洋的深远意义。

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Are these jobs fabulous or frightening? Check them out for yourself!

The Top 5 Most Unusual JOBs

How would you like to play video games all day – and get paid for it? Would you like to get paid to go shopping – and keep what you buy for free? Some people do!

The world is full of unusual occupations. When we did research for this article, we found jobs that seem absolutely crazy. But for some people, these crazy careers are their dream jobs. In our opinion, these are five of the world’s most unusual jobs. Who knows – one of them might be just what you are looking for!

Professional Shopper

Sometimes called “mystery shoppers,” professional shoppers get to do more than just shop. They eat at restaurants, stay at hotels, or get haircuts. These people are called “mystery shoppers” because they secretly evaluate businesses.

After shopping in a store, they write a report detailing the service at the store. By doing this, professional shoppers help businesses improve their customer service. Professional shoppers need to be responsible and have good writing skills. Their job comes with a special benefit, too. They often get to keep what they buy for free!

Word Bank

Fabulous (adj) 棒极了；绝佳的

My trip to Europe was fabulous. I has a wonderful time.

Occupation (n) 职业；工作

Firefighting is one of the world’s most dangerous occupations.

Detail (v) 详述；详细说明

Please detail your report thoroughly.

Customer service (n) 客户服务

Waiters need excellent customer service skills.

译文

试想过整天沉湎于电子游戏并且还能以此挣钱吗？愿意免费购物还能有人付给你薪水吗？嗯，这就是当下一些人的所为！

的确，现代社会不同寻常的职业比比皆是。在我们为本文进行调查的时候，就发现有一些职业看起来简直不可理喻。但是，对于一些人来说，这些超乎寻常的工作恰恰正是他们梦想的饭碗。在这里，我们搜罗了当今特殊之极的五类职业－谁能说，其中就没有一种正是你梦寐以求的呢！职业买家

职业买家常常也被称作“秘密买家”。他们所要做的不仅仅是购物，到餐馆就餐，在酒店住宿，抑或是美发都是他们的职守。这类人因其提供秘密商务评估而被称为“秘密买家”。

一般，在购物之后，他们会撰写一份详尽的报告，细述所光顾店铺的服务，以此帮助商家提高他们的客户服务水平。职业买家必须尽职尽责并且拥有良好的写作技巧。同样，他们的工作也会得到一份特殊的回报，那就是常常可以将免费所购之得据为己有。

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Do any of these unusual jobs appeal to you? why or why not?

The Top 5 Most Unusual JOBs

Laughter Therapist

Laughter therapists get to laugh for a living. They teach people to laugh more often and find humor in their everyday lives. You might think this job is unnecessary – everyone knows how to laugh, right? But laughter therapists say most people don’t laugh as much as they should.

Laughter relieves stress and strengthens the immune system. In today’s busy world, laughter therapy is becoming a popular way to unwind. People who become laughter therapists often have a background in therapy, coaching or medicine.

Professional Video Game Tester

If you like to play video games, this could be the job of your dreams. Game testers play games to find glitches in the software. They need to be talented players adept at every level. They often play the same game dozens of times to make sure it has no mistakes.

“Most of the times, what I do doesn't feel like a job,” says one game tester. “I love playing games. But when I’m going through the same level for the 20th time, it starts to feel like a job.” Word Bank

Therapist (n) 治疗师

The child doesn’t speak very clearly. He needs to go see a speech therapist.

Unwind (v) 放松身心

After a long day at work, I love to unwind by watching a movie or exercising.

Glitch (n) 技术上的小故障；小毛病

This computer program must have a glitch. It sometimes closes unexpectedly.

Adept (adj) 熟练的；精通的

Ruthie is a very adept chess player. She can beat all the other kids in our class.

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世上最不寻常的5项工作

笑一笑，十年少，最好的治疗师

笑声治疗师以笑为活计。他们经常教人们（患者）多点笑，并从日常生活中寻找幽默。你可能认为这种职业没什么必要存在。大家都懂得笑，对不对？但，笑声治疗大师们说；“他们大多数人不懂得尽情放声大笑。”

笑，可以释放压力和增强你身体抗病免疫功能（系统）。生活在今天的繁忙世界，笑声治疗大师们已成为一种流行的，舒缓和释放压力行之有效的好方法。那些受过训练或有医学知识背景的人已成笑声治疗师。

专业电子游戏测试员

假若你喜欢玩电子游戏，这份职业可能是你梦寐以求。电子游戏测试员通过玩电子游戏，从软件中可以找到一些鸡毛算皮的小问题。但，他们需具备网络玩电子游戏的天才高手般的水平。他们并日以继夜地拼命玩电子游戏，从中检测软件绝无毛病或故障。

一位电子游戏测试员说：“大多数时间，我感到不是在工作”“我喜欢玩电子游戏，但，当我达到同等级的水平20次的时候，我才感到是在工作。”

空中英语教室20051112〖The Top 5 Most Unusual JOBs〗3/3

What other unusual jobs have you heard of?

The Top 5 Most Unusual JOBs

Alligator Wrestler

This job definitely requires a sense of adventure. Alligator Wrestler do just what their job title implies – they wrestle alligators. Crowds watch a wrestler grab an alligator, wrap his arms around the animal, and pry its mouth open. Holding the mouth open, the wrestles then give a brief talk about alligators to the crowd.

You might think such a dangerous job would pay well, but most wrestlers make just US$ 8-12 an hour! Some alligator wrestlers have a background in biology.

Odor Judger

This is a tough job. Odor judgers have to smell some pretty bad odors. Armpits, dirty diapers and used cat litter are a few examples. Odor judgers help to make the products that cover up awful odor. If you have a good sense of smell, and a strong stomach, this job might be for you.

If none of these unusual jobs appeal to you, don’t worry. There are plenty of other unique career opportunities out there. Remember: you don’t need to stay in a job that’s just too normal! Word Bank

Pry (v) 撬开

The door was stuck shut. We had to pry it open.

Biology (n) 生物学

I normally don’t like science, but biology is one of my favorite classes.

Odor (n) 气味

Something really stinks! What is that terrible odor?

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世上最不寻常的5项工作

美洲鳄摔跤手

与鳄鱼摔跤的职业确是需要有冒险精神。美洲鳄摔跤手的职衔，就是表达了他们的职业。观众们观看鳄鱼摔跤手捉住一条美洲鳄，用双臂把它抱起来，然后撬开它的嘴巴，张开血盆的大口，然后，摔跤手向着观众对美洲鳄喃喃细语。

你可能以为；这样一个高危险的鳄鱼摔跤手职业，会有丰厚薪酬。但，大多数的鳄鱼摔跤手时薪仅8至12美元。有些鳄鱼摔跤手甚至有生物学背景。

气味鉴别员

这是份苦差事（职业），气味鉴别员必须面对嗅闻各种各样的臭味儿。狐臭、脏兮兮的尿布块和使用过的猫儿沙样品。而气味鉴别员则需帮助厂商用他们的产品覆盖难闻的气味。如果你有良好的嗅觉和不倒胃，这份职业非你莫属！

如果这5种非比寻常工作，没有一项汲引着你，别焦急，空中英语教室外面有大量的其他工作等着你呢，记住，人一生中不必死抱一种行业。

空中英语教室20051114〖Sorry About That!〗1/3

Sorry About That!

Nobody’s perfect. But when you make a mistake, know how to apologize

Even if your English isn’t great, your good manners can make a good impression. And even excellent English won’t make up for the damage done by being impolite. To get along well with people, you may have to excuse yourself or apologize at times. Here’s how:

Apologizing for arriving late

Jackie, Leona and Chris are members of a college singing group. They have arranged to meet to plan an upcoming concert. Jackie arrives at the meeting place on time. Leona arrives 20 minutes later.

Leona: Hi, Jackie. I’m so sorry I’m late.

Jackie: Did you get stuck in traffic?

Leona: No. I was in the library and just lost track of the time. Please forgive me

Accepting an apology

Jackie: That’s OK, Leona. No harm done. I spent the time working on one of my own assignments.

Leona: Well, thank you. You’re very gracious. Personally, I hate it when people are late. Uh, have you seen Chris?

Jackie: No, I haven’t. I hope he gets here soon. We have a lot to discuss, and I have to go to class in 35 minutes.

Politely telling someone they’ve made a mistake

Chris finally arrives a few minutes later.

Chris: There you are! I’ve been looking all over for you.

Jackie: All over? Why? We’ve been right here all along. At least, I have.

Chris: Right here? But we agreed to meet in the cafeteria!

Leona: Actually, we didn’t, Chris. We met there last time, but it was a little too noisy, remember? Word bank

gracious adj.亲切的, 高尚的, 客气的; 有礼貌的; 通情达理的

He was most gracious to everyone, smiling and thanking them.

cafeteria n.自助餐厅

I run across my good friend in the cafeteria.

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真对不起！

人无完人。然而当你犯错时应该知道如何道歉。

即使你的英文不好，好的礼貌会让别人对你产生一个好印象。即使你有流利的英语功底，毫无礼貌带来的损失也不是轻易能弥补的。要想和别人维持一个愉悦的关系，你可能不得不时常做出一些道歉和对别人赔不是。这里就有例子教你如何道歉：

为迟到道歉

杰姬, 利昂娜和克里斯同是学校的歌唱团成员。为即将到来的音乐会他们约好见面准备拟计划。杰姬按时来到了会议地点。利昂娜20分钟后到达的。

利昂娜：嗨，杰姬。对不起我来迟了。

杰姬：是不是碰上堵车了？

利昂娜：不是，我在图书馆把时间给搞错了。请原谅。

接受道歉

杰姬：没关系，利昂娜。没有什么大影响。我也正忙着做我的一点工作。

利昂娜：真不好意思，你真是很大方。就我来说一般比较讨厌别人迟到。呃，你看见克里斯了吗？

杰姬：没有。我希望他快点到。我们有不少东西要商量的，而且35分钟后我必须要去上课。

礼貌地告诉别人你犯了个错

最后几分钟后克里斯赶到了。

克里斯：你们在这里啊！我刚才到处找你们。

杰姬：到处找？为什么？我们一直都在这里啊。起码我一直都在。

克里斯：在这里？但我们不是说好在自助餐厅见面的吗！

利昂娜：实际上我们没有那么说吧。上次我们在那里见面的，但是那里有点吵，还记得吗？

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Sorry About That !

Nobody’s perfect. But when you make a mistake, know how to apologize

Apologizing for breaking something

Anita is visiting her Aunt Mabel.

Aunt Mabel: Look at this beautiful little statue I bought on my vacation.

Anita: Oh, it's so cute_and so delicate! Oops! Oh, no! I've broken it.

Aunt Mabel: What a shame.

Anita: Aunt Mabel, I am so sorry! I will pay to have it fixed.

Aunt Mabel: Oh, don't be silly!

Anita: But I broke it!

Making someone feel better after they make a mistake

Aunt Mabel: Never mind, dear. It wasn't all that expensive. And besides, I was planning to give it to you anyway.

Anita: Really? You rea not just saying that to make me feel better?

Aunt Mabel: No, no! Of course, I don't want you to feel bad. But the thing definitely wasn't expensive, and I definitely bought it for you.

Apologizing for not keeping a commitment (later)

Anita: Aunt Mabel, I really should be going.

Aunt Mabel: So soon? I thought you were going to stay for supper this evening.

Anita: I planned to, but I really need to get home. I have a big exam tomorrow,

and Ihaven't studied much yet.

Aunt Mabel: Well, if you really have to...

Anita: I have to. I hate to do this to you on short notice. But perhaps I can visit again on Friday.

I will have more time then.

Aunt Mabel: That should be fine. I 'll see you Friday, then.

Aunita: Right. We can relax and have a good long chat.

Aunt Mabel: I' ll be looking forward to it!

Word Bank

Delicate (adj)精巧的, 精致的, 脆弱的, 微妙的, 灵敏的, Pease be careful with these dishes. They are quite delicate.

On short notice (adv)立刻,马上

If you need help, just call. I can be there on short notice.

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Spotlight on Christchurch, New Zealand 1/3

What is there to do at this far corner of the world?

More than you might imagine!

A city with little pollution, a city that is both elegant and laid-back – does such a place exist? Yes, it does. Christchurch, on New Zealand’s South Island, is all these things and more. You will find Christchurch in the region of Canterbury on the South Island.

The British settled Christchurch in 1850. And even today, there are traces of British influence everywhere. The street names come from places in the UK. And of course, Christchurch gets its own name from a city in Southeast England.

Where to visit first?

Spend a day in Christchurch’s downtown area. Try to visit Cathedral Square at lunchtime. During this time, musicians, dancers and other performers often gather to entertain passers-by. The square is also a good place to catch a ride on one of Christchurch’s traditional transports – the tram.

The Avon River weaves past the square. If you’d like, you can go boating on the river or just lounge on the grassy banks. You can also visit Canterbury Museum to learn the history of Canterbury and Christchurch.

Word Bank

Elegant (adj) 雅致的

The bride wore an elegant dress at her wedding.

Trace (n) 痕迹；足迹

You didn’t wipe the table clean. There are still traces of dirt on it.

Passers-by (n) 路人；行人

The beggar asked a passer-by on the street for money.

Lounge (v) 悠闲地消磨时光

We lounges on the sofa and watched TV all day.

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新西兰特写之基督城

在这个勘称天涯海角的地方，你会看到意想不到的景致

一个极少污染，而又显得高雅整洁与休闲，有这样的城市在世界上存在吗？有，它就是在新西兰南岛的基督城，还有更多迷人的景色等着你呢。你可以在新西兰的地图南岛坎特伯雷区附近找到基督城。

在1850年，英国人移民定居到新西兰基督城，直至现在，基督城到处还有很多英国人和物的轨迹和遗风，街道名称都有浓郁的大英帝国的色彩。当然，“基督城”的名字都是来自英国最南端的城市。

从哪开始观光？

首先，花费一天的时间在基督城市中心，午饭时候参观大教堂的广场，在这段时间你可以欣尝到音乐、舞蹈、和其它的表演艺术，令行人和游人大饱眼福。在这个大广场是个娱乐的好地方，你甚至可以搭乘基督城传统的交通工具－－有轨电车。

埃文河的微波细浪逶延通过大教堂的广场，如果你喜欢，可以泛舟在河上，或可懒杨杨地趟在绿草如茵的草地欣尝沿河两岸的美丽风景。或者，你可以参观坎特伯雷博物馆，领略一下特伯雷和基督城的历史来由。

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Spotlight on Christchurch

New Zealand

The Garden City

Christchurch’s residents are proud of the city’s abundant public parks and gardens. Visit the Botanic Gardens to see a wide array of flowers. You’ll also see trees more than 120 years old! The gardens are internationally well - known. In fact, Christchurch’s parks and gardens have won so many awards the city was dubbed “The Garden City” in 1997.

So if you love flowers, come in New Zealand’s late spring and summer to see the flowers blooming. During this time, even the streets are lined with flowers of all colors!

Exploring Canterbury

Canterbury’s countryside is unspoiled and beautiful. In fact, movie producer / director Peter Jackson filmed much of The Lord of the Rings movies in Canterbury’s beautiful untouched countryside.

Just drive one or two hours from Christchurch in any direction and you’ll find outstanding natural beauty. In the west, you’ll find rivers, lakes and some of the tallest mountains in this part of the world. Drive eastward, and you’ll have sandy ocean beaches and village Akaroa is a must-see.(Typed by Beatles)

Word Bank

Array (n) 许多种东西的陈列；大量

This shop had a wide array of cakes.

Bloom (v) 怒放；盛开

In the spring, roses and other flowers bloom in Mabel’s garden.

Unspoiled (adj) 未受破坏的

This small island has beautiful, unspoiled beaches.

Untouched (adj) 未被开发的

John enjoys hiking in Alaska’s untouched wilderness.

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新西兰特写之基督城

在这个勘称天涯海角的地方，你会领略到意想不到的景致

花园城市

基督城的居民以拥有大量的公共花园和公园而感到骄傲和自豪。参观植物学花园，观赏各种各样的“闲花野草”，也是一件赏心乐事。你还可以看到，有超过120多年树龄的参天大树树！这些花园具有极高的世界著名度。事实上，基督城的花园和公园赢得过无数奖项。在1997年，该市被冠名为“花园城市”。

如果你喜欢花草，在新西兰的春未夏初来看看百花盛开，在这段时间你还可以看到满街一排排五彩缤纷和各种各样的奇花异草。

猎奇探索坎特伯雷

坎特伯雷的郊外乡村，是一块未被开垦而漂亮的处女地。事实上，电影制片人兼导演杰克森，执导的《魔戒三步曲》大量镜头就取景于坎特伯雷这块漂亮而未遭受破坏的原野。

从基督城出发，无论从哪个方向驾车1到2小时，你会找到绝佳美丽的自然风景。往西，你可以在这个勘称天涯海角的地方找到江河、湖泊甚至崇山峻岭。向东，可以领略到沙质幼嫩的海滩、村庄的田园风光。法国先侨“阿卡罗娃”移民村是绝不可错过的游览胜地。

空中英语20051119【新西兰特写之基督城】3/3

Spotlight on Christchurch

New Zealand

Antarctica in New Zealand?

Next to Christchurch International Airport lies the International Antarctic Center. This museum about Earth’s most southern continent also serves as a research base for Antarctica’s scientists.

Interactive displays teach visitors about this icy continent. All the center’s guides have even lived in Antarctica. They can tell you what it’s really like to live there.

You can also ride an actual Antarctic snowmobile known as a h?gglund. This16-seat vehicle costs US$500,000 and is used by the U.S. and New Zealand research teams in Antarctica.

Famous sheep

One of New Zealand’s most famous exports is its sheep. Each November, Christchurch hosts the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Show. For three days, farmers exhibit their sheep and agricultural products. Besides watching the sheep competitions, you can also listen to local bands and taste local food. Last year’s show attracted over 100,000 visitors.

Christchurch’s residents say their city offers something for everyone. After all, what other city has everything from sheep competitions to Antarctic snowmobiles? Is there something here for you? To find out, make Christchurch your next vacation destination!

Word Bank

Serve as something (v) 作为。。。的用途

My sofa also serves as a bed when I have guests overnight.

Interactive (adj) 互动式的

New interactive language – learning tools make learning English fun.

Agricultural (adj) 农业的；农产的

Wheat and other agricultural products are this country’s main exports.

Exhibit (v) 展示

This artist had exhibited his painting in many famous art galleries.

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在这个勘称天涯海角的地方，你会领略到意想不到的景致

南极洲在新西兰？

坐落于基督城国际机场附近的“国际南极洲中心博物馆”。

该馆是地球最南的大陆陆地，被作为科学家们在南极洲的科研基地之用。

互动式的展览教导游客们有关这块冰川大陆，所有该馆的导游都生活在这块冰川大陆里。他们会向你讲述有关生活在这，

你真正感兴趣的人和事。

你可以乘搭闻名遐尔的“哈格鲁特”雪上汽车。这种16座运输工具价值50万美金，曾是美国和新西兰考擦队在南极洲使用过。

著名的羊宝宝

新西兰最著名的出口产品之一，是它的绵羊。每年的11月份，基督城举办为期3天的坎特伯雷农产品和牧民表演展销会。农民们展示他们的绵羊和农产品。除此之外，你还可以观看绵羊比赛,欣尝当地民乐演奏，品尝当地风味。去年的展销会吸引了超过10万游客。

基督城的居民说；他们的城市能提供每个人的旅游、购物喜好。毕竟，其他城市能从绵羊比赛到“哈格鲁特”雪上汽车向游客提供的一切所需吗？这里有没有适合你的呢？找找看，明年的暑假新西兰基督城是你旅游的目标。

空中英语200051120星期天美点早餐【高中生当选美国最年轻市长】

星期天特别奉献

I serve a especial delicious health food for breakfast on Sunday morning today!

高中生当选美国最年轻市长

Schoolboy voted in as youngest US mayor

Like, any other American 18-year-old, Michael Sessions will attend high school from 8 am To 3 pm, and after 6 pm he will do his home-work, But from 3 pm to 6 pm he will carry out his new job as the elected Mayor of Hillsdale, Michigan.

Although he was too young to celebrate success over the 51-year-old incumbent by two votes With champagne or any other alcoholic beverage, the youngest elected official in America is determined to discharge his civic duties seriously.

Mr. Sessions, who turned18 in September, ran for mayor on a budget of $700 earned from a summer gob and on a pledge of working to increase Hillsdale’s contingent of full-time firefighters from three to four.

His rival was defeated by an energetic door to door campaign made all the more remarkable because Mr. Sessions was a “write-in” candidate. He was too young to register as a candidate before nominations closed for the printed ballots, so his supporters had to write in his name on election day.

“Obviously the people of Hillsdale took me seriously,” the teenager said. “A lot of older people really enjoyed talking to me. I looked them in the eye. Young people could relate to me.”

He told the reporter. “It’s just a state of trying to believe it especially the 670 people took the time to write my name in. My heart’s racing.

空中英语20051121-Success in creative thinking(1/2)

Success in creative thinking

2005-11-21

Learn how to release your mind’s creativity

All of us face problems at school, at work or at home. Unfortunately, we don’t always know how

to solve these problems. Our usual solutions may not work in every situation. That’s why we need to think creatively. We need to be able to find creative solutions.

You may not consider yourself a creative person. But you can still improve your creative thinking patterns, new ideas will emerge. Here are some ways to boost your creativity. Try these tips and see what happens!

Be curious

Think about things that you do or use every day. Don’t take them for granted. Ask, “Why are things done the way they are?” Then think about how they could be done better or differently. Sometimes the best ideas come from combining old ideas or changing them slightly.

Avoid being immediately critical

When you think of a new idea, write it down- and save it. Don’t immediately think, “That idea could never work.” Many inventions came from ideas that seemed impossible at the time. Word bank

Pattern (n) 模式

Jeff eats lunch and then takes a map. That’s his daily pattern.

Emerge (v) 浮现，出现

If you keep asking the right questions, the truth will eventually emerge.

Take something for granted (idiom) 将某事视为理所当然

Don’t take your health for granted. Take good care of your body!

Critical (adj) 批判的，苛刻的

Don’t be so critical of Miranda’s idea. I think it could work.

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成功来源于良好的创意和思维

在学校、单位、甚至家里，我们需面对很多问题。遗憾的是，我们总是不会怎样去处理这些问题。在通常情况下，我们解决不了各种各样的困境。所以，那就是我们为什么需要考虑创造思维。我们需要，并且能够找到解决的方法。

你可能没有考虑到你自己也有异想天开，别具创意的人。尽管这样，你仍需改善你的创造思维。如果你能改变你的思考模式（方法），新的思维（想法）就将浮现在你的脑海。这里有些方法；可以增进你的思维和创意，试试这些秘诀将会发生什么样的神奇效果！

求知欲

每天所想要做的事，不要看作是理所当然，马上付著行动，先问问为什么？“为什么要用这种方法做这事？”，然后，想想用不同的方法，会不会得到更好的效果。有时候，绝妙的主意（想法），往往是来自；古老与陈旧在改变中的微妙变化中得来的。

避免直接批评

当你心目中产生新的想发，把他记录下来，并蓄之高阁，保全好，不要立刻就认为；“这种想法可能不生效”很多发明创造都是来源于当时似乎不可能成功的事。

Language Tips

Take something for granted

将某事看成是理所当然。

Take someone for granted

将某人的付出看成是理所当然。

Pattern (n)(v)模式

Thinking pattern思考模式

A pattern of behavior行为模式

Follow a pattern遵循模式

Follow the some pattern沿用相同的模式

Emerge(v)产生，出现，浮现

A new management system emerged新的管理制度产生

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Success in creative thinking（2/2）

2005-11-22

Ask “what if”

Our thoughts are based in reality. We know what is true-and what isn’t. These thoughts can block creativity. Instead of just accepting what we know is reality, we should ask, “What if things were different?” For example, “what if everyone could attend university?” consequence: there would be a lot more universities. A university diploma wouldn’t be as special. It would be hard to find people to do low-paying jobs, and so on. Asking “what if ”may help you come up with new ideas.

Daydream

Make time in your day to relax and let your mind relax. Don’t try to focus your thoughts. Just let them go where they will. You may be surprised by the ideas you have.

Take a break

When you are not making any headway with your problem, stop working on it. Instead, do something completely different. Then come back to the problem. You will have a fresh outlook and maybe a new way to solve it.

Try some of these ideas. You may find that being creative isn’t so hard after all!

Word bank

Diploma (n) 文凭

When Steve graduated from the university, he got a diploma.

Come up with something想出（点子、解决方法）

Let me think about the problem. I’m sure I can come up with an answer.

Daydream (v) 作白日梦

Shirley sat in class daydreaming. She didn’t even hear a word her teacher said.

Outlook (n) 见地，观点

Jennifer has a positive outlook on life. She always thinks everything is good.

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Make headway 有进展

I’m trying to finish my homework. But I’m got making much headway.

Talk About It questions

11-21

What is something that you take for granted? Think of questions you can ask about it.

11-22

Think of three "what if" questions and discuss them with a friend.

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成功来源于良好的创意和思维

学会稀放你心中的创造思维

凡事多问“如果”这个问题

一般情况来说，我们的想法往往基于事实的真实性。我们知道什么是对/错，这种想法往往阻碍我们的创造思维。而不是我们仅仅接受所知事情的真面目。我们应反问，“如果事情与别不同？”举个例子，“如果人人考上大学”结果呢，到处都是大学林立，文凭多如厕纸，就显得不希罕。就很难找到人去做那些低职位收入的工作了，所以，凡事多问“如果。。。假如。。。”等等，“这样可以帮你想出绝妙之计策呢！”

白日梦

悠哉悠哉

当你身陷困局无计可施，毫无进展的时候，停一停，喘口气，干点别的什么，然后重解困局，你将会有新的拆解之招数，花神奇为力量，问题逐个击破。尝试这些新的拆解招数（ideas)，毕竟，这些新意念可以信手拈来，毫不费力，又何乐而不为呢。

空中英语20051123-A HOME FOR ALL(1/2)

A HOME FOR ALL(1/2)

2005-11-23

At best friends animal sanctuary, homeless animals live happily ever after

Someone rescued Modesta the cat from the top of a power pole. Noodles the pig was abandoned by her family when they move away. Buttons the bunny nearly lost his life in a woodpile fire. These three and countless others like them have found a home at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

There abandoned and abused animals can live until someone gives them a home. If no one does, they can stay forever. No animal is turned away. About 1,500 animals live there at any one time. Each one is given a name.

In the early 1980s, a group of animal lovers purchased 3,000 acres outside the town of Kanab, Utah. They named the land Angel Canyon and built Best Friends Animal Sanctuary there. Besides their own 3,000 acres of land, the group leases 30,000 acres of government land. This makes the sanctuary almost twice the size of Hong Kong Island!

Most of the residents are dogs and cats. But horses, pigs, bunnies, birds, goats and other animals also find homes there. Over 200 employees feed and care for animals and work hard to get them adopted.