中级英语口语Lesson 7
中级口语教程7
中级口语教程7Going Shopping Text A Gretel and Mrs Clark went shopping in the centre of London yesterday. "I'd like to know which store you like best in London, Mrs Clark , " Gretel said. "Now that's a difficult question," Mrs Clark replied. "I just haven't any idea which store I like best. There are so many huge stores in London. I suppose Selfridges must be the biggest. There's so much variety there. I can usually find what I'm looking for. Then there's Liberty's. It's such a lovely building. Harrods is very famous, too. It's such a smart store, I love all the big stores in London because you can walk round and nobody bothers you. Nobody tries to sell you anything-unless you want to buy something. Sometimes I go window-shopping , or just wander round a store and look at the things on display. The big stores are one of the sights of London. I went to the sales in January. That was one of the sights of London, too! My goodness! The crowds! But it was worth it. I bought some lovely things very cheaply. It was good fun, but very exhausting. Text B As she walked round the huge department store, Edith reflectde how difficult it was to choose a suitable Christmas present for her father. She wished that he was as easy to please as her mother, who was always delighted with perfume. Besides, shopping at th'ss time of the year was a most disagreeable experience : people trod on your toes , poked you with their elbows and almost knocked you over in their haste to get to a bargain ahead of you. Partly to have a rest, Edith paused in front of a counter where some attractive ties were on display. 'They are real silk' the assistant assured her, trying to tempt her. 'Worth double the price. ' But Edith knew from past experience that her choice of ties. hardly ever pleased her father. She moved on reluctantly and then, quite by chance, stopped where a small crowd of men had gathered round a counter. She found some good quality pipes on sale - and the prices were very reasonable. Edith did not hesitate for long: although her father only smoked a pipe occasionally, she knew that this was a present which was bound to please him. When she got home, with her small but well-chosen presentconcealed in her handbag, her parents were already at table having supper. Her mother was in especially cheerful mood. `Your father has at last decided to stop smoking,' she informed her daughter. Additional Information (1) JOAN: Yes, madam? Can I help you? MRS S: Oh yes, please, but you're just closing. aren't you? JOAN: Well , yes , we are , madam. The shop shuts in five minutes. MRS S: I shan't keep you long then. It was about some saucepans you had in your . window last week JOAN: Last week, madam?I really can't remember which ones you mean. What were they like? MRS S: Oh, they were lovely! Sort of imitation wood. dark brown colour. country-style you know, and the lids, if I remember rightly, had a sort of leaf pattern, or was it flowers? JOAN: That's strange. I don't recognise any of the ones we had from that description. Are you sure they were in this shop? MRS S: Oh, you must know the ones I mean. They were in a sale. A real bargain. Reduced to a quarter of the original price. I couldn't believe my eyeswhen I saw them. JOAN: I'm afraid the sales are over now, madam, and I know we sold out of all the saucepans. MRS S: I don't think you did, you know. At least, my neighbour, Mrs Cliffe, told me she saw some here only yesterday. JOZN: Well, it's all new stock in the window now. MRS S: May I just have a iook, to see if there's asything else? JOAN: Er, well, madam, as you know. we were just closing. MRS S: Yes , ye。
职场实用英语交际教程(中级)教师用书_Unit 7
Teacher’s Book for Unit 7Unit 7 Write a market research reportMotivatingAbout the unitConsumers are at the heart of any business plan. Before launching a new product or modifying existing products, companies need to make sure that their products fit consumers’ needs. Market research is critical because it is an effective way to learn about consumer needs and preferences. The results of market research, which are usually summarised in a report, are then used to help business owners make more informed decisions about the company’s product strategies.This unit mainly focuses on writing a market research report. “Inputting” will help Ss learn the content and the necessary words and expressions concerning the market research, as well as how to structure and write the report effectively. Then, they will complete the production task in “Outputting”. Finally, “Extending” will help Ss gain further information about the market situation after the launch of the new product, and better understand the wide use of data in businesses. After studying this unit, Ss will be able to write a market research report and understand the importance of conducting both qualitative and quantitative market research.Teaching objectivesUpon completion of this unit, the T is expected to enable Ss to:●list the words and expressions concerning market research (Listening &Reading: Form)●note down and analyse customers’ opinions about the products (Listening &Reading: Content)●describe the structure of a market research report (Structuring)●list three ways of doing market research (Listening & Reading: Content)●report the process and findings of market research (Outputting)Teaching suggestionsA production-oriented approach is suggested here. By adopting this approach, the T needs to make clear the unit setting, the production task and the learning objectivesin “Motivating”. With the content, language and structure learned in “Inputting”, the T can help Ss get prepared for the production task in “Outputting”. “Extending” is the final stage where a follow-up listening and reading are carried out.Sections TipsMotivating Period 1 (Warming-up)• Present the scenario of communication to Ss.(Trying-out)• Ask Ss to try out the communicative task.• Help Ss realise their gap to complete the task and arouse their interest in learning.(Taking aim)• Explain the learning objectives and the output task.• Make sure Ss can distinguish between the communication and the language objectives.• Make sure Ss are clear about the type and content of the output task.Inputting Periods 1-3(Listening)• Play the audio for Ss to listen to for the first time and to do Task 1 to get topics of the street interview; check the answers and offer help to Ss if necessary.• Play the audio for Ss to listen to and to finish Task 2 to get further information about the customer’s opinions; check answers and offer help to Ss if necessary.• Explain the Language Points (The T may explain the language points before the first listening).• Explain the Cultural Point and the Business Point.• Lead Ss to summarise the language that can be used to complete the output task.(Reading)• Guide Ss to read and understand the passage by finishing the two tasks of “Content” (Task 2 might be finished before Task 1 if necessary) to gather information from a questionnaire; check answers and provide assistance when necessary.• Explain the Language Points, the Cultural Point and the Business Pointand any part of the passage that might be necessary for Ss.• Guide Ss to finish the three tasks of “Form” (some of the tasks such as Task 3 might also be finished flexibly while the language is being explained); check answers and provide assistance when necessary. • Lead Ss to note down more information of the customers’ preferences from the questionnaire and collect more language structures that are useful for the output task.(Structuring)• Explain the structure of a market research report.• Guide Ss to grasp the structure of a market research report by finishing the Task; check answers and provide assistance when necessary.• Make sure Ss have grasped the structure of a market research report before moving to the next part of the unit.Outputting Period 4 • Describe the output task so that Ss are clear about each step of the task and relevant requirements of each step.• Guide Ss to finish the output task step by step and carry out the self-assessment.• Assess Ss’ performance by working with them together (construct the assessment criteria with Ss in advance and make a timely assessment inside or outside the class according to the time available).• Provide assistance when necessary.Extending (outside class) (Listening & Reading)• Assign Ss to finish the tasks and provide the channel through which Ss can check answers; provide assistance when necessary.• If time permits, the T can also guide Ss to finish the tasks inside the class and roughly follow the procedures of “Listening” and “Reading” in “Inputting”.Inputting2.1 ListeningLanguage focus1.How often do you consume soft drinks?consume: v. to drink 喝；消费e.g. One should always consume clean water.2.You use natural spring water as the main ingredient.ingredient: n. any of the qualities of which sth is made成分；原料e.g. The basic ingredient of the mixture is flour.3.I guess it is healthier and more organic.organic: a.(of food, farming methods, etc) produced or practised withoutartificial fertilisers or pesticides有机的；不使用化肥的e.g. This garden is used to plant organic vegetables.4.But as I am a bit overweight, my doctor advised me to have drinks with lesssugar.overweight: a. heavier than is usual or allowed; fat（人）体重超常的；肥胖的e.g. Overweight people are more likely to develop diabetes and heart diseases.5.Well, it would be the best if you can add some minerals, which will providepeople with more energy.1)mineral: n.substance that is not vegetable or animal, esp one with aconstant chemical composition which is found naturally in the earth（某些食物中的）矿物质e.g. This area is famous for its rich mineral salts.2)provide sb with: to make sth available for sb to use by giving, lending orsupplying it 为某人提供……e.g. The company will provide you with all of these supplies.Reference answersTask 1☑type☑drinking frequency☐place to buy☑brand☐monthly budget☑flavour☐size☑expectationTask 21. D2. C3. B4. A5. CScriptsKarol: Good morning, sir. I’m Karol from Forest Spring. We are conducting a market research about soft drinks. Do you have aminute to answer a few questions? It won’t take long.Robert: Sure. I’m Robert.Karol: Thank you, Robert. First, would you tell me what type of soft drinks you like best?Robert: I like functional drinks best. I also enjoy drinking fruit juices.Karol: How often do you consume soft drinks?Robert: At least twice a week.Karol: Which brand do you prefer?Robert: I like a lot of the big names. Forest Spring is always my top choice.Karol: Thanks a lot. We are happy to hear that. Why do you choose our products instead of others?Robert: I once saw a video about Forest Spring’s production process. You use natural spring water as the main ingredient. I guess it ishealthier and more organic.Karol: Well, you surely are a big fan of us. And what flavour do you like best?Robert: I don’t prefer any particular flavours actually. But as I am a bit overweight, my doctor advised me to have drinks with less sugar.Karol: Yes, I see. So, if we are to launch a new product, what else do you expect besides reducing the sugar?Robert: Well, it would be best if you could add some minerals, which will provide people with more energy.Karol: Thank you, Robert. And excuse me, may I ask you a few more questions…2.2 ReadingLanguage focus1.When asked about what factors influence their soft drink purchasing decisions,92% consumers find general health claims appealing.appealing: a. attractive有吸引力的e.g. The idea of a holiday abroad is certainly appealing.This sentence can be paraphrased as: When consumers are asked about whatfactors influence their decisions to buy soft drinks, 92% of them are attractedby the general health claims.2.They say they are influenced by how soft drinks impact their health.This sentence contains an object clause “how soft drinks impact their health”introduced by relative adverb “how”, serving as the object of preposition “by”.The question sentence will be expressed in assertive form (how soft drinks impact their health) instead of interrogative form (how do soft drinks impact their health?).Other relative adverbs like “where”, “when”, “what”, “why” and relative pronouns like “who”, “whom”, “what”, “which” can also introduce an object clause.This sentence can be paraphrased as: How do soft drinks impact their health?They say they are influenced by this question.pared with flavours, popular health claims like “pure”, “organic” and“natural” appeal more to consumers.appeal to: to be attractive or interesting (to sb) 对……有吸引力e.g. Do these paintings appeal to you?4.As most consumers become more conscious about looking after their health,their drinking habits are changing as well.1)conscious: a. aware of 意识到的；注意到的e.g. He is conscious of his behavior in front of the camera.2)look after:to take care of照顾；照料e.g. The nurse will look after the children while their mother is away.5. A total of 57% say that they are planning to reduce their sugar intake.intake: n. process of taking liquid, gas, etc into humans, machines, etc摄入量e.g. The daily intake of salt is advised to be less than 5g.6.They want guilt-free beverages that refresh their body and mind.1)beverage: n. any type of drink except water, eg milk, tea, wine, beer饮料e.g. You can order any beverage that you like.2)refresh: v. to give new strength or vigour to 使恢复精力e.g. She felt refreshed after her sleep.7.Sugar may add to a sweet and pleasant taste, but they don’t want to sacrificetheir health for flavour.sacrifice: v. to give up sth in return for sth more important or valuable 牺牲e.g. We should never forget those heroes who have sacrificed their lives for ourcountry.8.8. In reply to what ingredients they associate with improving their health, mostconsumers believe that ...associate with: to connect ideas, etc in one’s mind 联想e.g. Whisky is usually associated with Scotland.9.We should be looking to put vitamins and minerals at the forefront of ourproduct positioning.1)be looking to: to hope/expect to do sth 期待做……e.g. I am looking to buy a new car.2)forefront: n. the most forward or important position or place前沿；领先地位e.g. The new product took the company to the forefront of the computersoftware field.10.The most significant result of this research is that consumers’ awareness ofkeeping healthy is increasing.This sentence contains a predicative clause “that consumers’ awareness of keeping healthy is increasing” following link verb “is”.This sentence can be paraphrased as: This survey has the most significant result.Consumers’ awareness of keeping healthy is increasing.Reference answers2.2.1 ContentTask 11. C2. D3. E4. B5. ATask 21.15,000 consumers from 18 cities have responded to the questionnaire.2.Health claims, function and ingredient are the top three factors.3.Consumers no longer want empty calories, so they reduce their sugar intake.4.Vitamin C, Omega 3 and vitamin D are the top three healthy ingredients.5.The interview serves as a vivid illustration for the data from the questionnaire.They have some similar topics and come to the same conclusion that consumers nowadays care about their health when making soft drinks purchase.2.2.2 FormTask 11. appeal2. consciousness3. refreshed4. vitamins5. sacrificing Task 21. associate with2. make use of3. look after4. looked to5. appeal toTask 3Model 11.They were thinking of how they could arrive there in time.2.Everyone felt excited at what Tom told his mother.Model 21.What I am saying is that everyone is born equal.2.An exciting news of the school is that 90% of the students have been admitted tokey universities.2.3 StructuringStructure extensionMarket research is vital to the operation of many businesses and so it is conductedfrequently. The first step in preparing a market research report should be to identify a clear research objective. Then you should create an outline and fill it in. This helps to eliminate the chance of you repeating yourself, or missing important parts out. It is strongly recommended to make use of charts and graphs, which can not only present your research findings directly and convincingly, but also make the report much easier to understand.Choosing suitable expressions and learning them by heart will make a market research report a less formidable task and help you to feel more confident in writing one. The following are some useful expressions:Introduction:✓ A market survey is carried out so as to...✓In order to..., 2000 questionnaires were handed out among 5 major cities.Aim:✓To provide guidance for…✓To provide analysis about…✓To help setting up the marketing strategies, ...Methodology:✓By interviewing a focus group of 7 passersby.✓By collecting questionnaires from 500 respondents.Results:✓The major finding is that...✓The reason that accounts for the result is because...✓It is attributed to the fact that...Conclusions and Recommendations:✓To sum up, …✓From the above analysis, ...✓It is recommended that...✓It is suggested that ...Other expressions to help you describe and analyse data will also help you achieve a report writing task, for example:✓verbs:climb, increase, rise, surge, ascend, soardecline, decrease, fall, drop, plunge, cut, reducefluctuate, wave, undulate✓phrases:remain at the same level, stay the samereach the highest pointhit the bottom✓adjectives / adverbs:steady/steadily, stable/stably, slight/slightly, slow/slowly, gradual/gradually;sharp/sharply, rapid/rapidly, considerable/considerably, dramatic/dramatically, significant/significantlyWhile writing a market research report, remember to keep it brief and concise. Last but not the least, once you’ve finished your report, ask somebody else to read it and see if you’ve missed anything out or made any mistakes.Reference answersIntroduction:a.It is specialising in producing and distributing toothpastes in the UK.b.It intends to expand its business in the country.Aim:To provide analysis about the luxury toothpaste with a truly whitening effect to help guide the company’s development of this range of products.Methodology:By conducting a street interview and a questionnaire.Results:a.Besides the cleaning effect, the majority of consumers also think thewhitening effect of a toothpaste is very important.b.Consumers care about their looks more that used to.c. A large number of consumers are willing to pay more for better qualitytoothpaste.d.They care about their dental health and they don’t mind paying a bit more.Conclusions and Recommendations:a.It is concluded that a large percentage of people are prepared to pay extrafor a toothpaste if it can achieve the ideal effect.b.It is recommended that the R&D Department of White Moon startdeveloping new toothpaste which can whiten and brighten people’s teethin a given period of time.OutputtingSuggestions for evaluationObjective Does the report have a clear research objective?Content Does the report include prominent information about themarket research?Structure Is the report completely and logically organised?Language Are word choice and sentence structures appropriate?CommunicationIs the report written clearly and effectively to the reader?StrategySampleA Market Research Report for Forest Spring’s New Product DevelopmentIntroductionForest Spring is a world-famous soft drinks company. As we are planning to expand our product range, we have carried out market research to analyse the feasibility of developing a new functional drink.AimThe aim of this research is to identify consumers’ opinions and expectations on soft drinks so as our relevant departments can develop new product strategies accordingly. MethodologyThis research was carried out by conducting a street interview and putting a questionnaire to 15,000 consumers across 18 major cities in the city.ResultsThe chief finding is that consumers nowadays care for their health and well-being. When we interviewed several consumers about the factor they care about most while choosing soft drinks, the vast majority of them gave top priority to “Health Claims”. This is in line with the result we got from the questionnaire. Furthermore, other factors such as “Function” and “Ingredient” are much more important than “Packaging”, “Flavor” and “Brand Name”. Consumers want “health-enhancing” soft drinks with natural and organic ingredients. This result is largely attributed to the global health trend in food and beverages.Another distinct finding is that in order to maintain a “cleaner” lifestyle, consumers are taking active steps to change their drinking habits. As we have found out from the street interview, a lot of consumers have various health problems. And excessive sugar is responsible for several diseases such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Therefore, the biggest step consumers take is cutting their sugar intake, followed by cutting their caffeine, artificial ingredients and gluten intake. Those ingredients are all believed to pose a threat to people’s health.Our last finding is based on the consumer response we have received from the questionnaire, and this is that ingredients such as vitamin C, Omega 3, vitamin D and other natural ingredients with digestive benefits are becoming more sought after by consumers.Conclusions and RecommendationsFrom the above analysis, the market for a new functional drink is huge as consumers give top priority to health while making their soft drinks purchasing decisions. Therefore, it is highly recommended that the R&D Department develop a new product with functions that can improve people’s well-being. Healthy and natural ingredients should replace traditional artificial ones, while at the same time, maintaining a great flavor. Besides, the Marketing Department should attach more importance to highlighting the health claims of the new product and developing strategies of effective targeting at health-conscious consumers.ExtendingReference answers4.1 Listening1.4%2.second3.sugar4.the packaging5.formula4.2 Reading1.T a major priority for businesses2.T being collected right around the clock3. F Peter Sondergaard said that data analysis was very important to a company.4. F Fast food giants are using mobile apps to collect essential informationabout their customers.5.T base their judgment on woman’s changing buying patternsScriptsGood morning, everyone. According to last quarter’s sales report, our market share was 23% of the overall soft drinks market in South China, while our three main rivals, Bestbev, Sunday Dew, and Caradi, had 32%, 28% and 15% respectively. In comparison, this quarter’s figure is very encouraging. Our sales have risen by 4%. In contrast, Bestbev has lost 1%, and Sunday Dew has also lost about 3%. Now we occupy the second market position. The change in this quarter’s market situation is due to the fact that we have successfully launched “Refresher”, a new functional drink. We have reduced its sugar content to cater to people’s health concerns. We have also changed the packaging to offer drinks in different sizes. Most importantly, with a special formula from our R&D team, “Refresher” not only refreshes people’s mind, but also increases people’s energy. It can help people recover from activity more quickly and exercise longer. Therefore, it is also popular among sports lovers and has become extremely popular as the summer sports season is coming. It is through our joint efforts that we have managed to stay competitive in a tough market. Thank you!。
赖世雄中级美语听课笔记Lesson 7
Lesson 7 Doctor DeathWhether very sick people should be helped to end their own lives is a question many people cannot answer. However, Dr.Kevorkian is an exception. That he has done this more than twenty times is known to everyone. Some say what he is doing is immoral. They call him Doctor Death. Others say what he is doing is merciful. They call it mercy killing.Whether Dr.Kevorkian should be allowed to continue doing this is a real problem for the government. There seem to be two sides to the argument. Which side are you on?spooky 幽灵般的Halloween 万圣节to end one's own life = to put an end to one's own lifeWhen the movie came to an end, many people were crying. 结束I helped Mother wash(do) the dishes last night.Every rule has its exception. = There is an exception to every rule.With an exception ....inconvenient 不方便不说：Are you convenient? 而说：Are you free?That he doesn't study makes me angry. 名词从句that 不能省mercy killing 安乐死One is known by company he keeps. 观其友，知其人讲解：P: Are we talking here or do we have any purposes on the air?B: Well, yes, we do. We are trying to teach our students how to read and understand by listening these English lessons.P: So we are not simply chatting. In fact, we do have a plan over here. That is we want to acquaint our students with more of English.B: Our plan is to teach English.P: Doctor deathIt sounds spooky.B: It certainly does.Well, in the United Stated, Halloween is a spooky night.P: Following is an article, and has a title here "Doctor death". This article sounds a little spooky, but we will find out about this. So we'd like have Bruce read this article for us first.Whether very sick people should be helped to end their own lives is a question many people cannot answer.Whether we should help very sick people end their own lives.B: I help Mother to wash the dishes last night.I help Mother wash the dishes last night.P: do the disheswash the dishesdo the laundryB: "laundry" means your dirty clothing. So if you wash your dirty clothes, we can say "you will do your laundry."P: To end their own lives.To put an end to their own lives.Come to an end.B: When the movie came to an end, many people were crying.P: When the movie ended, many people were crying.However, Dr. Kevorkian is an exception.B: It is not English. It is, I think, from Eastern Europe.Every rule has its exception.P: There is an exception to every rule.with the exception of= exceptB: With the exception of New York, Americans own cars in American cities.Well, New York is such a big and crowded city. That having a car is very inconvenient. So most Now Yorkers do not own a car, but in another American cities, almost all Americans own their own car.Are you free now?Are you available?P: Is it convenient for you to do it now?That he has done this more than twenty times is known to everyone.That he doesn't study makes me angry.Some say what he is doing is immoral. So they call him Doctor Death. Others say what he is doing is merciful. They call it mercy killing. Whether Dr. Kevorkian should be allowed to continue doing this is a real problem for the government. There seem to be two sides to the argument.Which side are you on?I will side with you.P: He is known to all of us.One is known by the company he keeps.Substitution:1. Whether very sick people should be helped to end own lives is a question many people cannot answer.Whether the company should hire him is something the boss has to decide.Whether the man kill his wife is something we will never know.2. That he has done this more than twenty times is known to everyone.That he divorced his nagging wife is not surprising.That the prisoner had escaped was an embarrassment to the guards.。
英语中级口语对话精选10课(英文版)
英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 1: Yoga英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 2:Bubblegum Mary英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 3: Balcony Gardening英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 4：Crock Wrestling英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 5:Crocodiles in Queensland英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 6: Hip Hop Music英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 7: Jeet Kune Do英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 8: Skateboarding英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 9: The Empire State Building英语口语对话（中级）Lesson10：The History of the Oscars英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 1: YogaSummary:Vanessa and Denise are talking about yoga.Welcome to the Learning English Pod casts produced by the Hellenic American Union.In this broad cast, Vanessa, Denise and Nick are in the mid dle of a live show in a radio studio. Listen to their conversation and answer the question that follows about the main idea.Dialogue:Vanessa: Wel come to the Health Freaks Show. Denise is here with us today to tell us a few things about yoga and its benefits. Nick you might wanna listen carefully if you really wanna get rid of those back pains of yours. Denise?Denise: Hi, everyone. Well, Nick, yoga could be the answer to your problems. Yoga experts claim they can help people with back problems. Nick: Hmm… can they? Cause I’m not fit at all, you know …The bottom line is that my job is quite sed entary and … I guess, you think I’m trying to justify myself but.. OK. I have to be hones t. I can’t really remember the last time I went to the gym to work out.Denise: I get the picture Nick! It’s kinda ironic, though. I mean, you’re the co-presenter of a health show, after all…Nick: Right! Anyway, can peopl e like me take up yoga? Denise: They most certainly can.., and, the sooner the better. You see yoga isn’t just a better treatment for back pain it’s THE treatment!Nick: So yoga can actually lessen the pain?英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 2:Bubbl egum MaryNick: Today our special guest is the famous clown Bubblegum Mary Vanessa: Hi Bubblegum Mary. How did you start clowning? Bubblegum Mary: I am a self-taught clown, but I studied Drama in college.Vanessa: I was wondering, does a clown ever feel blue? Bubblegum Mary: Oh, yes. And when that happens, I hit the shops! Nick: Bubblegum Mary, your unique character is adored by thousands…Vanessa: And we all love your hilarious facial expressions.., your comical voice.., and your truly lively appearance… I guess they’re the reason for your success. What’s your m ost unforgettable clowning experience?Bubblegum Mary:Thank you for your kind words…My most unforgettable experience? Hmm… It was five years ago during a Halloween event I was booked for. That’s when I met my husband, who, by the way, was also dressed up as a clown. Nick:Isn’t that funny! Vanessa: How interesting! Thank you so much Bubblegum Mary for joining us today. We’ll now take a quick break.Now get ready to answer some questions…1. Bubblegum Mary says “I’m a self taught clown.”What does she mean? She’s learned clowning on her own.2. Vanessa asks Bubblegum Mary “I was wondering, does a clownever feel blue?” What does Vanessa mean? She would like to know if clowns ever feel sad. 3. Bubblegum Mary says “When that happens, I hit the shops.” What do es she mean? When she gets sad, she goes shopping in order to get over her sadness.4. Nick says “Isn’t that funny!” What does he mean?GLOSSARY1.Adore (verb): to like or love something very muche.g. Don’t you just adore that dress!2. Blue (adjective): sad or depressede.g. what’s wrong with you? You’ve been looking blue all week.3.Book (verb): to arrange with a hotel, restaurant, theatre to have a room, table, seat etc. on a particular date.e.g. I’d like to book a table for two at 8 o’clock.4.Clown (+ around) (verb): (often disapproving) to behave in a silly way, usually in order to make other people laugh.e.g. Stop clowning around and get to work!ical (adjective): funny or amusing because of being strange or unusual.e.g. I find the whole situation comical. I mean, whoever heard of a dog being bitten by a man!6.Expression (noun): a look on a persons face which shows their thoughts.e.g. There was a worried expression on her face.7.Hilarious (adjective): extremely funnye.g. Sam told me a hil arious joke yesterday. I couldn’t stop laughing.8.Self-taught (adjective): when someone has learnt something without any formal lessonse.g. Elvis was a self taught guitarist. He never had a lesson in his life.9.Unforgettable (adjective): something you cannot forget, usually because it is so beautiful, interesting, enjoyable etc.e.g. an unforgettable experience10.Unique (adjective): the only one of its kinde.g. Houdini had a unique talent for escapologyPractice using the words in the glossary.Choose the most appropriate word from the glossary to complete the following sentences.1. Do you know Pete? He’s __ .2. Everyone’s fingerprints are __.3. His __changed from amusement to surprise.4. Nobody taught me how to type. I’m __.5. She __working with children and animals.6. The music is what makes the movie so _-.7. The people in the carnival all wore__ hats with bells on.8. Try to be a little more serious and stop __about.9. Watching comedy shows always stop me feeling _-.10. You should __your tickets to the circus early to avoid disappointment.英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 3: Balcony GardeningDialogue:Vanessa: Hey Nick, guess where I spend my vacation last summer –in Crete!! Nick: Wow, lucky you, it must have been a blast! Vanessa: It sure was! It was just gorgeous, especially all the flowers on my hotel balcony.Nick: Why? What was so special about it?Vanessa: Oh, it was just … beautiful! There were so many different flowers and plants on it that it looked like… I don’t know how to describe it to you… like the Garden of Eden in miniature maybe? There wer e lots of flowers we don’t have here like jasmine, which smells great.Nick: Wow, sounds wonderful! Balcony gardening is just getting started here in Toronto.Vanessa:Now, here’s Lisa live from Toronto on line one to tell us more about balcony gardening.Vanessa: Hi, Lisa.Nick: Hi there, Lisa.Lisa: Hi. Balcony gardening is one of the latest trends in TO. Tony, here, is going to tell us about how he has turned his balcony into a small lush sanctuary.Tony: Hi all. Well, because of the weather in Canada balcony gardening is probably not as easy as it might be in Greece. For starters my condo is way up on the 24th floor with a balcony facing north –strike one. Strike two is the fact we’re so high up, so there’s less moisture in the atmosphere. But even though my balcony is very small, I’ve still managed to create a pretty impressive garden. All you need is patience and a green thumb.Lisa: You certainly seem to have both Tony. Back to you Vanessa and Nick.Now answer the following question…What are Vanessa, Lisa, Tony and Nick talking about? They’re talking about balcony gardening in Greece and in Toronto.Now listen again to the dialogue in parts. After each part there will be 3 to 4 questions on the details...Part 1Vanessa: Hey Nick, guess where I spend my vacation last summer –in Crete!! Nick: Wow, lucky you, it must have been a blast! Vanessa: It sure was! It was just gorgeous, especially all the flowerson my hotel balcony.Nick: Why? What was so special about it?Vanessa:Oh, it was just … beautifu l! There were so many different flowers and plants on it that it looked like… I don’t know how to describe it to you… like the Garden of Eden in miniature maybe? There were lots of flowers we don’t have here like jasmine, which smells great.Nick: Wow, sounds wonderful! Balcony gardening is just getting started here in Toronto.Vanessa: Now, here’s Lisa live from Toronto on line one to tell us more about balcony gardening.Now answer some questions…1. Nick says: “Wow, lucky you, it must have been a blast!” What does “blast” mean? The word “blast” is used to describe an exciting experience or event.2. What does Nick express when he says: “Wow, sounds wonderful!” He expresses his surprise and pleasure.3. Why does Nick ask Vanessa: “What was so special about it?”Because he wants to find out more about Vanessa’s hotel balcony on Crete. Back at the radio studio again; Vanessa and Nick are talking to Lisa and Tony live from his condo in Toronto…Part 2Vanessa: Hi, Lisa.Nick: Hi there, Lisa.Lisa: Hi. Balcony gardening is one of the latest trends in TO. Tony, here, is going to tell us about how he has turned his balcony into a small lush sanctuary.Tony: Hi all. Well, because of the weather in Canada balcony gardening is probably not as easy as it might be in Greece. For starters my condo is way up on the 24th floor with a balcony facing north –strike one. Strike two is the fact we’re so high up, so there’s less moisture in the atmosphere. But even though my balcony is very small, I’ve still managed to create a pretty impressive garden. All you need is patience and a green thumb. Lisa: You certainly seem to have both Tony. Back to you Vanessa and Nick.Now answer some questions…1. Tony says: “…my condo is way up on the 24th floor…” What does “way up” mean? Way up means high up.2. Tony says: “B ut even though my balcony is very small, I’ve still managed to create a pretty impressive garden.” What do you think “impressive” means? When something is impressive it is so nice or beautiful that you admire it.3. What does Tony mean when he says: “All you need is patienceand a green thumb.”? He means you need nothing else except patience and a talent for gardening.GLOSSARY1.Blast (noun): an exciting or enjoyable experience or event, often a party.e.g. You should have come with us last night, we had a real blast!2.Lush (adjective): (1) (of places, furniture, decoration, etc.) expensive and luxurious. E.g. a lush carpet (2) A lush area has a lot of green, healthy plants, grass and trees. E.g. lush green valleys3.Moisture (noun): water in very small drops. Most plants need moisture in order to grow. E.g. Cactuses do not need a lot of moisture. That is why they are found in dry climates.4.Pretty (adverb): informally pretty is used to mean “quite.”E.g. The house has four bedrooms, so it's pretty big.5.Sanctuary (noun): a safe place, one that offers protection, peace and quiet.E.g. If I want some peace and quiet, I take sanctuary in my study.6.Trend (noun): a change in a situation or in the way people see or do things.E.g. The trend at the moment is towards a more natural and less made-up look. 7.Turn into (verb): to change something into something else.E.g. Peter turned his basement into a pool room.8.Way up (prepositional phrase): high up.e.g. Can you see that plane, way up there?英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 4：Crock WrestlingIn this broadcast, Nick, Vanessa, and Lyn, are in the middle of a live show in a radio studio. Listen to their conversation and answer the question that follows about the main idea.Dialogue:NICK: Our next live report is from Australia, home of the late Steve Irwin the famous Crocodile Hunter.VANESSA: And also home of many adventurers like Patrick who’s a biologist specializing in crocodiles. Lyn, what can you tell us. I believe you have a special guest with you.LYN: Hi guys. Our guest for today is a New Yorker, Patrick Quiney, who has been involved for many years in the study of crocodiles in Australia. Patrick, have you worked as a crocodile trapper? PATRICK: Yeah. I had ants in my pants since I was a child and the first job I got here was to trap crocks and remove them from populated areas where they posed a danger.VANESSA: Patrick, have you ever wrestled with a crock?PATRICK: Yeah. Since coming to Australia croc wrestling has become my favorite way of blowing off steam!Now answer the following question… What is their guest talking about? About his career as a crocodile hunter. Now listen again to the dialogue. Afterwards there will be 3 questions on the details... NICK: Our next live report is from Australia, home of the late Steve Irwin the famous Crocodile Hunter.VANESSA:And also home of many adventurers like Patrick who’s a biologist specializing in crocodiles. Lyn, what can you tell us. I believe you have a special guest with you. . LYN: Hi guys. Our guest for today is a New Yorker, Patrick Quiney, who has been involved for many years in the study of crocodiles in Australia. Patrick, have you worked as a crocodile trapper?PATRICK: Yeah. I had ants in my pants since I was a child and the first job I got here was to trap crocs and remove them from populated areas where they posed a danger.VANESSA: Patrick, have you ever wrestled with a croc? PATRICK: Yeah. Since coming to Australia croc wrestling has become my favorite way of blowing off steam!Now get ready to answer the questions.1. Patrick says “I had ants in my pants since I was a child…” What does he mean? He was extremely restless.2. Patrick says “…they posed a danger.” What does he mean? The crocodiles were dangerous.3. Patrick s ays “…croc wrestling has become my favorite way of blowing off steam!” what does he mean? It is his way to relax. GLOSSARY1.Ants in your pants (old fashioned, humorous idiom): to not be able to keep still because you are very excited or worried about somethingE.g. The little boy was so excited about meeting Santa he had ants in his pants 2.Blow / let off steam: to do or say something that helps you to get rid of strong feelings or energy.E.g. He lifts weights after work to let off steam.3. Involve (verb): to include someone or something in something, or to make them take part in or feel part of it.E.g. The accident involved two cars and a lorry.4. Populate (verb, usually passive): If an area is populated by people or animals, they live in that area.E.g. The river is populated mainly by smaller species of fish.5.Pose a danger/ threat (verb): to cause something, especially a problem or difficulty:E.g. Nuclear weapons pose a threat to everyone.6.Specialize in (verb): to spend most of your time studying oneparticular subject or doing one type of business:E.g. a restaurant that specializes in seafood7.Trap (noun): a device or hole for catching animals or people and preventing their escape.E.g. The fox got its foot caught in a trap.8.Trap (verb): to catch an animal in a trap.E.g. She survived in the forest by eating berries and trapping small animals and birds.9.Trapper (noun): a person who traps wild animals, usually to sell their fur:e.g. a fur trapper Wrestle (verb): (1) to fight with someone (especially as a sport) by holding them and trying to throw them to the ground. E.g. He has wrestled professionally for five years. (2) to try very hard to deal with a problem or to make a difficult decision: e.g. The government is wrestling with difficult economic problems. Practice using the words in the glossary. Choose the most appropriate word or phrase from the glossary to complete the following sentences.1. He went to __the party to after failing the exam.2. I enjoy working in general medicine, but I hope to be able to__ in the future.3. She's been __with animal rights for many years.4. The children had __, so we took them outside for some exercise.5. The inner cities are no longer densely__ .6. The police officer tackled the man and _-him to the ground.7. The surgeon decided that operating__ no special threat to the patients safety.8. The undercover agents went to the rendezvous knowing that it might be a _-.英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 5:Crocodiles in QueenslandIn this broadcast, Vanessa, and Nick are in the middle of a live showin a radio studio interviewing Patrick. Listen to their conversation and answer the question that follows about the main idea. Dialogue:NICK:We’re in the studio with someone everyone has been asking us to talk to again. Patrick the biologist specializing in crocs. VANESSA: And Patrick our viewers have been bombarding us with questions for you.PATRICK: Let’s hear them!VANESSA:What’s the dif ference between a crocodile and an alligator? PATRICK: They are cousins! But there are many differences between the two species. For instance alligators have a larger and rounder snout and they are usually darker skinned.NICK: What do they eat?PATRICK: Crocodiles ambush their dinner. They wait for fish or land animals to come close and then they attack them. They rarely go hunting because they can survive long periods without food. VANESSA: Patrick, do crocodiles cry crocodile tears?PATRICK: Crocodiles do produce tears but they don’t actually cry. The belief that crocodiles weep when they eat a victim is a myth. VANESSA: What dangerous creatures can somebody come across on the Queensland Beaches?PATRICK: Oh, Crocodiles, stingrays and sharks.NICK: With all this talk about dangerous creatures at Queensland Beaches should tourists avoid the coastline?PATRICK: Well they shouldn't because the dangers are minimal if you take the right precautions.VANESSA: I was there some years ago and I can tell you that no visit to Queensland is complete without spending a couple of days at one of the beautiful beaches. But what should campers do if they see a crocodile?PATRICK: Do not feed it. Do not take a photograph. Just walk away. And don’t forget to report crocodile sightings to local authorities.VANESSA: Can you tell us a story of a crocodile attack? PATRICK: Yeah. Some years ago a woman fought off a crocodile with her handbag! She was screaming and hitting the croc repeatedly onits sensitive nose. It soon turned tail and fled! Crocs don’t like resistance and they run away. VANESSA: Patrick, this has been fascinating, but unfortunately that’s all we’ve got time for. Thanks a million for being here.PATRICK: It’s been a pleasure. Now answer the following question… What are the listeners interested in? Crocodiles and the dangers found at Queensland beaches. Now listen again to the dialogue in parts. After each part there will be 3 to 4 questions on the details... Part 1NICK: We’re in the studio with someone everyon e has been asking us to talk to again. Patrick the biologist specializing in crocs. VANESSA: And Patrick our viewers have been bombarding us with questions for you.PATRICK: Let’s hear them!VANESSA:What’s the difference between a crocodile and an alligat or? PATRICK: They are cousins! But there are many differences between the two species. For instance alligators have a larger and rounder snout and they are usually darker skinned.NICK: What do they eat?PATRICK: Crocodiles ambush their dinner. They wait for fish or land animals to come close and then they attack them. They rarely go hunting because they can survive long periods without food. VANESSA: Patrick, do crocodiles cry crocodile tears? PATRICK:Crocodiles do produce tears but they don’t actually cr y. The belief that crocodiles weep when they eat a victim is a myth. VANESSA: What dangerous creatures can somebody come across on the Queensland Beaches?PATRICK: Oh, Crocodiles, stingrays and sharks.Now get ready to answer the questions.1. Vanessa say s”our viewers have been bombarding us with questions?” What does “bombard someone with questions” mean? “Bombard someone with questions” means to ask someone a lot of questions.2. Patrick says “Crocodiles ambush their dinner”. What does “ambush” mean? “Ambush” means to attack someone by surprise. `3. Vanessa says “do crocodiles cry crocodile tears?”What are” crocodile tears”? “Crocodile tears” are false tears, when we cry but we don’t really feel sad.Part 2NICK: With all this talk about dangerous creatures at Queensland Beaches should tourists avoid the coastline?PATRICK: Well they shouldn't because the dangers are minimal if you take the right precautions.VANESSA: I was there some years ago and I can tell you that no visit to Queensland is complete without spending a couple of days at one of the beautiful beaches. But what should campers do if they see a crocodile?PATRICK: Do not feed it. Do not take a photograph. Just walk away. And don’t forget to report crocodile sightings to local authorities. VANESSA: Can you tell us a story of a crocodile attack? PATRICK: Yeah. Some years ago a woman fought off a crocodile attack with her handbag! She was screaming and hitting the croc repeatedly on its sensitive nose. It soon turned tail and fled! Crocs don’t like resistance and they run away. VANESSA: Patrick, this has been fascinating, but unfortunately that’s all we’ve got time for. Thanks a million for being here.PATRICK:It’s been a pleasure.Now get ready to answer some questions…1. Patrick says “The dangers are minimal “. What does he mean? It is not very dangerous.2. Vanessa says “No visit to Queensland is complete without spending a couple of days at one of the beautiful beaches”. What does she mean? Visitors must spend a couple of days on the beach ifthey visit Queensland.3. Patrick says “a woman fought off a crocodile attack with her handbag!”. What does “fight off” mean? “Fight off” means to defend yourself from an attack of an animal or an illness.GLOSSARY1.Ambush (verb): to suddenly attack a person or a group of people after hiding and waiting for them. E.g. Five soldiers died after their bus was ambushed on a country road.2. Authorities (noun): a group of people with official responsibility for a particular area of activity. E.g. the health authority3.Bombard (phrasal verb): to direct so many things at someone, especially to ask them so many questions, that they find it difficult to deal with them. E.g. The children bombarded her with questions.4.Cousin (noun): a member of a group of people with similar origins.E.g. Americans owe a great deal to their European cousins.5.Precaution (noun): an action which is done to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous happening. E.g. Many people have been stockpiling food as a precaution against shortages.6.Resist (verb): to fight against something or someone that is attacking you. E.g. The soldiers resisted (the enemy attacks) for two days.7.Resistance (noun): when something or someone resists. E.g.resistance to disease8.Snout (noun): the nose and mouth which stick out from the face of some animals. E.g. a pig's snout Turn tail: to turn around and run away, usually because you are frightened. E.g. As soon as they saw we had guns, they turned tail and ran away.9.Victim (noun): someone or something which has been hurt, damaged or killed or has suffered, either because of the actions of someone or something else, or because of illness or chance. E.g. to donate money to victims of the fires10.Weep (verb): to cry tears. E.g. People in the street wept with joy when peace was announcedPractice using the words in the glossary. Choose the most appropriate word or phrase from the glossary to complete the following sentences.1. Government troops offered no __to the rebels.2. He was __by gunmen on his way to work.3. She was the innocent__ of an arson attack.4. She __buckets when Paul left.5. She’s my second __. Our grandparents were brother and sister.6. The horse pushed its_- into my hand to eat the apple.7. They failed to take the necessary__ to avoid infection.8. We have been __with letters of complaint9. When they heard the sirens they __and ran away.10. You should report stray dogs to the __.英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 6: Hip Hop MusicSummary: Vanessa, Nick and Alexander talk about the importance of hip hop music. In this broadcast Vanessa and Nick are in a radio station in New York. Alexander is reporting live from Washington DC …Listen to their conversation and answer the question that follows about the main idea.Vanessa: Welcome to Musical Trends Show. Our reporter’s got some great news for Hip Hop fans. Alexander?Alexander: Yes Vanessa, it seems that officials in the U.S. government have accepted hip hop as a significant form of music. Nick: Wow, that’s pretty amazing, but… what do you mean that hip hop is now considered important by the government? How? Alexander:Well, they’ve decided they’re going to fund the Smithsonian to create a hip-hop exhibition.Nick: A Hip- Hop exhibition in the Smithsonian You mean THE Smithsonian in Washington DC?Alexander: One and the same!Vanessa:I never thought I’d live to see that … hip hop going mainstream! Alexander: Exactly! How many of you know that hip hop got its start in the 70s, when DJs started separating the percussion break from disco songs…?Nick: And MCs at concerts started speaking to audiences to this beat. Actually that was right here in N.Y, in the Bronx.Vanessa: So the MCs invented hip-hop!Alexander: You bet they did! Musicians just set it to music. Vanessa:Well, hip hop may be popular today but it’s considered controversial. Nick:Yes, I know…parents especially think some lyrics promote violence and drugs.Alexander: That’s why this announce ment came as a big surprise, to put it mildly, to most Americans…Vanessa:As a shock rather… and when is the exhibition going to open? Alexander: In about five years…I guess organizing an exhibition to showcase hiphop’s history is not easy business!Now a nswer the following question…What is Alexander reporting about? He’s reporting about how officials in the US government have decided to help the Smithsonian museum organize a Hip Hop exhibition.Now listen again to the dialogue in parts. After each part there will be3 to4 questions on the details...Part 1Vanessa:Welcome to Musical Trends Show. Our reporter’s got some great news for Hip Hop fans. Alexander?Alexander: Yes Vanessa, it seems that officials in the U.S. government have accepted hip hop as a significant form of music. Nick: Wow, that’s pretty amazing, but… what do you mean that hip hop is now considered important by the government? How? Alexander: Well, they’ve decided they’re going to fund the Smithsonian to create a hip-hop exhibition.Nick: A Hip- Hop exhibition in the Smithsonian? You mean THE Smithsonian in Washington DC?Alexander: One and the same!Now answer some questions…1. Alexander says: “i t seems that officials in the U.S. government have accepted hip hop as a significant form of music.” What does “accept” mean? “Accept” means “recognize;” so the US government has recognized hip hop as a form of music.2. Alexander says: “..they’ve decided they are going to fund the Smithsonian to create a hip-hop exhibition.” What does “fund” mean? “to fund” means to provide the money. The US Government will provide the money for the creation of the hip-hop exhibition.3. Alexander says: “One and the same!” What does he mean when he says “one and the same”? Alexander wants to emphasize that i t is the same museum and not any other.Now listen to the second part of the dialogue.Part 2Vanessa: I never thought I’d live to see that … hip hop going mainstream! Alexander: Exactly! How many of you know that hip hop got its start in the 70s, when DJs started separating the percussion break from disco songs…?Nick: And MCs at concerts started speaking to audiences to this beat. Actually that was right here in N.Y, in the Bronx.Vanessa: So the MCs invented hip-hop!Alexander: You bet they did! Musicians just set it to music. Vanessa:Well, hip hop may be popular today but it’s considered controversial. Nick: Yes, I know…parents especially think some lyrics promote violence and drugs. Alexander:That’s why this announcement came as a big surprise, to put it mildly, to most Americans…Vanessa:As a shock rather… and when is this exhibition going to open? Alexander:In about five years…I guess organizing an exhibition to showcase hiphop’s history is not easy business!Now answer some questions…。
远航雅思中级口语第四期-Lesson-7
远航雅思中级口语第四期-Lesson-7Lesson SevenPart One:Valuable Phrases(7)81. 相反 in contrast/on the contrary.82.代替 replace/substitute/take the place of83.经不起推敲 cannot bear closer analysis/cannot hold water84.提供就业机会 offer job opportunities85. 社会进步的反映 mirror of social progress86.毫无疑问Undoubtedly/There is no doubt that…87.增进相互了解 enhance/promote mutual understanding88.充分利用 make full use of/take advantage of89.承受更大的工作压力 suffer from heavier work pressure90.保障社会的稳定和繁荣 guarantee the stability and prosperity of our society91.更多地强调put more emphasis on…92.适应社会发展 adapt oneself to the development of society93.实现梦想realize one’s dream/make one’s dream come true94. 主要理由列举如下 The main reasons are listed as follows:95. 首先 First， Firstly， In the first place, To begin with96.其次 Second, Secondly, In the second place97. 再次 Besides，In addition, Additionally, Moreover, Furthermore98. 最后 Finally, Last but not the least, Above all, Lastly99. 总而言之 All in all, To sum up, In summary, In a word 100.我们还有很长的路要走 We still have a long way to goPart Two: Sets of Questions套题十一（Driving+Vegetables&Fruits）Do you like driving?/Can you drive?(If yes, when did you get your driving license?)When do most people start learning driving in your country?At what age would you allow your child to get a driver’s license?Is safe driving important?Do you think driving is an important skill to learn?Do you like eating fruits and vegetables?Did you like them when you were a child?Do you think it’s important to eat them?What fruits and vegetables are well-liked in your country?Is it convenient to buy fruits and vegetables where you live?套题十二（Flowers + Neighbors)Do you like flowers? Why?Have your ever sent flowers as a gift?Have your ever received flowers as a gift?What else can we use flowers to do apart from as gifts and decorations? Do many people grow flowers in your country?What about you?What are your neighbors like?Have your neighbors ever helped you?Have you ever helped them?Do you think it’s important to establish a good relationship with neighbors? How? Many of my Chinese friends told me that they don’t know their neighbors? Why is that? Do you prefer young people or old people to be your neighbor?套题十三（Letters&Emails+Writing)Do you often write letters and emails? (If not, why not?)When do you write emails?And what do you write about? To whom?When was the last time you wrote an email?Do you like to write something every day?(If yes, what do you write? If not, why not?)Do you think writing is an important skill to learn?How did you learn writing at school?What do you think is the relationship between reading and writing?套题十四（Handwriting vs. Writing on the computer + Painting ) Which do you prefer, writing by hand, or writing on the computer?Do you think handwriting is still an important skill?What is the benefit of having good handwriting?How can we help children to learn handwriting?Have you ever taken any painting lessons?Do you think children should learn painting?Why do Chinese people like to buy paintings?套题十五(future job + computer)What kind of job would you like to get in the future?Do you think it will be difficult or easy to get it?What do you need to do for getting such a job?What jobs are popular in your country?What jobs are not well-paid in your country?How often do you use the computer?What do you use it for?How has the computer changed your life?When do children start to learn the computer in your country?Do you think it’s good for them to learn the computer at a young age?What can we do to prevent computer and Internet addiction among young people?Part Three: Introduction to Part Two1.What is Part Two:“In Part Two, the examiner gives you a topic card. You have one minute toprepare and make notes. Then you’ll be required to talk about the topic for one to two minutes.”从这个官方定义，雅思口语第二部分就是完成一个描述任务，可能是要求描述一个人，事，地，物，或者过程，卡片上有一个topic和4个提示，考生准备一分钟，然后说1-2分钟，也就是最少1分钟，最多2分钟。
职场实用英语交际教程(中级)课件U7全篇
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I once saw a video about Forest Spring’s production process. You use natural spring water as the main ingredient. I guess it is healthier and more organic.
职场实用英语交际教程（中级）——Unit 7
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4. What else does Robert suggest besides reducing the sugar content? ✔A. Adding some minerals. B. Cutting the unit price. C. Increasing the volume of each bottle. D. Reducing the artificial ingredients inside.
职场实用英语交际教程（中级）——Unit 7
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Karol needs to prepare for the market research report. Imagine you are Karol. How will you arrange the content and structure of the report?
Thank you, Robert. And excuse me, may I ask you a few more questions...
英语中级听力lesson7原文文本
Woman: Good morning. Librarian: Morning, can I help you? Woman: Yes, I'd like to join the library. We're new to the district you see. Librarian: Certainly. Well all we need is some sort of identification with your name and address on it. Woman: Oh dear. We just moved, you see, and everything has my old address. Librarian: A driving licence, perhaps? Woman: No, I don't drive. Librarian: Your husband's would do. Woman: Yes, but his licence will still have the old address on it. Librarian: Perhaps you have a letter addressed to you at your new house? Woman: No, I'm afraid not. We've only been there a few days you see and no one's written to us yet. Librarian: What about your bank book? Woman: That's just the same. Oh dear, and I did want to get some books out this weekend. We're going on holiday to relax after the move, you see, and I wanted to take something with me to read. Librarian: Well, I'm sorry, but we can't possibly issue tickets without some form of identification. What about your passport? Woman: What? Oh yes, how silly of me. I've just got a new one and it does have our new address. I've just been to book our tickets so I have it on me. Just a minute. Here you are. Librarian: Thank you. Well, that's all right. Now if you'd like to go and choose your books your tickets will be ready for you when you come back to the desk to have them stamped out. Woman: Oh, thank you. Er, how many books am I allowed to take out? Librarian: You can take four books out at a time and you also get two tickets to take out magazines or periodicals. Newspapers, I'm afraid can't be taken out; they have to be read here. Woman: Oh that's fine. We have our own daily newspaper delivered to the house. Oh, do you have a record library? Some libraries do, I know. Librarian: Yes, we do. You have to pay a deposit of ￡5 in case you damage them. But that entitles you to take out two records at a time. We also have everything available on cassette if you prefer it. Cassettes seem to be much more popular than records lately. Woman: Oh yes, as a matter of fact, I would prefer cassettes but I won't take any out today. I'll leave it until we come back from our holidays. Could you show me where your history and biography sections are, please? Librarian: Yes, just over there to your right. If there's any particular book you want you can look it up in the catalogue, which you'll find just round the corner. Woman: Thank you. Oh, and how long am I allowed to keep the books for? Librarian: For three weeks. After that you must telephone to renew the books if you wish to keep them longer. Otherwise we charge 20p a day fine for each book. Woman: Oh dear. We're going away for six weeks. Can I renew them now? Librarian: I'm afraid not. You must do that at the end of three weeks. Someone else might want them you see. And in that case we have to ask you to return them. Woman: You mean, if someone wants them after my three weeks are up I have to bring them back? Librarian: Yes, but just telephone and we'll see what we can do. Woman: But I'm going to Tahiti. It would cost a fortune. Librarian: Well ... Woman: Oh, never mind. I'll leave it until we get back. It's not worth all the bother. I'll get some paperbacks in the airport. Well, thank you. I'm sorry I've been such a nuisance. Good morning. Librarian: Not at all. Good morning.
中职英语基础模块Unit7《Smoking_is_not_allowed_here》说课稿
中职英语基础模块Unit 7《Smoking_is_not_allowed_here》说课稿《Smoking is not allowed here》说课稿柯明明健康是人的基本权利，是人生最宝贵的财富之一。
而吸烟对人的健康损害非常大。
全球每年有500万人死于与吸烟有关的疾病，如果不加控制，这一数字到2020年时将达到1000万。
吸烟对发育成长中的青少年的健康危害更大，所以我说课的课文《Smoking is not allowed here》就是要教育学生们远离烟草，健康生活。
Part1 教材分析《Smoking is not allowed here》一课是中职教育课程改革国家规划新教材基础模块下册《Unit 7 Health》中的阅读课文。
本篇课文主要有四部分内容，第一部分告诉大家很多公共场所禁止吸烟。
第二部分告诉学生们认为吸烟是一种时尚，这种想法是愚蠢而且错误的;第三部分详细讲解吸烟有害健康，对吸烟者和不吸烟者都有很大危害。
第四部分简述全世界都掀起了禁烟运动，吸烟者只要有决心，吸烟的习惯就一定可以成功戒掉。
Part 2学情分析本篇课文针对高二学生。
这个年龄段的学生心智发育不完全成熟，对万事万物充满好奇，禁不住各种诱惑。
他们中的很多人，由其是男生开始偷偷地学习吸烟或者已经学会吸烟他们认为吸烟很酷。
有些学生害怕老师和家长发现，所以经常躲在厕所内吸烟，或者在校外吸烟。
通过对本篇课文的学习，对学生起到了很好的教育作用，使其对吸烟这种行为有了正确认识，从而帮助其树立正确的人生观和价值观，有助于他们的健康成长。
— Part 3教学目标:— 1. Master the key words and phrases — 2. Make students understand the disadvantages of smoking andimprove their understanding in it.让学生了解吸烟的危害提高他们的认识— 3. Arise the youth to give up smoking and keep the good habits of modern life.鼓励年轻人戒烟并且保持良好的生活习惯Part 4教学重点1.Master the key words and phrases(掌握下列词汇和短语):smoke, public, effect, dangerous, death, cause, raise, blood,disease, die, harmful, law, sign, polite, in many cases, leadto, die from, be forced to , have good/bad effect on, as longas,etc.2.Improve students reading comprehension.( 提高学生的阅读能力)Part5教学难点1. Help students master the main idea of this article and couldretell the reading text by themselves.帮助学生掌握文章的主要大意，能够自己阐述课文2. Master some useful words and expressions .掌握有用的单词和表达方式3. Understand how many respects of smoking have been mentionedin the article.了解文章提到了吸烟的哪几个方面Part6教学方法1. Individual and group discussion个人和集体讨论2. fast-reading and careful-reading 快读和精细阅读为了充分体现“以学生为主体”的教学理念，我采用小组讨论和启发引导等多种方式，引导学生理解和掌握知识，达到听、说、读和写的全面提高。
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中级英语口语Lesson 7
Summary： Nick and Vanessa interview martial artist Philip. In this radio broadcast, Vanessa and Nick are in the middle of a live show in a radio studio interviewing Phillip. Listen to their conversation and answer the question that follows about the main idea.
Dialogue：
Nick： Today our special guest is Jeet Kune Do martial artist Philip Jones. Vanessa：So, what’s Jeet Kune Do Philip?
Philip：It’s a martial art developed by martial artist and actor Bruce Lee. Vanessa： What makes Jeet Kune Do different from other martial arts?
Philip： Jeet Kune Do is not a new style of kung-fu or karate. It’s a martial arts system that allows you to express your feelings with the minimum of movements and energy. Bruce Lee developed this system in order to free his students from many style. He used to say to his students：
'Your truth is not my truth; my truth is not yours'.
Nick：So, Lee’s students had to test the waters and
find their own way.
Philip： Precisely. Nick：What’s Jeet Kune Do to you Philip?
Philip：It’s personal growth and self-discovery. And that’s how all my students see it too.
Vanessa： Philip we really appreciate your coming to the studio to talk to us about Jeet Kune Do.
Now answer the following question…
What did the quest talk about? He talked about the martial art of Jeet Kune Do. Now listen to the conversation again. Afterwards there will be 4 questions on the details.
Nick： Today our special guest is Jeet Kune Do martial artist Philip Jones. Vanessa：So, what’s Jeet Kune Do Philip?
Philip：It’s a martial art developed by martial artist and actor Bruce Lee. Vanessa： What makes Jeet Kune Do different from other martial arts?
Philip： Jeet Kune Do is not a new style of kung-fu or karate. It’s a martial arts system that allows you to express your feelings with the minimum of movements and energy. Bruce Lee developed this system in order to free his students from any style. He used to say to his students：
'Your truth is not my truth; my truth is not yours'.
Nick：So, Lee’s students h ad to test the waters and find their own way.
Philip： Precisely.
Nick：What’s Jeet Kune Do to you Philip?
Philip：It’s personal growth and self-discovery. And that’s how all my students see it too.
Vanessa： Philip we really appreciate your coming to the studio to talk to us about Jeet Kune Do.
Now get ready to answer some questions…
1. Vanessa says “What makes Jeet Kune-Do different from other martial arts? Why does she ask this question? She wants to know in what way Jeet Kune-Do is different from other martial arts.
2. Philip says：‘Bruce Lee developed this system in order to free his students from any style.” What does “in order to free his students from any style” mean? It means Bruce Lee’s aim was to allow students to find their own style.
3. Nick says：“So his students had to test the
waters …” What does he mean? His students had to experiment to see how successful something was for them.
4. Nick asks “What’s Jeet Kune Do to you, Philip?” What does he mean? He wants Philip to talk about what Jeet Kune-Do means to him.
GLOSSARY
1. Develop (verb)： to (cause something to) grow or change into a more advanced, larger or stronger form. E.g. It became clear that he wasn't developing like all the other little boys.
2. Minimum (noun, usually singular)： the smallest amount or number allowed or possible. E.g. Wage increases are being kept to a minimum because of the recession.
3. Test the water(s)： to find out what people's opinions of something are before you ask them to do something. E.g. I。