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感谢您选择爱秀中级班，使用我们的课程，让您的英语水平得到提高，接下来，我们将向您介绍本班级的教学安排和内容。
教学安排：
本班级的教学时间为两个月，每周有三次授课，每次课程时长为两小时。
我们将根据您的基础水平和目标进行个性化教学，结合听说读写四项
英语技能和语法、词汇知识的学习和运用，帮助您轻松提高英语水平。
课程内容：
1.语法基础
掌握英语语法是学好英语的必备基础，我们会重点讲解常用的时态、
语态、语气、句型等语法知识，并教授应用技巧，帮助您在实践中掌握语
法的正确运用。
2.词汇积累
英语中有许多表达方式，通过词汇的积累，可以更好地理解和运用英语。
我们将根据需求，进行词汇积累，让您更好地运用单词和短语，加强
您的交流能力。
3.听力提高
听力是英语学习的重要部分，我们将为您提供大量的听力材料和模拟题，让您在多样化的语境中梳理提高您的听力水平。
4.口语和发音
口语和发音是英语学习的难点，我们将通过多种教学方法，如录音、口语训练等，帮助您感受语音的韵律，纠正发音错误，提升您的口语表达能力。
5.阅读和写作
阅读和写作是英语学习的重要组成部分，我们将为您提供适合水平的阅读材料和写作练习，提高您的阅读理解和写作能力，并帮助您掌握文章结构、篇章连贯和语言表达能力。
总之，我们的课程将全方位的提高您的英语水平，我们的教学团队拥有丰富的教学经验，能够针对不同学生的需求，进行有针对性的教学。
相信通过我们的共同努力，您的英语水平一定会迈上新的台阶，获得更多的机会和发展。
Ishow2018中级班文本2.01
2018 Ishow中级班文本2.0目录一、滑冰二、Yuhong（移民）三、照片（叔叔的小屋，爷爷奶奶家）四、等车，写投诉信五、新加坡交通（限行，限购，缴税，地铁）六、机场问路七、看房子八、问房子九、Terry（工作，分手）十、戒烟，改变，加俱乐部，减肥十一、snails with garlic，fried brain十二、周计划（Florida），暑假计划（work，Guadalajara in Mexico ）十三、背包旅行，参观纽约十四、Jason十五、邻居扰民，停错车位十六、圣诞节，变装十七、和服，婚礼十八、工作打算十九、工作打算（记者，老师，公务员，餐馆）二十、自由女神像二十一、埃及金字塔，长城二十二、模特，作家二十三、Joan，Bob近期情况（旅行，买房）二十四、看电影二十五、拾金不昧二十六、电话咨询节目(1)1.Ted: Oh, I'm really sorry. Are you OK?Ana: I'm fine. But I'm not very good at this.Ted: Neither am I. Say, are you from South America?Ana: Yes, I am originally. I was born in Argentina.Ted: Did you grow up there?Ana: Yes, I did, but my family moved here eight years ago when I was in high school.Ted: And where did you learn the rollerblade?Ana: Here in the park. This is only my second time.Ted: Well, it's my first time. Can you give me some lessons?Ana: Sure. Just follow me.Ted: By the way, my name is Ted.Ana: And I'm Ana. Nice to meet you.2.Ted: Hey, hey! That was fun. Thank you for the lesson!Ana: No problem. So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do? Ted: I work in a travel agency.Ana: Really! What do you do there?Ted: I'm in charge of their computers.Ana: Oh, so you're a computer specialist.Ted: Well, sort of. Yeah, I guess so.Ana: That's great. Then maybe you can give me some help with a computer course I'm taking.Ted: Oh, sure...But only if you promise to give me some more rollerblading lessons.Ana: It's a deal!(2)1.Interviewer: Where are you from originally, Yu Hong?Yu Hong: I'm from China...from near Shanghai.Interviewer: And when did you move here?Yu Hong: I came here after I graduated from college. That was in 1992. Interviewer: And what do you do now?Yu Hong: I'm a transportation engineer.Interviewer: I see. So you 're an immigrant to the United States?Yu Hong: Yes, that's right.Interviewer: What are some of the difficulties of being an immigrant in the U.S.?Yu Hong: Oh, That's not an easy question to answer. There are so many things really. I guess one of the biggest difficulties is that I don't have any relatives here. I mean, I have a lot of friends, but that's not the same thing. In China, on the holidays or the weekend, we visit relatives. It isn't the same here.Interviewer: And what do you miss the most from home?Yu Hong: Oh, that's easy, my mom's soup! She makes great soup. I really miss my mother's cooking.(3)1.A: Hey! Are these pictures of you when you were a kid?B: Yeah! That’s me in front of my uncle’s beach house. When I was a kid, we used to spend two weeks there every summer.A: Wow, I bet that was fun!B: Yeah. We always had a great time. Every day we used to get up early and walk along the beach. I have a great shell collection. In fact, I think it’s still up in the attic!A: Hey, I used to collect shells, too, when I was a kid. But my parents threw them out!2.A: You know what I remember most about growing up?B: What?A: Visiting my grandparent’s house…you know, on holidays and stuff. They lived way out in the country, and my granddad had a horse named Blackie. He taught me how to ride. I just love that horse-and she loved me, too! I used to really enjoy spending time at my grandparent’s house. And every time I came back, Blackie remembered me.B: Ah, memories!(4)1.A: Why is there never a bus when you want one?B: Good question. There aren’t enough buses on this route.A: Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper.B: Good idea. You should say that we need more subway lines, too.A: Yeah. There should be more public transportation in general.B: And fewer cars! There’s too much traffic.A: Say, is that our bus coming?B: Yes, it is. But look. It’s full!A: Oh, no! Let’s go and get a cup of coffee. We can talk about this letter I’m going to write.2.A: So you are really going to write a letter to the paper?B: Sure. I’m going to say something about the buses. They’re too old. We need more modern buses…nice air-conditioned ones.B: And they need to put more buses on the road.A: Right. And there are too many cars downtown, and there isn’t enough parking.B: That’s for sure. It’s impossible to find a parking space downtown these days.A: I think they should ban private cars downtown between nine and five. B: Oh, you mean they shouldn’t allow any cars except taxis and buses during the regular workday. Hmm…that sounds like a really good idea.(5)1.Quite a number of things have been done to help solve traffic problems in Singapore. For example, motorists must buy a special pass if they want to drive into the downtown business district. They can go into the businessdistrict only if they have the pass displayed on their windshield.Another thing Singapore has done is to make it more difficult to buy cars. People have to apply for a certificate if they want to buy a car. And the number of certificates is limited. Not everyone can get one.There is also a high tax on cars, so it costs three or four times as much to buy a car in Singapore as it does in, say, the United States or Canada.The other thing Singapore has done is to build an excellent pubic transportation system. Their subway system is one of the best in the world. And there is also a very good taxi and bus system.(6)1.A: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the bank is?B: There’s one upstairs, across from the duty-free shop.A: Oh, thanks. Do you know what time it opens?B: It should be open now. It opens at 8:00A.M.A: Good. And can you tell me how often the buses leave for the city?B: You need to check at the transportation counter. It’s right down the hall. A: OK. And just one more thing. Do you know where the nearest restroom is?B: Right behind you, ma’am. See that sign?A: Oh. Thanks a lot.2.A: Excuse me. It’s me again. I’m sorry. I need some more information if you don’t mind.B: Not at all.A: Thanks. Do you know how much a taxi costs to the city?B: Well, it depends on the traffic, of course. But it usually costs about forty dollars.A: Forty dollars? I guess I’ll take the bus. That means I have almost an hour till the next one. Where could I find an inexpensive restaurant in the airport? Maybe a fast-food place?B: Go upstairs and turn right. You’ll see the snack bar on your left.A: Thanks very much. Have a nice day.B: You, too.(7)1.A: What do you think?B: Well, it has just as many bedrooms as the last apartment. And the livingroom is huge.C: But the bedrooms are too small. And there isn’t enough closet space for my clothes.A: And it’s not as cheap as the last apartment we saw.B: But that apartment was dark and dingy. And it was in a dangerous neighborhood.A: Let’s see if the real estate agent has something else to show us.2.A: Well, um,how do you like this space, then?C: Oh, it’s much better than that other one. The thing I like best is the bedrooms. They are too huge!B: Yes, they are nice and big.C: And there are two bathrooms! I could have my own bathroom!B: Yes, I guess you could.C: The only problem is the color of the living room. I really don’t like those dark green walls.A: Oh, I’m sure we can change the color if we want to.3.A: Creative Rentals. Good morning.B: Hello. I’m calling about the apartment you have for rent.A: Yes. What can I tell you about it?B: Where is it, exactly?A: It’s on King Street, just off the freeway.B: Oh, near the freeway. Can you hear the traffic?A: Yes, I’m afraid you do hear some. But the apartment has lots of space. It has three bedrooms and a very large living roomB: I see. And is it in a new building?A: Well, the building is about fifty years old.B: Uh-huh. Well, I’ll think about it.A: OK. Thanks for calling.B: Thank you. Bye(8)1.A: Hello？B: Hello. Is the apartment you’re advertising still available?A: Yes, it is.B: Can you tell me a little about it?A: Well, it’s a perfect apartment for one person. It’s one room with a kitchen at one end.B: I see. And is it far away from the subway?A: There’s a subway station just down the street. Actually, the apartment is located right downtown, so you step out of the building and there are stores and restaurants everywhere. But it’s on a high floor, so you don’t hear any street or traffic noise.B: It sounds like just the kind of place I’m looking for. I’d like to come see it, please.A: Sure. Let me give you the address.2.A:Town and city rentals.How can I help you?B:Hi! Um,Is that apartment you advertised still available?A:Yes, it is.B:Oh, good. Um, listen,I,I can’t pay too much. So the low prise you asking is…is really good for me.A:Great.B;And how big is it?A:It’s two rooms plus the kichen and bathroom.B:Well, is it a safe place to live?A:Well,I can tell you I’ve lived here for five years and I never heard about anybody having a problem.B:Oh, that’s good. Uh, let see, oh yeah, does the apartment have a lot of windows?A:Windows, yes, there are plenty of windows, but unfortunately,there is’n much light really. See, there’s another building right next to ours.B:Oh,that’s OK. I’m never around in the day anyway. Do you think it’s alright if I come and look at it?A:Anytime.When you wanna see it.（9）1.A: So where are you working now, Terry?B: Oh, I’m still at the bank. I don’t like it, though.A: That’s too bad. Why not?B: Well, it’s boring, and it doesn’t pay very well.A: I know what you mean. I don’t like my job either. I wish I could find a better job.B: Actually, I don’t want to work at all anymore. I wish I had a lot of money so I could retire now.A: Hmm, how old are you, Terry?B: Uh, twenty-six.2.A: So how are things going with you and Susie, Terry?B: Oh, you didn’t know? She and I broke up a couple of months ago. We decided we needed a break from each other for a while. But I miss her a lot.I wish we could get back together again.A: I’m sure you will.B: I really hope so. So what kind of job would you like to look for?A: I’m not sure, but I’d love something that would involve travel. And I’d really like to move to another city. I’m sick of this place. I need to live somewhere more exciting.B: I know what you mean. It sure can get boring around here at times.(10)1. A: Ugh! I feel awful. I really have to stop smoking.B: So why don't you quit?A: Well, if I quit, I might gain weight!B: A lot of people do, but...A: And if I gain weight, I won't be able to fit into any of clothes!B: Well, you can always go on a diet.A: Oh, no. I'm terrible at losing weight on diets. So if my clothes don't fit, I'll have to buy new ones. I'll have to get a part-time job, and...B: Listen, it is hard to quit, but it's not that hard. Do you want to know how I did it?2.A: Well, giving up smoking isn't really as hard as you think. I managed to do it, so it can't be that difficult. You should try a nicotine gum. You chew it just like regular chewing gum, and you don't feel like smoking.B: Well, I guess it's worth a try.3.Yeah, I really need a change. I’ve been doing the same things for over five years now, and I’m just not learning anything new. It’s the same routine every day, and I am really sick of sitting in front of a computer. I think I need to try something totally different. I want to be in a profession that involves meeting people.4.I really need to join a club or sports team to give me something to do on weekends. I get really bored on the weekends, and if I joined a club. I’d probably get to meet people and make new friends.5.Gosh, I really have to go on a diet. I’ve gained ten pounds since last year, and everyone tells me I look fat. And if I don’t lose weight now, I won’t be able to get into any of my summer clothes.（11）1.A: Hey, this sounds good — snails with garlic! Have you ever eaten snails? B: No, I haven’tA: Oh, they’re delicious! I had them last time. Like to try some?B: No, thanks. They sound strange.C: Have you decided on an appetizer yet?A: Yes. I’ll have the snails, please.C: And you, sir?B: I think I’ll have the fried brains.A: Fried brains? Now that really sound strange!2.A: Oh, good. Here comes the waitress now!C: Here are your snails, madam. And for you, sir…the fried brains.B: Thank you.A: Mmm, these snails are delicious! How are the brains?B: Well, I think they’re…yuck! Oh, sorry, I guess brains are pretty strange after all. Um, I think I’m going to order something else, if you don’t mind. A: Oh, sure. Go ahead.B: Miss! Excuse me, miss!C: Yes?B: Uh, I really don’t care for this appetizer. Could you bring me something else?C: Yes, of course. What would you like instead?A: Try the snails.B: No, I don’t think so. I’ll tell you what. Just forget an appetizer for me, and bring me a nice, juicy hamburger…medium rare…with French fries and a large soda.3.Have you finished with thisA: Have you finished with this?B: No, I’m still drinking it. Thanks.4.A: Did you order this?B: Yes, that’s mine. Mmm, it looks great and smells delicious!5.A: Don’t you like it?B: I haven’t tasted it yet. I’m waiting for the waitress to bring me a fork.6.A: Did you enjoy it?B: Well, it was a little tough. I think it was cooked for too long.7.A: How is it?B: Great. Just the way I like it: black and strong.8.A: Your turn or mine?B: It’s my treat this time. You paid last time. Remember?（12）1.A: I’m so excited! We have two weeks off! What are you going to do? B: I’m not sure. I guess I’ll just stay home. Maybe I’ll catch up on my reading. What about you? Any plans?A: Well, my parents have rented a condominium in Florida. I’m going to take long walks along the beach every day and do lots of swimming.B: Sounds great!A: Say, why don’t you come with us? We have plenty of room.B: Do you mean it? I’d love to!2.A: Have you planned anything for the summer, Brenda?B: Yeah. I’m going to work the first month and save some money. Then I’m going to go down to Mexico for six weeks to stay with my sister. She’s working in Guadalajara. She says it’s really interesting there, so I want to go and see what to go and see what it’s like. It will also give me a chance to practice my Spanish. I’m really looking forward to it.3.A: So, what are you planning to do for your vacation, Judy?B: Oh, I’m doing something really exotic this year. You know, I went to Hawaii last year, and just stayed on the beach for two weeks. This year, I’m going white-water rafting!A: Ooh, that sounds great. But what is it, exactly?B: Oh, well, you know, it’s in Colorado. They have all these trips down the rapids. The water gets really rough, but I think it’ll be really exciting. Oh, I’m doing some rock climbing, too.A: And you call that a vacation?（13）1.A: Hey, Mom. I want to backpack around Europe this summer. What do you think?B: Backpack around Europe? That sounds dangerous! You shouldn’t go by yourself. You ought to go with someone.A: Yes, I’ve thought of that.B: And you’d better talk to your father first.A: I already did. He thinks it’s a great idea. He wants to come with me!2.A: What should people do to make their visit to New York City safe and pleasant?B: I think the biggest mistake many people make is trying to do too much in a short time. There’s so much to see and do that you need to have a plan. It’s best to start planning before you get here, so you have information about hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, and so on. Visitors can use our Web site to get the information they need to start planning before they come here; or they can phone or fax us.Interviewer: How safe is New York City for tourists? Spokesperson: New York is a much safer place than many people think. In fact, it’s the safest it’s been in thirty years! Interviewer: Oh, that’s good to hear!Spokesperson: Yes, but that doesn’t mean people don’t have to be careful; tourists in New York ought to be careful, just like in any big city in the world. For students, I would say travel in groups. If you get lost, it’s easier as a groupto find your way. You really shouldn’t go off on your ownif you can find someone to go with you. Another thing to r emember is: Don’t be afraid to ask for directions, even if y our English isn’t perfect. People often stop me on the street to ask for directions, and that’s not only foreign visitors.American visitors also have trouble finding their way around; and you’ll find New Yorkers are really very friendly. Interviewer: Yes, I agree. We are!Spokesperson: Uh-huh.Interviewer: Is there any other advice you can give visitors t o the Big Apple?Spokesperson: Well, another thing to remember is not to leave anything valuable in your car if you have one. Don’t leave s uitcases on the back seat where people can see them, and it’s better not to even leave them in the truck. Most cars are very easy to get into. So it’s not worth the risk. But mo st people have a great time when they come to New York. And you will, too. If you use your common sense.（14）1.A: Jason…Jason! Turn down the TV a little, please.B: Oh, but this is my favorite program!A: I know. But it’s very loud.B: OK. I’ll turn it down.A: That’s better. Thanks.B: Lisa, please pick up your things.A: They’re all over the living room floor.B: In a minute, Mom. I’m on the phone.A: OK. But do it as soon as you hang up.B: Sure. No problem.A: Goodness! Were we like this when we were kids?B: Definitely!2.A: Have you noticed how forgetful Dad is getting? He’s always forgetting where his car keys are. It drives me crazy.B: And he can never find his glasses either.A: I know.B: You know what drives me crazy about Mom?A: What?B: Those awful talk shows she watches on TV. She just loves them.A: Yeah, I think she watches them for hours everyday.B: Oh, well. I guess they’re just getting old. I hope I never get like that. A: Me, too. Hey, let’s go and play a video game.B: Great idea. By the way, have you seen my glasses anywhere?3.A: James, please turn that down…James!B: Yes, Mom?A: Turn that down. It’s much too loud.B: Sorry, Mom. I had it turned up because I wanted to hear the game.4.A: Molly, put the groceries away, please. There’s ice cream in one of the bags.B: I can’t right now, Dad. I’m doing my homework.5.A: What’s this, James!B: Yeah, Mom?A: Why are there all these wet towels on the bathroom floor? Please pick them up and hang them up to dry.B: Gosh, I’m really sorry, Mom. I forgot all about them.7.A: Justin, come help me. We need to wash these dishes before your mother gets home.B: Oh, Dad. I’d like to help, but I have to call Laurie. It’s really important.8.A: Aimee, I think the dog is trying to tell you something!B: Well, I can’t possibly take him out right now. I’m doing my nails.（15）1.A: Hi. I’m your new neighbor, George Rivera. I live next door.B: Oh, hi. I’m Stephanie Lee.A: So, you just moved in? Do you need anything?B: Not right now. But thanks.A: Well, let me know if you do. Um, by the way, would you mind turning your stereo down? The walls are really thin, so the sound goes right through to my apartment.B: Oh, I’m sorry! I didn’t realize that. I’ll make sure to keep the volume down. Oh, by the way, is there a good Italian restaurant in the neighborhood?A: Yeah. There’s a great one a couple of blocks from here. Try their lasagna. It’s delicious!2.A: Hello. I’m sorry to bother you, but I think your car is parked in my space downstairs.B: Really?A: Yes. Do you drive a blue Honda?B: Yes, I do.A: Well, there’s a blue Honda parked in space 13 and that’s my space. B: Oh, I’m so sorry. My son must have put it in the wrong space. Ours is the one right next to yours-number 12. Let me get my keys, and I’ll go rightdown and move the car.A: Thanks.B: And I’ll make sure my son doesn’t do it again.A: I appreciate it.3. A: Gee, Bob, you’re really late. You said you’d be here at six, and look at the time. It’s almost six thirty!B: I’m really sorry. T ell you what: I’ll pay for dinner.A: Oh, it’s all right. You don’t have to do that.B: No, I want to pay. You had to wait for me almost half an hour.A: Well, hey, OK – if you insist. Thanks!（16）1.A: Did you know next week is Halloween? It’s on October 31B: So what do you do on Halloween? We don’t have that holiday in Russia. A: Well, it’s a day when kids dress up in masks and costumes. They knock on people’s doors and ask for candy by saying the words“Trick or treat!”B: Hmm. Sounds interesting.A: But it’s not just for kids. Lots of people have costume parties. Hey…myfriend Pete is having a party. Would you like to go?B: Sure. I’d love to.2.A: So are we going to wear costumes to the party?B: Of course. That’s half the fun. Last year I rented this great Dracula costume, and this year I’m going as a clown.A: A clown? Yes, you would make a good clown.B: Hey!A: Oh, I’m just kidding. What about me? What kind of costume should I wear?B: Why don’t you go as a witch? I saw a terrific witch out fit at the costume store.A: A witch…yeah, that’s a good idea. So after I scare people, you can make them laugh.（17）1.A: You look beautiful in that kimono, Mari. Is this your wedding photo? B: Yes, it is.A: Do most Japanese women wear kimonos when they get married?B: Yes, many of them do. Then after the wedding ceremony, the bride usually changes into a Western bridal dress during the reception.A: Oh, I didn’t know that.2.A: Did you get married in a church, Mari?B: No, the ceremony was held at a shrine.A: Oh, a shrine…B: Yes, we were married by a priest in a traditional Shinto ceremony.A: Hmm. And who went to the ceremony?B: Well, only the immediate family attended the ceremony…you know, our parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters…A: And what about the reception? What was that like?B: Lots of friends and relatives came to the reception…about a hundred people. And the first thing happened was that the main guests gave formal speeches.A: Speeches?B: Yes, and then after that, all the guests were served a formal meal. While everyone was eating and drinking, lots of other guests gave short speeches or sang songs. Some of the speeches were funny.A: Sounds like fun!B: Yes, the songs and speeches are all part of the entertainment during a wedding reception. And then, at the end of the reception, each guest received a present for coming to the wedding.A: A present from the bride and groom?B: Yes, it’s a Japanese custom.A: What a nice custom!(18)1.A: So what kind of job are you looking for?B: Well, I haven’t made up my mind. I love working with people, and I love traveling. I don’t want a job where I’m stuck in an office all day. I want to get out and see the world.A: Are you interested in working in business? That’s where you can sometimes make good money.B: I’m not really interested in making a lot of money at this point in my life. I’ll worry about that later2.A: What kind of career are you planning for yourself?B: I don’t know. I think I’d like to have a job where I can help people. Everybody else in my family is in law or business-you know, boring stuff likethat. That’s just not for me. I know I’d like to work overseas, though. Maybe in a children’s hospital in a developing country. But that’s a long way away.I have to get into medical school first, and that’s not going to be easy!3.A: What kind of job do I have in mind? Well, I don’t want a regularnine-to–five job. Eventually, I’d like to get into acting-maybe even break into movies. But I guess that won’t happen for a while.B: So what are you doing in the meantime?A: Well, I work out at the gym nearly every day. I need to be really fit. And I’m taking acting lessons as well so that I feel comfortable in front of the crowd. I just had some pictures taken to show to agents in the city. Would you like to see them?B: Sure.(19)1.Tim：I don’t know what classes to take this semester. I can’t decide whatI want to do with my life. Have you thought about it, Brenda?Brenda: yes, I have. I think I’d make a good journalist because I love writing. Tim: maybe I could be a teacher because I’m very creative. And I like working with kids.Brenda: oh, I wouldn’t want to be a teacher. I’m too impatient.Tim: I know one thing I could never do.Brenda: what’s that?Tim: I could never be a stockbroker because I’m not good at making decisions quickly.2.Brenda: my history professor says I should think about a career in politics. But I don’t think I’d make a good politician.Tim: why not, Brenda?Brenda: oh, you know me. I’m terrible at speaking in front of a lot of people— you know, like giving speeches and things. And politicians have to speak in public all the time.Tim: that’s true. You know, that reminds me of a problem I’m having. Brenda: what is it?Tim: you know my parents have a really successful restaurant, right? Well, my father wants me to be the manager.Brenda: and you don’t want to?Tim: no, not at all. I’d be a terrible manager. I’m much too disorganized.（20）1.A: We are now approaching the famous Statue of Liberty, which has welcomed visitors to New York Harbor since 1886.B: Wow! Look at it.A: Incredible, isn’t it?B: The statue was given to the United States by the people of France. It was designed by the French sculptor Bartholdi.A: It’s really huge. Do we get to go inside?B: Of course. We can climb the stairs all the way up to the crown.A: Stairs? There’s no elevator?B: Not to the top. But it’s just 142 steps!2.Let me tell you a little more about the statue before you climb to the top. In case you’re wondering what the statue is made of, it has a framework inside that’s made of iron; the outer skin is made of copper. The copper skin is only 2.4 millimeters thick. The supporting framework inside the statue is what holds the whole thing together.The Statue of Liberty is a major tourist attraction, and every year about two million people from all over the world come here to visit it.(21)A:The Pyramids were built more than four thousand years ago by the Egyptians. The most famous ones are on the west bank of the river Nile, outside of Cairo. They served as burial places for the Egyptian Kings. After a king’s death, his body was turned into what is called a “mummy.” The preserved it. The King’s mummy was placed inside the pyramid, together with treasures and the King’s belongings.B: The Great Wall of China is the longest manmade structure ever built. It was built to protect one of the Chinese kingdoms. Much of what exists of the wall today was built during the Ming Dynasty in the late 1400s, although parts of the wall are much older and go back to around 200 B.C. The wall is about 35 feet high, or 11 meters, and a stone roadway runs along the top of it. The main part of the wall stretches for about 2,000 miles, that is, about 3,400 kilometers.(22)1.A: How did you get into modeling, Stacy?B: Well, when I graduated from drama school, I moved to Los Angeles to look for work as an actress. I was going to auditions every day, but I never。
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2015 ISHOW中级班文本(1)1、Ted: Oh, I'm really sorry、 Are you OK?Ana: I'm fine、 But I'm not very good at this、Ted: Neither am I、 Say, are you from South America?Ana: Yes, I am originally、 I was born in Argentina、Ted: Did you grow up there?Ana: Yes, I did, but my family moved here eight years ago when I was in high school、Ted: And where did you learn to rollerblade?Ana: Here in the park、 This is only my second time、Ted: Well, it's my first time、 Can you give me some lessons?Ana: Sure、 Just follow me、Ted: By the way, my name is Ted、Ana: And I'm Ana、 Nice to meet you、2、Ted: Hey, hey! That was fun、 Thank you for the lesson!Ana: No problem、 So, tell me a little about yourself、What do you do?Ted: I work in a travel agency、Ana: Really! What do you do there?Ted: I'm in charge of their puters、Ana: Oh, so you're a puter specialist、Ted: Well, sort of、 Yeah, I guess so、Ana: That's great、 Then maybe you can give me some help with a puter course I'm taking、Ted: Oh, sure、、、But only if you promise to give me some more rollerblading lessons、Ana: It's a deal!(2)1、Interviewer: Where are you from originally, Yu Hong?Yu Hong: I'm from China、、、from near Shanghai、Interviewer: And when did you move here?Yu Hong: I came here after I graduated from college、 That was in 1992、Interviewer: And what do you do now?Yu Hong: I'm a transportation engineer、Interviewer: I see、 So you 're an immigrant to the United States、Yu Hong: Yes, that's right、Interviewer: What are some of difficulties of being an immigrant in the U、S、?Yu Hong: Oh, that's not an easy question to answer、 There are so many things, really、 I guess one of the biggest difficulties is that I don't have any relatives here、 I mean, I have a lot of friends, but that's not the same thing、 In China, on the holidays or the weekend, we visit relatives、 It isn't the same here、Interviewer: And what do you miss the most from home?Yu Hong: Oh, that's easy: my mom's soup! She makes great soup、 I really miss my mother's cooking、(3)1、A: Hey! Are these pictures of you when you were a kid?B: Yeah! That’s me in front of my uncle’s beach house、When I was a kid, we used to spend two weeks every summer、A: Wow, I bet that was fun!B: Yeah、 We always had a great time、 Every day we used to get up early and walk along the beach、 I have a great shell collection、 In fact, I think it’s still up in the attic!A: Hey, I used to collect shells, too, when I was a kid、But my parents threw them out!2、A: You know what I remember most about growing up?B: What?A: Visiting my grandparent’s house…you know, on holidays and stuff、 They lived way out in the country, and my granddad had a horse named Blackie、 He taught me how to ride、 I just love that horse-and she loved me, too!I used to really enjoy spending time at my grandparent’s house、 And every time I came back, Blackie remembered me、B: Ah, memories!(4)1、A: Why is there never a bus when you want one?B: Good question、 There aren’t enough buses on this route、A: Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper、B: Good idea、 You should say that we need more subway lines, too、A: Yeah、 There should be more public transportation in general、B: And fewer cars! There’s too much traffic、A: Say, is that our bus ing?B: Yes, it is、 But look、 It’s full!A: Oh, no! Let’s go and get a cup of coffee、 We can talk about this letter I’m going to write、2、A: So you are really going to write a letter to the paper?B: Sure、 I’m going to say something about the buses、They’re too old、 We need more modern buses… nice air-conditioned ones、B: And they need to put more buses on the road、A: Right、 And there are too many cars downtown, and there isn’t enough parking、B: That’s for sure、 It’s impossible to find a parking space downtown these days、A: I think they should ban private cars downtown between nine and five、B: Oh, you mean they shouldn’t allow any cars except taxis and buses during the regular workday、 Hmm… that sounds like a really good idea、(5)1、A: Excuse me、 Could you tell me where the bank is? B: There’s one upstairs, across from the duty-free shop、A: Oh, thanks、 Do you know what time it opens?B: It should be open now、 It opens at 8:00A、M、A: Good、 And can you tell me how often the buses leave for the city?B: You need to check at the transportation counter、 It’s right down the hall、A: OK、 And just one more thing、 Do you know where the nearest restroom is?B: Right behind you, ma’am、 See that sign?A: Oh、 Thanks a lot、2、A: Excuse me、 It’s me again、 I’m sorry、 I need some more information-if you don’t mind、B: Not at all、A: Thanks、 Do you know how much a taxi costs to the city?B: Well, it depends on the traffic, of course、 But it usually costs about forty dollars、A: Forty dollars? I guess I’ll take the bus、 That means I have almost an hour till the next one、 Where could I find an inexpensive restaurant in the airport? Maybe a fast-food place?B: Go upstairs and turn right、 You’ll see the snack bar on your left、A: Thanks very much、 Have a nice day、B: You, too、(6)1、Quite a number of things have been done to help solve traffic problems in Singapore、 For example, motorists must buy a special pass if they want to drive into the downtown business district、 They can go into the business district only if they have the pass displayed on their windshield、Another thing Singapore has done is to make it more difficult to buy cars、People have to apply for a certificate if they want to buy a car、 And the number of certificates is limited、 Not everyone can get one、There is also a high tax on cars, so it costs three or four times as much to buy a car in Singapore as it does in, say, the United States or Canada、The other thing Singapore has done is to build an excellent pubic transportation system、 Their subway system is one of the best in the world、 And there is also a very good taxi and bus system、(7)1、A: What do you think?B: Well, it has just as many bedrooms as the last apartment、 And the living room is huge、C: But the bedrooms are too small、 And there isn’t enough closet space for my clothes、A: And it’s not as cheap as the last apartment we saw、B: But that apartment was dark and dingy、 And it was in a dangerous neighborhood、A: Let’s see if the real estate agent has something else to show us、2、A: Well, how do you like this space, then?C: Oh, it’s much better than that other one、 The thing I like best is the bedrooms、 They are too huge!B: Yes, they are nice and big、C: And there are two bathrooms! I could have my own bathroom!B: Yes, I guess you could、C: The only problem is the color of the living room、 I really don’t like those dark green walls、A: Oh, I’m sure we can change the color if we want to、(8)1、A: Creative Rentals、 Good morning、B: Hello、 I’m calling about the apartment you have for rent、A: Yes、 What can I tell you about it?B: Where is it, exactly?A: It’s on King Street, just off the freeway、B: Oh, near the freeway、 Can you hear the traffic?A: Yes, I’m afraid you do hear some、 But the apartment has lots of space、 It has three bedrooms and a very large living roomB: I see、 And is it in a new building?A: Well, the building is about fifty years old、B: Uh-huh、 Well, I’ll think about it、A: OK、 Thanks for calling、B: Thank you、 Bye2、A: Hello？B: Hello、 Is the apartment you’re advertising still available?A: Yes, it is、B: Can you tell me a little about it?A: Well, it’s a perfect apartment for one person、 It’s one room with a kitchen at one end、B: I see、 And is it far away from the subway?A: There’s a subway station just down the street、 Actually, the apartment is located right downtown, so you step out of the building and there are stores and restaurantseverywhere、 But it’s on a high floor, so you don’t hear any street or traffic noise、B: It sounds like just the kind of place I’m looking for、I’d like to e see it, please、A: Sure、 Let me give you the address、(9)1、Yeah, I really need a change、 I’ve been doing the same things for over five years now, and I’m just not learning anything new、 It’s the same routine every day, and I am really sick of sitting in front of a puter、 I think I need to try something totally different、 I want to be in a profession that involves meeting people、2、I really need to join a club or sports team to give me something to do on weekends、 I get really bored on the weekends, and if I joined a club、 I’d probably get to meet people and make new friends、3、I should take a typing course this summer、 I really need it for my school work、 And people say that if you can type really well, it’s something you’ll find useful later in life、4、Gosh, I really have to go on a diet、 I’ve gained ten pounds since last year, and everyone tells me I look fat、And if I don’t lose weight now, I won’t be able to get into any of my summer clothes、(10)1、A: So where are you working now, Terry?B: Oh, I’m still at the bank、 I don’t like it, though、A: That’s too bad、 Why not?B: Well, it’s boring, and it doesn’t pay very well、A: I know what you mean、 I don’t like my job either、I wish I could find a better job、B: Actually, I don’t want to work at all anymore、 I wish I had a lot of money so I could retire now、A: Hmm, how old are you, Terry?B: Uh, twenty-six、2、A: So how are things going with you and Susie, Terry?B: Oh, you didn’t know? She and I broke up a couple of months ago、 We decided we needed a break from each other for a while、 But I miss her a lot、 I wish we could get back together again、A: I’m sure you will、B: I really hope so、 So what kind of job would you like to look for?A: I’m not sure, but I’d love something that would involve travel、 And I’d really like to move to another city、I’m sick of this place、 I need to live somewhere more exciting、B: I know what you mean、 It sure can get boring around here at times、(11)1、A: Hey, this sounds good — snails with garlic! Have you ever eaten snails?B: No, I haven’tA: Oh, they’re delicious! I had them last time、 Like to try some?B: No, thanks、 They sound strange、C: Have you decided on an appetizer yet?A: Yes、 I’ll have the snails, please、C: And you, sir?B: I think I’ll have the fried brains、A: Fried brains? Now that really sound strange!2、A: Oh, good、 Here es the waitress now!C: Here are your snails, madam、 And for you, sir… the fried brains、B: Thank you、A: Mmm, these snails are delicious! How are the brains?B: Well, I think they’re… yuck! Oh, sorry, I guess brains are pretty strange after all、 Um, I think I’m going to order something else, if you don’t mind、A: Oh, sure、 Go ahead、B: Miss! Excuse me, miss!C: Yes?B: Uh, I really don’t care for this appetizer、 Could you bring me something else?C: Yes, of course、 What would you like instead?A: Try the snails、B: No, I don’t think so、 I’ll tell you what、 Just forget an appetizer for me, and bring me a nice, juicy hamburger…medium rare…with French fries and a large soda、3、Have you finished with thisA: Have you finished with this?B: No, I’m still drinking it、 Thanks、4、A: Did you order this?B: Yes, that’s mine、 Mmm, it looks great and smells delicious!5、A: Don’t you like it?B: I haven’t tasted it yet、 I’m waiting for the waitress to bring me a fork、6、A: Did you enjoy it?B: Well, it was a little tough、 I think it was cooked for too long、7、A: How is it?B: Great、 Just the way I like it: black and strong、8、A: Your turn or mine?B: It’s my treat this time、 You paid last time、 Remember、(12)1、A: I’m so excited! We have two weeks off! What are you going to do?B: I’m not sure、 I guess I’ll just stay home、 Maybe I’ll catch up on my reading、 What about you? Any plans?A: Well, my parents have rented a condominium in Florida、I’m going to take long walks along the beach every day and do lots of swimming、B: Sounds great!A: Say, why don’t you e with us? We have plenty of room、B: Do you mean it? I’d love to!2、A: Have you planned anything for the summer, Brenda?B: Yeah、 I’m going to work the first month and save some money、 Then I’m going to go down to Mexico for six weeks to stay with my sister、 She’s working in Guadalajara、She says it’s really interesting there, so I want to go and see what to go and see what it’s like、 It will also give me a chance to practice my Spanish、 I’m really looking forward to it、3、A: So, what are you planning to do for your vacation, Judy?B: Oh, I’m doing something really exotic this year、 You know, I went to Hawaii last year, and just stayed on the beach for two weeks、 This year, I’m going white-water rafting!A: Ooh, that sounds great、 But what is it, exactly?B: Oh, well, you know, it’s in Colorado、 They have all these trips down the rapids、 The water gets really rough, but I think it’ll be really exciting、 Oh, I’m doing some rock climbing, too、A: And you call that a vacation?(14)1、A: Hi、 I’m your new neighbor, George Rivera、 I live next door、B: Oh, hi、 I’m Stephanie Lee、A: So, you just moved in? Do you need anything?B: Not right now、 But thanks、A: Well, let me know if you do、 Um, by the way, would you mind turning your stereo down? The walls are really thin, so the sound goes right through to my apartment、B: Oh, I’m sorry! I didn’t realize that、 I’ll make sure to keep the volume down、 Oh, by the way, is there a good Italian restaurant in the neighborhood?A: Yeah、 There’s a great one a couple of blocks from here、Try their lasagna、 It’s delicious!2、A: Hello、 I’m sorry to bother you, but I think your car is parked in my space downstairs、B: Really?A: Yes、 Do you drive a blue Honda?B: Yes, I do、A: Well, there’s a blue Honda parked in space 13 and that’s my space、B: Oh, I’m so sorry、 My son must have put it in the wrong space、 Ours is the one right next to yours-number 12、Let me get my keys, and I’ll go right down and move the car、A: Thanks、B: And I’ll make sure my son doesn’t do it again、A: I appreciate it、(14)1、A: Jason…Jason! Turn down the TV a little, please、B: Oh, but this is my favorite program!A: I know、 But it’s too loud、B: OK、 I’ll turn it down、A: That’s better、 Thanks、B: Lisa, please pick up your things、A: They’re all over the living room floor、B: In a minute, Mom、 I’m on the phone、A: OK、 But do it as soon as you hang up、B: Sure、 No problem、A: Goodness! Were we like this when we were kids?B: Definitely!2、A: Have you noticed how forgetful Dad is getting? He’s always forgetting where his car keys are、 It drives me crazy、B: And he can never find his glasses either、A: I know、B: You know what drives me crazy about Mom?A: What?B: Those awful talk shows she watches on TV、 She just loves them、A: Yeah, I think she watches them for hours everyday、B: Oh, well、 I guess they’re just getting old、 I hope I never get like that、A: Me, too、 Hey, let’s go and play a video game、B: Great idea、 By the way, have you seen my glasses anywhere?(15)1、A: Did you know next week is Halloween? It’s on October 31B: So what do you do on Halloween? We don’t have that holiday in Russia、A: Well, it’s a day when kids dress up in masks and costumes、 They knock on people’s doors and ask for candy by saying words“Trick or treat!”B: Hmm、 Sounds interesting、A: But it’s not just for kids、 Lots of people have costume parties、 Hey… my friend Pete is having a party、 Would you like to go?B: Sure、 I’d love to、2、A: So are we going to wear costumes to the party?B: Of course、 That’s half the fun、 Last year I rented this great Dracula costume, and this year I’m going as a clown、A: A clown? Yes, you would make a good clown、B: Hey!A: Oh, I’m just kidding、 What about me? What kind of costume should I wear?B: Why don’t you go as a witch? I saw a terrific witch outfit at the costume store、A: A witch… yeah, that’s a good idea、 So after I scare people, you can make them laugh、(16)1、A: You look beautiful in that kimono, Mari、 Is this your wedding photo?B: Yes, it is、A: Do most Japanese women wear kimonos when they get married?B: Yes, many of them do、 Then after the wedding ceremony, the bride usually changes into a Western bridal dress during the reception、A: Oh, I didn’t know that、2、A: Did you get married in a church, Mari?B: No, the ceremony was held at a shrine、A: Oh, a shrine…B: Yes, we were married by a priest in a traditional Shinto ceremony、A: Hmm、 And who went to the ceremony?B: Well, only the immediate family attended the ceremony…you know, our parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters…A: And what about the reception? What was that like?B: Lots of friends and relatives came to the reception…about a hundred people、 And the first thing happened was that the main guests gave formal speeches、A: Speeches?B: Yes, and then after that, all the guests were served a formal meal、 While everyone was eating and drinking, lots of other guests gave short speeches or sang songs、Some of the speeches were funny、A: Sounds like fun!B: Yes, the songs and speeches are all part of the entertainment during a wedding reception、 And then, at the end of the reception, each guest received a present for ing to the wedding、A: A present from the bride and groom?B: Yes, it’s a Japanese custom、A: What a nice custom!(17)1、Tim:I don’t know what classes to take this semester、I can’t decide what I want to do with my life、Have you thought about it, Brenda?Brenda: yes, I have、 I think I’d make a good journalist because I love writing、Tim: maybe I could be a teacher because I’m very creative、And I like working with kids、Brenda: oh, I wouldn’t want to be a teacher、 I’m too impatient、Tim: I know one thing I could never do、Brenda: what’s that?Tim: I could never be a stockbroker because I’m not good at making decisions quickly、2、Brenda: my history professor says I should think abouta career in politics、 But I don’t think I’d make a good politician、Tim: why not, Brenda?Brenda: oh, you know me、 I’m terrible at speaking in front of a lot of people— you know, like giving speeches or something、 And politicians have to speak in publics all the time、Tim: that’s true、 You know, that reminds me of a problem I’m having、Brenda: what is it?Tim: you know my parents have a really successful restaurant, right? Well, my father wants me to be the manager、Brenda: and you don’t want to?Tim: no, not at all、 I’d be a terrible manager、 I’m much too disorganized、(18)1、A: We are now approaching the famous Statue of Liberty, which has weled visitors to New York Harbor since 1886、B: Wow! Look at it、A: Incredible, isn’t it?B: The statue was given to the United States by the people of France、It was designed by the French sculptor Bartholdi、A: It’s really huge、 Do we get to go inside?B: Of course、 We can climb the stairs all the way up to the crown、A: Stairs? There’s no elevator?B: Not to the top、 But it’s just 142 steps!2、Let me tell you a little more about the statue before you climb to the top、 In case you’re wondering what the statue is made of, it has a framework inside that’s made of iron; the outer skin is made of copper、 The copper skin is only 2、4 millimeters thick、 The supporting framework inside the statue is what holds the whole thing together、The Statue of Liberty is a major tourist attraction, and every year about two million people from all over the world e here to visit it、3、The Pyramids、 Who built them? Why were they built?A: The Pyramids were built more than four thousand years ago by the Egyptians、 The most famous ones are on the west bank of the river Nile, outside of Cairo、 They served as burial places for the Egyptian kings、 After a king’s mummy was placed inside the pyramid, together with treasures and the king’s belongings、(21) 1、How did you get into modeling, Stacy?A: How did you get into modeling, Stacy?B: Well, when I graduated from drama school, I moved to Los Angeles to look for work as an actress、 I was going to auditions every day, but I never got any parts、 And I was running out of money、A: So, what did you do?B: I got a job as a waitress in a seafood restaurant、 WhileI was working there, a customer offered me some work asa model、 Within a few weeks, I was modeling full time、A: Wow, what a lucky break!2、A: So, Richard, what did you do after you graduated?B: Well, I majored in English literature in college、A: Uh-huh、B: So when I graduated, tried to make my living as a writer、A: Oh, really?B: Yeah、 See, I’ve written a novel and I’ve sent it to eight different publishers, but they all, uh, rejected it、Say, would you like to read it, Stacy? I have it right here with me、A: Well, I’d love to read it, Richard,… but not right now、 Uh, so do you have a job or anything?B: Oh, yes、 I’m in sales、A: Oh! Where?B: Actually, I’m a salesclerk in a hardware store、 But when my novel sells, I know I’ll be a best-selling author and I’ll make lots of money、(19)1、A: Hey, Joan! I haven’t seen you in ages、 What have you been doing lately?B: Nothing exciting、 I’ve been working two jobs for the last six monthsA: How e?B: I’m saving up money for a trip to Europe、A: Well, I’ve only been spending money、 I quit my job to go to graduate school、 I’m studying journalism、B: Really? How long have you been doing that?A: For two years、 Luckily, I finish next month、 I’m almost out of money、2、A: Hey, Bob, how’s it going?B: Pretty good, thanks、A: I haven’t seen you for a while、 What have you been up to?B: Well, I’ve been looking for a house to buy、 I finallyfound one last month、 I move in next week、A: Gee, that’s terrific、B: Yeah、 I’m really tired of dealing with landlords、So what have you been doing lately?A: Well, I just got back from a vacation in Italy、B: Italy? Whereabouts in Italy?A: Mostly in the north, around Milan、 I have a cousin up there、B: I see、 Did you have a good time?A: Yeah、 It was great、 In fact, I just got engaged to a guy I met there、B: You’re kidding! Well, that must have been some vacation!(20)1、 A: Ugh! I feel awful、 I really have to stop smoking、B: So why don't you quit?A: Well, if I quit, I might gain weight!B: A lot of people do, but、、、A: And if I gain weight, I won't be able to fit into any of clothes!B: Well, you can always go on a diet、A: Oh, no、 I'm terrible at losing weight on diets、 So if my clothes don't fit, I'll have to buy new ones、 I'll have to get a part-time job, and、、、B: Listen, it is hard to quit, but it's not that hard、Do you want to know how I did it?2、A: Well, giving up smoking isn't really as hard as you think、 I managed to do it, so it can't be that difficult、You should try nicotine gum、 You chew it just like regular chewing gum, and you don't feel like smoking、B: Well, I guess it's worth a try、3、A: James, please turn that down…James!B: Yes, Mom?4、A: Turn that down、 It’s much too loud、B: Sorry, Mom、 I had it turned up because I wanted to hear the game、5、A: Molly, put the groceries away, please、 There’s ice cream in one of the bags、B: I can’t right now, Dad、 I’m doing my homework、6、A: What’s this, James!B: Yeah, Mom?A: Why are there all these wet towels on the bathroom floor? Please pick them up and hang them up to dry、B: Gosh, I’m really sorry, Mom、 I forgot all about them、7、A: Justin, e help me、 We need to wash these dishes before your mother gets home、B: Oh, Dad、 I’d like to help, but I have to call Laurie、It’s really important、8、A: Aimee, I think the dog is trying to tell you something!B: Well, I can’t possibly take him out right now、 I’m doing my nails(21)1、A: [Music] Wele to A Night at the Movies! I’m Pauline Kahn…B: And I’m Colin Hale、 Good evening!A: Tonight we’re going to review the new James Bond film、Well, I really liked this new James Bond actor very, very much!B: Mm-hmm、A: He’s the best actor they’ve ever had in the role-warm, human, even funny、 A totally believable character、B: I have to agree, a prefect double-oh-seven type、Pauline, what did you think of the story?A: It was a standard story for a Bond movie…uh, the usual beautiful women, the usual evil villain-nothing new、B: Well, I’m surprised、 I have to say that I thought the story was unusually good、The race car scenes were exciting, and the surprise ending was great、A: Well, I can’t agree with you there!B: Well, what did you think about the photography?A: I was not very impressed at all by the photography、Everything looked fake, not real、 I can’t believe it was actually filmed in Africa where the story took place、B: I can’t believe you! I haven’t seen such goodphotography in a long time, especially in the action scenes、A: Now that brings up another weakness in the film: the special effects、 Again, it’s just the same old stuff…the car that flies, the pen that’s really a gun、 You get tired of that kind of thing、B: I’d hardly think you and I saw the same movie, Pauline、I have to say that the special effects were the best ever in a Bond film、 For example, the scene whereA: Excuse me, Colin、 We’re going to have to break for a mercial、B: You’re right, Pauline、 We’ll be right back with our ratings、 [Music](22)1、A: Look at this、 Some guy found $750,000! He returned it and the owner thanked him with a phone call、B: You’re kidding! If I found $750,000, I wouldn’t return it so fast、A: Why? What would you do?B: Well, I’d go straight to Los Vegas and try my luck in the casinos、 I could double the money in a day and keep $750,000 for myself、A: You might also lose it all in a day、 And then you couldgo to jail、B: Hmm、 You’ve got a point there、2、A: So, what would you do if you found a lot of money?B: Oh, you know me, Kate、 I’m so honest, I scare myself sometimes、 I’d take the money straight to the police、A: I guess that wouldn’t be such a bad idea、 Maybe you’d be luckier than the guy in the article、 Maybe the owner of the money would give you a big reward、B: Well, they say honesty pays、 Right?3、The Great Wall of China、 Why was it built? How long is it?The Great Wall of China is the longest manmade structure ever built、 It was built to protect one of the Chinese kingdoms、 Much of what exists of the wall today was built during the Ming Dynasty in the late 1400s, although parts of the wall are much older and go back to around 200 B、C、 The wall is about 35 feet high, or 11 meters, and a stone roadway runs along the top of it、 The main part of the wall stretches for about 2,000 miles, that is, about 3,400 kilometers、(23)1、A: Hey, Mom、 I want to backpack around Europe this summer、 What do you think?B: Backpack around Europe? That sounds dangerous! You shouldn’t go by yourself、 You ought to go with someone、A: Yes, I’ve thought of that、B: And you’d better talk to your father first、A: I already did、 He thinks it’s a great idea、 He wants to e with me!2、A: What should people do to make their visit to New York City safe and pleasant?B: I think the biggest mistake many people make is trying to do too much in a short time、 There’s so much to see and do that you need to have a plan、 It’s best to start planning before you get here, so you have information about hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, and so on、Visitors can use our Web site to get the information they need to start planning before they e here; or they can phone or fax us、3、 What are your plans for the summerA: What are your plans for the summer, Paul?B: Oh, I’d love to go and lie on a beach somewhere, but I need to save some money for school、 I think I’ll stay home and get a job、A: That doesn’t sound like much fun、。
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【最新整理，下载后即可编辑】1A: Oh, I’m really sorry, are you OK?B: I’m fine, but I’m not very good at this. A: Neither am I. Say, are you from South America?B: Yes I’m originally. I was born in Argentina.A: Did you grow up there?B: Yes, I did. But my family moved here 8 years ago when I was in high school.A: And where did you learn the roller blade? B: Here in the park. This is only my second time.A: Well it’s my first time. Can you give me some lessons?B: Sure, just follow me.A: By the way, my name is Ted.B: And I’m Anna, nice to meet you.A: Heh hey, that was fun. Thanks for the lesson.B: No problem, so, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?A: I work in a travel agency.B: Really? What do you do there?A: I’m in charge of their computers.B: Oh, so you’re a computer specialist!A: Well, sort of. Yeah, I guess so.B: That’s great. Then maybe you can give me some help with the computer course I’m taking.A: Oh, sure, but only if you promise to give me some more roller blading lessons.B: It’s a deal.2A: Where are you from originally, Yu Hong? B: I’m from China, from near Shanghai. A: And when did you move here?B: I came here after I graduated from college. That was in 1992.A: And what do you do now?B: I’m a transportation engineer.A: I see, so you’re an immigrant to the United States.B: Yes, that’s right.A: What are some of the difficulties of being an immigrant in the US?B: Oh, that’s not an easy question to answer. There are so many things really. I guess one of the biggest diffic ulties is that, I don’t have any relatives here. I mean, I have a lot of friends, but that’s not the same thing. In China, on holidays or the weekend, they visit relatives. It isn’t the same here.A: And what do you miss the most from home?B: Oh, that’s easy, my mom’s soup! She makes great soup. I really miss my mother’s cooking.3A: Hey, are these pictures of you when you were a kid?B: Yeah, that’s me in front of my uncle’s beach house. When I was a kid, we used to spend two weeks there every summer.A: Wow, I bet that was fun.B: Yeah, we always had a great time. Every day we used to get up early and walk along the beach. I had a great shell collection. In【最新整理，下载后即可编辑】fact, I think it still up in the attic.A: Hey, I used to collect shells, too, when I was a kid. But my parents threw them out. A: You know what I remember most about growing up?B: What?A: V isiting my Grandparents’ house. You know, on holidays and stuff, they lived way out in the country and my Grandad had a horse named Blackie. He taught me how to ride. I just love that horse, and she loves me, too. I used to really enjoy spending time at my Grandparents’ house. And every time i came back, Blackie remembered me.B: Err, memories.4A: Why is there never a bus when you want one?B: Good question, there aren’t enough buses on this route.A: Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper.B: Good idea, you should say that we need more subway lines, too.A: Yeah, there should be more public transportation in general.B: And fewer cars, there's too much traffic. A: Say, is that our bus coming?B: Yes, it is. But look, it's full.A: Oh, no. Let's go and get a cup of coffee. We can talk about this letter I'm going to write.B: So, are you really going to write a letter to the paper?A: Sure, I'm going to say something about the buses. They're too old. We need more modern buses, nice, air condition ones.B: And, they need to put more buses on the road.A: Right, there are too many cars downtown, and there isn't enough parking.B: That's for sure. It's impossible to find a parking space downtown these days.A: I think they should ban private cars downtown between 9 and 5.B: Oh, you mean they shouldn't allow any cars except taxis and buses during regular work days？Em, that sounds like a really good idea.5Quite a number of things have been done to help solve traffic problems in Singapore.For example, motorists must buy a special pass if they want to drive into the downtown business district. They can go into the downtown business district only if they have the pass displayed on their windshield.Another thing Singapore has done is to make it more difficult to buy cars. People have to apply for a certificate if they want to buy a car. And the number of certificate is limited. Not everyone can get one. There's also a high tax on cars. So it costs about 3 or 4 times as much to buy a car in Singapore as it does in, say, the United States or Canada.The other thing Singapore has done is to build an excellent public transportation system. Their subway system is one of the【最新整理，下载后即可编辑】best in the world. And there's also a very good taxi and bus system.6A: Excuse me, could you tell me where the bank is?B: There’s one upstairs, across from the duty free shop.A: Oh, thanks. Do you know what time it opens?B: It should be open now, it opens at eight a.m.A: Good, and can you tell me how often the buses leave for the city?B: You need to check at the transportation counter. It’s right down the hall.A: OK, and just one more thing. Do you know where the nearest restroom is?B: Right behind you, Ma-am. See that sign? A: Oh, thanks a lot.A: Excuse me, it’s me again. I’m sorry. I need some more information if you don’t mind.B: Not at all.A: Thanks. Do you know how much a taxi costs to the city?B: It depends on the traffic of course. But it usually costs about 40 dollars.A: 40 Dollars? I guess I’ll take the bus. That means I have almost an hour till the next one. Where could I find an inexpensive restaurant in the airport, maybe a fast food place?B: Go upstairs and turn right. You’ll see the snack bar on your left.A: Thanks very much. Have a nice day! B: You too.7A: What do you think?B: Well, it has just as many bedrooms as the last apartment, and the living room is huge. C: But the bedrooms are too small, and there isn’t enough closet space for my cloths. A: And, it’s not as cheap as the last apartment we saw.B: But that apartment was dark and dingy, and it was in a dangerous neighborhood. A: Let’s see if the real estate agent has something else to show us.A: Well, how do you like this place, then? C: Oh, it’s much better than that other one. The thing I like best is the bedrooms. They are huge.B: Yes, they are nice and big.C: And there two bathrooms, I could have my own bathroom.B: Yes, I guess you could.C: The only problem is the color of the living room. I really don’t like those dark green walls.A: I’m sure we can change the color if we want to.A: Creative Rentals, good morning.B: Hello, I’m calling about the apartment you have for rent.A: Yes, what can I tell you about it?B: Where is it, exactly?A: It’s on King Street, just off the freeway. B: Oh, near the freeway…Can you hear the【最新整理，下载后即可编辑】traffic?A: Yes, I’m afraid you do hear some. But the apartment has lots of space. It has three bedrooms and a very large living room.B: I see. And is it in a new building?A: Well, the building is about 50 years old. B: Uh-huh. W ell, I’ll think about it.A: OK, thanks for calling.B: Thank you, bye!8A: Hello.B: Hello, is the apartment you’re advertising still available?A: Yes, it is.B: Can you tell me a little about it?A: Well, it’s a perfect apartment for one person. It’s one room with a kitchen at one end.B: And is it far away from subway?A: There’s a subway station just down the street. Actually, the apartment is located right downtown, so you step out of the building and there are stores and restaurants everywhere. But it’s on the high floor, so you don’t hear any street or traffic noise. B: It sounds like just the kind of place I’m looking for. I’d like to come see it please. A: Sure, let me give you the address.A: Town and City Rentals, how can I help you?B: Hi, u m, is that apartment you’re advertising still available?A: Yes, it is.B: Oh, good. U m, listen, I, I can’t pay too much. So the low price you’re asking is…is really good for me.A: Great.B: And how big is it?A: It’s two rooms plus the kitchen and bathroom.B: Well is it the safe place to live?A: Well, I can tell you I’ve lived here for five years and I never heard about anybody having a problem.B: Oh, that’s good. Let see, oh yeah. Does the apartment have a lot of windows?A: Windows? Yeah, there are a plenty of windows. But unfortunately, there isn’t much light really. See, there’s another building right next to ours.B: Oh, that’s OK, I never around in the day anyway. Do you think it’s alright if I come and look at it?A: Anytime. When do you wanna see it?9A: So where are you working now, Terry? B: Oh, I'm still at the bank. I don't like it, though.A: That's too bad. Why not?B: Well, it's boring, and it doesn't pay very well.A: I know what you mean. I don't like my job either. I wish I could find a better job.B: Actually, I don't want to work at all anymore. I wish I had a lot of money so I could retire now.A: Hmm, how old are you, Terry?B: Uh, twenty-six.【最新整理，下载后即可编辑】A: So how are things going with you and Susie, Terry?B: Oh, you didn't know. She and I broke up a couple of months ago. We decided we needed a break from each other for a while. But I miss her a lot. I wish we could get back together again.A: I'm sure you will.B: I really hope so. So what kind of job would you like to look for?A: I'm not sure, but I'd really like to move to another city. I'm sick of this place. I need to live somewhere more exciting.B: I know what you mean. It sure can get boring around here at times.10A: Ugh! I feel awful. I really have to stop smoking.B: So why don't you quit?A: Well, if I quit, I might gain weight!B: A lot of people do, but...A: And if I gain weight, I won't be able to fit into any of clothes!B: Well, you can always go on a diet.A: Oh, no. I'm terrible at losing weight on diets. So if my clothes don't fit, I'll have to buy new ones. I'll have to get a part-time job, and...B: Listen, it is hard to quit, but it's not that hard. Do you want to know how I did it? A: Well, giving up smoking isn't really as hard as you think. I managed to do it, so it can't be that difficult. You should try nicotine gum. You chew it just like regular chewing gum, and you don't feel like smoking. B: Well, I guess it's worth a try.Yeah, I really need a change. I've been doing the same things for over five years now, and I'm just not learning anything new. It's the same routine every day, and I am really sick of sitting in front of a computer. I think I need to try something totally different. I want to be in a profession that involves meeting people.I really need to join a club or sports team to give me something to do on weekends. I get really bored on the weekends, and if I joined a club. I'd probably get to meet people and make new friends.Gosh, I really have to go on a diet. I've gained ten pounds since last year, and everyone tells me I look fat. And if I don't lose weight now, I won't be able to get into any of my summer clothes.11A: Hey, this sounds good, snails with garlic. Have you ever eaten snails?B: No, I haven’t.A: Oh, they are delicious. I had them last time, like to try some?B: No, thanks. They sound strange.C: Have you decided on an appetizer yet? A: Yes. I’ll have the snails, please.C: And you, sir?B: I think I’ll have the Fried Brains.A: Fried Brains? Now that really sounds【最新整理，下载后即可编辑】strange.A: Oh, good. Here comes the waitress, now. C: Here are your snails, madam. And for you, sir, the Fried Brains.B: Thanks.A: Hmm… The snails are delicious. How are the Brains?B: Well, I think they’re…Yuck! Oh, sorry. I guess Brains are pretty strange after all. Um, I think I’m going to order s omething else if you don’t mind.A: Oh, sure. Go ahead.B: Miss? Excuse me, miss!C: Yes?B: Um, I really don’t care for t his appetizer. Could you bring me something else?C: Yes, of course. What would you like instead?A: Try the snails.B: No, I don’t think so. I’ll tell you what. Just forget an appetizer for me, and, bring me a nice, juicy hamburger, medium rare with French fries and a large soda.A: Have you finished with this?B: No, I'm still drinking it. Thanks.A: Did you order this?B: Yes, that's mine. Hmm, it looks great and smells delicious!A: Don't you like it?B: I haven't tasted it yet. I'm waiting for the waitress to bring me a fork. A: Did you enjoy it?B: Well, it was a little tough. I think it was cooked for too long.A: How is it?B: Great. Just the way I like it: black and strong.A: Your turn or mine?B: It's my treat this time. You paid last time. Remember.12A: I'm so excited! We have two weeks off! What are you going to do?B: I'm not sure. I guess I'll just stay home. Maybe I'll catch up on my reading. What about you? Any plans?A: Well, my parents have rented a condominium in Florida. I'm going to take long walks along the beach every day and do lots of swimming.B: Sounds great!A: Say, why don't you come with us? We have plenty of room.B: Do you mean it? I'd love to!A: So, what are you planning to do for your vacation, Judy?B: Oh, I'm doing something really exotic this year. You know, I went to Hawaii last year, and just stayed on the beach for two weeks. This year, I'm going white-water rafting!A: Ooh, that sounds great. But what is it, exactly?B: Oh, well, you know, it's in Colorado. They【最新整理，下载后即可编辑】have all these trips down the rapids. The water gets really rough, but I think it'll be really exciting. Oh, I'm doing some rock climbing, too.A: And you call that a vacation?A: Have you planned anything for the summer, Brenda?B: Yeah. I'm going to work the first month and save some money. Then I'm going to go down to Mexico for six weeks to stay with my sister. She's working in Guadalajara. She says it's really interesting there, so I want to go and see what to go and see what it's like. It will also give me a chance to practice my Spanish. I'm really looking forward to it.13A: What should people do to make their visit to New York City safe and pleasant?B: I think the biggest mistake many people make is trying to do too much in a short time. There are so much to see and do that you need to have a plan. It’s best to start planning before you get here. So you have information about hotels, restaurants, sightseeing and so on. Visitors can use our website to get the information they need to start planning before they come here, or they can phone or fax us.A: How safe is New York City for tourists? B: New York is a much safer place than many people thi nk. In fact, it’s the safest it’s been in thirty years.A: Oh, that’s good to here.B: Yes, but that doesn’t mean people don’t have be careful. Tourist in New York ought to be careful just like in any big city in the world. For students, I would say travel in groups. If you get lost, it’s easier as a group to find your way. You really shouldn’t go off by your own if you can find someone to go with you. Another thing to remember is, don’t be afraid to ask for directions, even if your English isn’t perfect. People often stop me on the street to ask for directions. And that’s not only foreign visitors. American visitors also have trouble finding their way around. And you’ll find New Yorkers are really very friendly.A: Yes, I agree. We are.B: Uh-huh14A: Jason? Jason! Turn down the TV a little, please.B: Oh, but this is my favorite program!A: I know. But it's too loud.B: OK. I'll turn it down.A: That's better. Thanks.C: Lisa, please pick up your things. They're all over the living room floor.D: In a minute, Mom. I'm on the phone. C: OK. But do it as soon as you hang up. D: Sure. No problem.C: Goodness! Were we like this when we were kids?A: Definitely!A: Have you noticed how forgetful Dad is getting? He's always forgetting where his car keys are. It drives me crazy.【最新整理，下载后即可编辑】B: And he can never find his glasses either. A: I know.B: You know what drives me crazy about Mom?A: What?B: Those awful talk shows she watches on TV. She just loves them.A: Yeah, I think she watches them for hours every day.B: Oh, well. I guess they're just getting old. I hope I never get like that.A: Me, too. Hey, let's go and play a video game.B: Great idea. By the way, have you seen my glasses anywhere?A: James, please turn that down? James!B: Yes, Mom?A: Turn that down. It's much too loud.B: Sorry, Mom. I had it turned up because I wanted to hear the game.A: Molly, put the groceries away, please. There's ice cream in one of the bags.B: I can't right now, Dad. I'm doing my homework.A: What's this, James!B: Yeah, Mom?A: Why are there all these wet towels on the bathroom floor? Please pick them up and hang them up to dry.B: Gosh, I'm really sorry, Mom. I forgot all about them.A: Justin, come help me. We need to wash these dishes before your mother gets home. B: Oh, Dad. I'd like to help, but I have to call Laurie. It's really important.15A：Hi, I'm your new neighbor. George Rivera.I live next door.B：Oh, hi, I'm Stephanie Lee.A：So you just moved in? Do you need anything?B：Not right now. But thanks.A：Well let me know if you do. Um, by the way, would you mind turning your stereo down? The walls are really thin, so the sound goes right through to my apartment.B：Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize that. I'll make sure to keep the volume down. Oh, by the way, is there a good Italian restaurant in the neighborhood?A：Yeah, there's a great one a couple of blocks from here. Try their lasagna. It's delicious.A：Hello, I'm sorry to bother you. But I think your car is parked in my space downstairs. B：Really?A：Yes. Do you drive a blue Honda?B：Yes, I do.A：Well, there's a blue Honda parked in space 13, and that’s my space.B：Oh, I'm so sorry. My son must've put it in a wrong space. Ours is the one right next yours, number 12. Let me get my keys and I'll go right down and move the car.A: Thanks.B：And I'll make sure my son doesn't do it【最新整理，下载后即可编辑】again.A：I'll appreciate it.B：Gee! Bob, you are really late! You said you'll be here at six and look at the time. It's almost six thirty.A：I'm really sorry. Tell you what! I'll pay for dinner.B：Ah, it's alright. You don't have to do that. A：No, I wanna pay. You had to wait for me almost half an hour.B：Well, hey, ok, if you insist.A：Thanks.16A: Did you know next week is Halloween? It's on October 31.B: So what do you do on Halloween? We don't have that holiday in Russia.A: Well, it's a day when kids dress up in masks and costumes. They knock on people's doors and ask for candy by saying words “Trick or treat!”B: Hmm. sounds interesting.A: But it's not just for kids. Lots of people have costume parties. Hey, my friend Pete is having a party. Would you like to go?B: Sure. I'd love to.A: So are we going to wear costumes to the party?B: Of course. That's half the fun. Last year I rented this great Dracula costume, and this year I'm going as a clown.A: A clown? Yes, you would make a good clown. B: Hey!A: Oh, I'm just kidding. What about me? What kind of costume should I wear?B: Why don't you go as a witch? I saw a terrific witch outfit at the costume store.A: A witch? Yeah, that's a good idea. So afterI scare people, you can make them laugh.17A: You look beautiful in that kimono, Mari. Is this your wedding photo?B: Yes, it is.A: Do most Japanese women wear kimonos when they get married?B: Yes, many of them do. Then after the wedding ceremony, the bride usually changes into a Western bridal dress during the reception.A: Oh, I didn't know that.A: Did you get married in a church, Mari? B: No, the ceremony was held at a shrine. A: Oh, a shrine?B: Yes, we were married by a priest in a traditional Shinto ceremony.A: Hmm. And who went to the ceremony? B: Well, only the immediate family attended the ceremony. you know, our parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters.A: And what about the reception? What was that like?B: Lots of friends and relatives came to the reception, about a hundred people. And the first thing happened was that the main guests gave formal speeches.A: Speeches?【最新整理，下载后即可编辑】B: Yes, and then after that, all the guests were served a formal meal. While everyone was eating and drinking, lots of other guests gave short speeches or sang songs. Some of the speeches were funny.A: Sounds like fun!B: Yes, the songs and speeches are all part of the entertainment during a wedding reception. And then, at the end of the reception, each guest received a present for coming to the wedding.A: A present from the bride and groom?B: Yes, it's a Japanese custom.A: What a nice custom!18A: So what kind of job are you looking for? B: Well, I haven't made up my mind. I love working with people, and I love traveling. I don't want a job where I'm stuck in an office all day. I want to get out and see the world. A: Are you interested in working in business? That's where you can sometimes make good money.B: I'm not really interested in making a lot of money at this point in my life. I'll worry about that laterA: What kind of career are you planning for yourself?B: I don't know. I think I'd like to have a job where I can help people. Everybody else in my family is in law or business-you know, boring stuff like that. That's just not for me. I know I'd like to work overseas, though, maybe in a children's hospital in a developing country. But that's a long way away. I have to get into medical school first, and that's not going to be easy!A: What kind of job do I have in kind? Well, I don't want a regular nine-to–five job. Eventually, I'd like to get into acting-maybe even break into movies. But I guess that won't happen for a while.B: So what are you doing in the meantime? A: Well, I work out at the gym nearly every day. I need to be really fit. And I'm taking acting lessons as well so that I feel comfortable in front of the crowd. I just had some pictures taken to show to agents in the city. Would you like to see them?B: Sure.19A: I don't know what classes to take this semester. I can't decide what I want to do with my life. Have you thought about it, Brenda?B: Yes, I have. I think I'd make a good journalist because I love writing.A: Maybe I could be a teacher, because I'm very creative. And I like working with kids. B: Oh, I wouldn't want to be a teacher. I'm too impatient.A: I know one thing I could never do.B: What's that?A: I could never be a stockbroker, because I'm not good at making decisions quickly. B: My history professor says I should think about a career in politics. But I don't think I'd【最新整理，下载后即可编辑】make a good politician.A: Why not, Brenda?B: Oh, you know me. I'm terrible at speaking in front of a lot of people, you know, like giving speeches and things. And politicians have to speak in public all the time.A: That's true. You know, that reminds me of a problem I'm having.B: What is it?A: You know my parents have a really successful restaurant, right? Well, my father wants me to be the manager.B: And you don't want to?A: No, not at all. I'd be a terrible manager. I'm much too disorganized.20Guide: We are now approaching the famous S tatue ofLiberty, which has welcomed visitors to New York Harbor since 1886.A: Wow! Look at it.B: Incredible, isn't it?Guide: The statue was given to the United Sta tes by the people of France. It was designed b y the French sculptor Bartholdi.A: It’s really huge. Do we get to go inside? B: Of course. We can climb the stairs all the way up to the crown.A: Stairs? There's no elevator?B: Not to the top. But it's just 142 steps!Let me tell you a little more about the statue before you climb to the top. In case you wondering what the statue is made of, it has a framework inside that's made of iron; the outer skin is made of copper. The copper skin is only 2.4 millimeters thick. The supporting framework inside the statue is what holds the whole things together. The Statue of Liberty is a major tourist attraction, and every year about two million people from all over the world come here to visit it.21The Pyramids were built more than four thousand years ago by the Egyptians. The most famous ones are on the west bank of the river Nile, outside of Cairo. They served as burial places for the Egyptian kings. After a king’s death, his body was turned into what is called a “mummy.” This preserved it. The King’s mummy was placed inside the pyramid, together with treasures and the King’s belongings.The Great Wall of China is the longest manmade structure ever built. It was built to protect one of the Chinese kingdoms. Much of what exists of the wall today was built during the Ming Dynasty in the late 1400s, although parts of the wall are much older and go back to around 200 B.C. The wall is about 35 feet high, or 11 meters, and a stone roadway runs along the top of it. The main part of the wall stretches for about 2,000 miles, that is, about 3,400 kilometers22A: How did you get into modeling, Stacy? B: Well, when I graduated from drama school, I moved to Los Angeles to look for work as【最新整理，下载后即可编辑】an actress. I was going to auditions every day, but I never got any parts. And I was running out of money.A: So, what did you do?B: I got a job as a waitress in a seafood restaurant. While I was working there, a customer offered me some work as a model. Within a few weeks, I was modeling full time. A: Wow, what a lucky break!A: So, Richard, what did you do after you graduated?B: Well, I majored in English literature in college.A: Uh-huh.B: So when I graduated, I tried to make my living as a writer.A: Oh, really?B: Yeah. See, I've written a novel, and I've sent it to eight different publishers, but they all…uh…rejected it. Say, would you like to read it, Stacy? I have it right here with me. A: Well, I'd love to read it, Richard, but not right now. Uh, so do you have a job or anything?B: Oh, yes. I'm in sales.A: Oh! Where?B: Actually, I'm a salesclerk in a hardware store. But when my novel sells, I know I'll be a best-selling author, and I'll make lots of money…23A: Hey, Joan! I haven’t seen you in ages. What've you been doing lately?B: Nothing exciting. I’ve been working two jobs for the last six months.A: How come?B: I’m saving up money for a trip to Europe.A: Well, I’ve only been spending money. I quit my job to go to graduate school. I’m studying journalism.B: Really? How long have you been doing that?A: For two years. Luckily, I finish next month. I’m almost out of money.A: Hey, Bob, how’s it going?B: Pretty good, thanks.A: I haven’t seen you for a while. What've you been up to?B: Well, I’ve been looking for a house to buy. I finally found one last month. I move in next week.A: Gee, that’s terrific.B: Yeah. I’m really tired of dealing with landlords. So what've you been doing lately? A: Well, I just got back from a vacation in Italy.B: Italy? Whereabouts in Italy?A: Mostly in the north, around Milan. I have a cousin up there.B: I see. Did you have a good time?A: Yeah. It was great. In fact, I just got engaged to a guy I met there.B: You’re kidding! Well, that must've been some vacation!24A: Do you wanna see a movie tonight?B: Hmm. Maybe. What's playing?【最新整理，下载后即可编辑】。
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Man: On, I’m really sorry. Are you OK?Woman: I’m fine. But I’m not very good at this.Man: Neither am I. Say, are you from south America?Woman: Yes, I am originally. I was born in Argentina.Man: Did you grow up there?Woman: Yes, I did. But my family moved here eight years ago when I was in high school.Man: And where did you learn the rollerblade?Woman; Here in the park. This is only my second time.Man: Well, it’s my first time. Can you give me some lessons?Woman: Sure, just follow meMan: By the way. My name is Ted.Woman: And I’m Anna. Nice to meet you.Man: Hey, hey! That was fun. Thanks for the lesson.Woman: No problem. So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?Man: I work in a travel agency.Woman: Really? What do you do there?Man: I’m in charge of their computers.Woman: Oh, so you’re a computer specialist?Man: Well, sort of. Yeah, I guess so.Woman: That’s great. Then maybe you can give me some help with the computer courses I’m taking.Man: Oh, sure, but only if promise to give me some more rollerblading lessons.Woman: Hmm…It’s a deal.第二篇Reporter: Where are you from originally, Yu Hong.Yu Hong: I’m from China, from near Shanghai.Reporter: And when did you move here.Yu Hong: I came here after I graduated from college. That was in 1992.Reporter: And what do you do now?Yu Hong: I’m a transportation engineer.Reporter: I see. So you’re an immigrant to the United State?Yu Hong: Yes, that’s right.Reporter: What are some of the difficulties of being an immigrant in the US?Yu Hong: Oh, that’s not an easy question to answer. There are so many things, really. I guess one of the most difficulties is that I don’t have any relatives here. I mean, I have a lot of friends. But that’s not the same thing. In China, on holidays or the weekend, we visit the relatives. It isn’t the same here.Reporter: And what do you miss the most from home?Yu Hong: Oh, that’s easy. My mom’s soup. She makes great soup. I really miss my mother’s第三篇Man: Hey, are these pictures of you when you were a kid?Woman: Yeah. That’s me in front of my uncle’s beach house. When I was a kid, we used to spend two weeks there every summer.Man: Wow, I bet that was fun.Woman: Yes, we always had a great time. Every day we used to get up early and walk along the beach. I had a great shell collection. In fact, I think it still up the attic.Man: Hey, I used to collect shell, too, when I was a kid. But my parents threw them out.You know what I remember most about growing up?Woman: What?Man: Visiting my grandparents’ house. You know on holidays and staff. They lived way out in the country, and my grandda had a horse named Blackie. He taught me how to right. I just love that horse, and she loves me, too. I used to really enjoy spending time at my grandparents’ house. And every time I came back, Blackie remembered me.Woman: Uh…memories.第四篇Woman: Why is there never a bus when you want one?Man: Good question. There aren’t enough buses on this route.Woman: Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper.Man: Good idea. We should say that we need more subway lines, too.Woman: Yes, there should be more public transportation in general.Man: And fewer cars. There is too much traffic.Woman: Say, is that our bus coming?Man: Yes, it is. But look, it’s full.Woman: Oh, no. Let’s go and get a cup of coffee. We can talk about this letter I’m going to write. Man: So, are you really going to write a paper to the paper?Woman: Sure, I’m going to say something about the buses. They are too old. We need more modern buses, nice air-conditioned ones.Man: And they need to put more buses on the road.Woman: Right, and there are too many cars downtown, and there isn’t enough parking.Man: That’s for sure. It’s impossible to find a parking space downtown these days.Woman: I think they should private cars downtown these days between nine and five.Man: Oh, you mean they should n’t allow any cars except taxis and buses during the regular the workday. Hmm…that sounds like really a good idea.第五篇Woman: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the bank is?Man: There is one upstairs, across from the duty-free shop.Woman: Oh, thanks. Do you know what time it opens?Man: It should be open now. It opens at 8:00 am.Woman: Good, and can you tell me how often the buses leave for the city?Man: You need to check at the transportation counter. It’s right down the hall.Woman: Ok, and just one more thing. Do you know where the nearest restroom is?Man: Right behind you m’am, see that sign?Woman: Oh, thanks a lot.Woman: Excuse me. It’s me again. I’m sorry. I need some more information if you don’t mind. Man: Not at all.Woman: Thanks. Do you know how much a taxi costs to the city?Man: Well, it depends on the traffic of course. But it usually costs about 40 dollars.Woman: Forty dollars? I guess I’ll take a bus. That means I have almost an hour till the next one. Where could I find an inexpensive restaurant in the airport? Maybe a fast-food place.Man: Go upstairs, and turn right, you’ll see a snack bar on your left.Woman: Thanks very much. Have a nice day.Man: You, too.第六篇Quite a number of things have been done to help solve traffic problems in Singapore. For example, motorists must by a special pass if they want to drive into the downtown business district. They can go into the business district only they have the pass displayed on their windshield.Another thing Singapore has done is to make it more difficult to by cars. People have to apply for a certificate if they want to buy a car. And the number of certificates is limited, not everyone can get one. There is also a high tax on cars. So it costs three or four times as much to buy a car in Singapore, as it does in say United State or Canada.The other thing Singapore has done is to build an excellent public transportation system. Their subway system is one of the best in the world. And there is also a very good taxi and bus system.第七篇Father: What do you think?Mother: Well, it has just as many bedrooms as the last apartment . And the living room is huge. Daughter: But the bedrooms are too small, and there isn’t enough closet space for my clothes. Father: And it’s not as cheap as the last apartment we saw.Mother: But that apartment was dark and dingy, and it was in the dangerous neighborhood. Father: Let’s see if the real restate agent has something else to show us.Agent: Well, how do you like this place, then?Daughter: Oh, it’s much better than other one. The thing I like best is the bedrooms. They are huge.Mother: Yes, they are nice and big.Daughter: And there are two bathrooms. I can have my own bathroom.Mother: Yes, I guess you could.Daughter: The only problem is the color of the living room. I really don’t like the dark green wall. Father: Oh, I’ sure we can change the color if we want to.第八篇Man: Creative Rental. Good morning.Woman: Hello, I’m calling about the apartment you have for rent.Man: Yes, what can I tell you about it?Woman: Where is it exactly?Man: It’s on King Street, just off the free-way.Woman: Oh, near the free-way. Can you hear the traffic?Man: Yes, I’m afraid you do hear some. But the apartment has a lot of space, It has three bedrooms and a very large living room.Woman: I see. And is it on a new building?Man: Well, the building is about fifty years old.Woman: Uh-ha…well, I’ll think about it.Man: Ok, thanks for calling.Woman: Thank you, bye.Woman: Hello.Man: Hello, is the apartment you are advertising is still available?Woman: Yes, it is.Man: Can you tell me a little about it.Woman: Well, it’s a perfect apartment for one person. It one room with kitchen at one end. Man: I see, and is it far away from the subway?Woman: There is a subway station just down the street. Actually, the apartment is located right downtown. So you step out of the building and there are stores and restaurant everywhere. But it’s on high floor. So you don’t hear any street or traffic noise.Man: It sounds like just the kind of place I’m looking for. I’d like to come see it, please. Woman: Sure, let me give you the address.第九篇Yeah, I really need a change. I’ve been doing the same things for over five years old, and I’m just not learning anything new. It’s the same routine everyday, and I’m really sick of sitting in front ofthe computer. I think I need to try something totally different. I wana be in a profession that involve meeting people.I really need to join in a club or sports team to give me something to do on the weekends. I get really bored on the weekends. And if join in a club, I probably get to meet people and make new friends.I should take a typing course this summer. I really need it for my school work. And people say that if you can type really well, it’s something you’ll find useful later in life.Gosh, I really have to go on diet. I’ve gained ten pounds since last year and everyone tells me I look fat. And if I don’t lose weight now, I won’t be able to get into any of my summer clothes.第十篇Friend: So where are you working now Terry?Terry: Oh, I’m still at the bank. I don’t like it though.Friend: That’s too bad. Why not?Terry: Well, it’s boring, and it doesn’t pay very well.Friend: I know what you mean. I don’t like my job either. I wish I could find a better job.Terry: Actually, I don’t wana work at all any more. I wish I had a lot of money, So I could retire now.Friend: Hmm…how old are you, Terry?Terry: Umm..twenty-six.Friend: So how are things going with you and Susie, Terry?Terry: Oh, you didn’t know. She and I broke up for a couple of moths ago. We decided we needed a break from each other for a while. But I miss her a lot. I wish we could get back together again. Friend: I’m sure you will.Terry: I really hope so. So what kind of job would you like to look for?Friend: I’m not sure. But I love something that would involve travel. I really like to move to another city. I’m sick of this place. I need to move to somewhere more exciting.Terry: I know what you mean. It sure can get boring around here at times.第十一篇Woman: Hey, this sounds good, snail with garlic. Have you ever eaten snail?Man: No, I haven’t.Woman: Oh, they are delicious. I had them last time. Like to try some.Man: No, thanks. They sound strange.Waitress: Have you decided on an appetizer yet?Woman: Yes, I’ll have the snail.Waitress: And you sir?Man: I think I’ll have the fried brains.Woman: Fried brains. Now that sounds really strange.Woman: Oh, good. Here comes the waitress now.Waitress: Here are your snail, madam. And for you sir, the fried brains.Man: Thanks.Woman: Hmm.. these snails are delicious. How are the brains?Man: Well. I think they are…yuck. On, sorry. I guess the brains are pretty strange after all. I think I need to order something else if you don’t mind.Woman: Sure, go ahead.Man: Miss, excuse me Miss.Waitress: Yes?Man: Uh…I really don’t care for this appetizer. Could you bring me something else?Waitress: Of course, what would you like instead?Woman: Try the snails.Man: No, I don’t think so. I’ll tell you what. Just forget the appetizer for me, and bring me a nice, juice, hamburger, medium rare with French fries and a large soda.第十二幕Man: I’m so excited. We have two weeks off. What are you going to do?Woman: I’m not sure. I guess I’ll just stay home. Maybe I’ll catch up on my reading. What about you? Any plans?Man: Well, my parents had rented a condominium in Florida. I’m going to take long walks along the beach everyday and do lots of swimming.Woman: Sounds great.Man: Say why don’t you come with us? We have plenty of room.Woman: Do you mean it? I’d love to.Man: Have you planned anything for the summer, Brenda?Woman: Yeah, I’m going to work for the first month and save some money. Then, I’m going to go down to Mexico for six weeks to stay with my sister. She’s working in Guadahara. She says it’s really interesting there. So I want to go and see what is like. It will also give me a chance to practice my Spanish. I’m really looking forward to it.Woman: So what are you planning to do for your vacation, Judy?Judy: Oh, I’m doing something really exotic this year. You know I went to Hawaii last year and just stayed on the beach for two weeks. This year, I’m going white water rafting.Woman: Oh, sounds great. But what is it exactly?Judy: Oh, well, you know it’s in Colorado. They have all this trip down the rapids. The water gets really rough. But I think it will be really exciting. Oh, I’m doing some rock climbing, too. Woman: And you call that the vacation?第十三幕Man: Hi, I’m your new neighbor, Gorge Rivera. I live next door.Woman: Oh, hi. I’m Stephanie Lee.Man: So you just moved in . Do you need anything?Woman: Not right now. But thanks.Man: Well, let me know if you do. Um…by the way , would you mind turning your stereo down. The walls are really thin, so the sounds go right through to my apartment.Woman: Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t realize that. I’ll make sure to keep the volume down. Oh, by the way, is there a good Italy restaurant in the neighborhood.Man: Yeah, there is a great one a couple of blocks from here. Try the lazaniar, it’s delicious.Man: Hello, I’m sorry to bother you. But I think your car is parked in my space downstairs. Woman: Really?Man: Yes, do you drive a blue Honda?Woman: Yes, I do.Man: Well, there is a blue Hondo parked in space Thirteen, and that is my space.Woman: Oh, I’m so sorry. My son must have put it on the wrong space. Ours is the one right next to yours, number Twelve. Let me get my keys and I’ll go right down and move the car.Man: Thanks.Woman: And I’ll make sure my son doesn’t do it again.Man: I appreciate it.第十四篇Farther: Jason, Jason, turn down the TV a little please.Jason: Oh, but is my favorite program.Farther: I know. But it’s very loud.Jason: Ok, I’ll turn it down.Farther: That’s better. Thanks.Mother: Lisa, please pick up your things. They are all over the living room floor.Lisa: In a minute mom I’m on the phone.Mother: Ok, but do it as soon as you hand up.Lisa: Sure, no problem.Mother: Goddess, were we like this when we were kids?Farther: Definitely.Jason: Have you noticed how forgetful Dad is getting? He is always forgetting where his car keys are. He drives me crazy.Lisa: And he can never find his glasses either?Jason: I know.Lisa: You know what drives me crazy about mom?Jason: What?Lisa: Those awful talk shows she watches on the TV. She just loves them.Jason: Yeah, I think she watches them for hours everyday.Lisa: Oh, well. I guess they are just getting old. I hope I never get like that.Jason: Me too. Hey, let’s go and play the video game.Lisa: great idea. By the way, have you seen my glasses anywhere?第十五篇：Man: Did you know next week is Halloween. It’s on October 31st.Woman: So what do you do on Halloween. We don’t have that holiday in Russia.Man: Well, it’s a day when kids dress up in masks and costumes. They knock on people’s doors and ask for candy by saying the words: Cheat or treat.Woman: Sounds interesting.Man: But is not only for kids. Lots of people have costume parties. Hey, my friend Pete is having a party. Would you like to go?Woman: Sure, I’d love to. So, are we going to wear a costume to the party?Man: Of course. That half the fun. Last year I rented this great dracula costume, and this year I’m going as a clown.Woman: A clown? Yes, you would make a good clown.Man: Hey…Woman: Oh, I’m just kidding. What about me? What kind of costume should I wear?Man：Why don’t you go as a witch? I saw a terrific witch outfit at the costume store. Woman: A witch? Yeah, that’s a good idea. So after I scare people, you can make them laughter.第十六篇Woman1: You look beautiful in that kimono, Merry? Is this your wedding photo?Woman2：Yes, it is.Woman1: Do most Japanese women wear kimonos when they get married?Woman2: Yes, many of them do. Then after the wedding ceremony, the bride usually change into a western bridal dress during the reception.Woman1: Oh, I didn’t know that. Did you get married in a church Merry?Woman2: No, the ceremony was held at a shrine.Woman1: Oh, a shrine .Woman2: Yes, we were married by a priest in a traditional shinto ceremony.Woman1: Hmm…and who went to the ceremony?Woman2:Well, only the immediate family attended the ceremony. You know our parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters.Woman1: And what about the reception. What was that like?Woman2: Lots of friends and relatives came to the reception, about a hundred people. And the first thing that happen was that the main guests gave formal speeches.Woman1: Speeches?Woman2: Yes, and then after that, all the guests were served the formal meal. While everyone was eating and drinking, lots of other guests gave short speeches or sand songs. Some of the speeches were funny.Woman1: Sounds like fun.Woman2: Yes, the songs and speeches are all part of the entertainment during wedding reception. And then , each guest received a present for the coming to wedding.Woman1: A present from the bride and groom?Woman2: Yes, it’s a Japanese costume.Woman1: What a nice costume.第十七篇Man: I don’t know what classes to take this semester. I can’t decide what I wana to do with my life. Have you thought about it, Brenda.Woman: Yes, I have. I think I’d make a good journalist because I love writing.Man: Maybe I could be a teacher because I’m very creative, and I like working with kids. Woman: Oh, I wouldn’t want to be a teacher. I’m too impatientMan: I know one thing I could never do.Woman: What’s that?Man: I could never be a star broker. Because I’m not good at making decisions quickly.Woman: My history profession says that I should think about the career in the politics. But I don’t I’ll make a good politician.Man: Why not, Brenda?Woman: Oh, you know me. I’m terrible at speaking in front of a lot of people. You know like giving speeches and things, and politicians have to speak in public all the time.Man: That’s true. You know that reminds me a problem I’m having.Woman: What is it?Man: You know my parents have a really successful restaurant, right? Well. My farther wants me to be a manager.Woman: And you don’t want to?Man: No, not at all. I’ll be a terrible manager. I’m much too disorganized.第十八篇Guide: We are now approaching the famous statue of liberty, which has welcome visitors to New York Harbor since 1886.Man1: Wow, look at this, incredible, isn’t it?Guide: The statue was given to the United State by the people of French. It was designed by the French sculptor, Bartholdi.Man1: It’s really huge. Do we get to go inside?Man2: Of course. We can climb the stairs all the way up to the crown.Man1: Stairs? There is no elevator?Man2: Not to the top. But it’s only just a hundred forty-two steps.Guide: Let me tell you a little more about the statue before you climb to the top, in case you’re wandering what the statue is made of. It has framework inside that’s made of iron. The outer skin is made of copper. The copper skin is only millimeters thick. The supporting framework inside the statue is what holds the whole things together. The statue of liberty is a major tourist attraction. And every year, about two million people from all over the world come here to visit it.第十九篇Man: How did you get into the modeling, Stacy?Woman: Well, when I graduated from Drama School, I moved to Los Angeles to look for work as an actress. I was going to auditions everyday, but I never get any part. And I was running out money.Man: So what did you do?Woman: I got a job as a waitress in a seafood restaurant. while I was working there, a customer offered me some work as a model. Within the few weeks, I was modeling full time.Man: Wow..ha…what a lucky break.Woman: So, Richard. What did you do after you graduated?Man: Well, I majored in English literature in college. So, when I graduated, I tried to make my living as a writer.Woman: Oh, really?Man: Yeah, see…I’ve written a novel and I sent it to eight different publishers, but they all…uh…rejected it. Say would you like to read it, Stacy? I have it right here with me.Woman: Well, I’d love to read your literature, but not right now. Um…so do you have a job or anything?Man: Oh, yes. I’m in sales.Woman: Oh, where?Man: Actually, I’m a sale clerk in a hardware store. But when my novel sells, I know I’ll be a best selling author and I’ll make lots of money.第二十篇Man: Hey, Joan. I haven’t seen you in ages. What have you been doing lately?Joan: Nothing exciting. I’ve been working two jobs for the last six months.Man: How come?Joan: I’m saving up money for a trip to Europe.Man: Well, I’ve only spending money. I quit my job to go to graduate school. I’m studying journalism.Woman: Really? How long have you been doing that.Man: For two years. Luckily, I finish it next month. I’m almost out of money.Woman: Hey, Bob. How’s it going?Bob: Pretty good. Thanks.Woman: I haven’t seen you for a while. What have you been up to?Bob: Well, I’ve been looking for a house to buy. I finally found one last month and move in next week.Woman: Gee…that’s terrific.Bob: Yeah, I’m really tired of dealing with the land lords. So what have you been doing lately? Woman: Well, I just got back from a vacation in Italy.Man: Italy? Whereabouts Italy?Woman: Mostly in the north around Milan. I have a cousin up there.Man: I see. Did you have a good time?Woman: Yeah, it was great. In fact, I just got engaged to a guy I met there.Man: You’re kidding. Well, that must be some vacation.第二十一篇Woman: Ugh! I feel awful. I really have to stop smoking.Man: So why don’t you quit?Woman: Well, if I quit I might gain weight.Man: A lot of people do, but…Woman: And if I gain weight, I won’t be able to fit into any of my clothes.Man: Well, you can always go on a diet.Woman: Oh, no. I’m terrible at losing weight on diets. So, if my clothes don’t fit, I’ll have to buy new ones. I’ll have to get a part-time job. And…Man: Listen! It’s hard to quit but it’s not hard. Do you wanna know how I did it? Well, giving up smoking isn’t really as hard as you think. I managed to do it, so it can’t be that difficult. You should try nicotine gun. You chew it just like regular chewing gun, and don’t feel like smoking. Woman: Well, I guess it’s worth a try.第二十二篇Woman: Welcome to a night at the movies. I’m Pauling Con.Man: And I’m Colin Hale. Good evening.Woman: Tonight we are going to review the new James Bond film. Well, I really like this new James Bond at the very-very much.Man: Hmm…hmm..Woman: He’s the best actor they’ve ever had in the role, warm, human even funny. A totally believable character.Man: I have to agree. A perfect, double-o-seven type. Colin, what do you think of the story? Woman: It was a standard story for a Bond movie, ugh…the usual beautiful women, the usual evil villain, nothing new.Man: Well, I’m surprised. I have to say that O thought the story was unusually good. The race car scene is exciting and the surprise ending was great.Woman: Well, I can’t agree with you there.Man: Well, what do you think about the photography?Woman: I was not very impressed at all by the photography. Everything looks fake, not real. I can’t believe it was actually filmed at Africa where the story took place.Man: I can’t believe you. I haven’t seen such good photography in a long time, especially in the action scene.Woman: Now that brings up another weakness in the film, the special effects. Again, it’s just the same old staff, the car that flies, the pen is really gum. You get tired of that kind of the thing. Man: I’d hardly think you and I saw the same movie, Pauling. I have to say the special effects were the best ever in the Bond film. For example, the scene will…Woman: Excuse me, Colin. We are going to have to break for a comer show.Man: You’re right Colin. We’ll be right back with our ratings.第二十三篇Man: Look at this. Some guy found $750000. He returned it and the owner thanked him with the phone call.Woman: You’re kidding. If I found $750000, I wouldn’t return it so fast.Man: Why? What would you do?Woman: Well, I’ll go straight to Los Vegas and try my luck in casinos. I could double the money in a day and keep $750000 for myself.Man: You might also lost it all in a day. And then you’d go the jail.Woman: Hmm…you got the point there. So what would you do if you found a lot of money. Man: Oh, you know me Kate. I’m so honest I scare myself sometimes. I’ll take the money straight to the police.Woman: I guess that wouldn’t be such a bad ideal. Maybe you’ll be luckier than the guy in the article. Maybe the owner of the money would give you a big reward.Man: Well, they say honesty pays, right?第二十四篇Daughter: Hey, I wanna backpack around Europe this summer. What do you think?Mother: Backpack around Europe? That sounds dangerous. You shouldn’t go by yourself. You out to go with some one.Daughter: Yes, I’ve thought of that.Mother: And you’d better talk your father.Daughter: I already did it. He thinks it’s a great idea. He wants to go with me.Woman: What are your plans for your summer, Paul?Man: Oh, I’d love to go and lie on the beach somewhere. But I need to save some money for school. I think I’ll stay home and get a job.Woman: That doesn’t sound like much fun.Man: Oh, it won’t be too bad. Some of my friends are going to work this summer, too. So we’ll do some parties on the weekends.。
I-show 中级班文本讲解学习
I-show 中级班文本Intermediate 1-1M:Oh, I’m really sorry, are you OK?W:I’m fine, but I’M not very good at this.M:Neither am I, say are you from south America? Did you grow up there?W:Yes, I did, but my family moved here 8years ago when I was in high school.M:And where did you learn the rollerblade?W:Here in the park, this is only my second time.M:Well, it’s my first time, can you give me some lessons?W:Sure, just follow me.M:By the way, my name is Ted.W:And I’m Anna, nice to meet you.Intermediate 1-2M:Hey, hey! That was fun. Thanks for the lesson!W:No problem. So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?M:I work in a travel agency.W:Really! What do you do here?M:I’m in charge of their computers.W:Oh, so you’re computer specialist.M:Well, sort of. Yeah, I guess so.W:That’s great. Then maybe you can give me some help with a computer course I’m taking. M:Oh, sure~ But only if you promise to give me some more rollerblading lessons.W:It’s a deal!Intermediate 2W1:Where are you from originally, Yu Hong?W2:I’m from China~ from near Shanghai.W1:And when did you move here?W2:I came here after I graduated from college. That was in 1992.W1:And what do you do now?W2:I’m a transportation engineer.W1:I see. So you’re an immigrant to the United States.W2:Yes, that’s right.W1:What are some of the difficulties of being an immigrant in the U.S.?W2:Oh, that’s not an easy question to answer. There are so many things, really. I guess one of the biggest difficulty is that I don’t have any relatives here. I mean, I have a lot of friends, but that’s not the same thing. In China, on holidays or the weekend, we visit relatives. It isn’t the same here.W1:And what did you miss the most from home?W2:Oh, that’s easy: my mom’s soup! She makes great soup! I really miss my mother’s cooking.Intermediate 3-1M:Hey! Are these pictures of you when you were a kid?W:Yeah! That’s me in front of my uncle’s beach house. When I was a kid, we used to spend twoweeks there every summer.M:Wow, I bet that was fun!W:Yeah. We always had a great time. Every day we used to get up early and walk along the beach.I had a great shell collection. In fact, I think it’s still up in the attic!M:Hey, I used to collect shells, too, when I was a kid. But my parents threw them out!Intermediate 3-2M:You know what I remember most about growing up?W:What?M:Visiting my grandparent’s house. You know, on holidays and stuff. They lived way out of the country, and my granddad had a horse named Blackie. He taught me how to ride. I just love that horse-and she loved me, too! I used to really enjoy spending time at my grandparents’ house. And every time I came back, Blackie remembered me.W:Ah, memories!Intermediate 4-1W:Why is there never a bus when you want one?M:Good question. There aren’t enough buses on this route.W:Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper.M:Good idea. You should say that we need more subway lines, too.W:Yeah, there should be more public transportation in general.M:And fewer cars! There’re too much traffic.W:Say, is that our bus coming?M:Yes, it is. But, look, it’s full.W:Oh,no! Let’s go and get a cup of coffee. We can talk about this letter I’m going to write.Intermediate 4-2M:So, are you really going to write a letter to the paper?W:Sure, I’m going to say something about the buses. They’re too old. We need more modern buses~ nice air conditioned ones.M:And they need to put more buses on the road.W:Right, and there are too many cars downtown, and there isn’t enough parking.M:That’s for sure. It’s impossible to find a parking space downtown these days.W:I think they should ban private cars downtown between nine and five.M:Oh, you mean they should allow any cars except taxis and buses during regular workday?M:Hmm~ That sounds like a really good idea.Intermediate 5-1W:Excuse me, could you tell me where the bank is?M:There’s one upstairs, across from the duty-free shop.W:Oh, thanks. Do you know what time it opens?M:It shouldn’t be open now. It opens at 8 a.m.W:Good. And can you tell me how often the buses leave for the city?M:You need to check at the transportation counter. It’s right down the hall.W:OK. And one more thing. Do you know where the nearest restroom is?M:Right behind you, ma’am. See that sign?W:Oh, thanks a lot.Intermediate 5-2W:Excuse me. It’s me again. I’m sorry. I need some more information-if you don’t mind.M:Not at all.W:Thanks. Do you know how much a taxi costs to the city?M:Well, it depends on the traffic, of course. But it usually costs about $40.W:$40? I guess I’ll take the bus. That means I have almost an hour till the next one. Where could I find an inexpensive restaurant in the airport? Maybe a fast-food place?M:Go upstairs and turn right. You’ll see the snack bar on your left.W:Thanks very much. Have a nice day!M:You, too.Intermediate 6M:Quite a number of things have been done to help solve traffic problems in Singapore. For example, motorists must buy a special pass if they want to drive into the downtown business district. They can go into the business district only if they have the pass displayed on their windshield. Another thing Singapore has done is to make it difficult to buy cars. People have to apply for a certificate if they want to buy a car. And the number of certificates is limited. Not everyone can get one. There is also a high tax on cars. So it costs three or four times as much to buy a car in Singapore as it does in, say, the United States or Canada. The other thing Singapore has done is to build an excellent public transportation system. Their subway system is one of the best in the world. And there is also a very good and taxi and bus system.Intermediate 7M:What do you think?W1:Well, it has just as many bedrooms as the last apartment. And the living room is huge.W2:But the bedrooms are too small. And there isn’t enough closet space for my clothes.M:And it’s not as cheap as the last apartment we saw.W1:But that apartment was dark and dingy. And it was in a dangerous neighborhood.M:Let’s see if the real estate agent has something else to show us. Well, how do you like this place, then?W2:Oh, it’s much better than that other one. The thing I like best is the bedrooms. They are huge!W1:Yes, they are nice and big.W2:And they are two bathrooms! I could have my own bathroom!W1:Yes, I guess you could.W2:The only problem is the color of the living room. I really don’t like those dark green walls. M:Oh, I’m we can change the color if we want to.Intermediate 8-1M:Creative Rentals. Good morning.W:Hello. I’m calling the apartment you have for rent.M:Yes, what can I tell you about it?W:Where is it exactly?M:It’s on King Street, just off the freeway.W:Oh, near the freeway. Can you hear the traffic?M:Yes, I’m afraid you do hear some. But the apartment has lots of space. It has three bedrooms and a very large living room.W:I see. And is it in a new building?M:Well, the building is about 50 years old.W:Uh-huh. Well, I’ll think about it.M:OK, thanks for calling.W:Thank you. Bye.Intermediate 8-2W:Hello?M:Hello. Is the apartment you’re advertising still available?W:Yes, it is.M:Can you tell me a little about it?W:Well, it’s a perfect apartment for one person. It’s one room with a kitchen at one end.M:I see. And is it far away from the subway?W:There’s subway station just down the street. Actually, the apartment is located right downtown., so you step out of the building and there are stores and restaurant everywhere. But it’s on a high floor, so you don’t hear any street or traffic noise.M:It’s sounds just like the kind of place I’m looking for. I’d like to come see it, please.W:Sure, let me give you the address.Intermediate 9-1M:Yeah, I really need a change. I’ve been doing the same thing for over five years now, and I’m just learning anything new. It’s the same routine every day, and I’m really sick of sitting in front of the computer. I think I need to try something totally different. I want to be in a profession that involves meeting people.Intermediate 9-2W:I really need to join a club or sports team to give me something to do on weekends. I get really bored on the weekends. And if I joined a club, I’d probably get to meet people and make new friends.Intermediate 9-3M:I should take a typing course this summer. I really need it for my school work. And people say that if you can type really well, it’s something you’ll find useful later in life.Intermediate 9-4W:Gosh, I really have to go on a diet. I’ve gained ten pounds since last year, and everyone tells me I look fat. And if I don’t lose weight now, I won’t be able to get into any of my summerclothes.Intermediate 10-1M1:So, where are you working now, Terry?M2:Oh, I’m still at the bank. I don’t like it, though.M1:That’s too bad. Why not?M2:Well, it’s boring, and it doesn’t pay very well.M1:I know what you mean. I don’t like my job, either. I wish I could find a better job.M2:Actually, I don’t want to work at all anymore. I wish I had a lot of money so I could retire now. M1:Hmm, how old are you?M2:Uh, twenty-six.Intermediate 10-2M1:So, how are things going with you and Susie, Terry?M2:Oh, you didn’t know? She and I broke up a couple month ago. We decided we needed a break from each other for a while. But I miss her a lot. I wish we could get back together again. M1:I’m sure you will.M2:I’m really hope so. So what kind of job would you like to look for?M1:I’m not sure, but I’d love something that would involve travel. And I’d really like to move to another city. I’m sick of this place. I need to live somewhere more exciting.M2:I know what you mean. It sure can get boring around here at times.Intermediate 11-1W:Hey, this sounds good, snails with garlic! Have you ever eaten snails?M:No, I haven’t.W:Oh, there are delicious! I had them last time. Like to try some?M:No, thanks, they sounds strange.W2(waitress):Have you decided on an appetizer yet?W:Yes, I’ll have the snails, please.W2:And you, sir?M:I think I’ll have the fried brains.W:Fried brains? Now that really sounds strange!Intermediate 11-2W:Oh, good, here comes the waitress now!W2:Here are your snails, madam. And for you, sir~ the fried brains.M:Thank you.W:Mmm, the snails are delicious! How are the brains?M:Well, I think they’re~ yuck! Oh, sorry, I guess brains are pretty strange after all. Um, I think I’m going to order something else, if you don’t mind.W:Oh, sure. Go ahead.M:Miss! Excuse miss!W2:Yes?M:Uh, I really don’t care for this appetizer. Could you bring me something else?W2:Yes, of course. What would you like instead?W:Try the snails.M:No, I don’t think so. I’ll tell you what. Just forget an appetizer for me, and bring me a nice, juicy hamburger~ medium rare~ with French fries and a large soda.Intermediate 11-3W1:Have you finished with this?M1:No, I’m still drinking it, thanks.M2:Did you order this?W2:Yes, that’s mine. Mmm, it looks great and smells delicious!M3:Don’t you like it?W3:I haven’t tasted it yet. I’m waiting for the waitress to bring me a fork.M4:Did you enjoy it?W4:Well, it was a little tough. I think it was cooked for too long.W5:How is it?M5:Great. Just the way I like it: black and strong.M6:Your turn or mine?M7:It’s my treat this tine. You paid last time. Remember?Intermediate 13-1W1:I’m so excited, we have two weeks off! What are you going to do?W2:I’m not sure. I guess I’ll stay home. Maybe I’ll catch up my reading. What about you? Any plans?W1:Well, my parents have rented a condominium in Florida. I’m going to take long walks along the beach every day and do lots of swimming.W2:Sounds great!W1:Say, why don’t you come with us? We have plenty of room.W2:Do you mean it? I’d love to!Intermediate 13-2M:Have you planed anything for the summer, Brenda?W:Yeah. I’m going to work the first month and save some money. Then I’m going to go down to Mexico for six weeks to stay with my sister. She’s working in Guadalajara. She says it’s really interesting there, so I want to go and see what it’s like. It will also give me a chance to practice my Spanish. I’m really looking forward to it.Intermediate 13-3W1:So, what are you planning to do for your vacation, Judy?W2:Oh, I’m doing something really exotic this year.W1:You know, I went to Hawaii last year, and stayed on the beach for two weeks. This year, I’m going white-water rafting!W2:Oh, that sounds great. But what is it, exactly?W1:Oh, well, you know. It’s in Colorado. They have all these trips down the rapids. The water gets really rough, but I think it’ll be really exciting.W2:Oh, I’m doing some rock climbing, too. And you call that a vacation?Intermediate 14-1M:Hi, I’m your new neighbor, George Rivera. I lived in the next door.W:Oh, hi. I’m Stephanie Lee.M:So, you just moved in? Do you need anything?W:Not right now, but thanks.M:Well, let me know if you do. Um, by the way, would you mind turning your stereo down? The walls are really thin, so the sound goes right through to my apartment.W:Oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t realize that. I’ll make sure to keep the volume down. Oh, by the way, is there a good Italian restaurant in the neighborhood?M:Yeah, there’s a great one a couple of blocks from here. Try their lasagna. It’s delicious!Intermediate 14-2M:Hello, I’m sorry to bother you, but I think your car is parked in my space downstairs.W:Really?M:Yes, do you drive a blue Honda?W:Yes, I do.M:Well, there’s blue Honda parked in space 13 and that’s my space.W:Oh, I’m so sorry. My son must have put it in the wrong space. Ours is the one right next to yours- number 12. Let get my keys, and I’ll go right down and move the car.M:Thanks.W:And I’ll make sure my son doesn’t do it again.M:I appreciate it.Intermediate 15-1M1:Jason~ Jason! Turn down the TV a little, please.M2:Oh, but this is my favorite program!M1:I know, but it’s very loud.M2:OK, I’ll turn it down.M1:That’s better, thanks.W1:Lisa, please pick up your things. They’re all over the living room floor.W2:In a minute, Mom, I’m on the phone.W1:OK, but do it as soon as you hang up.W2:Sure.No problem.W1:Goodness! Were we like this when we were kids?M1:Definitely!Intermediate 15-2M:Have you noticed how forgetful Dad is getting? He’s always forgetting where his car keys are. Itdrives me crazy.W:And he can never find his glasses either.M:I know.W:You know what drives me crazy about Mom?M:What?W:Those awful talk shows she watches on TV. She just love them.M:Yeah, I think she watches them for hours everyday.W:Oh, well~ I guess they’re just getting old. I hope I never get like that.M:Me, too. Hey, let’s go and play a video game.W:Great idea. By the way, have you seen my glasses anywhere?Intermediate 16-1M:Did you know next week is Halloween? It’s on October 31st.W:So what do you do on Halloween? We don’t have that holiday in Russia.M:Well, it’s a day when kids dress up in masks and costumes. They knock on people’s doors and ask for candy by saying the words ‘TRICK OR TREAT’.W:Hmm. Sounds interesting.M:But it’s not just for kids. Lots of people have costume parities. Hey, my friend Pete is having a party. Would you like to go?W:Sure, I’d love to.Intermediate 16-2W:So are we going to wear costumes to the party?M:Of course. That’s half the fun. Last year I rented this great Dracula costume, and this year I’m going as a clown.W:A clown? Yes, you would make a good clown.M:Hey!W:Oh, I’m just kidding. What about me? What kind of costume should I wear?M:Why don’t you go as a witch? I saw a terrific which outfit at the costume store.W:A witch~ yeah, that’s a good idea. So after I scare people, you can make them laugh.Intermediate 17W1:You look beautiful in that kimono, Mari. Is this your wedding photo?W2:Yesa, it is.W1:Do most Japanese women wear kimonos when they get married?W2:Yes, many of them do. Then after the wedding ceremony, the bride usually changes into aWestern bridal dress during the reception.W1:Oh, I didn’t know that. Did you get married in a church, Mari?W2:No, the ceremony was held at a shrine.W1:Oh, a shrine~W2:Yes, we were married by a priest in a traditional Shinto ceremony.W1:Hmm. And who went to the ceremony?W2:Well, only the immediate family attended the ceremony~ You know, our parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters~W1:And what about the reception? What was that like?W2:Lots of friends and relatives came to the reception~ about 100 people. And the first thing that happened was that the main guests gave formal speeches.W1:Speeches?W2:Yes, and then after that, all the guess were served a formal meal. While everyone was eating and drinking. Lots of other guests gave short speeches or sang songs. Some of the speeches were funny.W1:Sounds like fun!W2:Yes, the songs and speeches are all part of the entertainment during the wedding reception. And then, at the end of the reception, each guest received a present for coming to the wedding. W1:A present from the bride and groom?W2:Yes, it’s a Japanese custom.W1:What a nice custom!Intermediate 19-1M:I don’t know what classes to take this semester. I can’t decide what I want to do with my life.Have you thought about it, Brenda?W:Yes, I have. I think I’d make a good journalist because I love writing.M:Maybe I could be a teacher because I’m very creative. And I like working with kids.W:Oh, I wouldn’t want to be a teacher. I’m too impatient.M:I know one thing I could never do.W:What’s that?M:I could never be a stockbroker, because I’m not good at making decisions quickly.Intermediate 19-2W:My history professor says I should think about a career in politics. But I don’t think I’d make a good politician.M:Why not, Brenda?W:Oh, you know me, I’m terrible at speaking in front of a lot of people-You know, like givingspeeches and things. And politicians have to speak in public all the time.M:That’s true. You know, that reminds me of a problem I’m having.W:What is it?M:Yoou know my parents have a really successful restaurant, right? Well, my father wants me to be the manager.W:And you don’t want to?M:No, not at all. I’d be a terrible manager. I’m much too disorganized.Intermediate20-1Intermediate 20-2W(Tour guide):Let me tell you a little more about the statue before you climb to the top. In case you’re wondering what the statue is made of. It has a framework inside that’s made of iron; The outer skin is made of copper. The copper skin is only2.4 millimeters thick. The supporting framework inside the statue is what holds the whole thing together. The Statue of Liberty is a major tourist attraction, and every about two million people from all over the world come here to visit it.Intermediate 21-1M:How did you get into modeling, Stacy?W:Well, when I graduated from drama school, I moved to Los Angeles to look for work as an actress. I was going to auditions every day, but I never got any parts. And I was running out of money.M:So, what did you do?W:I got a job as a waitress in a seafood restaurant. While I was working there, a customer offered me some work as a model. Within a few weeks, I was modeling full time.M:Wow, what a lucky break!Intermediate 21-2W:So, Richard, what did you do after you graduated？M:Well, I majored in English literature in college.W:Uh-huh.M:So, when I graduated, I tried to make my living as a writer.W:Oh, really?M:Yeah. See. I’ve written a novel. And I’ve sent to eight different publishers, but they all, uh,rejected it. Say, would you like to read it, Stacy? I have it right with me.W:Well, I’d love to read it, Richard~ but not right now. Uh, so do you have a job anything?M:Oh, yes. I’m in sales.W:Oh,! Where?M:Actually, I’m a sales clerk in a hardware store, but when my novel sales, I know I’ll be the best selling author and I’ll make lots of money.Intermediate 22-1M:Hey, Joan! I haven’t seen you in ages. What have you been doing lately?W:Nothing exciting. I’ve been working two jobs for the last six months.M:How come?W:I’m saving the money for a trip Europe.M:Well, I’ve only been spending money. I quit my job to the graduate school. I’m studying journalism.W:Really? How long have you been doing that?M:For two years, luckily, I finish next month. I’m almost out of money.Intermediate 22-2W:Hey, Bob, how’s it going?M:Pretty good, thanks.W:I haven’t seen you for a while. What have you been up to?M:Well, I’ve been looking for a house to buy. I finally found one last month. I’ll move in next week.W:Gee, that’s terrific.M:Yeah, I’m really tired of dealing with landlords. So what have you been doing lately?W:Well, I just got back from a vacation in Italy.M:Italy? Where about in Italy?W:Mostly in the north, around Milan. I have a cousin up there.M:I see, did you have a good time?W:Yeah, it was great. In fact, I just got engaged to a guy I met there.M:You’re kidding! Well, that must have been some vacation!Intermediate 23W:Ugh! I feel awful. I really have to stop smoking.M:So why don’t you quit?W:Well, if I quit, I might gain weight!M:A lot of people do, but~W:And if I gain weight, I won’t be able to fit into any of my clothes!M:Well, you can always go on a diet.W:Oh, no. I’m terrible at losing weight diets. So if my clothes don’t fit, I’ll have to buy new ones. I’ll have to get a part-time job, and~M:Listen, it is hard to quit, but it’s not that hard. Do you want to know how I did it? Well, givingup smoking isn’t really as hard as you think. I managed to do it, so it can’t be that difficult. Youshould try nicotine gun. You chew it just regular chewing gun, and you don’t feel like smoking.W:Well, I guess it’s worth a try.Intermediate 24-1W:Welcome to A Night at the Movies! I’m Pauline Kahn~M:And I’m Colin Hale. Good evening!W:Tonight we’re going to review the new James Bond film. Well, I really liked this new JamesBond actor very, very much!M:Mm-hmm.W:He’s the best actor they’re ever had in the role-warm, human, even funny. A totally believable character.M:I have to agree, a perfect double-oh- seven type. Pauline, what do you think of the story? W:It was a standard story for a Bond movie~ Uh, the usual beautiful women, the usual evil villain- nothing new.M:Well, I’m surprised. I have to say that I thought the story was unusually good. The race car scenes were exciting , and the surprise ending was great.W:Well, I can’t agree with you there!Intermediate 24-2M:Well, what do you think about the photography?W:I was not very impresses at all by the photography. Everything looks fake, not real. I can’tbelieve it was actually filmed in Africa where the story took place.M:I can’t believe you! I haven’t seen such good photography in a long time, especially in the action scenes.W:Now that brings up another weakness in the film, the special effects. Again, it just the same old stuff~ the car that flies, the pen that’s really a gun. You get tired of that kind of thing.M:I’d hardly think you and I saw the same movie, Pauline. I have to say that the special effects were the best ever in a Bond film. For example, the scene where ~W:Excesu me, Colin. We’re going to have to break for a commercial.M:You’re right, Pauline. We’ll be right back with our ratings.Intermediate 25M:Look at this. Some guy found $750,000! He returned it and the owner thanked him with aphone call.W:You’re kidding! If I found $750,000, I wouldn’t return it so fast.M:Why? What would you do?W:Well, I’d go straight to Las Vegas, and try my luck in the casinos. I could double the money in aday and keep $750,000 for myself.M:You might also lose it all in a day. And then you could go to jail.W:Hmm, you’ve got a point there.Intermediate 28W1:How do you like your new boss?M1:She’s OK. I just wish she’d learn to lighten up a little.W1:What do you mean?M1:Oh, she never enjoys a joke. She never laughs, it’s hard to even get a smile out of her.M2:Look what Mary gave me! Isn’t this a great book?W2:Yeah, it is! Mary’s so sweet. She’s always giving her friends and co-workers presents. I wish there were more people like her in this world.W3:What do you think of the new French teacher?M3:Well, she’s kind of strange. She’s in good mood one minute and in a terrible mood the next.M4:Hey, what’s wrong?W4:I’m fed up with my brother! It seems as if he’s always angry at me about something.M4:Really?W4:Yeah. He gets upset so easily. I don’t what’s the matter with him.。
中级班文本
中级班文本
1.基本介绍：中级班是一种适合已经有一定汉语基础的学生的课程，旨在帮助学生学会更高级的汉语表达和交流技巧。
2. 课程设置：中级班的课程设置通常包括听、说、读、写四个方面。
在听力方面，学生将学习更加复杂的听力材料，如新闻、讲座等。
在口语方面，学生将学会更加流利和自然的汉语表达，包括各种常用口语表达和语法结构。
在阅读方面，学生将学习更加复杂的文章和文学作品，如小说、诗歌等。
在写作方面，学生将学会更加熟练和准确的汉语书写技巧，包括各种文体和写作技巧。
3. 教学方法：中级班通常采用多种教学方法，包括听、说、读、写、演讲、讨论等。
教师会根据学生的水平和需求，采用不同的教学方法和教材，以帮助学生尽快提高汉语能力。
4. 考试要求：中级班通常会进行一定的考试和评估，以检验学生的汉语水平和掌握程度。
考试内容包括听力、口语、阅读、写作等方面，考试形式包括笔试和口试等。
学生需达到一定的分数或等级，方可进入更高级别的汉语课程。
5. 学习建议：学习中级班的学生需要注重纠正和改进自己的汉语表达和交流能力，同时也需要注重扩大自己的汉语词汇量和语法知识。
建议学生多多参加讨论和演讲活动，提高自己的口语表达和写作能力。
同时，学生也需多加练习听力和阅读，提高自己的理解能力和语感。
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Man: On, I’m really sorry. Are you OK?Woman: I’m fine. But I’m not very good at this.Man: Neither am I. Say, are you from south America?Woman: Yes, I am originally. I was born in Argentina.Man: Did you grow up there?Woman: Yes, I did. But my family moved here eight years ago when I was in high school.Man: And where did you learn the rollerblade?Woman; Here in the park. This is only my second time.Man: Well, it’s my first time. Can you give me some lessons?Woman: Sure, just follow meMan: By the way. My name is Ted.Woman: And I’m Anna. Nice to meet you.Man: Hey, hey! That was fun. Thanks for the lesson.Woman: No problem. So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?Man: I work in a travel agency.Woman: Really? What do you do there?Man: I’m in charge of their computers.Woman: Oh, so you’re a computer specialist?Man: Well, sort of. Yeah, I guess so.Woman: That’s great. Then maybe you can give me some help with the computer courses I’m taking.Man: Oh, sure, but only if promise to give me some more rollerblading lessons.Woman: Hmm…It’s a deal.第二篇Reporter: Where are you from originally, Yu Hong.Yu Hong: I’m from China, from near Shanghai.Reporter: And when did you move here.Yu Hong: I came here after I graduated from college. That was in 1992.Reporter: And what do you do now?Yu Hong: I’m a transportation engineer.Reporter: I see. So you’re an immigrant to the United State?Yu Hong: Yes, that’s right.Reporter: What are some of the difficulties of being an immigrant in the US?Yu Hong: Oh, that’s not an easy question to answer. There are so many things, really. I guess one of the most difficulties is that I don’t have any relatives here. I mean, I have a lot of friends. But that’s not the same thing. In China, on holidays or the weekend, we visit the relatives. It isn’t the same here.Reporter: And what do you miss the most from home?Yu Hong: Oh, that’s easy. My mom’s soup. She makes great soup. I really miss my mother’s第三篇Man: Hey, are these pictures of you when you were a kid?Woman: Yeah. That’s me in front of my uncle’s beach house. When I was a kid, we used to spend two weeks there every summer.Man: Wow, I bet that was fun.Woman: Yes, we always had a great time. Every day we used to get up early and walk along the beach. I had a great shell collection. In fact, I think it still up the attic.Man: Hey, I used to collect shell, too, when I was a kid. But my parents threw them out.You know what I remember most about growing up?Woman: What?Man: Visiting my grandparents’ house. You know on holidays and staff. They lived way out in the country, and my grandda had a horse named Blackie. He taught me how to right. I just love that horse, and she loves me, too. I used to really enjoy spending time at my grandparents’ house. And every time I came back, Blackie remembered me.Woman: Uh…memories.第四篇Woman: Why is there never a bus when you want one?Man: Good question. There aren’t enough buses on this route.Woman: Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper.Man: Good idea. We should say that we need more subway lines, too.Woman: Yes, there should be more public transportation in general.Man: And fewer cars. There is too much traffic.Woman: Say, is that our bus coming?Man: Yes, it is. But look, it’s full.Woman: Oh, no. Let’s go and get a cup of coffee. We can talk about this letter I’m going to write. Man: So, are you really going to write a paper to the paper?Woman: Sure, I’m going to say something about the buses. They are too old. We need more modern buses, nice air-conditioned ones.Man: And they need to put more buses on the road.Woman: Right, and there are too many cars downtown, and there isn’t enough parking.Man: That’s for sure. It’s impossible to find a parking space downtown these days.Woman: I think they should private cars downtown these days between nine and five.Man: Oh, you mean they should n’t allow any cars except taxis and buses during the regular the workday. Hmm…that sounds like really a good idea.第五篇Woman: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the bank is?Man: There is one upstairs, across from the duty-free shop.Woman: Oh, thanks. Do you know what time it opens?Man: It should be open now. It opens at 8:00 am.Woman: Good, and can you tell me how often the buses leave for the city?Man: You need to check at the transportation counter. It’s right down the hall.Woman: Ok, and just one more thing. Do you know where the nearest restroom is?Man: Right behind you m’am, see that sign?Woman: Oh, thanks a lot.Woman: Excuse me. It’s me again. I’m sorry. I need some more information if you don’t mind. Man: Not at all.Woman: Thanks. Do you know how much a taxi costs to the city?Man: Well, it depends on the traffic of course. But it usually costs about 40 dollars.Woman: Forty dollars? I guess I’ll take a bus. That means I have almost an hour till the next one. Where could I find an inexpensive restaurant in the airport? Maybe a fast-food place.Man: Go upstairs, and turn right, you’ll see a snack bar on your left.Woman: Thanks very much. Have a nice day.Man: You, too.第六篇Quite a number of things have been done to help solve traffic problems in Singapore. For example, motorists must by a special pass if they want to drive into the downtown business district. They can go into the business district only they have the pass displayed on their windshield.Another thing Singapore has done is to make it more difficult to by cars. People have to apply for a certificate if they want to buy a car. And the number of certificates is limited, not everyone can get one. There is also a high tax on cars. So it costs three or four times as much to buy a car in Singapore, as it does in say United State or Canada.The other thing Singapore has done is to build an excellent public transportation system. Their subway system is one of the best in the world. And there is also a very good taxi and bus system.第七篇Father: What do you think?Mother: Well, it has just as many bedrooms as the last apartment . And the living room is huge. Daughter: But the bedrooms are too small, and there isn’t enough closet space for my clothes. Father: And it’s not as cheap as the last apartment we saw.Mother: But that apartment was dark and dingy, and it was in the dangerous neighborhood. Father: Let’s see if the real restate agent has something else to show us.Agent: Well, how do you like this place, then?Daughter: Oh, it’s much better than other one. The thing I like best is the bedrooms. They are huge.Mother: Yes, they are nice and big.Daughter: And there are two bathrooms. I can have my own bathroom.Mother: Yes, I guess you could.Daughter: The only problem is the color of the living room. I really don’t like the dark green wall. Father: Oh, I’ sure we can change the color if we want to.第八篇Man: Creative Rental. Good morning.Woman: Hello, I’m calling about the apartment you have for rent.Man: Yes, what can I tell you about it?Woman: Where is it exactly?Man: It’s on King Street, just off the free-way.Woman: Oh, near the free-way. Can you hear the traffic?Man: Yes, I’m afraid you do hear some. But the apartment has a lot of space, It has three bedrooms and a very large living room.Woman: I see. And is it on a new building?Man: Well, the building is about fifty years old.Woman: Uh-ha…well, I’ll think about it.Man: Ok, thanks for calling.Woman: Thank you, bye.Woman: Hello.Man: Hello, is the apartment you are advertising is still available?Woman: Yes, it is.Man: Can you tell me a little about it.Woman: Well, it’s a perfect apartment for one person. It one room with kitchen at one end. Man: I see, and is it far away from the subway?Woman: There is a subway station just down the street. Actually, the apartment is located right downtown. So you step out of the building and there are stores and restaurant everywhere. But it’s on high floor. So you don’t hear any street or traffic noise.Man: It sounds like just the kind of place I’m looking for. I’d like to come see it, please. Woman: Sure, let me give you the address.第九篇Yeah, I really need a change. I’ve been doing the same things for over five years old, and I’m just not learning anything new. It’s the same routine everyday, and I’m really sick of sitting in front ofthe computer. I think I need to try something totally different. I wana be in a profession that involve meeting people.I really need to join in a club or sports team to give me something to do on the weekends. I get really bored on the weekends. And if join in a club, I probably get to meet people and make new friends.I should take a typing course this summer. I really need it for my school work. And people say that if you can type really well, it’s something you’ll find useful later in life.Gosh, I really have to go on diet. I’ve gained ten pounds since last year and everyone tells me I look fat. And if I don’t lose weight now, I won’t be able to get into any of my summer clothes.第十篇Friend: So where are you working now Terry?Terry: Oh, I’m still at the bank. I don’t like it though.Friend: That’s too bad. Why not?Terry: Well, it’s boring, and it doesn’t pay very well.Friend: I know what you mean. I don’t like my job either. I wish I could find a better job.Terry: Actually, I don’t wana work at all any more. I wish I had a lot of money, So I could retire now.Friend: Hmm…how old are you, Terry?Terry: Umm..twenty-six.Friend: So how are things going with you and Susie, Terry?Terry: Oh, you didn’t know. She and I broke up for a couple of moths ago. We decided we needed a break from each other for a while. But I miss her a lot. I wish we could get back together again. Friend: I’m sure you will.Terry: I really hope so. So what kind of job would you like to look for?Friend: I’m not sure. But I love something that would involve travel. I really like to move to another city. I’m sick of this place. I need to move to somewhere more exciting.Terry: I know what you mean. It sure can get boring around here at times.第十一篇Woman: Hey, this sounds good, snail with garlic. Have you ever eaten snail?Man: No, I haven’t.Woman: Oh, they are delicious. I had them last time. Like to try some.Man: No, thanks. They sound strange.Waitress: Have you decided on an appetizer yet?Woman: Yes, I’ll have the snail.Waitress: And you sir?Man: I think I’ll have the fried brains.Woman: Fried brains. Now that sounds really strange.Woman: Oh, good. Here comes the waitress now.Waitress: Here are your snail, madam. And for you sir, the fried brains.Man: Thanks.Woman: Hmm.. these snails are delicious. How are the brains?Man: Well. I think they are…yuck. On, sorry. I guess the brains are pretty strange after all. I think I need to order something else if you don’t mind.Woman: Sure, go ahead.Man: Miss, excuse me Miss.Waitress: Yes?Man: Uh…I really don’t care for this appetizer. Could you bring me something else?Waitress: Of course, what would you like instead?Woman: Try the snails.Man: No, I don’t think so. I’ll tell you what. Just forget the appetizer for me, and bring me a nice, juice, hamburger, medium rare with French fries and a large soda.第十二幕Man: I’m so excited. We have two weeks off. What are you going to do?Woman: I’m not sure. I guess I’ll just stay home. Maybe I’ll catch up on my reading. What about you? Any plans?Man: Well, my parents had rented a condominium in Florida. I’m going to take long walks along the beach everyday and do lots of swimming.Woman: Sounds great.Man: Say why don’t you come with us? We have plenty of room.Woman: Do you mean it? I’d love to.Man: Have you planned anything for the summer, Brenda?Woman: Yeah, I’m going to work for the first month and save some money. Then, I’m going to go down to Mexico for six weeks to stay with my sister. She’s working in Guadahara. She says it’s really interesting there. So I want to go and see what is like. It will also give me a chance to practice my Spanish. I’m really looking forward to it.Woman: So what are you planning to do for your vacation, Judy?Judy: Oh, I’m doing something really exotic this year. You know I went to Hawaii last year and just stayed on the beach for two weeks. This year, I’m going white water rafting.Woman: Oh, sounds great. But what is it exactly?Judy: Oh, well, you know it’s in Colorado. They have all this trip down the rapids. The water gets really rough. But I think it will be really exciting. Oh, I’m doing some rock climbing, too. Woman: And you call that the vacation?第十三幕Man: Hi, I’m your new neighbor, Gorge Rivera. I live next door.Woman: Oh, hi. I’m Stephanie Lee.Man: So you just moved in . Do you need anything?Woman: Not right now. But thanks.Man: Well, let me know if you do. Um…by the way , would you mind turning your stereo down. The walls are really thin, so the sounds go right through to my apartment.Woman: Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t realize that. I’ll make sure to keep the volume down. Oh, by the way, is there a good Italy restaurant in the neighborhood.Man: Yeah, there is a great one a couple of blocks from here. Try the lazaniar, it’s delicious.Man: Hello, I’m sorry to bother you. But I think your car is parked in my space downstairs. Woman: Really?Man: Yes, do you drive a blue Honda?Woman: Yes, I do.Man: Well, there is a blue Hondo parked in space Thirteen, and that is my space.Woman: Oh, I’m so sorry. My son must have put it on the wrong space. Ours is the one right next to yours, number Twelve. Let me get my keys and I’ll go right down and move the car.Man: Thanks.Woman: And I’ll make sure my son doesn’t do it again.Man: I appreciate it.第十四篇Farther: Jason, Jason, turn down the TV a little please.Jason: Oh, but is my favorite program.Farther: I know. But it’s very loud.Jason: Ok, I’ll turn it down.Farther: That’s better. Thanks.Mother: Lisa, please pick up your things. They are all over the living room floor.Lisa: In a minute mom I’m on the phone.Mother: Ok, but do it as soon as you hand up.Lisa: Sure, no problem.Mother: Goddess, were we like this when we were kids?Farther: Definitely.Jason: Have you noticed how forgetful Dad is getting? He is always forgetting where his car keys are. He drives me crazy.Lisa: And he can never find his glasses either?Jason: I know.Lisa: You know what drives me crazy about mom?Jason: What?Lisa: Those awful talk shows she watches on the TV. She just loves them.Jason: Yeah, I think she watches them for hours everyday.Lisa: Oh, well. I guess they are just getting old. I hope I never get like that.Jason: Me too. Hey, let’s go and play the video game.Lisa: great idea. By the way, have you seen my glasses anywhere?第十五篇：Man: Did you know next week is Halloween. It’s on October 31st.Woman: So what do you do on Halloween. We don’t have that holiday in Russia.Man: Well, it’s a day when kids dress up in masks and costumes. They knock on people’s doors and ask for candy by saying the words: Cheat or treat.Woman: Sounds interesting.Man: But is not only for kids. Lots of people have costume parties. Hey, my friend Pete is having a party. Would you like to go?Woman: Sure, I’d love to. So, are we going to wear a costume to the party?Man: Of course. That half the fun. Last year I rented this great dracula costume, and this year I’m going as a clown.Woman: A clown? Yes, you would make a good clown.Man: Hey…Woman: Oh, I’m just kidding. What about me? What kind of costume should I wear?Man：Why don’t you go as a witch? I saw a terrific witch outfit at the costume store. Woman: A witch? Yeah, that’s a good idea. So after I scare people, you can make them laughter.第十六篇Woman1: You look beautiful in that kimono, Merry? Is this your wedding photo?Woman2：Yes, it is.Woman1: Do most Japanese women wear kimonos when they get married?Woman2: Yes, many of them do. Then after the wedding ceremony, the bride usually change into a western bridal dress during the reception.Woman1: Oh, I didn’t know that. Did you get married in a church Merry?Woman2: No, the ceremony was held at a shrine.Woman1: Oh, a shrine .Woman2: Yes, we were married by a priest in a traditional shinto ceremony.Woman1: Hmm…and who went to the ceremony?Woman2:Well, only the immediate family attended the ceremony. You know our parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters.Woman1: And what about the reception. What was that like?Woman2: Lots of friends and relatives came to the reception, about a hundred people. And the first thing that happen was that the main guests gave formal speeches.Woman1: Speeches?Woman2: Yes, and then after that, all the guests were served the formal meal. While everyone was eating and drinking, lots of other guests gave short speeches or sand songs. Some of the speeches were funny.Woman1: Sounds like fun.Woman2: Yes, the songs and speeches are all part of the entertainment during wedding reception. And then , each guest received a present for the coming to wedding.Woman1: A present from the bride and groom?Woman2: Yes, it’s a Japanese costume.Woman1: What a nice costume.第十七篇Man: I don’t know what classes to take this semester. I can’t decide what I wana to do with my life. Have you thought about it, Brenda.Woman: Yes, I have. I think I’d make a good journalist because I love writing.Man: Maybe I could be a teacher because I’m very creative, and I like working with kids. Woman: Oh, I wouldn’t want to be a teacher. I’m too impatientMan: I know one thing I could never do.Woman: What’s that?Man: I could never be a star broker. Because I’m not good at making decisions quickly.Woman: My history profession says that I should think about the career in the politics. But I don’t I’ll make a good politician.Man: Why not, Brenda?Woman: Oh, you know me. I’m terrible at speaking in front of a lot of people. You know like giving speeches and things, and politicians have to speak in public all the time.Man: That’s true. You know that reminds me a problem I’m having.Woman: What is it?Man: You know my parents have a really successful restaurant, right? Well. My farther wants me to be a manager.Woman: And you don’t want to?Man: No, not at all. I’ll be a terrible manager. I’m much too disorganized.第十八篇Guide: We are now approaching the famous statue of liberty, which has welcome visitors to New York Harbor since 1886.Man1: Wow, look at this, incredible, isn’t it?Guide: The statue was given to the United State by the people of French. It was designed by the French sculptor, Bartholdi.Man1: It’s really huge. Do we get to go inside?Man2: Of course. We can climb the stairs all the way up to the crown.Man1: Stairs? There is no elevator?Man2: Not to the top. But it’s only just a hundred forty-two steps.Guide: Let me tell you a little more about the statue before you climb to the top, in case you’re wandering what the statue is made of. It has framework inside that’s made of iron. The outer skin is made of copper. The copper skin is only 2.4 millimeters thick. The supporting framework inside the statue is what holds the whole things together. The statue of liberty is a major tourist attraction. And every year, about two million people from all over the world come here to visit it.第十九篇Man: How did you get into the modeling, Stacy?Woman: Well, when I graduated from Drama School, I moved to Los Angeles to look for work as an actress. I was going to auditions everyday, but I never get any part. And I was running out money.Man: So what did you do?Woman: I got a job as a waitress in a seafood restaurant. while I was working there, a customer offered me some work as a model. Within the few weeks, I was modeling full time.Man: Wow..ha…what a lucky break.Woman: So, Richard. What did you do after you graduated?Man: Well, I majored in English literature in college. So, when I graduated, I tried to make my living as a writer.Woman: Oh, really?Man: Yeah, see…I’ve written a novel and I sent it to eight different publishers, but they all…uh…rejected it. Say would you like to read it, Stacy? I have it right here with me.Woman: Well, I’d love to read your literature, but not right now. Um…so do you have a job or anything?Man: Oh, yes. I’m in sales.Woman: Oh, where?Man: Actually, I’m a sale clerk in a hardware store. But when my novel sells, I know I’ll be a best selling author and I’ll make lots of money.第二十篇Man: Hey, Joan. I haven’t seen you in ages. What have you been doing lately?Joan: Nothing exciting. I’ve been working two jobs for the last six months.Man: How come?Joan: I’m saving up money for a trip to Europe.Man: Well, I’ve only spending money. I quit my job to go to graduate school. I’m studying journalism.Woman: Really? How long have you been doing that.Man: For two years. Luckily, I finish it next month. I’m almost out of money.Woman: Hey, Bob. How’s it going?Bob: Pretty good. Thanks.Woman: I haven’t seen you for a while. What have you been up to?Bob: Well, I’ve been looking for a house to buy. I finally found one last month and move in next week.Woman: Gee…that’s terrific.Bob: Yeah, I’m really tired of dealing with the land lords. So what have you been doing lately? Woman: Well, I just got back from a vacation in Italy.Man: Italy? Whereabouts Italy?Woman: Mostly in the north around Milan. I have a cousin up there.Man: I see. Did you have a good time?Woman: Yeah, it was great. In fact, I just got engaged to a guy I met there.Man: You’re kidding. Well, that must be some vacation.第二十一篇Woman: Ugh! I feel awful. I really have to stop smoking.Man: So why don’t you quit?Woman: Well, if I quit I might gain weight.Man: A lot of people do, but…Woman: And if I gain weight, I won’t be able to fit into any of my clothes.Man: Well, you can always go on a diet.Woman: Oh, no. I’m terrible at losing weight on diets. So, if my clothes don’t fit, I’ll have to buy new ones. I’ll have to get a part-time job. And…Man: Listen! It’s hard to quit but it’s not hard. Do you wanna know how I did it? Well, giving up smoking isn’t really as hard as you think. I managed to do it, so it can’t be that difficult. You should try nicotine gun. You chew it just like regular chewing gun, and don’t feel like smoking. Woman: Well, I guess it’s worth a try.第二十二篇Woman: Welcome to a night at the movies. I’m Pauling Con.Man: And I’m Colin Hale. Good evening.Woman: Tonight we are going to review the new James Bond film. Well, I really like this new James Bond at the very-very much.Man: Hmm…hmm..Woman: He’s the best actor they’ve ever had in the role, warm, human even funny. A totally believable character.Man: I have to agree. A perfect, double-o-seven type. Colin, what do you think of the story? Woman: It was a standard story for a Bond movie, ugh…the usual beautiful women, the usual evil villain, nothing new.Man: Well, I’m surprised. I have to say that O thought the story was unusually good. The race car scene is exciting and the surprise ending was great.Woman: Well, I can’t agree with you there.Man: Well, what do you think about the photography?Woman: I was not very impressed at all by the photography. Everything looks fake, not real. I can’t believe it was actually filmed at Africa where the story took place.Man: I can’t believe you. I haven’t seen such good photography in a long time, especially in the action scene.Woman: Now that brings up another weakness in the film, the special effects. Again, it’s just the same old staff, the car that flies, the pen is really gum. You get tired of that kind of the thing. Man: I’d hardly think you and I saw the same movie, Pauling. I have to say the special effects were the best ever in the Bond film. For example, the scene will…Woman: Excuse me, Colin. We are going to have to break for a comer show.Man: You’re right Colin. We’ll be right back with our ratings.第二十三篇Man: Look at this. Some guy found $750000. He returned it and the owner thanked him with the phone call.Woman: You’re kidding. If I found $750000, I wouldn’t return it so fast.Man: Why? What would you do?Woman: Well, I’ll go straight to Los Vegas and try my luck in casinos. I could double the money in a day and keep $750000 for myself.Man: You might also lost it all in a day. And then you’d go the jail.Woman: Hmm…you got the point there. So what would you do if you found a lot of money. Man: Oh, you know me Kate. I’m so honest I scare myself sometimes. I’ll take the money straight to the police.Woman: I guess that wouldn’t be such a bad ideal. Maybe you’ll be luckier than the guy in the article. Maybe the owner of the money would give you a big reward.Man: Well, they say honesty pays, right?第二十四篇Daughter: Hey, I wanna backpack around Europe this summer. What do you think?Mother: Backpack around Europe? That sounds dangerous. You shouldn’t go by yourself. You out to go with some one.Daughter: Yes, I’ve thought of that.Mother: And you’d better talk your father.Daughter: I already did it. He thinks it’s a great idea. He wants to go with me.Woman: What are your plans for your summer, Paul?Man: Oh, I’d love to go and lie on the beach somewhere. But I need to save some money for school. I think I’ll stay home and get a job.Woman: That doesn’t sound like much fun.Man: Oh, it won’t be too bad. Some of my friends are going to work this summer, too. So we’ll do some parties on the weekends.。
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第一篇Man: On, I m really sorry. Are you OK?Woman: I m' fine. But I'm not very good at this.Man: Neither am I. Say, are you from south America?Woman: Yes, I am originally. I was born in Argentina.Man: Did you grow up there?Woman: Yes, I did. But my family moved here eight years ago when I was in high school.Man: And where did you learn the rollerblade?Woman; Here in the park. This is only my second time.Man: Well, it's my first time. Can you give me some lessons?Woman: Sure, just follow meMan: By the way. My name is Ted.Woman: And I'm Anna. Nice to meet you.Man: Hey, hey! That was fun. Thanks for the lesson.Woman: No problem. So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?Man: I work in a travel agency.Woman: Really? What do you do there?Man: I'm in charge of their computers.Woman: Oh, so you 're a computer specialist?Man: Well, sort of. Yeah, I guess so.Woman: That s great. Then maybe you can give me some help with the computer courses I m taking. Man: Oh, sure, but only if promise to give me some more rollerblading lessons.Woman: Hmm •- It s a deal.第二篇Reporter: Where are you from originally, Yu Hong.Yu Hong: I'm from China, from near Shanghai.Reporter: And when did you move here.Yu Hong: I came here after I graduated from college. That was in 1992.Reporter: And what do you do now?Yu Hong: I'm a transportation engineer.Reporter: I see. So you Ve an immigrant to the United State?Yu Hong: Yes, thatb right.Reporter: What are some of the difficulties of being an immigrant in the US?Yu Hong: Oh, that s not an easy question to answer. There are so many things, really. I guess one of the most difficulties is that I don 't have any relatives here. I mean, I have a lot of friends. But that s not the same thing. In China, on holidays or the weekend, we visit the relatives. It isn t 'the same here.Reporter: And what do you miss the most from home?Yu Hong: Oh, that s easy. My mom s soup. She makes great soup. I really miss my mother scooking.第三篇Man: Hey, are these pictures of you when you were a kid?Woman: Yeah. That's me in front of my uncle 's beach house. When I was a kid, we used to spend two weeks there every summer.Man: Wow, I bet that was fun.Woman: Yes, we always had a great time. Every day we used to get up early and walk along the beach. I had a great shell collection. In fact, I think it still up the attic.Man: Hey, I used to collect shell, too, when I was a kid. But my parents threw them out.You know what I remember most about growing up?Woman: What?Man: Visiting my grandparents ' house. You know on holidays and staff. They lived way out in the country, and my grandda had a horse named Blackie. He taught me how to right. I just love that horse, and she loves me, too. I used to really enjoy spending time at my grandparents ' house. And every time I came back, Blackie remembered me.Woman: Uh •-memories.第四篇Woman: Why is there never a bus when you want one?Man: Good question. There aren 't enough buses on this route.Woman: Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper.Man: Good idea. We should say that we need more subway lines, too.Woman: Yes, there should be more public transportation in general.Man: And fewer cars. There is too much traffic.Woman: Say, is that our bus coming?Man: Yes, it is. But look, it s full.Woman: Oh, no. Let s go and get a cup of coffee. We can talk about this letter I 'm going to write. Man: So, are you really going to write a paper to the paper?Woman: Sure, I 'm going to say something about the buses. They are too old. We need more modern buses, nice air-conditioned ones.Man: And they need to put more buses on the road.Woman: Right, and there are too many cars downtown, and there isn 't enough parking.Man: That s for sure. It s impossible to find a parking space downtown these days.Woman: I think they should private cars downtown these days between nine and five.Man: Oh, you mean they should n t allow any cars except taxis and buses during the regular the workday. Hmm •-that sounds like really a good idea.第五篇Woman: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the bank is?Man: There is one upstairs, across from the duty-free shop.Woman: Oh, thanks. Do you know what time it opens?Man: It should be open now. It opens at 8:00 am.Woman: Good, and can you tell me how often the buses leave for the city?Man: You need to check at the transportation counter. It 's right down the hall.Woman: Ok, and just one more thing. Do you know where the nearest restroom is?Man: Right behind you m am, see that sign?Woman: Oh, thanks a lot.Woman: Excuse me. It s me again. I'm sorry. I need some more information if you don ' t mind. Man: Not at all.Woman: Thanks. Do you know how much a taxi costs to the city?Man: Well, it depends on the traffic of course. But it usually costs about 40 dollars.Woman: Forty dollars? I guess I 'll take a bus. That means I have almost an hour till the next one. Where could I find an inexpensive restaurant in the airport? Maybe a fast-food place.Man: Go upstairs, and turn right, you 'll see a snack bar on your left.Woman: Thanks very much. Have a nice day.Man: You, too.第六篇Quite a number of things have been done to help solve traffic problems in Singapore. For example, motorists must by a special pass if they want to drive into the downtown business district. They can go into the business district only they have the pass displayed on their windshield.Another thing Singapore has done is to make it more difficult to by cars. People have to apply for a certificate if they want to buy a car. And the number of certificates is limited, not everyone can get one. There is also a high tax on cars. So it costs three or four times as much to buy a car in Singapore, as it does in say United State or Canada.The other thing Singapore has done is to build an excellent public transportation system. Their subway system is one of the best in the world. And there is also a very good taxi and bus system.第七篇Father: What do you think?Mother: Well, it has just as many bedrooms as the last apartment . And the living room is huge. Daughter: But the bedrooms are too small, and there isn 't enough closet space for my clothes. Father: And it s not as cheap as the last apartment we saw.Mother: But that apartment was dark and dingy, and it was in the dangerous neighborhood. Father: Let's see if the real restate agent has something else to show us.Agent: Well, how do you like this place, then?Daughter: Oh, it S much better than other one. The thing I like best is the bedrooms. They are huge. Mother: Yes, they are nice and big.。