九年级英语课文听力材料

T apescripts

Unit 1: How do you study for a test?

Section A, 1b

Boy 1: Hey, Gang. There's a big test on Tuesday. I really need some help. Can you tell me how you study for a big test?

V oices: Sure! Y es. Sure we will.

Boy 1: Y ou did really well on the last English test, didn't you, Mei?

Mei: Y eah, I did OK.

Boy 1: Well, how did you study?

Mei: By making flashcards.

Boy 1: Maybe I'll try that. How did you study, Pierre?

Pierre: By asking the teacher for help. She was really happy I asked.

Boy 1: That's interesting. How do you study, Antonio?

Antonio: I like to study by listening to tapes. But sometimes my mother thinks I'm listening to music. And then she gets mad.

Boy 1: Oh, well ...

2a,2b

Girl 1: Welcome to the English club. Today we're going to talk about the best ways to learn English. Who has an idea?

Boy 1: Do you learn English by watching English-language videos?

Girl 2: No. It's too hard to understand the voices.

Boy 1: What about keeping a diary in English? Do you learn English that w ay?

Girl 2: I think so. It helps to write English every day.

Girl 3: Have you ever studied with a group?

Girl 2: Y es, I have! I've learned a lot that way.

Girl 1: Do you ever practice conversations with friends?

Girl 2: Oh, yes. It improves my speaking skills.

Boy 1: What about reading aloud to practice pronunciation?

Girl 3: I do that sometimes. I think it helps.

Boy 2: I do too. And I always look up new words in a dictionary.

Girl 3: That's a great idea!

Section B, 2a, 2b

Ms Mitchell: Y ou look worried, Paul.

Paul: I am, Ms Mitchell. I'm having trouble learning English.

Ms Mitchell: Y ou said you liked English. What's the problem?

Paul: I can't get the pronunciation right.

Ms Mitchell: Well, listening can help. Why don't you borrow the teacher's tapes? Y ou can listen to them at home and repeat sentences that are difficult for you.

Paul: That's a good idea. But what about all the new words? I forget a lot of new words. Ms Mitchell: Y ou can always write the new words in your notebook and study them at home. Y ou can even study in the train on the way to school.

Paul: That might really help! Thanks.

Ms Mitchell: Can you understand when people talk to you?

Paul: Well, no. Not always. Sometimes I just don't understand what people are saying. Ms Mitchell: Why don't you join an English language club to practice speaking English? The English club meets after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Paul: Maybe I'll go. The only other problem I have is that I don't get much writing practic e. Ms Mitchell: Maybe you should find a pen pal.

Paul: That sounds like a fun way to practice writing. Thanks, Ms Mitchell.

Unit 2: I used to be afraid of the dark.

Section A, 1b

Conversation 1

Bob: Mario, is that you?

Mario: Y eah, it is. It's Bob! Hey, guys, it's Bob! I haven't seen you for four years!

Bob: Y eah. I'm here with my parents. We're visiting for a couple of days. Wow, Mario, you look different! Y ou used to be short, didn't you?

Mario: Y es, I did. Now I'm tall. And so are you!

Bob: That's true ... And you used to wear glasse

Mario: Y ou have a great memory. Now I wear contact lenses!

Conversation 2

Bob: Hey, Amy, it's great to see you.

Amy: Hi, Bob. How are you?

Bob: Fine. Wow, you've changed!

Amy: Really? How?

Bob: Well, you used to have short hair.

Amy: Y ou remember that? Y es, I did.

Bob: And you used to be really tall!

Amy: Not any more. Y ou're taller than me now, Bob

Conversation 3

Tina: Hiya, Bob.

Bob: Hi, Tina. Y ou've changed too.

Tina: Oh, yeah?

Bob: Y ou have blonde hair!

Tina: Y eah, it used to be red, didn't it?

Bob: And it's straight!

Tina: It used to be curly.

2a,2b

Paula: Hey, Steve! Over here! Don't you remember me?

Steve: Oh, wow! Y ou're Paula, aren't you?

Paula: That's right.

Steve: But you used to be really quiet, didn't you?

Paula: Y eah. I wasn't very outgoing.

Steve: No, you weren't. But you were always friendly. Wait a minute! Did you use to play the piano?

Paula: Y es, I did. But now I'm more interested in sports. I play soccer and I'm on the swim team. Steve: Wow! People sure change.

Section B, 2a, 2b

Girl 1: My six-year-old brother started school this week.

Boy 1: He's really lucky. Life was great when I was six.

Girl 1: Really? Why?

Boy 1: Oh, school work was really easy.

Girl 1: Not for me. I didn't use to like tests. Now I don't worry about tests.

Boy 1: And we used to play every day after school. Now we just study all the time.

Girl 1: Y eah, but we used to walk to school. Now we have to take the bus.

Boy 1: I remember one bad thing. I used to hate gym. Now I love gym class.

Girl 1: Me, too.

Unit 3: T eenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes.

Section A, 1b

Woman: so, what are you doing this afternoon, Anna?

Anna: I'm going to the mall with John. He just got his driver's license.

Woman: I'm sorry. Y ou can't go with John. I don't think sixteen-year-olds should be allowed to drive. They aren't serious enough at that age.

Anna: But I have to go to the mall. Gaby's getting her ears pierced and I want to watch. Woman: I don't think sixteen-year-olds should be allowed to get their ears pierced. They might be sorry later.

Anna: I agree, but it's fun to watch. Is it OK if we take the bus?

Woman: Well, I guess so.

Anna: Great! I want to buy a new blouse at the mall, too.

Woman: What kind are you going to buy? Maybe I should go with you.

Anna: A w, Mom. I'm not a child. I think teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes. Woman: Well, I just want to be sure you get something nice.

2a,2b

Molly: Larry is working late again tonight, Kathy.

Kathy: I know, Molly. I don't think sixteen-year-olds should be allowed to work at night. Y oung people need to sleep.

Molly: I disagree with you. Teenage boys never get tired.

Kathy: Well, maybe. But Larry shouldn't work every night.

Molly: Oh, I agree. He needs time to do homework.

Kathy: Y ou know, Molly... he should really cut his hair.

Molly: Oh, I don't know. Do you think it's too long?

Kathy: Y es, I do. It doesn't look clean. And I think he should stop wearing that silly earring. Molly: Oh, I disagree. I kind of like it. It looks cool!

Kathy: Y ou know what worries me - Larry doesn't seem to have many friends.

Molly: Y eah, I know. I think he shouldn't work on weekends.

Kathy: Oh, I agree, Molly. He needs to spend time with friends.

Molly: Like you and me?

Kathy: Maybe.

Section B, 2a, 2b

Man: What's the matter, Peter?

Peter: I think I'm going to fail a math test, Dad.

Man: Y ou are? Why?

Peter: Well, I missed the bus and I had to walk to school.

Man: So?

Peter: I'm not allowed to get to class late, and there was a big test today.

Man: And you weren't allowed to take the test?

Peter: That's right. But I know I could pass that test.

Man: Well, Peter, the school has to have rules, you know.

Peter: I know. But I should be allowed to take the test later. It's not fair.

Man: I agree. Maybe you could talk to the teacher after school.

Peter: Yeah. Maybe if I explain what happened, she'll understand.

Unit 4: What would you do?

Section A, 1b

Girl 1: Hey, did you see this newspaper article? An old man had a million dollars. And he gave it to charity.

Boy 1: Wow, what a nice man!

Girl 1: What would you do if you had a million dollars?

Boy 1: If I had a million dollars, I'd give the money to the zoo. I want to help the pandas.

Girl 1: That's a good idea! I know what I'd do. I'd buy a big house for my family.

Girl 2: Really? I'd put the money in the bank ,Then I'd just watch it grow!

Boy 2: Hmmmm... I think I'd give the money to medical research. I'd want to help other people.

2a,2b

Girl: Where are you going, Larry?

Larry: To Tom's party.

Girl: Lucky you! I'd love to go to that party!

Larry: Y eah, well, I'm a little nervous. I don't know what to wear.

Girl: If I were you, I'd wear a shirt and tie.

Larry: What if everybody else is wearing jeans and T-shirts?

Girl: Oh, you shouldn't worry about what other people are wearing.

Larry: And I don't have a present. What if everyone brings a present?

Girl: If I were you, I'd take a small present - a pen or something. Keep it in your pocket and if everyone has a present, you can give him yours. If not, you can keep it.

Larry: OK. But what if I don't know anyone?

Girl: If you don't know anyone, you can talk to Tom. He'll introduce you to people.

Larry: I guess I can do that.

Girl: Look! Y ou're sure to have fun. But if you're still nervous, you can leave.

Section B, 2a, 2b

Celia: I just did a personality survey in Teen Time magazine. It tells you how confident you are. Bill: Oh? How did you do, Celia?

Celia: I don't know yet. But it's a really interesting test. Y ou should try it, Bill.

Bill: OK.

Celia: How about question 1? What would you do if the teacher asked you to give a speech in

front of the whole school?

Bill: Mm, I'd say I had a cold and couldn't speak. I would be afraid to make a speech in front of the whole school.

Celia: How about this movie question? What would you do if someone asked you to be in a movie?

Bill: Oh, I'd say "no". I'd be too nervous. What the next question?

Celia: Let's see ...

Unit 5: It must belong to Carla.

Section A, 1 b

Girl 1: Whose volleyball is this?

Boy 1: It must be Carla's. She loves volleyball.

Girl 1: How about this toy car?

Girl 2: Oh, that toy car must belong to Jane's little brother. He was the only little kid at the picnic.

And the magazine must belong to Deng Wen. He loves cats.

Boy1: Oh, and look, someone left a book.

Girl 2: Oh, yeah... This book must be Mary's. Hemingway is her favorite author.

Girl 1: OK... and how about this CD?

Girl 2: Hmmmm... The CD must belong to Grace She always listens to classical music.

2a,2b

Bob: Oh, look! Whose backpack do you think this is

Anna: I don't know. Look, here's a school T-shirt.

Bob: Well then, the person must go to our school. Oh! Here is a hair band, so the person can't be a boy.

Anna: It could be Mei's hair band. She has long hair.

Bob: Or the hair band might belong to Linda. She was at the picnic, wasn't she?

Anna: Y es, she was. But then the backpack could belong to Rita. She's always forgetting things Bob: Oh, look! Tennis balls.

Anna: Then it must be Linda's backpack. She has long hair and she's on the tennis team.

Bob: Y ou're right!

Section B, 2a, 2b

Man: Hey, look at the man running down the street. I wonder what's happening?

Woman: He could be running for exercise.

Man: But he's wearing a suit.

Woman: Well, he might be late for work.

Man: He looks kind of scared.

Woman: Oh, no! What's that?

Man: Where?

Woman: There's something in the sky.

Man: It could be a helicopter.

Woman: No, it can't be a helicopter. It's too big. It must be a UFO.

Man: A UFO? What's going on?

Woman: Look, now the UFO is landing...

Man: And there's a strange creature getting out. It must be an alien.

Woman: And the alien is chasing the man! I must be dreaming.

Man: Maybe we should call the police. (pause) Hey, wait a minute. What's that?

Woman: Where?

Man: Over there.

Woman: It's a woman with a camera.

Man: She could be from the TV news.

Woman: No, look at all those other people. They're actors. Oh! They must be making a movie.

Review of units 1-5 2a,2b

Conversation 1

Chen: Zhu, is that you?

Zhu: Y es. Y ou're Chen, aren't you?

Chen: Y es, that's right. Y ou've changed a lot!

Zhu: Really? How?

Chen: Y ou used to be short. Now you're tall.

Zhu: Y es, I am.

Chen: Y ou used to have long hair. Now you have short hair.

Zhu: Y es, that's right.

Chen: And you used to wear glasses.

Zhu: Y es, I still do. But today I have contact lenses.

Chen: Y ou used to play the guitar, didn't you?

Zhu: No, I played the piano. My friend Xiao Li played the guitar.

Chen: Oh, yes. I forgot.

Conversation 2

Ben: I'm doing a survey. Can I ask you some questions?

Boy: Sure.

Ben: What would you do if you saw a big bicycle accident?

Soy: I would call the police.

Ben: What would you do if you could be a famous doctor?

Boy: I would help people who can't see.

Ben: What would you do if you could fly anywhere in the world?

Boy: Mm. That's hard. There're lots of places I'd like to see. I'd go to Canada.

Ben: Good. One more question. What famous person from history would you most like to meet? Boy: I would most like to meet Zhou Enlai.

Ben: Good answer. That's all my questions. ..

Conversation 3

Lisa: Oh, Ma. I can't learn English.

Ma: No? What's the problem?

Lisa: I read my books but I always forget. How do you study?

Ma: By using flashcards. But everyone is different. Tony doesn't like flashcards.

Lisa: How does he learn when he doesn't understand?

Ma: By asking the teacher. But maybe you should learn English like Judy. She's the best student. Lisa: How does Judy learn?

Ma: By watching English TV

Lisa: Really? How about Ping? Is there another way she learns?

Ma: Y es. By studying grammar.

Lisa: I don't like grammar.

Ma: Well, everyone learns a different way.

Conversation 4

Henry: Hi, Kitty. Are you going to the party tonight?

Kitty: No. I'm not allowed.

Henry: Y ou're allowed to go to parties, aren't you?

Kitty: No. There are lots of things I can't do.

Henry: Like what?

Kitty: Well, I'm not allowed to watch TV on school nights.

Henry: Really? But there are lots of good shows. Y ou can learn a lot.

Kitty: Also, I'm not allowed to shop for clothes. My mother buys them.

Henry: Do your parents do everything for you?

Kitty: No, but they have lots of rules.

Henry: Are you allowed to have a pet?

Kitty: Oh no! I'm not allowed to have a pet.

Henry: What are you allowed to do?

Kitty: My parents say I'm allowed to study all night. Their rules make me a good student.

Unit 6: I like music由at I can dance to.

Section A, 1b

Betty: Oh, look! There's the new Cool Kids CD.

Tony: The Cool Kids? Do you like them?

Betty: Oh, yeah. They're my favorite band. I like music that I can dance to.

Tony: Y ou're kidding. I think they're awful. I prefer music that has great lyrics ... music that I can sing along with.

Betty: I like songs I can sing along with too. So what's your favorite band?

Tony: The Lions. Their words are interesting and ...

2a, 2b

Xu Fei: Look, Carmen. These T-shirts are great! Look at this one.

Carmen: What a great T-shirt, Xu Fei. I really love Dan Dervish. I like musicians who play different kinds of music.

Xu Fei: Hmmm... he's okay...

Carmen: He's only okay?! Y ou must be joking.

Xu Fei: Well... I like musicians who write their own songs. Dan Dervish doesn't write his own music.

Carmen: Hmm. Well, I think he's great.

Xu Fei: The Modern's T-shirt is interesting.

Carmen: The Modern are really great. I love music that's really loud and energetic.

Xu Fei: I know you do ... but I prefer groups that play quiet and gentle songs.

Section B, 2a, 2b

Ali: Wow, you sure have lots of cool stuff. What a great jacket!

Michael: Yeah, it's new. I really like it. I like clothes that are unusual.

Ali: Y eah, me too. Say... is that a new book over there?

Michael: Yes, it is. It's a book about volleyball. It tells about how to become a good player.

Ali: Is it good?

Michael: Yeah, it's great. I like writers who explain things well.

Ali: Me, too. Ummmm, Michael?

Michael: Yes?

Ali: Uhhh ... Where did you get that movie poster?

Michael: Oh, the Monster Lizard poster? My brother got it for me. He works at a movie theater. Ali: It's a great poster.

Michael: Yeah, it is. I love movies that are about monsters, don't you?

Ali: I sure do. Say... Michael... Do you think your brother could get a Monster Lizard poster for me?

Michael: Probably. I'll ask him.

Ali: That would be great.

Unit 7: Where would you like to visit?

Section A, lb

Sam: Look at those travel posters. I'd love to go on a vacation.

Gina: Where would you like to go, Sam?

Sam: I'd love to go trekking in the Amazon jungle in Brazil.

Gina: Y ou would?

Sam: Sure. I like exciting vacations.

Gina: Wouldn't that be dangerous?

Sam: No, not really. How about you, Gina? Where would you like to go?

Gina: Oh, I'm stressed out. I'd just like to relax on a beach... Y ou know, a beautiful beach in Florida.

Sam: That sounds peaceful.

2a,2b

Boy 1: Wouldn't it be great if we could go on a vacation together?

Girl 1: Y eah. That would be wonderful!

Boy 1: Where would we go?

Girl 1: Well, I hope to visit Hawaii one day. Would you be interested in going there?

Boy 2: Sure! I like places where the weather is always warm.

Boy 1: But Hawaii is too touristy. Maybe we could go to Mexico. I love places where the people are really friendly.

Boy 2: Well, Mexico would be nice, but we don't know the language. I hope to see Niagara Falls some day. What about going there?

Girl 1: Niagara Falls would be beautiful, but there not much to do there. Why don't we all go to San Francisco together? It has everything - beautiful views, friendly people, exciting things to do ....

Boy 2: That's not a bad idea. . . if you pay for it!

Section B, 2a, 2b

Woman 1: Jeff, I have to go out for half an hour. Could you please answer the phone? Just take messages and I'll call people back

Jeff: Sure...

Jeff: Hello, Ace Travel. Jeff Marino speaking. How may I help you?

Woman 2: I'd like some information on vacation packages, please.

Jeff: My boss is out of the office for half a hour. Could she call you back?

Woman 2: Actually, I'd like to get some information now, if you wouldn't mind...

Jeff: Oh, well, I guess it would be OK. So where would you like to go?

Woman 2: Oh, I don't know. Somewhere warm

Jeff: Somewhere warm... How about Hawaii

Woman 2: Oh... no ... I ... I don't like flying.

Jeff: OK. Well, there's always.

Jeff: Hi, Ace Travel. Jeff Marino speaking.

Man: Hello. I'd like to find out about your vacation packages.

Jeff: Sure. What kind of vacation are you looking for?

Man: Well, I hope to go on a nature tour.

Jeff: Well, we have a great whale watch tour. Y ou might like that.

Man: Hmmmm... It depends on where it is. I don't want to go anywhere cold.

Jeff. Hmmm ... let's see. Y es, we have a summer whale watch tour...

Jeff. Hi, Ace Travel. May I help you?

Woman 3: I hope so. I saw your advertisement for vacations in California. We'd like to go somewhere that's fun for kids.

Jeff. Fun for kids... hmmm ... How about Los Angeles? Kids love visiting Hollywood. Woman 3: Oh, but we don't really like big cities.

Jeff. I see. Then maybe you'd enjoy...

Unit 8: I'll help clean up the city parks.

Section A, 1b

Conversation 1

Boy 1: I'd like to work outside.

Girl 1: Y ou could help clean up the city parks.

Conversation 2

Boy 2: I'd like to help homeless people.

Girl 1: Y ou could give out food at the food bank.

Conversation 3

Girl 2: I'd like to cheer up sick kids.

Girl 1: Y ou could visit them in the hospital.

Conversation 4

Girl 1: I'd like to help kids with their schoolwork.

Girl 2: Y ou could volunteer in an after-school study program.

2a, 2b

Boy 1: OK. Now we need to come up with a plan to tell people about the city park clean-up.

Girl 1: Y eah, but I'm hungry, Bob. Let's have lunch first.

Girl 2: No, we can't put off making a plan. Clean-up Day is only two weeks from now.

Boy 2: Y ou're right, Sally. While we talk, I'll write down all our ideas. Then we can decide which ideas are best.

Girl 1: Urn... well ... we could put up signs.

Boy 2: That's a good idea!

Girl 2: I'll hand out advertisements after school.

Boy 1: OK. Great! And we could each call up ten people and ask them to come.

Boy 2: Hey, we're coming up with a lot of good ideas, aren't we?

Section B,2a, 2b

Man: This morning I'm talking with a very generous young man, Jimmy the Bike Boy. Jimmy is the boy who fixes up old bikes and gives them away. Good morning, Jimmy. Jimmy: Good morning.

Man: So, Jimmy, tell our listeners what you do.

Jimmy: Well, like you said, I find or buy old bikes that nobody wants. Then I fix up the bikes and give them away to kids who don't have enough money to buy their own bikes. Man: That's fantastic. What gave you the idea?

Jimmy: I guess I take after my father. He's always helping people.

Man: Wow! Y our parents must be proud of you.

Jimmy: I guess so. But now I've run out of money to buy old bikes.

Man: Oh, that's too bad.

Jimmy: Y eah. I need to come up with some way of getting money or I'll have to stop.

Unit 9: When was it invented?

Section A, 1b

Alice: Life must have been difficult when you were a kid.

Woman: Oh, not really. Why do you say that?

Alice: Well, you didn't have many modern inventions. Like, you probably didn't have a telephone, right?

Woman: Of course we did! How old do you think I am? The telephone was invented in 1876. Alice: How about cars? I bet cars weren't invented yet.

Woman: Sure they were. Cars were invented in 1885. My family had a car. I think you need to take a history class, Alice.

Alice: Ha, ha! Well, did you have a TV?

Woman: No, we didn't. The TV was invented around 1927, I think. Some friends of mine had one.

But in those days, TVs were really expensive, and we couldn't afford one.

Alice: And I bet you didn't have calculators and computers and stuff. That's something I do know. We learned in school that handheld calculators were invented in 1971 and personal computers were invented in 1976.

Woman: Y ou're right. I didn't have those things when I was young. But I do now!

2a, 2b

Boy: What are those?

Girl: They're battery-operated slippers.

Boy: What are they used for?

Girl: They're used for seeing in the dark.

Boy: Oh, that's cool! Who were they invented by?

Girl: Julie Thompson. And look at this heated ice cream scoop.

Boy: I know what it's for! It's used for scooping out really cold ice cream.

Girl: Right. It was invented by Chelsea Lanmon.

Boy: My favorite are those shoes with adjustable heels. Y ou know - you can move the heels up and down. They were invented by Jayce Coziar and Jamie Ellsworth.

Girl: And what are they used for?

Boy: Well, you can change the style of your shoes. Y ou can make the shoes go from casual to dressy.

Section B, 2a, 2b

Boy 1: Hey, did you know that potato chips were invented by mistake?

Boy 2: Really? What do you mean?

Boy 1: Well, here on the bag it says that they were invented by a chef called George Crum.

Boy 2: When was that?

Boy 1: Oh, it was back in 1853.

Boy 2: So, why was it an accident?

Boy 1: Well, one day a customer in the restaurant where George worked sent back his plate of fried potatoes because he said they were cut too thick.

Boy 2: So what happened?

Boy 1: Well, George was in a bad mood, so he cut the potatoes really, really thin, and he cooked them for a long time until they were crispy. And he sprinkled lots of salt on them so they were really salty. He thought the customer would hate them.

Boy 2: And?

Boy 1: And the customer loved them and asked for more. He told the other customers about them, and soon everyone was ordering thinly-sliced, crispy, salty potato chips.

Boy 2: And we're stil1 eating them today. What a cool story!

Boy 1: Yeah.

Unit 10: By the time I got outside, the bus had already left.

Section A, 1 b

Boy: Hi, Tina. Y ou look stressed out.

Tina: I am. I had a bad morning.

Boy: Really? What happened?

Tina: Well, first of all I overslept. By the time I got up, my brother had already gotten in the shower.

Boy: Oh, what a pain!

Tina: So, after he got out of the shower, I took a quick shower and got dressed. But by the time I went outside, the bus had already left.

Boy: Oh, no!

Tina: Oh, yes! So I ran all the way to school. But when I got to school, I realized I had left my backpack at home.

Boy: No wonder you look stressed out.

2a,2b

Boy: So then what did you do, Tina?

Tina: Well, I ran home to get my backpack. But when I got home, I realized I had left my keys in the backpack.

Boy: Y ou're kidding!

Tina: So I ran back to school without my keys or my backpack. And by the time I got back to school, the bell had rung.

Boy: Oh, no!

Tina: And by the time I walked into class, the teacher had started teaching already. She asked for our homework, but of course I didn't have it.

Section B, 2a, 2b

Nick: Have you ever been an April fool, Dave?

Dave: Yes, I have. A friend once invited me to a costume party. When I got there, I found that he had fooled me. It wasn't a costume party. I was the only person wearing a costume. I was really embarrassed. How about you, Nick?

Nick: Well, last April Fool's Day, when my alarm went off I got up, took a shower, got dressed, and went to school. But when I got there, the school was empty. I was the only one there.

After an hour, the other kids showed up, and I realized that my brother had fooled me. Joe: He had?

Nick: Uh-huh. He had changed the clock to an hour earlier. What happened to you on April Fool's Day, Joe?

Joe: Well, I was sick last April first. My friend called me and told me we had a math test the next day. By the time I got to math class, I was exhausted because I had stayed up all night studying. Then I found out that my friend had fooled me. We didn't have a test at all!

Review of units 6-10

2a,2b

Conversation 1

Jin: Hello, Mrs Tan. I'd like to be a volunteer. Can you help me?

Mrs Tan: Sure. What kind of volunteer work would you like to do?

Jin: Well, I like working with kids.

Mrs Tan: Do you know how to play basketball? We need someone to help teach kids basketball. Jin: No, I don't really like basketball. Is there anything else?

Mrs Tan: Sure. There's a job cleaning up the parks. It's every Sunday.

Jin: That's no good. I help take care of my grandmother on Sundays.

Mrs Tan: I see. Here's another job. Do you know how to fix up bicycles?

Jin: Sorry. I can't even fix up my own bicycle.

Mrs Tan: Okay. Maybe this is a good one. We need someone to read to people at the hospital. Y ou can do it any day you like.

Jin: That sounds good. When do I start?

Mrs Tan: How about today?

Conversation 2

Peter: Hey, Kelly. Imagine you could travel anywhere. Where would you go?

Kelly: Oh, I don't know. I don't like to travel.

Peter: Come on! What if you could go anywhere? How about a jungle trek in India?

Kelly: No. It's too tiring.

Peter: Oh, well, then what about a trip to France? Y ou could see the museums.

Kelly: No. I think France is too touristy.

Peter: Really? But there's lots to see and do. Oh, I know. How about Hawaii? The weather is really warm.

Kelly: Really warm? Y es, you're right. I don't want to go to Hawaii. It's too hot!

Peter: Okay. How about Singapore? Singapore is not too hot, too tiring or too touristy. Y ou must want to go there.

Kelly: No, Singapore is too expensive.

Peter: Kelly, there must be some place you want to go!

Kelly: Y es, there is.

Peter: Really? Where?

Kelly: I want to go home. Goodbye.

Conversation 3

Ben: Hi, Gu. I'm starting a band. Do you want to join me?

Gu: Sure, Ben. I'd love to be in a band.

Ben: Okay, good. What do you play?

Gu: I don't play an instrument. I sing. I like music with great lyrics.

Ben: So do I, Gu. Who else can join our band?

Gu: Well, there's Dave. He plays the piano. But he prefers quiet music.

Ben: Good. What about Harry? He plays the guitar, doesn't he?

Gu: Y es. But Haηy loves music that's loud.

Ben: That's OK. We can play loud music and quiet music.

Gu: What kind of music do you like ,Ben?

Ben: Oh, I like music you can dance to. But there's just one problem for our band.

Gu: What's that?

Ben: I'm not a musician and I can't sing.

Conversation 4

Zhang: Hi, Amy. How are you?

Amy: Hi, Zhang. I'm glad to see you. I've had a bad day.

Zhang: Why? What happened?

Amy: Well, this morning I was late at the bus stop. The bus had gone so I had to walk to school. Zhang: That's a long walk.

Amy: Y eah. And then it started raining and I'd forgotten my umbrella.

Zhang: Oh no! Did you get wet?

Amy: Y es, I was late and wet. And, my class wasn't at school. They had gone to the museum. Zhang: Y ou missed a museum trip. That's too bad. Amy: Then in the afternoon I went to the library to study for the math test. And guess what?

Zhang: Oh no. What?

Amy: I'd left my math book at home.

Zhang: Y ou're right. Y ou did have a bad day.

Unit 11: Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?

Section A, 1b

Conversation 1

Girl 1: Excuse me. Could you tell me where I can buy some stamps?

Boy 1: Yes, there's a post office on Center Street.

Girl 1: Oh, can you tell me where Center Street is?

Boy 1: Sure. Go past the bank. Center Street is on your right.

Girl 1: Thanks a lot.

Boy 1: No problem.

Conversation 2

Girl 2: Excuse me. Do you know where I can save money?

Boy 2: Sure. There's a bank on Main Street.

Girl 2: Oh, could you please tell me how to get there?

Boy 2: Yes... Go straight ahead. The bank is on your left

Girl 2: Thank you.

Boy 2: Y ou're welcome.

2a,2b

Boy 1: Excuse me. Can you tell me where I can buy some shampoo?

Boy 2: Yes, there's a drugstore on the second floor. Um. Let me think... Take the escalator to the second floor and then ... then you turn left. Let's see ... Then go past the bank. And um ...

The drugstore is between the furniture store and the bookstore. Y ou should be able to get shampoo there.

Boy 1: OK, great. Thanks a lot.

Boy 2: Y ou're welcome.

Section B, 2a, 2b

Conversation 1

Boy 1: Could you tell me where there's a good place to eat?

Clerk: Of course. There are a lot of good restaurants in Sunville. What kind of food are you looking for?

Boy: V egetarian.

Clerk: I'd try Green Land. They have delicious salads.

Conversation 2

Girl: Do you know if there are any public restrooms around here?

Clerk: Y es. Y ou'll find some at the corner of Market and Middle Streets.

Girl: Ummm ... are they clean?

Clerk: Oh, yes. They're very clean.

Conversation 3

Mother: Could you tell me if there is a good museum in Sunville?

Clerk: Well, we have several. What kind of museums do you like - history? science? a children's museum?

Father: How about history? I like history museums. They're fascinating.

Girl 1: Oh, Dad! History museums are boring. Let's go to a science museum.

Boy 2: Science? We always go to science museums. I don't like science museums. I want to go to

a children's museum. They're more fun.

Girl 2: Well, I'm too old for a children's museum. Why don't we go to an art museum?

Clerk: Why don't you go to the computer museum? There are a lot of fun things for children there.

Y ou can learn all about the history of computers, as well as learn about science.

Family: That's a great idea! Let's go to the computer museum. How do we get there?

Unit 12: Y ou're supposed to shake hands.

Section A, 1b

Boy: What are people supposed to do when they meet in your country; Celia?

Celia: Well, do you mean when people meet for the first time?

Boy: Y eah.

Celia: Well, in Brazil, friends kiss.

Boy: What about in Mexico, Rodrigo?

Rodrigo: In Mexico we shake hands.

Boy: How about in Japan, Y oshi?

Y oshi We bow.

Girl: And in Korea we also bow.

Boy: Well, I guess in most Western countries we shake hands.

2a,2b

Dan: Hi, Maria. How was Paul's party?

Maria: Oh, Dan, it was a disaster.

Dan: It was?

Maria: Uh-huh.

Dan: What happened?

Maria: Well, I was supposed to arrive at 7:00, but I arrived at 8:00.

Dan: Oh, so you were late.

Maria: Y eah, but in my country, it's different. When you're invited for 7:00, you're supposed to come later!

Dan: I see.

Maria: Then when I met Paul's mom, I kissed her. Dan: And you were supposed to shake hands instead. Maria: That's right. AND I wore a fancy dress.

Dan: What's wrong with that?

Maria: Well, it was a barbecue, Dan. Everyone else was wearing a T-shirt and jeans.

Dan: I guess you should have asked what you were supposed to wear.

Section B, 2a, 2b

Satoshi: Y ou must be really excited about leaving for Japan tomorrow, Steve!

Steve: Yeah, I am. But I'm a little nervous, too.

Satoshi: Nervous about what?

Steve: Well, for one thing, I don't know how to use chopsticks very well. . . and I don't know how to behave at the dinner table.

Satoshi: Oh, I see. I could give you a little lesson on Japanese table manners if you'd like. Steve: Really? That would be great!

Satoshi: Hmmmm. Let me see. One difference is that sometimes it's polite to make noise when you're eating, especially when you're eating noodles. It shows that you like the food. Steve: Really? That's interesting. In the United States you're not supposed to do that.

Satoshi: Y eah, I know. OK, so here are some chopstick rules: it's rude to stick your chopsticks into your food. And you shouldn't point at anyone with your chopsticks.

Steve: Oh, OK. I won't.

Satoshi: And also, this isn't about table manners exactly, but you should know that it's rude to eat or drink while walking down the street.

Steve: Huh.

Satoshi: Oh, and the most important thing you need to know is that you're not supposed to talk when you're eating dinner. Only parents are allowed to talk at the dinner table. Children are not allowed to speak.

Steve: Wow! That's ... that's unusual!

Satoshi: I'm just kidding! Steve!

Unit 13: Rainy days make me sad.

Section A, 1 b

Tina: I'm hungry, Amy.

Amy: So am I. Why don't we get something to eat?

Tina: Y eah. Let's go to the Rockin' Restaurant. I love their hamburgers.

Amy: Oh, Tina. . . I hate the Rockin' Restaurant.

Tina: Why? The food is great, isn't it?

Amy: The food's fine. I just don't like the atmosphere. Those awful pictures on the walls make me sad, and the loud music makes me tense.

Tina: OK. So where do you want to go, Amy?

Amy: Let's go to the Blue Lagoon. The soft music makes me relaxed.

Tina: Not me. It makes me sleepy.

2a,2b

John: Did you and Amy have fun last night, Tina?

Tina: Well, John . . . yes and no.

John: Was Amy late as usual?

Tina: Y es, she was. And waiting for her made me angry

John: Where did you go?

Tina: First we went to the Rockin' Restaurant, but Amy didn't want to stay. She said that loud music made her tense.

John: That's funny. Loud music always makes me want to dance.

Tina: Me too. So then we went to the Blue Lagoon. It was quiet and the food was great. We had a good time.

John: Then did you go to the concert at the high school?

Tina: No. We decided to go to the movies. We saw Remember Me Forever. It was a really good movie, but it was so sad that it made us cry.

John: Sad movies don't make me cry. They just make me want to leave!

Tina: Y ou sound just like my brother!

Section B, 2a, 2b

Girl 1: Wow! Look at this ad for Easy Care Shampoo. For the shiniest hair ever.

Boy: I can't stand ads like that! They make me really mad.

Girl 1: Why?

Boy: They make you think that you can look ill也the person in the ad. But I bought that shampoo and it didn't work.

Girl 2: I agree. Look at this one. Look out Sunglasses. For that mysterious look. I'll bet they don't even keep out the sun.

Boy: And what about this one! Beauty Cream the silky skin soap.

Girl 2: Wait a minute! I tried Beauty Cream and it works really well. It makes your skin really soft.

Have you ever tried Starshine Toothpaste?

Girl 1: Oh, you mean Whiter than White? Y eah, I tried it and it tastes terrible. I'd never use it. Boy: I guess you shouldn't believe everything you read.

Unit 14: Have you packed yet?

Section A, Ib

Woman: Have you packed the beach towels yet?

Boy: No, I haven't. Can't Judy pack them?

Woman: No, she's busy. Could you please water the plants?

Boy: I've already watered them.

Woman: Oh, thanks.

Man: What about the travel guidebook and the street map?

Woman: I've already bought the travel guidebook, but I haven't got the street map yet.

Man: That's OK. I'll get it. Have you packed the camera?

Boy: Y up. I've already put it in my suitcase.

Woman: Well, I guess that's everything.

Boy: Almost everything. We haven't locked the windows yet.

2a,2b

Mark: Mom and Dad said they want to leave in ten minutes. Are you ready, Tina?

Tina: No. I haven't cleaned out the refrigerator yet. I have to do that right now.

Mark: Tina! Y ou're unbelievable. What about your bike?

Tina: I've already put it in the garage. But I haven't locked the garage yet. That's your job, Mark. Mark: I know. I've already done most of my jobs. I've taken out the trash.

Tina: Have you fed the cat yet?

Mark: Not yet. I'll do it in a minute. Have you turned off your radio?

Tina: Y es, I have. I think we're almost ready.

Section B, 2a, 2b

Woman: Hmmm. That was ... umm ... not bad. Now tell me a little about yourselves. What was your name again?

Boy1: Apple Ice Cream.

Woman: Apple Ice Cream? That's uhhhh ... a nice name. How long have you been together?

Boy 1: About a year.

Woman: One year huh? And have you written any original songs yet?

Boy 2: Y es, we have. We used to play stuff by other bands, but now we only play our own songs.

That one you just heard was ours.

Woman: Good. Great! I'm interested in people who play their own music. Have you ever won an award of any kind?

Boy 1: Y es, we have. We won the best new group of the year last month.

Woman: Wow. That's great. Have you made a music video yet?

Boy 1: No, not yet.

Woman: But you've had your own concert?

Boy 2: Oh,-yeah. We've had six concerts of our own.

Woman: Have you ever been on TV?

Boy 1: No, we haven't. But we've already talked to "Bands on Parade" about doing a TV show next month.

Woman: Sounds like you are on your way.

Unit 15: W e're trying to save the manatees!

Section A, 1b

Victor: Hey, Ginny. What's that big, furry animal in the pond?

Ginny: It's a polar bear, V ictor. They're kind of aggressive.

Victor: Are they? Looks like they really love water.

Ginny: Uh-huh.

Victor: And what do you call those big, gray things in the water?

Ginny: They're called manatees.

Victor: What?

Ginny: Manatees. They're very gentle and very shy.

Victor: Oh. And how about the yellow and black spotted animals in that cage?

Ginny: They're cheetahs. The cheetah is the fastest animal on earth.

2a, 2b

Boy: Can you tell us about the manatees, please?

Man: Sure. We're trying to save them.

Boy: Why? Are they endangered?

Man: Y es. There used to be a lot of manatees, but now there aren't very many of them.

Boy: Do you know how many there are?

Man: At this point, there are only about 2,500 in the U.S. In 1972, it was discovered that they were endangered. Since then, the government has passed laws to protect them.

Boy: Where do they live?

Man: Their favorite habitat is the water under the trees in mangrove swamps.

Boy: And why are they endangered?

Man: Some of the swamps have become polluted. Also, there sometimes isn't enough food for all of them. As you can see, they're large. The average manatee is about ten feet long and weighs about 1,000 pounds. They need about 100 pounds of aquatic feed a day.

Boy: Aquatic feed?

Man: Oh, that's underwater plants and vegetation. That's what they eat.

Section B, 2a, 2b

Jack: Hey, Julia. Don't forget to turn off the lights. It saves electricity.

Julia: Oh, I know. I usually do that. I was just in a hurry. How come you're so interested in the environment, Jack?

Jack: I always have been. Lots of people think there's nothing they can do, but I just read this book about it, and there are lots of things the average person can do.

Julia: Like what?

Jack: Well, you should turn off the shower when you're washing your hair.

Julia: Oh, I'd never do that!

Jack: Y ou wouldn't?

Julia: No, I have very short hair. I'm only in the shower for a few minutes.

Jack: Well, every minute helps.

Julia: What else does it say?

Jack: It says you should take your own bags when you go food shopping.

Julia: Oh, that's not difficult. I can do that. What else?

Jack: Hmmm. Here's a good one. It says people should stop riding in cars and start riding bikes. Julia: Oh, I'll never do that! Can you see me riding 45 minutes to and from school every day? Jack: Well, I think the environment is really important. Besides, I like riding my bike.

Julia: Y es, and you also live close to school!

Review of units 11-15

2a,2b

Conversation 1

Chu: Tom, I have some questions about your country, Canada.

Tom: Okay. What do you want to know?

Chu: What are you supposed to do when you meet someone for the first time?

Tom: Y ou're supposed to shake hands.

Chu: How about times? For example, when a party is at eight o'clock, do you go at eight o'clock? Tom: No, you can go about fifteen minutes late.

Chu: OK. Is it the same for business meetings?

Tom: Oh no. For a business meeting make sure you're on time.

Chu: Mm. I heard that it's rude to make sounds when you eat. Is that true?

Tom: Y es, it is. Y ou shouldn't do it.

Chu: One more question. Are you supposed to take a gift when you visit someone?

Tom: Y es, it's polite to take a few flowers.

Chu: Thanks. Now I'm ready.

Conversation 2

Ben: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the doctor's office is?

Sue: Y es, it's on the second floor, beside the escalator.

Ben: Mm. First I need to buy a book. Is there a bookstore around here?

Sue: Sure. Y ou can find Biblo Books on the fourth floor. Take the elevator.

Ben: Oh, I also need to exchange some money.

Sue: Y es. There's a bank on the first floor. It's right behind you.

Ben: Good. I think that's everything. Oh no. There's one more place I need to go.

Sue: Y es?

Ben: Do you know where I can buy some shampoo?

Sue: Y es, there's a drugstore on the third floor. Take the elevator.

Ben: Thank you. Y ou've been very helpful.

Sue: Y ou're welcome.

Conversation 3

Mom: We have to leave in half an hour. Is everything ready for the trip?

Xiao Li: I don't know.

Mom: Well, have you packed the travel guidebook?

Xiao Li: Y es, I did. Oh! But I forgot the map.

Mom: OK. Pack the map. What about the camera?

Xiao Li: Y es, I have the camera.

Mom: What's that noise? Have you turned off your radio?

Xiao Li: No, I'll do it now.

Mom: And the towels. Have you packed the towels yet?

Xiao Li: Y es, I packed the towels.

Mom: What about the food? Did you pack the food?

Xiao Li: Y es, I've packed it already.

Mom: Well, I think we're almost ready!

Conversation 4

Henry: Hi, Janet. Would you like to help save the environment?

Janet: I don't know. What can I do?

Henry: Well, first, you can start by turning off the lights.

Janet: Yes, that's easy. Sometimes I turn on the lights without thinking. What's next?

Henry: Second, you can ride a bicycle. Don't take a bus or a taxi if you don't have to.

Janet: That will save money, too. What else?

Henry :Third, try to recycle paper.

Janet: Mm. Newspapers, magazines, mail... we get a lot of paper at home. Good idea.

Henry: The fourth idea is turning off the shower when you're not using it.

Janet: Y ou mean, when I have shampoo in my hair?

Henry: Y es. Get wet. Turn off the shower. Put the shampoo in your hair and then turn on the shower and wash it out.

Janet: Will that help the environment?

Henry: Y es, we have to save water. And fifth, take a bag when you go shopping. Don't use plastic bags.

Janet: OK. My parents do most of the shopping. I'll tell them.