中级班文本1~24知识讲解

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.。