中级美语教程
中级美语教程3
中级美语教程3Lesson 24 Just Like a WomanJenny and Andy are having a cup of coffee at a café.J： Hey, Andy. Did you feel that earthquake yesterday?A： Sure. I was at work. Some of the women in the office felt dizzy and screamed.J： You know, the ground shook so violently that I was terrified.A： That sounds just like how a woman would feel.J： I guess we women should be brave like you, Huh?A： Of course! (Jenny shakes the table with her leg.) Aaagh! Earthquake! Help! (He gets under the table.)J： Look at you ___I was just playing. You're worse than a woman. You even sounded worse than the women at the office.A：Uh… I knew it was just a joke. I was only trying to scare you.J： Ha! I bet!Lesson 25 Restaurant Dos and Don'tsWhen you want to eat at a Western restaurant, you shouldfirst consider making a reservation. If not, you risk having to wait for a long time for a table.When eating, the Japanese and some Chinese are in the habit of slurping their food. By doing so, they show their host howmuch they like the food. Westerners find eating soup this way most unpleasant. They also consider picking one's teeth and putting on makeup at the table no-nos. and when it comes to tipping, they just leave some money on the table. The amount is up to you, but it's usually 15 to 20 percent of the check.Lesson 26 The Missing TipChen is in America. His American friend, Daisy, suggested having lunch with him at a restaurant.C： Why's that waiter so angry?D： Those people who just left didn't seem to give him any tip, which made him angry.C： Is that absolutely necessary here?D： Kind of. It's the custom. You can't really avoid leaving at least a small tip.C： But suppose the service is bad?D： In that case, of course, we don't leave one.C： And does the waiter know that's why you didn't give him a tip?D： Exactly. It's just like telling him off.C： No wonder he's so angry.D： Well, in fact, the people did leave him a tip, but that kid over there took it.Lesson 27 Thank Your Lucky StarsI remember when I was a young boy, life was tough. My parents made me do many things for them. For example, they had me do the laundry, the dishes and the house cleaning. They even got me to work part-time to help with the family expenses. If I was naughty, they would spank me. They would not let me go outside the house for days.Nowadays, life is quite different for kids. Parents can't force them to do anything. On the contrary, it seems as if children can get their parents to do anything for them. Parents and teachers are even afraid to spank children for fear of being sued. It amazes me , therefore, whenever I hear youngsters complain.Instead, they should be thanking their lucky stars.Lesson 28 Going on a DietLittle Johnny is talking to his mother.J： How come you always make me do things I don't want to?M： What do you mean?J： Well, for instance, you always force me to eat steaks, pork chops and chicken, day in and day out.M： Ok. What do you want?J： All I want is vegetables and fruit from now on.M： What's wrong with you? Are you sick?J： No, but I want to go on a diet.M： Why?。
赖世雄中级美语教程(共148课)(原文+译文)
赖世雄中级美语教程1. Rome Wasn't Built in a DayEnglish is an international language. Therefore, it is necessary for us to learn it. It can be rewarding or just a waste of time. It's up to you. It depends on how you study it. Here are some tips about learning English. First, don't be afraid to make mistakes. You will learn from them. Second, you must not be shy. Be thick-skinned and speak up! Finally, you mush be patient. Remember, "Rome wasn't built in a day."罗马不是一天造成的英语是国际语言。
所以，我们必须学英文。
学英文可以使我们获益，也可能是白白浪费时间。
那就看你的了。
那要看你如何去学习。
以下是一些关于学习英语的诀窍。
首先，别怕出错。
你可以从错误中学习。
其次，千万不要害羞。
脸皮厚一点大声说出来！最后，一定要有耐心。
记住：“罗马不是一天造成的。
”2. How to Improve Your EnglishMack is talking to his friend Don.(M=Mack, D=Don)M: Hi, Don! How are you doing in your English class?D: Not so well, I'm afraid.M: What's the problem?D: I'm not improving. Tell me, how come your English is so good?M: Well, uh…I have an American girlfriend.D: Aha! That's it. Now I know what to do. (He runs off.)M: Hey, Come back! I was just kidding!如何加强你的英文梅克正在和他的朋友唐聊天。
《赖世雄》中级美语教程1-74课
《赖世雄》中级美语教程1-74课1. Rome Wasn't Built in a Day p.1.English is an international language. Therefore, it is necessary for us to learn it. It can be rewarding or just a waste of time. It's up to you. It depends on how you study it. Here are some tips about learning English.First, don't be afraid to make mistakes. You will learn from them. Second, you must not be shy. Be thick-skinned and speak up! Finally, you mush be patient. Remember, "Rome wasn't built in a day."☆foul language 下流话Mandarin 普通话，国语☆Your stay here is just(or only) a waste of time.☆rewarding a.有（获）益的；修得做的，划算的．Teaching is a very rewarding profession.教书是⼀种很有价值的职业．Exercise is a rewarding for our health.☆by fits and starts. adv.间歇地,断断续续地,⼀阵⼀阵地My brother studied accounting by fits and starts, so he failed.☆tip n. ①建议②⼩费③提⽰，技巧give sb. tips on/about sth. vt.给某⼈关于某事的建议 tip (about) = advice (on) a good piece of advice 不说: a good advice☆stink vi.臭 stingy☆be patient with sb. 对...有耐⼼☆thick-skinnned a.厚颜的Eg：If you want to be a good salesman,you must be thick-skinned.☆Don’t be afraid to make mistake. 别怕犯错．☆It depends on how you study it.那要看你如何去学习．It depend on when you do it.那要看你何时去做．2. How to Improve Your English p.9.Mack is talking to his friend Don.M: Hi, Don! How are you doing in your English class?D: Not so well, I'm afraid.M: What's the problem?D: I'm not improving. Tell me, how come your English is so good?M: Well, uh…I have an American girlfriend.D: Aha! That's it. Now I know what to do. (He runs off.)M: Hey, Come back! I was just kidding!Sometimes just one person Peter because sometimes I hear you talking to yourself. nerby☆funny farm 疯⼈院正式：mental asylum☆improve sth = make a lot of improvement in your mandarin☆how come(⼝) ⽆需要倒装=why☆talk to(with) sb. about sth. vi. talk sb. into doing vt.说服talk nonsense 胡说⼋道☆Teaches were talking about the problem student.☆His girlfriend talk Mac into quting smoking.☆When he gave a speech, we realized that he was just talking nonsense.☆He is a problem studnet.☆greeting 招呼语How are you doing in ...? or: How are you getting along? 近来怎么样？久违的⽼朋友还可以说：How are you? or How have you been?Howdy 美国南部招呼语 answer: Howdy☆blind date 相亲,盲⽬约会☆I am afraid (that省略) it is going to rain, so we can't go on a picnic. 我认为...(弱语⽓)☆What's the problem (with)?= What's wrong?= What's the matter (with)?☆goof around 浪费时间，混时间☆Aha, that's it. = Aha, I get it. = I understand.☆kidding = joking3. The City of Song p.13Listening to music is the favorite pastime of many people all over the world. This is especially true for people living in Vienna, the city of song. Being the home of Mozart, this city is the birthplace of classical music and the waltz.Music fills the air in Vienna. Going to public concerts is often free of charge. And don't forget, Vienna is also home to the world famous Vienna Boys' Choir. No wonder people say Austria is always alive with the sound of music.☆Austria Australia jog 慢跑 chore 杂物(可数) potbelly ⼤肚⽪ He is a potbelly.☆the world over adv. = around the world = throughout the world = all over the world ☆maestro 艺术⼤师，名作曲家☆birthplace 发源地，诞⽣⽇ classical 古典的 classic 经典的☆be free (of charge) 免费的 This sample is free of charge.☆be enslaved by 被...奴役 be enslaved to a bad habit 改不掉坏习惯☆be home to 某地是…的所在地／出产地／聚集地be the home of 某地是…的故乡／⽼家☆no wonder + clause（主+v.） adv.难怪Eg：No wonder Bruce is in such a good shape, he excercises.No wonder you’re so thin, you eat so little.☆be alive with a.活的，充满的Eg：The room is alive with children’s laughter. sth. fill the air充满着某物Eg：Romatic love songs fill the air in that cozy Italian restaurant.那家温馨的意⼤利餐馆充满着罗曼蒂克的情歌．4. He Who Hesitates Is Lost p.21Mike is in Vienna with his girlfriend Daisy.M: Are you having a good time, Daisy?D: Are kidding? I'm having the time of my life. I loved the concerts.M: Concert going is fantastic but what else can we do?D: Biking along the banks of the river Danube could be fun.M: It sounds like a great idea!D: Let's do it then.M: You're right. As they say, "He who hesitates is lost."☆He who(引导表语从句) hesitates is lost. 迟疑着将丧失良机.hesitates to …做…犹豫不决 if you have any question ,don’t hesitate to ask me He who…+单数动词“凡是…的⼈….”= one who.. = those who +复数动词Eg：He who works hard will be successful. "He" means anyone. or: one, those Anyone who ,worksAnybody who worksThose who workI’m new here,I just go lost.Probably there on vacation thereI don’t know what VACATION meansIn my dictionary there’s no such word as VACATION☆I was lost in that music. ＂沉醉于＂ = be absorbed in one's work☆Don’t talk to Merice now ,he is lost in his work.☆Very beautiful little flower,but remember if you talking about the flower, then we do not capitalized ‘D’☆While on vacation last year, I visited France and Italy. 渡假☆Have good time doing sth.☆He always has good time in camping.露营☆I had good time dancing last night.☆Have hard time ,have difficulty☆Foreigners have hard time learning how to write Chinese characters.☆Have a good time = have fun 不能说 I had many fun last night.☆⽽说 I had a lot fun , I had a good time ,I had a great time dacing☆Chinese character “中国字”不说 Chinese words☆How many kids do you have? Kids = children , same as you☆You must be kdding me.☆Concert going = goint to the concert.☆I have a band, put on the concert☆The artist will put on (hold) an new exhibit next month. (put on 娱乐)☆Hold meeting 举⾏会议☆House cleaning is Peter’s favorite activity.☆fantastic = wonderful, great, awesome, terrific (cool for the young) aweful = terrible 糟☆Biking along the bank could be/can be/must be/is fun☆Bicycle. Bike.☆Funny滑稽 fun有趣☆The students make fun of the new kid in the class.☆Sounds like good idea.Tastes like garbage☆He picked up a garbage ,an throw at into garbage can☆Let’s go seeing movie to night. Sounds like good idea.☆have 做“有”⽆进⾏时态Eg：I have a car. I have time.即，⽆法说＂正在＂的词，⽆进⾏时态I love you.5. Bungee Jumping p.26Bungee jumping looks like fun. It makes me nervous just to watch someone do it. It certainly takes a lot of guts to jump one thousand feet above the water with only a rope tied to your legs. It scares me just to think about it. However, it is something I really want to do one day.Some people think I'm crazy. They say to jump is foolish enough, but to have to pay for it is madness. I don't agree. For me, to live a short and exciting life is far better than to live a long and boring one. What do you think?☆wild boar 野猪☆Paper originated in China. 起源于☆have the guts(⼝语)/courage to be. 有做…的勇⽓／胆量．pluck up one's courage ⿎起勇⽓ muster up one's courageEg：Bill does not have the guts to ask Marry to go out for a date.☆be tied to = be bound (bind) to 被...绑在That poor dog is tied/bound to the fence, he can not run away.☆be scared of = be frightened of Peter is scared of snakes.scare sb. to death 把某⼈吓的要死． He scared me to death.☆He looked into the mirror and found he looked much older. 照镜⼦☆cockroach(es) 蟑螂 lunatic n.adj疯⼦ luna ⽉亮(拉丁⽂)☆get some where有出息 get no where 没出息If you work hard you get somewhere someday.☆I agree with you on this point, but I disable agree with you on that point. ☆agreeable 相处容易的: I like Marry, becauseshe's a very agreeable personality. ☆live/lead + a/an +a. life过着…⽣活The famous sight lives/leads a simple life.☆boring a.令⼈厌烦的，⽆聊的（指事）So boring 真⽆聊 boring daybe bored with a.感到厌烦的（指⼈）=be fed up with =be sick of =be tired of “受够了”“对…感厌烦”☆What do you think? 你认为呢？☆looks /tastes /sounds like(prep.) 后接名词“象”☆知觉动词vt. 看：see, watch,look at(注视) 听：hear,listion to 感觉：feel1)vt.+宾+宾补(动原) 强调确有事情发⽣，表进⾏时态2)vt.+宾+宾补(现在分词) 强调事情正在发⽣3)vt.+宾+宾补(过去分词) 强调被动的状态6. Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained p.35Lisa and Bill are talking about their future.L: What's your goal in life, Bill?B: To fly in the sky and feel as free as a bird.L: That's easy.B: What do you mean?L: Go bungee jumping.B: You mush be kidding. It's too dangerous.L: Well, nothing ventured, nothing gained.☆If nothing is ventured, nothing will be gained.☆Everybody shoule have a goal in life.My goal is to learn English better one day.☆Growing up is learning experience.☆pearl 珍珠 Pearl ⼥⼈名☆carve out雕刻出,开创出Eg:By going to school and studying hard, Sam carved out a good career of his future. ☆attain/reach/fulfill one's goal☆Peter and Bruce are as busy as bees.Ever since sam lived on his own, he has felt as free as a bird.⼭姆⾃从独⽴⽣活以来觉得⾃由极了．To fly in the sky and feel as free as a bird.象鸟⼉⼀样在天⽓⾃由翱翔。
中级美语教程第11课
中级美语教程第11课Lesson 121 Kick the HabitThere are millions of people all over the world who smoke. Most of these smokers have tried to quit smoking at leastonce in their lives, but in vain. Make no mistake; smoking is addictive. And once you are addicted, it's very difficult to stop smoking. Many people have tried many different ways to kick the habit.None of them is easy.Take a tip from me. I smoked for twenty-five years. Then one day, I decided to quit cold turkey after tryingeverything else. It worked. That was two years ago and Ihaven's smoked a single cigarette since then.Good luck!Lesson 122 Candy Helps?Candy is trying to get her boyfriend Benny to quit smoking.(C=Candy; B=Benny)C： Benny, your breath smells like an ashtray. You've got to stop smoking!B： I know. I want to, but it isn't easy.C： Why don't you chew gum instead?B： I can't. I've got false teeth. Remember?C： Oh yeah. In that case, how about eating candies?B： If they're as sweet as you, no problem.C： Cut it out, will you? I'm serious.B： Just kidding. Do I get a kiss if I really quit?C： I don't like the taste of ashtrays. Maybe tomorrow if you quit right now.B： OK, you're got a deal.Lesson 123 Early to Bed, Early to Rise"Early to bed, early to rise," so goes an old saying. But how many of us are in the habit of doing that?Not many, I bet. Most of us need an alarm clock to wake us up. But even that doesn't always work. It's too easy to punch the off buttonand fall asleep again.The Lazybones Alarm Clock may be the solution to our problem. It's specially designed so that it cannot beswitched off with a simple push of a button. The clock has several "protective shells." You must open these shells oneby one before you can turn off the alarm. If you don't,it'll keep on saying,"Good morning...good morning..." So if any of you lazybones need a morning call that really gets you out of bed, this clock might be just the thing for you.Lesson 124 Daisy and Herbie are chatting.Daisy and Herbie are chatting.(D=Daisy; H=Herbie)D： How come you were late for school again this morning, Herbie? Didn't you just buy a lazybones Alarm Clock?H： Yes, I did.D： Did you forget to set it?H： No, I didn't.D： Didn't it wake you up?H： It sure did.D： So what happened?H： I had a hard time switching the alarm off, so I gave up.D： What do you mean you gave up?H： I threw it out the window and went back to sleep.Lesson 125 Partying with ForeignersPartying is fun.But have you ever been invited to a party by a foreigner? What should you wear? Should you bring anything? If so,what? Don't worry. Today we are going to give you some tips about partying with foreigners.First, you should ask if it is a formal or casual party. Then you will know what to wear. It's as simple as that. At a casual party, it is customary to bring a bottle of wine or some other refreshment. It is not considered polite to bring someone along with you unless you first ask your host. At more formal parties like birthdays, a small gift will be sufficient. Giving money would cause some embarrassment. Finally, never overstay your welcome. When it's getting late, it's time to thank your host for a wonderful evening and say good night.Young kids like to party all night.Lesson 126 Wanna Dance?Candy goes to Dan's casual party. Dan's her American friend.(C=Candy; D=Dan)C： Hi, Dan!D： Hi, Candy! Glad you could make it.C： I wouldn't miss your party for the world.D： Thanks for the compliment.C： Here, I brought some beer and a bottle of wine.D： That's great, Come on in. I want you to meet some of my friends.C： OK.D： Hey, everybody. This is Candy. Candy, uh... this is everybody.(Everyone laughs as they continue to dance.)C： Hey, don't let me interrupt.D： Wanna dance?C： Uh...how about some wine first? I need to get in the mood.D： Sure thing.Lesson 127 A Shocking ExperienceTaking a taxi in a certain Eastern European country can be a shocking experience. It is said that some taxi drivers have metal wires stuck into the passenger seats. And when abutton is pushed,the seat will give you an electric shock. These taxi drivers don't do this for fun. They do it to tourists who argue about the ridiculous fares they charge. Some drivers charge as much as ten times the legal fare. They have a secret switch which makes the meters run faster. If you refuse to pay, you are really in for a shock.In one case,a German woman had no choice but to payUS$120 for a US$20 ride from the airport. She said that she was "really taken for a ride," but what could she do? Besides the electric shock,she was verbally abused and threatened with physical violence. She has only one piece of advice to tourists："Take the bus or stay at home."Lesson 128 A Long Ride(F=Florine; T=taxi driver)F： Hey, driver, are we going the right way?T： Of course. You think I'm cheating you?F： Well,it seems like an awfully long ride. (after a while) Driver, how come your meter is running so fast? Is it out of order?T： Hey, lady, if you think I'm cheating you, you can get out.F： OK. I think I'll do just that. Stop the taxi.T： Sorry, I can't. We're on the highway. You can get out if you like, but I can't stop.F： I'm going to report you to the police.T： Ha!Ha! That's what they all say. (They arrive.) See you.F： I don't ever want to see you again.T： Same here.Lesson 129 Dog Days OffHave you ever made an excuse for not going to work? I guess most people have. But have you ever called in for a day off because your dog is sick? I bet you haven't. Most people wouldn't have the guts.However, some companies in New Zealand find this as an acceptable reason for taking a day off. It is counted as paid sick leave. The reason, they say, is simple： "A sick dog is as much a dependant as a sick child." That makes plenty of sense, doesn't it? This is now known in New Zealand as "dog days off." I wonder what the bosses in China will say if someone calls in for a dog day off.Lesson 130 An Inch Given,a MileKaren calls the manager for a dog day off.(K=Karen; M=manager)K： Hello, Mr.Fu?M： Yes. This is he.K： Uh... I'm calling to ask for a day off.M： What's the matter? Are you sick again?K： No. Um...actually it's my dog. I think it's that time of the month. I've got to take her to the vet.M： I guess it's OK. But I didn't know dogs had periods.K： They sure do. By the way, if she gets pregnant, do I get two months off?M： Do you want permanent leave?K： Uh...what do you mean?Lesson 131 Lost and FoundIn recent years, going abroad for a holiday has almost become a national pastime. Traveling is indeed fun. But those of you traveling for the first time beware! What should you do if you lose your luggage?Don't panic. Just go straight to the airline you're traveling with. They'll direct you to the Lost and Found department.In most cases, they'll find your luggage. But you mustnot forget one thing when you're at the check-in counter. Make sure you get a baggage check stub. Without it, theairline will have great difficulty helping you. Worried about what to say at the Lost and Found? Well, tune in tomorrow and listen to someone who has just lost his luggage.Lesson 132 What's in the Bag?(W=Mr.White; C=clerk)W： Excuse me. I couldn't find my luggage at the carousel.C： OK. Come with me, please. See if you can find it in this room.W： (after a while) It doesn't seem to be here.C： In that case, do you have your baggage check stub with you?W： Yes. Here you are.C： OK. I'm afraid you'll have to fill out this form.W： OK...(He looks at the form.) Hey! Wait a minute. How can I remember every item I have in the bag?C： Why not? It's your luggage, isn't it? You should know what's in it.W： Can you tell me everything you have in your pockets right now?C： Uh...Um...OK, smart aleck! Just write down what you can remember.。
中级美国英语教程
中級美國英語教程Index:1.Lesson 922.Lesson 933.Lesson 944.Lesson 955.Lesson 966.Lesson 977.Lesson 988.Lesson 999.Lesson 10010.Lesson 10111.Lesson 10212.Lesson 10313.Lesson 10414.Lesson 10515.Lesson 10616.Lesson 10717.Lesson 92Only the good die youngDialog:Diana bumps into her friend, Steve(D=Diana; S=Steve)D: Hi, Steve! It’s awful hot today, isn’t it?S: You can say that again!D: Let’s go kayaking later.S: Are you kidding? I can’t even swim.D: So what? You’ll be safe with a life jacket and a helmet on.S: What if the kayak capsizes?D: I’ll teach you to “Eskimo roll. 〞S: What’s that?D: Well, it’s a special technique we use to get the kayak upright when it overturns.S: I don’t know … it sounds pretty dangerous.D: Come on. Don’t worry. Only the good die young.S: What do you mean by that?D: Just kidding. Let’s go, OK?S: OK. Anyway, if only the good die young, we’ll both probably live to be a hundred.Lesson 93One good turn deserves anotherReadingOne good turn deserver another. That’s the lesson five store clerks learned recently.Every day a strange old man came to their supermarket to buy groceries. “Once he came in wearing only one shoe,〞recalled one of the clerks. And although he grumbled a lot and they often had to stand there listening to him, he was a nice old man. The clerks befriended him and even helped him carry his groceries. One day when he fell ill with cancer, they even visited him in the hospital. The old man turned out to be a retired doctor. And, of course, when he died, he didn’t die a pauper. He leftUS$70,000 in his will to thank them for their kindness.As poor as a church mouseDialogAnna and Eric are talking about the previous lesson.(E=Eric; A=Anna)E: Wow! Those store clerks really got lucky.A: You can say that again. Some people are born lucky.E: There must be thousands of old men just like that doctor, I bet.A: That’s probably true. And they must be wanting to draw up a will to give their money away, too. So the next time you meet a lonely old man, you’d better treat him right.E: Come on! What kind of person do you think I am?A: Don’t get son mad! I’m just kidding! Besides, you might not be so lucky and come across my old uncle, Jake.E: What do you mean?A: He’s as poor as a church mouse!The poor man’s cure-allReading:Having one of the world’s largest garlic crops, Gilroy, California is known as the “garlic capital of the world.〞On a lot summer day, a pungent odor rises from this farming town which can be smelled miles away. All you have to do is roll down the window of your car and you know you’re in Gilroy.Believing that garlic helps the body fight many forms of diseases, people add garlic to their cooking in many parts of the world. Moreover, it’s popularly used as the poor man’s cure-all. During the First World War it was used as an antiseptic. And in the Second World War it was known as “Russian penicillin.〞Nowadays, thinking that it kills bacteria, some people eat raw garlic as if it were candy.Lesson 96What’s the point of chewing gum?DialogBeing an American, Donna wants to learn more about the Chinese. She’s talking to her Chinese friend, Jeff. (D=Donna; J=Jeff)D: Hi, Jeff! What’s up?J: Nothing much, what about you?D: Same as usual. Here, have a stick of gum.J: No, thanks, I’ll stick to my own brand.D: And what brand’s that?J: Actually it’s not gum. I eat raw garlic instead. Want a piece?D: No way! So that’s where the stinky smell is coming from.J: Hey! Watch your tongue, OK? Garlic kills germs. It’s good for you. D: Says who?J: well, according to …D: Never mind. Please stop talking. Your breath stinks. I’m out of here. J: Boy! These Americans don’t know what’s good for them. Besides, what’s the point of chewing gum anyway?Lesson 97The Bronze AgeReading:While on an expedition in western china twenty years ago, some explorers discovered the mummies of a tall, red-haired people. Though estimated to be nearly 4,000 years old, the corpses were quite well preserved. Scientists are excited because these mummies are a link between the East and the West. What were redheads doing in China and who were they?Though the answers to these questions may never be answered with certainty, these mummies provide new information about the Bronze Age, when men used tools and weapons made of bronze, this was the period between the Stone Age and the Iron Age. As the explorers continue their work, new mysteries are waiting to be discovered.Lesson 98Speaking from the GraveDialog:Two students, Beth and Carl, are talking about the red-haired mummies. (B=Beth; C=Carl)B: Can you imagine what it was like 4,000 years age?C: That’s hard to imagine. But if the mummies could speak, they could certainly tell us a great deal,B: Well, that, of course, is impossible. But scientists can tell a lot from the things the explorers found.C: I know. For example, they think the 4000-year-old mummies welts。
中级美语教程第2课
中级美语教程第2课Lesson 13 Health Comes FirstSmoking is bad in that it is harmful to one's health. In spite of the fact that doctors have even warned that it causes cancer, people still keep on smoking.In some Western countries, however, people are beginning to kick the bad habit. They realize that health should come first. To help them quit smoking, there are laws against cigarette advertising and smoking in public places. This is praiseworthy except that Western countries are now selling cigarettes in the East in greater numbers than ever. That they are doing this is immoral, don't you think?Lesson 14 Quit Cold TurkeyJane is talking to her boyfriend.J： You promised me that you were going to give up smoking. What's that in your hand?B： I'm sorry. I really want to except that every time I get nervous, I can't help smoking.J： That's just an excuse.B： No. It's true. I've tried everything： chewing gum, biting my fingernails and even meditation, but nothing works.J： Well, if you want to be with me, you'll just have to quit cold turkey.B： That will work!Lesson 15 Don't Rely on LuckPassing exams is every student's dream. Failing them is their nightmare. So, to realize their dreams, many students try anything. They even go to fortunetellers, buy lucky charms and follow old customs.In Korea, many students bury something personal in the university they want to enter. They believe that these things will act as magnets and "pull" them into the university. Whether it works or not, nobody really knows. At least it does ease the students' minds about passing exams. Remember, though, you can't always rely on luck. There is no substitute for hard work.Lesson 16 Study or FlunkKim bumps into her classmate, Pak.K： What's the matter, Pak? You look depressed. Did someone just die or what?P： Well, someone is going to soon.K： Oh, my God! Really? Who is it?P： Me. I flunked the exam and my dad's going to kill me.K： How come you flunked? I thought you did everything the fortuneteller told you to do.P： I thought so, too. I was sure of passing. That's why I went to see him this morning.K： Well, what did he say?P： He said I flunked because I did everything very well except that I forgot one thing.K： What's that?P： I didn't study!Lesson 17 A Computer CarYou are in a strange city. It's late at night and you're tired. But you can't find your hotel. You sigh a deep sigh.It seems like you are dreaming a terrible dream. What is happening?This situation often happens to people who travel by car. But it may become a thing of the past. New auto computers are being designed to tell you how to reach your destination. A small screen in your car displays a map of the city and shows you where you are. Just give the computer the name of your hotel. You'll see it on the map. To top it off, a voice will give you directions while you drive. With a car like this, what else would you expect.Lesson 18 Nothing is perfectThe computer in Dan's car is helping him reach his hotel.D： OK, computer, how do we get there?C： go one block and take a left.D： that looks easy. (He turns right.)C： Left! I said "left", you idiot!"D： Sorry! Wow, you don't have to get so angry.。
中级美语教程第5课
中级美语教程第 5 课Lesson 48 Fast Food,Slow ServiceTess is a cashier at a fast-food restaurant. Michael is a customer in a hurry.T：Good afternoon, sir. How are you today?M：Save it,, lady. Just get me a burger and fries.T：Would you care for a drink or anything else?M：Listen. Though I know you're trying to be nice, I don't have all day. If I want anything else, I'llmention it, Ok?T：Are you sure you don't want a dessert? A milk-shake maybe?M：No , just go and bring me my order, will you?T：Wait a minute! You look familiar. You're Michael Jordan, aren't you? Tell me, how does it feel to besuch a famous basketball player.M：That's it. I've had enough. I'm going to a real fastfood restaurant.Lesson 49 Stop SnoringMillions of families have trouble falling asleep. Do you know why? There's someone in the family who has a snoring problem. The problem can be quite serious. In some cases, couples have to sleep in separate bedrooms. And in others, kids can never study oreven watch TV once Dad hits the sack.So how can we avoid being a snoring nuisance? One way is to avoid eating a big meal before going to bed. Drinking alcohol near bedtime is something, which also causes snoring. Changing the position in which the snorer sleeps also helps. Another alternative is to wear ear plugs. But if all these ideas fail, you have only one choice ：Wake the snorer up. Tell him it's his turn to watch you sleep.Lesson 50 Laser Cures SnoringA mother and son are talking.S：I can't stand Dad's snoring anymore, mom. I didn't sleep a wink last night.M：I understand. Neither did I. But what can we do?S：I read in a magazine that there's some kind of laser which can cure snoring.M：I read that, too. But it's pretty expensive. Besides, people who have tried it say it's painful and could cause voice change.S：Oh, I didn't know that. I guess there's no hope then.M：Well, I'll talk to Dad about it.S：I hope he agrees to do it. Anyway, a voice change will do him a world of good. Have you heard him try to sniff lately?M：Come to think of it, you're right.Lesson 51 ThanksgivingThanksgiving which falls on the fourth Thursday of November,is one of the biggest American holidays. This holiday started in the early 1600's after settlers arrived in America. These people who came from Europe didn't know how to survive in the wild new country. Luckily, they met some friendly American Indians, who showed them how to hunt turkeys and grow corn. In the fall, after the harvest, the settlers had a great feast. They invited the Indians to thank them for their help.Today the tradition continues. On Thanksgiving Day, Americans invite their friends over for a turkey dinner and give thanks for what they have.Lesson 52 A Thanksgiving Get-togetherLarry, who is from Taiwan, is studying in America. His classmate, Sue, who is American, is having a Thanksgiving Day party at her house.S：Hi, Larry. Are you doing anything for Thanksgiving?L：I don't have any plans.S：Good. I'm having a get-together at my house. Would you like to come?L：Sure, I'd love to. Should I bring anything?S：No. There will be plenty of salad, ham, corn, potatoes, wine and, of course, turkey.L：That sounds great. Do you want me to come by early to give you a hand?。
中级美语教程第5课
中级美语教程第5课Lesson 48 Fast Food,Slow ServiceTess is a cashier at a fast-food restaurant. Michael is a customer in a hurry.T： Good afternoon, sir. How are you today?M： Save it,, lady. Just get me a burger and fries.T： Would you care for a drink or anything else?M： Listen. Though I know you're trying to be nice, Idon't have all day. If I want anything else, I'llmention it, Ok?T： Are you sure you don't want a dessert? A milk-shake maybe?M： No , just go and bring me my order, will you?T： Wait a minute! You look familiar. You're Michael Jordan, aren't you? Tell me, how does it feel to besuch a famous basketball player.M： That's it. I've had enough. I'm going to a real fast-food restaurant.Lesson 49 Stop SnoringMillions of families have trouble falling asleep. Do you know why? There's someone in the family who has a snoring problem. The problem can be quite serious. In some cases,couples have to sleep in separate bedrooms. And in others, kids can never study or even watch TV once Dad hits the sack.So how can we avoid being a snoring nuisance? One way is to avoid eating a big meal before going to bed. Drinking alcohol near bedtime is something, which also causes snoring. Changing the position in which the snorer sleeps also helps. Another alternative is to wear ear plugs. But if all these ideas fail, you have only one choice： Wake the snorer up. Tell him it's his turn to watch you sleep.Lesson 50 Laser Cures SnoringA mother and son are talking.S： I can't stand Dad's snoring anymore, mom. I didn't sleep a wink last night.M： I understand. Neither did I. But what can we do?S： I read in a magazine that there's some kind of laser which can cure snoring.M： I read that, too. But it's pretty expensive. Besides, people who have tried it say it's painful and could cause voice change.S： Oh, I didn't know that. I guess there's no hope then.M： Well, I'll talk to Dad about it.S： I hope he agrees to do it. Anyway, a voice changewill do him a world of good. Have you heard him try to sniff lately?M： Come to think of it, you're right.Lesson 51 ThanksgivingThanksgiving which falls on the fourth Thursday of November, is one of the biggest American holidays. This holiday started in the early 1600's after settlers arrived in America. These people who came from Europe didn't know how to survive in the wild new country. Luckily, they met some friendly American Indians, who showed them how to hunt turkeys and grow corn. In the fall, after the harvest, the settlers had a great feast. They invited the Indians to thank them for their help.Today the tradition continues. On Thanksgiving Day, Americans invite their friends over for a turkey dinner and give thanks for what they have.Lesson 52 A Thanksgiving Get-togetherLarry, who is from Taiwan, is studying in America. His classmate, Sue, who is American, is having a Thanksgiving Day party at her house.S： Hi, Larry. Are you doing anything for Thanksgiving?L： I don't have any plans.S： Good. I'm having a get-together at my house. Would you like to come?L： Sure, I'd love to. Should I bring anything?S： No. There will be plenty of salad, ham, corn, potatoes, wine and, of course, turkey.L： That sounds great. Do you want me to come by early to give you a hand?。
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中级美语教程1. Rome Wasn't Built in a DayEnglish is an international language. Therefore, it is necessary for us to learn it. It can be rewarding or just a waste of time. It's up to you. It depends on how you study it. Here are some tips about learningEnglish.First, don't be afraid to make mistakes. You will learn from them. Second, you must not be shy. Bethick-skinned and speak up! Finally, you must be patient. Remember, "Rome wasn't built in a day."a little bit disencourageduniversalMandarin 普通话，国语Your stay here is just(or only) a waste of time.Exercise is a rewarding for our health.It is up to you. 随你吧by fits and starts. 断断续续地My brother studied accounting by fits and starts, so he failed.tip (about) = advice (on)tip somebody on something tip vt.建议a good piece of advice 不说: a good advicestink vi.臭be patient with somebody 对...有耐心Lesson 2:How to Improve Your EnglishMack is talking to his friend Don.M: Hi, Don! How are you doing in your English class?D: Not so well, I'm afraid.M: What's the problem?D: I'm not improving. Tell me, how come your English is so good?M: Well, uh…I have an American girlfriend.D: Aha! That's it. Now I know what to do. (He runs off.)M: Hey, Come back! I was just kidding!funny farm 疯人院正式：mental asylumimprove sth = make a lot of improvement in sthtalk to(with) sb about sth vi. talk sb into doing vt.说服When he gave a speech, we realized that he was just talking nonsense.He is a problem studnet.greeting 招呼语How are you doing in ...? or: How are you getting along? 近来怎么样？久违的老朋友还可以说：How are you? or How have you been?Howdy 美国南部招呼语 answer: Howdyblind date 相亲,盲目约会I am afraid (that省略) it is going to rain, so we can't go on a picnic. 我认为...(弱语气)What's the problem (with)? = What's wrong? = What's the matter (with)?goof around 浪费时间，混时间Aha, that's it. = Aha, I get it. = I understand.kidding = jokingLesson 3: The City of musicListening to music is the favorite pastime of many people all over the world. This is especially true for people living in Vienna, the city of song. Being the home of Mozart, this city is the birthplace of classicalmusic and the waltz.Music fills the air in Vienna. Going to public concerts is often free of charge. And don't forget, Vienna isalso home to the world famous Vienna Boys' Choir. No wonder people say Austria is always alive with the soundof music.Austria Australiapotbelly 大肚皮 He is a potbelly.jog 慢跑the world over adv. = around the world = throughout the world = all over the worldmaestro 艺术大师，名作曲家birthplace 发源地，诞生日classical 古典的 classic 经典的be free (of charge) 免费 This sample is free of charge.be enslaved by 被...奴役be home to / be homed of 发源地，老家chore 杂物(可数)no wonder + clause adv.难怪 No wonder Bruce is in such a good shape, he excercises every day.4. He Who Hesitates Is LostMike is in Vienna with his girlfriend Daisy.M: Are you having a good time, Daisy?D: Are you kidding? I'm having the time of my life. I loved the concerts. M: Concert going is fantastic but what else can we do?D: Biking along the banks of the river Danube could be fun.M: It sounds like a great idea!D: Let's do it then.M: You're right. As they say, "He who hesitates is lost."He who works hard will be successful. "He" means anyone. or: one, those I was lost in that music. 沉醉于 = be absorbed in one's workWhile on vocation last year, I visited France and Italy. 渡假Chinese character 中国字不说 Chinese wordshave a lot of fun = have a good timea lot of concertThe artist will put on (hold) an exhibit next month. (put on 娱乐) fantastic = wonderful, great, awesome, terrific (cool for the young)awful = terrible 糟Biking along the bank could be/can be/must be/is fun.Learning English is fun. fun 好玩(a good time) funny 滑稽含义不同 fun man, funny manThe students made fun of the new kid of class. 嘲笑5. Bungee JumpingBungee jumping looks like fun. It makes me nervous just to watch someone do it. It certainly takes a lot ofguts to jump one thousand feet above the water with only a rope tied to your legs. It scares me just to thinkabout it. However, it is something I really want to do one day.Some people think I'm crazy. They say to jump is foolish enough, but to have to pay for it is madness. Idon't agree. For me, to live a short and exciting life is far better than to live a long and boring one. Whatdo you think?wild boar 野猪Paper originated in China. 起源于looks like tastes like 后接名词watch someone do/doing do强调事实 doing强调正在进行guts (口语) = courage Bill does not have guts to ask Marry to go out for a date.be tied to = be bound(bind) to 被...绑在That poor dog is tied/bound to the fence, he can not run away.be scared of = be frightened of Peter is scared of snakes. He scared me to death.He looked into the mirror and found he looked much older.cockroach(es) 蟑螂get somewhere 有出息 get nowhere 没出息lunatic n.adj疯子 luna 月亮(拉丁文)I agree with you on this point, but I disable agree with you on that point. agreeable 相处容易的: I like Marry, because she's a very agreeable personality.6.Nothing Ventured, Nothing GainedLisa and Bill are talking about their future.L: What's your goal in life, Bill?B: To fly in the sky and feel as free as a bird.L: That's easy.B: What do you mean?L: Go bungee jumping.B: You must be kidding. It's too dangerous.L: Well, nothing ventured, nothing gained.If nothing is ventured, nothing will be gained.Growing up is learning experirnce.pluck up one's courage 鼓起勇气 muster up one's couragepearl 珍珠 Pearl 女人名carve out 雕刻出,开创出 By going to school and studying hard, Sam carved out a good career of his future.attain/reach/fulfill one's goalPeter and Bruce are as busy as bees.What do you mean by calling me at midnight?take it easy 放松点7. Doctor DeathWhether very sick people should be helped to end their own lives is a question many people cannot answer.However, Dr.Kevorkian is an exception. That he has done this more than twenty times is known to everyone.Some say what he is doing is immoral. They call him Doctor Death. Others say what he is doing is merciful.They call it mercy killing.Whether Dr.Kevorkian should be allowed to continue doing this is a realproblem for the government. There seem to be two sides to the argument. Which side are you on?spooky 幽灵般的 Halloween 万圣节to end one's own life = to put an end to one's own lifeWhen the movie came to an end, many people were crying. 结束I helped Mother wash(do) the dishes last night.Every rule has its exception. = There is an exception to every rule.With an exception ....inconvenient 不方便不说：Are you convenient? 而说：Are you free?That he doesn't study makes me angry. 名词从句 that 不能省mercy killing 安乐死One is known by company he keeps. 观其友，知其人8. No Hearts or No Brains?Helen and Dick are talking about the previous article.H: I don't understand how people can think Dr. Kevorkian is doing the right thing.D: Well, helping people die with dignity is not that bad, in it?H: Don't you know ? Where there is life, there is hope.D: Come on. Be realistic. Those people who want to die are suffering. It's better that they go quickly andpainlessly.H: All you men have no hearts.D: And all you women have no brains.We teach our children to momerize/remenber their telepphone number by heart. 默背Peter is really a kind of man at heart. at heart 本性上beat one's brains 绞尽脑汁 I stayed up all night and beat my brains, but I couldn't think of the answer.understanding = considerate = thoughtful 体谅的To my understanding, .... = To my knowledge, .... (放句首)就我所知kangaroo 袋鼠that bad = so badWhere there is a will, there is a way. 有志者，事竟成。