成熙英语_中级班_听力脚本
武汉成熙国际英语中级班课文
武汉成熙国际英语中级班课文成熙英语中级班听力脚本(剑桥二)1.Break the Ice(1)Oh, I’m really sorry:Ted: Oh, I'm really sorry. Are you OK?Ana: I'm fine. But I'm not very good at this.Ted: Neither am I. Say, are you from South America?Ana: Yes, I am originally. I was born in Argentina.Ted: Did you grow up there?Ana: Yes, I did, but my family moved here eight years ago when I was in high school.Ted: And where did you learn to rollerblade?Ana: Here in the park. This is only my second time.Ted: Well, it's my first time. Can you give me some lessons?Ana: Sure. Just follow me.Ted : By the way, my name is Ted.Ana: And I'm Ana. Nice to meet you.(2) Hey, hey! that was funTed: Hey, hey! that was fun. Thank you for the lesson!Ana: No problem. So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?Ted: I work in a travel agency.Ana: Really! What do you do there?Ted: I'm in charge of their computers.Ana: Oh, so you're a computer specialist.Ted: Well, sort of. Yeah, I guess so.Ana: That's great. Then maybe you can give me some help with a computer course I'm taking. Ted: Oh, sure...But only if you promise to give me some more rollarblading lessons.Ana: It's a deal!(3)Yu hong the Immigrant.Interviewer: Where are you from originally, Yu Hong?Yu Hong: I'm from China...from near Shanghai.Interviewer: And when did you move here?Yu Hong: I came here after I graduated from college. That was in 1992. Interviewer: And what do you do now?Yu Hong: I'm a transportation engineer.Interviewer: I see. So you 're an immigrant to the United States.Yu Hong: Yes, that's right.Interviewer: What are some of difficulties of being an immigrant in the U.S.? Yu Hong: Oh, that's not an easy question to answer. There are so many things, really. I guess one of the biggest difficulties is that I don't have any relatives here.I mean, I have a lot of friends, but that's not the same thing. In China, on the holidays or the weekend, we visit relatives. It isn't the same here.Interviewer: And what do you miss the most from home?Yu Hong: Oh, that's easy: my mom's soup! She makes great soup. I really miss my mother's cooking.(4)Childhood Memories AA: Hey! Are these pictures of you when you were a kid?B: Yeah! That's me in front of my uncle's beach house. When I was a kid, we used to spend two weeks every summer.A: Wow, I bet that was fun!B: Yeah. We always had a great time. Every day we used to get up early and walk along the beach. I have a great shell collection. In fact, I think it's still up in the attic!A: Hey, I used to collect shells, too, when I was a kid. But myparents threw them out!(5)Childhood Memories BA: You know what I remember most about growing up?B: What?A: Visiting my grandparent's house…you know, on holidays and stuff. They lived way out in the country, and my granddad had a horse named Blackie. He taught me how to ride. I just love that horse-and she loved me, too! I used to really enjoy spending time at my grandparent's house. And every time I came back, Blackie remembered me.B: Ah, memories!2.Living Places(1) Living Places AA: The neighborhood sure has changed!B: What was this place like before, Grandpa?A: Well, there used to be a grocery store right here on this corner. Hmm. It was pretty quiet. Not many people lived here then.B: These days, the population is growing fast.A: Yeah. I bet they'll tear down all these old buildings soon. In a few years, there will be just malls and high-rise apartments.B: Hey, that doesn't sound too bad!A: No, but I'll miss the old days.(2) Living Places BA: Creative Rentals. Good morning.B: Hello. I'm calling about the apartment you have for rent.A: Yes. What can I tell you about it?B: Where is it, exactly?A: It's on King Street, just off the freeway.B: Oh, near the freeway. Can you hear the traffic?A: Yes, I'm afraid you do hear some. But the apartment has lots of space. It has three bedrooms and a very large living room B: I see. And is it in a new building?A: Well, the building is about fifty years old.B: Uh-huh. Well, I'll think about it.A: OK. Thanks for calling.B: Thank you. Bye(3) Living Places CA: Hello?B: Hello. Is the apartment you're advertising still available?A: Yes, it is.B: Can you tell me a little about it?A: Well, it's a perfect apartment for one person. It's one room with a kitchen at one end.B: I see. And is it far away from the subway?A: There's a subway station just down the street. Actually, the apartment is located right downtown, so you step out of the building and there are stores and restaurants everywhere. But it's on a high floor, so you don't hear any street or traffic noise.B: It sounds like just the kind of place I'm looking for. I'd like to come see it, please.A: Sure. Let me give you the address.(4) Apartment Hunting AA: What do you think?B: Well, it has just as many bedroom as the last apartment. And the living room is huge.C: But the bedroom are too small. And there isn't enough closet space for my clothes.A: And it's not as cheap as the last apartment we saw.B: But that apartment was dark and dingy. And it was in adangerous neighborhood.A: Let's see if the real estate agent has something else to show us.(5)Apartment Hunting BA: Well, how do you like this space, then?C: Oh, it's much better than that other one. The thing I like best is the bedrooms. They are too huge!B: Yes, they are nice and big.C: And there are two bathrooms! I could have my own bathroom!B: Yes, I guess you could.C: The only problem is the color of the living room. I really don't like those dark green walls. A: Oh, I'm sure we can change the color if we want to.3.Big Day(1) Halloween AA: Did you know next week is Halloween? It's on October 31 B: So what do you do on Halloween? We don't have that holiday in Russia. A: Well, it's a day when kids dress up in masks and costumes. They knock on people's doors and ask for candy by saying words“Trick or treat!”B: Hmm. Sounds interesting.A: But it's not just for kids. Lots of people have costume parties. Hey…my friend Pete is having a party. Would you like to go?B: Sure. I'd love to.(2) Halloween BA: So are we going to wear costumes to the party?B: Of course. That's half the fun. Last year I rented this great Dracula costume, and this year I'm going as a clown.A: A clown? Yes, you would make a good clown.B: Hey!A: Oh, I'm just kidding. What about me? What kind of costume should I wear? B: Why don't you go as a witch? I saw a terrific witch outfit at the costume store. A: A witch…yeah, that'sa good idea. So after I scare people, you can make them laugh.(3) Japanese Wedding AA: You look beautiful in that kimono, Mari. Is this your wedding photo?B: Yes, it is.A: Do most Japanese women wear kimonos when they get married?B: Yes, many of them do. Then after the wedding ceremony, the bride usually changes into a Western bridal dress during the reception.A: Oh, I didn't know that.(4) Japanese Wedding BA: Did you get married in a church, Mari?B: No, the ceremony was held at a shrine.A: Oh, a shrine…B: Yes, we were married by a priest in a traditional Shinto ceremony.A: Hmm. And who went to the ceremony?B: Well, only the immediate family attended the ceremony…you know, our parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters…A: And what about the reception? What was that like?B: Lots of friends and relatives came to the reception…about a hundred people. And the first thing happened was that the main guests gave formal speeches. A: Speeches?B: Yes, and then after that, all the guests were served a formal meal. While everyone was eating and drinking, lots of other guests gave short speeches or sang songs. Some of the speeches were funny.A: Sounds like fun!B: Yes, the songs and speeches are all part of the entertainment during a wedding reception. And then, at the end of the reception, each guest received a present for coming to the wedding.A: A present from the bride and groom?B: Yes, it's a Japanese custom.A: What a nice custom!/doc/999867347.html,plains and Excuses(1)H ousehold Chores AA: Jason…Jason! Turn down the TV a little, please.B: Oh, but this is my favorite program!A: I know. But it's too loud.B: OK. I'll turn it down.A: That's better. Thanks.B: Lisa, please pick up your things.A: They're all over the living room floor.B: In a minute, Mom. I'm on the phone.A: OK. But do it as soon as you hang up.B: Sure. No problem.A: Goodness! Were we like this when we were kids?B: Definitely!(2)Household Chores BA: Have you noticed how forgetful Dad is getting? He's always forgetting where his car keys are. It drives me crazy.B: And he can never find his glasses either.A: I know.B: You know what drives me crazy about Mom?A: What?B: Those awful talk shows she watches on TV. She just loves them.A: Yeah, I think she watches them for hourseveryday.B: Oh, well. I guess they're just getting old. I hope I never get like that.A: Me, too. Hey, let's go and play a video game.B: Great idea. By the way, have you seen my glasses anywhere?(3) Household Chores C[1]A: James, please turn that down…James!B: Yes, Mom?A: Turn that down. It's much too loud.B: Sorry, Mom. I had it turned up because I wanted to hear the game.[2]A: Molly, put the groceries away, please. There's ice cream in one of the bags. B: I can't right now, Dad. I'm doing my homework.[3]A: What's this, James!B: Yeah, Mom?A: Why are there all these wet towels on the bathroom floor? Please pick them up and hang them up to dry.B: Gosh, I'm really sorry, Mom. I forgot all about them.[4]A: Justin, come help me. We need to wash these dishes before your mother gets home.B: Oh, Dad. I'd like to help, but I have to call Laurie. It's reallyimportant. [5]A: Aimee, I think the dog is trying to tell you something!B: Well, I can't possibly take him out right now. I'm doing my nails(4) Apologies AA: Hi. I'm your new neighbor, George Rivera. I live next door.B: Oh, hi. I'm Stephanie Lee.A: So, you just moved in? Do you need anything?B: Not right now. But thanks.A: Well, let me know if you do. Um, by the way, would you mind turning your stereo down? The walls are really thin, so the sound goes right through to my apartment.B: Oh, I'm sorry! I didn't realize that. I'll make sure to keep the volume down. Oh, by the way, is there a good Italian restaurant in the neighborhood?A: Yeah. There's a great one a couple of blocks from here. Try their lasagna. It's delicious! (5)Apologies BA: Hello. I'm sorry to bother you, but I think your car is parked in my space downstairs.B: Really?A: Yes. Do you drive a blue Honda?B: Yes, I do.A: Well, there's a blue Honda parked in space 13 and that's my space.B: Oh, I'm so sorry. My son must have put it in the wrong space. Ours is the one right next to yours-number 12. Let me get my keys, and I'll go right down and move the car.A: Thanks.B: And I'll make sure my son doesn't do it again.A: I appreciate it.(6) Apologies CA: Gee, Bob, you're really late. You said you'd be here at six, and look at the time: It's almost six thirty!B: I'm really sorry. Tell you what: I'll pay for dinner.A: Oh, it's all right. You don't have to do that.B: No, I want to pay. You had to wait for me almost half an hour.A: Well, hey, OK-if you insist. Thanks!A: Hi, Sally. What happened to you on Sunday?。
成熙英语高级班听力脚本
成熙英语高级班听力脚本大家好，我们今天来谈论一个有趣的话题：“成熙英语高级班听力脚本”。
现在越来越多的人开始学习英语，由于英语是国际上最常用的语言，学习正确的英语口语和写作非常重要。
考虑到这一点，成熙英语机构推出了“成熙英语高级班听力脚本”，旨在帮助学生提高英语听力水平。
“成熙英语高级班听力脚本”主要针对高级级别的学生，旨在帮助他们更好地掌握英语听力技能和技巧。
该脚本主要分为三个部分，分别是识别单词，理解句子和按顺序回答问题。
第一部分要求学生能够识别容易发音相似的英语单词，如备忘录和备注，概念和景观，尤其是非常重要的英语考试单词。
在这部分，学生还可以学习识别英语句法结构所指定的重要单词和表达。
第二部分要求学生能够准确理解英语句子的表达，回答有关题目，分析有关文章的句子结构，识别句子中重要的信息，提取出相应的细节信息，以及思考如何用正确的语法形式表达更复杂的句子。
第三部分要求学生按顺序回答问题，考察学生对句子或文章结构的掌握程度，以及他们是否能够理解句子中所传达的信息。
此外，学生还需要具备回答问题的基本的英语语法技巧，以及有足够的听力技巧，如解码，听懂句子结构，识别重要信息，进行重新组合等。
通过“成熙英语高级班听力脚本”，学生们可以更好地提高自己的英语听力水平，从而在学习中更加深入。
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此外，成熙英语机构还提供其他英语课程，包括语法、口语、阅读理解、翻译等，以帮助学生提高英语能力，使他们能够在学习和生活中取得更好的效果。
总之，成熙英语机构推出的“成熙英语高级班听力脚本”旨在帮助学生提高英语水平，并为学生们提供英语学习的可靠解决方案。
剑桥英语-中级班-听力脚本(剑桥二)
剑桥英语中级班听力脚本(剑桥二)Unit 1(1) rm really sorry:Ted: Oh, I'm really sorry. Are you OK?An a: I'm fine. But rm not very good at this.Ted: Neither am I. Say, are you from South America?Ana: Yes, I am origi nally. I was born in Arge ntina.Ted: Did you grow up there?Ana: Yes, I did, but my family moved here eight years ago whe n I was in high school.Ted: And where did you lear n to rollarblade?Ana: Here in the park. This is only my sec ond time.Ted: Well, it's my first time. Can you give me some less ons?Ana: Sure. Just follow me.Ted : By the way, my n ame is Ted.Ana: And I'm Ana. Nice to meet you.Hey, hey! that was funTed: Hey, hey! that was fun. Thank you for the less on!Ana: No problem. So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?Ted: I work in a travel age ncy.Ana: Really! What do you do there?Ted: I'm in charge of their computers.Ana: Oh, so you're a computer specialist.Ted: Well, sort of. Yeah, I guess so.Ana: That's great. The n maybe you can give me some help with a computer course rm tak ing. Ted: Oh, sure...But on ly if you promise to give me some more rollarbladi ng less ons.An a: It's a deal!(2) Where are you from origi nally, Yu HongIn terviewer: Where are you from origi nally, Yu Hong?Yu Hong: I'm from Chin a...from n ear Shan ghai.In terviewer: And whe n did you move here?Yu Hon g: I came here after I graduated from college. That was in 1992.In terviewer: And what do you do now?Yu Hong: I'm a tran sportati on engin eer.In terviewer: I see. So you 're an immigra nt to the Un ited States.Yu Hong: Yes, that's right.In terviewer: What are some of difficulties of being an immigra nt in the U.S.?Yu Hong: Oh, that's not an easy questi on to an swer. There are so many thi ngs, really. I guess one of the biggest difficulties is that I don't have any relatives here. I mean, I have a lot of friends, but that's not the same thing. In China, on the holidays or the weekend, we visit relatives. It isn't the same here.In terviewer: 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 cook ing.(3) Hey! Are these pictures of youA: Hey! Are these pictures of you whe n you were a kid?B: Yeah! That's me in front of my un cle's beach house. Whe n I was a kid, we used to spe nd two weeks every summer.A: Wow, I bet that was fun!B: Yeah. We always had a great time. Every day we used to get up early and walk along the beach. I have a great shell collect ion. In fact, I thi nk it's still up in the attic!A: Hey, I used to collect shells, too, whe n I was a kid. But my pare nts threw them out!A: You know what I remember most about grow ing up?B: What?A: Visiting my grandparent's house … you know, on holidays and stuff. They lived way out in the coun try, and my gran ddad had a horse n amed Blackie. He taught me how to ride. I just love that horse-and she loved me, too! I used to really enjoy spending time at my gran dpare nt's house. And every time I came back, Blackie remembered me.B: Ah, memories!Unit 2(4) Why is there n ever a bus whe n you want one?A: Why is there n ever a bus whe n you want one?B: Good questi on. There aren't eno ugh buses on this route.A: Sometimes I feel like writ ing a letter to the paper.B: Good idea. You should say that we n eed more subway lin es, too.A: Yeah. There should be more public tran sportati on in gen ral.B: And fewer cars! There's too much traffic.A: Say, is that our bus coming?B: Yes, it is. But look. It's full!A: Oh, no! Let's go and get a cup of coffee. We can talk about this letter I'm going to write.A: So you are really going to write a letter to the paper?B: Sure. I'm going to say somethi ng about the buses. They're too old. We n eed more moder n buses … nice air-conditioned ones.B: And they n eed to put more buses on the road.A: Right. And there are too many cars dow ntow n, and there isn't eno ugh park ing.B: That's for sure. It's impossible to find a park ing space dow ntow n these days.A: I thi nk they should ban private cars dow ntow n betwee n nine and five.B: Oh, you mean they should n't allow any cars except taxis and buses dur ing the regular workday. Hmm … that sounds like a really good idea.(5) Quite a nu mber of thi ngsQuite a number of things have been done to help solve traffic problems in Singapore. For example, motorists must buy a special pass if they want to drive into the dow ntow n bus in ess district. They can go into the bus in ess district only if they have the pass displayed on their wi ndshield.Another thing Singapore has done is to make it more difficult to buy cars. People have to apply for a certificate if they want to buy a car. And the nu mber of certificates is limited. Not every one 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 Sin gapore as it does in, say, the Un ited States or Can ada.The other thi ng Sin gapore has done is to build an excelle nt pubic tran sportati on system. Their subway system is one of the best in the world. And there is also a very good taxi and bus system.(6) Excuse me. Could you tell meA: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the bank is?B: There's one upstairs, across from the duty-free shop.A: Oh, tha nks. Do you know what time it ope ns?B: It should be ope n now. It ope ns at 8:00A.M.A: Good. And can you tell me how ofte n the buses leave for the city?B: You n eed to check at the tran sportati on coun ter. It's right dow n the hall.A: OK. And just one more thi ng. Do you know where the n earest restroom is?B: Right behi nd you, ma'am. See that sig n?A: Oh. Tha nks a lot.A: Excuse me. It's me aga in. I'm sorry. I n eed some more in formati on-if you don't mind.B: Not at all.A: Than ks. Do you know how much a taxi costs to the city?B: Well, it depe nds on the traffic, of course. But it usually costs about forty dollars.A: Forty dollars? I guess ril take the bus. That means I have almost an hour till the n ext one. Where could I find an in expe nsive restaura nt in the airport? Maybe a fast-food place?B: Go upstairs and tur n right. You'll see the sn ack bar on your left.A: Thanks very much. Have a nice day.B: You, too.Unit 3⑺ What do you thi nk?A: What do you thi nk?B: Well, it has just as many bedroom as the last apartme nt. And the liv ing room is huge.C: But the bedroom are too small. And there isn't eno ugh closet space for my clothes.A: And it's not as cheap as the last apartme nt we saw.B: But that apartme nt was dark and din gy. And it was in a dan gerous n eighborhood.A: Let's see if the real estate age nt has somethi ng else to show us.A: Well, how do you like this space, the n?C: Oh, it's much better tha n that other one. The thi ng I like best is the bedrooms. They are too huge!B: Yes, they are nice and big.C: And there are two bathrooms! I could have my own bathroom!B: Yes, I guess you could.C: The on ly problem is the color of the livi ng room. I really don't like those dark gree n walls. A: Oh, I'm sure we can cha nge the color if we want to.(8) Creative Re ntals.A: Creative Ren tals. Good morni ng.B: Hello. I'm call ing about the apartme nt you have for rent.A: Yes. What ca n I tell you about it?B: Where is it, exactly?A: It's on King Street, just off the freeway.B: Oh, n ear the freeway. Can you hear the traffic?A: Yes, I'm afraid you do hear some. But the apartment has lots of space. It has three bedrooms and a very large liv ing roomB: I see. And is it in a new buildi ng?A: Well, the buildi ng is about fifty years old.B: Uh-huh. Well, I'll thi nk about it.A: OK. Tha nks for calli ng.B: Thank you. ByeA: Hello ?B: Hello. Is the apartme nt you're advertis ing still available?A: Yes, it is.B: Can you tell me a little about it?A: Well, it's a perfect apartme nt for one pers on. It's one room with a kitche n at one end.B: I see. And is it far away from the subway?A: There's a subway station just down the street. Actually, the apartment is located right dow ntow n, so you step out of the buildi ng and there are stores and restaura nts everywhere. But it's on a high floor, so you don't hear any street or traffic no ise.B: It sounds like just the kind of place rm look ing for. I'd like to come see it, please.A: Sure. Let me give you the address.(9) So where are you work ing nowA: So where are you work ing now, Terry?B: Oh, I'm still at the ban k. I don't like it, though.A: That's too bad. Why n ot?B: Well, it's bori ng, and it does n't pay very well.A: I know what you mea n. I don't like my job either. I wish I could find a better job.B: Actually, I don't want to work at all anymore. I wish I had a lot of money so I could retire now. A: Hmm, how old are you, Terry?B: Uh, twe nty-six.A: So how are thi ngs going with you and Susie, Terry?B: Oh, you did n't know? She and I broke up a couple of mon ths ago. We decided we n eeded a break from each other for a while. But I miss her a lot. I wish we could get back together aga in.A: I'm sure you will.B: I really hope so. So what ki nd of job would you like to look for?A: I'm not sure, but rd really like to move to ano ther city. I'm sick of this place. I n eed to live somewhere more excit ing.B: I know what you mean. It sure can get bori ng around here at times.Yeah, I really n eed a cha nge. I've bee n doing the same thi ngs for ever five years now, andI'm just not lear ning any thi ng n ew. It's the same rout ine every day, and I am really sick of sitt ing in front of a computer. I think I need to try something totally different. I want to be in a professi on that in volves meeti ng people.I really need to join a club or sports team to give me something to do on weekends. I get really bored on the weeke nds, and if I joined a club. I'd probably get to meet people and make new frie nds.I should take a typ ing course this summer. I really n eed if it for my school work. And people say that if you can type really well, it's somethi ng you'll find useful later in life.Gosh, I really have to go on a diet. I've gained ten pounds since last year, and every one tells me I look fat. And if I don't lose weight no w, I won't be able to get into any of my summer clothes.Unit 4(10) Hey, this sounds good-s nailsA: Hey, this sounds good-s nails with garlic! Have you ever eate n sn ails?B: No, I have n'tA: Oh, they're delicious! I had them last time. Like to try some?B: No, tha nks. They sound stra nge.C: Have you decided on an appetizer yet?A: Yes. I'll have the sn ails, please.C: And you, sir?B: I thi nk I'll have the fried brains.A: Fried brains? Now that really sound stra nge!A: Oh, good. Here comes the waitress now!C: Here are your sn ails, madam. And for you, sir … the fried bra ins.B: Thank you.A: Mmm, these sn ails are delicious! How are the brains?B: Well, I thi nk they're … yuck! Oh, sorry, I guess bra ins are pretty stra nge after all. Um, I thi nk rm going to order somethi ng else, if you don't mind.A: Oh, sure. Go ahead.B: Miss! Excuse me, miss!C: Yes?B: Uh, I really don't care for this appetizer. Could you bri ng me somethi ng else?C: Yes, of course. What would you like in stead?A: Try the sn ails.B: No, I don't thi nk so. I'll tell you what. Just forget an appetizer for me, and bring me a nice, juicy hamburger … medium rare…with French fries and a large soda.(11) Have you fini shed with thisA: Have you fini shed with this?B: No, I'm still drinking it. Tha nks.A: Did you order this?B: Yes, that's mine. Mmm, it looks great and smells delicious!A: Don't you like it?B: I have n't tasted it yet. I'm wait ing for the waitress to bring me a fork.A: Did you enjoy it?B: Well, it was a little tough. I thi nk it was cooked for too long.A: How is it?B: Great. Just the way I like it: black and strong.A: Your tur n or mine?B: It's my treat this time. You paid last time. Remember.Unit 5(12) rm so excited!A: I'm so excited! We have two weeks off! What are you going to do?B: I'm not sure. I guess ril just stay home. Maybe ril catch up on my readi ng. What about you? Any pla ns?A: Well, my parents have rented a condominium in Florida. rm going to take long walks along the beach every day and do lots of swim ming.B: Sounds great!A: Say, why don't you come with us? We have ple nty of room.B: Do you mea n it? I'd love to!A: So, what are you pla nning to do for your vacati on, Judy?B: Oh, I'm doing somethi ng really exotic this year. You kno w, I went to Hawaii last year, and just stayed on the beach for two weeks. This year, I'm going white-water rafti ng!A: Ooh, that sounds great. But what is it, exactly?B: Oh, well, you kno w, it's in Colorado. They have all these trips dow n the rapids. The water gets really rough, but I thi nk it'll be really excit ing. Oh, I'm doing some rock climb ing, too. A: And you call that a vacati on?(12) What are your pla ns for the summerA: What are your pla ns for the summer, Paul?B: Oh, I'd love to go and lie on a beach somewhere, but I n eed to save some money for school.I thi nk ril stay home and get a job.A: That does n't sound like much fun.B: Oh, it won't be too bad. Some of my frie nds are going to work this summer, too, so we'll do some party ing on the weeke nds.A: Have you pla nned any thi ng for the summer, Bren da?B: Yeah. I'm going to work the first month and save some mon ey. The n I'm going to go dow n to Mexico for six weeks to stay with my sister. She's worki ng in Guadalajara. She says it's really in teresti ng there, so I want to go and see what to go and see what it's like. It will also give me a cha nee to practice my Spanish. I'm really look ing forward to it.Unit 6 Sure. No problem!(13) Jason …Jas on!A: Jas on …Jas on! Turn dow n the TV a little, please.B: Oh, but this is my favorite program!A: I know. But it's too loud.B: OK. I'll turn it dow n.A: That's better. Tha nks.B: Lisa, please pick up your thi ngs.A: They're all over the liv ing room floor.B: I n a mi nute, Mom. I'm on the phone.A: OK. But do it as soon as you hang up.B: Sure. No problem.A: Good ness! Were we like this whe n we were kids?B: Defin itely!A: Have you no ticed how forgetful Dad is gett ing? He's always forgett ing where his car keys are. It drives me crazy.B: And he can n ever find his glasses either.A: I know.B: You know what drives me crazy about Mom?A: What?B: Those awful talk shows she watches on TV. She just loves them.A: Yeah, I thi nk she watches them for hours everyday.B: Oh, well. I guess they're just gett ing old. I hope I n ever get like that.A: Me, too. Hey, let's go and play a video game.B: Great idea. By the way, have you see n my glasses any where?A: James, please tur n that dow n …James!B: Yes, Mom?A: Turn that dow n. It's much too loud.B: Sorry, Mom. I had it tur ned up because I wan ted to hear the game.A: Molly, put the groceries away, please. There's ice cream in one of the bags.B: I can't right now, Dad. I'm doing my homework.A: What's this, James!B: Yeah, Mom?A: Why are there all these wet towels on the bathroom floor? Please pick them up and hang them up to dry.B: Gosh, I'm really sorry, Mom. I forgot all about them.A: Just in, come help me. We n eed to wash these dishes before your mother gets home.B: Oh, Dad. I'd like to help, but I have to call Laurie. It's really importa nt.A: Aimee, I thi nk the dog is trying to tell you somethi ng!B: Well, I can't possibly take him out right now. I'm doing my n ails(14) Hi. I'm your new n eighborA: Hi. I'm your new n eighbor, George Rivera. I live n ext door.B: Oh, hi. I'm Stepha nie Lee.A: So, you just moved in? Do you n eed any thi ng?B: Not right now. But tha nks.A: Well, let me know if you do. Um, by the way, would you mind tur ning your stereo dow n? The walls are really thi n, so the sound goes right through to my apartme nt.B: Oh, I'm sorry! I did n't realize that. I'll make sure to keep the volume dow n. Oh, by the way, is there a good Italia n restaura nt in the n eighborhood?A: Yeah. There's a great one a couple of blocks from here. Try their lasag na. It's delicious!A: Hello. I'm sorry to bother you, but I thi nk your car is parked in my space dow nstairs.B: Really?A: Yes. Do you drive a blue Hon da?B: Yes, I do.A: Well, there's a blue Honda parked in space 13 and that's my space.B: Oh, I'm so sorry. My son must have put it in the wrong space. Ours is the one right n ext to yours-nu mber 12. Let me get my keys, and I'll go right dow n and move the car.A: Tha nks.B: And I'll make sure my son does n't do it aga in.A: I appreciate it.A: Gee, Bob, you're really late. You said you'd be here at six, and look at the time: It's almostsix thirty!B: I'm really sorry. Tell you what: I'll pay for dinn er.A: Oh, it's all right. You don't have to do that.B: No, I want to pay. You had to wait for me almost half an hour.A: Well, hey, OK-if you in sist. Tha nks!A: Hi, Sally. What happe ned to you on Su nday?B: Su nday? What do you mea n?A: You don't remember? I had a party, and I in vited you.B: Oh, gosh. Of course you did-a nd I completely forgot about it. I was busy all day help ing my brother with his car, and I guess I just forgot. Sorry. How did the party go, any way?A: It was great, but we missed you.B: Gee, now I really feel bad.Unit 8(15) Did you know n ext week is Hallowee n?A: Did you know n ext week is Hallowee n? It's on October 31B: So what do you do on Hallowee n? We don't have that holiday in Russia.A: Well, it's a day whe n kids dress up in masks and costumes. They knock on people's doors and ask for candy by saying words “Trick or treat!"B: Hmm. Sounds in teresti ng.A: But it's not just for kids. Lots of people have costume parties. Hey … my friend Pete is hav ing a party. Would you like to go?B: Sure. I'd love to.A: So are we going to wear costumes to the party?B: Of course. That's half the fun. Last year I ren ted this great Dracula costume, and this year rm going as a clow n.A: A clow n? Yes, you would make a good clow n.B: Hey!A: Oh, I'm just kiddi ng. What about me? What kind of costume should I wear?B: Why don't you go as a witch? I saw a terrific witch outfit at the costume store.A: A witch … yeah, that's a good idea. So after I scare people, you can make them laugh.(16) You look beautiful in that kimo no, Mari.A: You look beautiful in that kim ono, Mari. Is this your weddi ng photo?B: Yes, it is.A: Do most Japa nese wome n wear kim onos whe n they get married?B: Yes, many of them do. Then after the weddi ng cere mony, the bride usually cha nges into a Wester n bridal dress duri ng the recepti on.A: Oh, I did n't know that.A: Did you get married in a church, Mari?B: No, the cerem ony was held at a shri ne.A: Oh, a shri ne …B: Yes, we were married by a priest in a traditi onal Shi nto ceremony.A: Hmm. And who went to the cere mony?B: Well, only the immediate family attended the ceremony…you know, our parents, gran dpare nts, brothers and sisters-A: And what about the receptio n? What was that like?B: Lots of friends and relatives came to the reception •…about a hundred people. And the first thi ng happe ned was that the main guests gave formal speeches.A: Speeches?B: Yes, and the n after that, all the guests were served a formal meal. While every one was eating and drinking, lots of other guests gave short speeches or sang songs. Some of the speeches were funny.A: Sou nds like fun!B: Yes, the songs and speeches are all part of the en terta inment duri ng a weddi ng recepti on. And then, at the end of the reception, each guest received a present for coming to the weddi ng.A: A prese nt from the bride and groom?B: Yes, it's a Japa nese custom.A: What a nice custom!Unit 9 Back to the futureA: Ugh! I feel awful. I really have to stop smok ing.B: So why don't you quit?A: Well, if I quit, I might gain weight!B: A lot of people do, but...A: And if I gain weight, I won't be able to fit into any of clothes!B: Well, you can always go on a diet.A: Oh, no. I'm terrible at los ing weight on diets. So if my clothes don't fit, I'll have to buy new on es. I'll have to get a part-time job, an d...B: Liste n, it is hard to quit, but it's not that hard. Do you want to know how I did it?A: Well, giv ing up smok ing isn't really as hard as you thi nk. I man aged to do it, so it can't be that difficult. You should try ni coti ne gum. You chew it just like regular chew ing gum, and you don't feel like smok ing.B: Well, I guess it's worth a try.A: The n eighborhood sure has cha nged!B: What was this place like before, Gran dpa?A: Well, there used to be a grocery store right here on this corn er. Hmm. It was pretty quiet. Not many people lived here the n.B: These days, the populati on is grow ing fast.A: Yeah. I bet they'll tear dow n all these old buildi ngs soon. In a few years, there will be justmalls and high-rise apartme nts.B: Hey, that does n't sound too bad!A: No, but I'll miss the old days.A: How long have you bee n liv ing here?B: Oh, for over twenty years.A: And have you no ticed a lot of cha nges duri ng that time?B: Oh, yes, quite a few. This is a much nicer place to live now tha n it used to be. It's much gree ner. Whe n I first moved here, there were n't many trees around. But over the last few years, the city has pla nted trees everywhere. It's made such a differe nee.A: How do you like liv ing here?B: Well, it's an interesting city. But you really need a car here; otherwise, you can't go any where. There used to be a good bus system, but there isn't anymore.A: Why is that?B: Oh, I thi nk they expect every one to have a car, so they don't bother to provide dece nt bus service. It's gett ing worse and worse. These days, you have to wait for ages for a bus. And whe n one fin ally shows up, it's usually full!A: I can't believe how much this n eighborhood has cha nged!B: What do you mea n?A: Well, whe n Joe and I first bought this house-that was almost 20 years ago, of course-there were lots of young couples with little childre n livi ng on this street.B: I don't see any kids out today.A: That's because they've all grow n up and moved out of their pare nts' house. Just about the only young childre n we see around here these days are the gran dchildre n whe n they come to visit. It's gotte n way too quiet around here.Unit 10 I don't like work ing on weeke nds!A: Any in terest ing jobs listed on the Internet today?B: Well, there are a lot of retail jobs-selli ng clothes and stuff. But you have to work Saturdays and Sun days.A: Hmm. I hate work ing on weeke ndsB: Hmm … so do I. Oh, here's a job in sales. It's a job selling children's books to bookstores. A: That sounds in teresti ng.B: Yeah. Let's see. You n eed to have a driver's lice nse. And you have to work some eve nin gs. A: I don't mind work ing eve nings duri ng the week. And I enjoy driv ing. So, what's the phone nu mber?B: It's 7983455A: Delta Educati on.B: Hello. I'm call ing about the job you advertised for a salespers on. Is it still available?A: Yes, it is.B: Well, can you tell me somethi ng about the job?A: Sure. Our company sells educational books for children. We're looking for part-time salespeople to promote our books to local bookstores.B: That sounds in terest in g. I'm a stude nt, and I'm look ing for part-time work.A: Well, perhaps you'd like to come in for an in terview.B: Yes, I would.A: Oh, just one thi ng we did n't men ti on in the advertiseme nt. Some of our books are in Spani sh, so we'd like to hire some one who speaks Spani sh.B: Oh, as a matter of fact, I do.A: Good. Well, let me arra nge a time for you to come in for an in terview.A: So what ki nd of job are you look ing for?B: Well, I have n't made up my min d. I love work ing with people, and I love traveli ng. I don't want a job where rm stuck in an office all day. I want to get out and see the world.A: Are you in terested in worki ng in bus in ess? That's where you can sometimes make good mon ey.B: I'm not really in terested in maki ng a lot of money at this point in my life. I'll worry about that laterA: What kind of career are you pla nning for yourself?B: I don't kno w. I thi nk I'd like to have a job where I can help people. Everybody else in my family is in law or bus in ess-you know, bori ng stuff like that. That's just not for me. I know I'd like to work overseas, though. Maybe in a children's hospital in a developing country. But that's a long way away. I have to get into medical school first, and that's not going to be easy!A: What kind of job do I have in kind? Well, I don't want a regular nine-to - five job. Eve ntually, I'd like to get into act in g-maybe eve n break into movies. But I guess that won't happe n for a while.B: So what are you doing in the mean time?A: Well, I work out at the gym n early every day. I n eed to be really fit. And rm tak ing acti ng less ons as well so that I feel comfortable in front of the crowd. I just had some pictures take n to show to age nts in the city. Would you like to see them?B: Sure.A bossA: How do you like your new boss?B: She's OK. I just wish she'd learn to lighte n up a little.A: What do you mea n?B: Oh, she n ever enjoys a joke. She n ever laughs. It's hard to eve n get a smile out of her.A Co-workerA: Look what Mary gave me! Isn't this a great book?B: Yeah, it is! Mary's so sweet-she's always giv ing her frie nds and co-workers prese nts. I wish there were more people like her in this world!A teacherA: What do you thi nk of the new French teacher?B: Well, she's king of stra nge. She's in a good mood one minute and in a terrible mood the next.A relativeA: Hey, what's wrong?B: I'm fed up with my brother! It seems as if he's always angry at me somethi ng.A: Really?B: Yeah. He gets up upset so easily. I don't know what's the matter with him.A: I don't know what classed to take this semester. I can't decide what I want to do with my life. Have you thought about it, Bren da?B: Yes, I have. I thi nk I'd make a good jour nalist because I love writi ng.A: Maybe I could be a teacher because I'm very creative. And I like worki ng with kids.B: Oh, I would n't want to be a teacher. I'm too in patie nt.A: I know one thi ng I could n ever do.B: What's that?A: I could n ever be a stockbroker because I'm not good at making decisi ons quickly.A: My history professor says I should thi nk about a career in politics. But I don't thi nk rd make a good politicia n.B: Why not, Bren da?A: Oh, you know me. I'm terrible at speak ing in front of a lot of people-you kno w, like giv ing speeches and thi ngs. And politicia ns have to speak in public all the time.B: That's true. You know, that reminds me of a problem I'm hav ing.A: What is it?B: You know my pare nts have a really successful restaura nt, right? Well, my father wan ts me to be the man ager.A: And you don't want go?B: No, not at all. I'd be a terrible man ager. I'm much too disorga ni zedUnit 11 It's really worth seei ng!A: We are now approaching the famous Statue of Liberty, which has welcomed visitors to New YorkHarbor si nee 1886.B: Wow! Look at it.A: I ncredible, is n't it?B: The statue was give n to the Un ited States by the people of Fran ce. It was desig ned by the French sculptor Bartholdi.A: It's really huge. Do we get to go in side?B: Of course. We can climb the stairs all the way up to the crow n.A: Stairs? There's no elevator?B: Not to the top. But it's just 142 steps!Let me tell you a little more about the statue before you climb to the top. In case you're won der ing what the statue is made of, it has a framework in side that's made of iron; the outer skin is。
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Chris: Do you have a date for the party yetKim: Actually, I don’t ……Do you think you could help me find oneChris: Hmm. What kind of guys do you likeKim: Oh, I like guys who aren’t too serious and who have a good sense of humor. You know ... like you.Chris: OK. What elseKim: Well, I’d prefer someone I have something in common with – who I can talk to easily.Chris: I think I know just the guy for you. Bob Branson. Do you know him Kim: No, I don’t think so.Chris: Let me arrange for you to meet him, and you can tell me what you think.B Listen to Chris and Kim discussing Bob after Kim met him. How did Kim like himChris: So, what’s the Verdict What did you think of BobKim: Well, I was worried at first especially when I saw that he wears not one but two earrings, I thought he might turn out to be one of those guys who are into heavy rock music and stuff like that. You know what I meanChris: But he’s just a regular kind of guy, rightKim: Yeah, we got along really well!Chris: I just knew you’d like him.Kim: Yeah, I do, and he’s really funny. He had me laughing hystericallyduring dinner. I think the people sitting next to us in the restaurant thought we were crazy.Chris: So, are you two going to get together againKim: Definitely, in fact, we’re going to a concert tomorrow night.Chris: That’s great.P4Listening What are they likeB Listen to conversations about what the people above are like.Write down two adjectives for each person. How similar were your guesses1. AndreaA: So, have you seen Andrea latelyB: Yeah, I see her pretty often. We work together at a café latté.A: How’s she doing, I’ve been meaning to call her.B: Well, to be honest! I’ve always thought she’s a little difficult. But these days, I find her impossible.A: What do you meanB: Oh, you know how she is. She has such strong ideas about everything. If you don’t agree with her she lets you know what she thinks of you.A: Yes, that’s true. But that’s why we love her, rightB: Yeah, I guess so. But she’s changed a lot since she starte d talked about herself all the time and she always manages to mention how good she is at everything she does.A: Hmm. Maybe I won’t call her after all.2. JamesA: Are you going to James party on SaturdayB: Of course, James always gives the best parties. And there are always lots of interesting new people to meet.A: That’s true. I don’t know where he manages to find them all.B: Well, you know what he’s like. He makes friends very easily. He reallylikes talking to people, and he loves inviting people over.A: Ur – Ur, he invited me for dinner last Saturday, what a feast!B: Yeah, he’s a great cook too.A: After dinner I offered to help clean up, he told me not to worry about it. He said he’d take care of it in the morning. He was like. It’s nothing, no big deal. B: Yup, that sounds like James.3. Mr. JohnsonA: Have you met the new apartment managerB: Mr. Johnson Hmm. Yeah, I met him last week. He’s… a little strange.A: Yeah, he is. I’m not sure I like him. He’s hard to predict. Sometimeshe’s pretty cheerful and talkative,and the next day he doesn’t even say hello. I think he must have personal problems or something.B: I think you’re right. And have you noticed that half the time when he says he’s going to do something, he never actually does it He told me three times he’d come to fix the light in my kitchen, and he still hasn’t done it.Unit 2Career movesA listen and practice.Tracy: Good news! I’ve found a summer job!Mark: That’s great! Anything interestingT: Yes, working at an amusement park. Doesn’t that sound fantasticM: Sure, it does.T: So, have you found anythingM: Nothing yet, but I’ve got a couple of leads. One is working as an internfor a record company – mostly answering phones. Or I can get a landscaping job again. T: Being an inte rn sounds more interesting than landscaping. And it’s probably not as hard!M: Yeah, but a landscaper earns more money than an intern. And you get a great tan!B Listen to the rest of the conversation. What is Tracy going to do at the amusement parkM: So what will you be doing at the amusement park, exactlyT: Actually, I’ll have two jobs. First, I’ll be working at a place called Children’s World.They have all kinds of interesting games and educational activities for young kids. I have to go to a training program for three days before I start to find out how everything works.M: Three days Wow, the equipment must be pretty high-tech!T: Oh, it is –a lot of computers and interesting devices. It’s just the kind of stuff that kids love.M: Well, it sounds like the perfect job for you. I know how much you live kids. So what’s your other jobT: Well. I’ll also be one of the people who walks around the park greeting people. M: Do you mean you’ll have to dress up in a costumeT: Yes, as a cartoon character! I kno w, I know. It sounds silly. And it’s certainly not as rewarding as working in Children’s World, but it’s part of the job.CarolsWoman: So where are you working this summer, CarolsCarlos: I’m working as a tutor in a learning center for kids.W: Interesting. What kinds of things do the kids do thereC: They work on subjects they need help in, uh, mainly math and English. W: Is your job hardC: No, not at all. The kids work on computers most of the time. We have to help them get started and when they run into problems.W: Do you enjoy itC: Oh, yes. Working with kids is so much more fun than working with adults. And I get to choose my own hours. As long as I work eight hours a day, I can come in at any time from 8 . TO 9 .W: Lucky you!PaulWoman: Paul, did you find a summer job, yetPaul: Yeah, I’m working in a restaurant.W: Oh, how’s it goingP: Oh, the money’s not bad.W: What are you doing Are you waiting tablesP: I wish! No. I’m working in the kitchen. I cut up stuff for the chef –vegetables and meat and things.I also wash the dishes.W: Oh, yuck.P: Yeah. It’s pretty hard work. I didn’t realize how hot it is in a restaurant kitchen until I took this job.W: So why don’t you quitP: I’d love to, but I need the money.JuliaMan: So what kind of job did you find for the summerJulia: I’m working for a marketing company. I’m doing telephone marketing.M: Oh, so you’re one of those people who drives me crazy by calling me up and trying to persuade me to buy something that I have absolutely no need for.J: Exactly.M: Do you like itJ: Believe it or not, I do. It’s mostly a bunch of students working there, and we have a lot of fun when we’re not making calls. It’s really easy, too, since we just have to read from a script.M: Are you doing this full timeJ: Yes, but I work from two in the afternoon until eleven at night, so I get to sleep as late as I want to in the morning.Unit 3Could you do me a favorP142 ConversationA Listen and practice.Jack: Hi, Rod. This is Jack.Rod: Oh, hi, Jack. What’s upJ: I’m going to my best friend’s wedding this weekend. I’d love to videotape it. Would you mind if I borrowed you video cameraR: Um, yeah. That’s OK, I guess. I don’t think I’ll need it for anything.J: Thanks a million.R: Sure. Have you used a video camera b efore It’s pretty easy.J: Yeah, a couple of times. Would it be OK if I picked it up on Friday night R: Fine. No problem.B Listen to two more telephone calls Jack makes. What else does he want to borrow from friends Do they agree to lend them to him1.Andy: Hello.Jacj: Hi, Andy. This is Jack.A: Oh, hi, Jack.J: I was wondering if you could do me a favor.A: That depends.J: Well, I have to go to a wedding this weekend. Would it be OK if I borrowed your navy blue suitA: Oh, sure. No problem.J: Thanks a lot. I’ll come by and pick it up tonight.A: That’s fine.2.Rose: Rose Rizzo.Jack: Hi, Rose. This is Jack.R: Oh, hello. How are youJ: Pretty good, thanks. Listen, the reason I’m calling is I have a really big favor to ask you.R: YesJ: Remember I tol d you about that friend of mine who’s getting married to a woman he met in Barcelona导读：R:Yeah,J:Well,thewedding’sthisSaturdayafternoon,andit’soutinthecountry–aboutanhour’sdrivefromhere–:Gee成熙高级英语听力脚本R: Yeah, I remember. AndJ: Well, the wedding’s this Saturday afternoon, and it’s out in the country –about an hour’s drive from here – and I was wondering if I could borrow your car for the afternoon to get there.R: Gee, Jack, I’d really love to help you out, but I’m going to be needing my car all weeke nd. I’ve got a friend coming in from out of town, and I promised to show her the sights.J: Oh, OK. I understand. Anyway, how are things I haven’t seen you for ages. R: Oh, pretty good.P165 ListeningA Listen to three telephone conversations. Write down what each caller requests. Does the other person agree to the request Check (√) Yes or No.1. TinaRobert: HelloTina: Hi, Robert. This is Tina.R: Hi, Tina. What’s upT: Well, actually, I was wondering if you’d mind lending me your camera for a few days. I want to take some photos of my new apartment to send to my folks. R: Sure. You can borrow it.T: Oh, thanks a million.2. MikeMike: Hi, Sandy. This is Mike.Sandy: Oh, hi. How are things with youM: Pretty good. Listen. I was wondering if I could use your video game system over the weekend.S: You mean my Sony Play StationM: Yeah. My sister’s asked me to take care of my niece and nephew over the weekend –they’re six and eight –and I thought it would be a great way to keep them busy.S: That’s a good idea – kids that age love video games – but, well, I have bad news: My machine isn’t working.I’ve been meaning to take it in to get fixed, but I haven’t gotten around to it. M: Oh, too bad.S: But you know you can always rent one. Most video stores have machines to rent. You just have to leave a deposit.M: Oh, perfect. I’ll do that. Thanks, Sandy.S: No problem.3. PhilPhil: Hi, Greg. It’s Phil.Greg: Hi. What’s upP: Not much, but I was wondering if I could ask you for a favor.G: Hmm…maybe. Try me!P: Well, I have to go out of town for a few days next week.G: Uh-huh.P: Could I leave Polly with you while I’m goneG: Polly Who’s PollyP: You know – Polly, my bird.G: Oh, yeah. I forgot, your bird. I don’t know, Phil. I really don’t like birds very much. They’re messy, and they make a lot of noise, and…P: No, not Polly. She’s really a great bird. She’s really clean and very quiet. She won’t bother you – I promise.G: Oh, all right. I’ll do it.P: Thanks. I really appreciate it. I’ll bring her over on Tuesday night.G: OK. But you owe me one!P178 ConversationA Listen and practice.Amy: HelloJeff: Hello. May I speak to Sophia, pleaseA: I’m sorry, she’s not in right now. Would you like to leave a messageJ: Yes, please. This is Jeff. Would you tell her that Tony is having a party on Saturday A: Un-huh.J: And would you ask her if she’d like to go with meA: All right, Peter. I’ll give her the message.J: No, this is Jeff, not Peter.A: Oh, I’m sorry.J: By the way, who’s PeterB Listen to Amy talking to Sophia. Who is Peter Is Sophia going to go to the party with JeffSophia: Hi! I’m home!A: Oh, hi.S: Did anyone callA: Uh-huh. Your old friend Peter called a few hours ago. He’s going to be in town on Saturday and wants to get together with you Saturday night. He said to call him. S: Oh, super! I haven’t seen Peter in almost a year. Any other callsA: Uh, yeah. Jeff called. He wants to know if you want to go to Tony’s party with him. S: Oh. When is Tony’s partyA: On Saturday.S: Oh, perfect. That’s the same night I’m going to get together with Peter, so I have an excuse not to go. Even if I weren’t going out with Peter, I wouldn’t go anywhere with Jeff. Oh, he’s such a pain!A: Oh, he didn’t s ound so bad. He sounded kind of sweet.S: Yeah, yeah, I guess he is. It’s just that I don’t want to go out with him –and he just doesn’t seem to get the message. Do me a favor. Amy: If he calls again, could you just tell him I’m not homeA: Hmm. OK.Unit 4What a story!P202 Conversation StorytellingA Listen and practice.Jake: What an awful story! A couple was sailing their yacht from Hawaii to Mexico. While they were crossing the Pacific, their boat hit a whale and sank!Anne: Is that true What happened to the whaleJ: It doesn’t say! Oh and here’s another one. A guy in Los Angles was robbing a bank. But as he was escaping, he got caught in the revolving door.A: I guess it was his first bank robbery!J: Yeah. On and listen to this. Some guy got locked out of his house, so he tried to get in through the chimney.A: Don’t tell me! He got stuck in the chimney!J: Exactly. And he was still trying to get out two days later when the police rescued him.1.A man who considered himself a snake charmer was strangled to death on Sunday by a three-and-a-half-meter boa constrictor in a town in Thailand. It seemsthat the man rushed to see the giant snake after friends told him the serpent was seen beside one of the town’s main roads. The snake ch armer put it around his neck; while he and his friends were walking home, the snake strangled him to death.2.Early Tuesday morning in California, two police officers who were pursuing a car thief down Hollywood Boulevard in a high-speed chase were rescued by the thief. During the chase, the officers’ car overturned and fell into a shallow river. The officers couldn’t get out of the car, which was rapidly filling up with water. The thief went back to the scene of the accident and helped rescue the officers. The Hollywood Police Department has decided to drop charges against the thief for saving the officers’ lives.A Listen and practice.Brian: Someone stole my wallet last night!Kate: Oh no! What happenedB: Well, I was working out, and I had put my stuff in my locker, just like I always do. When I came back, someone had stolen my wallet. I guess I’d forgotten to lock the locker.K: I’m sorry. That’s terrible! Did you lose much moneyB: Only about $20. But I lost my credit card and my driver’s licen se. What a pain!B Listen to the rest of the conversation. What did Kate have stolen once Where was she What happenedK: Hmm. That reminds me of when I had my purse stolen last year.B: Really What happenedK: Well, it was when I was in Belgium. I was on my way to the airport, so I was standing on the side of the road with my bags, trying to figure out the bus schedule. Anyway, this a bunch of guys came by and asked if they could help me. They spokevery broken English, and I couldn’t really understand what they were saying. I really just wanted them to leave me alone. Finally, they left and when I looked down, I realized my purse had disappeared. It had my wallet in it with all my traveler’s checks and my money and my credit card. Well, luckily, I had put my airline ticket and my passport in one of my carry-on bags.B: How awful! So what did you doK: Well, first I screamed at the top of my lungs and tried to run after the guys – but they were long gone. Then – this sounds really corny – I did just what I had seen people do on TV: I called my credit card company.B: Were they helpfulK: They were lifesavers! In no time at all, they’d given me new traveler’s checks and a new credit card, and sent me on my way.Review of Units 1-4P262 Listening Favorite gripesA Listen to two people discussing these topics. Complete the chart.1 Taxi driversA: It really upsets me when taxi drivers drive so fast. I’m always terrified of having an accident.B: That doesn’t really bother me. I like to get where I’m going quickly. But I can’t stand it when they have their radios turned up all the way full blast. You can’t even hear yourself think!2 People with dogsA: I hate it when people take their dogs into a park and let them make messes all over the place. It’s so irresponsible!B: You know what bothers me I hate it when they go out and leave their dog at home, barking all day.3 TV commercialsA: I can’t stand it when they show the same commercial twice in a row. Why do they do chat It drives me crazy!B: The thing that bothers me the most is when they interrupt a ball game at the most exciting moment to show some stupid commercial.4 Store clerksA: It really upsets me when store clerks pretend they haven’t noticed you and just stand around chatting to each other. It’s so rude.B: Yeah. Or on the other hand, they give you the hard sell, and try to get you to buy something you don’t really want.Unit 5Crossing cultures10 Listening Unique customsListen to three people describing unique customs they observed while traveling. Complete the chart.1. AliceOne thing that I never really got used to when I was traveling in Asia was the way导读：’sbecausetheywanttoshowthatthey’成熙高级英语听力脚本people make noise when they drink soup. I think it’s because they want to show that they’re really enjoying their food so they make a loud slurping noise. It always bothered me. I guess it’s because my parents spent years when I was a kid telling me not to make noise while I was eating.2. MarkWhen I lived in Spain, I was surprised at how late people eat in the evening. When you’re invited to dinner, you are asked to come around nine o’clock and you usually don’t start dinner until ten. And people stay terribly late –sometimes until two in the morning or even later. I found it difficult. How does one get up and go to work or school the next day after eating and drinking until three in the morning3. SusanI lived in the Middle East for a while, and when I went out, I had to obey the local custom of wearing something over my head and wearing a dress that covered my whole body. At first, I found it a real nuisance, but after a while, I got used to it and even started to like it. You feel really secure, and also you don’t have to worry about what to wear all the tim e.Unit 6What’s wrong with itP342 Conversation:Listen and practice.Clerk: Can I help youHelen: Yes, I’d like to return this jacket.C: Is there something the matter with itH: Yes. I didn’t notice when I bought it, but there are a few problems. First, it has a tear in the lining.C: Hmm, actually, it’s torn in several places.H: And some of the buttons are very loose, this one came off, in fact. And there’s a stain on the collar.C: I’m really sorry about this. Would you like to exch ange it for another oneH: Well, to be honest, I don’t think this jacket is very well made. I’d rather get a refund.C: I understand. Do you have the receiptP364 Listening Fair exchangeListen to three customers returning items they purchased. Complete the chart. 1.C: Can I help youM: Yes, I bought this briefcase here last week, but there’s something wrong with the lock. I can’t get it to close properly.C: Let me see. Yes, I see what you mean. The lock seems to be jammed or something. No p roblem. I’ll get you another one. Sorry about that.2.W: Hi.C: YesW: I wonder if you could take a look at these shoes I bought here. They’re pretty new, but they seem to be falling apart.C: Hmm. Let me see. Yes, this doesn’t look right. The stitch ing is coming out. How long did you say you’ve had themW: Only about a month. Here’s the receipt.C: Hmm…yes. Well, let me exchange these for you. I’m sorry for the inconvenience. 3.M: Excuse me.C: Yes, how can I help youM: You see this shirt I bought it here a few weeks ago, but the first time I washed it, the color changed: It went from bright red to light pink.C: How did you wash itM: Well, I just tossed it into the washing machine with my other clothes.C: What temperature did you useM: I usually wash my clothes in hot water, so I guess hot.C: Well, did you check the washing instructionsM: Um…maybe not.C: Well, you see here on this label It says, “Wash in cold water only.”M: Um-hmm.C: So I’m really sorry, but since you didn’t follow the washing instructions, I can’t really do anything for you.Unit 7The word we live inP402 ConversationA Listen and practice.Andy: Excuse me. Would you like to make a contribution to Greener World Carla: Sure. What are you working on right nowA: Well, we’re developing educational programs for schools. We want to show children how the oceans are being polluted by industrial waste. And we want to tell them about how fish supplies have been depleted through overfishing.C: I think what you’re doing is terrific. I wish I could do more to help.A: So, have you ever thought about becoming a member of Greener World C: No, but tell me a little more about it.B Listen to the rest of the conversation. What else has Greener World accomplished in their cityA: We’ve been active in this area for almost five years now. Are you aware of some of our other local projectsC: No, I don’t think I am.A: Well, one of the things we’ve been doing is planting trees. We have a group of volunteers involved in several tree-planting projects in different parts of the city. We’re trying to get as many trees planted as possible to help clean the air and also to help lower the temperature during the summer.C: That sounds smart.A: Uh-huh. We’ve also placed ov er 50 recycling bins around the city so that people can drop off things for recycling – cans, bottles, plastic bags, and newspapers. Last year we raised over $100,000 through recycling.C: That’s fantastic. I’d love to get involved in Greener World. Where do I sign P425 Listening: Environmental solutionsA Listen to three people describing how come serious environmental problems are being solved. Write down the problem each one talks about.1. Jenny:J: You know, I’ve been reading a lot about the prob lem of landfills – and it really has me worried.M: WhyJ: Well, it seems that the easiest way of disposing of trash is by burying it in landfills. The problem is that in many countries the landfills have already been filled up, and it’s hard to find places to start new ones. No one wants a huge landfill anywhere near their neighborhood.M: So what’s the solutionJ: Well, there is no easy solution. But many cities are trying to do more recycling so that they can reduce the amount of stuff that goes into the landfills.2. Adam:W: I can’t believe it’s become dangerous to get a suntan. What is this world coming toA: Well, the sun has never been good for you, but it’s really dangerous now. You see, the ozonosphere, which helps protect us from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, has been damaged by pollution in the air. When the ozone layer gets too thin, it can cause an increase in skin cancer and other problems.W: But is there anything we can do to solve the problemA: Sure. One of the biggest threats to the ozone layer is cars – the exhaust gases from cars. The best way to save the ozone layer is to drive less. So in many places, people are being asked to carpool.3. Kate:K: You know, you always hear about air pollution, but not many people are aware of the problem of water pollution.M: You mean in the oceansK: No. I mean polluted drinking water. It’s a problem in almost every major city in the world. Almost all our rivers and lakes – where we get our drinking water from –are being polluted in some way by businesses farms, homes, industries, and other sources. And even though the water most of us drink is treated, it’s still not 100 percent pure.M: So what’s the solutionK: Well, it’s a complicated problem to solve, but basically what’s involved is treating all waste products more carefully so that dangerous chemicals and bacteria don’t get into our water supply.P43ConversationA Listen and practice.Andy: You know, there’s a factory outside town that’s pumping chemicals into the river.Carla: How can they do that Isn’t that against the lawA: Yes, it is. But a lot of companies ignore those laws.C: That’s terrible! What can Greener World doA: Well, on thing to do about it is to talk to the management.C: What if that doesn’t workA: Well, then another way to stop them is to get a TV station to run a story on it.C: Yes! Companies hate bad publicity. By the way, what’s the name of this company A: It’s called Apex Industries.C: Oh no! My uncle is one of their top executives!C Listen to the rest of the conversation. What do Andy and Carla decide to do Carla: Wait a minute, Before Greener World does anything, shouldn’t we make sure that we’ve got our facts straightAndy: Absolutely. The best thing to do is to monitor the situation over the next several weeks to see what exactly is happening.C: How do we do thatA: Well, we can take pictures of the river and even take water samples to see how had the situation is.C: OK. And maybe I could talk to my uncle about it.A: Oh, no, I don’t think that’s a good idea. Not yet, anyway.C: Why notA: I don’t think we want to say anything to anyone until we have a clearer picture of what is going on. After we’ve monitored the situation for a while, then we can decide whether we need to have a meeting with a representative of the company to tell them what we’ve discovered. OK, CarlaC: OK.Unit 8Learning to learnP462 ConversationA Listen and practice.Paula: Do you want to take a class with me at the community collegeJason: Maybe. What are they offeringP: Well, here’s the course catalog. Take a look.J: Hmm. They’ve got a lot of language classes –Chinese, German, Japanese. Would you rather learn an Asian language or a European oneP: Um, actually, I think I’d rather take an art class. They have one on landscape photography and another on making videos.J: That sounds OK. But I think I’d prefer studying video to learning about photography.导读：P:OH,成熙高级英语听力脚本P: OH, wait. It says here that you need to provide your own video equipment. J: Oh, I’d rather not spend a lot of money. Let’s see what else they’re offering.B Listen to the rest of the conversation. What course do they decide to take WhyPaula: Hmm. Hey, this sounds kind of interesting: the art of bonsai.Jason: Wha t’s bonsaiP: You know, those miniature trees they grow in little tubs. It says here that they have a course on how to grow them, and on how to develop a business selling bonsais. Apparently, you can sell them for up to $500 apiece.J: Really Wow! That does sound good. We could learn how to grow them and then maybe set up a little business.P: Yeah. We could do it out at my dad’s place. He has lots of room to grow things in his garden.J: Is the course expensive Do you have to buy any special equipmentP: It says no special equipment is required except plant containers and some young trees.J: Let’s check it out, then.P48Listening:A Listen to three people talking about the part-time courses they took recently. Complete the chart.1. LindaM: So, Linda, what have you been doing with yourselfL: Not much. Oh, wait! That’s not true. I took this great dancing course last semester. M: Oh, yeah! What kind of dancingL: We learned tap dancing and square dancing.M: Wait……why on earth would you wan t to learn tap dancing and square dancing It sounds exhausting.L: Oh, just for fun. You should try taking the course. You’ll see that you learn more than just dancing. You also learn how to be more confident and how to interact better with other people.M: Hmm. I think with all that hopping around I’d be too exhausted to interact with anyone.2. RichW: So, how did you enjoy your cooking courseR: It was great.W: What kinds of things did you learn to cookR: Well, it was a course on vegetarian cooking.。
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What did you t hink of Bob?Kim: Well, I was worried at first especially when I saw that he wears not one buttwo earrings, I thought he might turn out to be one of those guys who are into heavy rock music and stuff like that. You know what I mean?Chris: But he’s ju st a regular kind of guy, right?Kim: Yeah, we got along really well!Chris: I just knew you’d like him.Kim: Yeah, I do, and he’s really funny. He had me laughing hystericallyduring dinner. I think the people sitting next to us in the restaurant thought we were crazy. Chris: So, are you two going to get together again?Kim: Definitely, in fact, we’re going to a concert tomorrow night.Chris: That’s great.P4Listening What are they like?B Listen to conversations about what the people above are like.Write down two adjectives for each person. How similar were your guesses?1. AndreaA: So, have you seen Andrea lately?B: Yeah, I see her pretty often. We work together at a café latté.A: How’s she doing, I’ve been meaning to call her.B: Wel l, to be honest! I’ve always thought she’s a little difficult. But these days, I find her impossible.A: What do you mean?B: Oh, you know how she is. She has such strong ideas about everything. If you don’t agree with her she lets you know what she thinks of you.A: Yes, that’s true. But that’s why we love her, right?B: Yeah, I guess so. But she’s changed a lot since she started college.She talked about herself all the time and she always manages to mention how good she is at everything she does.A: Hmm. Maybe I won’t call her after all.2. JamesA: Are you going to James party on Saturday?B: Of course, James always gives the best parties. And there are always lots of interesting new people to meet.A: That’s true. I don’t know where he manages t o find them all.B: Well, you know what he’s like. He makes friends very easily. He really likes talking to people, and he loves inviting people over.A: Ur – Ur, he invited me for dinner last Saturday, what a feast!B: Yeah, he’s a great cook too.A: After dinner I offered to help clean up, he told me not to worry about it. He said he’d take care of it in the morning. He was like. It’s nothing, no big deal.B: Yup, that sounds like James.3. Mr. JohnsonA: Have you met the new apartment manager?B: Mr. Johnson? Hmm. Yeah, I met him last week. He’s… a little strange.A: Yeah, he is. I’m not sure I like him. He’s hard to predict. Sometimes he’s pretty cheerful and talkative,and the next day he doesn’t even say hello. I think he must have personal p roblems or something.B: I think you’re right. And have you noticed that half the time when he says he’s going to do something, he never actually does it? He told me three times he’d come to fix the light in my kitchen, and he still hasn’t done it.Unit 2Career movesA listen and practice.Tracy: Good news! I’ve found a summer job!Mark: That’s great! Anything interesting?T: Yes, working at an amusement park. Doesn’t that sound fantastic?M: Sure, it does.T: So, have you found anything?M: Noth ing yet, but I’ve got a couple of leads. One is working as an intern for a record company – mostly answering phones. Or I can get a landscaping job again.T: Being an intern sounds more interesting than landscaping. And it’s probably not as hard!M: Yeah, but a landscaper earns more money than an intern. And you get a great tan!B Listen to the rest of the conversation. What is Tracy going to do at the amusement park?M: So what will you be doing at the amusement park, exactly?T: Actually, I’ll have two jobs. First, I’ll be working at a place called Children’s World.They have all kinds of interesting games and educational activities for young kids. I have to go to a training program for three days before I start to find out how everything works.M: Three days? Wow, the equipment must be pretty high-tech!T: Oh, it is –a lot of computers and interesting devices. It’s just the kind of stuff that kids love. M: Well, it sounds like the perfect job for you. I know how much you live kids. So what’s your other job?T: Well. I’ll also be one of the people who walks around the park greeting people. M: Do you mean you’ll have to dress up in a costume?T: Yes, as a cartoon character! I know, I know. It sounds silly. And it’s certainly not as rewarding as wo rking in Children’s World, but it’s part of the job.CarolsWoman: So where are you working this summer, Carols?Carlos: I’m working as a tutor in a learning center for kids.W: Interesting. What kinds of things do the kids do there?C: They work on subjects they need help in, uh, mainly math and English.W: Is your job hard?C: No, not at all. The kids work on computers most of the time. We have to help them get started and when they run into problems.W: Do you enjoy it?C: Oh, yes. Working with kids is so much more fun than working with adults. And I get to choose my own hours. As long as I work eight hours a day, I can come in at any time from 8 A.M. TO 9 P.M.W: Lucky you!PaulWoman: Paul, did you find a summer job, yet?Paul: Yeah, I’m wo rking in a restaurant.W: Oh, how’s it going?P: Oh, the money’s not bad.W: What are you doing? Are you waiting tables?P: I wish! No. I’m working in the kitchen. I cut up stuff for the chef – vegetables and meat and things.I also wash the dishes.W: Oh, yuck.P: Yeah. It’s pretty hard work. I didn’t realize how hot it is in a restaurant kitchen until I took this job.W: So why don’t you quit?P: I’d love to, but I need the money.JuliaMan: So what kind of job did you find for the summer?Jul ia: I’m working for a marketing company. I’m doing telephone marketing.M: Oh, so you’re one of those people who drives me crazy by calling me up and trying topersuade me to buy something that I have absolutely no need for.J: Exactly.M: Do you like it?J: Believe it or not, I do. It’s mostly a bunch of students working there, and we have a lot of fun when we’re not making calls. It’s really easy, too, since we just have to read from a script.M: Are you doing this full time?J: Yes, but I work from two in the afternoon until eleven at night, so I get to sleep as late as I want to in the morning.Unit 3Could you do me a favor?P142 ConversationA Listen and practice.Jack: Hi, Rod. This is Jack.Rod: Oh, hi, Jack. What’s up?J: I’m going to my best friend’s wedding this weekend. I’d love to videotape it. Would you mind if I borrowed you video camera?R: Um, yeah. That’s OK, I guess. I don’t think I’ll need it for anything.J: Thanks a million.R: Sure. Have you used a video camera before? It’s pretty easy.J: Yeah, a couple of times. Would it be OK if I picked it up on Friday night?R: Fine. No problem.B Listen to two more telephone calls Jack makes. What else does he want to borrow from friends? Do they agree to lend them to him?1.Andy: Hello.Jacj: Hi, Andy. This is Jack.A: Oh, hi, Jack.J: I was wondering if you could do me a favor.A: That depends.J: Well, I have to go to a wedding this weekend. Would it be OK if I borrowed your navy blue suit? A: Oh, sure. No problem.J: Thanks a lot. I’ll come by and pick it up tonight.A: That’s fine.2.Rose: Rose Rizzo.Jack: Hi, Rose. This is Jack.R: Oh, hello. How are you?J: Pretty good, thanks. Listen, the reason I’m calling is I have a really big favor to ask you.R: Yes?J: Remember I told you about that friend of mine who’s getting married to a woman he met inBarcelona?感谢阅读，欢迎大家下载使用！。
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Unit 1That’s what friends are for!P22 ConversationA Listen and practice.Chris: Do you have a date for the party yet?Kim: Actually, I don’t ……Do you think you could help me find one?Chris: Hmm. What kind of guys do you like?Kim: Oh, I like guys who aren’t too serious and who have a good sense of humor. You know ... like you.Chris: OK. What else?Kim: Well, I’d prefer someone I have something in common with –who I can talk to easily.Chris: I think I know just the guy for you. Bob Branson. Do you know him?Kim: No, I don’t think so.Chris: Let me arrange for you to meet him, and you can tell me what you think.B Listen to Chris and Kim discussing Bob after Kim met him. How did Kim like him?Chris: So, what’s the Verdict? What did you think of Bob?Kim: Well, I was worried at first especially when I saw that he wears not one buttwo earrings, I thought he might turn out to be one of those guys who are into heavyrock music and stuff like that. You know what I mean?Chris: But he’s just a regular kind of guy, right?Kim: Yeah, we got along really well!Chris: I just knew you’d like him.Kim: Yeah, I do, and he’s really funny. He had me laughing hystericallyduring dinner. I think the people sitting next to us in the restaurant thought we were crazy.Chris: So, are you two going to get together again?Kim: Definitely, in fact, we’re going to a concert tomorrow night.Chris: That’s great.P4Listening What are they like?B Listen to conversations about what the people above are like.Write down two adjectives for each person. How similar were your guesses?1. AndreaA: So, have you seen Andrea lately?B: Yeah, I see her pretty often. We work together at a cafélatté.A: How’s she doing, I’ve been meaning to call her.B: Well, to be honest! I’ve always thought she’s a little difficult. But these days, I find her impossible.A: What do you mean?B: Oh, you know how she is. She has such strong ideas about everything. If you don’t agree with her she lets you know what she thinks of you.A: Yes, that’s true. But that’s why we love her, right?B: Yeah, I guess so. But she’s changed a lot since she started college.She talked about herself all the time and she always manages to mention how good she is at everything she does.A: Hmm. Maybe I won’t call her after all.2. JamesA: Are you going to James party on Saturday?B: Of course, James always gives the best parties. And there are always lots of interesting new people to meet.A: That’s true. I don’t know where he manages to find them all.B: Well, you know what he’s like. He makes friends very easily. He really likes talking to people, and he loves inviting people over.A: Ur –Ur, he invited me for dinner last Saturday, what a feast!B: Yeah, he’s a great cook too.A: After dinner I offered to help clean up, he told me not to worry about it. He said he’d take care of it in the morning. He was like. It’s nothing, no big deal.B: Yup, that sounds like James.3. Mr. JohnsonA: Have you met the new apartment manager?B: Mr. Johnson? Hmm. Yeah, I met him last week. He’s…a little strange.A: Yeah, he is. I’m not sure I like him. He’s hard to predict. Sometimes he’s pretty cheerful and talkative,and the next day he doesn’t even say hello. I think he must have personal problems or something.B: I think you’re right. And have you noticed that half the time when he says he’s going to do something, he never actually does it? He told me three times he’d come to fix the light in my kitchen, and he still hasn’t done it.Unit 2Career movesA listen and practice.Tracy: Good news! I’ve found a summer job!Mark: That’s great! Anything interesting?T: Yes, working at an amusement park. Doesn’t that sound fantastic?M: Sure, it does.T: So, have you found anything?M: Nothing yet, but I’ve got a couple of leads. One is working as an intern for a recordcompany –mostly answering phones. Or I can get a landscaping job again.T: Being an intern sounds more interesting than landscaping. And it’s probably not as hard!M: Yeah, but a landscaper earns more money than an intern. And you get a great tan!B Listen to the rest of the conversation. What is Tracy going to do at the amusement park?M: So what will you be doing at the amusement park, exactly?T: Actually, I’ll have two jobs. First, I’ll be working at a place called Children’s World. They have all kinds of interesting games and educational activities for young kids. I have to go to a training program for three days before I start to find out how everything works.M: Three days? Wow, the equipment must be pretty high-tech!T: Oh, it is –a lot of computers and interesting devices. It’s just the kind of stuff that kids love.M: Well, it sounds like the perfect job for you. I know how much you live kids. So what’s your other job?T: Well. I’ll also be one of the people who walks around the park greeting people.M: Do you mean you’ll have to dress up in a costume?T: Yes, as a cartoon character! I know, I know. It sounds silly. And it’s certainly not as rewarding as working in Children’s World, but it’s part of the job.CarolsWoman: So where are you working this summer, Carols?Carlos: I’m working as a tutor in a learning center for kids.W: Interesting. What kinds of things do the kids do there?C: They work on subjects they need help in, uh, mainly math and English.W: Is your job hard?C: No, not at all. The kids work on computers most of the time. We have to help them get started and when they run into problems.W: Do you enjoy it?C: Oh, yes. Working with kids is so much more fun than working with adults. And I get to choose my own hours. As long as I work eight hours a day, I can come in at any time from 8 A.M. TO 9 P.M.W: Lucky you!PaulWoman: Paul, did you find a summer job, yet?Paul: Yeah, I’m working in a restaurant.W: Oh, how’s it going?P: Oh, the money’s not bad.W: What are you doing? Are you waiting tables?P: I wish! No. I’m working in the kitchen. I cut up stuff for the chef –vegetables and meat and things.I also wash the dishes.W: Oh, yuck.P: Yeah. It’s pretty hard work. I didn’t realize how hot it is in a restaurant kitchen until I took this job.W: So why don’t you quit?P: I’d love to, but I need the money.JuliaMan: So what kind of job did you find for the summer?Julia: I’m working for a marketing company. I’m doing telephone marketing.M: Oh, so you’re one of those people who drives me crazy by calling me up and trying to persuade me to buy something that I have absolutely no need for.J: Exactly.M: Do you like it?J: Believe it or not, I do. It’s mostly a bunch of students working there, and we have alot of fun when we’re not making calls. It’s really easy, too, since we just have to read from a script.M: Are you doing this full time?J: Yes, but I work from two in the afternoon until eleven at night, so I get to sleep as late as I want to in the morning.Unit 3Could you do me a favor?P142 ConversationA Listen and practice.Jack: Hi, Rod. This is Jack.Rod: Oh, hi, Jack. What’s up?J: I’m going to my best friend’s wedding this weekend. I’d love to videotape it. Would you mind if I borrowed you video camera?R: Um, yeah. That’s OK, I guess. I don’t think I’ll need it for anything.J: Thanks a million.R: Sure. Have you used a video camera before? It’s pretty easy.J: Yeah, a couple of times. Would it be OK if I picked it up on Friday night?R: Fine. No problem.B Listen to two more telephone calls Jack makes. What else does he want to borrow from friends? Do they agree to lend them to him?1.Andy: Hello.Jacj: Hi, Andy. This is Jack.A: Oh, hi, Jack.J: I was wondering if you could do me a favor.A: That depends.J: Well, I have to go to a wedding this weekend. Would it be OK if I borrowed your navy blue suit?A: Oh, sure. No problem.J: Thanks a lot. I’ll come by and pick it up tonight.A: That’s fine.2.Rose: Rose Rizzo.Jack: Hi, Rose. This is Jack.R: Oh, hello. How are you?J: Pretty good, thanks. Listen, the reason I’m calling is I have a really big favor to ask you.R: Yes?J: Remember I told you about that friend of mine who’s getting married to a woman he met in Barcelona?R: Yeah, I remember. And?J: Well, the wedding’s this Saturday afternoon, and it’s out in the country –about an hour’s drive from here –and I was wondering if I could borrow your car for the afternoon to get there.R: Gee, Jack, I’d really love to help you out, but I’m going to be needing my car all weekend. I’ve got a friend coming in from out of town, and I promised to show her the sights.J: Oh, OK. I understand. Anyway, how are things? I haven’t seen you for ages.R: Oh, pretty good.P165 ListeningA Listen to three telephone conversations. Write down what each caller requests. Does the other person agree to the request? Check (√) Yes or No.1. TinaRobert: Hello?Tina: Hi, Robert. This is Tina.R: Hi, Tina. What’s up?T: Well, actually, I was wondering if you’d mind lending me your camera for a few days. I want to take some photos of my new apartment to send to my folks.R: Sure. You can borrow it.T: Oh, thanks a million.2. MikeMike: Hi, Sandy. This is Mike.Sandy: Oh, hi. How are things with you?M: Pretty good. Listen. I was wondering if I could use your video game system over the weekend.S: You mean my Sony Play Station?M: Yeah. My sister’s asked me to take care of my niece and nephew over the weekend –they’re six and eight –and I thought it would be a great way to keep them busy.S: That’s a good idea –kids that age love video games –but, well, I have bad news: My machine isn’t working.I’ve been meaning to take it in to get fixed, but I haven’t gotten around to it.M: Oh, too bad.S: But you know you can always rent one. Most video stores have machines to rent. You just have to leave a deposit.M: Oh, perfect. I’ll do that. Thanks, Sandy.S: No problem.3. PhilPhil: Hi, Greg. It’s Phil.Greg: Hi. What’s up?P: Not much, but I was wondering if I could ask you for a favor.G: Hmm…maybe. Try me!P: Well, I have to go out of town for a few days next week.G: Uh-huh.P: Could I leave Polly with you while I’m gone?G: Polly? Who’s Polly?P: You know –Polly, my bird.G: Oh, yeah. I forgot, your bird. I don’t know, Phil. I really don’t like birds very much. They’re messy, and they make a lot of noise, and…P: No, not Polly. She’s really a great bird. She’s really clean and very quiet. She won’t bother you –I promise.G: Oh, all right. I’ll do it.P: Thanks. I really appreciate it. I’ll bring her over on Tuesday night.G: OK. But you owe me one!P178 ConversationA Listen and practice.Amy: Hello?Jeff: Hello. May I speak to Sophia, please?A: I’m sorry, she’s not in right now. Would you like to leave a message?J: Yes, please. This is Jeff. Would you tell her that Tony is having a party on Saturday?A: Un-huh.J: And would you ask her if she’d like to go with me?A: All right, Peter. I’ll give her the message.J: No, this is Jeff, not Peter.A: Oh, I’m sorry.J: By the way, who’s Peter?B Listen to Amy talking to Sophia. Who is Peter? Is Sophia going to go to the party with Jeff?Sophia: Hi! I’m home!A: Oh, hi.S: Did anyone call?A: Uh-huh. Your old friend Peter called a few hours ago. He’s going to be in town on Saturday and wants to get together with you Saturday night. He said to call him.S: Oh, super! I haven’t seen Peter in almost a year. Any other calls?A: Uh, yeah. Jeff called. He wants to know if you want to go to Tony’s party with him.S: Oh. When is Tony’s party?A: On Saturday.S: Oh, perfect. That’s the same night I’m going to get together with Peter, so I have an excuse not to go. Even if I weren’t going out with Peter, I wouldn’t go anywhere with Jeff. Oh, he’s such a pain!A: Oh, he didn’t sound so bad. He sounded kind of sweet.S: Yeah, yeah, I guess he is. It’s just that I don’t want to go out with him –and he just doesn’t seem to get the message. Do me a favor. Amy: If he calls again, could you just tell him I’m not home?A: Hmm. OK.Unit 4What a story!P202 Conversation StorytellingA Listen and practice.Jake: What an awful story! A couple was sailing their yacht from Hawaii to Mexico.While they were crossing the Pacific, their boat hit a whale and sank!Anne: Is that true? What happened to the whale?J: It doesn’t say! Oh and here’s another one. A guy in Los Angles was robbing a bank. But as he was escaping, he got caught in the revolving door.A: I guess it was his first bank robbery!J: Yeah. On and listen to this. Some guy got locked out of his house, so he tried to get in through the chimney.A: Don’t tell me! He got stuck in the chimney!J: Exactly. And he was still trying to get out two days later when the police rescued him.1.A man who considered himself a snake charmer was strangled to death on Sunday by a three-and-a-half-meter boa constrictor in a town in Thailand. It seems that the man rushed to see the giant snake after friends told him the serpent was seen beside one of the town’s main roads. The snake charmer put it around his neck; while he and his friends were walking home, the snake strangled him to death.2.Early Tuesday morning in California, two police officers who were pursuing a car thief down Hollywood Boulevard in a high-speed chase were rescued by the thief. During the chase, the officers’car overturned and fell into a shallow river. The officers couldn’t get out of the car, which was rapidly filling up with water. The thief went back to the scene of the accident and helped rescue the officers. The Hollywood Police Department has decided to drop charges against the thief for saving the officers’lives.A Listen and practice.Brian: Someone stole my wallet last night!Kate: Oh no! What happened?B: Well, I was working out, and I had put my stuff in my locker, just like I always do. When I came back, someone had stolen my wallet. I guess I’d forgotten to lock the locker.K: I’m sorry. That’s terrible! Did you lose much money?B: Only about $20. But I lost my credit card and my driver’s license. What a pain!B Listen to the rest of the conversation. What did Kate have stolen once? Where was she? What happened?K: Hmm. That reminds me of when I had my purse stolen last year.B: Really? What happened?K: Well, it was when I was in Belgium. I was on my way to the airport, so I was standing on the side of the road with my bags, trying to figure out the bus schedule. Anyway, this a bunch of guys came by and asked if they could help me. They spoke very broken English, and I couldn’t really understand what they were saying. I really just wanted them to leave me alone. Finally, they left and when I looked down, I realized my purse had disappeared. It had my wallet in it with all my traveler’s checks and my money and my credit card. Well, luckily, I had put my airline ticket and my passport in one of my carry-on bags.B: How awful! So what did you do?K: Well, first I screamed at the top of my lungs and tried to run after the guys –but they were long gone. Then –this sounds really corny –I did just what I had seen people do on TV: I called my credit card company.B: Were they helpful?K: They were lifesavers! In no time at all, they’d given me new traveler’s checks and a new credit card, and sent me on my way.Review of Units 1-4P262 Listening Favorite gripesA Listen to two people discussing these topics. Complete the chart.1 Taxi driversA: It really upsets me when taxi drivers drive so fast. I’m always terrified of having an accident.B: That doesn’t really bother me. I like to get where I’m going quickly. But I can’t stand it when they have their radios turned up all the way full blast. You can’t even hear yourself think!2 People with dogsA: I hate it when people take their dogs into a park and let them make messes all over the place. It’s so irresponsible!B: You know what bothers me? I hate it when they go out and leave their dog at home, barking all day.3 TV commercialsA: I can’t stand it when they show the same commercial twice in a row. Why do they do chat? It drives me crazy!B: The thing that bothers me the most is when they interrupt a ball game at the most exciting moment to show some stupid commercial.4 Store clerksA: It really upsets me when store clerks pretend they haven’t noticed you and just stand around chatting to each other. It’s so rude.B: Yeah. Or on the other hand, they give you the hard sell, and try to get you to buy something you don’t really want.Unit 5Crossing cultures10 Listening Unique customsListen to three people describing unique customs they observed while traveling. Complete the chart.1. AliceOne thing that I never really got used to when I was traveling in Asia was the way people make noise when they drink soup. I think it’s because they want to show that they’re really enjoying their food so they make a loud slurping noise. It always bothered me. I guess it’s because my parents spent years when I was a kid telling me not to make noise while I was eating.2. MarkWhen I lived in Spain, I was surprised at how late people eat in the evening. When you’re invited to dinner, you are asked to come around nine o’clock and you usually don’t start dinner until ten. And people stay terribly late –sometimes until two in the morning or even later. I found it difficult. How does one get up and go to work or schoolthe next day after eating and drinking until three in the morning?3. SusanI lived in the Middle East for a while, and when I went out, I had to obey the local custom of wearing something over my head and wearing a dress that covered my whole body. At first, I found it a real nuisance, but after a while, I got used to it and even started to like it. You feel really secure, and also you don’t have to worry about what to wear all the time.Unit 6What’s wrong with it?P342 Conversation:Listen and practice.Clerk: Can I help you?Helen: Yes, I’d like to return this jacket.C: Is there something the matter with it?H: Yes. I didn’t notice when I bought it, but there are a few problems. First, it has a tear in the lining.C: Hmm, actually, it’s torn in several places.H: And some of the buttons are very loose, this one came off, in fact. And there’s a stain on the collar.C: I’m really sorry about this. Would you like to exchange it for another one?H: Well, to be honest, I don’t think this jacket is very well made. I’d rather get a refund.C: I understand. Do you have the receipt?P364 Listening Fair exchange?Listen to three customers returning items they purchased. Complete the chart.1.C: Can I help you?M: Yes, I bought this briefcase here last week, but there’s something wrong with the lock. I can’t get it to close properly.C: Let me see. Yes, I see what you mean. The lock seems to be jammed or something. No problem. I’ll get you another one. Sorry about that.2.W: Hi.C: Yes?W: I wonder if you could take a look at these shoes I bought here. They’re pretty new, but they seem to be falling apart.C: Hmm. Let me see. Yes, this doesn’t look right. The stitching is coming out. How long did you say you’ve had them?W: Only about a month. Here’s the receipt.C: Hmm…yes. Well, let me exchange these for you. I’m sorry for the inconvenience.3.M: Excuse me.C: Yes, how can I help you?M: You see this shirt? I bought it here a few weeks ago, but the first time I washed it, the color changed: It went from bright red to light pink.C: How did you wash it?M: Well, I just tossed it into the washing machine with my other clothes.C: What temperature did you use?M: I usually wash my clothes in hot water, so I guess hot.C: Well, did you check the washing instructions?M: Um…maybe not.C: Well, you see here on this label? It says, “Wash in cold water only.”M: Um-hmm.C: So I’m really sorry, but since you didn’t follow the washing instructions, I can’t really do anything for you.Unit 7The word we live inP402 ConversationA Listen and practice.Andy: Excuse me. Would you like to make a contribution to Greener World?Carla: Sure. What are you working on right now?A: Well, we’re developing educational programs for schools. We want to show children how the oceans are being polluted by industrial waste. And we want to tell them about how fish supplies have been depleted through overfishing.C: I think what you’re doing is terrific. I wish I could do more to help.A: So, have you ever thought about becoming a member of Greener World?C: No, but tell me a little more about it.B Listen to the rest of the conversation. What else has Greener World accomplished in their city?A: We’ve been active in this area for almost five years now. Are you aware of some of our other local projects?C: No, I don’t think I am.A: Well, one of the things we’ve been doing is planting trees. We have a group of volunteers involved in several tree-planting projects in different parts of the city. We’re trying to get as many trees planted as possible to help clean the air and also to help lower the temperature during the summer.C: That sounds smart.A: Uh-huh. We’ve also placed over 50 recycling bins around the city so that people can drop off things for recycling –cans, bottles, plastic bags, and newspapers. Last yearwe raised over $100,000 through recycling.C: That’s fantastic. I’d love to get involved in Greener World. Where do I sign?P425 Listening: Environmental solutionsA Listen to three people describing how come serious environmental problems are being solved. Write down the problem each one talks about.1. Jenny:J: You know, I’ve been reading a lot about the problem of landfills –and it really has me worried.M: Why?J: Well, it seems that the easiest way of disposing of trash is by burying it in landfills. The problem is that in many countries the landfills have already been filled up, and it’s hard to find places to start new ones. No one wants a huge landfill anywhere near their neighborhood.M: So what’s the solution?J: Well, there is no easy solution. But many cities are trying to do more recycling so that they can reduce the amount of stuff that goes into the landfills.2. Adam:W: I can’t believe it’s become dangerous to get a suntan. What is this world coming to?A: Well, the sun has never been good for you, but it’s really dangerous now. You see, the ozonosphere, which helps protect us from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, has been damaged by pollution in the air. When the ozone layer gets too thin, it can cause an increase in skin cancer and other problems.W: But is there anything we can do to solve the problem?A: Sure. One of the biggest threats to the ozone layer is cars –the exhaust gases from cars. The best way to save the ozone layer is to drive less. So in many places, people are being asked to carpool.3. Kate:K: You know, you always hear about air pollution, but not many people are aware of the problem of water pollution.M: You mean in the oceans?K: No. I mean polluted drinking water. It’s a problem in almost every major city in the world. Almost all our rivers and lakes –where we get our drinking water from –are being polluted in some way by businesses farms, homes, industries, and other sources. And even though the water most of us drink is treated, it’s still not 100 percent pure.M: So what’s the solution?K: Well, it’s a complicated problem to solve, but basically what’s involved is treating all waste products more carefully so that dangerous chemicals and bacteria don’t get into our water supply.P43ConversationA Listen and practice.Andy: You know, there’s a factory outside town that’s pumping chemicals into the river.Carla: How can they do that? Isn’t that against the law?A: Yes, it is. But a lot of companies ignore those laws.C: That’s terrible! What can Greener World do?A: Well, on thing to do about it is to talk to the management.C: What if that doesn’t work?A: Well, then another way to stop them is to get a TV station to run a story on it.C: Yes! Companies hate bad publicity. By the way, what’s the name of this company?A: It’s called Apex Industries.C: Oh no! My uncle is one of their top executives!C Listen to the rest of the conversation. What do Andy and Carla decide to do?Carla: Wait a minute, Before Greener World does anything, shouldn’t we make sure that we’ve got our facts straight?Andy: Absolutely. The best thing to do is to monitor the situation over the next several weeks to see what exactly is happening.C: How do we do that?A: Well, we can take pictures of the river and even take water samples to see how had the situation is.C: OK. And maybe I could talk to my uncle about it.A: Oh, no, I don’t think that’s a good idea. Not yet, anyway.C: Why not?A: I don’t think we want to say anything to anyone until we have a clearer picture of what is going on. After we’ve monitored the situation for a while, then we can decide whether we need to have a meeting with a representative of the company to tell them what we’ve discovered. OK, Carla?C: OK.Unit 8Learning to learnP462 ConversationA Listen and practice.Paula: Do you want to take a class with me at the community college?Jason: Maybe. What are they offering?P: Well, here’s the course catalog. Take a look.J: Hmm. They’ve got a lot of language classes –Chinese, German, Japanese. Would you rather learn an Asian language or a European one?P: Um, actually, I think I’d rather take an art class. They have one on landscape photography and another on making videos.J: That sounds OK. But I think I’d prefer studying video to learning about photography.P: OH, wait. It says here that you need to provide your own video equipment.J: Oh, I’d rather not spend a lot of money. Let’s see what else they’re offering.B Listen to the rest of the conversation. What course do they decide to take? Why?Paula: Hmm. Hey, this sounds kind of interesting: the art of bonsai.Jason: What’s bonsai?P: You know, those miniature trees they grow in little tubs. It says here that they have a course on how to grow them, and on how to develop a business selling bonsais. Apparently, you can sell them for up to $500 apiece.J: Really? Wow! That does sound good. We could learn how to grow them and then maybe set up a little business.P: Yeah. We could do it out at my dad’s place. He has lots of room to grow things in his garden.J: Is the course expensive? Do you have to buy any special equipment?P: It says no special equipment is required except plant containers and some young trees.J: Let’s check it out, then.P48Listening:A Listen to three people talking about the part-time courses they took recently. Complete the chart.1. LindaM: So, Linda, what have you been doing with yourself?L: Not much. Oh, wait! That’s not true. I took this great dancing course last semester.M: Oh, yeah! What kind of dancing?L: We learned tap dancing and square dancing.M: Wait……why on earth would you want to learn tap dancing and square dancing? It sounds exhausting.L: Oh, just for fun. You should try taking the course. You’ll see that you learn more。
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剑桥英语中级班听力脚本（剑桥二）Unit 1(1) I'm really sorry:Ted: Oh, I'm really sorry. Are you OK?Ana: I'm fine. But I'm not very good at this.Ted: Neither am I. Say, are you from South America?Ana: Yes, I am originally. I was born in Argentina.Ted: Did you grow up there?Ana: Yes, I did, but my family moved here eight years ago when I was in high school.Ted: And where did you learn to rollarblade?Ana: Here in the park. This is only my second time.Ted: Well, it's my first time. Can you give me some lessons?Ana: Sure. Just follow me.Ted : By the way, my name is Ted.Ana: And I'm Ana. Nice to meet you.Hey, hey! that was funTed: Hey, hey! that was fun. Thank you for the lesson!Ana: No problem. So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?Ted: I work in a travel agency.Ana: Really! What do you do there?Ted: I'm in charge of their computers.Ana: Oh, so you're a computer specialist.Ted: Well, sort of. Yeah, I guess so.Ana: That's great. Then maybe you can give me some help with a computer course I'm taking. Ted: Oh, sure...But only if you promise to give me some more rollarblading lessons.Ana: It's a deal!(2) Where are you from originally, Yu HongInterviewer: Where are you from originally, Yu Hong?Yu Hong: I'm from China...from near Shanghai.Interviewer: And when did you move here?Yu Hong: I came here after I graduated from college. That was in 1992.Interviewer: And what do you do now?Yu Hong: I'm a transportation engineer.Interviewer: I see. So you 're an immigrant to the United States.Yu Hong: Yes, that's right.Interviewer: What are some of difficulties of being an immigrant in the U.S.?Yu Hong: Oh, that's not an easy question to answer. There are so many things, really. I guess one of the biggest difficulties is that I don't have any relatives here. I mean, I have a lot of friends, but that's not the same thing. In China, on the holidays or the weekend, we visit relatives. It isn't the same here.Interviewer: And what do you miss the most from home?Yu Hong: Oh, that's easy: my mom's soup! She makes great soup. I really miss my mother's cooking.(3) Hey! Are these pictures of youA: Hey! Are these pictures of you when you were a kid?B: Yeah! That's me in front of my uncle's beach house. When I was a kid, we used to spend two weeks every summer.A: Wow, I bet that was fun!B: Yeah. We always had a great time. Every day we used to get up early and walk along the beach. I have a great shell collection. In fact, I think it's still up in the attic!A: Hey, I used to collect shells, too, when I was a kid. But my parents threw them out!A: You know what I remember most about growing up?B: What?A: Visiting my grandparent's house…you know, on holidays and stuff. They lived way out in the country, and my granddad had a horse named Blackie. He taught me how to ride. I just love that horse-and she loved me, too! I used to really enjoy spending time at my grandparent's house. And every time I came back, Blackie remembered me.B: Ah, memories!Unit 2(4) Why is there never a bus when you want one?A: Why is there never a bus when you want one?B: Good question. There aren't enough buses on this route.A: Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper.B: Good idea. You should say that we need more subway lines, too.A: Yeah. There should be more public transportation in genral.B: And fewer cars! There's too much traffic.A: Say, is that our bus coming?B: Yes, it is. But look. It's full!A: Oh, no! Let's go and get a cup of coffee. We can talk about this letter I'm going to write.A: So you are really going to write a letter to the paper?B: Sure. I'm going to say something about the buses. They're too old. We need more modern buses…nice air-conditioned ones.B: And they need to put more buses on the road.A: Right. And there are too many cars downtown, and there isn't enough parking.B: That's for sure. It's impossible to find a parking space downtown these days.A: I think they should ban private cars downtown between nine and five.B: Oh, you mean they shouldn't allow any cars except taxis and buses during the regular workday. Hmm…that sounds like a really good idea.(5) Quite a number of thingsQuite a number of things have been done to help solve traffic problems in Singapore. For example, motorists must buy a special pass if they want to drive into the downtown business district. They can go into the business district only if they have the pass displayed on their windshield.Another thing Singapore has done is to make it more difficult to buy cars. People have to apply for a certificate if they want to buy a car. And the number of certificates is limited. Not everyone can get one.There is also a high tax on cars, so it costs three or four times as much to buy a car in Singapore as it does in, say, the United States or Canada.The other thing Singapore has done is to build an excellent pubic transportation system. Their subway system is one of the best in the world. And there is also a very good taxi and bus system.(6) Excuse me. Could you tell meA: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the bank is?B: There's one upstairs, across from the duty-free shop.A: Oh, thanks. Do you know what time it opens?B: It should be open now. It opens at 8:00A.M.A: Good. And can you tell me how often the buses leave for the city?B: You need to check at the transportation counter. It's right down the hall.A: OK. And just one more thing. Do you know where the nearest restroom is?B: Right behind you, ma'am. See that sign?A: Oh. Thanks a lot.A: Excuse me. It's me again. I'm sorry. I need some more information-if you don't mind.B: Not at all.A: Thanks. Do you know how much a taxi costs to the city?B: Well, it depends on the traffic, of course. But it usually costs about forty dollars.A: Forty dollars? I guess I'll take the bus. That means I have almost an hour till the next one. Where could I find an inexpensive restaurant in the airport? Maybe a fast-food place?B: Go upstairs and turn right. You'll see the snack bar on your left.A: Thanks very much. Have a nice day.B: You, too.Unit 3(7) What do you think?A: What do you think?B: Well, it has just as many bedroom as the last apartment. And the living room is huge.C: But the bedroom are too small. And there isn't enough closet space for my clothes.A: And it's not as cheap as the last apartment we saw.B: But that apartment was dark and dingy. And it was in a dangerous neighborhood.A: Let's see if the real estate agent has something else to show us.A: Well, how do you like this space, then?C: Oh, it's much better than that other one. The thing I like best is the bedrooms. They are too huge!B: Yes, they are nice and big.C: And there are two bathrooms! I could have my own bathroom!B: Yes, I guess you could.C: The only problem is the color of the living room. I really don't like those dark green walls. A: Oh, I'm sure we can change the color if we want to.(8) Creative Rentals.A: Creative Rentals. Good morning.B: Hello. I'm calling about the apartment you have for rent.A: Yes. What can I tell you about it?B: Where is it, exactly?A: It's on King Street, just off the freeway.B: Oh, near the freeway. Can you hear the traffic?A: Yes, I'm afraid you do hear some. But the apartment has lots of space. It has three bedrooms and a very large living roomB: I see. And is it in a new building?A: Well, the building is about fifty years old.B: Uh-huh. Well, I'll think about it.A: OK. Thanks for calling.B: Thank you. ByeA: Hello？B: Hello. Is the apartment you're advertising still available?A: Yes, it is.B: Can you tell me a little about it?A: Well, it's a perfect apartment for one person. It's one room with a kitchen at one end.B: I see. And is it far away from the subway?A: There's a subway station just down the street. Actually, the apartment is located right downtown, so you step out of the building and there are stores and restaurants everywhere. But it's on a high floor, so you don't hear any street or traffic noise.B: It sounds like just the kind of place I'm looking for. I'd like to come see it, please.A: Sure. Let me give you the address.(9) So where are you working nowA: So where are you working now, Terry?B: Oh, I'm still at the bank. I don't like it, though.A: That's too bad. Why not?B: Well, it's boring, and it doesn't pay very well.A: I know what you mean. I don't like my job either. I wish I could find a better job.B: Actually, I don't want to work at all anymore. I wish I had a lot of money so I could retire now.A: Hmm, how old are you, Terry?B: Uh, twenty-six.A: So how are things going with you and Susie, Terry?B: Oh, you didn't know? She and I broke up a couple of months ago. We decided we needed a break from each other for a while. But I miss her a lot. I wish we could get back together again.A: I'm sure you will.B: I really hope so. So what kind of job would you like to look for?A: I'm not sure, but I'd really like to move to another city. I'm sick of this place. I need to live somewhere more exciting.B: I know what you mean. It sure can get boring around here at times.Yeah, I really need a change. I've been doing the same things for ever five years now, and I'm just not learning anything new. It's the same routine every day, and I am really sick of sitting in front of a computer. I think I need to try something totally different. I want to be in a profession that involves meeting people.I really need to join a club or sports team to give me something to do on weekends. I get really bored on the weekends, and if I joined a club. I'd probably get to meet people and make new friends.I should take a typing course this summer. I really need if 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 a diet. I've gained ten pounds since last year, and everyone tells me I look fat. And if I don't lose weight now, I won't be able to get into any of my summer clothes.Unit 4(10) Hey, this sounds good-snailsA: Hey, this sounds good-snails with garlic! Have you ever eaten snails?B: No, I haven'tA: Oh, they're delicious! I had them last time. Like to try some?B: No, thanks. They sound strange.C: Have you decided on an appetizer yet?A: Yes. I'll have the snails, please.C: And you, sir?B: I think I'll have the fried brains.A: Fried brains? Now that really sound strange!A: Oh, good. Here comes the waitress now!C: Here are your snails, madam. And for you, sir…the fried brains.B: Thank you.A: Mmm, these snails are delicious! How are the brains?B: Well, I think they're…yuck! Oh, sorry, I guess brains are pretty strange after all. Um, I think I'm going to order something else, if you don't mind.A: Oh, sure. Go ahead.B: Miss! Excuse me, miss!C: Yes?B: Uh, I really don't care for this appetizer. Could you bring me something else?C: Yes, of course. What would you like instead?A: Try the snails.B: No, I don't think so. I'll tell you what. Just forget an appetizer for me, and bring me a nice, juicy hamburger…medium rare…with French fries and a large soda.(11) Have you finished with thisA: Have you finished with this?B: No, I'm still drinking it. Thanks.A: Did you order this?B: Yes, that's mine. Mmm, it looks great and smells delicious!A: Don't you like it?B: I haven't tasted it yet. I'm waiting for the waitress to bring me a fork.A: Did you enjoy it?B: Well, it was a little tough. I think it was cooked for too long.A: How is it?B: Great. Just the way I like it: black and strong.A: Your turn or mine?B: It's my treat this time. You paid last time. Remember.Unit 5(12) I'm so excited!A: I'm so excited! We have two weeks off! What are you going to do?B: I'm not sure. I guess I'll just stay home. Maybe I'll catch up on my reading. What about you? Any plans?A: Well, my parents have rented a condominium in Florida. I'm going to take long walks along the beach every day and do lots of swimming.B: Sounds great!A: Say, why don't you come with us? We have plenty of room.B: Do you mean it? I'd love to!A: So, what are you planning to do for your vacation, Judy?B: Oh, I'm doing something really exotic this year. You know, I went to Hawaii last year, and just stayed on the beach for two weeks. This year, I'm going white-water rafting!A: Ooh, that sounds great. But what is it, exactly?B: Oh, well, you know, it's in Colorado. They have all these trips down the rapids. The water gets really rough, but I think it'll be really exciting. Oh, I'm doing some rock climbing, too. A: And you call that a vacation?(12) What are your plans for the summerA: What are your plans for the summer, Paul?B: Oh, I'd love to go and lie on a beach somewhere, but I need to save some money for school.I think I'll stay home and get a job.A: That doesn't sound like much fun.B: Oh, it won't be too bad. Some of my friends are going to work this summer, too, so we'll do some partying on the weekends.A: Have you planned anything for the summer, Brenda?B: Yeah. I'm going to work the first month and save some money. Then I'm going to go down to Mexico for six weeks to stay with my sister. She's working in Guadalajara. She says it's really interesting there, so I want to go and see what to go and see what it's like. It will also give me a chance to practice my Spanish. I'm really looking forward to it.Unit 6 Sure. No problem!(13) Jason…Jason!A: Jason…Jason! Turn down the TV a little, please.B: Oh, but this is my favorite program!A: I know. But it's too loud.B: OK. I'll turn it down.A: That's better. Thanks.B: Lisa, please pick up your things.A: They're all over the living room floor.B: In a minute, Mom. I'm on the phone.A: OK. But do it as soon as you hang up.B: Sure. No problem.A: Goodness! Were we like this when we were kids?B: Definitely!A: Have you noticed how forgetful Dad is getting? He's always forgetting where his car keys are. It drives me crazy.B: And he can never find his glasses either.A: I know.B: You know what drives me crazy about Mom?A: What?B: Those awful talk shows she watches on TV. She just loves them.A: Yeah, I think she watches them for hours everyday.B: Oh, well. I guess they're just getting old. I hope I never get like that.A: Me, too. Hey, let's go and play a video game.B: Great idea. By the way, have you seen my glasses anywhere?A: James, please turn that down…James!B: Yes, Mom?A: Turn that down. It's much too loud.B: Sorry, Mom. I had it turned up because I wanted to hear the game.A: Molly, put the groceries away, please. There's ice cream in one of the bags.B: I can't right now, Dad. I'm doing my homework.A: What's this, James!B: Yeah, Mom?A: Why are there all these wet towels on the bathroom floor? Please pick them up and hang them up to dry.B: Gosh, I'm really sorry, Mom. I forgot all about them.A: Justin, come help me. We need to wash these dishes before your mother gets home.B: Oh, Dad. I'd like to help, but I have to call Laurie. It's really important.A: Aimee, I think the dog is trying to tell you something!B: Well, I can't possibly take him out right now. I'm doing my nails(14) Hi. I'm your new neighborA: Hi. I'm your new neighbor, George Rivera. I live next door.B: Oh, hi. I'm Stephanie Lee.A: So, you just moved in? Do you need anything?B: Not right now. But thanks.A: Well, let me know if you do. Um, by the way, would you mind turning your stereo down? The walls are really thin, so the sound goes right through to my apartment.B: Oh, I'm sorry! I didn't realize that. I'll make sure to keep the volume down. Oh, by the way, is there a good Italian restaurant in the neighborhood?A: Yeah. There's a great one a couple of blocks from here. Try their lasagna. It's delicious!A: Hello. I'm sorry to bother you, but I think your car is parked in my space downstairs.B: Really?A: Yes. Do you drive a blue Honda?B: Yes, I do.A: Well, there's a blue Honda parked in space 13 and that's my space.B: Oh, I'm so sorry. My son must have put it in the wrong space. Ours is the one right next to yours-number 12. Let me get my keys, and I'll go right down and move the car.A: Thanks.B: And I'll make sure my son doesn't do it again.A: I appreciate it.A: Gee, Bob, you're really late. You said you'd be here at six, and look at the time: It's almost six thirty!B: I'm really sorry. Tell you what: I'll pay for dinner.A: Oh, it's all right. You don't have to do that.B: No, I want to pay. You had to wait for me almost half an hour.A: Well, hey, OK-if you insist. Thanks!A: Hi, Sally. What happened to you on Sunday?B: Sunday? What do you mean?A: You don't remember? I had a party, and I invited you.B: Oh, gosh. Of course you did-and I completely forgot about it. I was busy all day helping my brother with his car, and I guess I just forgot. Sorry. How did the party go, anyway?A: It was great, but we missed you.B: Gee, now I really feel bad.Unit8(15)Did you know next week is Halloween?A: Did you know next week is Halloween? It's on October 31B: So what do you do on Halloween? We don't have that holiday in Russia.A: Well, it's a day when kids dress up in masks and costumes. They knock on people's doors and ask for candy by saying words“Trick or treat!”B: Hmm. Sounds interesting.A: But it's not just for kids. Lots of people have costume parties. Hey…my friend Pete is having a party. Would you like to go?B: Sure. I'd love to.A: So are we going to wear costumes to the party?B: Of course. That's half the fun. Last year I rented this great Dracula costume, and this year I'm going as a clown.A: A clown? Yes, you would make a good clown.B: Hey!A: Oh, I'm just kidding. What about me? What kind of costume should I wear?B: Why don't you go as a witch? I saw a terrific witch outfit at the costume store.A: A witch…yeah, that's a good idea. So after I scare people, you can make them laugh.(16)You look beautiful in that kimono, Mari.A: You look beautiful in that kimono, Mari. Is this your wedding photo?B: Yes, it is.A: Do most Japanese women wear kimonos when they get married?B: Yes, many of them do. Then after the wedding ceremony, the bride usually changes into aWestern bridal dress during the reception.A: Oh, I didn't know that.A: Did you get married in a church, Mari?B: No, the ceremony was held at a shrine.A: Oh, a shrine…B: Yes, we were married by a priest in a traditional Shinto ceremony.A: Hmm. And who went to the ceremony?B: Well, only the immediate family attended the ceremony…you know, our parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters…A: And what about the reception? What was that like?B: Lots of friends and relatives came to the reception…about a hundred people. And the first thing happened was that the main guests gave formal speeches.A: Speeches?B: Yes, and then after that, all the guests were served a formal meal. While everyone was eating and drinking, lots of other guests gave short speeches or sang songs. Some of the speeches were funny.A: Sounds like fun!B: Yes, the songs and speeches are all part of the entertainment during a wedding reception. And then, at the end of the reception, each guest received a present for coming to the wedding.A: A present from the bride and groom?B: Yes, it's a Japanese custom.A: What a nice custom!Unit 9 Back to the futureA: Ugh! I feel awful. I really have to stop smoking.B: So why don't you quit?A: Well, if I quit, I might gain weight!B: A lot of people do, but...A: And if I gain weight, I won't be able to fit into any of clothes!B: Well, you can always go on a diet.A: Oh, no. I'm terrible at losing weight on diets. So if my clothes don't fit, I'll have to buy new ones. I'll have to get a part-time job, and...B: Listen, it is hard to quit, but it's not that hard. Do you want to know how I did it?A: Well, giving up smoking isn't really as hard as you think. I managed to do it, so it can't be that difficult. You should try nicotine gum. You chew it just like regular chewing gum, and you don't feel like smoking.B: Well, I guess it's worth a try.A: The neighborhood sure has changed!B: What was this place like before, Grandpa?A: Well, there used to be a grocery store right here on this corner. Hmm. It was pretty quiet. Not many people lived here then.B: These days, the population is growing fast.A: Yeah. I bet they'll tear down all these old buildings soon. In a few years, there will be just malls and high-rise apartments.B: Hey, that doesn't sound too bad!A: No, but I'll miss the old days.A: How long have you been living here?B: Oh, for over twenty years.A: And have you noticed a lot of changes during that time?B: Oh, yes, quite a few. This is a much nicer place to live now than it used to be. It's much greener. When I first moved here, there weren't many trees around. But over the last few years, the city has planted trees everywhere. It's made such a difference.A: How do you like living here?B: Well, it's an interesting city. But you really need a car here; otherwise, you can't go anywhere. There used to be a good bus system, but there isn't anymore.A: Why is that?B: Oh, I think they expect everyone to have a car, so they don't bother to provide decent bus service. It's getting worse and worse. These days, you have to wait for ages for a bus. And when one finally shows up, it's usually full!A: I can't believe how much this neighborhood has changed!B: What do you mean?A: Well, when Joe and I first bought this house-that was almost 20 years ago, of course-there were lots of young couples with little children living on this street.B: I don't see any kids out today.A: That's because they've all grown up and moved out of their parents' house. Just about the only young children we see around here these days are the grandchildren when they come to visit. It's gotten way too quiet around here.Unit 10 I don't like working on weekends!A: Any interesting jobs listed on the Internet today?B: Well, there are a lot of retail jobs-selling clothes and stuff. But you have to work Saturdays and Sundays.A: Hmm. I hate working on weekendsB: Hmm…so do I. Oh, here's a job in sales. It's a job selling children's books to bookstores. A: That sounds interesting.B: Yeah. Let's see. You need to have a driver's license. And you have to work some evenings. A: I don't mind working evenings during the week. And I enjoy driving. So, what's the phone number?B: It's 7983455A: Delta Education.B: Hello. I'm calling about the job you advertised for a salesperson. Is it still available?A: Yes, it is.B: Well, can you tell me something about the job?A: Sure. Our company sells educational books for children. We're looking for part-time salespeople to promote our books to local bookstores.B: That sounds interesting. I'm a student, and I'm looking for part-time work.A: Well, perhaps you'd like to come in for an interview.B: Yes, I would.A: Oh, just one thing we didn't mention in the advertisement. Some of our books are in Spanish, so we'd like to hire someone who speaks Spanish.B: Oh, as a matter of fact, I do.A: Good. Well, let me arrange a time for you to come in for an interview.A: So what kind of job are you looking for?B: Well, I haven't made up my mind. I love working with people, and I love traveling. I don't want a job where I'm stuck in an office all day. I want to get out and see the world.A: Are you interested in working in business? That's where you can sometimes make good money.B: I'm not really interested in making a lot of money at this point in my life. I'll worry about that laterA: What kind of career are you planning for yourself?B: I don't know. I think I'd like to have a job where I can help people. Everybody else in my family is in law or business-you know, boring stuff like that. That's just not for me. I know I'd like to work overseas, though. Maybe in a children's hospital in a developing country. But that's a long way away. I have to get into medical school first, and that's not going to be easy!A: What kind of job do I have in kind? Well, I don't want a regular nine-to–five job. Eventually, I'd like to get into acting-maybe even break into movies. But I guess that won't happen for a while.B: So what are you doing in the meantime?A: Well, I work out at the gym nearly every day. I need to be really fit. And I'm taking acting lessons as well so that I feel comfortable in front of the crowd. I just had some pictures taken to show to agents in the city. Would you like to see them?B: Sure.A bossA: How do you like your new boss?B: She's OK. I just wish she'd learn to lighten up a little.A: What do you mean?B: Oh, she never enjoys a joke. She never laughs. It's hard to even get a smile out of her.A Co-workerA: Look what Mary gave me! Isn't this a great book?B: Yeah, it is! Mary's so sweet-she's always giving her friends and co-workers presents. I wish there were more people like her in this world!A teacherA: What do you think of the new French teacher?B: Well, she's king of strange. She's in a good mood one minute and in a terrible mood the next.A relativeA: Hey, what's wrong?B: I'm fed up with my brother! It seems as if he's always angry at me something.A: Really?B: Yeah. He gets up upset so easily. I don't know what's the matter with him.A: I don't know what classed to take this semester. I can't decide what I want to do with my life. Have you thought about it, Brenda?B: Yes, I have. I think I'd make a good journalist because I love writing.A: Maybe I could be a teacher because I'm very creative. And I like working with kids.B: Oh, I wouldn't want to be a teacher. I'm too inpatient.A: I know one thing I could never do.B: What's that?A: I could never be a stockbroker because I'm not good at making decisions quickly.A: My history professor says I should think about a career in politics. But I don't think I'd make a good politician.B: Why not, Brenda?A: 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.B: That's true. You know, that reminds me of a problem I'm having.A: What is it?B: You know my parents have a really successful restaurant, right? Well, my father wants me to be the manager.A: And you don't want go?B: No, not at all. I'd be a terrible manager. I'm much too disorganizedUnit 11 It's really worth seeing!A: We are now approaching the famous Statue of Liberty, which has welcomed visitors to New YorkHarbor since 1886.B: Wow! Look at it.A: Incredible, isn't it?B: The statue was given to the United States by the people of France. It was designed by the French sculptor Bartholdi.A: It's really huge. Do we get to go inside?B: Of course. We can climb the stairs all the way up to the crown.。
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Unit 1That’s what friends are for!P22 ConversationA Listen and practice.Chris: Do you have a date for the party yet?Kim: Actually, I don’t ……Do you think you could help me find one?Chris: Hmm. What kind of guys do you like?Kim: Oh, I like guys who aren’t too serious and who have a good sense of humor. You know ... like you.Chris: OK. What else?Kim: Well, I’d prefer someone I have something in common with – who I can talk to easily.Chris: I think I know just the guy for you. Bob Branson. Do you know him?Kim: No, I don’t think so.Chris: Let me arrange for you to meet him, and you can tell me what you think.B Listen to Chris and Kim discussing Bob after Kim met him. How did Kim like him?Chris: So, what’s the Verdict? What did you think of Bob?Kim: Well, I was worried at first especially when I saw that he wears not one buttwo earrings, I thought he might turn out to be one of those guys who are into heavy rock music and stuff like that. You know what I mean?Chris: But he’s just a regular kind of guy, right?Kim: Yeah, we got along really well!Chris: I just knew you’d like him.Kim: Yeah, I do, and he’s really funny. He had me laughing hystericallyduring dinner. I think the people sitting next to us in the restaurant thought we were crazy.Chris: So, are you two going to get together again?Kim: Definitely, in fact, we’re going to a concert tomorrow night.Chris: That’s great.P4Listening What are they like?B Listen to conversations about what the people above are like.Write down two adjectives for each person. How similar were your guesses?1. AndreaA: So, have you seen Andrea lately?B: Yeah, I see her pretty often. We work together at a café latté.A: How’s she doing, I’ve been meaning to call her.B: Well, to be honest! I’ve always thought she’s a little difficult. But these days, I find her impossible.A: What do you mean?B: Oh, you know how she is. She has such strong ideas about everything. If you don’t agree with her she lets you know what she thinks of you.A: Yes, that’s true. But that’s why we love her, right?B: Yeah, I guess so. But she’s changed a lot since she started college.She talked about herself all the time and she always manages to mention how good she is at everything she does.A: Hmm. Maybe I won’t call her after all.2. JamesA: Are you going to James party on Saturday?B: Of course, James always gives the best parties. And there are always lots of interesting new people to meet.A: That’s true. I don’t know where he manages to find them all.B: Well, you know what he’s like. He makes friends very easily. He really likes talking to people, and he loves inviting people over.A: Ur – Ur, he invited me for dinner last Saturday, what a feast!B: Yeah, he’s a great cook too.A: After dinner I offered to help clean up, he told me not to worry about it. He said he’d take care of it in the morning. He was like. It’s nothing, no big deal.B: Yup, that sounds like James.3. Mr. JohnsonA: Have you met the new apartment manager?B: Mr. Johnson? Hmm. Yeah, I met him last week. He’s… a little strange.A: Yeah, he is. I’m not sure I like him. He’s hard to predict. Sometimes he’s pretty cheerful and talkative,and the next day he doesn’t even say hello. I think he must have personal problems or something.B: I think you’re right. And have you noticed that half the time when he says he’s going to do something, he never actually does it? He told me three times he’d come to fix the light in my kitchen, and he still hasn’t done it.Unit 2Career movesA listen and practice.Tracy: Good news! I’ve found a summer job!Mark: That’s great! Anything interesting?T: Yes, working at an amusement park. Doesn’t that sound fantastic?M: Sure, it does.T: So, have you found anything?M: Nothing yet, but I’ve got a couple of leads. One is working as an intern for a record company – mostly answering phones. Or I can get a landscaping job again.T: Being an intern sounds more interesting than landscaping. And it’s probably not as hard!M: Yeah, but a landscaper earns more money than an intern. And you get a great tan!B Listen to the rest of the conversation. What is Tracy going to do at the amusement park?M: So what will you be doing at the amusement park, exactly?T: Actually, I’ll have two jobs. First, I’ll be working at a place called Children’s World.They have all kinds of interesting games and educational activities for young kids. I have to go to a training program for three days before I start to find out how everything works.M: Three days? Wow, the equipment must be pretty high-tech!T: Oh, it is – a lot of computers and interesting devices. It’s just the kind of stuff that kids love.M: Well, it sounds like the perfect job for you. I know how much you live kids. So what’s your other job?T: Well. I’ll also be one of the people who walks around the park greeting people. M: Do you mean you’ll have to dress up in a costume?T: Yes, as a cartoon character! I know, I know. It sounds silly. And it’s certainly not as rewarding as working in Children’s World, but it’s part of the job.CarolsWoman: So where are you working this summer, Carols?Carlos: I’m working as a tutor in a learning center for kids.W: Interesting. What kinds of things do the kids do there?C: They work on subjects they need help in, uh, mainly math and English.W: Is your job hard?C: No, not at all. The kids work on computers most of the time. We have to help them get started and when they run into problems.W: Do you enjoy it?C: Oh, yes. Working with kids is so much more fun than working with adults. And I get to choose my own hours. As long as I work eight hours a day, I can come in at any time from 8 A.M. TO 9 P.M.W: Lucky you!PaulWoman: Paul, did you find a summer job, yet?Paul: Yeah, I’m working in a restaurant.W: Oh, how’s it going?P: Oh, the money’s not bad.W: What are you doing? Are you waiting tables?P: I wish! No. I’m working in the kitchen. I cut up stuff for the chef – vegetables and meat and things.I also wash the dishes.W: Oh, yuck.P: Yeah. It’s pretty hard work. I didn’t realize how hot it is in a restaurant kitchen until I took this job.W: So why don’t you quit?P: I’d love to, but I need the money.JuliaMan: So what kind of job did you find for the summer?Julia: I’m working for a marketing company. I’m doing telephone marketing.M: Oh, so you’re one of those people who drives me crazy by calling me up and trying to persuade me to buy something that I have absolutely no need for.J: Exactly.M: Do you like it?J: Believe it or not, I do. It’s mostly a bunch of students working there, and we have a lot of fun when we’re not making calls. It’s really easy, too, since we just have to read from a script.M: Are you doing this full time?J: Yes, but I work from two in the afternoon until eleven at night, so I get to sleep as late as I want to in the morning.Unit 3Could you do me a favor?P142 ConversationA Listen and practice.Jack: Hi, Rod. This is Jack.Rod: Oh, hi, Jack. What’s up?J: I’m going to my best friend’s wedding this weekend. I’d love to videotape it. Would you mind if I borrowed you video camera?R: Um, yeah. That’s OK, I guess. I don’t think I’ll need it for anything.J: Thanks a million.R: Sure. Have you used a video camera before? It’s pretty easy.J: Yeah, a couple of times. Would it be OK if I picked it up on Friday night?R: Fine. No problem.B Listen to two more telephone calls Jack makes. What else does he want to borrow from friends? Do they agree to lend them to him?1.Andy: Hello.Jacj: Hi, Andy. This is Jack.A: Oh, hi, Jack.J: I was wondering if you could do me a favor.A: That depends.J: Well, I have to go to a wedding this weekend. Would it be OK if I borrowed your navy blue suit?A: Oh, sure. No problem.J: Thanks a lot. I’ll come by and pick it up tonight.A: That’s fine.2.Rose: Rose Rizzo.Jack: Hi, Rose. This is Jack.R: Oh, hello. How are you?J: Pretty good, thanks. Listen, the reason I’m calling is I have a really big favor to ask you.R: Yes?J: Remember I told you about that friend of mine who’s getting married to a woman he met in Barcelona?R: Yeah, I remember. And?J: Well, the wedding’s this Saturday afternoon, and it’s out in the country – about an hour’s drive from here – and I was wondering if I could borrow your car for the afternoon to get there.R: Gee, Jack, I’d really love to help you out, but I’m going to be needing my car all weekend. I’ve got a friend coming in from out of town, and I promised to show her the sights.J: Oh, OK. I understand. Anyway, how are things? I haven’t seen you for ages.R: Oh, pretty good.P165 ListeningA Listen to three telephone conversations. Write down what each caller requests. Does the other person agree to the request? Check (√) Yes or No.1. TinaRobert: Hello?Tina: Hi, Robert. This is Tina.R: Hi, Tina. What’s up?T: Well, actually, I was wondering if you’d mind lending me your camera for a few days. I want to take some photos of my new apartment to send to my folks.R: Sure. You can borrow it.T: Oh, thanks a million.2. MikeMike: Hi, Sandy. This is Mike.Sandy: Oh, hi. How are things with you?M: Pretty good. Listen. I was wondering if I could use your video game system over the weekend.S: You mean my Sony Play Station?M: Yeah. My sister’s asked me to take care of my niece and nephew over the weekend – they’re six and eight –and I thought it would be a great way to keep them busy.S: That’s a good idea – kids that age love video games – but, well, I have bad news: My machine isn’t working.I’ve been meaning to take it in to get fixed, but I haven’t gotten around to it.M: Oh, too bad.S: But you know you can always rent one. Most video stores have machines to rent. You just have to leave a deposit.M: Oh, perfect. I’ll do that. Thanks, Sandy.S: No problem.3. PhilPhil: Hi, Greg. It’s Phil.Greg: Hi. What’s up?P: Not much, but I was wondering if I could ask you for a favor.G: Hmm…maybe. Try me!P: Well, I have to go out of town for a few days next week.G: Uh-huh.P: Could I leave Polly with you while I’m gone?G: Polly? Who’s Polly?P: You know – Polly, my bird.G: Oh, yeah. I forgot, your bird. I don’t know, Phil. I really don’t like birds very much. They’re messy, and they make a lot of noise, and…P: No, not Polly. She’s really a great bird. She’s really clean and very quiet. She won’t bother you – I promise.G: Oh, all right. I’ll do it.P: Thanks. I really appreciate it. I’ll bring her over on Tuesday night.G: OK. But you owe me one!P178 ConversationA Listen and practice.Amy: Hello?Jeff: Hello. May I speak to Sophia, please?A: I’m sorry, she’s not in right now. Would you like to leave a message?J: Yes, please. This is Jeff. Would you tell her that Tony is having a party on Saturday? A: Un-huh.J: And would you ask her if she’d like to go with me?A: All right, Peter. I’ll give her the message.J: No, this is Jeff, not Peter.A: Oh, I’m sorry.J: By the way, who’s Peter?B Listen to Amy talking to Sophia. Who is Peter? Is Sophia going to go to the party with Jeff?Sophia: Hi! I’m home!A: Oh, hi.S: Did anyone call?A: Uh-huh. Your old friend Peter called a few hours ago. He’s going to be in town on Saturday and wants to get together with you Saturday night. He said to call him.S: Oh, super! I haven’t seen Peter in almost a year. Any other calls?A: Uh, yeah. Jeff called. He wants to know if you want to go to Tony’s party with him. S: Oh. When is Tony’s party?A: On Saturday.S: Oh, perfect. That’s the same night I’m going to get together with Peter, so I have an excuse not to go. Even if I weren’t going out with Peter, I wouldn’t go anywhere with Jeff. Oh, he’s such a pain!A: Oh, he didn’t sound so bad. He sounded kind of sweet.S: Yeah, yeah, I guess he is. It’s just that I don’t want to go out with him – and he just doesn’t seem to get the message. Do me a favor. Amy: If he calls again, could you just tell him I’m not home?A: Hmm. OK.Unit 4What a story!P202 Conversation StorytellingA Listen and practice.Jake: What an awful story! A couple was sailing their yacht from Hawaii to Mexico. While they were crossing the Pacific, their boat hit a whale and sank!Anne: Is that true? What happened to the whale?J: It doesn’t say! Oh and here’s another one. A guy in Los Angles was robbing a bank. But as he was escaping, he got caught in the revolving door.A: I guess it was his first bank robbery!J: Yeah. On and listen to this. Some guy got locked out of his house, so he tried to get in through the chimney.A: Don’t tell me! He got stuck in the chimney!J: Exactly. And he was still trying to get out two days later when the police rescued him.1.A man who considered himself a snake charmer was strangled to death on Sunday by a three-and-a-half-meter boa constrictor in a town in Thailand. It seems that the man rushed to see the giant snake after friends told him the serpent was seen beside one of the town’s main roads. The snake charmer put it around his neck; while he and his friends were walking home, the snake strangled him to death.2.Early Tuesday morning in California, two police officers who were pursuing a car thief down Hollywood Boulevard in a high-speed chase were rescued by the thief. During the chase, the officers’ car overturned and fell into a shallow river. The officers couldn’t get out of the car, which was rapidly filling up with water. The thief went back to the scene of the accident and helped rescue the officers. The Hollywood Police Department has decided to drop charges against the thief for saving the officers’ lives.A Listen and practice.Brian: Someone stole my wallet last night!Kate: Oh no! What happened?B: Well, I was working out, and I had put my stuff in my locker, just like I always do. When I came back, someone had stolen my wallet. I guess I’d forgotten to lock the locker.K: I’m sorry. That’s terrible! Did you lose much money?B: Only about $20. But I lost my credit card and my driver’s license. What a pain!B Listen to the rest of the conversation. What did Kate have stolen once? Where was she? What happened?K: Hmm. That reminds me of when I had my purse stolen last year.B: Really? What happened?K: Well, it was when I was in Belgium. I was on my way to the airport, so I was standing on the side of the road with my bags, trying to figure out the bus schedule. Anyway, this a bunch of guys came by and asked if they could help me. They spokevery broken English, and I couldn’t really understand what they were saying. I really just wanted them to leave me alone. Finally, they left and when I looked down, I realized my purse had disappeared. It had my wallet in it with all my traveler’s checks and my money and my credit card. Well, luckily, I had put my airline ticket and my passport in one of my carry-on bags.B: How awful! So what did you do?K: Well, first I screamed at the top of my lungs and tried to run after the guys – but they were long gone. Then – this sounds really corny – I did just what I had seen people do on TV: I called my credit card company.B: Were they helpful?K: They were lifesavers! In no time at all, they’d given me new traveler’s checks and a new credit card, and sent me on my way.Review of Units 1-4P262 Listening Favorite gripesA Listen to two people discussing these topics. Complete the chart.1 Taxi driversA: It really upsets me when taxi drivers drive so fast. I’m always terrified of having an accident.B: That doesn’t really bother me. I like to get where I’m going quickly. But I can’t stand it when they have their radios turned up all the way full blast. You can’t even hear yourself think!2 People with dogsA: I hate it when people take their dogs into a park and let them make messes all over the place. It’s so irresponsible!B: You know what bothers me? I hate it when they go out and leave their dog at home, barking all day.3 TV commercialsA: I can’t stand it when they show the same commercial twice in a row. Why do they do chat? It drives me crazy!B: The thing that bothers me the most is when they interrupt a ball game at the most exciting moment to show some stupid commercial.4 Store clerksA: It really upsets me when store clerks pretend they haven’t noticed you and just stand around chatting to each other. It’s so rude.B: Yeah. Or on the other hand, they give you the hard sell, and try to get you to buy something you don’t really want.Unit 5Crossing cultures10 Listening Unique customsListen to three people describing unique customs they observed while traveling. Complete the chart.1. AliceOne thing that I never really got used to when I was traveling in Asia was the waypeople make noise when they drink soup. I think it’s because t hey want to show that they’re really enjoying their food so they make a loud slurping noise. It always bothered me. I guess it’s because my parents spent years when I was a kid telling me not to make noise while I was eating.2. MarkWhen I lived in Spain, I was surprised at how late people eat in the evening. When you’re invited to dinner, you are asked to come around nine o’clock and you usually don’t start dinner until ten. And people stay terribly late – sometimes until two in the morning or even later. I found it difficult. How does one get up and go to work or school the next day after eating and drinking until three in the morning?3. SusanI lived in the Middle East for a while, and when I went out, I had to obey the local custom of wearing something over my head and wearing a dress that covered my whole body. At first, I found it a real nuisance, but after a while, I got used to it and even started to like it. You feel really secure, and also you don’t have to worry about what to wear all the time.Unit 6What’s wrong with it?P342 Conversation:Listen and practice.Clerk: Can I help you?Helen: Yes, I’d like to return this jacket.C: Is there something the matter with it?H: Yes. I didn’t notice when I bought it, but there are a few pro blems. First, it has a tear in the lining.C: Hmm, actually, it’s torn in several places.H: And some of the buttons are very loose, this one came off, in fact. And there’s a stain on the collar.C: I’m really sorry about this. Would you like to exchang e it for another one?H: Well, to be honest, I don’t think this jacket is very well made. I’d rather get a refund.C: I understand. Do you have the receipt?P364 Listening Fair exchange?Listen to three customers returning items they purchased. Complete the chart.1.C: Can I help you?M: Yes, I bought this briefcase here last week, but there’s something wrong with the lock. I can’t get it to close properly.C: Let me see. Yes, I see what you mean. The lock seems to be jammed or something. No prob lem. I’ll get you another one. Sorry about that.2.W: Hi.C: Yes?W: I wonder if you could take a look at these shoes I bought here. They’re pretty new, but they seem to be falling apart.C: Hmm. Let me see. Yes, this doesn’t look right. The stitchin g is coming out. How long did you say you’ve had them?W: Only about a month. Here’s the receipt.C: Hmm…yes. Well, let me exchange these for you. I’m sorry for the inconvenience.3.M: Excuse me.C: Yes, how can I help you?M: You see this shirt? I bought it here a few weeks ago, but the first time I washed it, the color changed: It went from bright red to light pink.C: How did you wash it?M: Well, I just tossed it into the washing machine with my other clothes.C: What temperature did you use?M: I usually wash my clothes in hot water, so I guess hot.C: Well, did you check the washing instructions?M: Um…maybe not.C: Well, you see here on this label? It says, “Wash in cold water only.”M: Um-hmm.C: So I’m really sorry, but since you didn’t follow the washing instructions, I can’t really do anything for you.Unit 7The word we live inP402 ConversationA Listen and practice.Andy: Excuse me. Would you like to make a contribution to Greener World? Carla: Sure. What are you working on right now?A: Well, we’re developing educational programs for schools. We want to show children how the oceans are being polluted by industrial waste. And we want to tell them about how fish supplies have been depleted through overfishing.C: I think what you’re doing is terrific. I wish I could do more to help.A: So, have you ever thought about becoming a member of Greener World?C: No, but tell me a little more about it.B Listen to the rest of the conversation. What else has Greener World accomplished in their city?A: We’ve been active in this area for almost five years now. Are you aware of some of our other local projects?C: No, I don’t think I am.A: Well, one of the things we’ve been doing is planting trees. We have a group of volunteers involved in several tree-planting projects in different parts of the city. We’re trying to get as many trees planted as possible to help clean the air and also to help lower the temperature during the summer.C: That sounds smart.A: Uh-huh. We’ve also placed over 50 recycling bins around the city so that people can drop off things for recycling – cans, bottles, plastic bags, and newspapers. Last year we raised over $100,000 through recycling.C: That’s fantastic. I’d love to get involved in Greener Wor ld. Where do I sign?P425 Listening: Environmental solutionsA Listen to three people describing how come serious environmental problems are being solved. Write down the problem each one talks about.1. Jenny:J: You know, I’ve been reading a lot abo ut the problem of landfills – and it really has me worried.M: Why?J: Well, it seems that the easiest way of disposing of trash is by burying it in landfills. The problem is that in many countries the landfills have already been filled up, and it’s hard to find places to start new ones. No one wants a huge landfill anywhere near their neighborhood.M: So what’s the solution?J: Well, there is no easy solution. But many cities are trying to do more recycling so that they can reduce the amount of stuff that goes into the landfills.2. Adam:W: I can’t believe it’s become dangerous to get a suntan. What is this world coming to?A: Well, the sun has never been good for you, but it’s really dangerous now. You see, the ozonosphere, which helps protect us f rom the sun’s ultraviolet rays, has been damaged by pollution in the air. When the ozone layer gets too thin, it can cause an increase in skin cancer and other problems.W: But is there anything we can do to solve the problem?A: Sure. One of the biggest threats to the ozone layer is cars – the exhaust gases from cars. The best way to save the ozone layer is to drive less. So in many places, people are being asked to carpool.3. Kate:K: You know, you always hear about air pollution, but not many people are aware of the problem of water pollution.M: You mean in the oceans?K: No. I mean polluted drinking water. It’s a problem in almost every major city in the world. Almost all our rivers and lakes – where we get our drinking water from –are being polluted in some way by businesses farms, homes, industries, and other sources. And even though the water most of us drink is treated, it’s still not 100 percent pure.M: So what’s the solution?K: Well, it’s a complicated problem to solve, but basically what’s involved is treating all waste products more carefully so that dangerous chemicals and bacteria don’t get into our water supply.P43ConversationA Listen and practice.Andy: You know, there’s a factory outside town that’s pumping chemicals into t he river.Carla: How can they do that? Isn’t that against the law?A: Yes, it is. But a lot of companies ignore those laws.C: That’s terrible! What can Greener World do?A: Well, on thing to do about it is to talk to the management.C: What if that d oesn’t work?A: Well, then another way to stop them is to get a TV station to run a story on it.C: Yes! Companies hate bad publicity. By the way, what’s the name of this company? A: It’s called Apex Industries.C: Oh no! My uncle is one of their top executives!C Listen to the rest of the conversation. What do Andy and Carla decide to do? Carla: Wait a minute, Before Greener World does anything, shouldn’t we make sure that we’ve got our facts straight?Andy: Absolutely. The best thing to do is to monitor the situation over the next several weeks to see what exactly is happening.C: How do we do that?A: Well, we can take pictures of the river and even take water samples to see how had the situation is.C: OK. And maybe I could talk to my uncle about it.A: Oh, no, I don’t think that’s a good idea. Not yet, anyway.C: Why not?A: I don’t think we want to say anything to anyone until we have a clearer picture of what is going on. After we’ve monitored the situation for a while, then we can decide whether we need to have a meeting with a representative of the company to tell them what we’ve discovered. OK, Carla?C: OK.Unit 8Learning to learnP462 ConversationA Listen and practice.Paula: Do you want to take a class with me at the community college?Jason: Maybe. What are they offering?P: Well, here’s the course catalog. Take a look.J: Hmm. They’ve got a lot of language classes – Chinese, German, Japanese. Would you rather learn an Asian language or a European one?P: Um, actually, I think I’d rather take an art class. They have one on landscape photography and another on making videos.J: That sounds OK. But I think I’d prefer studying video to learning about photography.P: OH, wait. It says here that you need to provide your own video equipment.J: Oh, I’d rather not spend a lot of money. Let’s see what else they’re offering.B Listen to the rest of the conversation. What course do they decide to take? Why?Paula: Hmm. Hey, this sounds kind of interesting: the art of bonsai.J ason: What’s bonsai?P: You know, those miniature trees they grow in little tubs. It says here that they have a course on how to grow them, and on how to develop a business selling bonsais. Apparently, you can sell them for up to $500 apiece.J: Really? Wow! That does sound good. We could learn how to grow them and then maybe set up a little business.P: Yeah. We could do it out at my dad’s place. He has lots of room to grow things in his garden.J: Is the course expensive? Do you have to buy any special equipment?P: It says no special equipment is required except plant containers and some young trees.J: Let’s check it out, then.P48Listening:A Listen to three people talking about the part-time courses they took recently. Complete the chart.1. LindaM: So, Linda, what have you been doing with yourself?L: Not much. Oh, wait! That’s not true. I took this great dancing course last semester. M: Oh, yeah! What kind of dancing?L: We learned tap dancing and square dancing.M: Wait……why on earth would you want to learn tap dancing and square dancing? It sounds exhausting.L: Oh, just for fun. You should try taking the course. You’ll see that you learn more than just dancing. You also learn how to be more confident and how to interact better with other people.M: Hmm. I think with all that hopping around I’d be too exhausted to interact with anyone.2. RichW: So, how did you enjoy your cooking course?R: It was great.W: What kinds of things did you learn to cook?R: Well, it was a course on vegetarian cooking.W: I didn’t know you were a vegetarian.R: Oh, I’m not. But a lot of people are these days. So I thought it would be useful to know how to make some interesting dishes without meat for times when I invite friends over for dinner.W: Hmm. Well, I guess that makes sense.R: Oh, but we learned more than just cooking. They also taught us all kinds of useful。
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成熙英语_中级班_听力脚本－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－Unit 1(1) I'm really sorry:Ted: Oh, I'm really sorry. Are you OK?Ana: I'm fine. But I'm not very good at this.Ted: Neither am I. Say, are you from South America?Ana: Yes, I am originally. I was born in Argentina.Ted: Did you grow up there?Ana: Yes, I did, but my family moved here eight years ago when I was in high school.Ted: And where did you learn to rollarblade?Ana: Here in the park. This is only my second time.Ted: Well, it's my first time. Can you give me some lessons?Ana: Sure. Just follow me.Ted : By the way, my name is Ted.Ana: And I'm Ana. Nice to meet you.Hey, hey! that was funTed: Hey, hey! that was fun. Thank you for the lesson!Ana: No problem. So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?Ted: I work in a travel agency.Ana: Really! What do you do there?Ted: I'm in charge of their computers.Ana: Oh, so you're a computer specialist.Ted: Well, sort of. Yeah, I guess so.Ana: That's great. Then maybe you can give me some help with a computer course I'm taking. Ted: Oh, sure...But only if you promise to give me some more rollarblading lessons.Ana: It's a deal!(2) Where are you from originally, Yu HongInterviewer: Where are you from originally, Yu Hong?Yu Hong: I'm from China...from near Shanghai.Interviewer: And when did you move here?Yu Hong: I came here after I graduated from college. That was in 1992. Interviewer: And what do you do now?Yu Hong: I'm a transportation engineer.Interviewer: I see. So you 're an immigrant to the United States.Yu Hong: Yes, that's right.Interviewer: What are some of difficulties of being an immigrant in the U.S.? Yu Hong: Oh, that's not an easy question to answer. There are so many things,really. I guess one of the biggest difficulties is that I don't have any relatives here. I mean, I have a lot of friends, but that's not the same thing. In China, on the holidays or the weekend, wevisit relatives. It isn't the same here. Interviewer: And what do you miss the most from home? Yu Hong: Oh, that's easy: my mom's soup! She makes great soup. I really miss my mother's cooking.(3) Hey! Are these pictures of youA: Hey! Are these pictures of you when you were a kid?B: Yeah! That's me in front of my uncle's beach house. When I was a kid, we used to spend two weeks every summer.A: Wow, I bet that was fun!B: Yeah. We always had a great time. Every day we used to get up early and walk along the beach.I have a great shell collection. In fact, I think it's still up in the attic!A: Hey, I used to collect shells, too, when I was a kid. But my parents threw them out!A: You know what I remember most about growing up?B: What?A: Visiting my grandparent's house… you know, on holidays and stuff. They lived way out in the country, and my granddad had a horse named Blackie. He taught me how to ride. I just love that horse-and she loved me, too! I used to really enjoy spending time at my grandparent's house. And every time I came back, Blackie remembered me.B: Ah, memories!Unit 2(4) Why is there never a bus when you want one?A: Why is there never a bus when you want one?B: Good question. There aren't enough buses on this route.A: Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper.B: Good idea. You should say that we need more subway lines, too.A: Yeah. There should be more public transportation in genral.B: And fewer cars! There's too much traffic.A: Say, is that our bus coming?B: Yes, it is. But look. It's full!A: Oh, no! Let's go and get a cup of coffee. We can talk about this letter I'm going to write.A: So you are really going to write a letter to the paper?B: Sure. I'm going to say something about the buses. They're too old. We need more modern buses… nice air-conditioned ones.B: And they need to put more buses on the road.A: Right. And there are too many cars downtown, and there isn't enough parking. B: That's for sure. It's impossible to find a parking space downtown these days. A: I think they should ban private cars downtown between nine and five.B: Oh, you mean they shouldn't allow any cars except taxis and buses during the regular workday. Hmm… that sounds like a really good idea.(5) Quite a number of thingsQuite a number of things have been done to help solve traffic problems in Singapore. For example, motorists must buy a special pass if they want to drive into the downtown businessdistrict. They can go into the business district only if they have the pass displayed on their windshield.Another thing Singapore has done is to make it more difficult to buy cars. People have to apply for a certificate if they want to buy a car. And the number of certificates is limited. Not everyone can get one.There is also a high tax on cars, so it costs three or four times as much to buy a car in Singapore as it does in, say, the United States or Canada.The other thing Singapore has done is to build an excellent pubic transportation system. Their subway system is one of the best in the world. And there is also a very good taxi and bus system.(6) Excuse me. Could you tell meA: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the bank is?B: There's one upstairs, across from the duty-free shop.A: Oh, thanks. Do you know what time it opens?B: It should be open now. It opens at 8:00A.M.A: Good. And can you tell me how often the buses leave for the city?B: You need to check at the transportation counter. It's right down the hall. A: OK. And just one more thing. Do you know where the nearest restroom is? B: Right behind you, ma'am. See that sign?A: Oh. Thanks a lot.A: Excuse me. It's me again. I'm sorry. I need some more information-if you don't mind.B: Not at all.A: Thanks. Do you know how much a taxi costs to the city?B: Well, it depends on the traffic, of course. But it usually costs about forty dollars.A: Forty dollars? I guess I'll take the bus. That means I have almost an hour till the next one. Where could I find an inexpensive restaurant in the airport? Maybe a fast-food place?B: Go upstairs and turn right. You'll see the snack bar on your left.A: Thanks very much. Have a nice day.B: You, too.Unit 3(7) What do you think?A: What do you think?B: Well, it has just as many bedroom as the last apartment. And the living room is huge.C: But the bedroom are too small. And there isn't enough closet space for my clothes.A: And it's not as cheap as the last apartment we saw.B: But that apartment was dark and dingy. And it was in a dangerous neighborhood. A: Let's see if the real estate agent has something else to show us.A: Well, how do you like this space, then?C: Oh, it's much better than that other one. The thing I like best is the bedrooms. They are too huge!B: Yes, they are nice and big.C: And there are two bathrooms! I could have my own bathroom!B: Yes, I guess you could.C: The only problem is the color of the living room. I really don't like those dark green walls.A: Oh, I'm sure we can change the color if we want to.(8) Creative Rentals.A: Creative Rentals. Good morning.B: Hello. I'm calling about the apartment you have for rent.A: Yes. What can I tell you about it?B: Where is it, exactly?A: It's on King Street, just off the freeway.B: Oh, near the freeway. Can you hear the traffic?A: Yes, I'm afraid you do hear some. But the apartment has lots of space. It has three bedrooms and a very large living roomB: I see. And is it in a new building?A: Well, the building is about fifty years old.B: Uh-huh. Well, I'll think about it.A: OK. Thanks for calling.B: Thank you. ByeA: Hello？B: Hello. Is the apartment you're advertising still available?A: Yes, it is.B: Can you tell me a little about it?A: Well, it's a perfect apartment for one person. It's one room with a kitchen at one end.B: I see. And is it far away from the subway?A: There's a subway station just down the street. Actually, the apartment is located right downtown, so you step out of the building and there are stores and restaurants everywhere. But it's on a high floor, so you don't hear any street or traffic noise.B: It sounds like just the kind of place I'm looking for. I'd like to come see it, please.A: Sure. Let me give you the address.(9) So where are you working nowA: So where are you working now, Terry?B: Oh, I'm still at the bank. I don't like it, though.A: That's too bad. Why not?B: Well, it's boring, and it doesn't pay very well.A: I know what you mean. I don't like my job either. I wish I could find a better job.B: Actually, I don't want to work at all anymore. I wish I had a lot of money so I could retire now. A: Hmm, how old are you, Terry?B: Uh, twenty-six.A: So how are things going with you and Susie, Terry?B: Oh, you didn't know? She and I broke up a couple of months ago. We decided we needed a break from each other for a while. But I miss her a lot. I wish we could get back together again. A: I'm sure you will.B: I really hope so. So what kind of job would you like to look for?A: I'm not sure, but I'd really like to move to another city. I'm sick of this place. I need to live somewhere more exciting.B: I know what you mean. It sure can get boring around here at times.Yeah, I really need a change. I've been doing the same things for ever five years now, and I'm just not learning anything new. It's the same routine every day, and I am really sick of sitting in front of a computer. I think I need to try something totally different. I want to be in a profession that involves meeting people.I really need to join a club or sports team to give me something to do on weekends.I get really bored on the weekends, and if I joined a club. I'd probably get to meet people and make new friends.I should take a typing course this summer. I really need if 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 a diet. I've gained ten pounds since last year, and everyone tells me I look fat. And if I don't lose weight now, I won't be able to get into any of my summer clothes.Unit 4(10) Hey, this sounds good-snailsA: Hey, this sounds good-snails with garlic! Have you ever eaten snails? B: No, I haven'tA: Oh, they're delicious! I had them last time. Like to try some?B: No, thanks. They sound strange.C: Have you decided on an appetizer yet?A: Yes. I'll have the snails, please.C: And you, sir?B: I think I'll have the fried brains.A: Fried brains? Now that really sound strange!A: Oh, good. Here comes the waitress now!C: Here are your snails, madam. And for you, sir… the fried brains.B: Thank you.A: Mmm, these snails are delicious! How are the brains?B: Well, I think they're… yuck! Oh, sorry, I guess brains are pretty strange after all. Um, I think I'm going to order something else, if you don't mind. A: Oh, sure. Go ahead.B: Miss! Excuse me, miss!C: Yes?B: Uh, I really don't care for this appetizer. Could you bring me something else? C: Yes, of course. What would you like instead?A: Try the snails.B: No, I don't think so. I'll tell you what. Just forget an appetizer for me, and bring me a nice, juicy hamburger… medium rare…with French fries and a large soda.(11) Have you finished with thisA: Have you finished with this?B: No, I'm still drinking it. Thanks.A: Did you order this?B: Yes, that's mine. Mmm, it looks great and smells delicious!A: Don't you like it?B: I haven't tasted it yet. I'm waiting for the waitress to bring me a fork.感谢阅读，欢迎大家下载使用！。