Unit1 A time to remember
2. Conversation: Where did you learn the skate?p2
B: Hey, that was fun, thanks for the lesson. No problem. So. Tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?
I work in a travel agency. Really, what do you do there? I am in charge of their computers. So, you are a computer specialist. Well, sort of. Yeah, I guess so. That’s great.
Then maybe you can give me some help with a computer course I am taking. Oh, sure….. But only if you promise to give me some more skating lessons. It’s a deal. 4. listening p3 life as an immigrant 1.Yu Hong
Where are from originally, Yu Hong? I am from china. From near shanghai. And when did you move here?
I came here after I graduated from college. That was in 1992. And what do you do now? I am a transportation engineer.
I see. So you are an immigrant to the United States. Yes, that’s right.
What are some of the difficulties of being an immigrant in the U.S.?
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 holidays or the weekend, we visit relatives. It isn’t the same here. And what do you miss the most from home?
Oh, that’s easy. My mom’s soup. She makes great soup. I really miss my mother’s cooking. 2.Ajay
Where are you from, Ajay? I am from India.
And when did you move to the U.S.? It was in 1991.
Are you studying in here at the moment?
Not now. I came here as a student and graduated two years ago. I am working as a computer technician.
Uh-huh. And what was it like when you first came here? Was it difficult?
Yeah, It was at times. The main difficulty I had was with educational system. Things are very different here. Teaching methods. Everything is very different from what I was used to in India. And what do you miss the most from India?
To tell you the truth. After you’re here for a while, you don’t miss anything very much.
But I guess the weather and my family are the things I miss. And the quality of life. The quality of life is much nicer back home, frankly speaking. Bp11
Excuse me. It’s me again. I’m sorry. I need some more information- if you don’t mind. Not at all
Thanks. Do you know how much a taxi to the city cost?
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Well, it depends on the traffic, of course. But it usually costs about $40.
Forty dollars? I guess I’ll take the bus. That’s means I have almost an hour till the next one. Where can I find an inexpensive restaurant in the airport? Maybe a fast-food place? Go upstairs and turn right. You’ll see a snack bar on your left. Thanks very much. Have a nice day. You, too.
Units1-2
1. listening p14
Thanks for taking the time to speak with me, Jeri. Oh，it's my pleasure
You have a beautiful accent. Where did you grow up? I grew up in England, in a city called Brighton. How do you spell that? B-R-I-G-H-T-O-N Just like it sounds. Yes.
What was that like?
Brilliant. It’s a lovely city, right by the sea. My family still lives there. My family owns a restaurant, and my mother teaches school.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Well, I never thought I’d be a model! I wanted to be a doctor or maybe a writer. Why not a model?
Well, I always thought I looked funny.
I can’t imagine it. Were you popular when you were growing up?
Not really. I wasn’t unpopular, but I wasn’t in the popular crowd at school. I had a nice group of friends, thought.
How did you like school?
Oh, I loved school. I was a great student. My mother actually taught at my primary school. I always thought that was terrific.
What about your free time as a child. Did you have a hobby?
I used to paint. Actually, I still do. I have some paintings in a gallery right now.
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That’s impressive. adj. 感人的；令人钦佩的；给人以深刻印象的 Well, it’s a very small exhibit. But it’s something I really enjoy. Did you have a favorite game when you were growing up?
That’s easy. My favorite game was chess. My grandfather taught me how to play. I used to visit his house in the country. We would have chess tournaments. It was wonderful. What about a favorite place?
Hmm. My favorite place? I used to go to summer camp in Ireland. I loved that. I got to go horseback riding almost every day. Do you still go to Ireland? No. Not very often.
Unit 3. p18 5. listening capsule hotel
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Welcome to the program your home is my home. Our guest tonight is Brad Philips from California. Brad, tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you do?
Well, at the moment, I’m working as an English teacher in Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo is an exciting city, but it’s also very spread out. It can sometimes take hours to go from one part of the city to another. When I don’t feel like going all the way home, I sometimes stay in a capsule hotel. A capsule hotel? Can you explain what that is?
Yeah. It’s a hotel with lots of small rooms. Actually, they’re not really rooms. They’re spaces that are two meters by one meter, and only a meter high. In other words, they’re very cramped! But the hotel is cheap and very convenient.
And what’s inside each little room, or should I say, each space?
Well, inside every capsule there’s a bed, a TV, a reading light, a radio, and an alarm clock. The hotel also has lockers, where you can keep your personal belongings. adj. 个人的；身体的；亲自的n. 人事消息栏；人称代名词
That’s great. And what kind of people stay in a capsule hotel?
Well, probably people like me. People who miss the last train home or don’t want to go all the way home only to turn around and come back to work again. So, it gets pretty busy, as you can imagine.
Finally, would you recommend a capsule hotel to other people?
Sure! The rooms are small, but you get used to sleeping in a small space. I just wouldn’t recommend a capsule hotel to people who can’t relax in small, cramped spaces. p19 CONVERSATION
B. Listen to the rest of the conversation. What changes would Brain like to make in his life? BRIAN: Yeah! It’s sometimes pretty hard to pay the rent. I’m thinking about changing jobs. TERRY: What kind of job would you like to look for?
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BRIAN: I’m not sure, but I wish I worked some where else. I’m sick of this place. I need to live some where more exciting. 厌恶；厌倦
TERRY: I know what you mean. Hey, maybe we could move to another city. We could evenbe roommates.
BRIAN: Yeah. Uh. Maybe … be sick for渴望
Unit 4 I’ve heard of that
CONVERSATION(p22)
B. Listen to the rest of the conversation. How did Steve like the fried brains? What else did he order?
KATHY: Oh, good! Here comes the waiter now!
WAITER: Here are your snails. And for you, sir...the fried brains. STEVE: Thank you.
KATHY: Mmm, these snails are delicious! How are the brains?
STEVE: Well, I think they’re…yuck! Oh sorry, I guess brains are too strange for me. Umm, I think I’m going to order something else, if you don’t mind. int. 啐（表示反感等，等于yuk） n. 讨厌的东西（等于yuk）adj. 令人反感的（等于yuk）
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KATHY: Oh, sure. Go ahead. STEVE: Excuse me, waiter! WAITER: Yes?
STEVE: Uh, I really don’t care for this appetizer. Could you bring me something else? WAITER: Yes, of course .What would you like instead? KATHY: Try the snails.
STEVE: No, I don’t think so. I’ll tell you what. Just forget an appetizer for me, and bring me nice, juicy hamburger… medium rare… with French fries and large soda. LISTENING(p23)
5. Listen to six people ask questions about food and drink in a restaurant. Check the item that each person is talking about. 1
WOMAN: Have you finished with this? MAN: No, I’m still drinking it. Thanks. 2
MAN: Did you order this?
WOMAN: Yes, that’s mine. Mmm, it looks great and smells delicious. 3
MAN: Don’t you like it?
WOMAN: I haven’t tasted it yet. I’m waiting for the waitress to bring me a fork. 4
MAN: Did you enjoy it?
WOMAN: Well, it was a little tough. I think it was cooked for too long. 5
WOMAN: How is it?
MAN: Great. Just the way I like it: black and strong 6
MAN1: Your turn or mine?
MAN2: It’s my treat this time. You paid last time. Remember? LISTENING (p26)
A Listen to people explain how to make these snacks. Which snack are they talking about? Number the photos from 1 to 4. 1.
WOMAN: I love to eat this at the movies. Sometimes I even make it myself at home. It’s really easy. First, you put a little oil in a pan. Then heat the oil. When the oil’s hot----but not too hot ---- put in the kernels. Next, when you see they’re starting to pop, cover the pan. Shake the pan a little until the noise stops. After that, pour it into a bowl. Finally, Sprinkle a little salt over it and enjoy! 2.
MAN: Let me tell you how to make my favorite snack. It takes some time, but it’s worth it. First, you take an avocadoand mash it. Next you chop half a tomato
and half an onion and add them to the avocado. After that, you chop a little cilantro(香菜)---- you know, Chinese parsley(香芹
菜)---- and put that in, too. Then, squeeze a lemon or a lime on top. Finally, sprinkle the mixture with a little salt, pepper, and of course, hot sauce. Mmm, it’s great with chips.
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WOMAN: A friend from New York City taught me how to make this. First, cut it in half. Then toast it. After that, let it cool a little and then spread cream cheese on it. It’s really good for breakfast, but you can eat it any time. 4.
MAN: Some people buy the frozen kind at the supermarket but I like to make my own. you need dough, olive oil, sauce, and cheese – lots of cheese. First, you roll out the dough into a circle and rub a little oil on it. Then put the dough into the oven and bake for a few minutes. Next, spoon a little sauce over the dough. After that, cover the sauce with grated cheese. Then put it back into the oven and bake for another ten minutes or until the cheese melts. Finally, cut it into slices. You’ll love it!
Units 3-4 Progress check (p28) LISTENING
A Listen to three people talk about things they wish they could change .Check the topic each person is talking about. 1.
WOMAN: I get really bored on weekends. I wish I belonged to a club or sports team. If I belonged to a club, I `d have something to do. And I` d probably get to meet new people and make new friends. 2.
MAN: I wish I could type better. I should take a typing course this summer. I really need it for my school work. And people say that if you can type really well, it’s something you`ll find useful later in life. 3.
WOMAN: Gosh, I really have to go on a diet. I`ve gained ten pounds since last year, and everyone tells me I look fat.If I don’t lose weight now, I won`t be able to get into any of my summer clothes. I wish I didn’t like desserts so much!
Unit5 CONVERSATION [P.30]
B. Listen to the rest of the conversation. Where are they going to stay? How will they get there? Julia: That's great! The more the merrier!
Nancy: By the way, where are we going to stay?
Julia: Oh, We can stay at my aunt and uncle’ beach house. They have plenty of rooms and I'm sure they’ll be happy to have guests. I'll call them tonight to let them know what time we’re going toarrive. I guess we’ll leave pretty early. There’s a direct bus every morning at 5:00 a.m. NANCY: that's fine with me. I think' I’ll be too excited to sleep!
JULIA: I know! And the best thing is, we’ll probably get there in time to spend a few hours at the beach after we get settled.
LISTENING [unit5 P. 34]
A listen to an interview with a spokeswoman from the New York City visitors center .check the four topics she discusses.
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