Unit 14 Weather.doc

Unit 14 WeatherWarm up (Answers):(Answers will vary.)Spring: breezy, showers, dampSummer: thunder, lightning, scorching, humid, muggyFall: cool, chilly, rainyWinter: freezing, overcast, flurries, blizzardScript:In the spring, the city of Washington is breezy, and there are frequent showers. The ground is very damp, so flowers begin sprouting.When summer comes, there may be storms with thunder and lightning, or it can be scorching hot. Late summer gets humid, and people try to avoid the muggy heat in the city by going to the countryside or the beach.In the fall, we enjoy the cool days of October before it gets chilly and rainy in November.Winter brings freezing rain, low temperatures, and overcast skies. School children hope that light snow flurries will change into a blizzard, so that school will be canceled for a few days.Listening Task:First Listening (Answers)1. Auckland, New Zealand: scorching, hot2. San Diego, California: chilly3. San Jose, Costa Rica: damp, warm4. Edmonton, Alberta: snowy, coldSecond Listening (Answers)1. go to the beach 2. watch a yacht race 3. go hiking 4. go skiingThird Listening (Answers)1. grab/swimsuit/sunscreen/head for2. Bring a sweater/on the bay3. the national park/lets up4. a fresh layerScript:1. This is the Auckland weather report for the first day of the year. Its scorching, and hot, and not a cloud in the sky. So grab your swimsuit and your sunscreen, and head for the beach.2. Here in San Diego, California, today, the weather is crisp and chilly. Were all hoping that the sun will come out so that we can stay warm. Bring a sweater and come watch the yacht race on the bay.3. Good morning from San Jose, Costa Rica. Were having the same weather as always. Damp and warm with daily showers. Perfect for hiking in the national park when the rain lets up.4. Hello from the Arctic North. Here in Edmonton, Alberta, its snowy and cold. The temperature dipped way below freezing last night, and weve got a fresh layer of snow. Yahoo! Im going to enjoy some of that powder snow skiing. See you on the slopes.Real World Listening:Prepare (Answers)swimming, snowmen, hikingGet the main ideas (Answers) winter: it snowed a lot; they made snowmenspring: great time for hiking; it was a little muddysummer: everything blooms; its sunny and warmautumn: leaves turned to gold; its her favorite seasonUnit 15 LifestyleWarm up (Answers):1. transportation, parking 2. suburbs, tress, conveniences, traffic3. countryside, spaces, trailsListening Task:First Listening (Answers)1. suburbs 2. city 3. countryside 4. citySecond Listening (Answers)(Answers will vary.)1. trees/stores/shopping center/convenience store/health food store/coffee shop/gas station2. convenient to shopping and the university3. wide-open spaces/hiking/fishing4. convenient to restaurants/shopping/workThird Listening (Answers)1. for about ten years2. about 20 minutes3. a couple of miles 4. about 70 kilometers5. Shopping, eatingScript:1. A: Hey, this is a nice area. Hoe long have you lived here?B: Oh, about ten years. I wouldnt want to live anywhere else.A: Thats good, huh?B: Yeah, I mean youve got all of these trees, the little shopping center around the corner.A: What kind of stores are there?B: Well, theres a convenience store, a health food store, a coffee shop. And theres a gas station right across the street.A: Not bad, but doesnt it take you a long time to get to work in the city?B: Nope, only about 20 minutes.2. A: How do you like your new place?B: Oh, its great. Its so convenient.A: Yeah, in what way?B: Well, theres lots of restaurants, shopping malls, and the grocery store is just a block away.A: How far is it from school?B: A couple of miles, but theres a subway station across the street and the train goes right to the university.A: Sounds great, Id like to check it out sometime.B: Sure, youre welcome anytime.3. A: Sorry Im a little late. There was an accident on the freeway.B: Freeway? Where do you live?A: I live out in Jasper, about 75 kilometers from here.B: That must take forever. Couldnt you find a place you like thats closer?A: Oh, I dont mind the drive. Besides, I love the wide-open spaces out where I live.B: What about shopping and going to the clubs on weekends?A: Nah, I prefer hiking, fishing, stuff like that.B: That does sound nice, but I could never get used to the drive.4. A: Did you find a new place yet?B: Yeah, its right across from the library.A: The one downtown?B: Yep, right around the corner from the Westfield shopping mall.A: Which is great for you because shopping is your favorite hobby.B: And eating is another one. Theres some great restaurants in my neighborhood.A: How about parking?B: Not so much, so I had to sell my car. But theres a bus stop in front of my apartment building, and its only five blocks to work.Real World Listening:Prepare (Answers)rainforests, hiking trails, cities, carsGet the main ideas (Answers)Julie: 1. Shes an astronomer. 2. seeing the stars 3. local and imported 4. seeing her parents for the holidaysFernando:1. the Rainforest Heritage Center 2. like Earths weather3. hiking trails, waterfalls, rivers, fish, and animals4. his jeepReview Unit 3: Units 11-15Part 1 (Answers):1. Flight 275 2. aisle seat 3. business class 4. rich and creamy1. spicy 6. really salty 7. pretty full 8. booked solid 9. squeeze it in 10. breezy 11. scorching hot 12. snow flurries13. isnt much parking 14. wide-open spaces 15. country storePart 2 (Answers):1. a 2. b 3. b 4. c 5. a 6. c 7. c 8. c 9. a 10. b说明：这部分的原稿在前面每个单元对应部分都有。Part 3 (Answers):1. Flight 205 was canceled.2. I missed my flight.3. Ill never make it.4. I lost my passport and visa.5. I waited in line for my luggage.6. This dish is easy to make. 7. Salted duck is my favorite dish.8. Its really delicious/tasty.9. Its good for you.10. The dish is too heavy/greasy.11. When are y