武汉成熙国际英语中级班课文.doc

成熙英语中级班听力脚本(剑桥二)1.Break the Ice(1)Oh, Im really sorry:Ted: Oh, Im really sorry. Are you OK?Ana: Im fine. But Im 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, its my first time. Can you give me some lessons?Ana: Sure. Just follow me.Ted : By the way, my name is Ted.Ana: And Im 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: Im in charge of their computers.Ana: Oh, so youre a computer specialist.Ted: Well, sort of. Yeah, I guess so.Ana: Thats great. Then maybe you can give me some help with a computer course Im taking. Ted: Oh, sure.But only if you promise to give me some more rollarblading lessons.Ana: Its a deal!(3)Yu hong the Immigrant.Interviewer: Where are you from originally, Yu Hong?Yu Hong: Im 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: Im a transportation engineer.Interviewer: I see. So you re an immigrant to the United States.Yu Hong: Yes, thats right.Interviewer: What are some of difficulties of being an immigrant in the U.S.?Yu Hong: Oh, thats not an easy question to answer. There are so many things, really. I guess one of the biggest difficulties is that I dont have any relatives here. I mean, I have a lot of friends, but thats not the same thing. In China, on the holidays or the weekend, we visit relatives. It isnt the same here.Interviewer: And what do you miss the most from home?Yu Hong: Oh, thats easy: my moms soup! She makes great soup. I really miss my mothers cooking.(4)Childhood Memories AA: Hey! Are these pictures of you when you were a kid?B: Yeah! Thats me in front of my uncles 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 its still up in the attic!A: Hey, I used to collect shells, too, when I was a kid. But my parents threw them out!(5)Childhood Memories BA: You know what I remember most about growing up?B: What?A: Visiting my grandparents 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 grandparents 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 theyll tear down all these old buildings soon. In a few years, there will be just malls and high-rise apartments.B: Hey, that doesnt sound too bad!A: No, but Ill miss the old days.(2) Living Places BA: Creative Rentals. Good morning.B: Hello. Im calling about the apartment you have for rent.A: Yes. What can I tell you about it?B: Where is it, exactly?A: Its on King Street, just off the freeway.B: Oh, near the freeway. Can you hear the traffic?A: Yes, Im 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, Ill think about it.A: OK. Thanks for calling.B: Thank you. Bye(3) Living Places CA: Hello?B: Hello. Is the apartment youre advertising still available?A: Yes, it is.B: Can you tell me a little about it?A: Well, its a perfect apartment for one person. Its one room with a kitchen at one end.B: I see. And is it far away from the subway?A: Theres 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 its on a high floor, so you dont hear any street or traffic noise.B: It sounds like just the kind of place Im looking for. Id 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 isnt enough closet space for my clothes.A: And its 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: Lets 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, its 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 dont like those dark green walls. A: Oh, Im sure we can change the color if we want to.3.Big Day(1) Halloween AA: Did you know next week is Halloween? Its on October 31B: So what do you do on Halloween? We dont have that holiday in Russia.A: Well, its a day when kids dress up in masks and costumes. They knock on peoples doors and ask for candy by saying words“Trick or treat!”B: Hmm. Sounds interesting.A: But its 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. Id love to.(2) Halloween BA: So are we going to wear costumes to the party?B: Of course. Thats half the fun. Last year I rented this great Dracula costume, and this year Im going as a clown.A: A clown? Yes, you would make a good clown.B: Hey!A: Oh, Im just kidding. What about me? What kind of costume should I wear?B: Why dont you go as a witch? I saw a terrific witch outfit at the costume store.A: A witch yeah, thats a 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 didnt 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 shrineB: 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 ceremonyyou know, our parents, grandparents, brothers and sistersA: And what about the reception? What was that like?B: Lots of friends and relatives came to the receptionabout 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, its a Japanese custom.A: What a nice custom!4.Complains and Excuses(1)H ousehold Chores AA: JasonJason! Turn down the TV a little, please.B: Oh, but this is my favorite program!A: I know. But its too loud.B: OK. Ill turn it down.A: Thats better. Thanks.B: Lisa, please pick up your things.A: Theyre all over the living room floor.B: In a minute, Mom. Im 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? Hes 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 theyre just getting old. I hope I never get like that.A: Me, too. Hey, lets go and play a video game.B: Great idea. By the way, have you seen my glasses anywhere?(3) Household Chores C1A: James, please turn that downJames!B: Yes, Mom?A: Turn that down. Its much too loud.B: Sorry, Mom. I had it turned up because I wanted to hear the game.2A: Molly, put the groceries away, please. Theres ice cream in one of the bags.B: I cant right now, Dad. Im doing my homework.3A: Whats 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, Im really sorry, Mom. I forgot all about them.4A: Justin, come help me. We need to wash these dishes before your mother gets home.B: Oh, Dad. Id like to help, but I have to call Laurie. Its really important.5A: Aimee, I think the dog is trying to tell you something!B: Well, I cant possibly take him out right now. Im doing my nails(4) Apologies AA: Hi. Im your new neighbor, George Rivera. I live next door.B: Oh, hi. Im 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, Im sorry! I didnt realize that. Ill make sure to keep the volume down. Oh, by the way, is there a good Italian restaurant in the neighborhood?A: Yeah. Theres a great one a couple of blocks from here. Try their lasagna. Its delicious! (5)Apologies BA: Hello. Im 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, theres a blue Honda parked in space 13 and thats my space.B: Oh, Im 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 Ill go right down and move the car.A: Thanks.B: And Ill make sure my son doesnt do it again.A: I appreciate it.(6) Apologies CA: Gee, Bob, youre really late. You said youd be here at six, and look at the time: Its almost six thirty!B: Im really sorry. Tell you what: Ill pay for dinner.A: Oh, its all right. You dont 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 dont 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.5. Transportation(1)T ransportation Problems AA: Why is there never a bus when you want one?B: Good question. There arent 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! Theres too much traffic.A: Say, is that our bus coming?B: Yes, it is. But look. Its full!A: Oh, no! Lets go and get a cup of coffee. We can talk about this letter Im going to write. (2)Transportation Problems BA: So you are really going to write a letter to the paper?B: Sure. Im going to say something about the buses. Theyre 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 isnt enough parking.B: Thats for sure. Its 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 shouldnt allow any cars except taxis and buses during the regular workday. Hmm that sounds like a really good idea.(3)Transportation Problems CA: 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. Its much greener. When I first moved here, there werent many trees around. But over the last few years, the city has planted trees everywhere. Its made such a difference.(4)Transportation Problems DA: How do you like living here?B: Well, its an interesting city. But you really need a car here; otherwise, you cant go anywhere. There used to be a good bus system, but there isnt anymore.A: Why is that?B: Oh, I think they expect everyone to have a car, so they dont bother to provide decent bus service. Its getting worse and worse. These days, you have to wait for ages for a bus. And when one finally shows up, its usually full!(5) Solution SingaporeQuite 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) Driving and Road Sings AA: Um, have you noticed that police car behind us?B: Oh, yeah.A: Police siren Oh, no! Id better pull over.B: May I see your drivers license, please?A: Sure, of course. Did I do something wrong, Officer?B: Well, for one thing, you went over a double yellow line back there to pass a car.A: Oh.B: A double yellow line means” no passing.” You can only pass when theres a broken yellow line on your side.A: Oh.B: And another thing! You were in the left-turn-only lane, but you didnt turn! You went straight through the intersection instead.A: Oh, I guess I did, Officer,butB: Yes, you did! Dont you know that if theres a sign with an arrow pointing to the left, you have to turn left when youre in that lane?A: Oh, yeah, youre right-B: Of course, Im right! My goodness! How did you ever pass your driving test and get a license?A: Gosh, Im sorry, Officer.(7) Driving and Road Sings BA: You know, these highways are really great, but the road signs are pretty confusing.B: Hmm. What do these lines on the road mean?A: They must mean you arent allowed to pass here.B: No. I dont think so. Im going to pass this car in front of us. Its going too slow. Now, I wonder what that sign up ahead means.A: It may mean youve got to take a left in this lane.B: Or maybe it means you can turn left if you want to. I think Ill just go straight.6.Food and Cook(1)O rder Dishes AA:Hi.May I take your order?B:Yes.Ill have a cup of coffee.A:Cream and sugar?B:Oh,yes,please.A:And you?C:Id like a chicken sandwich.And Ill have some chipsoh,you call them french fries here.right,Ill have some frenchfries,please.A:Allright.One coffee with cream and sugar and a chicken sandwich with frenchfries.Uh,anything else?C:Yes,Id like an iced tea,please.A:One iced tea.Thank you.B:Oh,wait a minute!What kind of desserts do you have?A:Well,we have pie,cake,ice cream,chocolate mousseB:Oooo!What kind of pie do you have?A:I think today we have apple,cherry,lemonB:HmmI think Ill have a piece of apple pie with my coffee.How about you,Tina?C:Oh,maybe Ill have a piece laterorIll have some of yours!A:Then its one coffee,one apple pie,one chicken sandwich,an order of frenchfries,and an iced tea.Right?B:Yes,thank you.C:Thanks.(2) Order Dishes BC:Oh,here comes our waiter!B:Yeah,I wondered what took so long.A:Whew!Here you are!C:Uh,I ordered french fries with my chicken sandwich,and you brought meugh!mashed potatoes with gravy!A:Oh,you ordered french fries?C:Yes!A:Well,then,OK.B:Uh,and could I have the apple pie I ordered?A:What apple pie?Did you order apple pie?B:Uh-huh.Yeah,I didwith my coffee.Remember?A:Really?Gee,how did I forget that?C:Uh,can I ask you a question?A:Yes?C:How long have you been a waiter?A:Who me?Oh,uh,today is my first day.Well,IllIll get your apple pie and the french fries right away.Sorry about that.B:Oh,thats OK.C:Yeah,thanks.Good luck!A:Thanks!(3) Order Dishes C1A: Have you finished with this?B: No, Im still drinking it. Thanks.2A: Did you order this?B: Yes, that