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1、Man: On, I mreally sorry. Are you OK?Woman : I mfine. But I m not very good at this.Man: Neither am I. Say, are you from south America?Woman: Yes, I am originally. I was born in Argentina.Man: Did you grow up there?Woman: Yes, I did. But my family moved here eight years ago when I was in high school

2、.Man: And where did you learn the rollerblade?Woman; Here in the park. This is only my second time.Man: Well, it s my first time. Can you give me some lessons?Woman: Sure, just follow meMan: By the way. My name is Ted.Woman: And I m Anna. Nice to meet you.Man: Hey, hey! That was fun. Thanks for the

3、lesson.Woman: No problem. So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?Man: I work in a travel agency.Woman: Really? What do you do there?Man: I m in charge of their computers.Woman: Oh, so youre a computer specialist?Man: Well, sort of. Yeah, I guess so.Woman: That sgreat. Then maybe you can

4、 give me some help with the computer courses I m taking.Man: Oh, sure, but only if promise to give me some more rollerblading lessons.Woman: HmmIt sa deal.Reporter: Where are you from originally, Yu Hong.Yu Hong: Im from China, from near Shanghai.Reporter: And when did you move here.Yu Hong: I came

5、here after I graduated from college. That was in 1992.Reporter: And what do you do now?Yu Hong: Im a transportation engineer.Reporter: I see. So youre an immigrant to the United State?Yu Hong: Yes, thatsright.Reporter: What are some of the difficulties of being an immigrant in the US?Yu Hong: Oh, th

6、at snot an easy question to answer. There are so many things, really. I guess one of the most difficulties is that I don thave any relatives here. I mean, I have a lot of friends. Butthat snot the same thing. In China, on holidays or the weekend, we visit the relatives. It isn tthe same here.Reporte

7、r: 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 scooking.Man: Hey, are these pictures of you when you were a kid?Woman: Yeah. Thats me in front of my uncle s beach house. When I was a kid, we used to spend two weeks th

8、ere every summer.Man: Wow, I bet that was fun.Woman: Yes, we always had a great time. Every day we used to get up early and walk along the beach. I had a great shell collection. In fact, I think it still up the attic.Man: Hey, I used to collect shell, too, when I was a kid. But my parents threw them

9、 out.You know what I remember most about growing up?Woman: What?Man: Visiting my grandparents house. You know on holidays and staff. They lived way out in the country, and my grandda had a horse named Blackie. He taught me how to right. I just love thathorse, and she loves me, too. I used to really

10、enjoy spending time at my grandparentshouse.And every time I came back, Blackie remembered me.Woman: Uhmemories.Woman: Why is there never a bus when you want one?Man: Good question. There aren tenough buses on this route.Woman: Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper.Man: Good idea. We s

11、hould say that we need more subway lines, too.Woman: Yes, there should be more public transportation in general.Man: And fewer cars. There is too much traffic.Woman: Say, is that our bus coming?Man: Yes, it is. But look, it sfull.Woman: Oh, no. Let sgo and get a cup of coffee. We can talk about this

12、 letter I m going to write.Man: So, are you really going to write a paper to the paper?Woman: Sure, Im going to say something about the buses. They are too old. We need more modern buses, nice air-conditioned ones.Man: And they need to put more buses on the road.Woman: Right, and there are too many

13、cars downtown, and there isntenough parking.Man: That sfor sure. It simpossible to find a parking space downtown these days.Woman: I think they should private cars downtown these days between nine and five.Man: Oh, you mean they should ntallow any cars except taxis and buses during the regular the w

14、orkday. Hmm that sounds like really a good idea.Woman: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the bank is?Man: There is one upstairs, across from the duty-free shop.Woman: Oh, thanks. Do you know what time it opens?Man: It should be open now. It opens at 8:00 am.Woman: Good, and can you tell me how ofte

15、n the buses leave for the city?Man: You need to check at the transportation counter. Its right down the hall.Woman: Ok, and just one more thing. Do you know where the nearest restroom is?Man: Right behind you m am, see that sign?Woman: Oh, thanks a lot.Woman: Excuse me. It sme again. Im sorry. I nee

16、d some more information if youdon t mind.Man: Not at all.Woman: Thanks. Do you know how much a taxi costs to the city?Man: Well, it depends on the traffic of course. But it usually costs about 40 dollars.Woman: Forty dollars? I guess I lltake a bus. That means I have almost an hour till the next one

17、.Where could I find an inexpensive restaurant in the airport? Maybe a fast-food place.Man: Go upstairs, and turn right, you llsee a snack bar on your left.Woman: Thanks very much. Have a nice day.Man: You, too.第六篇Quite a number of things have been done to help solve traffic problems in Singapore. Fo

18、r example, motorists must by a special pass if they want to drive into the downtown business district. They can go into the business district only they have the pass displayed on their windshield.Another thing Singapore has done is to make it more difficult to by cars. People have to apply for a cer

19、tificate 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 United State or Canada.The other thing Singapore has done is to build an exc

20、ellent public transportation system. Their subway system is one of the best in the world. And there is also a very good taxi and bus system.第七篇Father: What do you think?Mother: Well, it has just as many bedrooms as the last apartment . And the living room is huge.Daughter: But the bedrooms are too s

21、mall, and there isntenough closet space for my clothes.Father: And it snot as cheap as the last apartment we saw.Mother: But that apartment was dark and dingy, and it was in the dangerous neighborhood.Father: Lets see if the real restate agent has something else to show us.Agent: Well, how do you li

22、ke this place, then?Daughter: Oh, it smuch better than other one. The thing I like best is the bedrooms. They are huge.Mother: Yes, they are nice and big.Daughter: And there are two bathrooms. I can have my own bathroom.Mother: Yes, I guess you could.Daughter: The only problem is the color of the li

23、ving room. I really dontlike the dark green wall.Father: Oh, Isure we can change the color if we want to.Man: Creative Rental. Good morning.Woman: Hello, I m calling about the apartment you have for rent.Man: Yes, what can I tell you about it?Woman: Where is it exactly?Man: It son King Street, just

24、off the free-way.Woman: Oh, near the free-way. Can you hear the traffic?Man: Yes, Im afraid you do hear some. But the apartment has a lot of space, It has three bedrooms and a very large living room.Woman: I see. And is it on a new building?Man: Well, the building is about fifty years old.Woman: Uh-

25、hawell, I llthink about it.Man: Ok, thanks for calling.Woman: Thank you, bye.Woman: Hello.Man: Hello, is the apartment you are advertising is still available?Woman: Yes, it is.Man: Can you tell me a little about it.Woman: Well, it sa perfect apartment for one person. It one room with kitchen at one

26、end.Man: I see, and is it far away from the subway?Woman: There is 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 restaurant everywhere. But it son high floor. So you don thear any street or traffic n

27、oise.Man: It sounds like just the kind of place I m looking for. I d like to come see it, please.Woman: Sure, let me give you the address.Yeah, I really need a change. I ve been doing the same things for over five years old, and I m just not learning anything new. It sthe same routine everyday, and

28、I m really sick of sitting in front ofthe computer. I think I need to try something totally different. I wana be in a profession that involve meeting people.I really need to join in a club or sports team to give me something to do on the weekends. I get really bored on the weekends. And if join in a

29、 club, I probably get to meet people and make new friends.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 llfind useful later in life.Gosh, I really have to go on diet. I ve gained ten pounds since la

30、st year and everyone tells me I look fat. And if I don tlose weight now, I won tbe able to get into any of my summer clothes.Friend: So where are you working now Terry?Terry: Oh, Im still at the bank. I don t like it though.Friend: That stoo bad. Why not?Terry: Well, it sboring, and it doesn tpay ve

31、ry well.Friend: I know what you mean. I don tlike my job either. I wish I could find a better job. Terry: Actually, I don twana work at all any more. I wish I had a lot of money, So I could retire now.Friend: Hmmhow old are you, Terry?Terry: Umm.twenty-six.Friend: So how are things going with you an

32、d Susie, Terry?Terry: Oh, you didn tknow. She and I broke up for a couple of moths 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. Friend: Im sure you will.Terry: I really hope so. So what kind of job would you like to loo

33、k for?Friend: Im not sure. But I love something that would involve travel. I really like to move to another city. I m sick of this place. I need to move to somewhere more exciting.Terry: I know what you mean. It sure can get boring around here at times.Woman: Hey, this sounds good, snail with garlic

34、. Have you ever eaten snail?Man: No, I haven t.Woman: Oh, they are delicious. I had them last time. Like to try some.Man: No, thanks. They sound strange.Waitress: Have you decided on an appetizer yet?Woman: Yes, Illhave the snail.Waitress: And you sir?Man: I think I ll have the fried brains.Woman: F

35、ried brains. Now that sounds really strange.Woman: Oh, good. Here comes the waitress now.Waitress: Here are your snail, madam. And for you sir, the fried brains.Man: Thanks.Woman: Hmm. these snails are delicious. How are the brains?Man: Well. I think they areyuck. On, sorry. I guess the brains are p

36、retty strange after all. I think Ineed to order something else if you don tmind.Woman: Sure, go ahead.Man: Miss, excuse me Miss.Waitress: Yes?Man: UhI really don tcare for this appetizer. Could you bring me something else?Waitress: Of course, what would you like instead?Woman: Try the snails.Man: No

37、, I don tthink so. I lltell you what. Just forget the appetizer for me, and bring me a nice, juice, hamburger, medium rare with French fries and a large soda.Man : Im so excited. We have two weeks off. What are you going to do?Woman : Im not sure. I guess I lljust stay home. Maybe I llcatch up on my

38、 reading. What about you? Any plans?Man : Well, my parents had rented a condominium in Florida. I m going to take long walks along the beach everyday and do lots of swimming.Woman : Sounds great.Man : Say why dontyou come with us? We have plenty of room.Woman : Do you mean it? I dlove to.Man : Have

39、you planned anything for the summer, Brenda?Woman : Yeah, Im going to work for the first month and save some money. Then, Im going to godown to Mexico for six weeks to stay with my sister. She sworking in Guadahara. She says it really interesting there. So I want to go and see what is like. It will

40、also give me a chance practice my Spanish. Im really looking forward to it.stoWoman: So what are you planning to do for your vacation, Judy?Judy: Oh, Im 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

41、 water rafting. Woman: Oh, sounds great. But what is it exactly?Judy: Oh, well, you know it sin Colorado. They have all this trip down the rapids. The water gets really rough. But I think it will be really exciting. Oh, I m doing some rock climbing, too.Woman: And you call that the vacation?Man: Hi,

42、 I m your new neighbor, Gorge Rivera. I live next door.Woman: Oh, hi. I m Stephanie Lee.Man: So you just moved in . Do you need anything?Woman: Not right now. But thanks.Man: Well, let me know if you do. Umby the way , would you mind turning your stereo down.The walls are really thin, so the sounds

43、go right through to my apartment.Woman: Oh, I m sorry. I didn trealize that. I ll make sure to keep the volume down. Oh, by the way, is there a good Italy restaurant in the neighborhood.Man: Yeah, there is a great one a couple of blocks from here. Try the lazaniar, it sdelicious.Man: Hello, I m sorr

44、y to bother you. But I think your car is parked in my space downstairs.Woman: Really?Man: Yes, do you drive a blue Honda?Woman: Yes, I do.Man: Well, there is a blue Hondo parked in space Thirteen, and that is my space.Woman: Oh, I m so sorry. My son must have put it on the wrong space. Ours is the o

45、ne right next to yours, number Twelve. Let me get my keys and I llgo right down and move the car. Man: Thanks.Woman: And I llmake sure my son doesn tdo it again.Man: I appreciate it.Farther: Jason, Jason, turn down the TV a little please.Jason: Oh, but is my favorite program.Farther: I know. But it

46、s very loud.Jason: Ok, Illturn it down.Farther: That s better. Thanks.Mother: Lisa, please pick up your things. They are all over the living room floor.Lisa: In a minute mom I m on the phone.Mother: Ok, but do it as soon as you hand up.Lisa: Sure, no problem.Mother: Goddess, were we like this when w

47、e were kids?Farther: Definitely.Jason: Have you noticed how forgetful Dad is getting? He is always forgetting where his car keys are. He drives me crazy.Lisa: And he can never find his glasses either?Jason: I know.Lisa: You know what drives me crazy about mom?Jason: What?Lisa: Those awful talk shows

48、 she watches on the TV. She just loves them.Jason: Yeah, I think she watches them for hours everyday.Lisa: Oh, well. I guess they are just getting old. I hope I never get like that.Jason: Me too. Hey, let sgo and play the video game.Lisa: great idea. By the way, have you seen my glasses anywhere?Man

49、: Did you know next week is Halloween. Itson October 31 st.Woman: So what do you do on Halloween. We don thave that holiday in Russia.Man: Well, it sa day when kids dress up in masks and costumes. They knock on peoplesdoorsand ask for candy by saying the words: Cheat or treat.Woman: Sounds interesti

50、ng.Man: But is not only for kids. Lots of people have costume parties. Hey, my friend Pete is having a party. Would you like to go?Woman: Sure, Id love to. So, are we going to wear a costume to the party?Man: Of course. That half the fun. Last year I rented this great dracula costume, and this year

51、I m going as a clown.Woman: A clown? Yes, you would make a good clown.Man: HeyWoman: Oh, I m just kidding. What about me? What kind of costume should I wear? Man Why don tyou go as a witch? I saw a terrific witch outfit at the costume store.Woman: A witch ? Yeah, that sagood idea. So after I scare p

52、eople, you can make them laughter.Woman1: You look beautiful in that kimono, Merry? Is this your wedding photo?Woman2Yes, it is.Woman1: Do most Japanese women wear kimonos when they get married?Woman2: Yes, many of them do. Then after the wedding ceremony, the bride usually change into a western bri

53、dal dress during the reception.Woman1: Oh, I didn tknow that. Did you get married in a church Merry?Woman2: No, the ceremony was held at a shrine.Woman1: Oh, a shrine .Woman2: Yes, we were married by a priest in a traditional shinto ceremony.Woman1: Hmmand who went to the ceremony?Woman2:Well, only

54、the immediate family attended the ceremony. You know our parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters.Woman1: And what about the reception. What was that like?Woman2: Lots of friends and relatives came to the reception, about a hundred people. And the first thing that happen was that the main guests gave formal speeches.Woman1: Speeches?Woman2: Yes, and then after that, all the guests were served the formal meal. While everyonewas eating and drinking, lots of other guests gave short speeches or sand songs. Some of the speeches were funny.Woman1: Sounds like fun.Woman2: Y