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1、1.Oh, I am really sorry. Are you ok ?I am fine. But I am not really good at this.Neither am I. Say, are you from south America?Yes, I am originally. I was born in Argentina.Did you grow up there?Yes, I did. But my family moved there eight years ago when I was in high school.And, where did you learn

2、the roller blade?Here and park. This is my only Second time.Well, this is my first time.Can you give me some lessons?Sure, just follow me. By the way, my name is TeddyAnd I am Anna. Nice to meet you.1. Heihei, that was fun.Thanks for the lesson.No problem.So, tell me a little about yourself. What do

3、 you do.I work in travel agency.Really, what do you do there?I am in charge of the computers.Oh , so, you are computer specialistWell, sort of. Yeah, I guess so.That is great, then maybe you can give me some more helps with computer course I am taking.Oh, sure, But only if you promise to give me som

4、e more rollerblading lessons?Unhen, it is deal.2. Where are you from originally Yu Hong?Im 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?Im a transportation engineer.I see, so you re an immigrant to the

5、 United States.Yes, thats right.What are some of the difficulties of being an immigrant in the U.S.Oh, thats not an easy question to answer. There are so many things, really. I guess one of the biggest difficultly is that I dont have any relatives here. I mean, I have a lot of friend. But thats not

6、the same thing. In China, on the holidays or the weekend, we visit relatives.it isnt the same here.And, what do you miss the most from home?Oh, thats easy.my moms soup. She makes great soup. I really miss my mothers cooking.3 .Hey! Are these pictures of you when you were a kid.Yeah, thats me in fron

7、t of my uncles beach house. When I was a kid, we used to spend two weeks every summer.Wow, I bet that was fun!Yeah, 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 its still up in the attic.Hey, I used to collec

8、t shells, too , when I was a kid. But my parents threw them out!3. You know what I remember most about growing up?What?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

9、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.Ah, memories!Everything is nothing but self-building 心无旁骛唯有自强不息。4. Hello.Hello, is the apartment youre advertising still available?Yes, it is.Can you tel

10、l me a little about it?Well, its a prefect apartment for one person. Its one room with a kitchen at one end.I see. And is it far away from the subway?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

11、and restaurants everywhere. But its on a high floor, so you dont hear any street or traffic noise.It sounds like just the kind of place Im looking for. Id like to come see it, please.Sure. Let me give you the address.4. Creative Rentals. Good morning.Hello. Im calling about the apartment you have fo

12、r rent.Yes. What can I tell you about it?Where is it, exactly?Its on the King Street, just off the freeway.Oh, near the freeway. Can you hear the traffic?Yes, Im afraid you do hear some. But the apartment has lots of space. It has three bedrooms and a very large living room.I see. And is it in a new

13、 building?Well, the building is about fifty years old.Uh-huh. Well, Ill think about it.Ok. Thanks for calling.Thank you. Bye5. living places-AThe neighborhood sure has changed! What was this place like before. Grandpa?Well, there used to be a grocery store right here on this corner. Hmm. It was pret

14、ty quit. Not many people lived here then.These days, the population is growing fast.Yeah, I bet theyll tear down all these old buildings soon. In a few years, there will be just malls and high-rise apartments.Hey, that doesnt sound too bad.NO, but Ill miss the old days.5.Apartment Hunting-AWhat do y

15、ou think?Well, it has just as many bedroom as the last apartment. And the living room is huge.But the bedroom are too small, And there isnt enough closet space for my clothes.And its not as cheap as the last apartment we saw.But, that apartment was dark and dingy. And it was in a dangerous in neighb

16、orhood.Lets see if the real estate agent has something eise to show us.5. Apartment Hunting-BWell, how do you like this space, then?Oh, Its much better than that other one. The thing I like best is the bedroom. They are too huge!Yes, they are nice and big.And there are two bathrooms, I could have my

17、 own bedroom!Yes, I guess you could,The only problem is the color of the living room, I really dont like those dark green walls.Oh, Im sure we can change the color if you want to.6. Did you know next week is Halloween? Its on the Oct 31.So, what do you do on Halloween? We dont have this holiday in R

18、ussia.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 !”.Hmm. Sounds interesting. But its not just for kids. Lots of people have costumes parties. Hey my friend Petes having a party. Would you like to go?Sure, Id

19、 love to.6. So, are we going to wear costumes to the party?Of course. Thats have half the fun. Last year I rented this great Dracula costume, and this year Im going as a clown. A clown! Yes, you would make a good clown.Hey!Oh, Im just kidding. What about me? What kind of custom should I wear?Why don

20、t you go as a witch? I saw a terrific witch outfit at the costume store.A witch yeah, thats a good idea. So after I scare people, you can make them laugh.7. You look beautiful in that kimono, Mary. It is this your wedding photo?Yes, it is.Do most Japanese women wear kimonos when they get married?Yes

21、, many of them do. Then after the wedding ceremony, the bride usually changes into a western bridal dress during the reception.Oh, I didnt know that.7. Did you get marry in a church, Mary?No, the ceremony was held at a shrine.Oh, a shrine.Yes, we were married by a priest in a traditional Shinto cere

22、mony.Hmm, and who went to the ceremony.Well, only the immediate family attended the ceremony you know, our parents, grandparents, brothers and sistersAnd, what about the reception, what was that like?Lots of friends and relatives came to the receptionabout a hundred people. And the first thing happe

23、ned was that the main guests gave formal speeches. Speeches?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.Sounds like fun!Yes, the songs and speeches

24、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 present from the bride and groom?Yes, its a Japanese custom.What a nice custom!8.JasonJason!A: JasonJason! Turn down the TV a little, please.

25、B: Oh, but this is my favorite program!A: I know. But its very 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: Goodnes

26、s! Were we like this when we were kids?B: Definitely!8.A: 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.A: Molly, put the groceries away, please. Theres ice cream in one of the bags.B: I cant rig

27、ht now, Dad. Im doing my homework.A: 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.A: Justin, come help me. We need to wash these dishes before your mother

28、 gets home.B: Oh, Dad. Id like to help, but I have to call Laurie. Its really important. A: Aimee, I think the dog is trying to tell you something!B: Well, I cant possibly take him out right now. Im doing my nails9.A: Have you noticed how forgetful Dad is getting? Hes always forgetting where his car

29、 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 theyre just getting old. I

30、 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?9.A: 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:

31、 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!10.Hi, Im your new neighbor, George Rivera. I live next door.Oh, hi. I m Stephanie Lee.So, you just moved in. Do you need anything?No right now, but th

32、anks.Well, let me know if you do. Um, by the way, would you mind turning you stereo down. The walls are really thin, so the sound goes right through to my apartment.Oh, Im sorry. I didnt realize that. I make sure to keep the volume down. Oh, by the way, is there a good Italian restaurant in the neig

33、hborhood.Yeah. There s a great one a couple of blocks form here. Try their lasagna. Its delicious.Hello, Im sorry to brother you, but I think your car is parked in my space downstairs.Really?Yes. Do you drive a blue Honda?Yes, I do.Well, theres a blue Honda parked in space thirteen, and thats my spa

34、ce.Oh, Im so sorry. My son must have put it in the wrong space. Our is the one right next to yours-number 12. Let me get my keys, and Ill go right down and move the car.Thanks.And, Ill make sure my son doesnt do it again.I appreciate it.11.why is there never a bus when you want one?Good question. Th

35、ere arent enough buses on this route.Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper.Good idea. You should say that we need more subway lines too.Yeah. There should be more public transportation in genral.And fewer cars! Theres too much traffic.Say, is that our bus coming.Yes, it is. But look. I

36、ts full.Oh, no. Lets go and get a cup of coffee. We can talk about this letter Im going to write.So, are you really going to write a letter to the paper?Sure, Im going to say something about the buses. Theyre too old. We need more modern buses. Nice air-condition one.And, they need to put more buses

37、 on the road.Right, and there are too many cars downtown, and there isnt enough parking.Thats for sure. Its impossible to find parking space downtown these days.I think they should ban private cars downtown between nine and five.Oh, you mean they shouldnt allow any cars except taxis and buses during

38、 the regular work day. Um, thats sounds like a good idea.12.How long have been living here?Oh, for over twenty years.And have you noticed a lot of changes during that time?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, ther

39、e werent many trees around. But over the last few years, the city has planted trees everywhere. Its made such a difference.How do you like living here?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 a

40、nymore.Why is that?Oh, I think they except everyone to have a car. So, they dont bother to provide decent bus service. Its getting worse and worse. These day, you have to wait for ages for a bus. And when one finally shows up, its usually full!13. Quite a number of things have been done to help solv

41、e traffic problems in Singapore. For example, motorists must buy a special pass if they want to drive into 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

42、 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 , United States or Canada. The other th

43、ing Singapore has done is to build an excellent 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.14.You know these highways are really great, but the road signs are pretty confusing.Um, what do these lines on the roa

44、d mean?They must mean you arent allowed to the pass here.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.It may mean youve got to take a left in this lane.Or maybe it means you can turn left if you want to. I think Ill ju

45、st go straight.Um, have you noticed that police car behind us?Oh, yeah.Oh, no. Id better pull over.May I see your drivers license, please?Sure, of course. Did I do something wrong, Officer?Well, for one thing, you went over a double yellow line back there to pass a car. Oh.A double yellow line means

46、 “no passing”. You can only pass when theres a broken yellow line on your side. Oh.And another thing! You were in the back left-turn-only lane. But you didnt turn! You went straight through the intersection instead. Oh, I guess I did, Officer, butYes, you did. Dont you know that if theres a sign wit

47、h an arrow pointing to the left, you have to turn left when youre in that lane?Oh, yeah, youre right.Of course, Im right. My goodness. How did you ever pass your driving test and get a license. Gosh, Im sorry. Officer.15.Hi, may I take your order?Yes, Ill have a cup of coffee.With cream and sugar? O

48、h, yes please. And you?Id like a chicken sandwich and Ill have some chips. Oh, you called them French fires here. Right, Ill have some French fires, please.All right? One coffee with cream and sugar, and a chicken sandwich with French fires. Um, anything else?Yes, Id like an iced tea, please.One ice

49、d tea. Thank you.Oh, wait a minute. What kind of desserts do you have?Well, we have pie, cake, ice cream and chocolate mousse.Hmm, what kind of pie do you have?I think today we have apple, cheery, lemon.Hmm, I think Ill have a piece of apple pie with my coffee. How about you Tina?Oh, maybe Ill have

50、a piece, late, or Ill have something of yours.Then, its a one coffee, one apple pie, one chicken sandwich and order a French fires and an iced tea, right?Yes, thank you.Thanks.Oh, here comes our waiter.Yeah, I wonder what took so long.Here you are.Am, I order a French fires with my chicken sandwich

51、and you brought me, oh, mash potato with gravy.Oh, you order French fires?Yes.Well, then, ok?Hmm, and could I have me pie I order?What apple pie? Did you order apple pie?Unha, yeah I did with my coffee, remember?Really? Gee, how did I have forget that?Am, can I ask you a question?Yes.How long have y

52、ou being a waiter?Who? Me?Oh, emm, today is my first day. Well, Ill get your pie and your French fire right away. Sorry about that?Oh, thats ok.Yeah, thanks.16.Have you finish with this?No, Im still drink it, thanks.Did you order this?Yes, thats mine. Um, its looks great and smell delicious.Dont you

53、 like it?I havent taste it yet. Im waiting for the waitress to bring me a fork.Did you enjoy it?Well, its a little tough. I think its cooks so long.How is it?Great! Just the way I like it, black and strong.Your turn or mine?Its my treat this time. You paid last time, remember? Whats your favorite sn

54、ack?Oh, its a sandwich with peanut butter, honey and banana. Its really delicious!Eeee, Ive never heard of that. How do you make it?Well, first you take two slices of bread and spread peanut on them, then cut banana into small pieces and put them on one of the slice of bread. Finally, pour some hone

55、y over the banana and put the other slice of bread on top. Yummy.!Yuck, its sounds awful.Ill tell you what my favorite snack is baked apple.Baked apple?Umah, its delicious and heath! So, how do you make it?You take out the core of the apple with an apple corer. Then, you filled the center of the app

56、le with brown sugar and some resigns, next put it in the pan with a little water and baked it in the oven for about forty-five minutes. Um , that does sound good.17.Im so excited, we have two weeks off! What are you going to do?Im not sure. I guess Ill just stay home. Maybe Ill catch up my reading. What about you? Any plans?Well, my parents have rented a condominium in Florida. Im