1、Unit 1 Thats what friends are for! P2 2 Conversation A Listen and practice. Chris: Do you have a date for the party yet? Kim: Actually, I dont Do you think you could help me find one? Chris: Hmm. What kind of guys do you like? Kim: Oh, I like guys who arent too serious and who have a good sense of h
2、umor. You know . like you. Chris: OK. What else? Kim: Well, Id prefer someone I have something in common with who I can talk to easily. Chris: I think I know just the guy for you. Bob Branson. Do you know him? Kim: No, I dont think so. Chris: Let me arrange for you to meet him, and you can tell me w
3、hat you think. B Listen to Chris and Kim discussing Bob after Kim met him. How did Kim like him? Chris: So, whats the Verdict? What did you think of Bob? Kim: Well, I was worried at first especially when I saw that he wears not one but two earrings, I thought he might turn out to be one of those guy
4、s who are into heavy rock music and stuff like that. You know what I mean? Chris: But hes just a regular kind of guy, right? Kim: Yeah, we got along really well! Chris: I just knew youd like him. Kim: Yeah, I do, and hes really funny. He had me laughing hysterically during dinner. I think the people
5、 sitting next to us in the restaurant thought we were crazy. Chris: So, are you two going to get together again? Kim: Definitely, in fact, were going to a concert tomorrow night. Chris: Thats great. P4 Listening What are they like? B Listen to conversations about what the people above are like. Writ
6、e down two adjectives for each person. How similar were your guesses? 1. Andrea A: So, have you seen Andrea lately? B: Yeah, I see her pretty often. We work together at a caf latt. A: Hows she doing, Ive been meaning to call her. B: Well, to be honest! Ive always thought shes a little difficult. But
7、 these days, I find her impossible. A: What do you mean? B: Oh, you know how she is. She has such strong ideas about everything. If you dont agree with her she lets you know what she thinks of you. A: Yes, thats true. But thats why we love her, right? B: Yeah, I guess so. But shes changed a lot sinc
8、e she started college.She talked about herself all the time and she always manages to mention how good she is at everything she does. A: Hmm. Maybe I wont call her after all. 2. James A: Are you going to James party on Saturday? B: Of course, James always gives the best parties. And there are always
9、 lots of interesting new people to meet. A: Thats true. I dont know where he manages to find them all. B: Well, you know what hes like. He makes friends very easily. He really likes talking to people, and he loves inviting people over. A: Ur Ur, he invited me for dinner last Saturday, what a feast!
10、B: Yeah, hes a great cook too. A: After dinner I offered to help clean up, he told me not to worry about it. He said hed take care of it in the morning. He was like. Its nothing, no big deal. B: Yup, that sounds like James. 3. Mr. Johnson A: Have you met the new apartment manager? B: Mr. Johnson? Hm
11、m. Yeah, I met him last week. Hes a little strange. A: Yeah, he is. Im not sure I like him. Hes hard to predict. Sometimes hes pretty cheerful and talkative, and the next day he doesnt even say hello. I think he must have personal problems or something. B: I think youre right. And have you noticed t
12、hat half the time when he says hes going to do something, he never actually does it? He told me three times hed come to fix the light in my kitchen, and he still hasnt done it. Unit 2 Career moves A listen and practice. Tracy: Good news! Ive found a summer job! Mark: Thats great! Anything interestin
13、g? T: Yes, working at an amusement park. Doesnt that sound fantastic? M: Sure, it does. T: So, have you found anything? M: Nothing yet, but Ive got a couple of leads. One is working as an intern for a record company mostly answering phones. Or I can get a landscaping job again. T: Being an intern so
14、unds more interesting than landscaping. And its probably not as hard! M: Yeah, but a landscaper earns more money than an intern. And you get a great tan! B Listen to the rest of the conversation. What is Tracy going to do at the amusement park? M: So what will you be doing at the amusement park, exa
15、ctly? T: Actually, Ill have two jobs. First, Ill be working at a place called Childrens World. They have all kinds of interesting games and educational activities for young kids. I have to go to a training program for three days before I start to find out how everything works. M: Three days? Wow, th
16、e equipment must be pretty high-tech! T: Oh, it is a lot of computers and interesting devices. Its just the kind of stuff that kids love. M: Well, it sounds like the perfect job for you. I know how much you live kids. So whats your other job? T: Well. Ill also be one of the people who walks around t
17、he park greeting people. M: Do you mean youll have to dress up in a costume? T: Yes, as a cartoon character! I know, I know. It sounds silly. And its certainly not as rewarding as working in Childrens World, but its part of the job. Carols Woman: So where are you working this summer, Carols? Carlos:
18、 Im working as a tutor in a learning center for kids. W: Interesting. What kinds of things do the kids do there? C: They work on subjects they need help in, uh, mainly math and English. W: Is your job hard? C: No, not at all. The kids work on computers most of the time. We have to help them get star
19、ted and when they run into problems. W: Do you enjoy it? C: Oh, yes. Working with kids is so much more fun than working with adults. And I get to choose my own hours. As long as I work eight hours a day, I can come in at any time from 8 A.M. TO 9 P.M. W: Lucky you! Paul Woman: Paul, did you find a s
20、ummer job, yet? Paul: Yeah, Im working in a restaurant. W: Oh, hows it going? P: Oh, the moneys not bad. W: What are you doing? Are you waiting tables? P: I wish! No. Im working in the kitchen. I cut up stuff for the chef vegetables and meat and things. I also wash the dishes. W: Oh, yuck. P: Yeah.
21、Its pretty hard work. I didnt realize how hot it is in a restaurant kitchen until I took this job. W: So why dont you quit? P: Id love to, but I need the money. Julia Man: So what kind of job did you find for the summer? Julia: Im working for a marketing company. Im doing telephone marketing. M: Oh,
22、 so youre one of those people who drives me crazy by calling me up and trying to persuade me to buy something that I have absolutely no need for. J: Exactly. M: Do you like it? J: Believe it or not, I do. Its mostly a bunch of students working there, and we have a lot of fun when were not making cal
23、ls. Its really easy, too, since we just have to read from a script. M: Are you doing this full time? J: Yes, but I work from two in the afternoon until eleven at night, so I get to sleep as late as I want to in the morning. Unit 3 Could you do me a favor? P14 2 Conversation A Listen and practice. Ja
24、ck: Hi, Rod. This is Jack. Rod: Oh, hi, Jack. Whats up? J: Im going to my best friends wedding this weekend. Id love to videotape it. Would you mind if I borrowed you video camera? R: Um, yeah. Thats OK, I guess. I dont think Ill need it for anything. J: Thanks a million. R: Sure. Have you used a vi
25、deo camera before? Its pretty easy. J: Yeah, a couple of times. Would it be OK if I picked it up on Friday night? R: Fine. No problem. B Listen to two more telephone calls Jack makes. What else does he want to borrow from friends? Do they agree to lend them to him? 1. Andy: Hello. Jacj: Hi, Andy. Th
26、is is Jack. A: Oh, hi, Jack. J: I was wondering if you could do me a favor. A: That depends. J: Well, I have to go to a wedding this weekend. Would it be OK if I borrowed your navy blue suit? A: Oh, sure. No problem. J: Thanks a lot. Ill come by and pick it up tonight. A: Thats fine. 2. Rose: Rose R
27、izzo. Jack: Hi, Rose. This is Jack. R: Oh, hello. How are you? J: Pretty good, thanks. Listen, the reason Im calling is I have a really big favor to ask you. R: Yes? J: Remember I told you about that friend of mine whos getting married to a woman he met in Barcelona? R: Yeah, I remember. And? J: Wel
28、l, the weddings this Saturday afternoon, and its out in the country about an hours drive from here and I was wondering if I could borrow your car for the afternoon to get there. R: Gee, Jack, Id really love to help you out, but Im going to be needing my car all weekend. Ive got a friend coming in fr
29、om out of town, and I promised to show her the sights. J: Oh, OK. I understand. Anyway, how are things? I havent seen you for ages. R: Oh, pretty good. P16 5 Listening A Listen to three telephone conversations. Write down what each caller requests. Does the other person agree to the request? Check (
30、) Yes or No. 1. Tina Robert: Hello? Tina: Hi, Robert. This is Tina. R: Hi, Tina. Whats up? T: Well, actually, I was wondering if youd mind lending me your camera for a few days. I want to take some photos of my new apartment to send to my folks. R: Sure. You can borrow it. T: Oh, thanks a million. 2
31、. Mike Mike: Hi, Sandy. This is Mike. Sandy: Oh, hi. How are things with you? M: Pretty good. Listen. I was wondering if I could use your video game system over the weekend. S: You mean my Sony Play Station? M: Yeah. My sisters asked me to take care of my niece and nephew over the weekend theyre six
32、 and eight and I thought it would be a great way to keep them busy. S: Thats a good idea kids that age love video games but, well, I have bad news: My machine isnt working. Ive been meaning to take it in to get fixed, but I havent gotten around to it. M: Oh, too bad. S: But you know you can always r
33、ent one. Most video stores have machines to rent. You just have to leave a deposit. M: Oh, perfect. Ill do that. Thanks, Sandy. S: No problem. 3. Phil Phil: Hi, Greg. Its Phil. Greg: Hi. Whats up? P: Not much, but I was wondering if I could ask you for a favor. G: Hmmmaybe. Try me! P: Well, I have t
34、o go out of town for a few days next week. G: Uh-huh. P: Could I leave Polly with you while Im gone? G: Polly? Whos Polly? P: You know Polly, my bird. G: Oh, yeah. I forgot, your bird. I dont know, Phil. I really dont like birds very much. Theyre messy, and they make a lot of noise, and P: No, not P
35、olly. Shes really a great bird. Shes really clean and very quiet. She wont bother you I promise. G: Oh, all right. Ill do it. P: Thanks. I really appreciate it. Ill bring her over on Tuesday night. G: OK. But you owe me one! P17 8 Conversation A Listen and practice. Amy: Hello? Jeff: Hello. May I sp
36、eak to Sophia, please? A: Im sorry, shes not in right now. Would you like to leave a message? J: Yes, please. This is Jeff. Would you tell her that Tony is having a party on Saturday? A: Un-huh. J: And would you ask her if shed like to go with me? A: All right, Peter. Ill give her the message. J: No
37、, this is Jeff, not Peter. A: Oh, Im sorry. J: By the way, whos Peter? B Listen to Amy talking to Sophia. Who is Peter? Is Sophia going to go to the party with Jeff? Sophia: Hi! Im home! A: Oh, hi. S: Did anyone call? A: Uh-huh. Your old friend Peter called a few hours ago. Hes going to be in town o
38、n Saturday and wants to get together with you Saturday night. He said to call him. S: Oh, super! I havent seen Peter in almost a year. Any other calls? A: Uh, yeah. Jeff called. He wants to know if you want to go to Tonys party with him. S: Oh. When is Tonys party? A: On Saturday. S: Oh, perfect. Th
39、ats the same night Im going to get together with Peter, so I have an excuse not to go. Even if I werent going out with Peter, I wouldnt go anywhere with Jeff. Oh, hes such a pain! A: Oh, he didnt sound so bad. He sounded kind of sweet. S: Yeah, yeah, I guess he is. Its just that I dont want to go ou
40、t with him and he just doesnt seem to get the message. Do me a favor. Amy: If he calls again, could you just tell him Im not home? A: Hmm. OK. Unit 4 What a story! P20 2 Conversation Storytelling A Listen and practice. Jake: What an awful story! A couple was sailing their yacht from Hawaii to Mexico
41、. While they were crossing the Pacific, their boat hit a whale and sank! Anne: Is that true? What happened to the whale? J: It doesnt say! Oh and heres another one. A guy in Los Angles was robbing a bank. But as he was escaping, he got caught in the revolving door. A: I guess it was his first bank r
42、obbery! J: Yeah. On and listen to this. Some guy got locked out of his house, so he tried to get in through the chimney. A: Dont tell me! He got stuck in the chimney! J: Exactly. And he was still trying to get out two days later when the police rescued him. 1. A man who considered himself a snake ch
43、armer was strangled to death on Sunday by a three-and-a-half-meter boa constrictor in a town in Thailand. It seems that the man rushed to see the giant snake after friends told him the serpent was seen beside one of the towns main roads. The snake charmer put it around his neck; while he and his fri
44、ends were walking home, the snake strangled him to death. 2. Early Tuesday morning in California, two police officers who were pursuing a car thief down Hollywood Boulevard in a high-speed chase were rescued by the thief. During the chase, the officers car overturned and fell into a shallow river. T
45、he officers couldnt get out of the car, which was rapidly filling up with water. The thief went back to the scene of the accident and helped rescue the officers. The Hollywood Police Department has decided to drop charges against the thief for saving the officers lives. A Listen and practice. Brian:
46、 Someone stole my wallet last night! Kate: Oh no! What happened? B: Well, I was working out, and I had put my stuff in my locker, just like I always do. When I came back, someone had stolen my wallet. I guess Id forgotten to lock the locker. K: Im sorry. Thats terrible! Did you lose much money? B: O
47、nly about $20. But I lost my credit card and my drivers license. What a pain! B Listen to the rest of the conversation. What did Kate have stolen once? Where was she? What happened? K: Hmm. That reminds me of when I had my purse stolen last year. B: Really? What happened? K: Well, it was when I was
48、in Belgium. I was on my way to the airport, so I was standing on the side of the road with my bags, trying to figure out the bus schedule. Anyway, this a bunch of guys came by and asked if they could help me. They spoke very broken English, and I couldnt really understand what they were saying. I re
49、ally just wanted them to leave me alone. Finally, they left and when I looked down, I realized my purse had disappeared. It had my wallet in it with all my travelers checks and my money and my credit card. Well, luckily, I had put my airline ticket and my passport in one of my carry-on bags. B: How awful! So what did you do? K: Well, first I screamed at the top of my lungs and tried to run after the guys but they were
