1、1Unit 1 A time to rememberConversation 2ATed: 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 y
2、ears 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.Conversation 2BTed
3、: Hey, that was fun. Thanks 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: That
4、s 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 Rollerblading lessons.Ana: Its a deal!Listening 4Yu HongInterviewer: Where are you from originally, Yu Hong?Yu Hong: Im from china . . . from near Shanghai.
5、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 youre an immigrant to the United States.Yu Hong: Yes, thats right.Interviewer: What are some
6、of the 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 holid
7、ays 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.AjayInterviewer: Where are you from, Ajay?Ajay: Im from India.2Interviewer: And when did yo
8、u move to the U.S.?Ajay: It was in 1991.Interviewer: Are you studying here at the moment?Ajay: Not now. I came here as a student and graduated two years ago. Im working as a computer technician.Interviewer: Uh-huh. And what was it like when you first came here? Was it difficult?Ajay: Yeah, it was at
9、 times. The main difficulty I had was with the educational system. Things are very different here. Teaching methods, everything is very different from what I was used to in India.Interviewer: And what do you miss the most from India?Ajay: To tell you the truth, after youre here for a while, you dont
10、 miss anything very much. Hmmm, but I guess the weather and my family are the things I miss. And the quality of life. The quality of life is much nicer back home, frankly speaking.Conversation 7AJeff: Hey! Are these pictures of you when you were a kid?Kim: Yeah, that me in front of my uncles beach h
11、ouse. When I was a kid, we used to spend two weeks there every summer.Jeff: Wow, I bet that was fun!Kim: 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!Jeff: Hey, I used to colle
12、ct shells, too, when I was a kid. But my parents threw them out!Conversation 7BJeff: You know what I remember most about growing up?Kim: What?Jeff: 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
13、me how to ride. I just loved 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.Kim: Ah, memories!Unit 2 Caught in the rushConversation 2ALynn: Why is there never a bus when you want one?Sam: Good questio
14、n. There arent enough buses on this route.Lynn: Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper.Sam: Good idea. You should say that we need more subway lines, too.Lynn: Yeah. There should be more public transportation in general.Sam: And fewer cars! Theres too much traffic. Lynn: Say, is that ou
15、r bus coming?Sam: Yes, it is. But look. Its full!Lynn: Oh, no! Lets go and get a cup of coffee. We can talk about this letter Im going to write.Conversation 2BSam: So, are you really going to write a letter to the paper?Lynn: Sure. Im going to say something about the buses. Theyre too old. We need m
16、ore modern buses nice air-conditioned ones.Sam: And they need to put more buses on the road.3Lynn: Right. And there are too many cars downtown, and there isnt enough parking.Sam: Thats for sure. Its impossible to find a parking space downtown these days.Lynn: I think they should ban private cars dow
17、ntown between nine and five.Sam: Oh, you mean they shouldnt allow any cars except taxis and buses during the regular workday. Hmm that sounds like a really good idea.Listening 4Engineer: Quite a number of things have been done to help solve traffic problems in Singapore. For example, motorists must
18、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
19、 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 public tr
20、ansportation system. Their subway system is one of the best in the world. And there is also a very good taxi and bus system.Conversation 8 AErica: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the bank is?Man: Theres one upstairs, across from the duty-free shop.Erica: Oh, thanks. Do you know what time it opens
21、?Man: It should be open now. It opens at 8:00 A.M.Erica: Good, and can you tell me how often the buses leave for the city?Man: You need to check at the transportation counter. Its right down the hall.Erica: Ok, And just one more thing. Do you know where the nearest restroom is?Man: Right behind you.
22、 maam. See that sign?Erica: Oh. Thanks a lot.Conversation 8 BErica: Excuse me. Its me again. Im sorry. I need some more information if you dont mind.Man: Not at all.Erica: 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 abou
23、t forty dollars.Erica: Forty dollars? I guess Ill take the bus. That means I have almost an hour till the next one. Where could I find an inexpensive restaurant in the airport? Maybe a fast-food place?Man: Go upstairs and turn right. Youll see the snack bar on your left.Erica: Thanks very much. Have
24、 a nice day.Man: You, too.Unit 3 Time for a change!Conversation 2 A Apartment huntingMr. Dean: What do you think?Mrs. Dean: Well，it has just as many bedrooms as the last apartment. And the living room is huge.Jenny: But the bedrooms are too small. And there isnt enough closet space for my clothes.4M
25、r. Dean: And its not as cheap as the last apartment we saw. Mrs. Dean: But that apartment was dark and dingy. And it was in a dangerous neighborhood.Mr. Dean: Lets see if the real estate agent has something else to show us.Conversation 2B Apartment hunting Mr. Dean: Well, how do you like this place,
26、 then?Jenny: Oh, its much better than that other one. The thing I like best is the bedrooms. They are huge!Mrs. Dean: Yes, they are nice and big.Jenny: And there two bathrooms! I could have my own bathroom!Mrs. Dean: Yes, I guess you could.Jenny: The only problem is the color of the living room. I r
27、eally dont like those dark green walls.Mrs. Dean: Oh, Im sure we can change the color if we want to.Listening 51.Man1: Creative Rentals. Good morning.Woman1: Hello. Im calling about the apartment you have for rent.Man1: Yes. What can I tell you about it?Woman1: Where is it, exactly?Man1: Its on King
28、 Street, just off the freeway.Woman1: Oh, near the freeway. Can you hear the traffic?Man1: Yes, Im afraid you do hear some. But the apartment has lots of space. It has three bedrooms and a very large living room.Woman: I see. And is it in a new building?Man1: Well, the building is about fifty years
29、old.Woman1: Uh-huh. Well, Ill think about it.Man1: Ok. Thanks for calling.Woman1:Thank you. Bye.2.Woman2:Hello?Man2: Hello. Is the apartment youre advertising still available?Woman2: Yes, it is.Man2: Can you tell me a little about it?Woman2:Well, its a perfect apartment for one person. Its one room
30、with a kitchen at one end.Man2: I see. And is it far away from the subway?Woman2: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
31、 any street or traffic noise.Man2: It sounds like just the kind of place Im looking for. Id like to come see it, please.Woman2:Sure. Let me give you the address.3.Man3: Town and City Rentals. How can I help you?Woman3:Hi. Umm. is that apartment you advertised still available?Man3: Yes, it is.Woman3:
32、Oh, good. Umm.Listen. I, I cant pay too much, so the low price youre asking is, is really good for me.Man3: Great.Woman3: How big is it?5Man3: Its two rooms, plus the kitchen and bathroom. Woman3: Well, is it a safe place to live?Man3: Well, I can tell you Ive lived here for five years and I never h
33、eard about anybody having a problem.Woman3:Oh, thats good. Uh. lets see. Oh, yeah. Does the apartment have a lot of windows?Man3: Windows? Yes, there are plenty of windows. But unfortunately, there isnt much light, really. See, theres another building right next to ours.Woman3:Oh, thats OK. Im never
34、 around in the day anyway. Do you think its all right if I come and look at it?Man3: Anytime. When do you want to see it?Conversation 7A Making wishes Brian: So where are you working now, Terry?Terry: Oh, Im still at the bank. I dont like it, though.Brian: Thats too bad .Why not?Terry: Well, Its bor
35、ing, and it doesnt pay very well.Brian: I know what you mean .I dont like my job either. I wish I could find a better job.Terry: Actually, I dont want to work at all anymore. I wish I had a lot of money so I could retire now.Brian: Hmm, how old are you, Terry?Terry: Uh, twenty-six.Conversation 7B Ma
36、king wishes Brian: So how are things going with you and Susie, Terry?Terry: Oh, you didnt know? She and I broke up a couple of month 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.Brian: Im sure you will.Terry: I really ho
37、pe so. So what kind of job would like to look for?Brian: Im not sure, but Id love something that would involve travel. And Id really like to move to another city. Im sick of this place. I need to live somewhere more exciting.Terry: I know what you mean. It sure can get boring around here at times.Li
38、stening 91.Man1: Yeah, I really need a change. Ive been doing the same thing for over five years now, and Im just not learning anything new. Its the same routine every day, and I am really sick of sitting in front of a computer. I think I need to try something totally different. I want to be in a pr
39、ofession that involves meeting people.2.Woman1:I really need to join a club or sports team to give me something to do on weekends. I get really bored on the weekends, and if I joined a club, Id probably get to meet people and make new friends.3.Man2: I should take a typing course this summer. I real
40、ly need it for my school work. And people say that if you can type really well, its something youll find useful later in life.4.Woman2:Gosh, I really have to go on a diet. Ive gained ten pounds since last year, and everyone tells me I look fat. And if I dont lose weight now, I wont be able to get in
41、to any of my summer clothes.Unit 4 Ive never heard of that!Conversation 2AKathy: Hey, this sounds good-snails with garlic! Have you ever eaten snails?6John: No, I havent?Kathy: Oh, theyre delicious! I had them last time. Like to try some?John: No, thanks. They sound strange.Waitress: Have you decide
42、d on an appetizer yet?Kathy: Yes, Ill have the snails, please.Waitress: And you, sir?John: I think Ill have the fried brains.Kathy: Fried brains? Now that really sounds strange!Conversation 2BKathy: Oh, good! Here comes the waitress now!Waitress: Here are your snails, madam. And for you, sir . the f
43、ried brains.John: Thank you.Kathy: Mmmm, these snails are delicious! How are the brains?John: Well, I think theyre . yuck! Oh, sorry, I guess brains are pretty strange after all. Um, I think Im going to order something else, if you dont mind.Kathy: Oh, sure. Go ahead.John: Miss! Excuse me, miss!Wait
44、ress: Yes?John: Uh, I really dont care for this appetizer. Could you bring me something else?Waitress: Yes, of course. What would you like instead?Kathy: Try the snails.John: No, I dont think so. Ill tell you what. Just forget an appetizer for me, and bring me a nice, juicy hamburger. medium rare .
45、with french fries and a large soda.Listening 51.Woman1: Have you finished with this?Man1: No, Im still drinking it. Thanks.2.Man2: Did you order this?Woman2: Yes, thats mine. Mmm, it looks great and smells delicious!3.Man3: Dont you like it?Woman3: I havent tasted it yet. Im waiting for the waitress
46、 to bring me a fork.4.Man1: Did you enjoy it?Woman2: Well, it was a little tough. I think it was cooked for too long.5.Woman3: How is it?Man3: Great. Just the way I like it: black and strong.6.Man3: Your turn or mine?Man1: Its my treat this time. You paid last time. Remember?Unit 5 Going places7Conv
47、ersation 2 AJulia: Im so excited! We have too weeks off! What are you going to do?Nancy: Im not sure. I guess Ill just stay home. Maybe Ill catch up on my reading. What about you? Any Plans?Julia: Well, my parents have rented a condominium in Florida. Im going to take long walks along the beach ever
48、y day and do lots of swimming.Nancy: Sounds great!Julia: Say, Why dont you come with us? We have plenty of room.Nancy: Do you mean it? Id love to!Listening 51. JudyWoman: 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
49、 Hawaii last year, and just stayed on the beach for two weeks. This year, Im going white-water rafting!Woman: Ooh, that sounds great. But what is it, exactly?Judy: Oh, well, you know, its in Colorado. They have all these trips down the rapids. The water gets really rough, but I think itll be really exciting. Oh, Im doing some rock climbing, too.Woman: And you call that a vacation?2. PaulWoman: What are your plans for the summer, Pa
