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Unit1Atimetoremember2. Conversation: Where did you learn the skate?p2A: Oh, I am really sorry. Are you OK?I am fine, but I am not very 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 here ten years ago when I was in junior high school.And where did you learn to skate?Here in the park.This is only my third time.Well, its my first time.Can you give me some lessons?Sure, just follow me.By the way, my name is Ted.And I am Anna.Nice to meet you.B: Hey, that was fun, thanks for the lesson.No problem.So. Tell me a little about yourself.What do you do?I work in a travel agency.Really, what do you do there?I am in charge of their computers.So, you are a computer specialist.Well, sort of. Yeah, I guess so.Thats great.Then maybe you can give me some help with a computer course I am taking.Oh, sure. But only if you promise to give me some more skating lessons.Its a deal.对于That was fun这个句子，我们知道它的语法结构形式一般过去时态(was)，以及它的意思“这很好玩”或“这很有趣”，但不一定知道该句在什么样的场合使用才正确、恰当。我们来看下面这个对话一对男女在公园里学习滚轴溜冰(A man and a woman are learning to Rollerblade in the park)：（2）Ted: Where did you learn to Rollerblade?Anna: Here in the park. This is only my second time.Ted: Well, its my first time. Can you give me some lessons?Anna: Sure. Just follow me.(After a while)Ted: Hey, that was fun. Thanks for the lesson!这里我们看到，that was fun被用在了溜冰活动结束之后，而不是在活动进行过程中(此时要说成that is fun，详见本套书“初级”7.4.8小节所给出的解释)。我估计，在上面这个对话语境中，大多数国人可能会说that is fun。由此我们看到，如果不是提供这样完整的对话语境，读者就很难真正会恰当使用that was fun。从更一般意义上来说，当一个句子脱离了它赖以生存的语境背景，这个句子就像一个句子“标本”，失去了鲜活的生命。打个形象的比喻来说，脱离语境的句子，如同鸟的标本，没有了生命；融入语境的句子，才是自由飞翔的小鸟。3. grammar: p3Where were you born?I was born in Argentina.Were you born in Buenos Aires?Yes, I was.No, I wasnt.I was born in Cordoba.When did you move to Los Angeles?I moved here ten years ago. I didnt speak English.Did you take English classes in Argentina?Yes, I did. I took classes for a year.No, I didnt. My aunt taught me at home.4. listening p3 life as an immigrantWhere are from originally, Yu Hong?I am 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?I am a transportation engineer.I see. So you are an immigrant to the 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 difficulty 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 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.AjayWhere are you from, Ajay?I am from India.And when did you move to the U.S.?It was in 1991.Are you studying in here at the moment?Not now. I came here as a student and graduated two years ago.I am working as a computer technicianUh-huh. And what was it like when you first came here?Was it difficult?Yeah, It was at times.The main difficulty I had was with educational system. Things are very different here. Teaching methods. Everything is very different from what I was used to in India.And what do you miss the most from India? To tell you the truth. After youre here for a while, You dont miss anything very much.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.7. Perspectives How have you changed? P5Listen to these statements about changes. Check those that are true about you.1. When I was a kid, I used to be very messy, but now I am very neat.2. I used to have a lot of hobbies, but now I dont have any free time.3. I didnt use to collect anything, but now I do.4. I used to be really into fashion, but these days, I am not interested it anymore.5. I never used to play sports, but now I like to keep fit.6. I never used to worry about money, but now I do.7. I didnt use to follow politics, but now I read the newspaper everyday.8. When I was younger, I used to care a lot about my appearance. Now, I am too busy to care how I look.Unit24. listening p9Quite 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(挡风玻璃 ).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 State or Canada. The other thing 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.8. B Excuse me. Its me again. Im sorry. I need some more information- if you dont mind.Not at allThanks. Do you know how much a taxi to the city cost?Well, it depends on the traffic, of course. But it usually costs about $40.Forty dollars? I guess Ill take the bus. Thats means I have almost an hour till the next one. Where can I find an inexpensive restaurant in the airport? Maybe a fast-food place?Go upstairs and turn right. Youll see a snack bar on your left.Thanks very much. Have a nice day.You, too. Units1-21. listeninginterviewer: Thanks for taking the time to speak with me, Jeri.Jeri: Oh，its my pleasureYou have a beautiful accent. Where did you grow up?I grew up in England, in a city called Brighton.How do you spell that?B-R-I-G-H-T-O-NJust like it sounds. Yes.What was that like?Brilliant. Its a lovely city, right by the sea. My family still lives there. My family owns a restaurant, and my mother teaches school. What did you want to be when you grew up?Well, I never thought Id be a model! I wanted to be a doctor or maybe a writer.Why not a model?Well, I always thought I looked funny.I cant imagine it. Were you popular when you were growing up?Not really. I wasnt unpopular, but I wasnt in the popular crowd at school. I had a nice group of friends, thought.How did you like school?Oh, I loved school. I was a great student. My mother actually taught at my primary school. I always thought that was terrific.What about your free time as a child. Did you have a hobby?I used to paint. Actually, I still do. I have some paintings in a gallery right now.Thats impressive.Well, its a very small exhibit. But its something I really enjoy.Did you have a favorite game when you were growing up?Thats easy. My favorite game was chess. My grandfather taught me how to play. I used to visit his house in the country. We would have chess tournaments. It was wonderful.What about a favourite place?Hmm. My favorite place? I used to go to summer camp in Ireland. I loved that. I got to go horseback riding almost every day.Do you still go to Ireland?No. Not very often.Unit 3. p18 5. listening capsule hotelWelcome to the program your home is my home. Our guest tonight is Brad Philips from California. Brad, tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you do?Well, at the moment, Im working as an English teacher in Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo is an exciting city, but its also very spread out. It can sometimes take hours to go from one part of the city to another. When I dont feel like going all the way home, I sometimes stay in a capsule hotel.A capsule hotel? Can you explain what that is?Yeah. Its a hotel with lots of small rooms. Actually, theyre not really rooms. Theyre spaces that are two meters by one meter, and only a meter high. In other words, theyre very cramped! But the hotel is cheap and very convenient.And whats inside each little room, or should I say, each space? Well, inside every capsule theres a bed, a TV, a reading light, a radio, and an alarm clock. The hotel also has lockers, where you can keep your personal belongings.Thats great. And what kind of people stay in a capsule hotel?Well, probably people like me. People who miss the last train home or dont want to go all the way home only to turn around and come back to work again. So, it gets pretty busy, as you can imagine.Finally, would you recommend a capsule hotel to other people?Sure! The rooms are small, but you get used to sleeping in a small space. I just wouldnt recommend a capsule hotel to people who cant relax in small, cramped spaces.7. snapshot Wish Wish is followed by past tense forms but refers to the present.Fact I dont like my job.Wish I wish(that)I could find a better job.I wish I worked somewhere else.Fact I live with my parents.Wish I wish I lived in my own apartment.I wish I didnt live with my parents.Fact Life is difficult.Wish I wish it were easier.I wish it werent so difficult. Unit3 8 B P19.Yeah! Its sometimes pretty hard to pay the rent. Im thinking about changing jobs.What kind of job would you like to look for?Im not sure, but I wish I worked somewhere else. Im sick of this place. I need to live somewhere more exciting.I know what you mean. Hey, maybe we could move to another city. We could even be roommates!Yeah. Uhh. Maybe3 Time for a changeLISTENINGA Listen to Brad describes a “Capsule hotel”.Check the words that best describe it.HOST: Welcome to the program Your Home Is My home. Our guest tonight is Brad Philips from California. Brad, tell us a little bit about your self. What do you do? BRAD: Well, at the moment, Im working as an English teacher in Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo is an exciting City, but its also very spread out .It can some times take hours to go from one part of the city to another. When I dont feel like going all the way home, I sometimes stay in a capsule hotel.HOST: A capsule hotel? Can you explain what that is?BRAD: Yeah. Its a hotel with lots of small rooms. Actually, theyre not really rooms. Theyre Spaces that are two meters by one meter, and only a meter high. In other words, theyre very cramped! But the hotel is cheap and very convenient.HOST: And whats inside each little room, or should I say each space? BRAD: Well, inside every capsule theres a bed, a TV, a reading light, a radio, and an alarm clock. The Hotel also has lockers, where you can keep your personal belongings.HOST: Thats great. And what kind of people stay in a capsule hotel?BRAD: Well, probably people like me. People who miss the last train home or dont want to go all the way home only to turn around and come back to work again. So, it gets pretty busy, as you can imagine.HOST: Finally, would you recommend a capsule hotel to other people? BRAD: Sure! The rooms are small, but you get used to sleeping in a small space: I just wouldnt Recommend a capsule hotel to people who cant relax in small, cramped spaces.B listens again. In addition to a bed, what else does the hotel provide? Write four things.CONVERSATIONB. Listen to the rest of the conversation: What changes would Brain like to make in his life? BRIAN: Yeah! Its sometimes pretty hard to pay the rent. Im thinking about changing jobs.TERRY: What kind of job would you like to look for?BRIAN: Im not sure, but I wish I worked some where else. Im sick of this place. I need to live some where more exciting. TERRY: I know what you mean. Hey, maybe we could move to another city. We could even be roommates. BRIAN: Yeah. Uhh. Maybe 4 Ive heard of thatCONVERSATION(p22)B. Listen to the rest of the conversation. How did Steve like the fried brains? What else did he order?KATHY: Oh, good! Here comes the waiter now!WAITER: Here are your snails. And for you, sir.the fried brains.STEVE: Thank you.KATHY: Mmm, these snails are delicious! How are the brains?STEVE: Well, I think theyreyuck! Oh sorry, I guess brains are too strange for me. Umm, I think Im going to order something else, if you dont mind.KATHY: Oh, sure. Go ahead.STEVE: Excuse me, waiter!WAITER: Yes?STEVE: Uh, I really dont care for this appetizer. Could you bring me something else?WAITER: Yes, of course .What would you like instead?KATHY: Try the snails.STEVE: No, I dont think so. Ill tell you what. Just forget an appetizer for me, and bring me nice, juicy hamburger medium rare with French fries and large soda.LISTENING(p23)5. Listen to six people ask questions about food and drink in a restaurant. Check the item that each person is talking about.1WOMAN: Have you finished with this?MAN: No, Im still drinking it. Thanks.2MAN: Did you order this?WOMAN: Yes, thats mine. Mmm, it looks great and smells delicious.3MAN: Dont you like it?WOMAN: I havent tasted it yet. Im waiting for the waitress to bring me a fork.4MAN: Did you enjoy it?WOMAN: Well, it was a little tough. I think it was cooked for too long.5WOMAN: How is it?MAN: Great. Just the way I like it: black and strong6MAN1: Your turn on mine?MAN2: Its my treat this time. You paid last time. Remember? LISTENING (p26)A Listen to people explain how to make these snacks. Which snack are they talking about? Number the photos from 1 to 4.1.WOMAN: I love to eat this at the movies. Sometimes I even make it myself at home. Its really easy. First, you put a little oil in a pan. Then heat the oil. When the oils hot-but not too hot - put in the kernels. Next, when you see theyre starting to pop, cover the pan. Shake the pan a little until the noise stops. After that, pour it into a bowl. Finally, Sprinkle a little salt over it and enjoy! 2. MAN: Let me tell you how to make my favorite snack. It takes some time, but its worth it. First, you take an avocado(鳄梨) and mash(捣碎) it. Next you chop half a tomato and half an onion and add them to the avocado. After that, you chop a little cilantro(香菜)- you know, Chinese parsley(香芹菜)- and put that in, too. Then, squeeze a lemon or a lime on top. Finally, sprinkle the mixture with a little salt, pepper, and of course, hot sauce. Mmm, its great with chips. 3.3.WOMAN: A friend from New York City taught me how to make this. First, cut it in half. Then toast it. After that, let it cool a little and then spread cream cheese on it. Its really good for breakfast, but you can eat it any time.4.MAN: Some people buy the frozen kind at the supermarket but I like to make my own. you need dough, olive oil, sauce, and cheese lots of cheese. First, you roll out the dough into a circle and rub a little oil on it. Then put the dough into the oven and bake for a few minutes. Next, spoon a little sauce over the dough. After that, cover the sauce with grated cheese. Then put it back into the oven and bake for another ten minutes or until the cheese melts. Finally, cut it into slices. Youll love it!Units 3-4 Progress check (p28)LISTENINGA Listen to three people talk about thongs they wish they could change .Check the topic each person is talking about.1.WOMAN: I get really bored on weekends. I wish I belonged to a club or sports team. If I belonged to a club, I d have something to do. And I d probably get to meet new People and make new friends.2.MAN: I wish I could type better. 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, its something youll find useful later in life.3.WOMAN: Gosh, I really have to go on a diet. Ive gained ten pounds since last year, and everyone tells me I look fat If I dont loose weight now, I wont be able to get into any of my summer clothes. I wish I didnt like desserts so much!B. Listen again. Write one change each person would like to make.3改变的时候了！ LISTENING 聆听 A Listen to Brad describes a “Capsule hotel ” . 一听布拉德描述了一个“胶囊旅馆”。 Check the words that best describe it. 检查的话，最好的形容。 HOST : Welcom e to the program Your Home Is My 主持人 ：欢迎您光临e来计划你的家是我的 h ome. Our guest tonight is Brad Philips from 青梅。今晚我们的客人是布拉德飞利浦 California. 加利福尼亚州。 Brad, tell us a little bit about y our 布拉德告诉我们关于Y的一点点 self. 自我。 What do y ou do? 什么你做什么？ BRAD : Well , at the moment, Im working as an BRAD： 嗯，在那一刻，我作为一个工作 English teacher in Tokyo, Japan. 在日本东京的英语老师。 Tokyo is an exciting C ity, but it s also very spread out .It c an some times take hours to go from one part o f the city to another . 东京是一个令人兴奋的的性，但它也很分散。彗星的一段时间需要几个小时才能从一个O F城市到另一个。 When I dont feel like going all the way home, I sometimes stay in a capsule hotel . 当我不喜欢走在回家的路上，我有时住在胶囊旅馆。 HOST: A capsule hotel? 主机：A 胶囊旅馆？ Can you explain what that is ? 你能解释一下是什么吗？ BRAD : Yeah . BRAD：是的。 It sa hotel with lots of small rooms. 这是一个有很多小房间的酒店。 Actually, theyre not really rooms. 其实，他们并不是真正的客房。 Theyre S paces tha t are two meters by one me ter, and only a meter high . 他们小号的步伐，THA t是2米乘1我后，只有一米多高。 In other words , t heyre very cramped! 换句话说，T heyre非常局促！ But the hotel is c heap and very convenient . 但酒店是堆，非常方便。 HOST: And whats inside each little room, or 主持人： 每个小房间，里面有什么 s hould I say each space? 小号hould我说的每一个空间吗？ BRAD : Well, inside every capsule theres a bed, a BRAD：嗯，每个胶囊里面有一张床，一个 TV, a reading light, a radio, and an alarm clock . 电视，阅读灯，收音机和闹钟。 T he T他 H otel also has lockers, where you Otel酒店还设有储物柜，在那里你 c an keep your personal belongings. C AN保持您的个人物品。 HOST : Thats great. 主持人 ：这是伟大的。 And what kind of people stay in a capsule hotel? 什么样的人住在胶囊旅馆？ BRAD : Well, probably people like me. BRAD： 嗯，可能是像我这样的人。 People who miss the last train home or dont want to go all the way home only to turn around and come back to work again. 谁错过了最后一班火车回家或不想走在回家的路上调头回来重新工作。 So, it gets pretty busy, as you can imagine. 因此，它变得相当忙 碌，你可以想像。 HOST: Finally, would you recommend a capsul eh otel to other people? 主持人： 最后，你会建议一个胶囊吧OTEL给其他人吗？ BRAD: Sure! BRAD： 当然！ The rooms are small, but you get used 房间虽小，但你会习惯 t o sleeping in a small space: I just wouldnt T O睡在一个狭小的空间：我就是不 R ecommend a capsule hotel to people who can t relax in small, cramped spaces. ecommend一个胶囊旅馆的人谁可以吨小，狭窄的空间中放松。 B listens again. 乙 听。 In addition to a bed, what else 除了 一张床，还有什么 does the hotel provide? 这家旅馆提供吗？ Write four things. 写四件事情。 CONVERSATION CONVERSATION B . Listen to the rest of the conversation: What changes would Brain like to make in his life? B。 听，其余的谈话：什么样的变化，脑想就在他的生活中吗？ BRIAN: BRIAN： Yeah! 是啊！ Its sometimes pretty hard to pay 它有时很辛苦的付出 the rent. 租金。 Im thinking about changing jobs . 我在想换工作。 TERRY : What kind of job would you like to look for? 泰瑞 ：你喜欢看什么样的工作？ BRIAN: BRIAN： Im not sure, but I wish I worked some where else. 我不知道，但我希望我的工作有些什么地方。 Im sick of this place. 我讨厌这个地方。 I need to live some where more exciting. 我需要一些更令人兴奋的生活。 TERRY: I know what you mean. 泰瑞： 我知道你的意思。 Hey, maybe we 嘿，也许我们 could move to another city. 可以移动到另一个城市。 We could even 我们甚至可以 be roommates . 是室友。 BRIAN: Yeah. BRIAN： 是的。 Uhh . 呃。 Maybe 也许. 4 Ive heard of that 4，我听说过， CONVERSATION CONVERSATION B . B。 Listen to the rest of the conversation. 听的谈话其余。 How did Steve like the fried brains? 怎么史蒂夫喜欢吃的大脑吗？ What 什么 else did he order? 否则他点菜了吗？ KATHY: Oh, good! KATHY： 哦，好！ Here comes the waiter now! 这里来的服务员！ WAITER : Here are your snails . 服务员： 这是你的蜗牛。 And for you, sir. the frie d brains . 和为贵，先生. f
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