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今天我们来谈一下关于提高英语听力的方法。
对于很多学习英语的人来说,听力一直是个难题。
而eslpod daily english 是一个很好的资源,可以帮助我们提高听力水平。
首先,要提高英语听力,最重要的是要多听。
eslpod daily english 每天都有新的英语节目,内容涵盖各种各样的话题,包括生活、文化、旅游等。
通过每天听一些节目,我们可以不断提高自己的听力水平,同时也可以学到一些新知识。
其次,要提高英语听力,我们还可以尝试一些听力练习。
eslpod daily english 提供了各种各样的听力练习,比如听写、听力填空、听力理解等。
通过这些练习,我们可以更好地训练自己的听力技巧,提高听力的准确度和速度。
此外,要提高英语听力,我们还可以尝试一些外教课程。
eslpod daily english 有很多外教老师,他们的口音地道,语速适中,非常适合我们练习听力。
通过跟着外教老师学习,我们可以更好地适应各种口音和语速,提高自己的听力能力。
最后,要提高英语听力,我们还可以结合其他方式,比如看英文电影、听英文歌曲等。
eslpod daily english 有很多关于文化和娱乐的节目,通过这些节目,我们可以更好地了解英语国家的文化和生活,提高自己的跨文化交流能力。
总的来说,eslpod daily english 是一个很好的资源,可以帮助我们提高英语听力水平。
但是要想真正提高听力,还需要我们自己不断努力,多听、多练习,才能取得更好的效果。
希望大家都能在学习英语的道路上取得成功,提高自己的听力水平。
Unit 1 Hello again!1.Listen and point.Stella:Hello again! We’re the Star Family. I’m Stella Star and I’m eight. This is my brother, Simon. He’s seven, and this is my sister, Suzy. She’s four.Simon:This is my grandmother. She’s grandma Star.Grandma: Hello.Simon:This is my grandfather. He’s grandpa Star.Simon: Grandpa, say hello.Grandpa: Oh! Hello, everybody.Mrs Star:And we’re Mr and Mrs Star.Simon:What’s your name? How old are you?2.Listen, point and repeat.Stella Simon Suzy Mr Star Mrs star Grandma StarGrandpa Star3.Listen and answer.Trevor:Hello! I’m Trevor.Look at number four. Who’s he?Look at number one. Who’s she?Look at number eight. Who’s he?Look at number three. Who’s she?Look at number six. Who’s she?Look at number two. Who’s he?Look at number nine. Who’s she?Look at number ten. Who’s he?Look at number five. Who’s she?Look at number seven. Who’s he?(Answer: 4 Mr star, 1 Suzy, 8 Monty, 3 Stella, 6 Grandma Star, 2 Simon, 9 Marie, 10 Maskman, 5 Mrs Star, 7 Grandpa Star)Unit 2 Back to school!1.Listen and point.Stella: Hello, Alex! Hello, Lenny! How are you?Alex and Lenny: Fine,thanks.Merra: Is this your classroom,Simon?Simon: Yes.Merra:Who’s that on the board?Simon:That’s my favourite toy, Maskman. Look at my Maskman ruler. Lenny:That’s nice. My ruler’s on my desk.Stella: Are your school books in the bookcase?Simon: No, they are in the cupboard. Our teacher’s here now.Stella and Meera: Oops2.Listen, point and repeat.board bookcase cupboard desk ruler teacher6.Listen, point and repeat.There’s a long pink ruler on her desk.There are a lot of boos in the bookcase.There’s a big whiteboard on the wall.There’s a computer in the classroom, but there isn’t a television. Unit 3 Play time!1.Listen and point.Suzy: Ooh, kites! Can we look at them, Dad?Mr Star: OK, Suzy. Where are they?Suzy: Over there! Next to the lorries.Simon: Look at these robots!Stella:Ugh! They’re ugly!Alex: I like this big yellow watch.Meera:Look at this camera. It’s orange, my favourite colour. Stella:Hum! … Look! Computer games! I love computer games! Simon: Great! Is there a Maskman Playbox?Stella:Yes, there is, and there’s a ‘Can you spell…?’ game. Meera, Alex, Simon: Ugh! Stella!2.Listen, point and repeat.Camera watch kite robot lorry computer game3.Listen, point and say the numbers.There are dolls.This is a robot.This is a train.This is a camera.These are lorries.This is a watch.This is a computer game.This is a kite.These are balls.4.Listen and say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ .There are two bid red lorries.(No-There’s a red lorry and a yellow lorry.)There’s a beautiful pink and purple kite.(Yes)There’s a Maskman computer game.(Yes)There’s an ugly robot with green eyes.(No-There’s an ugly robot with red eyes.)There’s a small orange camera.(Yes)There’s a clean orange camera.There are two small white balls.There are three happy dolls.There are two big yellow watches.There’s a long brown train.5.Listen, point and repeat.Toys in the toy box,Come alive,Walk and talk,On the count of five.One, two, three, four, five.Monty:Look at Suzy’s kite! It’s beautiful. It’s pink and purple with a long tail.Maskman:And it’s big, and it can fly. I can fly too. What’s that, Marie? Marie:It’s a ‘Can you spell…?’ computer game.Monty: Whose is it? Is it Suzy’s?Marie:No, it isn’t. It’s stella’s.Monty:What’s that under the table?Maskman:It’s Simon’s basketball.Monty:No, not that. What’s that new toy next to the ball? Marie:It’s a big robot. It’s ‘Metal Mouth’.Maskman:Metal Mouth? Hmm, yes. It’s an ugly robot.Monty: Whose is it?Maskman:It’s Simon’s.Metal Mouth: My name is Metal Mouth. My name is Metal Mouth. Monty: Ooh, look! It can walk and talk.Maskman:Yes, but it’s can’t fly. I can fly.6.Listen, point and repeat.Look at Suzy’s kite.Whose is the computer game?It’s Stella’s computer game.It’s Simon’s robot.Unit 4 At home!1.Listen and point.Stella: Can I play, Suzy?Suzy: OK!Stella:Where’s my bedroom?Suzy:It’s there, next to the bathroom.Stella: OK!Suzy: Put this blue mat on the floor next to your bed.Stella: Can I have a phone in my bedroom?Suzy:No, you can’t. The phone’s in the living room next to the sofa. Stella: Can I have a Lamp, please?Suzy: OK. You can put the lamp on the table next to your bed.Stella: Thanks, Suzy. Where can I put the armchair?Suzy: Put it in the living room under the clock.Stella: Is there a mirror in my bedroom?Suzy:A mirror in your bedroom? No, there isn’t. There are three mirrors. one in the bathroom, one in my bedroom and one in Simon’s bedroom. Stella: Oh.2.Listen, point and repeat.mat lamp clock phone mirror sofa4.Listen and correct.There’s a girl sitting on the sofa.(No, there isn’t. There’s a boy sitting on the sofa.)There’s a mirror in the living room.(No, there isn’t.There’s a mirror in the bathroom.)There’s a phone in the bedroom.(No, there isn’t. There’s a phone in the hall.)There’s a boat on the bed.(No, there isn’t. There’s a boat in the bath.)There’s a sofa in the hall.(No, there isn’t. There’s a sofa in the living room.)There’s a lamp under the window.(No, there isn’t. There’s a lamp on the table.)There’s a clock next to the bath.(No, there isn’t. There’s a clock on the wall.)There’s a boy sitting on the bed.(No, there isn’t. There’s a girl sitting on the bed.)5.Listen and correct.Grandpa: Simon! Stella! Can you take your clothes to your bedrooms, please?Simon and stella: OK!Grandpa: Whose T-shirt is that?Stella: Which T-shirt?Grandpa: The yellow one.Stella:It’s Suzy’s.Simon:No, it isn’t. It’s mine.Stella: No, Simon. That T-shirt’s very small. Yours is the big yellow one over there.Simon: Oh! Yes!Grandpa: OK. Are those blue socks yours, Simon?Simon:No, they aren’t mine. They are Dad’s.Grandpa: What now? Oh, yes! Whose black trousers are those?Stella and Simon:They’re yours, Grandpa.Grandpa:Oh, yes! That’s right, they are.6.Listen, point and repeat.Grandpa: Whose T-shirt is that?Simon:It’s mine.Grandpa: Whose black trousers are those?Stella and Simon:They’re yours, Grandpa.Unit 5 Meet my family 1.Listen and point.Stella:Look, Lenny’s with Frank’s mum and dad.Simon:Who’s Frank?Stella:Frank’s Lenny’s baby cousin.Meera: Oh, how old is he?Stella:He’s one.Simon: How many cousins have you got, Meera?Meera: Six: four boys and two girls. How many cousins have you got? Simon:None, but we’ve got a baby. Her name’s Suzy.Suzy:I’m not a baby. I’m a big girl! Grandpa! Simon says I’m a baby. Grandpa: Simon, as you’re a big boy, you can fly Suzy’s kite with her. Here you are!Simon: Puph! Thank you!2.Listen, point and repeat.mummy daddy grandma grandpa cousin baby3.Listen, point and answer.He’s Lenny’s daddy. What’s his name? (Nick)She’s Frank’s cousin. What’s her name?(May)He’s Kim’s brother. What’s his name? (Ben)She’s Lenny’s sister. What’s her name? (May)She’s Frank’s mummy. What’s her name? (Lucy)He’s May’s cousin. What’s his name? (Frank)He’s Frank’s grandpa. What’s his name? (Nelson)She’s Sam’s grandma. What’s her name? (Anna)5. Listen and say the numbers.Lenny’s hitting the ball.(16)The dog’s getting the ball. (19)The boy’s mother is cleaning his mouth. (14)The baby’s sleeping. (11)Simon’s throwing the ball. (15)The girl’s kicking the football. (18)Frank’s mum and dad are talking. (12)Meera’s catching the ball. (17)Grandpa’s flying a kite. (13)The cat’s jumping. (20)Unit 6 Dinner time 1.Listen and point.Simon: What are you doing, Dad?Mr Star:I’m making dinner. This evening we’ve got bread and water. Stella:No, we can’t have bread and water for dinner, Dad. We have bread and milk for breakfast.Suzy:Hmm. Milk’s my favourite drink.Simon: Orange juice is my favorite drink.Suzy: So, what is for dinner, Dad?Simon:Let’s have egg and chips.Suzy:Let’s have chocolate cake!Mr Star:No, Suzy. Chocolate cake’s for tea.All three children: So, what for dinner?Mr Star:Hmm… for dinner? It’s your favourite, it’s my favourite, it our favourite. This evening we’ve got…Dad’s Star dinner!... Chicken and rice!Stella, Simon and Suzy: Lovely.2.Listen, point and repeat.bread water milk juice chicken eggs chips rice5.Listen and answer.Mr Star:Come on, everybody. Sit down. It’s dinner time.All three children: OK, Dad.Suzy: Can I have some fruit juice, please, Mum?Mrs Star: Yes, Suzy. Orange juice or apple juice?Suzy: Orange juice, please.Mrs Star: Here you are.Suzy: Thank you! //aStella: Can I have some brown bread, please?Mrs Star: Here you are.Stella: Thanks! //bSimon: Can I have some egg and chips, please?Mr Star:No, Simon. I’m sorry. It’s chicken and rice for dinner tonight, but, if you’re good, you can have chocolate ice cream after.Simon:Hmm, great! Chocolate ice cream’s my fav ourite.6.Listen, point and repeat.Suzy: Can I have some fruit juice, please, Mum?Mrs Star: Here you are.Stella: Can I have some brown bread, please?Mrs Star: Here you are.7.Listen and say ‘yes’ or ‘no’.Marie:I’m having chicken and rice. (No. I’m having tomatoes and carrots.)Monty: Can I have some milk, please? (No. Can I have some apple juice, please?)Maskman: Is there any chocolate cake? (Yes.)Trevor:Yes, there is. (No. No, there isn’t.)Monty:No, it isn’t mine. It’s Trevor’s. (No. No, it isn’t mine. It’s Marie’s.)Trevor:Er, no. It isn’t chicken. It’s a long brown pencil. (Yes.)Unit 7 At the farm (在农场)1.Listen and point.Suzy: Look at all those animals. This is a nice zoo.Mr Star:It isn’t a zoo. It’s a farm. Look- there’s a cow under the tree. Simon:Uh oh! Mum! The goat’s eating your bag.Mrs Star: Aaahh! Shoo! Shoo! Stop that!Stella: Look, Suzy. The baby sheep are drinking milk.Suzy: Ahhh!Mr Star:Let’s give the ducks some bread.Suzy:There’s a frog!Simon: Look, Stella. There’s a lizard on your T-shirt!Stella: Ha,ha,Simon. Very funny! I know, and I love lizards. Do you like spiders, Simon?Simon:No, I don’t.Stella:Oh. Well, there’s a big, black, ugly spider in your hair.Simon: Ahh!2.Listen, point and repeat.cow duck goat lizard sheep spider frog5.Listen and answer.Toys in the toy box,Come alive.Walk and talk,On the count of five,One, two, three, four, five.Marie:Trevor, can I have the sheep, please? Let’s put it here, next to the cows.Trevor: Here you are.Monty: Oh, I love sheep. Baa, baa.Trevor: So do I.Maskman:I don’t. I love horses.Marie: So do I.Trevor:I don’t. Horses are very big and they can kick.Maskman: What now?Monty:Let’s put the goat u nder the tree.Marie: No, Monty. It can eat the flowers and I love flowers. Maskman: So do I.Trevor: Flowers, Maskman? Do you love flowers?Maskman: Yes, I do. I can give them to Marie.Monty and Trevor: Oooohhh!6.Listen, point and repeat.Monty: Oh, I love sheep. Baa, baa.Trevor: So do I.Maskman: I love horses.Trevor:I don’t.Unit 8 My town1.Listen and point.Suzy: This is a long street, grandpa.Grandpa: Yes, it is. It’s a big city. Can you see my flat?Suzy: No. Where is it?Grandpa:It’s over there, next to the park. It’s the one with the green windows.Suzy:Oh, yes. What’s this over here, next to the toy shop.Grandpa:That’s a hospital.Suzy:Ooh, look! There’s a shoe shop! Look at those beautiful red shoes, grandpa.Grandpa:What…? Oh, yes.Suzy:The shoe shop’s next to the café, Grandpa.Grandpa:Good idea. Let’s go to the café for a drink.Suzy:No, grandpa. Let’s go to the shoe shop for my new red shoes. Grandpa:Oh, sorry… Yes…Of course.2.Listen, point and repeat.park shop street hospital café flat5.Listen and ponit.Narrator:Mr Star is playing his guitar at Simon and Stella’s school. Simon’s sitting between Stella and Suzy, and Mrs Star’s sitting next to Suzy. Lenny’s sitting in front of Mrs Star, and Lenny’s mum’s sitting between Lenny and his dad. Grandpa and Grandma Star are sitting behind Simon and Suzy. Everybody is very happy, but Suzy isn’t.Stella: I love music.Mrs Star: So do I.Suzy:Mum, I can’t see.Mrs Star: Shh, Suzy. Be quiet.Suzy:But, I can’t see. Lenny’s mum’s in front of me.Grandma:Shh, Suzy. Be quiet. I can’t hear if you’re talking.Suzy: Can I sit with Stella, please?Mrs Star: Well, all right, but be quiet.Suzy: Yes, mum. Thanks.Suzy: Oh, this is good. Now I can see.Stella:Huh! You can see, but I can’t, Mum!Unit 9 Our clothes1.Listen and answer.Stella: Hello and welcome to the Star Fashion Show. Here are Simon and Alex. They’re wearing black shirts, blue jeans and white shoes. Simon’s got small black sunglasses on his head. Alex is wearing a new yellow watch. Thank you, Simon. Thank you, Alex.Now here’s Meera. She’s wearing a short brown skirt and an orange jacket. She’s wearing long yellow socks and green shoes. Thank you, Meera.Now we’ve got Suzy, the star of the show. She’s wearing a long purple dress and big pink shoes. She’s wearing a nice big red hat and she’s got beautiful gold handbag. Thank you, Suzy.Now here’s Lenny. He’s wearing grey trousers, black shoes, and a redT-shirt with a green lizard on. What a beautiful T-shirt! Thank you, Lenny.2.Listen, point and repeat.dress glasses handbag hat shirt jeans4.Listen and correct.1.There’s a big box with toys. (No, there’s a big box w ith clothes.)2.Three boys are wearing jeans. (No, one boy is wearing jeans.)3.Two girls are wearing red jeans. (No, one girl is wearing red shoes.)4.Five children are wearing glasses. (No, four children are wearingglasses.)5.One girl’s wearing a dress. (No, two girls are wearing a dress.)6.There are six handbags. (No, there are four handbags.)7.Two boys are wearing short trousers. (No, one boy is wearing shorttrousers.)8.There are five hats. (No, there are four hats.)5.Listen and point.Toys in the toy box,Come alive.Walk and talk,On the count of five,One, two, three, four, five.Trevor:You know, Maskman, we’ve got a good life. We’ve got a nice family and we’ve got a lot of friends.Maskman: I know, Trevor, and we’ve got a house and a garden with lots of trees and beautiful flowers.Marie:Yes, a lot of toys haven’t got a house or a garden…Maskman:Or a car. I’ve got a big car. Have you got a car, Trevor? Trevor:No, I haven’t got a car. I can’t drive.Maskman:I’ve got superhero clothes. Have you got superhero clothes, Trevor?Trevor:No, I haven’t. I’m not a superhero.Monty:Marie’s a doctor. She’s got a long white jacket and glasses. Maskman:Yes, I’ve got black glasses, too.Trevor: Yes, Maskman, we’ve got a good life. We’ve got a nice dog too. Look, there she is.Maskman:Aaaghh!!... And she’s got a big mouth.Others: Ha ha ha!6.Listen, point and repeat.Trevor:We’ve got a nice family and we’ve got a lot of friends. Maskman: Have you got superhero clothes, Trevor?Trevor:No, I haven’t. I’m not a superhero.Monty:Marie’s a doctor. She’s got a long white jacket and glasses. Unit 10 Our hobbies1.Listen and answer.Suzy:Stella, I’ve got a book about sports. What are these sports?Stella:The man with the hat’s hitting the ball. He’s playing baseball, and this man here’s playing basketball. He’s bouncing the ball.Suzy: What are Lenny and Simon doing?Stella:They’re playing hockey.Suzy: Are grandpa and Alex playing tennis?Stella:No, they’re playing badminton.Suzy:Grandma’s painting. Is painting a sport?Stella:No, it isn’t, Suzy. It’s a hobby.Suzy:Merra’s taking a photo. I s that a sport or a hobby?Stella:It’s a hobby, Suzy.Suzy:What’s your favourite hobby, Stell a?Stella:It’s reading, … and yours?Suzy:My favourite hobby? … Er … It’s, er … talking.Stella: Yes, it is.2.Listen, point and repeat.painting badminton tabletennis hockey baseball basketball3.Listen and say the hobby.1.She’s bouncing the ball. Now she’s throwing it to her friend.2.He’s throwing the small ball to his friend … Yes, She’s hitting it. Oh!Yes … now she’s catching the ball.3.They’re playing with a small ball. They’ve got a bi g table betweenthem and the ball’s bouncing on the table.4.They aren’t playing with a ball. They’re hitting a small white object. Itisn’t bouncing and they aren’t catching it.5.She’s running and kicking the ball. The ball isn’t bouncing and theyaren’t catching it.6.They’re running with a small ball. He’s hitting it with a long stick.(6 basketball, 3 baseball, 4 table tennis, 1 badminton, 5 football, 2 hockey)5.Listen and point.Mr Star:Hi. My name’s Bruce Star. I like playing the guitar and I love cooking, but I don’t like riding horses.Mrs Star:Hi. I’m Angelina Star. I love riding horses and reading, but I don’t like cooking.Grandpa:Hello. I’m Grandpa Star. I like fishing and playing badminton, but I don’t like cle aning my shoes.Grandma:Hello. I’m Grandma Star. I love painting and driving, but I don’t like gardening.Stella:Hi. I’m Stella. I love playing the piano and I like reading about sports, but I don’t like doing sport.Simon:Hello. My name’s Simon. I li ke playing basketball and hockey, but I don’t like cleaning my room.Suzy:Hi. I’m Suzy. I love singing and drawing, but I don’t like playing soccer..Alex:Hello. I’m Alex. I like playing badminton and I love playing the piano, but I don’t like playing ba seball.Lenny:Hi. My name’s Lenny. I like swimming and playing football, but I don’t like playing table tennis.Meera:Hello. I’m Meera. I like riding my bike and I love taking photos, but I don’t like watching TV.11.Listen and say ‘yes’ or ‘no’.1.What a great game of soccer! Yes! What a great goal! (Yes)2.Number 8 is kicking the ball. Now number 5 is hitting the ball withhis head. (No-18 and 15)3.No, Maskman! You can’t touch the ball with your head! (NO-hands)4.Now number 15 is running with the ball. (Yes)5.Trevor! Are you eating the book? (No-ball)e and play badminton with us, Marie! (No-football)Unit 11 My Birthday! 我的生日1.Listen and answer.Simon: What are you cooking?Mr Star:I’m cooking burgers and sausages.Simon: Are we having chips too?Mr Star:Yes, we’re having fries. Grandma’s getting them from the kitchen. Grandpa’s helping her.Simon:Yum, yum. And we’ve got lemonade to drink.Suzy: Mummy, is there any fruit juice?Mrs Star: Yes, I can get it for you.Suzy: ThanksStella: What are you doing, Meera?Meera:I’m trying to take a photo of Simon.Alex:Yoo hoo, Meera! We’re in front of you. Take a photo of us. Stella:No, don’t take a photo of them. Take one of Simon.Meera:I’m trying to take a photo of him. Alex, Lenny, can you stand behind me, please? I don’t like taking ugly photos.2.Listen, point and repeat.sausages burgers cake watermelon oranges lemonade4.Read and answer.1.H e’s cooking the burgers and sausages.2.Meera’s taking photos.3.He’s got a nice new bike.4.It’s blue.5.He’s eight.5.Listen and answer.Toys in the toy box,Come alive.Walk and talk,On the count of five,One, two, three, four, five.Trevor: Monty, what would you like to eat? Would you like a burger or a sausage?Monty:I’d like a sausage, please, Trevor.Trevor: Here you are.Monty: Thanks.Maskman: Can I have a sausage and a burger, please?Marie: One moment, please, Maskman. It’s not your turn.Monty: Er, here you are, Maskman. Would you like some fries too? Maskman:Yes, I’d love some. Lots, please, Monty.Trevor: Marie, what would you like to drink?Marie:I’d like some fruit juice, please, Trevor.Maskman: Can I have some lemonade, please?Monty:Maskman, please would you like to wait a moment. It’s not your turn.Maskman: Oh, sorry.Monty:Would you like some fries too, Trevor? … Please.Trevor:Er … Well … Ok, Monty. Fries aren’t my favourite food, but … for you.6.Listen, point and repeat.Trevor: Would you like a burger or a sauage?Monty:I’d like a sausage, please, Trevor.Trevor: Here you are.Maskman: Can I have some lemonade, please?剑桥国际少儿英语Unit12文本Unit 12 On holiday! 度假1.Listen and answer.Lenny:We’re on holiday! Great!Simon: I love holidays.Lenny: So do I.Simon: I love playing on the beach. The clean, yellow sand, the big sun, the beautiful, blue sea. I love swimming in the sea.Lenny: Er, the beach is OK, but I love walking in the mountains. There are lots of green trees and beautiful flowers.Simon: What! Flowers, Lenny?Lenny:Well, yes, er … flowers and animals, big animals.Simon:Hmm. I like fishing with my grandpa. We can’t fish in the city. Lenny: Dose Stella and Suzy like fishing?Simon: Oh, no. Suzy likes picking up shells from the beach and Stella loves sitting in the sun and reading.Lenny:Come on, Simon. Let’s go! We’re on the holiday!Simon: Yeh!2.Listen, point and repeat.beach sand sea shell sun mountain5.Listen and answer.Mrs Star: Well, children. It’s the end of the school. Where do you want to go on holiday?Simon:Let’s go to the beach.Stella: Oh, I want to go to the mountains this year. I want to draw birds and trees and I want to watch small animals. I’d like a new notebook and pencils, please.Suzy: Are there shells in the mountains, Stella?Stella:No, there aren’t, but you can get lots of beautiful flowers.Mr Star: Do you want to go to a big city? We can walk in the streets and sit in cafe.All:Oh, no! We don’t want to go to a city.Simon:OK, let’s go to the mountains. Can we swim there, Mum?Mrs Star: Yes, you can.Mr Star:OK, that’s good. We’re all happy to go to the mountains for our holidays.Stella: So can I have a new notebook and pencils, then?Simon: Well, I want some new sunglasses, please.Suzy: And I want a new sunhat, please.Grandpa: Hmm, and now I want my dinner.7.Listen and say the letter.1.Which melon do you want? I want the big green one.2.Which shoes do you want? I want the red ones.3.Which monster do you want? I want the ugly one.4.Which ice cream do you want? I want the lemon one.5.Which apples do you want? I want the green ones.6.Which doll do you want? I want the happy one.7.Which cake do you want? I want the small one.8.Which shoes do you want? I want the white one.。
Pupil's Book (学生用书)Hello!(你好!)Page 2(第2页)2.(活动2)Listen and check.(听然后检查)NARRATOR(旁白): aSTELLA: Hello, I'm Stella. I'm nine. I've got a brother and a sister. This is myfavourite computer game. It's called 'Brainbox'.(你好!我是Stella。
我9岁了。
我有一个妹妹和弟弟。
这是我最喜欢的电脑游戏,叫头脑风暴。
)NARRATOR(旁白): bSUZY: Hello, I'm Suzy. I'm five. I've got a big dog. She's black and white and she'scalled Dotty.(你好,我是Suzy。
我有一条大的狗狗。
她是黑色和白色的,她叫Dotty.)NARRATOR(旁白): cSIMON: Hi, I'm Simon. I'm eight. I like reading comics. My favourite comic's called'Lock and Key'.(嗨,我是Simon。
我8岁了。
我喜欢看漫画。
我最喜欢的漫画是“Lock和Key的故事”)Page 3(第3页)4.(活动4)Listen. Say the number and the colour.(听,并说出对应的数字和颜色。
)d - o - l – l(娃娃)b - i - k – e(自行车)t - r - a - i – n(火车)m - o - n - s - t - e – r(怪物)g - a - m – e(游戏)c - o - m - p - u - t - e – r(电脑)k - i - t – e(风筝)c - a - m - e - r – a(照相机)l - o - r - r – y (货车)h - e - l - i - c - o - p - t - e - r(直升机)Page 4(第4页)7 Read and match the names.(活动7 读然后找出对应的人物。
Elementary ‐ Difficult Customer (B0001)A:Good evening. My name is Fabio, I’ll be your waiter for tonight. May I take your order?B:No, I’m still working on it. This menu is not even in English. What’s good here?A:For you sir, I would recommend spaghetti and meatballs.B: Does it come with coke and fries?A:It comes with either soup or salad and a complimentary glass of wine, Sir.B:I’ll go with the spaghetti and meatballs, salad and the wine.A: Excellent choice, your order will be ready soon.B: How soon is soon?A: Twenty minutes?B:You know what? I’ll just go grab a burger across the street.Elementary ‐ Calling In Sick (B0002)A: Hello, Daniel speaking, how may I help you?B: Hi, Daniel, Julie here.A: Hi, Julie, how are you?B: Act ually, I’m feeling quite ill today.A:I’m sorry to hear that. What’s wrong?B:I think I’m coming down with the flu. I have a headache, a sore throat a runny nose and I’m feeling slightly feverish.A:I see... so you’re calling in sick?B: Yes, I was hoping to take the day off to recover.A: OK, then. Try and get some rest.Elementary ‐Daily Life ‐ Hotel Upgrade (C0003) A: Good afternoon. What can I do for you?B:I’d like to check in please. I have a reservationunder the name Anthony Roberts.A:All right R.O.B.E.R.T.S... Oh, Mr. Roberts we’ve been expecting you& and here is your keycard tothe presidential suite.B: But there must be some mistake; my reservationwas for a standard room.A: Are you sure? Let me double check .B: Yeah&Here, this is my confirmation number.A:You’re right Mr. Roberts, there seems to be a mixup, unfortunately we’re oVerbooked at the moment .B: So&A:Not to worry. We’re pleased to offer you a complimentary upgrade.B: Presidential suite baby!Elementary ‐The Office ‐ I need an assistant! (C00 04)A:...like I told you before, we just don’t have the resources to hire you an assistant.B:I understand that, but the fact is we’re understaffed. A: The timing is just not right. The economy is bad,and it’s too risky to take on new staff.B:Yeah, I guess you’re right.... here’s an idea, whatif we hire an intern? She would take some of the weight off my shoulders.A: She?B: Yeah, you know, a recent graduate. She could give me a hand with some of these projects and we could keep our costs down.A: That sounds reasonable... let me see what I can do. A:Tony, I’d like to introduce you to your new assistant. B:OK, great! Let’s meet her!C:Hi, I’m Adam.B:Oh... hi... I’m Tony...Elementary ‐Daily Life ‐ Cut In Line (C0005)A:I can’t believe it took us two hours to get here. The traffic in New York is unbelievable.B:Yeah, but just relax honey, we’re here and we’re going on vacation. In a few hours we’ll be in Hawaii, and you’ll be on the golf course.A: Oh no!Look at that line! It must be a mile long! There’s no way I’m waiting for another two hours.B:Honey... don’t...C: Hey man, the end of the line is over there.A: Yeah...C:No seriously, I was here first, and you can’t cut inline like this.A: Says who?C: I do!A: So sue me!C:Alright...that’s it....Elementary ‐ The Weekend ‐ Road Trip (C0006) A: So, are we all ready to go?B:Yup, I think so. The car’s packed; we have munchies and music, and the map’s in the car.A: Did you get the camera?B: Got it! Did you fill up the tank?A:Yup, it’s all set.B:You’re sure we’re not forgetting anything?A:I’m sure... we’ve got all our bases covered.B:Well& let’s get going then! I love road trips!B: Um... do you think we can make a pit stop?A:But we’ve only been on the road for ten minutes.B: I know, but I forgot to go to the bathroom beforewe left.Elementary ‐ The Office ‐ Virus! (C0007)A: Oh great! This stupid computer froze again! Thats the third time today! Hey Samuel, can you come take a look at my PC? Its acting up again. It must have a virus or something.B: Just give me a second; Ill be right up.B: I ran a virus scan on your computer, and it turnsout that you have a lot of infected files!A: But Im quite careful when Im browsing theinternet, I have no idea how I could have pickedup a virus.B:Well, you have to make sure that your anti-virus software is updated regularly; yours wasn’t up to date, that’s probably what was causing your problems.A: Ok. Anything else?B: Yeah, try not to kick or hit the computer!A: Um yeah& Sorry about that.Elementary ‐ Daily Life ‐What’s your name again? (C0008)A:Nick! How’s it going?B: Oh, hey...A: What are you doing in this neighbourhood? Doyou live around here?B: Actually, my office is right around the corner.A: It was great to meet you last week at the conference. I really enjoyed our conversation about foreign investment.B:Yeah, yeah, it was really interesting. You know, I’m in a bit of a hurry, but here’s my card. We should definitely meet up again and continue our discussion.A: Sure, you still have my contact details, right ?B: You know what, this is really embarrassing, butyour name has just slipped my mind. Can youremind me?A:Sure, my name is Ana Ferris. Don’t worry aboutit; it happens to me all the time. I’m terrible withnames too.Elementary ‐ The Weekend ‐ Silence please! (C00 09)A: Those people in front of us are making so much noise. Its so inconsiderate!B: Dont worry about it; it’s not such a big deal.A: Oh... I cant hear a thing! Excuse me, can youkeep it down?C:Sure, sorry ’bout that!A: Someones phone is ringing!B: Honey, I think its your phone. Did you forget to switch it off?A: Oh, no! Youre right. Thats so embarrassing!C: Do you mind keeping it down? Im trying towatch a movie here!Elementary ‐ The Office ‐ Driving Sales (C0010) A:All right, people. We’re holding this meeting today because we’ve got to do something about our sales, and we need to do it NOW! I want concrete solutions. How do you intend to drive sales... Roger?B:Well, in fact, we’re the most expensive in the market, so maybe we need to lower our prices to match the competitors?A:Lower our prices? Not very creative. It’ll never fly with Swan. What kind of thinking is that? Geez. Anybody else have a better plan? Natalie? C:Um, perhaps, um, a sales promotion. Maybe a two-for-one offer, or something like that!A:What? That’s the same thing. Bad idea. Really bad idea. Dammit people come on! Think! The CEO will be here any minute.D: Do we have any ideas yet?C: Yes Mr. Swan, we were kind of considering a twofor- one offer to get more competitive.D: A two-for-one promotion? Hmm. I kind of like the sound of that. It sounds like something we should consider.A: Yeah, exactly. Just what I was thinking! In fact,that’s a brilliant idea! I’m glad we thought of that.Very creative.Elementary ‐ Daily Life ‐ New Guy in Town (C0011 )A:Oh, I don’t know if you heard, bu t someone moved into that old house down the road.B: Yeah, I know. I met the owner of the house yesterday as he was moving in. His name is Armand.A:Really? What’s he like? You have to fill me in.B:Actually, he’s a bit strange. I don’t know... I’v e gota bad feeling about him.A: Really? Why?B: Well, yesterday I brought over a housewarming gift,but Armand started acting really weird, and then he practically kicked me out! I tried to, sort of, peek into his house, but everything was so dark insi de that I couldn’t really get a good look.A:Well, you’ll never guess what I saw this morning.A delivery truck pulled into his driveway, and it dropped off a long, rectangular box. It almost looked like a coffin! B: You see! Why would he...C: Hello ladies...B: Ah, Armand! You scared the heck out of me! Thisis my friend Doris.C: A pleasure to meet you...If you are not doing anything tonight, I would like to have you both for dinner.I mean (I)would like to have you both over for dinner. Elementary ‐ Daily Life ‐ Cleaning the House (C00 12)A: Honey, the house is such a mess! I need you to help me tidy up a bit. My boss and her husband are coming over for dinner and the house needs to be spotless!B:I’m in the middle of something right now. I’l l bethere in a second.A:This can’t wait! I need your help now!B:Alright, alright. I’m coming.A:Ok, here’s a list of chores we need to get done. I’ll do the dishes and get all the groceries for tonight. You can sweep and mop the floors. Oh, and the furniture needs to be dusted.B:You know what, I have to pick something up at the mall, so why don’t you clean the floors and Ill go to the supermarket and get all the groceries.A:Sure that’s fine. Here is the list of all the things youneed to get. Dont forget anything! And canyou pick up a bottle of wine on your way home?B:Hey, honey I’m back. Wow, the house looks really good!A: Great! Can you set the table?B:Just a sec I’m just gonna vacuum this rug real fastA:Wait! Don’t turn it on...Elementary ‐ The Office ‐ Out Of Control Spendin g (C0013)A:OK, so now the last point on our agenda. Jill, let’sgo over the profit and loss statement.B: Great. Well, the main issue here, as you can see,is that our expenses are through the roof.A:Let’s see... These numbers are off the charts!What’s going on here!B:Well, um, sir, the company expenditures on entertainment and travel are out of control. Look at these bills for example. Just this month we’ve paid over twenty thousand dollars for hotel charges!A:OK, thank you. I’ll look into it.B: The list goes on and on. Here, this is a bill for five thousand dollars for spa treatments!A:Thank you; that will be all. I’ll take care of it.B: Look at this one sir, eight thousand dollars were spent in one night at a place called ”Wild Things”?!A:OK, I get it!! Thank you for your very thorough analysis!Elementary ‐I’m in Debt (B0014)A:Hello, I’m here to see Mr. Corleone.B: Right this way, sir.C: Charlie! What can I do for you?B:Mr. Corlone, I’m really sorry to trouble you, but I need your help.C: Anything for you, Charlie! Your father was like a brother to me.B: Well, sir, you see, this recession has hit me pretty hard; I lost my job and I’m in a lot of debt.C: I see. . . . . .B:Yeah, you know, I’ve got credit card bills, car payments, I’ve got to pay my mortgage; and on top of all that, I have to pay my son’s college tuition.C:So you’re asking for a loan.B: Well, I just thought maybe you could help me out.C:What? At a time like this? I’m broke too, you know! You’re not the only one who has been hit by the recession!I lost half my money in the stock market crash! Go on! Get outa here!Elementary ‐ Daily Life ‐I’m sorry, I love you (C00 15)A: Whoa, who a, what’s going on? Watch out!B:Hey, watch where you’re going!A:Oh, no! I’m so sorry! Are you all right?B:Oh...I don’t know. A:I feel terrible, I really didn’t mean to knock you over. My tire, just exploded, and I lost control of my bike. Really, it was an accident. Please accept my apologies. B: Just let me try to stand up.SONG: Why do birds suddenly appear, every time you are near?A: Are you okay?B: Oh, wait a second, you seem really familiar, I think I know you from somewhere.A: Yeah, I think we have met somewhere before. That’s right! We met at Aaron’s place last weekend! What a coincidence! But anyway, I’m glad to see that you’re not too badly hurt, and I should probably get going. I have a nine o’clock meeting.B: Ouch! My ankle! I think it’s broken! You can’tjust leave me like this! Are you calling an ambulance? A:Nope, I’m canceling my appointment so that Ican stay here with you.SONG:Do you remember when we met? That’s the day I knew you were my pet. I wanna tell you how much I love you.Elementary ‐ Turn left here! (B0016)A: Hurry up, get in.B:I’m in, let’s go!A: OK, make a left here. . . no wait, I meant make a right. Come on, speed up!B:Geez! What’s the rush?A:Don’t worry about it, just drive. Oh, no, th e light is about to change. . . step on it!B:Are you nuts! I’m not going to run a red light!A: Whatever. Just turn right here. . . .The freeway will be packed at this hour. . . .let’s take a side street. Go on! Get out of our way! Move, move!B: Wha t’s your problem! Geez. Having a fit is notgoing to help!A:Here, I know a short cut....just go down here, and we’ll cut though Ashburn Heights. Let’s go, let’s go! Watch out for that lady!B:I’m going as fast as I can!A: Yes! We made it. 5:58, just before the library closes.B:You’re such a geek!Elementary ‐ Here Comes the Bride (B0017)A:I can’t believe that Anthony is finally getting married! B:Yeah well it’s about time! He’s been living with his parents for 40 years!A:Don’t be mean. Look here come the bridesmaids! Their dresses look beautiful!B: Who are those kids walking down the aisle?A:That’s the flower girl and the ring bearer. I’m pretty sure they’re the groom’s niece and nephew. Oh, they look so cute!B:I just hope the priest makes it quick. I’m starving. I hope the food’s good at the reception.A:That’s all you ever think about, food! Oh, I think the bride’s coming now! She looks gorgeous. Wait, what’s shedoing? Where’s she going?B: Oh great! Does this mean that the reception is canceled?Elementary ‐Upper‐Intermediate‐ Protest! (D001 8)A:This is Action 5 News reporter Sarah O’Connell reporting live from Washington, D. C. where a protest has broken out. Thousands of angry citizens are protesting against the proposed bailout of the auto manufacturing industry! Sir, sir, Sarah O’Connell, Action 5 news. Can you tell us what’s happening?B:Yeah, yeah, we’re here because we feel this is an injustice! The financial irresponsibility of big business has to stop! We’re there to show the government that we don’t like the way that they’re spending our tax dollars!A: Sir but what exactly is making everyone so angry?B:It’s an absolute outrage, Sarah, the US government wants to give 25 billion dollars of taxpayers’ mon ey to the auto industry. These are companies that have been mismanaged and are now nearly bankrupt.A: I see. But, many supporters of the bailout argue that it could help save the jobs of millions of hardworking Americans.B:That maybe true, and I for o ne don’t want to see anyone lose their job, but how can these CEOs ask for a bailout when they’re making millions of dollars? And then, they have the nerve to fly to Washington in private jets! This costs hundreds of thousands of dollars! And they’re asking for money! That is just not right!A:Good point. This is Sarah O’Connell reporting live from Washington D. C., back to you, Tom.Elementary ‐ The Weekend ‐ Christmas Chronicles I (C0019)A: I hate working on Christmas Eve! Whoa! Get a load of this g uy! Come in central, I think we’ve got ourselves a situation here.B:License and registration please. Have you been drinking tonight, sir?A: I had one or two glasses of eggnog, but nothing else. B: Step out of the vehicle, please. Sir, what do you have in the back?A:Just a few Christmas gifts, ’tis the season, after all!B:Don’t take that tone with me. Do you have an invoice for these items?A: Umm...no...I make these in my workshop in the North Pole!B: You are under arrest, sir. You have the right to remain silent. You better not pout, you better not cry. Anything you say can and will be used against you. You have the right to an attorney; if you cannot afford one, the state will appointA:You can’t take me to jail! What about my sleigh? It’s Christmas Eve! I have Presents to deliver! Rudolph! Prancer! Dancer! Get help!Elementary ‐ I Can See Clearly Now (B0020) A: Hello, Arthur. What seems to be the problem?B:Hey doc. Well, I think I might need glasses. I’m getting headaches, and I really struggle to see things that are far away. But I have always had 20/20 vision.A:Sounds like you may be far-sighted. OK, then, cover your left eye and read the chart in front of you.B:Mmm.. . X, E, R, 3, a question mark, and I can’t quite make out th e other symbol but I think it’s the peace sign. A:Wow, Arthur! You’re as blind as a bat!B: Yeah, I know, my vision is really blurry at times.A: Ok then, head on over to the other room and pick out some frames while I fill out your prescription.B: Thanks doc!A:Arthur, that’s the bathroom.Elementary ‐The Office ‐ What Do You Do? (C002 1)A:Oh, look, there’s Veronica and her boyfriend. She’s always going on about him at the office. Oh, great, they saw us. They’re coming this way.B: Oh, man...C:Jessica! Arthur! Hi! I’d like you to meet my boyfriend Greg, he’s the V. P. of quality and safety for a top Fortune 500 food company.A: Nice to meet you. This is my husband, Arthur.B:Hey, how’s it going?D: Hello.A: Veronica talks about you all the time. I guess you must be pretty busy at work.D: Well, yeah, a V. P. position is not easy, you know! I implement policies and procedures nationwide. of various departments, as well as train junior managers in FDA and EPA regulations. I also have to oversee daily opeB: Wow, yeah... that sounds exciting.D: And what about you, Arthur? What do you do fora living?B:Oh, I’m a Top Gun pilot!Elementary ‐The Weekend ‐ Christmas Chronicles II (C0022)A:Really, gentlemen, you can’t take me to jail!Don’t you know who I am? Kris Kringle, you know, Papa Noel, Pere Noel, Babbo Natale, sheng dan lao ren!B:Yeah, Yeah, we’ve heard that one before, haven’t we Joe?C: Yeah, last week we booked this guy who claimed to be the tooth fairy! Can you believe that?A:It’s Christmas Eve and I have all these Presents to deliver! Where is your Christmas spirit? What will happen when all the children wake up tomorrow and don’t find any gifts in their stockings?B:Sorry buddy, you were parked in a no-parking zone, you were speeding, and you have no ID!C: Besides that, even if we let you go now, your sleigh has been impounded and those reindeer were taken to the city zoo.A:What! This is unbelievable! What’s this world coming to? Christmas is ruined!C:What’s that up ahead? It looks like... elves!! Elves!! Whoa, they’re shooting candy canes! Mayday, Mayday, we are under heavy attack! We need backup!Elementary ‐ Making an Appointment (B0023)A: Hello, Fairbrook Consulting, how may I help you?B: Yes, this is Julianne Horton, and I’m calling to arrange an appointment with Ms. McNealy.A: Certainly, what day were you thinking of?B:How’s Thursday? Does she have any time available then?A:Um. . . let me double check. . . unfortunately, she’s booked solid on Thursday, how does next Monday work for you?B:Actually, I’ve got something scheduled on Monday. Can she do Tuesday?A:Sure, Tuesday’s perfect. May I ask where you’re calling from?B: Sure, Merton Financial Advisors.A:Oh, actually, Tuesday’s no good. Sorry ’bout that.Elementary ‐ Where should we eat? (B0024)A: Do you two have any plans for the evening?B:We were thinking of checking out a restaurant in the neigbourhood. Do you have any suggestions?A:I know this really nice Italian place. The food is fantastic, and the d′ecor is beautiful. I’d recommend giving it a try.C:Actually, I’m not all that crazy about Italian food; I’m in the mood for something a bit lighter.A: In that case, I know a great little bistro. They make a really tasty seafood platter; the fish is outstanding.B:It sounds fantastic, but I’m allergic to seafood, so. . . A: Okay, well, let me think. . . Oh, I know this great little place. It’s just a hole in the wall, but they do the most amazing sandwiches. You gotta give them a try.C:Ella, you took me there last time I visited, and I got food poisoning, remember?Elementary ‐Upper‐Intermediate‐ Planning For T he Worst (D0025)A:Well, right, let’s move to our next order of business, as many of you are aware, in recent weeks there has been a lot of media coverage surrounding this bird flu issue. And it’s come to my attention that our company lacks any sort of bird flu contingency plan.B:Basically, we need to come up with a clear plan; we need to outline specific actions that our company can take to maintain critical business functions in case a pandemic strikes.A:So, what I’d like to do is: first appoint someone to look after drafting our plan; Ralph, I’d like you to head up this project.C:Sure, no problem. What issues do you want me to consider?B:Well, let’s see, there are a few points we need to be thinking about. . . first, I’ll need you to analyze our numbers and figure out what kind of financial impact an outbreak might have.A:You’ll also need to think about how we can avoid any of our employees getting infected; think of ways to reduce employee-customer contact, perhaps some IT solutions that will allow our people to work from home.C:I guess you’ll need me to forecast employee absences as we ll, right? And I’ll think about the impact this will have on our clients. Hey, what about vaccines? Should we be thinking about getting vaccines for our employees? A:Exactly right. So, I’ll leave this to you, and we’ll review the draft plan in two weeks. Okay, so, anyone want to order some KFC for lunch?Elementary ‐ New Year Resolution (B0026)A:So, did I tell you about my New Year’s resolution? I’ve decided to go on a diet.B:And you’re going to completely transform your eating habits, right?A:E xactly! I’m going to cut out all that junk I eat; no more chips, no more soda, no more fried food.B:I’ve heard this one before.A:But this time I’m going to stick to it. I really mean it! Trust me, Carol, I’m going to be a new man in one year’s time!B:Well, I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.A:Thanks, honey, that was a great meal. I’m stuffed. Do we have any chips left?Elementary ‐ Asking for Time Off (B0027)A: Mr. McKenna, do you have a second? I need to talk to you about something.B: Sure, Liv, what can I do for you?A:Well, I was just wondering. . . you see, I know I’ve used up all my vacation days this year, but my sister is getting married, and the wedding is overseas, and, well. . . B: You wanna take some time off, is that right?A: Well, sir, I was just hoping that I might be able to take some unpaid leave this year.B:What dates are you planning on taking off? I’ll need at least two months notice, so that I can plan for your absence.A: I was thinking of taking off from September first until the thirtieth . Would you be okay with that?B: Well, I guess so.Elementary ‐Daily Life ‐I’m Sorry, I Love You II (C 0028)A:I’m so relieved that your ankle wasn’t broken! I feel just awful about this whole thing. I wanna make it up to you. Let me take you out to dinner tonight. My treat.B:That sounds great! I’d love to! Here is my address. Pick me up at eight?A: Perfect!B:Thank you for such a lovely evening! The food was amazing, and I had a great time.A: Me too. You look so beautiful tonight! I wish this night。
The Office-Small Talk Series-Showing Interest (C0307)Tina:Hey Michelle,this is my friend James.He’s visiting Shanghai from New Y ork. Michelle:Oh,hi James.Nice to meet you.So,uh.you visiting for business or pleasure? James:Well,actually a little of both.I’m meeting some business contacts but I’m also takingsome Mandarin classes too.Michelle:That’s cool!How’s it going?James:Well,I’mfinding the classes pretty tough ac-tually,but I’m having a great time in Shang-hai.It’s really an amazing city.Michelle:It sure is.Are you staying for long? James:Only two weeks unfortunately.I wish I could stay longer but.Michelle:Well listen,if you need someone to show youthe sights then just call me.I’m having alittle get together at my new apartment nextweek so if you want to drop bythen.James:That sounds great.I’d love to!Let me take down your number Michelle.Key Vocabularyvisit G go to someplace in aformal wayclass N lessonsight N something seen orworth seeingget to-P spend time together getherpleasure N feeling of happinessdrop by V an informal visit Supplementary Vocabularyrendezvous N an agreement betweentwo or more persons tomeet at a certain timeand place.reunion N the act of uniting again.The Office-Small Talk2(C0310)James:So Michelle,let me introduce you toMaria.She’s my colleague from Brazil.Maria,this is Michelle.Maria:Hi Michelle.So what do you do here inShanghai?I mean,what work do youdo?Michelle:I work in advertising right now.Howabout you?Maria:I’m actually inthe wine business. Michelle:That sounds really great.I love wine my-self!Is this yourfirst time to ShanghaiMaria?Maria:No actually,I often visit.I usually cometo China for business at least once ayear.Also,I love the restaurants inShanghai,so that’s a good reason tocome.Michelle:Me too.Actually,there’s a great Brazil-ian restaurant I recommend.I mean,the food is delicious butthe service isn’tso good.I often like to get togetherwith friends and have a great barbecuethere.James:We should go together some time. Michelle:Wonderful idea!I’d love that!Key Vocabularyrecommend V say something deservesto be chosenservice N an act of help or assis-tancecolleague N the person who workswith you together barbecue N a framework,as a grillor a spit,or afireplacefor cooking meat or veg-etables over an openfireintroduce V to present(a person)toanother so as to makeacquainted. Supplementary Vocabularyacquaint V to become more or lessfamiliar,aware of some-thingadvocate V to speak or write in fa-vor of;support or urgeby argument impression N a strong,favourable,orremarkable effect picnic N excursion or outing inwhich the people carryfood with them andshare a meal in theopen air.The Office-Sorry I’m Late(C0311)Maggie Gao:Okay everyone,shall we begin? Bill:Sorry Maggie,but we are missing afew people.Can we hang on a sec? Maggie Gao:Well,I did say eleven o’clock sharp,and it’s nowfive past so.... James:Hi everyone,I’m so sorry I’m late.It’sraining cats and dogs outside and Ihad to wait ages for a taxi.Maggie Gao:Okay James,take a seat quicklyplease.Right,the subject ofthemeeting is.Sally:Hi guys.Please excuse me,I washeld up in traffic.Maggie Gao:Right,as I was saying the subjectofthe m...Bruno:Hi Maggie.I’m terribly sorry.The traf-fic is murder out there.Maggie Gao:Sit down Bruno!Okay now,as youare aware,the topic for this meetingis‘The importance of being punctual’.Who would like to start?Key Vocabularyhang onP hold ona secwait ages V wait for a very longtimehold up V stuckI am terri-P Very sorrybly sorrypleaseR pardonexcusemeSupplementary Vocabularylate A occurring,coming,orbeing after the usual orproper timeabsent A not in a certain place ata given timeexcuse V to offer an apologyfor;seek to remove theblame ofslack A negligent;carelessThe Office-Small talk3(C0313)Grace:Hey Michelle!Is that you?Michelle:Wow,Grace!Long time no see!Where have you been?Grace:Oh yeah.Well you see I got a promotion, so I moved tothe new Pudong office lastSeptember.Michelle:Y ou did?Congratulations!Grace:Thanks a lot.So how are things with you Michelle?Michelle:Well,same old same oldyou know.Nothing much has changed here.Grace:Are you still seeing Chris?Michelle:No,actually we split up last month. Grace:Oh dear.I’m sorry to hear that.Michelle:But I met a really cute guy last night at a net-working party so,........well,let’s just waitand see......Grace:Good for you Michelle!Key Vocabularylong time no see P a greeting phrase usedafter two friends havenotsame oldsame oldP nothing new promotion N new position networking N meeting new people split V leave here Supplementary Vocabularydemote V to reduce to a lowergrade,rank,class,orpositiondepart V to go away,leaveblog N a journal written on-line and accessible tousers of the internetThe Office-Sending A Quote Via Email(C0315) Tracy:Melanie,can you help me with something?We need tofinalize the account with theMexican Embassy and,I need some adviceon phrasing this letter correctly in English. Melanie:Sure Tracy,let me just get my laptop.all set. Tracy:Okay,so.......toWhom It May Concern,I am writing.Melanie:Um,Tracy?I think that’s a little too formal.I know you want to be polite but you’ve al-ready made contact with them,so in Englishyou can be more relaxed inthe opening.... Tracy:Okay,more relaxed.Got it....Hey Sally, what’s up?It’s Tracy here,just.Melanie:Okay Tracy,now it’s too relaxed!Y ou’ve still got to show some respect.How about start-ing with“Dear Ms.Cooper,I’m writing toconfirm...?Tracy:Great,okay.“Dear Miss Cooper,I’m writ-ing to confirm thefinal quotation forthe fullpage back cover color advertisement yourequested forthe spring issue of Voila mag-azine.Melanie:That’s great....Tracy:“Thefinal costing,including advert design and production,comes to forty-five thou-sand six hundred RMB.We want paymentten working days before publication or wewill cancel the ad.Thanks for...”Melanie:Woo,okay back up a second T racy.That’s too direct.Can I suggest you say,”pleasenote thatfinal payment is due two workingweeks before publication?Y ou don’t wantto offend her.Tracy:Oops okay.Y ou are right.Then I can just end with“All the best,T racy”Melanie:Hmmmm,maybe,but I’d play it safeand just finish with“Y ours Sincerely”.That’s moreprofessional.Tracy:Oh,Melanie you are a life saver,thank you!Key Vocabularycosting V charge,make someonepayplease note that N being informed of some-thingquotation N a statement of the priceof an item or serviceplay it safe P go with the safest op-tionI am writ-ing toN introduction Supplementary Vocabularycargo N freight of a ship,air-planelink N a word icon,etc,onwhich a user may clickto move to anotherpart of or different web-site,documentattachment N omething attached,asa document added to aletter,or an picture ina email etc etiquette N conventional require-ments as to socialbehavior;proprietiesof conduct as estab-lished in any class orcommunity or for anyoccasion.The Office-First Paycheck(C0317)Emily:Hey,Susan.Have you got a sec?I have some questions about my paycheck. Susan:Y ou bet,Emily.Pull up a chair.Emily:Well,this is myfirst paycheck here inthe States and there are a few things I don’t un-derstand.First off,what is this FICA,andSUI Y tax,and why are there deductionsboth for Medicare and for my health insur-ance plan?Susan:OK,let’s start from the top of your pay stub.This number here represents your grosspay.Emily:Y es,that’s easy enough to understand. Susan:Then here we have a series of deductions.First off are the federal ones.FICA standsfor Federal Insurance Contribution Act,orsomething like that.It’s your federal incometax.And then there’s Social Security andMedicare,which are both federal programsto help you out after you retire or if you wereunable to work.Emily:All right,I see.So the Medicare isn’t actuallya health insurance I can use now. Susan:That’s right.Below the federal deductions are the state deductions.There’s the stateincome tax,and then this SUI SDItax youwere asking about is paying into an unem-ployment and disability fund that our statehas set up,but you can see it’s a pretty smallquantity that they take.Emily:Y eah,I don’t mind giving them a dollarfifty for that.So there are two separate incometaxes–one at a state level and one at afederal level?Susan:That’s right.Not all states have an income tax.Some use higher property taxes orsales taxes instead.Emily:I see.All right,well I think everything elseI canfigure out on my own.The deduc-tions for health insurance and my401(K)are pretty self-explanatory.Thanks for yourhelp,Susan.Susan:No problem!All those deductions do add up,and nobody’s net pay is as high as they’dlike.I can understand why you’d want someexplanation.Emily:Y eah,I guess it’s the same in the UK,I just never paid much attention.See you later!Key Vocabularystub N for keeping a record ofthe content of the partfilled out and torn away. federal A of or relating to aform of government or acountry in which poweris divided between onecentral and several re-gional governments income N amount of money thatyou receivefund N a sum of money or otherresources whose princi-pal or interest is setaside for a specific ob-jectiveself-explanatory A needing no explana-tion,obviousSupplementary Vocabularybasic A elementary or simple jargon N language peculiar to aparticular trade,profes-sion,or group welfare Nfinancial or other assis-tance to an individualor family from a city,state,or national gov-ernmentdeposit V to place for safekeepingor in trusttax N a sum of money de-manded by a govern-ment for its support orfor specific facilities orservicesThe Office-Small Talk6-Talking About Yourself (C0322)Michelle:Excuse me,is this seat taken? Stranger:No,please feel free.Michelle:Thanks a lot.Stranger:Do you work in Shanghai?Michelle:Y es I do.How about you?Stranger:No,I’m a tourist.This place is amazing!It’s much bigger than I imagined,andmuch more exciting!There’s so muchto see here.Michelle:Y ou can say that again!It’s much moremodern than people imagine.Whereare you from?Stranger:Um,well let’s see.....I’m from Kansasoriginally.A much quieter and morepeaceful place than here,that’s for sure! Michelle:Uh huh....Stranger:But I’m living in Paris right now. Michelle:Oh Paris!Wonderful,I’d love to visitsome time!Key Vocabularytourist N a person who is travel-ingamazing A causing wonder or as-tonishmentmodern A high-techoriginally R originallypeaceful A calm or tranquil imagine V to form a mental imageofexciting A excite Supplementary Vocabularyego N self-importancevain A excessively proud of orconcerned about one’sown appearance,quali-ties,achievements historic A well-known or impor-tant in history seclude A sheltered or screenedfrom general activity off theP out of the way beatentrackThe Office-Small Talk7-Talking About A Trip(C0325) Jim:Hey Michelle.Good to see you.Are youat lunch?Michelle:Oh hi Jim.No I just got back.I thoughtyou were on vacation now.Jim:No,I wish I was!I just got back fromSpain actually.Michelle:Oh wonderful!Have you been there be-fore or was it yourfirst time?Jim:Myfirst time.I’ve traveled around Eu-rope a lot,but this was myfirst time toSpain.It was amazing,and the weatherwas just beautiful!No rain,and just sun,sun,sun....Michelle:I’m so jealous of you.I’ve neverbeen anywhere in Europe.I’ve alwaysdreamed of traveling around and seeingthe sights.Jim:Well,I really recommend Spain.Y ou re-ally should go.Anyway,it’s been great tocatch up,but I must be going,this is myfloor.Speak again soon I hope.Michelle:For sure.Take care.Key Vocabularyvacation P have holidays jealous A feeling resentmentagainst someone be-cause of that person’srivalry,success,oradvantagescatch up P meet each otherfloor N one of the many levelsof a buildingtake care V deal withfor sure P phrase of agreement Supplementary Vocabularyenvy N a feeling of discon-tent with regard to an-other’s advantages,suc-cess,possessionstourist N a person who is travel-ingrat race P endless pursuit with lit-tle reward or purposesuch as job.mid life crisis P period of dramaticself-doubt that is feltby some individualsin the"middleyears"or middleage of lifeThe Office-Small Talk8-Talking About Work(C0328)Mr.Camp-bell:Ah Michelle hi.I was hoping to see you. How have you been?How’s the family?Michelle:Oh hello Mr.Campbell.I’mfine andJack’s doing well.How are you?Mr.Camp-bell:I’mfine thanks.I got your report this morning.Thank’s for that.Are you join-ing the conference today?Michelle:Y es,I’m leaving at four pm.Mr Camp-bell:Good,well we can discuss this more then,but I think thefigures are looking very good for this quarter.Michelle:Y es,me too.Mr Camp-bell:I’m planning to discuss the advertising budget at the conference.I don’t think we should continue with the TV adver-tising.Michelle:No,me neither.It’s far too expensive.Mr.Camp-bell:Well,let’s discuss this more at the con-ference.Maybe we can share a taxi there.Michelle:Y es,sure.Key Vocabularyconference N a formal meeting wheremany people talk aboutideasreport N written document thatprovides informationabout something discuss V talk aboutquarter N one fourth of a calendarorfiscal yearbudget N money available tospendadvertise V to announce or praise inorder to raise awarnessin a product or service Supplementary Vocabularymarketing N act of buying or sellingin a marketpublish V to issue publicly thework ofsegment N a different group graph N a diagram representinga system of connectionsor interrelations amongtwo or more thingsThe Office-Small Talk9-Talking About The Weather (C0331)Melissa:Hey Michelle,jump in quick.It’s pouringout there!Michelle:Oh hi Melissa.Are you going to the con-ference too?I was planning to pick upMr.Campbell.Melissa:Y es,he told me.We need to pick himup at his hotel and then go to the con-ference.Michelle:Oh I see,okay.So I heard you got mar-ried.Congratulations!Melissa:Ah thank you!I’m very excited.We weregoing to get married next year,but thenwe decided to get married on holiday in-stead.It was wonderful.Michelle:That sounds so romantic!Jack and Iwere hoping to get married in Europenext year,but we had to postpone ourplans.We just don’t have the money!Melissa:I know what you mean.I think Shang-hai is getting more and more expensive,don’t you?Michelle:I sure do.In my opinion it’s actuallybecoming more expensive than backhome.Melissa:Definitely.Oh there’s Mr.Campbell.Driver can you stop here please?Key Vocabularypouring Vflowing or falling,asfrom one container toanother,or into,over,or on something romantic A relating to a feeling oflove between a couple postpone V decide to do somethingat a later timedefinitely R certainlyin my opinion P way to express youropinionSupplementary Vocabularyraincheck N an offered or requestedpostponement of an in-vitation until a moreconvenientcute A pleasingly pretty drizzle V to rain gently andsteadily infine drops cancel V to decide or announcethat a planned eventwill not take placeThe Office-Small Talk10-General Talk(C0334) Mr.Campbell:Hi ladies.Thanks for picking meup.It’s awful weather out there! Michelle:Absolutely.It’s been raining forhours.Mr.Campbell:How are you Melissa?Are youokay?Melissa:I’m great thanks,Mr.Campbell. Michelle:Do you have any business tripsplanned soon Mr.Campbell? Mr.Campbell:Of course.I’m always travelling!I will leave for London next Mon-day,and then I’llfly to Boston fromthere.It’s going to be a busymonth.How about you Michelle?Any vacation plans?Michelle:Y es.Mike and I will travel toBeijing to see Mikes parents forSpring festival,and hopefully nextyear we will visit London.I hear it’sa wonderful city.Mr.Campbell:I couldn’t agree more.London isreally fantastic.It’s my favorite city.I’m sure you’ll have a great time.Key Vocabularyvacation N holidayabsolutely R to a complete degree awful A really badplan V To have something setto do in the future. festival N a day or time of reli-gious or other celebra-tionSupplementary Vocabularyrandom A without definite aim,purpose,method terrible A extremely bad;horrible parade N a large public proces-sionunsure A without sure knowl-edge;uncertain。
Englishpod---完美打印版————————————————————————————————作者:————————————————————————————————日期:Elementary ‐ Difficult Customer (B0001)A:Good evening. My name is Fabio, I’ll be your waiter for tonight. May I take your order?B:No, I’m still working on it. This menu is not even in English. What’s good here?A:For you sir, I would recommend spaghetti and meatballs.B: Does it come with coke and fries?A:It comes with either soup or salad and a complimentary glass of wine, Sir.B:I’ll go with the spaghetti and meatballs, salad and the wine.A: Excellent choice, your order will be ready soon.B: How soon is soon?A: Twenty minutes?B:You know what? I’ll just go grab a burger across the street.Elementary ‐ Calling In Sick (B0002)A: Hello, Daniel speaking, how may I help you?B: Hi, Daniel, Julie here.A: Hi, Julie, how are you?B:Actually, I’m feeling quite ill today.A:I’m sorry to hear that. What’s wrong?B:I think I’m coming down with the fl u. I have a headache, a sore throat a runny nose and I’m feeling slightly feverish.A:I see... so you’re calling in sick?B: Yes, I was hoping to take the day off to recover.A: OK, then. Try and get some rest.Elementary ‐Daily Life ‐ Hotel Upgrade (C0003) A: Good afternoon. What can I do for you?B:I’d like to check in please. I have a reservationunder the name Anthony Roberts.A:All right R.O.B.E.R.T.S... Oh, Mr. Roberts we’ve been expecting you& and here is your keycard tothe presidential suite.B: But there must be some mistake; my reservationwas for a standard room.A: Are you sure? Let me double check .B: Yeah&Here, this is my confirmation number.A:You’re right Mr. Roberts, there seems to be a mixup, unfortunately we’re oVerbo oked at the moment .B: So&A:Not to worry. We’re pleased to offer you a complimentary upgrade.B: Presidential suite baby!Elementary ‐The Office ‐ I need an assistant! (C00 04)A:...like I told you before, we just don’t have the resources to hire you an assistant.B:I understand that, but the fact is we’re understaffed. A: The timing is just not right. The economy is bad,and it’s too risky to take on new staff.B:Yeah, I guess you’re right.... here’s an idea, whatif we hire an intern? She would take some of the weight off my shoulders.A: She?B: Yeah, you know, a recent graduate. She could give me a hand with some of these projects and we could keep our costs down.A: That sounds reasonable... let me see what I can do. A:Tony, I’d like to introduce you to your new assistant. B:OK, great! Let’s meet her!C:Hi, I’m Adam.B:Oh... hi... I’m Tony...Elementary ‐Daily Life ‐ Cut In Line (C0005)A:I can’t believe it took us two hours to get here. The traffic in New York is unbelievable.B:Yeah, but just relax honey, we’re here and we’re going on vacation. In a few hours we’ll be in Hawaii, and you’ll be on the golf course.A: Oh no!Look at that line! It must be a mile long! There’s no way I’m waiting for another two hours.B: Hon ey... don’t...C: Hey man, the end of the line is over there.A: Yeah...C:No seriously, I was here first, and you can’t cut inline like this.A: Says who?C: I do!A: So sue me!C:Alright...that’s it....Elementary ‐ The Weekend ‐ Road Trip (C0006) A: So, are we all ready to go?B:Yup, I think so. The car’s packed; we have munchies and music, and the map’s in the car.A: Did you get the camera?B: Got it! Did you fill up the tank?A:Yup, it’s all set.B:You’re sure we’re not forgettin g anything?A:I’m sure... we’ve got all our bases covered.B:Well& let’s get going then! I love road trips!B: Um... do you think we can make a pit stop?A:But we’ve only been on the road for ten minutes.B: I know, but I forgot to go to the bathroom beforewe left.Elementary ‐ The Office ‐ Virus! (C0007)A: Oh great! This stupid computer froze again! Thats the third time today! Hey Samuel, can you come take a look at my PC? Its acting up again. It must have a virus or something.B: Just give me a second; Ill be right up.B: I ran a virus scan on your computer, and it turnsout that you have a lot of infected files!3 / 75A: But Im quite careful when Im browsing the internet, I have no idea how I could have pickedup a virus.B:Well, you have to make sure that your anti-virus software is updated regularly; yours wasn’t up to date, that’s probably what was causing your problems.A: Ok. Anything else?B: Yeah, try not to kick or hit the computer!A: Um yeah& Sorry about that.Elementary ‐ Daily Life ‐What’s your name again? (C0008)A:Nick! How’s it going?B: Oh, hey...A: What are you doing in this neighbourhood? Doyou live around here?B: Actually, my office is right around the corner.A: It was great to meet you last week at the conference. I really enjoyed our conversation about foreign investment.B:Yeah, yeah, it was really interesting. You know, I’m in a bit of a hurry, but here’s my card. We should definitely meet up again and continue our discussion.A: Sure, you still have my contact details, right ?B: You know what, this is really embarrassing, butyour name has just slipped my mind. Can youremind me?A:Sure, my name is Ana Ferris. Don’t worry aboutit; it happens to me all the time. I’m terrible withnames too.Elementary ‐ The Weekend ‐ Silence please! (C00 09)A: Those people in front of us are making so much noise. Its so inconsiderate!B:Dont worry about it; it’s not such a big deal.A: Oh... I cant hear a thing! Excuse me, can youkeep it down?C: Sure, sorry ’bout that!A: Someones phone is ringing!B: Honey, I think its your phone. Did you forget to switch it off?A: Oh, no! Youre right. Thats so embarrassing!C: Do you mind keeping it down? Im trying towatch a movie here!Elementary ‐ The Office ‐ Driving Sales (C0010) A:All right, people. We’re holding this meeting today because we’ve got to do something about our sales, and we need to do it NOW! I want concrete solutions. How do you intend to drive sales... Roger?B:Well, in fact, we’re t he most expensive in the market, so maybe we need to lower our prices to match the competitors?A:Lower our prices? Not very creative. It’ll never fly with Swan. What kind of thinking is that? Geez. Anybody else have a better plan? Natalie?C:Um, perhaps, um, a sales promotion. Maybe a two-for-one offer, or something like that!A:What? That’s the same thing. Bad idea. Really bad idea. Dammit people come on! Think! The CEO will be here any minute.D: Do we have any ideas yet?C: Yes Mr. Swan, we were kind of considering a twofor- one offer to get more competitive.D: A two-for-one promotion? Hmm. I kind of like the sound of that. It sounds like something we should consider.A: Yeah, exactly. Just what I was thinking! In fact,that’s a brilliant idea! I’m glad we thought of that.Very creative.Elementary ‐ Daily Life ‐ New Guy in Town (C0011 )A:Oh, I don’t know if you heard, but someone moved into that old house down the road.B: Yeah, I know. I met the owner of the house yesterday as he was moving in. His name is Armand.A:Really? What’s he like? You have to fill me in.B:Actually, he’s a bit strange. I don’t know... I’ve gota bad feeling about him.A: Really? Why?B: Well, yesterday I brought over a housewarming gift,but Armand started acting really weird, and then he practically kicked me out! I tried to, sort of, peek into his house, but everything was so dark inside that I couldn’t really get a good look.A:Well, you’ll never guess what I saw this morning.A delivery truck pulled into his driveway, and it dropped off a long, rectangular box. It almost looked like a coffin! B: You see! Why would he...C: Hello ladies...B: Ah, Armand! You scared the heck out of me! Thisis my friend Doris.C: A pleasure to meet you...If you are not doing anything tonight, I would like to have you both for dinner.I mean (I)would like to have you both over for dinner. Elementary ‐ Daily Life ‐ Cleaning the House (C00 12)A: Honey, the house is such a mess! I need you to help me tidy up a bit. My boss and her husband are coming over for dinner and the house needs to be spotless!B:I’m in the middle of something right now. I’ll bethere in a second.A:This can’t wait! I need your help now!B:Alright, alright. I’m coming.A:Ok, here’s a list of chores we need to get done. I’ll do the dishes and get all the groceries for tonight. You can sweep and mop the floors. Oh, and the furniture needs to be dusted.B:You know what, I have to pick something up at the mall, so why don’t you clean t he floors and Ill go to the4 / 75supermarket and get all the groceries.A:Sure that’s fine. Here is the list of all the things you need to get. Dont forget anything! And canyou pick up a bottle of wine on your way home?B:Hey, honey I’m back. Wow, the hou se looks really good!A: Great! Can you set the table?B:Just a sec I’m just gonna vacuum this rug real fastA:Wait! Don’t turn it on...Elementary ‐ The Office ‐ Out Of Control Spendin g (C0013)A: OK, so now the last point on our agenda. Jill, let’sgo over the profit and loss statement.B: Great. Well, the main issue here, as you can see,is that our expenses are through the roof.A:Let’s see... These numbers are off the charts!What’s going on here!B:Well, um, sir, the company expenditures on entertainment and travel are out of control. Look at these bills for example. Just this month we’ve paid over twenty thousand dollars for hotel charges!A:OK, thank you. I’ll look into it.B: The list goes on and on. Here, this is a bill for five thousand dollars for spa treatments!A:Thank you; that will be all. I’ll take care of it.B: Look at this one sir, eight thousand dollars were spent in one night at a place called ”Wild Things”?!A:OK, I get it!! Thank you for your very thorough analysis!Elementary ‐I’m in Debt (B0014)A:Hello, I’m here to see Mr. Corleone.B: Right this way, sir.C: Charlie! What can I do for you?B:Mr. Corlone, I’m really sorry to trouble you, but I need your help.C: Anything for you, Charlie! Your father was like a brother to me.B: Well, sir, you see, this recession has hit me pretty hard; I lost my job and I’m in a lot of debt.C: I see. . . . . .B:Yeah, you know, I’ve got credit card bills, car payments, I’ve got to pay my mortgage; and on top of all that, I have to pay my son’s college tuition.C:So you’re asking for a loan.B: Well, I just thought maybe you could help me out.C:What? At a time like this? I’m broke too, you know! You’re not the only one who has been hit by the recession!I lost half my money in the stock market crash! Go on! Get outa here!Elementary ‐ Daily Life ‐I’m sorry, I love you (C00 15)A:Whoa, whoa, what’s going on? Watch out!B:Hey, watch where you’re going! A:Oh, no! I’m so sorry! Are you all right?B: Oh...I don’t know.A:I feel terrible, I really didn’t mean to knock you over. My tire, just exploded, and I lost control of my bike. Really, it was an accident. Please accept my apologies. B: Just let me try to stand up.SONG: Why do birds suddenly appear, every time you are near?A: Are you okay?B: Oh, wait a second, you seem really familiar, I think I know you from somewhere.A:Yeah, I think we have met somewhere before. That’s right! We met at Aaron’s place last weekend! What a coincidence! But a nyway, I’m glad to see that you’re not too badly hurt, and I should probably get going. I have a nine o’clock meeting.B:Ouch! My ankle! I think it’s broken! You can’tjust leave me like this! Are you calling an ambulance? A:Nope, I’m canceling my app ointment so that Ican stay here with you.SONG:Do you remember when we met? That’s the day I knew you were my pet. I wanna tell you how much I love you.Elementary ‐ Turn left here! (B0016)A: Hurry up, get in.B:I’m in, let’s go!A: OK, make a left here. . . no wait, I meant make a right. Come on, speed up!B:Geez! What’s the rush?A:Don’t worry about it, just drive. Oh, no, the light is about to change. . . step on it!B:Are you nuts! I’m not going to run a red light!A: Whatever. Just turn right here. . . .The freeway will be packed at this hour. . . .let’s take a side street. Go on! Get out of our way! Move, move!B:What’s your problem! Geez. Having a fit is notgoing to help!A: Here, I know a short cut....just go down here, and we’ll cut though Ashburn Heights. Let’s go, let’s go! Watch out for that lady!B:I’m going as fast as I can!A: Yes! We made it. 5:58, just before the library closes.B:You’re such a geek!Elementary ‐ Here Comes the Bride (B0017)A:I can’t believe that Anthony is finally getting married! B:Yeah well it’s about time! He’s been living with his parents for 40 years!A:Don’t be mean. Look here come the bridesmaids! Their dresses look beautiful!B: Who are those kids walking down the aisle?A:Th at’s the flower girl and the ring bearer. I’m pretty sure they’re the groom’s niece and nephew. Oh, they look so cute!B:I just hope the priest makes it quick. I’m starving. I5 / 75hope the food’s good at the reception.A:That’s all you ever think about, fo od! Oh, I think the bride’s coming now! She looks gorgeous. Wait, what’s she doing? Where’s she going?B: Oh great! Does this mean that the reception is canceled?Elementary ‐Upper‐Intermediate‐ Protest! (D001 8)A:This is Action 5 News reporter Sara h O’Connell reporting live from Washington, D. C. where a protest has broken out. Thousands of angry citizens are protesting against the proposed bailout of the auto manufacturing industry! Sir, sir, Sarah O’Connell, Action 5 news. Can you tell us what’s h appening?B:Yeah, yeah, we’re here because we feel this is an injustice! The financial irresponsibility of big business has to stop! We’re there to show the government that we don’t like the way that they’re spending our tax dollars!A: Sir but what exactly is making everyone so angry?B:It’s an absolute outrage, Sarah, the US government wants to give 25 billion dollars of taxpayers’ money to the auto industry. These are companies that have been mismanaged and are now nearly bankrupt.A: I see. But, many supporters of the bailout argue that it could help save the jobs of millions of hardworking Americans.B:That maybe true, and I for one don’t want to see anyone lose their job, but how can these CEOs ask for a bailout when they’re making millions of dollars? And then, they have the nerve to fly to Washington in private jets! This costs hundreds of thousands of dollars! And they’re asking for money! That is just not right!A:Good point. This is Sarah O’Connell reporting live from Washington D. C., back to you, Tom.Elementary ‐ The Weekend ‐ Christmas Chronicles I (C0019)A: I hate working on Christmas Eve! Whoa! Get a load of this guy! Come in central, I think we’ve got ourselves a situation here.B:License and registration please. Have you been drinking tonight, sir?A: I had one or two glasses of eggnog, but nothing else. B: Step out of the vehicle, please. Sir, what do you have in the back?A:Just a few Christmas gifts, ’tis the season, after all!B:Don’t take that tone with me. Do you h ave an invoice for these items?A: Umm...no...I make these in my workshop in the North Pole!B: You are under arrest, sir. You have the right to remain silent. You better not pout, you better not cry. Anything you say can and will be used against you. You have the right to an attorney; if you cannot afford one, the state will appointA:You can’t take me to jail! What about my sleigh? It’s Christmas Eve! I have Presents to deliver! Rudolph! Prancer! Dancer! Get help!Elementary ‐ I Can See Clearly Now (B0020)A: Hello, Arthur. What seems to be the problem?B:Hey doc. Well, I think I might need glasses. I’m getting headaches, and I really struggle to see things that are far away. But I have always had 20/20 vision.A:Sounds like you may be far-sighted. OK, then, cover your left eye and read the chart in front of you.B:Mmm.. . X, E, R, 3, a question mark, and I can’t quite make out the other symbol but I think it’s the peace sign. A:Wow, Arthur! You’re as blind as a bat!B: Yeah, I know, my vision is really blurry at times.A: Ok then, head on over to the other room and pick out some frames while I fill out your prescription.B: Thanks doc!A:Arthur, that’s the bathroom.Elementary ‐The Office ‐ What Do You Do? (C002 1)A:Oh, look, there’s Veronica and her boyfriend. She’s always going on about him at the office. Oh, great, they saw us. They’re coming this way.B: Oh, man...C:Jessica! Arthur! Hi! I’d like you to meet my boyfriend Greg, he’s the V. P. of quality and safety for a top Fortun e 500 food company.A: Nice to meet you. This is my husband, Arthur.B:Hey, how’s it going?D: Hello.A: Veronica talks about you all the time. I guess you must be pretty busy at work.D: Well, yeah, a V. P. position is not easy, you know! I implement policies and procedures nationwide. of various departments, as well as train junior managers in FDA and EPA regulations. I also have to oversee daily opeB: Wow, yeah... that sounds exciting.D: And what about you, Arthur? What do you do fora living?B:Oh, I’m a Top Gun pilot!Elementary ‐The Weekend ‐ Christmas Chronicles II (C0022)A:Really, gentlemen, you can’t take me to jail! Don’t you know who I am? Kris Kringle, you know, Papa Noel, Pere Noel, Babbo Natale, sheng dan lao ren!B: Yeah, Ye ah, we’ve heard that one before, haven’t we Joe?C: Yeah, last week we booked this guy who claimed to be the tooth fairy! Can you believe that?A:It’s Christmas Eve and I have all these Presents to deliver! Where is your Christmas spirit? What will happen when all the children wake up tomorrow and don’t find any gifts in their stockings?B:Sorry buddy, you were parked in a no-parking zone,you were speeding, and you have no ID!C: Besides that, even if we let you go now, your sleigh has been impounded and those reindeer were taken to the city zoo.A:What! This is unbelievable! What’s this world coming to? Christmas is ruined!C:What’s that up ahead? It looks like... elves!! Elves!! Whoa, they’re shooting candy canes! Mayday, Mayday, we are under heavy attack! We need backup!Elementary ‐ Making an Appointment (B0023)A: Hello, Fairbrook Consulting, how may I help you?B:Yes, this is Julianne Horton, and I’m calling to arrange an appointment with Ms. McNealy.A: Certainly, what day were you thinking of?B:How’s Thursday? Does she have any time available then?A:Um. . . let me double check. . . unfortunately, she’s booked solid on Thursday, how does next Monday work for you?B:Actually, I’ve got something scheduled on Monday. Can she do Tuesday?A:Sure, Tuesday’s perfect. May I ask where you’re calling from?B: Sure, Merton Financial Advisors.A:Oh, actually, Tuesday’s no good. Sorry ’bout that.Elementary ‐ Where should we eat? (B0024)A: Do you two have any plans for the evening?B:We were thinking of checking out a restaurant in the neigbourhood. Do you have any suggestions?A:I know this really nice Italian place. The food is fantastic, and the d′ecor is beautiful. I’d recommend giving it a try.C:Actually, I’m not all that crazy about Italian food; I’m in the mood for something a bit lighter.A: In that case, I know a great little bistro. They make a really tasty seafood platter; the fish is outstanding.B:It sounds fantastic, but I’m allergic to seafood, so. . . A: Okay, well, let me think. . . Oh, I know this great little place. It’s just a hole in the wall, but they do the most amazing sandwiches. You gotta give them a try.C:Ella, you took me there last time I visited, and I got food poisoning, remember?Elementary ‐Upper‐Intermediate‐ Planning For T he Worst (D0025)A:Well, right, let’s move to our next order of business, as many of you are aware, in recent weeks there has been a lot of media coverage surrounding this bird flu issue. And it’s come to my attention that our company lacks any sort of bird flu contingency plan.B:Basically, we need to come up with a clear plan; we need to outline specific actions that our company can take to maintain critical business functions in case a pandemic strikes. A: So, wha t I’d like to do is: first appoint someone to look after drafting our plan; Ralph, I’d like you to head up this project.C:Sure, no problem. What issues do you want me to consider?B:Well, let’s see, there are a few points we need to be thinking about. . . first, I’ll need you to analyze our numbers and figure out what kind of financial impact an outbreak might have.A:You’ll also need to think about how we can avoid any of our employees getting infected; think of ways to reduce employee-customer contact, perhaps some IT solutions that will allow our people to work from home.C:I guess you’ll need me to forecast employee absences as well, right? And I’ll think about the impact this will have on our clients. Hey, what about vaccines? Should we be thinking about getting vaccines for our employees? A:Exactly right. So, I’ll leave this to you, and we’ll review the draft plan in two weeks. Okay, so, anyone want to order some KFC for lunch?Elementary ‐ New Year Resolution (B0026)A: So, did I tell you about my New Year’s resolution? I’ve decided to go on a diet.B:And you’re going to completely transform your eating habits, right?A:Exactly! I’m going to cut out all that junk I eat; no more chips, no more soda, no more fried food.B:I’ve heard thi s one before.A:But this time I’m going to stick to it. I really mean it! Trust me, Carol, I’m going to be a new man in one year’s time!B:Well, I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.A:Thanks, honey, that was a great meal. I’m stuffed. Do we have any chips left?Elementary ‐ Asking for Time Off (B0027)A: Mr. McKenna, do you have a second? I need to talk to you about something.B: Sure, Liv, what can I do for you?A:Well, I was just wondering. . . you see, I know I’ve used up all my vacation days this year, but my sister is getting married, and the wedding is overseas, and, well. . . B: You wanna take some time off, is that right?A: Well, sir, I was just hoping that I might be able to take some unpaid leave this year.B: What dates are you planning on taking off? I’ll need at least two months notice, so that I can plan for your absence.A: I was thinking of taking off from September first until the thirtieth . Would you be okay with that?B: Well, I guess so.Elementary ‐Daily Life ‐I’m Sorry, I Love You II (C 0028)A:I’m so relieved that your ankle wasn’t broken! I feeljust awful about this whole thing. I wanna make it up to you. Let me take you out to dinner tonight. My treat.B:That sounds great! I’d love to! Here is my address. Pi ck me up at eight?A: Perfect!B:Thank you for such a lovely evening! The food was amazing, and I had a great time.A: Me too. You look so beautiful tonight! I wish this night would never end. There’s something I have to tell you... B: What is it?A:I woke up today thinking this would be just like any other ordinary day, but I was wrong. A twist of fate brought us together. I crashed into your life and you into mine, and this may sound crazy, but I’m fallingElementary ‐Advanced‐ Investing in Emerging Ma rkets (E0029)A:Dad, I’d like to borrow some money.B: Sure, Johnny, how much do you need? five bucks?A: Come on, Dad, I need thirty thousand. I wanna get into the market. You know, I’m tired of hearing all this news about the economic downturn, the inevitable recession, people stuffing their money in their mattresses. I look at this as an opportunity. This is a chance for me to get a jump start on building my nest egg.B:I don’t know about that; with all the uncertainty in the markets right now, it would be a very unwise decision to invest. I don’t know if you’re aware son, but there has been a lot of turmoil in the markets recently. There have already been half a million layoffs in the last few months, and we have no idea how the proposed stimulus package will impact the economy. There’s just too much instability.I wouldn’t feel comfortable investing in this climate.A:But look at it this way, every challenge is an opportunity. And anyway, I’m not talking about investing in the domestic market. There are emerging markets that promise great returns. Look at China, for example; they have 1.4 billion people, half a billion of whom have recently entered the middle class. Here alone, the aggregate demand for consumer goods rePresents an amazing wealth generating opportunity.B:Come on, son, you’re looking at this too naively, the Chinese market has exhibited a great deal of instability, and their currency has been devalued by almost a whole percentage point.A:Fine, then! If that’s the way you feel, so be it. But you’re losing out on a great opportunity here. I’m going to go hit up Mum for the cash.Elementary ‐Daily Life ‐ New Guy in Town II (C003 0)A: Oh, Armand, thank you for such a thoughtful invitation! It’s really very nice of you to inv ite us over for dinner, don’t you think so, Ellen?B:Oh, yes of course! We’d love to come over. Can I bring anything?C:No, don’t worry about it; I’ll take care of everything. I’ll see you tonight. Come with an appetite... I know I will!B:I don’t wa nt go over to his place for dinner! He gives me the creeps! Why on earth did you accept?A:Oh come on Ellen, it will be nice to get to know him.Besides, he’s new to the neighborhood, and it would berude to decline his invitation.B: I guess so... You always rope me into things likethis! C:Ladies! Thank you for coming! You look delicious...Imean beautiful. Please come in.A: Oh Oh Armand! You are too kind!B: How did I get myself into this...Elementary ‐ Canceling an Appointment (B0031)A: Hello, Samantha speaking.B: Hi Samantha. This is Angela calling.A:Oh, hi Angela, what’s up?B:I’m just calling about our meeting today. I wonder, is it possible to reschedule our appointment in the afternoon? I have a bit of an emergency that I need to take care of.A:Let me see, it shouldn’t be too much of a problem... B:I’m really sorry, I hope it doesn’t inconvenience you too much, it’s just this thing came up, and ...A:Angela, you know what, I can’t make it to our meeting, either. Why don’t we pos tpone it to tomorrow afternoon at the same time?B: Sounds great. See you tomorrow.C: Angela..Angela, look up! See that lady over there who is trying on a red leather jacket? Isn’t that Samantha?B:What? No wonder she told me she couldn’t make it to the meeting, oh, no, I think she saw me...Elementary‐ Daily Life ‐ Opening a Bank Account ( C0032)A: Next, please. May I help you, sir?B:Hello, yes, I’d like to open a bank account.A: Certainly, I can can help you with that. What type of account would you like to open? A chequing or a savings account?B: What What features do they offer?A:Well, if you just take a look here, see, with our chequing account, you can have unlimited daily transactions for a small monthly fee, and our savings account has a higher interest rate, but you must carry a minimum balance of $ 10,000 dollars.B:I see, well, I think I’m more interested in a chequing account; I like to have easy access to my money.A:Alright, then, with this chequing account you’ll be issued a debit card and a cheque book. Will you require overdraft protection? There is an extra fee for that.B:No, that won’t be necessary.A:In that case, I’ll get you to fill out this paperwork; I’ll need your social insurance number, and two pieces of government ID. If you could just sign here, and here, and here; we’ll be all set. Would you like to make a deposit today?B:Yes, I’d like to deposit one billion dollars.8 / 75。
Englishpod DialoguesElementary - Difficult Customer (B0001)A: Good evening. My name is Fabio, I’ll be your waiter for tonight. May I take your order?B: No, I’m still working on it. This menu is not even in English. What’s good here?A: For you sir , I would recommend spaghetti and meatballs.B: Does it come with coke and fries?A:It comes with either soup or salad and a complimentary glass of wine, Sir .B: I’ll go with the spaghetti and meatballs, salad and the wine.A: Excellent choice, your order will be ready soon.B: How soon is soon? A: Twenty minutes?B: You know what? I’ll just go grab a burger across the street.Elementary - Calling In Sick (B0002) A: Hello, Daniel speaking, how may I help you?B: Hi, Daniel, Julie here. A: Hi, Julie, how are you?B: Actually, I’m feeling quite ill today. A: I’m sorry to hear that. What’s wrong?B: I think I’m coming down with the flu. I have a headache, a sore throat a runny nose and I’m feeling slightly feverish. A: I see... so you’re calling in sick?B: Yes, I was hoping to take the day off to recover .A: OK, then. Try and get some rest. Elementary -Daily Life - Hotel Upgrade (C0003)A: Good afternoon. What can I do for you? B: I’d like to check in please. I have a reservation under the name Anthony Roberts.A: All right R.O.B.E.R.T .S... Oh, Mr . Roberts we’ve been expecting you& and here is your keycard to the presidential suite.B: But there must be some mistake; my reservation was for a standard room. A: Are you sure? Let me double check.B: Yeah&Here, this is my confirmation number .A: You’re right Mr . Roberts, there seems to be a mixup, unfortunately we’re overbooked at the moment . B: So&A: Not to worry. We’re pleased to offer you a complimentary upgrade. B: Presidential suite baby! Elementary -The Office - I need an assistant! (C0004)A: ...like I told you before, we just don’t have the resources to hire you an assistant. B: I understand that, but the fact is we’re understaffed.A: The timing is just not right. The economy is bad, and it’s too risky to take on new staff.B: Yeah, I guess you’re right.... here’s an idea, whatif we hire an intern? She would take some of the weight off my shoulders. A: She?B: Yeah, you know, a recent graduate. She could give me a hand with some of these projects and we could keep our costs down. A: That sounds reasonable... let me see what I can do.A: Tony, I’d like to introduce you to your new assistant.B: OK, great! Let’s meet her! C: Hi, I’m Adam.B: Oh... hi... I’m Tony... Elementary -Daily Life - Cut In Line (C0005)A: I can’t believe it took us two hours to get here. The traffic in New York is unbelievable. B: Yeah, but just relax honey, we’re here and we’re going on vacation. In a few hours we’ll be in Hawaii, and you’ll be on the golf course.A: Oh no!Look at that line! It must be a mile long!There’s no way I’m waiting for another two hours.B: Honey... don’t...C: Hey man, the end of the line is over there. A: Yeah...C: No seriously, I was here first, and you can’t cut in line like this. A: Says who? C: I do!A: So sue me!C: Alright...that’s it....Elementary - The Weekend - Road Trip (C0006)A: So, are we all ready to go?B: Yup, I think so. The car’s packed; we have munchies and music, and the map’s in the car .A: Did you get the camera?B: Got it! Did you fill up the tank? A: Yup, it’s all set.B: You’re sure we’re not forgetting anything? A: I’m sure... we’ve got all our bases covered.B: Well& let’s get going then! I love road trips!B: Um... do you think we can make a pit stop?A: But we’ve only been on the road for ten minutes.B: I know, but I forgot to go to the bathroom before we left.Elementary - The Office - Virus! (C0007)A: Oh great! This stupid computer froze again! Thats the third time today! Hey Samuel, can you come take a look at my PC? It’s acting up again. It must have a virus orEnglishpod Dialoguessomething.B: Just give me a second; I’ll be right up. B: I ran a virus scan on your computer , and it turns out that you have a lot of infected files!A: But I’m quite careful when I’m browsing the internet, I have no idea how I could have picked up a virus.B: Well, you have to make sure that your anti-virus software is updated regularly; yours wasn’t up to date, that’s probably what was causing your problems. A: Ok. Anything else?B: Yeah, try not to kick or hit the computer! A: Um yeah& Sorry about that. Elementary - Daily Life - What’s your name again? (C0008) A: Nick! How’s it going? B: Oh, hey...A : W h a t a r e y o u d o i n g i n t h i s neighbourhood? Do you live around here? B: Actually, my office is right around the corner .A: It was great to meet you last week at the conference. I really enjoyed our conversation about foreign investment.B: Yeah, yeah, it was really interesting. You know, I’m in a bit of a hurry, but here’s my card. We should definitely meet up again and continue our discussion.A: Sure, you still have my contact details, right?B : Y o u k n o w w h a t , t h i s i s r e a l l y embarrassing, but your name has just slipped my mind. Can you remind me?A: Sure, my name is Ana Ferris. Don’t worry about it; it happens to me all the time. I’m terrible with names too.Elementary - The Weekend - Silence please! (C0009)A: Those people in front of us are making so much noise. It’s so inconsiderate!B: Dont worry about it; it’s not such a big deal.A: Oh... I cant hear a thing! Excuse me, can you keep it down?C: Sure, sorry ’bout that!A: Someone’s phone is ringing!B: Honey, I think it’s your phone. Did you forget to switch it off?A : O h , n o ! Yo u ’r e r i g h t. T h a t ’s s o embarrassing!C: Do you mind keeping it down? I’m trying to watch a movie here!Elementary - The Office - Driving Sales (C0010)A: All right, people. We’re holding this meeting today because we’ve got to do something about our sales, and we need to do it NOW! I want concrete solutions. How do you intend to drive sales... Roger?B: Well, in fact, we’re the most expensive in the market, so maybe we need to lower ourprices to match the competitors?A: Lower our prices? Not very creative. It’ll never fly with Swan. What kind of thinking is that? Geez. Anybody else have a better plan? Natalie?C: Um, perhaps, um, a sales promotion. Maybe a two-for-one offer , or something like that!A: What? That’s the same thing. Bad idea. Really bad idea. Dammit people come on! Think! The CEO will be here any minute. D: Do we have any ideas yet?C: Yes Mr . Swan, we were kind of considering a two-for- one offer to get more competitive. D: A two-for-one promotion? Hmm. I kind of like the sound of that. It sounds like something we should consider .A: Yeah, exactly. Just what I was thinking! In fact, that’s a brilliant idea! I’m glad we thought of that. Very creative.E l e m e n t a r y ‐ D a i l y L i f e‐New Guy in Town (C0011)A: Oh, I don’t know if you heard, but someone moved into that old house down the road.B: Yeah, I know. I met the owner of the house yesterday as he was moving in. His name is Armand.A: Really? What’s he like? You have to fill me in.B: Actually, he’s a bit strange. I don’t know... I’ve got a bad feeling about him. A: Really? Why?B: Well, yesterday I brought over a housewarming gift,but Armand started acting really weird, and then he practically kicked me out! I tried to, sort of, peek into his house, but everything was so dark inside that I couldn’t really get a good look.A: Well, you’ll never guess what I saw this morning.A delivery truck pulled into his driveway, and it dropped off a long, rectangular box. It almost looked like a coffin! B: You see! Why would he... C: Hello ladies...B: Ah, Armand! You scared the heck out of me! Thisis my friend Doris.C: A pleasure to meet you...If you are not doing anything tonight, I would like to have you both for dinner .I mean...I would like to have you both over for dinner . E l e m e n t a r y ‐ D a i l y L i f e‐Cleaning the House (C0012)A: Honey, the house is such a mess! I need you to help me tidy up a bit. My boss and her husband are coming over for dinner and theEnglishpod Dialogueshouse needs to be spotless!B: I’m in the middle of something right now. I’ll bethere in a second.A: This can’t wait! I need your help now! B: Alright, alright. I’m coming.A: Ok, here’s a list of chores we need to get done. I’ll do the dishes and get all the groceries for tonight. You can sweep and mop the floors. Oh, and the furniture needs to be dusted.B: You know what, I have to pick something up at the mall, so why don’t you clean the floors and Ill go to the supermarket and get all the groceries.A: Sure that’s fine. Here is the list of all the things you need to get. Dont forget anything! And canyou pick up a bottle of wine on your way home?B: Hey, honey I’m back. Wow, the house looks really good!A: Great! Can you set the table?B: Just a sec I’m just gonna vacuum this rug real fastA: Wait! Don’t turn it on... Elementary - The Office - Out Of Control Spending (C0013)A: OK, so now the last point on our agenda. Jill, let’sgo over the profit and loss statement.B: Great. Well, the main issue here, as you can see,is that our expenses are through the roof. A: Let’s see... These numbers are off the charts!What’s going on here!B: Well, um, sir , the company expenditures on entertainment and travel are out of control. Look at these bills for example. Just this month we’ve paid over twenty thousand dollars for hotel charges!A: OK, thank you. I’ll look into it.B: The list goes on and on. Here, this is a bill for fivethousand dollars for spa treatments!A: Thank you; that will be all. I’ll take care of it.B: Look at this one sir , eight thousand dollars were spent in one night at a place called ”Wild Things”?!A: OK, I get it!! Thank you for your very thorough analysis!Elementary - I’m in Debt (B0014) A: Hello, I’m here to see Mr . Corleone. B: Right this way, sir .C: Charlie! What can I do for you?B: Mr . Corlone, I’m really sorry to trouble you, but Ineed your help.C: Anything for you, Charlie! Your father was like abrother to me.B: Well, sir , you see, this recession has hit me prettyhard; I lost my job and I’m in a lot of debt. C: I see. . . . . .B: Yeah, you know, I’ve got credit card bills, car payments, I’ve got to pay my mortgage; and on top of all that, I have to pay my son’s college tuition.C: So you’re asking for a loan.B: Well, I just thought maybe you could help me out.C: What? At a time like this? I’m broke too, you know! You’re not the only one who has been hit by the recession! I lost half my money in the stock market crash! Go on! Get outa here!Elementary - Daily Life - I’m sorry, I love you (C0015)A: Whoa, whoa, what’s going on? Watch out! B: Hey, watch where you’re going!A: Oh, no! I’m so sorry! Are you all right? B: Oh...I don’t know.A: I feel terrible, I really didn’t mean to knock you over . My tire, just exploded, and I lost control of my bike. Really, it was an accident. Please accept my apologies. B: Just let me try to stand up.SONG: Why do birds suddenly appear , every time you are near?A: Are you okay?B: Oh, wait a second, you seem really familiar , I think I know you from somewhere. A: Yeah, I think we have met somewhere before. That’s right! We met at Aaron’s place last weekend! What a coincidence! But anyway, I’m glad to see that you’re not too badly hurt, and I should probably get going. I have a nine o’clock meeting.B: Ouch! My ankle! I think it’s broken! You can’tjust leave me like this! Are you calling an ambulance?A: Nope, I’m canceling my appointment so that Ican stay here with you.SONG: Do you remember when we met? That’s the day I knew you were my pet. I wanna tell you how much I love you. Elementary - Turn left here! (B0016) A: Hurry up, get in. B: I’m in, let’s go!A: OK, make a left here. . . no wait, I meant make aright. Come on, speed up! B: Geez! What’s the rush?A: Don’t worry about it, just drive. Oh, no, the light isabout to change. . . step on it!B: Are you nuts! I’m not going to run a redEnglishpod Dialogueslight!A: Whatever . Just turn right here. . . .The freeway will be packed at this hour . . . .let’s take a side street. Go on! Get out of our way! Move, move!B: What’s your problem! Geez. Having a fit is notgoing to help!A: Here, I know a short cut....just go down here, and we’ll cut though Ashburn Heights. Let’s go, let’s go! Watch out for that lady! B: I’m going as fast as I can!A: Yes! We made it. 5:58, just before the library closes.B: You’re such a geek!E l e m e n t a r y-Here Comes the Bride (B0017)A: I can’t believe that Anthony is finally getting married!B: Yeah well it’s about time! He’s been living with hisparents for 40 years!A: Don’t be mean. Look here come the bridesmaids!Their dresses look beautiful!B: Who are those kids walking down the aisle?A: That’s the flower girl and the ring bearer . I’m pretty sure they’re the groom’s niece and nephew. Oh, they look so cute!B: I just hope the priest makes it quick. I’m starving. I hope the food’s good at the reception.A: That’s all you ever think about, food! Oh, I think the bride’s coming now! She looks gorgeous. Wait, what’s she doing? Where’s she going?B: Oh great! Does this mean that the reception is canceled?Elementary - Upper -Intermediate - Protest! (D0018)A: This is Action 5 News reporter Sarah O’Connell reporting live from Washington, D. C. where a protest has broken out. Thousands of angry citizens are protesting against the proposed bailout of the auto manufacturing industry! Sir, sir, Sarah O’Connell, Action 5 news. Can you tell us what’s happening?B: Yeah, yeah, we’re here because we feel t h i s i s a n i n j u s t i c e ! T h e f i n a n c i a l irresponsibility of big business has to stop! We’re there to show the government that we don’t like the way that they’re spending our tax dollars!A: Sir but what exactly is making everyone so angry?B: It’s an absolute outrage, Sarah, the US government wants to give 25 billion dollars of taxpayers’ money to the auto industry. These are companies that have been mismanaged and are now nearly bankrupt. A: I see. But, many supporters of the bailout argue that it could help save the jobs of millions of hardworking Americans.B: That maybe true, and I for one don’t want to see anyone lose their job, but how can these CEOs ask for a bailout when they’re making millions of dollars? And then, they have the nerve to fly to Washington in private jets! This costs hundreds of thousands of dollars! And they’re asking for money! That is just not right!A: Good point. This is Sarah O’Connell reporting live from Washington D. C., back to you, Tom.E l e m e n t a r y - T h e W e e k e n d - Christmas Chronicles I (C0019)A: I hate working on Christmas Eve! Whoa! Get a load of this guy! Come in central, I think we’ve got ourselves a situation here. B: License and registration please. Have you been drinking tonight, sir?A: I had one or two glasses of eggnog, but nothing else.B: Step out of the vehicle, please. Sir , what do you have in the back?A: Just a few Christmas gifts, ’tis the season, after all!B: Don’t take that tone with me. Do you have an invoice for these items?A: Umm...no...I make these in my workshop in the North Pole!B: You are under arrest, sir . You have the right to remain silent. You better not pout, you better not cry. Anything you say can and will be used against you. You have the right to an attorney; if you cannot afford one, the state will appointA: You can’t take me to jail! What about my sleigh? It’s Christmas Eve! I have Presents to deliver! Rudolph! Prancer! Dancer! Get help! E l e m e n t a r y-I Can See Clearly Now (B0020)A: Hello, Arthur . What seems to be the problem?B: Hey doc. Well, I think I might need glasses. I’m getting headaches, and I really struggle to see things that are far away. But I have always had 20/20 vision.A: Sounds like you may be far-sighted. OK, then, cover your left eye and read the chart in front of you.B: Mmm.. . X, E, R, 3, a question mark, and I can’t quite make out the other symbol but I think it’s the peace sign.Englishpod DialoguesA: Wow, Arthur! You’re as blind as a bat!B: Yeah, I know, my vision is really blurry at times.A: Ok then, head on over to the other room and pick out some frames while I fill out your prescription. B: Thanks doc!A: Arthur , that’s the bathroom.E l e m e n t a r y -T h e O f f i c e -What Do You Do? (C0021)A: Oh, look, there’s Veronica and her boyfriend. She’s always going on about him at the office. Oh, great, they saw us. They’re coming this way. B: Oh, man...C: Jessica! Arthur! Hi! I’d like you to meet my boyfriend Greg, he’s the V . P . of quality and safety for a top Fortune 500 food company.A: Nice to meet you. This is my husband, Arthur .B: Hey, how’s it going? D: Hello.A: Veronica talks about you all the time. I guess you must be pretty busy at work.D: Well, yeah, a V . P . position is not easy, you know! I implement policies and p r o c e d u r e s n a t i o n w i d e o f v a r i o u s departments, as well as train junior managers in FDA and EPA regulations. I also have to oversee daily opeB: Wow, yeah... that sounds exciting.D: And what about you, Arthur? What do you do for a living?B: Oh, I’m a Top Gun pilot!E l e m e n t a r y -T h e W e e k e n d - Christmas Chronicles II (C0022)A: Really, gentlemen, you can’t take me to jail! Don’t you know who I am? Kris Kringle, you know, Papa Noel, Pere Noel, Babbo Natale, sheng dan lao ren!B: Yeah, Yeah, we’ve heard that one before, haven’t we Joe?C: Yeah, last week we booked this guy who claimed to be the tooth fairy! Can you believe that?A: It’s Christmas Eve and I have all these Presents to deliver! Where is your Christmas spirit? What will happen when all the children wake up tomorrow and don’t find any gifts in their stockings?B: Sorry buddy, you were parked in a no-parking zone, you were speeding, and you have no ID!C: Besides that, even if we let you go now, your sleigh has been impounded and those reindeer were taken to the city zoo.A: What! This is unbelievable! What’s this world coming to? Christmas is ruined!C: What’s that up ahead? It looks like... elves!! Elves!! Whoa, they’re shooting candy canes! Mayday, Mayday, we are under heavy attack! We need backup!E l e m e n t a r y-Making an Appointment (B0023)A: Hello, Fairbrook Consulting, how may I help you?B: Yes, this is Julianne Horton, and I’m calling to arrange an appointment with Ms. McNealy.A: Certainly, what day were you thinking of? B: How’s Thursday? Does she have any time available then?A: Um. . . let me double check. . . unfortunately, she’s booked solid on Thursday, how does next Monday work for you?B: Actually, I’ve got something scheduled on Monday. Can she do Tuesday?A: Sure, Tuesday’s perfect. May I ask where you’recalling from?B: Sure, Merton Financial Advisors.A: Oh, actually, Tuesday’s no good. Sorry ’bout that.E l e m e n t a r y-Where should we eat? (B0024)A: Do you two have any plans for the evening?B: We were thinking of checking out a restaurant in the neigbourhood. Do you have any suggestions?A: I know this really nice Italian place. The food is fantastic, and the d ′ecor is beautiful. I’d recommend giving it a try.C: Actually, I’m not all that crazy about Italian food; I’m in the mood for something a bit lighter .A: In that case, I know a great little bistro. They make a really tasty seafood platter; the fish is outstanding.B: It sounds fantastic, but I’m allergic to seafood, so. . .A: Okay, well, let me think. . . Oh, I know this great little place. It’s just a hole in the wall, but they do the most amazing sandwiches. You gotta give them a try.C: Ella, you took me there last time I visited, and I got food poisoning, remember? Elementary -Upper -Intermediate - Planning For The Worst (D0025)A: Well, right, let’s move to our next order of business, as many of you are aware, in recent weeks there has been a lot of media coverage surrounding this bird flu issue. And it’s come to my attention that our companyEnglishpod Dialogueslacks any sort of bird flu contingency plan. B: Basically, we need to come up with a clear plan; we need to outline specific actions that our company can take to maintain critical business functions in case a pandemic strikes.A: So, what I’d like to do is: first appoint someone to look after drafting our plan; Ralph, I’d like you to head up this project. C: Sure, no problem. What issues do you want me to consider?B: Well, let’s see, there are a few points we need to be thinking about. . . first, I’ll need you to analyze our numbers and figure out what kind of financial impact an outbreak might have.A: You’ll also need to think about how we can avoid any of our employees getting infected; think of ways to reduce employee-customer contact, perhaps some IT solutions that will allow our people to work from home.C: I guess you’ll need me to forecast employee absences as well, right? And I’ll think about the impact this will have on our clients. Hey, what about vaccines? Should we be thinking about getting vaccines for our employees?A: Exactly right. So, I’ll leave this to you, and we’ll review the draft plan in two weeks. Okay, so, anyone want to order some KFC for lunch?E l e m e n t a r y-New Year Resolution (B0026)A: So, did I tell you about my New Year’s resolution? I’ve decided to go on a diet.B: And you’re going to completely transform your eating habits, right?A: Exactly! I’m going to cut out all that junk I eat; no more chips, no more soda, no more fried food.B: I’ve heard this one before.A: But this time I’m going to stick to it. I really mean it! Trust me, Carol, I’m going to be a new man in one year’s time!B: Well, I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.A: Thanks, honey, that was a great meal. I’m stuffed. Do we have any chips left? E l e m e n t a r y-Asking for Time Off (B0027)A: Mr . McKenna, do you have a second? I need to talk to you about something. B: Sure, Liv, what can I do for you?A: Well, I was just wondering. . . you see, I know I’ve used up all my vacation days this year , but my sister is getting married, and the wedding is overseas, and, well. . .B: You wanna take some time off, is thatright?A: Well, sir , I was just hoping that I might be able to take some unpaid leave this year . B: What dates are you planning on taking off? I’ll need at least two months notice, so that I can plan for your absence.A: I was thinking of taking off from September first until the thirtieth. Would you be okay with that? B: Well, I guess so.E l e m e n t a r y -D a i l y L i f e -I’m Sorry, I Love You II (C0028)A: I’m so relieved that your ankle wasn’t broken! I feel just awful about this whole thing. I wanna make it up to you. Let me take you out to dinner tonight. My treat.B: That sounds great! I’d love to! Here is my address. Pick me up at eight? A: Perfect!B: Thank you for such a lovely evening! The food was amazing, and I had a great time. A: Me too. You look so beautiful tonight! I wish this night would never end. There’s something I have to tell you... B: What is it?A: I woke up today thinking this would be just like any other ordinary day, but I was wrong. A twist of fate brought us together . I crashed into your life and you into mine, and this may sound crazy, but I’m fallingE l e m e n t a r y -A d v a n c e d - Investing in Emerging Markets (E0029) A: Dad, I’d like to borrow some money.B: Sure, Johnny, how much do you need? Five bucks?A: Come on, Dad, I need thirty thousand. I wanna get into the market. You know, I’m tired of hearing all this news about the economic downturn, the inevitable recession, people stuffing their money in their mattresses. I look at this as an opportunity. This is a chance for me to get a jump start on building my nest egg.B: I don’t know about that; with all the uncertainty in the markets right now, it would be a very unwise decision to invest. I don’t know if you’re aware son, but there has been a lot of turmoil in the markets recently. There have already been half a million layoffs in the last few months, and we have no idea how the proposed stimulus package will impact the economy. There’s just too much instability. I wouldn’t feel comfortable investing in this climate.A: But look at it this way, every challenge is an opportunity. And anyway, I’m not talking about investing in the domestic market. There are emerging markets that promise great returns. Look at China, for example;Englishpod Dialoguesthey have 1.4 billion people, half a billion of whom have recently entered the middle class. Here alone, the aggregate demand for consumer goods rePresents an amazing wealth generating opportunity.B: Come on, son, you’re looking at this too naively, the Chinese market has exhibited a great deal of instability, and their currency has been devalued by almost a whole percentage point.A: Fine, then! If that’s the way you feel, so be it. But you’re losing out on a great opportunity here. I’m going to go hit up Mum for the cash.E l e m e n t a r y -D a i l y L i f e -New Guy in Town II (C0030)A: Oh, Armand, thank you for such a thoughtful invitation! It’s really very nice of you to invite us over for dinner , don’t you think so, Ellen?B: Oh, yes of course! We’d love to come over . Can I bring anything?C: No, don’t worry about it; I’ll take care of everything. I’ll see you tonight. Come with an appetite... I know I will!B: I don’t want go over to his place for dinner! He gives me the creeps! Why on earth did you accept?A: Oh come on Ellen, it will be nice to get to know him. Besides, he’s new to the neighborhood, and it would be rude to decline his invitation.B: I guess so... You always rope me into things like this!C: Ladies! Thank you for coming! You look delicious...I mean beautiful. Please come in. A: Oh Oh Armand! You are too kind! B: How did I get myself into this... E l e m e n t a r y-Canceling an Appointment (B0031)A: Hello, Samantha speaking.B: Hi Samantha. This is Angela calling. A: Oh, hi Angela, what’s up?B: I’m just calling about our meeting today. I wonder , is it possible to reschedule our appointment in the afternoon? I have a bit of an emergency that I need to take care of. A: Let me see, it shouldn’t be too much of a problem...B: I’m really sorry, I hope it doesn’t inconvenience you too much, it’s just this thing came up, and ...A: Angela, you know what, I can’t make it to our meeting, either . Why don’t we postpone it to tomorrow afternoon at the same time? B: Sounds great. See you tomorrow.C: Angela..Angela, look up! See that lady over there who is trying on a red leather jacket? Isn’t that Samantha?B: What? No wonder she told me she couldn’t make it to the meeting, oh, no, I think she saw me...E l e m e n t a r y - D a i l y L i f e -Opening a Bank Account (C0032)A: Next, please. May I help you, sir?B: Hello, yes, I’d like to open a bank account.A: Certainly, I can can help you with that. What type of account would you like to open? A chequing or a savings account? B: What What features do they offer?A: Well, if you just take a look here, see, with our chequing account, you can have unlimited daily transactions for a small monthly fee, and our savings account has a higher interest rate, but you must carry a minimum balance of $ 10,000 dollars.B: I see, well, I think I’m more interested in a chequing account; I like to have easy access to my money.A: Alright, then, with this chequing account you’ll be issued a debit card and a cheque book. Will you require overdraft protection? There is an extra fee for that. B: No, that won’t be necessary.A: In that case, I’ll get you to fill out this paperwork; I’ll need your social insurance number , and two pieces of government ID. If you could just sign here, and here, and here; we’ll be all set. Would you like to make a deposit today?B: Yes, I’d like to deposit one billion dollars. Elementary - Foul! (B0033)A: Has the game started yet? B: Yeah, about 5 minutes ago. A: Who’s winning?B: The Bulls, of course!A: What! That wasnt a foul! C’mon, ref!B: Don’t worry, Shaq always screws up free throws.A: You were right! He didn’t make the shot! B: That was a great shot! A three pointer , yeah!A: Did you see that? He traveled and the ref didn’t call it!B: This ref needs glasses. Hey ref, open your eyes! I can’t believe he didn’t see that!A: Okay... end of the first quarter ... Alright, I’m gonna make a beer run.Elementary - Upper -Intermediate - Live from Washington (D0034)A: This is Madeline Wright, for BCC News reporting live from Washington D. C. where, very shortly, the new President will deliver his inaugural address. Just moments ago, the President was sworn-in to office; following。
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1Linguists (语言学家)suggest that around 6,500languages are currently used for dailycommunication needs.Over 400languages have disappeared over the last 100years and nearly 50%of the languages remaining today are expected to disappear over the next century.2According to the UNESCO Atlas of the World s Languages in Danger,577languagesare currently listed as critically endangered.An additional 537languages are considered severely endangered,which means they re only used by the oldest living generation.Ofthese 577critically endangered languages,several have only 1speaker left alive and many may have already gone extinct (灭绝的).3Academic (学术的)departments and non⁃profit organizations around the world aretrying their best to save endangered languages.Researchers are currently recording anddocumenting some of the most endangered languages in order to ensure a record remains af⁃ter the last speaker is long gone.One example of this is the North American native lan⁃guage Miami,which became extinct in the 1960 s.Today,it is offered as a course at Miami University in the US state of Ohio.4Another way of saving endangered languages is introducing language revitalization(复兴)classes to children.By encouraging children to study and become fluent in a lan⁃guage,linguists hope it will survive through them and be passed down to future genera⁃tions.The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in the US just begun such a program.One in⁃terested group began volunteering to teach school children the Cherokee language when they realized not many people were left who could understand the indigenous tongue.5Technology also plays a role in saving endangered languages.Digital classrooms,pod⁃casts (播客),audio recordings,phone applications,and computer programs are all available语言学家认为,目前大约有6,500种语言用于日常交流。
Elementary ‐ Difficult Customer (B0001)A:Good evening. My name is Fabio, I’ll be your waiter for tonight. May I take your order?B: No, I’m still working on it. This menu is not even in English. What’s good here?A: For you sir, I would recommend spaghetti and meatballs.B: Does it come with coke and fries?A:It comes with either soup or salad and a complimentary glass of wine, Sir.B: I’ll go with the spaghetti and meatballs, salad and the wine.A: Excellent choice, your order will be ready soon.B: How soon is soon?A: Twenty minutes?B: You know what? I’ll just go grab a burger across the street.Elementary ‐ Calling In Sick (B0002)A: Hello, Daniel speaking, how may I help you?B: Hi, Daniel, Julie here.A: Hi, Julie, how are you?B: Actually, I’m feeling quite ill today.A: I’m sorry to hear that. What’s wrong?B: I think I’m coming down with the flu. I have a headache, a sore throat a runny nose and I’m feeling slightly feverish.A: I see... so you’re calling in sick?B: Yes, I was hoping to take the day off to recover.A: OK, then. Try and get some rest.Elementary ‐Daily Life ‐ Hotel Upgrade (C0003)A: Good afternoon. What can I do for you?B: I’d like to check in please. I have a reservationunder the name Anthony Roberts.A: All right R.O.B.E.R.T.S... Oh, Mr. Roberts we’vebeen expecting you& and here is your keycard tothe presidential suite.B: But there must be some mistake; my reservationwas for a standard room.A: Are you sure? Let me double check . B: Yeah&Here, this is my confirmation number.A: You’re right Mr. Roberts, there seems to be a mixup, unfortunately we’re oVerbooked at the moment .B: So&A: Not to worry. We’re pleased to offer you a complimentary upgrade.B: Presidential suite baby!Elementary ‐The Office ‐ I need an assistant! (C0004)A: ...like I told you before, we just don’t have the resources to hire you an assistant.B: I understand that, but the fact is we’re understaffed.A: The timing is just not right. The economy is bad,and it’s too risky to take on new staff.B: Yeah, I guess you’re right.... here’s an idea, whatif we hire an intern? She would take some of the weight off my shoulders.A: She?B: Yeah, you know, a recent graduate. She could give me a hand with some of these projects and we could keep our costs down.A: That sounds reasonable... let me see what I can do.A: Tony, I’d like to introduce you to your new assistant. B: OK, great! Let’s meet her!C: Hi, I’m Adam.B: Oh... hi... I’m Tony...Elementary ‐Daily Life ‐ Cut In Line (C0005)A: I can’t believe it took us two hours to get here. The traffic in New York is unbelievable.B: Yeah, but just relax honey, we’re here and we’re going on vacation. In a few hours we’ll be in Hawaii, and you’ll be on the golf course.A: Oh no!Look at that line! It must be a mile long! There’s no way I’m waiting for another two hours.B: Honey... don’t...C: Hey man, the end of the line is over there.A: Yeah...C: No seriously, I was here first, and you can’t cut inline like this.A: Says who?C: I do!A: So sue me!C: Alright...that’s it....Elementary ‐ The Weekend ‐ Road Trip (C0006)A: So, are we all ready to go?B: Yup, I think so. The car’s packed; we havemunchies and music, and the map’s in the car.A: Did you get the camera?B: Got it! Did you fill up the tank?A: Yup, it’s all set.B: You’re sure we’re not forgetting anything?A: I’m sure... we’ve got all our bases covered.B: Well& let’s get going then! I love road trips!B: Um... do you think we can make a pit stop?A: But we’ve only been on the road for ten minutes.B: I know, but I forgot to go to the bathroom beforewe left.Elementary ‐ The Office ‐ Virus! (C0007)A: Oh great! This stupid computer froze again! Thats the third time today! Hey Samuel, can you come take a look at my PC? Its acting up again. It must have a virus or something.B: Just give me a second; Ill be right up.B: I ran a virus scan on your computer, and it turnsout that you have a lot of infected files!A: But Im quite careful when Im browsing theinternet, I have no idea how I could have pickedup a virus.B: Well, you have to make sure that your anti-virus software is updated regularly; yours wasn’t up to date, that’s probably what was causing your problems.A: Ok. Anything else?B: Yeah, try not to kick or hit the computer!A: Um yeah& Sorry about that.Elementary ‐ Daily Life ‐ What’s your name again? (C0008)A: Nick! How’s it going?B: Oh, hey...A: What are you doing in this neighbourhood? Do you live around here?B: Actually, my office is right around the corner.A: It was great to meet you last week at the conference. I really enjoyed our conversation about foreign investment.B: Yeah, yeah, it was really interesting. You know, I’m in a bit of a hurry, but here’s my card. We should definitely meet up again and continue our discussion.A: Sure, you still have my contact details, right ?B: You know what, this is really embarrassing, butyour name has just slipped my mind. Can youremind me?A: Sure, my name is Ana Ferris. Don’t worry aboutit; it happens to me all the time. I’m terrible withnames too.Elementary ‐ The Weekend ‐ Silence please! (C0009)A: Those people in front of us are making so much noise. Its so inconsiderate!B: Dont worry about it; it’s not such a big deal.A: Oh... I cant hear a thing! Excuse me, can youkeep it down?C: Sure, sorry ’bout that!A: Someones phone is ringing!B: Honey, I think its your phone. Did you forget toswitch it off?A: Oh, no! Youre right. Thats so embarrassing!C: Do you mind keeping it down? Im trying towatch a movie here!Elementary ‐ The Office ‐ Driving Sales (C0010)A: All right, people. We’re holding this meeting today because we’ve got to do something about our sales, and we need to do it NOW! I want concrete solutions. How do you intend to drive sales... Roger?B: Well, in fact, we’re the most expensive in the market, so maybe we need to lower our prices to match the competitors?A: Lower our prices? Not very creative. It’ll never fly with Swan. What kind of thinking is that? Geez. Anybody else have a better plan? Natalie?C: Um, perhaps, um, a sales promotion. Maybe atwo-for-one offer, or something like that!A: What? That’s the same thing. Bad idea. Really bad idea. Dammit people come on! Think! The CEO will be here any minute.D: Do we have any ideas yet?C: Yes Mr. Swan, we were kind of considering a twofor- one offer to get more competitive.D: A two-for-one promotion? Hmm. I kind of like the sound of that. It sounds like something we should consider.A: Yeah, exactly. Just what I was thinking! In fact,that’s a brilliant idea! I’m glad we thought of that.Very creative.Elementary ‐ Daily Life ‐ New Guy in Town (C0011)A: Oh, I don’t know if you heard, but someone movedinto that old house down the road.B: Yeah, I know. I met the owner of the house yesterdayas he was moving in. His name is Armand.A: Really? What’s he like? You have to fill me in.B: Actually, he’s a bit strange. I don’t know... I’ve gota bad feeling about him.A: Really? Why?B: Well, yesterday I brought over a housewarming gift,but Armand started acting really weird, and then he practically kicked me out! I tried to, sort of, peek into his house, but everything was so dark inside that I couldn’t really get a good look.A: Well, you’ll never guess what I saw this morning.A delivery truck pulled into his driveway, and it dropped off a long, rectangular box. It almost looked like a coffin! B: You see! Why would he...C: Hello ladies...B: Ah, Armand! You scared the heck out of me! Thisis my friend Doris.C: A pleasure to meet you...If you are not doing anything tonight, I would like to have you both for dinner.I mean (I)would like to have you both over for dinner. Elementary ‐ Daily Life ‐ Cleaning the House (C0012)A: Honey, the house is such a mess! I need you to help me tidy up a bit. My boss and her husband are coming over for dinner and the house needs to be spotless!B: I’m in the middle of something right now. I’ll bethere in a second.A: This can’t wait! I need your help now!B: Alright, alright. I’m coming.A: Ok, here’s a list of chores we need to get done. I’ll do the dishes and get all the groceries for tonight. You can sweep and mop the floors. Oh, and the furniture needs to be dusted.B: You know what, I have to pick something up at the mall, so why don’t you clean the floors and Ill go to the supermarket and get all the groceries.A: Sure that’s fine. Here is the list of all the things you need to get. Dont forget anything! And canyou pick up a bottle of wine on your way home?B: Hey, honey I’m back. Wow, the house looks reallygood!A: Great! Can you set the table?B: Just a sec I’m just gonna vacuum this rug real fastA: Wait! Don’t turn it on...Elementary ‐ The Office ‐ Out Of Control Spending (C0013)A: OK, so now the last point on our agenda. Jill, let’sgo over the profit and loss statement.B: Great. Well, the main issue here, as you can see,is that our expenses are through the roof.A: Let’s see... These numbers are off the charts!What’s going on here!B: Well, um, sir, the company expenditures on entertainment and travel are out of control. Look at these bills for example. Just this month we’ve paid over twenty thousand dollars for hotel charges!A: OK, thank you. I’ll look into it.B: The list goes on and on. Here, this is a bill for five thousand dollars for spa treatments!A: Thank you; that will be all. I’ll take care of it.B: Look at this one sir, eight thousand dollars were spent in one night at a place called ”Wild Things”?!A: OK, I get it!! Thank you for your very thorough analysis!Elementary ‐ I’m in Debt (B0014)A: Hello, I’m here to see Mr. Corleone.B: Right this way, sir.C: Charlie! What can I do for you?B: Mr. Corlone, I’m really sorry to trouble you, but I need your help.C: Anything for you, Charlie! Your father was like a brother to me.B: Well, sir, you see, this recession has hit me pretty hard; I lost my job and I’m in a lot of debt.C: I see. . . . . .B: Yeah, you know, I’ve got credit card bills, car payments, I’ve got to pay my mortgage; and on top of all that, I have to pay my son’s college tuition.C: So you’re asking for a loan.B: Well, I just thought maybe you could help me out.C: What? At a time like this? I’m broke too, you know! You’re not the only one who has been hit by the recession!I lost half my money in the stock market crash! Go on! Get outa here!Elementary ‐ Daily Life ‐ I’m sorry, I love you (C0015)A: Whoa, whoa, what’s going on? Watch out!B: Hey, watch where you’re going!A: Oh, no! I’m so sorry! Are you all right?B: Oh...I don’t know.A: I feel terrible, I really didn’t mean to knock you over. My tire, just exploded, and I lost control of my bike. Really, it was an accident. Please accept my apologies.B: Just let me try to stand up.SONG: Why do birds suddenly appear, every time you are near?A: Are you okay?B: Oh, wait a second, you seem really familiar, I think I know you from somewhere.A: Yeah, I think we have met somewhere before. That’s right! We met at Aaron’s place last weekend! What a coincidence! But anyway, I’m glad to see that you’re not too badly hurt, and I should probably get going. I have a nine o’clock meeting.B: Ouch! My ankle! I think it’s broken! You can’tjust leave me like this! Are you calling an ambulance? A: Nope, I’m canceling my appointment so that Ican stay here with you.SONG: Do you remember when we met? That’s the day I knew you were my pet. I wanna tell you how much I love you.Elementary ‐ Turn left here! (B0016)A: Hurry up, get in.B: I’m in, let’s go!A: OK, make a left here. . . no wait, I meant make a right. Come on, speed up!B: Geez! What’s the rush?A: Don’t worry about it, just drive. Oh, no, the light is about to change. . . step on it!B: Are you nuts! I’m not going to run a red light!A: Whatever. Just turn right here. . . .The freeway will be packed at this hour. . . .let’s take a side street. Go on! Get out of our way! Move, move!B: What’s your problem! Geez. Having a fit is notgoing to help!A: Here, I know a short cut....just go down here, and we’ll cut though Ashburn Heights. Let’s go, let’s go! Watch out for that lady!B: I’m going as fast as I can!A: Yes! We made it. 5:58, just before the library closes.B: You’re such a geek!Elementary ‐ Here Comes the Bride (B0017)A: I can’t believe that Anthony is finally getting married! B: Yeah well it’s about time! He’s been living with his parents for 40 years!A: Don’t be mean. Look here come the bridesmaids! Their dresses look beautiful!B: Who are those kids walking down the aisle?A: That’s the flower girl and the ring bearer. I’m pretty sure they’re the groom’s niece and nephew. Oh, they look so cute!B: I just hope the priest makes it quick. I’m starving. I hope the food’s good at the reception.A: That’s all you ever think about, food! Oh, I think the bride’s coming now! She looks gorgeous. Wait, what’s she doing? Where’s she going?B: Oh great! Does this mean that the reception is canceled?Elementary ‐ Upper‐Intermediate ‐ Protest! (D0018)A: This is Action 5 News reporter Sarah O’Connell reporting live from Washington, D. C. where a protest has broken out. Thousands of angry citizens are protesting against the proposed bailout of the auto manufacturing industry! Sir, sir, Sarah O’Connell, Action 5 news. Can you tell us what’s happening?B: Yeah, yeah, we’re here because we feel this is an injustice! The financial irresponsibility of big business has to stop! We’re there to show the government that we don’t like the way that they’re spending our tax dollars!A: Sir but what exactly is making everyone so angry?B: It’s an absolute outrage, Sarah, the US government wants to give 25 billion dollars of taxpayers’ money to the auto industry. These are companies that have been mismanaged and are now nearly bankrupt.A: I see. But, many supporters of the bailout argue that it could help save the jobs of millions of hardworking Americans.B: That maybe true, and I for one don’t want to see anyone lose their job, but how can these CEOs ask for a bailout when they’re making millions of dollars? And then, they have the nerve to fly to Washington in private jets! This costs hundreds of thousands of dollars! And they’re asking for money! That is just not right!A: Good point. This is Sarah O’Connell reporting live from Washington D. C., back to you, Tom.Elementary ‐ The Weekend ‐ Christmas Chronicles I (C0019)A: I hate working on Christmas Eve! Whoa! Get a load of this guy! Come in central, I think we’ve got ourselves a situation here.B: License and registration please. Have you been drinking tonight, sir?A: I had one or two glasses of eggnog, but nothing else. B: Step out of the vehicle, please. Sir, what do you have in the back? A: Just a few Christmas gifts, ’tis the season, after all!B: Don’t take that tone with me. Do you have an invoice for these items?A: Umm...no...I make these in my workshop in the North Pole!B: You are under arrest, sir. You have the right to remain silent. You better not pout, you better not cry. Anything you say can and will be used against you. You have the right to an attorney; if you cannot afford one, the state will appointA: You can’t take me to jail! What about my sleigh? It’s Christmas Eve! I have Presents to deliver! Rudolph! Prancer! Dancer! Get help!Elementary ‐ I Can See Clearly Now (B0020)A: Hello, Arthur. What seems to be the problem?B: Hey doc. Well, I think I might need glasses. I’m getting headaches, and I really struggle to see things that are far away. But I have always had 20/20 vision.A: Sounds like you may be far-sighted. OK, then, cover your left eye and read the chart in front of you.B: Mmm.. . X, E, R, 3, a question mark, and I can’t quite make out the other symbol but I think it’s the peace sign. A: Wow, Arthur! You’re as blind as a bat!B: Yeah, I know, my vision is really blurry at times.A: Ok then, head on over to the other room and pick out some frames while I fill out your prescription.B: Thanks doc!A: Arthur, that’s the bathroom.Elementary ‐The Office ‐ What Do You Do? (C0021)A: Oh, look, there’s Veronica and her boyfriend. She’s always going on about him at the office. Oh, great, they saw us. They’re coming this way.B: Oh, man...C: Jessica! Arthur! Hi! I’d like you to meet my boyfriend Greg, he’s the V. P. of quality and safety for a top Fortune 500 food company.A: Nice to meet you. This is my husband, Arthur.B: Hey, how’s it going?D: Hello.A: Veronica talks about you all the time. I guess youmust be pretty busy at work.D: Well, yeah, a V. P. position is not easy, you know! I implement policies and procedures nationwide. of various departments, as well as train junior managers in FDA and EPA regulations. I also have to oversee daily opeB: Wow, yeah... that sounds exciting.D: And what about you, Arthur? What do you do fora living?B: Oh, I’m a Top Gun pilot!Elementary ‐The Weekend ‐ Christmas Chronicles II (C0022)A: Really, gentlemen, you can’t take me to jail! Don’t you know who I am? Kris Kringle, you know, Papa Noel, Pere Noel, Babbo Natale, sheng dan lao ren!B: Yeah, Yeah, we’ve heard that one before, haven’t we Joe?C: Yeah, last week we booked this guy who claimed to be the tooth fairy! Can you believe that?A: It’s Christmas Eve and I have all these Presents to deliver! Where is your Christmas spirit? What will happen when all the children wake up tomorrow and don’t find any gifts in their stockings?B: Sorry buddy, you were parked in a no-parking zone, you were speeding, and you have no ID!C: Besides that, even if we let you go now, your sleigh has been impounded and those reindeer were taken to the city zoo.A: What! This is unbelievable! What’s this world coming to? Christmas is ruined!C: What’s that up ahead? It looks like... elves!! Elves!! Whoa, they’re shooting candy canes! Mayday, Mayday, we are under heavy attack! We need backup!Elementary ‐ Making an Appointment (B0023)A: Hello, Fairbrook Consulting, how may I help you?B: Yes, this is Julianne Horton, and I’m calling to arrange an appointment with Ms. McNealy.A: Certainly, what day were you thinking of?B: How’s Thursday? Does she have any time available then?A: Um. . . let me double check. . . unfortunately, she’s booked solid on Thursday, how does next Monday work for you?B: Actually, I’ve got something scheduled on Monday. Can she do Tuesday?A: Sure, Tuesday’s perfect. May I ask where you’re calling from?B: Sure, Merton Financial Advisors.A: Oh, actually, Tuesday’s no good. Sorry ’bout that.Elementary ‐ Where should we eat? (B0024)A: Do you two have any plans for the evening?B: We were thinking of checking out a restaurant in the neigbourhood. Do you have any suggestions?A: I know this really nice Italian place. The food is fantastic, and the d′ecor is beautiful. I’d recommend giving it a try.C: Actually, I’m not all that crazy about Italian food; I’m in the mood for something a bit lighter.A: In that case, I know a great little bistro. They make a really tasty seafood platter; the fish is outstanding.B: It sounds fantastic, but I’m allergic to seafood, so. . . A: Okay, well, let me think. . . Oh, I know this great little place. It’s just a hole in the wall, but they do the most amazing sandwiches. You gotta give them a try.C: Ella, you took me there last time I visited, and I got food poisoning, remember?Elementary ‐Upper‐Intermediate ‐ Planning For The Worst (D0025)A: Well, right, let’s move to our next order of business, as many of you are aware, in recent weeks there has been a lot of media coverage surrounding this bird flu issue. And it’s come to my attention that our company lacks any sort of bird flu contingency plan.B: Basically, we need to come up with a clear plan; we need to outline specific actions that our company can take to maintain critical business functions in case a pandemic strikes.A: So, what I’d like to do is: first appoint someone to look after drafting our plan; Ralph, I’d like you to head up this project.C: Sure, no problem. What issues do you want me to consider?B: Well, let’s see, there are a few points we need to bethinking about. . . first, I’ll need you to analyze our numbers and figure out what kind of financial impact an outbreak might have.A: You’ll also need to think about how we can avoid any of our employees getting infected; think of ways to reduce employee-customer contact, perhaps some IT solutions that will allow our people to work from home.C: I guess you’ll need me to forecast employee absences as well, right? And I’ll think about the impact this will have on our clients. Hey, what about vaccines? Should we be thinking about getting vaccines for our employees?A: Exactly right. So, I’ll leave this to you, and we’ll review the draft plan in two weeks. Okay, so, anyone want to order some KFC for lunch?Elementary ‐ New Year Resolution (B0026)A: So, did I tell you about my New Year’s resolution? I’ve decided to go on a diet.B: And you’re going to completely transform your eating habits, right?A: Exactly! I’m going to cut out all that junk I eat; no more chips, no more soda, no more fried food.B: I’ve heard this one before.A: But this time I’m going to stick to it. I really mean it! Trust me, Carol, I’m going to be a new man in one year’s time!B: Well, I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.A: Thanks, honey, that was a great meal. I’m stuffed. Do we have any chips left?Elementary ‐ Asking for Time Off (B0027)A: Mr. McKenna, do you have a second? I need to talk to you about something.B: Sure, Liv, what can I do for you?A: Well, I was just wondering. . . you see, I know I’ve used up all my vacation days this year, but my sister is getting married, and the wedding is overseas, and, well. . . B: You wanna take some time off, is that right?A: Well, sir, I was just hoping that I might be able to take some unpaid leave this year.B: What dates are you planning on taking off? I’ll need at least two months notice, so that I can plan for your absence. A: I was thinking of taking off from September first until the thirtieth . Would you be okay with that?B: Well, I guess so.Elementary ‐Daily Life ‐ I’m Sorry, I Love You II (C0028)A: I’m so relieved that your ankle wasn’t broken! I feel just awful about this whole thing. I wanna make it up to you. Let me take you out to dinner tonight. My treat.B: That sounds great! I’d love to! Here is my address. Pick me up at eight?A: Perfect!B: Thank you for such a lovely evening! The food was amazing, and I had a great time.A: Me too. You look so beautiful tonight! I wish this night would never end. There’s something I have to tell you... B: What is it?A: I woke up today thinking this would be just like any other ordinary day, but I was wrong. A twist of fate brought us together. I crashed into your life and you into mine, and this may sound crazy, but I’m fallingElementary ‐Advanced ‐ Investing in Emerging Markets (E0029)A: Dad, I’d like to borrow some money.B: Sure, Johnny, how much do you need? five bucks?A: Come on, Dad, I need thirty thousand. I wanna get into the market. You know, I’m tired of hearing all this news about the economic downturn, the inevitable recession, people stuffing their money in their mattresses. I look at this as an opportunity. This is a chance for me to get a jump start on building my nest egg.B: I don’t know about that; with all the uncertainty in the markets right now, it would be a very unwise decision to invest. I don’t know if you’re aware son, but there has been a lot of turmoil in the markets recently. There have already been half a million layoffs in the last few months, and we have no idea how the proposed stimulus package will impact the economy. There’s just too much instability.I wouldn’t feel comfortable investing in this climate.A: But look at it this way, every challenge is an opportunity. And anyway, I’m not talking about investingin the domestic market. There are emerging markets that promise great returns. Look at China, for example; they have 1.4 billion people, half a billion of whom have recently entered the middle class. Here alone, the aggregate demand for consumer goods rePresents an amazing wealth generating opportunity.B: Come on, son, you’re looking at this too naively, the Chinese market has exhibited a great deal of instability, and their currency has been devalued by almost a whole percentage point.A: Fine, then! If that’s the way you feel, so be it. But you’re losing out on a great opportunity here. I’m going to go hit up Mum for the cash.Elementary ‐Daily Life ‐ New Guy in Town II (C0030)A: Oh, Armand, thank you for such a thoughtful invitation! It’s really very nice of you to invite us over for dinner, don’t you think so, Ellen?B: Oh, yes of course! We’d love to come over. Can I bring anything?C: No, don’t worry about it; I’ll take care of everything. I’ll see you tonight. Come with an appetite... I know I will! B: I don’t want go over to his place for dinner! He gives me the creeps! Why on earth did you accept?A: Oh come on Ellen, it will be nice to get to know him.Besides, he’s new to the neighborhood, and it would berude to decline his invitation.B: I guess so... You always rope me into things likethis!C: Ladies! Thank you for coming! You look delicious...Imean beautiful. Please come in.A: Oh Oh Armand! You are too kind!B: How did I get myself into this...Elementary ‐ Canceling an Appointment (B0031)A: Hello, Samantha speaking.B: Hi Samantha. This is Angela calling.A: Oh, hi Angela, what’s up?B: I’m just calling about our meeting today. I wonder, is it possible to reschedule our appointment in the afternoon? I have a bit of an emergency that I need to take care of.A: Let me see, it shouldn’t be too much of a problem...B: I’m really sorry, I hope it doesn’t inconvenience you too much, it’s just this thing came up, and ...A: Angela, you know what, I can’t make it to our meeting, either. Why don’t we postpone it to tomorrow afternoon at the same time?B: Sounds great. See you tomorrow.C: Angela..Angela, look up! See that lady over there who is trying on a red leather jacket? Isn’t that Samantha?B: What? No wonder she told me she couldn’t make it to the meeting, oh, no, I think she saw me...Elementary‐ Daily Life ‐ Opening a Bank Account (C0032)A: Next, please. May I help you, sir?B: Hello, yes, I’d like to open a bank account.A: Certainly, I can can help you with that. What type of account would you like to open? A chequing or a savings account?B: What What features do they offer?A: Well, if you just take a look here, see, with our chequing account, you can have unlimited daily transactions for a small monthly fee, and our savings account has a higher interest rate, but you must carry a minimum balance of $ 10,000 dollars.B: I see, well, I think I’m more interested in a chequing account; I like to have easy access to my money.A: Alright, then, with this chequing account you’ll be issued a debit card and a cheque book. Will you require overdraft protection? There is an extra fee for that.B: No, that won’t be necessary.A: In that case, I’ll get you to fill out this paperwork; I’ll need your social insurance number, and two pieces of government ID. If you could just sign here, and here, and here; we’ll be all set. Would you like to make a deposit today?B: Yes, I’d like to deposit one billion dollars.Elementary ‐ Foul! (B0033)A: Has the game started yet?B: Yeah, about 5 minutes ago.A: Whos winning?B: The Bulls, of course!A: What! That wasnt a foul! C’mon, ref!B: Don’t worry, Shaq always screws up free throws.。