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2010 年 1 月 4 日听写文本Hi, everyone.Welcome to Studio Classroom Worldwide.My name is Steve.Hi, everyone.My name is Hazel.Hazel, guess what?What?I decided to get a pet.A pet! That’s great, Steve.Pets are a lot of fun.Yeah.And pets are a lot of work too.It’s important to choose a pet that’s just right for you.Mm, that’s true, so I decided to get...A dog?No.A cat.No, no, no.I want a giraffe.A giraffe?Why?Well, giraffes are tall like me.Yeah, but giraffes are too tall to fit in your apartment, Steve.Hmm.Then how about a kangaroo?I can have it, you know, carry my stuff in its pocket.Uh, Steve, do you really want a kangaroo jumping on your bed at night?Hmm, I guess you’re right.So which pet should I get, Hazel?Hmm... Oh, I know.Let’s ask the pet expert.You mean an animal doctor?Yeah. Today’s guest is a veterinarian.Oh.Maybe he can help suggest a pet that fits my lifestyle.I think that’s what we should do, Steve:Ask the expert.Oh, wait!I just thought of the perfect pet.Oh, yeah?Oh, what is it?A fish.A fish!Steve, that’s a great pet for you.That’s right.I’ve always wanted to have a shark.A shark!Steve!Yeah. I can keep it in the swimming pool.Oh, Steve, wait.I think you’d better ask the expert.Hmm. Good idea, Hazel.Friends, let’s turn to page fourteen in our magazines and learn about pets.Happy Pets, Happy PeopleChoosing and caring for the perfect petWhat should a person consider when choosing a pet?The determining factor should be your lifestyle.Do you spend more time at home or outdoors?Do you have small children or elderly people in the house?Do you keep your house neat?You should also ask yourself how long you are willing to commit to the pet.Dogs and cats may live 15 to 20 years, but birds can live 30 years or more.How can people and pets adjust to living with each other?Hi, friends.I’m Chip.And I’m Chelsea.Thanks for joining us today for our Ask the Expert feature.Do you have a pet?If you do, you want your pet to be happy.And if your pet is happy, there’s a good chance you will be happy as well.This article is all about choosing and caring for the perfect pet.We talk to someone who knows quite a lot about how to do these things.Right.This month, we’re talking to an expert named Dr. Hung.And he is a uh... an expert in the field ofV eterinary Medicine.Now if something is involved with veterinary science, then we know that it has something to do with taking care of pets.We’re talking about pet care, pet health, uh, pet medicine.OK.And we could also say that he is a veterinarian since he practices V eterinary Medicine.A veterinarian is just a doctor for animals.We can shorten that and say that he’s a vet.But not only is he a veterinarian, he also acts as Chief Cardiologist uh, at the Cardiospecial V eterinary Hospital in Taipei.And a cardiologist is just a heart specialist.So I imagine, Chip, that that means he spends a lot of time checking the health of animals’ hearts.Right.And actually, uh... if you have your magazine on page fourteen,you can see a picture of Dr. Hung checking the heartbeat of the dog on the table there.And our article uh, first starts off with a question for Dr. Hung.Uh, Studio Classroom asks him:What should a person consider when choosing a pet?Now Chelsea, personally, I think I would probably choose a pet that’s cheap,a pet that uh... you know, is not too expensive.What kind of pet would you choose?Well, I think a... a cheap pet is... is good because, as you know, many pets can get very expensive.But I think I would want something that’s very cute.So I would maybe look for a cute puppy.But of course, we should probably go with the expert’s opinion on this one, so let’s find out what Dr. Hung says.He says that the determining factor or the deciding point should be your lifestyle, should be the way that you live your life.And he goes on to maybe ask some questions about your lifestyle.And he says, ”Do you spend more time at home or outdoors?”.So do you spend more of your time indoors or outdoors? At home or out away from your house?So do you have small children or elderly people in the house with you?That’s another thing to consider.And one other thing, Chelsea.Do you keep your house neat?If you like your house neat and clean and very organized, you might not want to buy a very large dog.I could see that that might get you into some trouble if the dog runs around and knocks things over on the floor.You might have a very messy house very fast.So the doctor tells us that you should also ask yourself:How long are you willing to commit to the pets?And he goes on to tell us specifically about pets’ lives.But before we go on, let’s look at that word:commit.Right. To commit to something is to promise yourself.So actually, in a wedding, you have two people committing to each other.Well, when you buy a pet or when you bring on... bring a pet into your home, then you are committing yourself to the life of that pet.You’re committing, you’re promising to take care of that pet.That’s right.And he goes on to say that dogs and cats may live 15 to 20 years, but birds can actually live 30 years or more.Now I know birds are pretty popular pets.So if you bring one home, you need to be prepared to keep it and take care of it for many, many years.That’s something to think about before you purchase one.We go on to ask Dr. Hung:How can people and pets adjust to living with each other?Let’s look at that word:adjust.Well, if you’re adjusting, then that means that you are changing yourself or you’re changing something in order to fit.So if you move to a different location, then you’ll probably adjust your lifestyle to fit that location.And here when you bring a pet, a new pet into your home,you will probably need to change your lifestyle or adjust your lifestyle to match living with the pet.All right.We have plenty more to ask Dr. Hung. And actually, we’ll get the answer to this question after we talk to Dr. Hung right now,and find out how he became a vet. And then we’ll take a break.But stay with us so we can answer this question when we return.We’re here today at the Cardiospecial V eterinary Hospital to meet with Dr. Joey Hung.He’s the Chief Veterinary Cardiologist here.And we’re going to ask him about taking care of your pets.Let’s go!Dr. Hung, tell us.Why did you decide to become a veterinarian?Um, I grew up in avery traditional Taiwanese family ­ and parents want you to be a doctor.But I love pets better than humans, so I want to be a veterinarian.And... and then I got a very good score in the entrance examination, and then I got into a vet school to become a vet.How do you become a veterinarian?In order to become a vet, of course you have to graduate from the vet school and pass the National Board.At my time, um, we didn’t have official clinical training course, so I went to the United States for my clinical training.I went to the Animal Medical Center in New York first for my internship.And then I went to the Ohio State University for my graduate study in cardiology.And that’s the time when I decided to become a veterinary cardiologist.And then after uh, graduating from the graduate school in Ohio State University,I went down to North Carolina State University for my uh, cardiology residency training.And then after that, I... I became specialized in Veterinarian Cardiology.What’s the difference between a normal veterinarian and a veterinary cardiologist?Most people come to me because their dogs suffer from heart disease.And the reason why they know their dogs...suffer from heart disease is that their doctors tell them their dogs have heart disease,because, of course, your... your pets will not tell you, ”I have a heart disease” or... or something like that.Or sometimes their dogs are having uh... clinical signs of coughing or... or short of breath or we call that exercising tolerance.It means they walk, but they... they’re tired easily.And that’s the time when people will start to think maybe their pets are suffering from heart disease.And of course our hospital here, we have other doctors who are doing uh, general practice.And they can also do general checkup, the skin problem, the GI ­ Gastroenterology problem, something like that.We do everything here.Welcome back from break, everyone.This month, Studio Classroom talks to Dr. Joey Hung about pets and pet care.Dr. Hung is the charter president of the Taiwan Academy of V eterinary Internal Medicine.He also serves as Superintendent and Chief Cardiologist at Cardiospecial Veterinary Hospital in Taipei.We hope that by asking Dr. Hung some key questions, we can make the issues of owning and caring for a pet clearer.Let’s listen to Dr. Hung’s response to our second question about adjusting to life with a pet beginning on line fourteen.Happy Pets, Happy PeopleGood, continuous training and lots of love are the keys to good relationships between pets and people.What is the best way to go about training your pet?Patience! Patience! Patience!Teach your pet one skill at a time, and reward your pet for good performance instead of just punishing it for failures.How much exercise do pets really need?As a general rule of thumb, most dogs need at least 30 minutes of exercise a day.Most cats, in contrast, exercise when they feel like it.Welcome back.Before the break, we... asked Dr. Hung, a veterinary specialist:What do people need to adjust or how can people and pets adjust so that they can live with one another?Well, Dr. Hung answers that first of all, you need to have good, continuous training.Now that... that’s the kind of training or the kind of teaching that is continuous.So it... it lasts a long time and it’s repeated very often.And this is training your pet to behave or to act in the way that you want it to act.That’s not the only thing he suggests.But in addition to continuous training, he also says lots of love is another key to a good relationship between pets and people.I think these are two very basic suggestions.But I think they are very good pieces of advice.There needs to be continuous training and there needs to be a lot of love in order for pet owners and their pets to adjust to one another.Sogood, continuous training and lots of love.Well, here’s a question for you.Can dogs eat chocolate?I think chocolate is pretty tasty, but can dogs eat it?Well, let’s find out.Can dogs eat chocolate?The simple answer is no.Chocolate contains a substance called theobromine, which dogs have a hard time digesting.Dogs will usually vomit and develop diarrhea after eating small amounts of chocolate.If dogs eat large amounts of chocolate, they may become restless or hyperactive, pant or have difficulty breathing.The heart may even stop working, resulting in the animal’s death.Well, that is some pretty good information to know if you own a dog.So now we come to the third question that Studio Classroom asks Dr. Hung.And we say, ”What is the best way to go about training your pet?”.Now this is an important question.We just talked about the fact that in order to adjust to one another, you need to provide continuous training for your pet.It kind of sounds like that’s going to take a lot of time and a lot of effort.But he has a pretty good answer for us.Right.And he sounds very passionate about his answer because he says it three times.He says, ”Patience! Patience! Patience!”.Now patience is the ability to wait for someone or something without getting angry.So if you want to train your pet well, you will need to have that ability.You’ll need to have patience.And he goes on to give some additional advice.He says, ”Teach your pet one skill at a time and reward your pet for good performance instead of just punishing it for failures.”.Let’s go back and look at the first part of that.He says, ”Teach your pet one skill at a time.”.Now it’s... it’s not very wise to think that the first time you bring home a new pet ­ we’ll say a... a new puppy ­ that you’re going to need...you’re going to need more than one day to teach it several different skills.You can’t teach it to sit and to go to the bathroom outside and all these different skills all at once.It takes time.Maybe just a little bit here and there.Right. So you teach your pet one skill at a time.And you reward your pet for things that it does well or for skills that it does correctly, for actions that it does correctly.If you reward someone or something, that means you give it something that it wants uh, because it did something that you wanted it to do.So for example, good teachers will reward their students when their students behave well.So be sure to reward your pet instead of just punishing it for its failures.One more question that we’ll ask today is:How much exercise do pets really need?Another important question.And Dr. Hung answers by saying:As a general rule of thumb, most dogs need at least 30 minutes of exercise a day.Now as a general rule of thumb...Well, a rule of thumb is not really a rule.It’s kind of a good tip that’s based on experience.So a good tip or a good thing to remember is dogs need about 30 minutes of exercise a day.Cats, on the other hand, in contrast, exercise whenever they feel like it.Now that’s all we have for today.But join us tomorrow when we talk more to our expert this month.Before we go today, let’s visit the Chat Room.Hey, Ashley.Did you lose something?Yes. I think I lost my keys.I thought I put them right here on the table, but I must’ve dropped them somewhere.You know, speaking of keys,I was just reading about the keys to good relationships between pets and people in today’s Studio Classroom magazine.Uh, what kind of key is the... article referring to when it says good, continuous training and lots of love are the keys to good relationships?Uh, I think I read about that too.But those are different kinds of keys.They are?How so?Well, I think we should ask Studio Classroom’s editor Linda about this.Let me contact her.Hi, Ken.Hi, Ashley.The kind of keys our lessen refers to isdifferent from the keys you use to open a door.The keys in the lesson are figurative.They don’t open up real doors, but they open up or provide opportunities.In today’s lesson, good, continuous training and love will help you open up an opportunity for a good relationship with your pet.The key leads to something you want or need.You know, many people claim to have the key to success.If you follow their guidelines, you will be successful in life.Or some people say they know the key to losing weight.Well, I hope I made this clear to you.Until next time.Bye!OK. Well, that makes sense except Linda said the keys were figurative.I don’t understand.OK. Figurative is symbolic or not literal.The keys I lost are literal.They are real.But the keys in the lesson are not real keys.They represent the secret to good relationships between pets and people.I see.So any luck with those real keys?Well, guess what?I left them inside one of my books.Oh, good.Well, you found your keys and I found the meaning of key from the lesson.Yes. Do you want to check out that book?Ah, yeah. In a minute.(Chinese).The key to mastering English.(Chinese).Hi, everyone. I’m Michelle.(Chinese).And I guess that’s all the time we have for today.See you tomorrow.Bye­bye.Thank you, Michelle.We always appreciate those helpful tips.Often when we talk about pets, the English vocabulary words seem pretty easy, right?We use words like cat, cute and furry.Well, with this lesson because we’re talking with a veterinarian, the words are a little more challenging.So if you need to get a handle on the World Bank and More Information words,try a little preview and review before tomorrow’s lessons.Friends, go home and hug your dog, cat, bird or fish, and then join us again here for day two of our Ask the Expert lesson.Bye­bye。

Listening SectionI. Pictures 看图辨义– 26% 每题6.5分Listen to the questions. Then choose the bestansw er according to each picture.A.For questions number 1 and 2, please look at picture A.(D) 1. What does this picture show?A. Kids swimming in a small stream.B. Y oung people enjoying a concert.C. Several boys and girls on a field.D. Children hanging around in a pool.(C) 2. What is the boy in the center doing?A. Diving from an aircraft.B. Leaping across the pond.C. Plunging into the water.D. Jumping off a high cliff.B.For questions number 3 and 4, please look at picture B.(B) 3. What is happening in this picture?A. People are competing on a golf course.B. A table tennis match is taking place.C. The man is getting ready to catch a pass.D. A woman is trying to shoot a basket.(C) 4. What is the woman probably saying?A. Here’s a new program about sports.B. Don’t you like this soccer technique?C. Y ou won’t be the champion this time.D. Am I holding the Frisbee the right way? II. Best Response 最佳回应句– 32% 每题8分Choose the best response to each question or statement.(B) 5. What’s the deadline for this project? (1/1)A. Fifty dollars.B. This Friday.C. U.S. history.D. A computer.(A) 6. Patricia is studying accounting at theuniversity. (1/3, 4)A. That’s a popular major.B. Let’s check the library.C. Was the campus quite damaged?D. What time is your test?(A) 7. My brother still feels resentment towards hisformer friends. (1/3, 4)A. Why can’t he just forgive them?B. Maybe they’re abroa d right now.C. Do you think he has the flu?D. That’s extremely kind of them.(D) 8. How are you going to haul these supplies tothe construction site? (1/5, 6)A. A big building.B. On First Street.C. About an hour.D. With my truck. III. Short Conversations 简短会话– 24% 每题8分Listen to the conversations. Then answ er the questions.(C) 9. (1/3, 4)M: How does Henry like his new job at the high school?W: He says it’s an interesting challenge. As chief administrator, he has a lot of responsibility.M: Where is his office?W: On the first floor, room 125.M: I should stop by and say hello today.W: Y es, he’d appreciate that.Q: Who are these people probably talking about?A. A diplomat.B. A mayor.C. A principal.D. A reporter.(A) 10. (1/5, 6)W: I’m tired!M: What were you doing this afternoon?W: Coaching the girl’s basketball team at a practice session.M: How is the team coming along?W: They’re beginners, so they haven’t developed many basketball skills yet. And they tend to be a bit lazy. But t here’s strong camaraderie on theteam.M: Well that’s good.Q: What does the woman imply about the players?A. They get along well.B. They practice really hard.C. They are good at all sports.D. They have lots of experience.(C) 11. (1/7, 8)M: What time is your interview with Mr. Lee?W: At eleven o’clock.M: That’s just a half hour from now. Are you ready? W: I think so. Do you think I’m dressed properly? M: Y es, you look very professional.W: That’s good. I want to put my best foot forward. M: Y ou’ll be fine.Q: What is the woman’s goal?A. T o save both time and money.B. T o have one of her eyes checked.C. T o make a good impression.D. T o get some healthy exercise.IV. Short Talk 短文– 18% 每题6分Listen to the talk. Then choose the best answ er to each question.In local news, fire crews were called early this morning to put out a fire at a garment factory outside River City. According to the police, a truck hauling fuel went off Highway 5 at about 6:00 A.M. and slammed into the factory. The accident started a fire and set off an alarm inside the building. Crews from two fire departments arrived at the scene within a few minutes but needed more than two hours to put out the fire. It was fortunate that no one was in the building at the time of the accident. Amazingly, the driver of the truck was not seriously hurt either. Insurance inspectors are currently assessing damage to the building and its contents.(A) 12. What was happening early this morning?A. A building was burning.B. A crime was taking place.C. A driver was fixing a car.D. A child was being rescued.(D) 13. What was most likely damaged?A. Crops.B. Houses.C. A forest.D. Clothing.(B) 14. According to the speaker, what was fortunateabout the situation?A. The weather was OK.B. There were no injuries.C. The police responded.D. Traffic moved quickly.Reading SectionI. V ocabulary 词汇– 36% 每题4分Choose the w ord or phrase that best completes the sentence.(C) 1. At the beginning of this year, Uncle Andrewmade a __________ to quit smoking. (1/1)A. shareholderB. phenomenonC. resolutionD. consequence(D) 2. In his speech, the governor __________ toprovide more help for disaster victims. (1/1)A. reliedB. hauledC. sewedD. vowed (B) 3. With the chairman on vacation, who will__________ over the board meeting thisafternoon? (1/3, 4)A. ceaseB. presideC. deviseD. invade(B) 4. Sylvia was working in the sales departmentbefore she was transferred to __________.(1/3, 4)A. misfortuneB. accountingC. scholarshipD. resentment(C) 5. Free use of a company car is one of the__________ that comes with Sara’s job.(1/3, 4)A. matchesB. fragrancesC. perksD. hostels(A) 6. Philip is in medical school now; __________,he hopes to be a physician at a large hospital.(1/3, 4)A. ultimatelyB. automaticallyC. dependentlyD. sympathetically(C) 7. How much will it cost to dry clean these__________? (1/5, 6)A. cloudsB. championsC. garmentsD. landmarks(A) 8. When the ground began to shake, rocks__________ down the side of the mountain.(1/5, 6)A. plungedB. discountedC. borderedD. represented(B) 9. The President recently __________ hisattention from health care to the nation’seconomy. (1/7, 8)A. reservedB. shiftedC. participatedD. distinguishedII. Cloze Test 综合测验– 24% 每题4分Read the passage and fill in each blank w ith the correct w ord or phrase.The beginning of a new year finds many people making New Year’s resolutions. If you’re one of them, you’ll be more successful if you make SMART __(10)__! Each one should be:Specific. Don’t say you want to lose some weight, read more or exercise more. __(11)__ how much weight to lose, how many books to read, or how many times a week to exercise.Measurable. Weigh yourself daily, count the number of books you read monthly, and make __(12)__ of how many times you exercise each week.Attainable. Don’t set impossible targets. For example, don’t promise to lose 10 kilograms in a week. Or if you have just started running, __(13)__you won’t be running a long-distance race in a month.Relevant. If you love history, you probably won’t read eight books a month about science. Y ou won’t __(14)__ with it if the subject isn’t interesting.Timely. __(15)__ deadlines. How long will you take to read a book?(B) 10. A. faiths B. goalsC. moodsD. crews(A) 11. A. Decide B. EmployC. InstallD. Arouse(A) 12. A. note B. plugC. formD. cure(B) 13. A. gesture B. realizeC. featureD. balance(D) 14. A. trade B. rebelC. panicD. stick(C) 15. A. Tie B. LeanC. SetD. DipIII. Reading Comprehension 阅读理解–25% 每题5分Read the paragraph. Then answ er the questions.According to historians, the first ice skates probably appeared in northern Europe around 1,000 B.C. During the winter months, ice skates provided people there with a convenient way to travel across the region’s frozen lakes. It wasn’t long before people realized that they could skate faster and with less effort by harnessing the wind. So they began to fashion simple sails which they could carry in their hands. Skaters would hold their sails between themselves and the wind, and let the wind push them across the ice.T oday, this activity is a sport known as skate sailing. In northern countries, you can see people enjoying it on frozen lakes and rivers. The sails that people use are light weight and shaped like wings. Called “kitewings,” they can enable skaters to travel at up to 90 kilometers per hour. Naturally, skate sailors enjoy competing against each other. So every year, the World Ice and Snow Sailing Association (WISSA) organizes the WISSA Championships, which include a variety of skate sailing races. In 2011, the championships will be held in Saimaa, Finland.In recent years, kitewings have been adapted for use on other surfaces besides ice. As a result, kitewings are now available for sailing on snow, sand, and even grass. Instead of ice skates, these activities require the use of skis or skateboards with extra-large wheels. (B) 16. What is the main purpose of this article?A. T o explain northern European culture.B. T o discuss a form of recreation.C. T o promote sales of new products.D. T o inform readers about future events.(C) 17. According to this article, what is true of thecountries described in this article?A. They cooperate closely.B. Th ey’re changing slowly.C. They have cold climates.D. They lack transportation.(A) 18. What information about skate sailing can befound in this article?A. The top speed that people can reach.B. The lessons that people should take.C. The various costs that people must pay.D. The injuries that people may suffer. (A) 19. What is true about kitewings?A. They aren’t very heavy.B. They’re hard to manage.C. They don’t last long.D. They attract big crowds.(B) 20. According to this article, what is onedifference between sailing on ice, snow, orgrass?A. The size of the kitewing.B. The type of equipment needed.C. The clothing people should wear.D. The rules that people follow.IV. Translation 中译英– 15% (每格1分)21. 那位银行抢匪在服完刑期后改过自新了。

学号姓名分数一、框词填空1.If you need someone with computer, talk to Joe.2.Don and Marge went on ato the Greek Islands last month.3.Don’t let the amount of work you have to doyou.4.My grandparents live in a veryplace out in the country.5.The teacherher students according to their native languages.6.The recipe for Ellen’s dessertwith her grandmother.7.The actor’shelped him find several possible projects.8.If you don’t study for your exam, theresult will be a failing grade.9.Eating a natural diet isto your health.10.It’s hard not to havefor families who lost everything in last week’s fire.二、完成句子：1.The office was busy this week, but I’m _________________(尽情享受；无拘无束) this weekend.2.Our food cost more than the price printed on the menu because there was a________________.(服务费)3.Trisha enjoysshopping __________________ but refuses to shop when the storesare crowded. (在某种程度上)4.Sally’s mom gave her vitamin C to help her __________________(驱走；避开)acold.5.Never_________________(置之不理)a baby in the bathtub.6.Sean’s _________________(银行账户) was almost empty after his last vacation.7.David acts like a racecar driver when he is _________.(开车)8.The project is a success_________（从长远看).9. A lot of internships are designed for students to help _________________（缩小差距；弥补落差）between school and the working world.10.You see a familiar face across the room. You smile, wave…and____________________________.(脑中一片空白)答案：一、expertisecruiseparalyzeremote classify originate agentinevitable beneficialcompassion二、let one’s hair downservice chargeto some extentward offturn one’s back onbank accountbehind the wheelin the long runbridge the gapdraw a blank。

空中英语教室20051101[A good friend?]1/2A good friend?Josh is good friends with his classmates Leah and Care. One day, when Josh and Leah are chatting, Leah shares, ”I feel like I can tell Care anything .She’s such a good listener .She’s one of my best friends！”A few days later, Josh and Care are studying together . while they’re studying , Care makes several sarcastic comments about Leah.“I thought you and Leah were good friends ,”Josh saysCare shrug ,”she is ok, but she is not one of my favorite people.”Josh knows Leah doesn’t share openly with many people, but she trusts Care. And now he know Care may not be worthy of Leah’s trust.If you were Josh, what would you do ?would you do this?Decision1:(the next day , Josh talks to Leah)Josh: Leah, do you remember when you told me how much you appreciated Care ‘s friendship?Leah: Yes.Josh: Well…I don’t think Care sees herself as your close friend.Leah : I know, she ‘s friend with everyone, but…..Josh: Actually, I’ve heard her complain about you behind your back.Leah : What? I have no idea could be so two-faced !Josh: She doesn’t hate you or anything. But she doesn’t feel like you two really click . You might want to find someone else to confide in .Leah :OhJosh: I’m sorry, Leah. I really hope I haven’t hurt you by tell you this . I just figured that if I were you, I’d want to know.word bankSarcastic:讽刺的，挖苦的Shrug:耸肩Tow-faced:表里不一的，虚伪的Click:投缘，合得来空中英语教室20051101[A good friend?]2/2A Good Friend?Or would you do this?Decision 2(The next day, Josh talks to Cara)Josh: Cara, I need to talk to you about something. It’s a little awkward for me bring this up, but I think it’s important.Cara: Sure, Josh. Is something wrong？Josh: Well, I’m not sure if you realize this, but Leah sees you as one of her closest friends. You’re one of her most trusted confidants.Cara: I am?Josh: Yes. She really trusts you.Cara: Oh. Josh, I feel bad! I didn’t realize she thought of me as such a good friend.Josh: I know. But I think you should be more careful in how you talk about her. And if you really think you don’t click, maybe you should gently back away from the friendship.Or would you do this?Decision 3(Josh talks to his older brother, Nathan)Josh: So, Nathan, what do you think I should do ?Nathan: If I were you, I’d tell Leah that Cara’s not the good friend Leah thinks she is.Josh: But wouldn’t that just hurt Leah’s feelings?Nathan: Well, at least Leah would know she shouldn’t be confiding in Cara.Josh: I guess so. But Leah’s a sweet girl. I really don’t want to hurt her.Nathan: Then talk to Cara. Maybe she doesn’t realize she’s stabbing Leah in the back. Josh: Nathan, you’re exaggerating. Cara’s not trying to hurt Leah. She just doesn’t like her that much.Nathan: Then what are you going to do?Josh: Nothing. If I get involved, I’ll probably only make things worse.Word Bank:Confidant (n)知己、密友Andrea is a great confidant. She's great listener and very trustworthy.Back away from something (v)从某事物中退出Sometimes backing away from an argument is better than fighting with a friend.Stab someone in the back (idiom)在背后中伤某人Ian and Dana were friends until Dana stabbed Ian in the back.Exaggerate (v)夸大、言过其实When Casey said she'd heard the story a million times, she was exaggerating空中英语教室20051103[John Woo]1/3John WooFrom humble beginnings to big-time film directorMovie fans in both the East and West recognize John Woo’s name. After all, Woo has directed not only big-name Hollywood movies, but also popular Hong Kong action films. Many consider him to be one of Asia’s best filmmakers. Yet John Woo has come a long way from where he started.Woo was born in Guangzhou(广州),China, in 1946. His family immigrated to Hong Kong when he was 5. Life there became difficult after Woo’s father came down with tuberculosis and couldn’t work.John Woo grew up in the slums of Hong Kong. He witnessed a lot of crime and violence in hisneighborhood. To escape his surroundings, he often went to the movie theater. Musicals like The Wizard of Oz really inspired him. They reminded him that life wasn’t just violence and despair. It could be beautiful and happy, as well.But Woo would still face difficult times. When Woo was just 16, his father died. Because of this, the young man had to leave school and find a job.Word BankImmigrate (v)移民、迁移Les and his family immigrated to America 30 years ago. They now live in New York.Come down with something (idiom)染上John came down with a cold, so he decided to stay in bed and rest.Witness (v)目击、目睹The police are hoping that someone who witnessed the crime will report what happened. Despair (n)绝望、失望Many poor people in the city live a life of despair. They feel there is no hope for them.译文对于东西方影迷来说，吴宇森是一个耳熟能详的名字。

《空中英语教室：英文阅读制胜攻略》1. 空中英语教室在当今社会，学习一门外语已经成为越来越多人的追求。

尤其是对于英语这门全球通用的语言来说，学习的重要性更是不言而喻。

在这样的背景下，空中英语教室应运而生，为广大学习者提供了更为灵活和便捷的学习途径。

空中英语教室通过网络、手机应用等方式，为学习者打开了随时随地获取英语教育资源的大门，为他们创造了更为方便和自由的学习环境。

2. 英文阅读制胜攻略在学习英语的过程中，阅读是一个至关重要的环节。

通过阅读，学习者可以接触到不同类型、不同难度的英文材料，从而提高自己的词汇量、阅读理解能力和语感。

然而，很多学习者在英文阅读方面面临着种种困难，比如词汇量不足、理解能力有限等。

我们有必要总结一些英文阅读的制胜攻略，帮助学习者更好地突破这些困难，提高自己的阅读水平。

3. 从简到繁，由浅入深的方式来探讨主题要想制胜英文阅读，首先要建立在扎实的基础之上。

这包括词汇量的积累、语法的掌握等。

可以从简单的英文材料开始，比如一些简单的故事、新闻报道等，逐渐提高阅读难度，直至能够顺利阅读一些较为复杂的文学作品和学术论文。

这样的由浅入深的学习方式，能够让学习者更为轻松地适应不同难度的阅读材料，从而更好地进行阅读训练。

4. 文章总结和回顾性的内容总结来说，空中英语教室为学习者提供了更为灵活和自由的学习途径，而英文阅读则是学习英语过程中不可或缺的一部分。

通过从简到繁、由浅入深的学习方式，结合空中英语教室提供的丰富资源，相信每位学习者都可以取得更大的进步。

5. 个人观点和理解个人认为，空中英语教室为学习者提供了更加便利和自由的学习环境，能够大大提高学习者的学习积极性和学习效率。

而英文阅读作为学习英语的一个重要环节，也是需要付出持之以恒的努力和坚持不懈的毅力。

只有不断地进行阅读训练，才能够在英语学习的道路上走得更远。

通过本文的讨论，希望读者能够更好地了解空中英语教室和英文阅读，并且能够从中获取一些有价值的启发。

空中学校作文科幻作文在未来的世界里，有一所神奇的空中学校。

这所学校就像一座巨大的城堡，飘浮在高高的天空中。

有一天，我怀着既兴奋又紧张的心情，坐着飞行校车来到了这所空中学校。

当我走进学校的大门时，我被眼前的景象惊呆了。

学校的走廊是透明的，就像走在半空中一样。

我可以看到下面的白云像棉花糖一样，软绵绵的。

我的教室在学校的最顶层。

当我走进教室的时候，发现里面没有普通的桌椅，而是一个个像太空舱一样的学习座位。

每个座位上都有各种各样的按钮和屏幕。

我好奇地坐了进去，座位自动调整到最适合我的高度。

上课铃声响了，一位看起来非常和蔼的机器人老师走了进来。

这节课是地理课，老师轻轻按了一下讲台上的按钮，教室的四周立刻出现了世界各地的景象。

我们仿佛一下子就来到了炎热的非洲沙漠，感受到了炽热的阳光；接着又瞬间来到了寒冷的南极，看到了可爱的企鹅在冰面上摇摇摆摆地走着。

在课间休息的时候，我和同学们来到了学校的空中花园。

花园里种满了各种各样神奇的植物。

有会发光的花朵，到了晚上就像星星一样闪烁；还有会唱歌的小草，微风吹过，它们就发出美妙的声音。

有一次，我们在进行科学实验课的时候，不小心触发了一个奇怪的装置。

这个装置发出一道奇异的光芒，把我们都吸了进去。

等我们回过神来的时候，发现自己来到了一个神秘的地方。

这里有巨大的恐龙在漫步，天空中还飞着一些我们从来没有见过的奇怪鸟儿。

原来我们被传送到了恐龙时代。

我们都有点害怕，但是大家还是鼓起勇气，开始观察这些恐龙。

我们发现恐龙并不像我们想象的那么可怕，它们只是在自由自在地生活着。

我们还收集了一些恐龙的资料和样本，准备带回去研究。

最后，我们通过那个奇怪的装置又回到了空中学校。

这次奇妙的经历让我们对科学更加感兴趣了。

在这所空中学校里，每天都有新奇的事情发生。

它让我们在学习的同时，也能体验到前所未有的奇妙之旅。

这就是我心中最特别的学校。

The "king of Asian R&B" sharesfrom his heartNot every pop star would refer to his career as "a little detour onto the road of music." But then, David Tao is not your typical pop sensation.Tao burst onto the Asian music scene in 1997, winning two Golden Melody A wards in 1998 for Best Newcomer and Best Album Producer with his self-titled debut album. Since then, he has earned numerous awards throughout Asia as both a singer and producer. Though Tao has become known as "the king of Asian rhythm and blues," his most recent album, Soul Power, shows that his musical talent extends into pop, hip-hop and other genres as well. Tao's proteges, the Asian-American boy band Tension, have brought him further acclaim, as has his songwriting for other artists.Born in Hong Kong and raised in both Taiwan and the U.S., Tao's views and music show the influence of both cultures. Here, David Tao shares his thoughts about his music, background, dreams and more with Advanced Studio Classroom writer Amy Klein.Amy Klein: How do your childhood dreams compare with what you're doing now?David Ta When I was young, I never dreamed of being a musician. I was always very interested in many things and went through many phases. I've had jobs ranging from shoe salesman to one hour photofinisher to police officer. I majored in psychology and film, and after college I was planning to get into the film business. I still want to write and direct, although I've taken a little detour onto the road of music.Y our dreams change as you grow, but it's important to always have dreams and passions in life. I see a lot of people attend Ivy League schools and achieve academic excellence and then land great-paying, prestigious jobs but they are unhappy. Why? Usually because they are not doing what they enjoy. In essence, they are not fulfilling their dreams. That balance of being realistic and idealistic is very important in life.Discussion Questions :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::These discussion questions can serve as a starting point to guide you in talking about the article. Get together with a friend and discuss the questions that follow.中文翻译：陶吉吉現身說法亞洲節奏藍調之王的真情對話胡怡敏譯並非每個流行歌星都會用「繞道走向音樂之路」以形容自己的演藝生涯，但是話又說回來，陶吉吉並不是你一般看到的流行藝人。

教室的英语单词教室是一间由前面是讲台、后面是座位的大房子构成。

靠讲台的墙上有黑板，是老师上课、布置作业的地方。

后面是学生的座位，一般有四组，每组有八至九桌，每桌坐两个学生。

是学生接受知识、磨练意志的必经之路。

那么你知道是什么吗?下面来学习一下吧。

1：classroom2：theatre3：schoolroom教室的英语例句：教室里有30名学生。

There are thirty students in the classroom.这两间大教室分配给了我们。

The two large classrooms have been assigned to us.现在是休息时间，学生们一个接一个走出教室。

It was the time of break and students came out of classroom one after another.我讨厌他在教室抽烟。

I got sick of his smoking in the classroom.这所大学里有多少教室?How many schoolrooms are there in this college?教室里有八个学生。

There are eight students in the classroom.我们还有音乐教室和美术教室哦。

We also have music room and art rooms in the building.米莉跑回教室是因为她把杂志忘在教室里了。

Millie ran back to school because she had left her magazine in the classroom.他坐在教室的前面。

He sat in the front of the classroom.孩子们在欢笑声和喊叫声中换教室。

Children were changing classrooms amid laughter and shouts.教室里很闷热。

1. Rome Wasn't Built in a DayEnglish is an international language. Therefore, it is necessary for us to learn it. It can be rewarding or just a waste of time. It's up to you. It depends on how you study it. Here are some tips about learning English.First, don't be afraid to make mistakes. You will learn from them. Second, youspeak up! Finally, you mush be patient. Remember, "Rome wasn't built in a day."a little bit discourageduniversal普通话，国语Your stay here is just(or only) a waste of time.断断续续地starts, so he failed.tip (about) = advice (on)tip somebody on something tip vt.建议a good piece of advice 不说: a good advice对...有耐心2. How to Improve Your English p.9. Mack is talking to his friend Don.M: Hi, Don! How are you doing in your English class?D: Not so well, I'm afraid.M: What's the problem?D: I'm not imp roving. Tell me, how come your English is so good?M: Well, uh…I have an American girlfriend. D: Aha! That's it. Now I know what to do. (He runs off.)M: Hey, Come back! I was just kidding!funny farm 疯人院正式：mental asylum improve sth = make a lot of improvement in sthtalk to(with) sb about sth vi.talk sb into doing vt.说服When he gave a speech, we realized that He is a problem student.greeting 招呼语How are you doing in ...? or: How are you getting along? 近来怎么样？久违的老朋友还可以说：How areyou? or How have you been?Howdy 美国南部招呼语answer: Howdy blind date 相亲,盲目约会I am afraid (that省略) it is going to rain, so we can't go on a picnic. 我认为...(弱语气) What's the problem (with)? = What's wrong? = What's the matter (with)?goof around 浪费时间，混时间Aha, that's it. = Aha, I get it. = I understand.kidding = joking3. The City of Song p.13Listening to music is the favorite pastimeof many people all over the world. This is especially true for people living in Vienna, the city of song. Being the home of Mozart, this city is the birthplace of classical music concerts is often free of charge. And don't forget, Vienna isalso home to the world famous Vienna Boys' Choir. No wonder（难怪）people say of music.He is a potbelly.the world over adv. = around the world = 艺术大师，名作曲家发源地，诞生日classical 古典的 classic 经典的be free (of charge) 免费被...奴役发源地，老家杂物(可数)no wonder + clause adv.难怪 No wonder Bruce is in such a good shape, he excercises every day.4. He Who Hesitates Is Lost p.21 Mike is in Vienna with his girlfriend Daisy. M: Are you having a good time, Daisy? D: Are you kidding? I'm having the time of my life. I loved the concerts.can we do?D: Biking along the banks of the river Danube could be fun.M: It sounds like a great idea! D: Let's do it then.M: You're right. As they say, "He whoHe who works hard will beor: one, thoseI was lost in that music. 沉醉于= be While on vocation last year, I visited France and Italy. 渡假Chinese character 中国字 不说 Chinese wordshave a lot of fun = have a good time+doing stha lot of concertmonth. (put on 娱乐)糟Biking along the bank could be/can be/must be/is fun.Learning English is fun. fun 好玩(a goodtime) funny 滑稽 含义不同 fun man, funny manThe students made fun of the new kid of class. 嘲笑Bungee jumping looks like fun. It makes me nervous just to watch someone do it. It certainly takes a lot of guts to jump one thousand feet above the water with only a rope tied to your legs. It scares me just to thinkabout it. However, it is something I really want to do one day. Some people think I'mcrazy. They say to jump is foolish enough, agree. For me, to live a short and exciting life is far better than to live a long and boring one. What do you think?起源于 后接名词 watch someone do/doing do 强调事实 doing 强调正在进行guts (口语) = courage Bill does not have guts to ask Marry to go out for a date.被...绑在 he can not run away.be scared of = be frightened of Peter is scared of snakes.He scared me to death.He looked into the mirror and found he 蟑螂有出息get nowhere 没出息n.adj 疯子月亮(拉丁文) 相处容易的: I like Marry,because she's a very agreeable personality.Lisa and Bill are talking about their future. L: What's your goal in life, Bill?B: To fly in the sky and feel as free as a bird.L: That's easy.B: What do you mean? L: Go bungee jumping.B: You mush be kidding. It's too dangerous. L: Well, nothing ventured, nothing gained. (不入虎穴，焉得虎子)gained.鼓起勇Pearl 女人名,开创出 By going to school and studying hard, Sam carved out a good career of his future.Peter and Bruce are as busy as bees.midnight?take it easy 放松点7. Doctor Death p.39Whether very sick people should be helped to end their own lives is a question many people cannot answer. However,done this more than twenty times is known to everyone.They call him Doctor Death. Others say what he is doing is merciful. They call it mercy killing.Whether Dr.Kevorkian should be allowed to continue doing this is a real problem forthe government. There seem to be two sides to the argument. Which side are you on?幽灵般的万圣节one's own lifeWhen the movie came to an end, many people were crying. 结束night.Every rule has its exception. = There is an exception to every rule.With an exception of =exceptinconvenient 不方便 不说：Are you convenient? 而说：Are you free?That he doesn't study makes me angry.名词从句 that 不能省安乐死观其友，知其人8. No Hearts or No Brains? P.52 Helen and Dick are talking about theH: I don't understand how people canthink Dr. Kevorkian is doing the right thing.not that bad, is it?H: Don't you know ? Where there is life, there is hope.who want to die are suffering. It's better that they go quickly and painlessly. H: All you men have no hearts.D: And all you women have no brains.We teach our children tonumber by heart. 默背at heart 本性上绞尽脑汁 I stayed up all night and beat my brains, but I couldn't think of the answer.understanding = considerate = thoughtful 体谅的To my understanding, .... = To my knowledge, .... (放句首)就我所知 kangaroo 袋鼠that bad = so badWhere there is a will, there is a way. 有志者，事竟成9. Be Thoughtful p.28Being thoughtful simply means thinking of others before yourself. What you say or do will have an effect on others. So it isimportant that you think before you say or do anything. In this way, you can avoid hurtingothers' feelings. Moreover, a thoughtlessrelationship.people. 体谅mean to do 打算做 mean doing 意味着 When I say I mean to do it, I mean it.（我说真的）俚easy).feelings 感情 scold责骂破坏(少用)= remember同样地token today doesn’t look any better. What goes around comes around. 10. What Are Friends For?Jane meets her old friend, Fred. J: Hi, Fred! How's everything?F: Not so good, I'm afraid. Supporting a family is becoming more and more difficultthese days.J: What you say can't be more true. Everything is so expensive. I can hardly make ends meet myself.F: Oh, really? Do you need any money? What I have is not much, but I can loan you some.J: I'm OK. Thanks for being so thoughtful anyway.F: What are friends for?meet sbto reach a compromise招呼语 greeting ：How are you?How have you been?How are you getting along?How is everything? Polite behavior蟑螂经常缩写为roach 养家 back you up 支持 I couldn't care less. 我一点也不在乎 hardly = almost not收支平衡We are in need of more parks in our city. = We need more.... 小气的说的过去，混过 11. Power without PollutionPollution is a big problem in almost all the big cities of the world. City people are, therefore, becoming more and more worried about how they can get rid of pollution. They are also concerned about whether the government is doing enough to protect the environment.However, people in Ireland don't have these worries. They are sure that they have found the answer to the problem.create power without creating pollution. This method is sosuccessful that other countries are thinking of doing the same. Why not? What works for Ireland can work for any other country.I am ready. = I am all set.Don't pollute this river.停电During the power failure, the lights usually go out.a big problem = a serious problemYou should rid yourself of that bad habit of smoking.concerned = worriedPeople in Ireland, however, don't have these worries.People in Ireland don't, however, have these worries.answer to = solution tocreate / produce / generate12. Stop the NoiseMr. Chen is talking to his neighbor Mrs. Wang.C: May I have a word with you?W: Sure. What's the problem?C: It's about your son. I'm tired of his making so much noise at all hours of the day.C: I'm sure he's not. But we can do without the noise pollution, you know?W: You're absolutely right. By the way, how was your party last night? It sure sounded like you had a greattime.C: Uh… poorlyMy girlfriend and I had a chat at a shop yesterdayhave a word with sb about sth = talk with(to) sb about sthhave words with = argumentstingy 小气sure = of course = you bet（年轻人用的俚语）be in love with 状态fall in love with 动作I am tired. 累I am tired of sth = I am sick of sth 厌烦I am tired of that 从句错变化1: I am tired of the fact that 从句变化2: I am tired of sb's V-ing 所有格I am curious about that he studies hard. 错变化：I am curious about the fact that he studies hard.或：I am curious about his studying hard. that 不能做介词的宾语on purpose = with intention = intentionally can do without 没有...也可以can't do without 没有...就不行It sure sounds like ... sure / like 口语用法13. Health Comes FirstSmoking is bad in that it is harmful to one's health. In spite of the fact that doctors have even warned that it causes cancer, people still keep on smoking. In some Western countries, however, people are beginning to kick the bad habit. They realize that health should come first. To help them quit smoking, there are laws against cigarette advertising and smoking inpublic places. This is praiseworthy except that Western countries are now selling cigarettes in the East in greater numbers than ever. That they are doing this isput out my cigaretteonce and for all 断然地, 坚决地Health comes first. 健康至上Health is wealth. Health is above wealth. miser 守财奴Dogs can be dangerous, in that（=because）, they can bite.be in good/poor healthin spite of = despite + the fact that 从句keep (on) V-ing on 可省略If you keep studying, you will master English.kick the bad habit of smoking get rid of Bob realized his dream after graduating from college.Peter placed an advertisement in the newspaper for a helper. 登广告He is a nice guy except that he smokes. ...than ever(before) 加不加before均可That they are doing this is immoral, don't不朽的14. Quit Cold Turkey（一次戒掉不再犯，一劳永逸，）Jane is talking to her boyfriend.J: You promised me that you were going to give up smoking. What's that in your hand? B: I'm sorry. I really want to except that （只不过是）every time I get nervous, I can't help smoking.J: That's just an excuse.B: No. It's true. I've tried everything:works.J: Well, if you want to be with me, you'll just have to quit cold turkey.B: That will work!quit asking me so many questionsquit cold turkey cold turkey(adv) = all at once 一劳永逸stand for 代表Edward promise Sally to meet her at six. You promised me that you would meet me at six, but you were late.I promise to help you with the dishes after dinner.Tom made a promise to Sally to marry her. Tom made a promise to Sally that he would marry her.I can't help smoking. = I can't help but smoke.I'd like to go with you except that I am too tired.whenever = every timeEvery time I go fishing, I catch nothing. I'll be true to sb. = I'll be faithful to sb. meditation 打坐，冥想a stick of gum = a piece of gum15. Don't Rely on Luck!Passing exams is every student's dream. Failing them is their nightmare. So, to realize their dreams, many students try anything. They even go to fortunetellers, buy lucky charms and follow old customs. In Korea, many students bury something personal in the university they want to enter. They believe thatthese things will act as magnets and "pull" them into the university. Whether it works or not, nobody really knows. At least it does ease the students' minds about passing exams. Remember, though, you can't always relyon luck. There is no substitute for hard work.don't rely on luck 勿心存侥幸bill 纸钞pass the exam fail the exam flunk the exam(俚,fail)dream a sweet dream 做了一个梦I dreamed about/of you lastnight. dream about/of kissing sb 梦见I had a nightmare dream last night.I have a dream. ?parasol 阳伞be buried inMy father was buried in military cemetery. Peter is always buried in his work.Do as the roman do.In Australia I acted as Peter's interpreter. 口译员ease one's mind16. Study or Flunk p.101Kim bumps into her classmate, Pak.K: What's the matter, Pak? You look depressed. Did someone just die or what? P: Well, someone is going to soon.K: Oh, my God! Really? Who is it?P: Me. I flunked the exam and my dad's going to kill me.K: How come you flunked? I thought you did everything the fortuneteller told you to do.P: I thought so, too. I was sure of passing. That's why I went to see him this morning. K: Well, what did he say?P: He said I flunked because I did everything very well except that I forgot one thing.K: What's that?P: I didn't study!My teacher failed/flunked me.Don't fail me. = Don't let me down. 不要让我失望disappointedgrade 分数You have a failing grade. bump into (口) encounter 正式词I feel encouraged by his words.It is hot here or what?Who is it? It's me.exaggerate v.夸大I don't think so.(常用) = I think not.sb be sure of sth = sb be sure that 从句Bruce is a fine guy except that he is stingy. 17. A Computer Car p.105You are in a strange city. It's late at night and you're tired. But you can't find your hotel. You sigh a deep sigh. It seems like you are dreaming a terrible dream. What is happening?This situation often happens to people who travel by car. But it may become a thing of the past. New auto computers are being designed to tell you how to reach your destination. A small screen in your car displaysa map of the city and shows you where you are. Just give the computer the name of your hotel. You'll see it on the map. To top it off, a voice will give you directions while you drive. With a car like this, what else would you expect.He is a stranger to music. 一点不懂Music is closed book to Bruce.lose in town 城中迷路sigh a deep sigh = heave a sigh 叹了一口气It seems like + 从句口语中fiction storyIn a dangerous situation, you should get away.They reached the top of the mountain on foot.cafe 法语coffee shop 英语reach one's destinationThere are many computers on display at that trade show.to top it off = in additionWe had a great meal. To top it off, the dessert is excellent.18. Nothing is perfectThe computer in Dan's car is helping him reach his hotel.D: OK, computer, how do we get there? C: go one block and take a left.D: that looks easy. (He turns right.)C: Left! I said "left", you idiot!"D: Sorry! Wow, you don't have to get so angry.C: I'm sorry. I guess I'm just having a bad day.D: a bad day? You're a computer! How can you have a bad day?C: Well, I think I've got a virus.D: Ha! And I thought computers could never be wrong.Practice makes perfect. 熟能生巧perfect lightbulb = make lightbulb perfect 读音不同fix = repair He is a young repairman. take a left = make a left turn = turn left in a good mood 心情On rainy day, I am often in a bad mood.I am in a mood for dance, let's go to Disco. 想要My teacher is angry with me, because I flunked the test.Today is not my day. 今天真倒霉Singing is a good way to let out one's emotion. 发泄情绪You can't go wrong studying English with Bruce.She wronged him by annoying him. 伤害19. Blame it on MenWhat's the real reason women get fat? It's not chocolate or ice cream. According to a recent report, whichwas published in London, it's men! A magazine suggested men have a special warning written on their foreh- eads:" I can make you fat!" what do you think of that idea?The report claims that when women fall in love, they tend to eat more. When they get married, they cook more.And when they get pregnant, of course, they gain weight. They blame it on men. So, girls, if you want to loseweight, you don't have to go on a diet: just dump your boyfriends!thin 更苗条slender 苗条Mother blamed me for breaking the window, but my kid broher did it.The farmers blamed their poor crops on the weather. 怪罪two chocolates two icecreams 指种类icecream 不可数two scoops of icecreamaccording to me 错应为I thinkI'll have my hair cut/done this weekend. How do you like this song? How do you feel about this song? What do you think of this song?tend to He tend to get angry. bulimia 贪食症anorexia 厌食症She is expecting her baby. 她怀孕了When is your baby due? 什么时候生下来？20 A Weighty ProblemEve and Adam are talking.E: Do you know I've put on 5 kilos since going out with you?A: Why's that?E: You're always taking me to fancy restaurants.A: Well, you don't have to eat so much when we eat out, you know.E: But I can't resist all the delicious food. A: Besides, it's not cheap.E: I guess you're right. Maybe I should start cooking again. (Adam turns pale.) A: Uh… Let's just forget about your weight problem, OK? I don't care how fat you are. E: really?I wish you happy landings. 一路平安a bad cook 厨师不应为cooker 饭店厨师应为chefa weight problempun n.vi.vt.双关语If you drink too much beer, you'll put on a lot of weight.The word "kilo" is short for the kilogram. date = go on a date = go out withfancy restaurant 豪华饭馆eat out 下馆子Betty can't resist my charm.I don't understand it, my dog won't eat my delious cooking.inviting 诱人的stingy miserfat chance 门都没有pale 脸色苍白gray(美) grey(英) 头发白了I couldn't care less. 不在乎I don't care for that.21 Coffee BathingWhen the Japanese as you "Would you like some coffee?" think twice before you answer. In Japan, it is quite popular to have a "coffee hath." For about US$20, you can get a ground coffee bath; that is, they "boil" you in coffee. The coffee smells good, but you'll probably feel the heat. It sounds like fun, doesn't it? Well, the Japanese don't do it for fun. They believe it helps cure diseases. Who knows? Maybe it's true. But in spite of what they say, I'll just take my coffee in a cup, thank you. bath n. take a bathbathe vi. bathing-suit泳衣stink vi.发臭Look before you leap. 三思而后行Hair dyeing is popular with the youth.I bought this book for ten dollars.grind 研磨If you want to master English or any language, you have to put your nose to the grindstone. 孜孜不息boiled water 开水boiling water 正在开的水sounds like fun 有趣do sth for fun i.e. I father studied English for fun.make fun of 取笑soaking wet 全身湿透的a tube of ointment 一条药膏22. Whiskey or Coffee?Jack and his Japanese friend, Norie, are on their way home from school.N: what a hard day I had at school! I feel like having a coffee or something.J: Me too.N: Let's go to Rick"s Coffee Shop.J: That sounds good.(They are at the coffee shop.)N: What kind of coffee do you like?J: I feel like having an Irish coffee.N: Ok. I'll have the same.(After two cups Norie is drunk.)N: Why am I feeling tipsy?J: There's whiskey in Irish coffee, you know.N: Why didn't you tell me? Boy, it can be dangerous to have a simple cup of coffee with an American.liquor 酒精饮料alcohol 酒精wine 葡萄酒Wiskey is a kind of liquir,that is very high alcohol.be made of 可还原be made from 不可还原There was a motorcycle in my(or "the") way on my way downtown. 挡路I was flunked by my teacher.I flunked my test.I feel like seeing the movie. 想要feel like sth 感觉象timid 胆小的a cup of coffee two cups of coffee 口语中用two coffeea coffee to go please 口语中用I like a pizza or something.me too = so do I = I do too me neither 否定That sounds good. 或者说That sounds like a good idea.How do you like your coffee?I like my coffee black.I like my coffee with cream and suger please.I have the same coffee as I usually do. get drunk 喝醉了My brother is always complaining about the weather.23. Earthquake Survival TipsWould you know what to do during a really big earthquake? Experts have looked into the matter carefully.It may be worth your while to look over the following tips they have for us. If the ground begins shaking while you are driving, pull over and stay in your car. If you are in a building,try to get near a strong wall. The corner of a room or the space under a big doorway is the safest. As soon as the quake is over, check the gas pipe in the building. Gas fires often result from earthquakes. These tipsmay prove to be lifesavers. We should, therefore, keep them in mind. Remember to always hope for the best butprepare for the worst.nasal adj.n.鼻的，鼻音的I sound a little bit nasal today.I called in sick yesterday, because I felt under the weather. 打电话请病假tip 方法，秘诀give sb some tips on sthLet me give you a tip on how to swim better.Let me tip you on how to swim better. why to do 错look into 调查i.e. The police looked into the case with care.My brother is an expert in golf. = My brother is expert in golf.精通于Studying English is worth your while. = It is worth your while to study English.look over = examine i.e. The teacher looked over the students' composition. While you are driving, (you should) pull over and stay in your car.convertible car 无顶的敞篷车doorway 门框Quake is short for Earthquake.His success resulted from his hard work. His hard work resulted in his success. keep them in mind24. Just Like a WomanJenny and Andy are having a cup of coffee at a café.J: Hey, Andy. Did you feel that earthquake yesterday?A: Sure. I was at work. Some of the women in the office felt dizzy and screamed.J: You know, the ground shook so violently that I was terrified.A: That sounds just like how a woman would feel.J: I guess we women should be brave like you, Huh?A: Of course! (Jenny shakes the table with her leg.) Aaagh! Earthquake! Help! (He gets under the table.)J: Look at you ___I was just playing. You're worse than a woman. You even sounded worse than the women atthe office.A: Uh… I knew it was just a joke. I was only trying to scare you.J: Ha! I bet!cowardly adj. coward n.womanly adj.女人味manly motherlyfatherlyMy teacher, Mr.Brown, is very fatherly, so we all like him.sb come to n./V-ing 一谈到hi: greeting hey: paying attention to sb be at work 在上班I just blew my nose. 擤鼻涕handkerchief 手帕Poor Bruce is always at work, but lucky Peter is usually at rest.hardworking 努力的some of my ... 不对：some + n.dizzy 头晕的，恶心的When he was young, he was free of his father.TV-violence 抽象词The teacher punished Sam after he played a joke on her.I am scared of / terrified of / frightened of25. Restaurant Dos and Don'tsWhen you want to eat at a Western restaurant, you should first consider making a reservation. If not, you risk having to wait for a long time for a table. When eating, the Japanese and some Chinese are in the habit of slurping their food. By doing so, they show their host how much they like the food. Westerners find eating soup this way most unpleasant. They also consider picking one's teeth and putting on makeup at the table no-nos. and when it comes to tipping, they just leave some money on the table. The amount is up to you, but it's usually 15 to 20 percent of the check.Don't forget dot your "i"s and cross your "t"s. 注意细节Make sure you dot your "i"s and cross your "t"s. Make sure your all detail correct. lower case 小写consider + V-ingIf you want to improve your English, you should consider practicing it more.I'd like to make a reservation for a table for ten please.soaking wet 全身湿透parasol 阳伞umbrellasunbathe 日光浴He is in the habit of getting up early. unpleasent 不愉快的clear soup 清汤thick soup 浓汤soups 复数指种类 a bowl of soupeat the soup while it is hot.no-nos 禁忌，不可做之事check 支票，(15-20%)账单Before you study foreign language, you should know dos and don'ts26. The Missing TipChen is in America. His American friend, Daisy, suggested having lunch with him at a restaurant.C: Why's that waiter so angry?D: Those people who just left didn't seem to give him any tip, which made him angry. C: Is that absolutely necessary here?D: Kind of. It's the custom. You can't really avoid leaving at least a small tip.C: But suppose the service is bad?D: In that case, of course, we don't leave one.C: And does the waiter know that's why you didn't give him a tip?D: Exactly. It's just like telling him off. C: No wonder he's so angry.D: Well, in fact, the people did leave him a tip, but that kid over there took it.We tipped the waiter with a lot of money, because his service was so good.I tipped the waiter ten dollars for his excent service.give sb money as a tip for sth 不说：I give sb ten dollars tip 而说：give sb ten-dollar tipdaisy 小黄花petal 花瓣I am sorry sir, after I sever them, I come back to wait on you. 或用: server you口语: be angry at/with 混用The rude bus-driver lost his temper with the old woman.tell sb off = scold sbmischievous = naughty 顽皮的27. Thank Your Lucky StarsI remember when I was a young boy, life was tough. My parents made me do many things for them. For example,they had me do the laundry, the dishes and the house cleaning. They even got me to work part-time to helpwith the family expenses. If I was naughty, they would spank me. They would not let me go outside the housefor days.Nowadays, life is quite different for kids. Parents can't force them to do anything. On the contrary, itseems as if children can get their parents to do anything for them. Parents and teachers are even afraid tospank children for fear of being sued. It amazes me , therefore, whenever I hear youngsters complain.Instead, they should be thanking their lucky stars.pleasanttough = hard 艰苦的修饰人：凶恶的do two loads of laundry 不说：do laundry, do dishes 要加定冠词或其他修饰词I'll have my house painted next Monday. spank sb 打屁股spare the rod, spoil the child. 孩子不打不成器ground 禁锢For fear of failing, Ted stay upstudy/studying all night.He sued me breaking the contract. 28. Going on a DietLittle Johnny is talking to his mother.J: How come you always make me do things I don't want to?M: What do you mean?J: Well, for instance, you always force me to eat steaks, pork chops and chicken, day in and day out.M: Ok. What do you want?J: All I want is vegetables and fruit from now on.M: What's wrong with you? Are you sick? J: No, but I want to go on a diet.M: Why?J: Everyone's calling me Fatty at school. M: Oh… I get it now.be on business 出差go on a picnicgo on a trip be on a tripI haven't seen John for a while. He is on the trip. He'll be back on the weekend. What do you mean by asking me to tell you sentence?enableshort-circuitout of one's mind 精神不正常what do you mean by this word? 这个字什么意思？pork chop 猪排chicken 鸡肉chickens 活鸡From now on, Peter will double my pay. daydream 白日梦helnet 头盔29. Just a DreamOne day I was at home listening to music when suddenly I felt a pain in my neck. As I tried to turn my head,I head my neck crack. I got the fright of my life. I was so scared that I could feel my legs trembling."What's the matter with me?" I thought to。