(中级)英语口语对话Lesson 8

英语口语999句 Lesson800：03.00][00：03.10]We are good friends. 我们是好朋友。

[00：11.77]What's your trouble? 你哪儿不舒服?[00：19.22]You did fairly well! 你干得相当不错1 [00：27.86]Clothes make the man. 人要衣装。

[00：35.46]Did you miss the bus? 你错过公共汽车了? [00：43.70]Don't lose your head. 不要惊慌失措。

[00：52.27]He can't take a joke. 他开不得玩笑。

[01：00.69]He owes my uncle $100. 他欠我叔叔100美元。

[01：11.56]How are things going? 事情进展得怎样? [01：20.13]How are you recently? 最近怎么样?[01：27.80]I know all about it. 我知道相关它的一切。

[01：36.44]It really takes time. 这样太耽误时间了。

[01：45.19]It's against the law. 这是违法的。

[01：52.78]Love me，love my dog. (谚语)爱屋及乌。

[02：00.63]My mouth is watering. 我要流口水了。

[02：08.59]Speak louder，please. 说话请大声点儿。

[02：16.94]This boy has no job. 这个男孩没有工作。

[02：25.87]This house is my own. 这所房子是我自己的。

[02：34.62]What happened to you? 你怎么了?[02：41.71]You are just in time. 你来得正是时候。

Summary: Nick and Vanessa talk about the history of skateboarding. In this radio broadcast, Vanessa and Nick are in the middle of a live show in a radio studio.Listen to their conversation and answer the question that follows about the main idea.Dialogue:Vanessa: Hello, and welcome to the Health Freaks show. Today we’re talking about skateboarding… I’m sure that many of you think it’s a relatively new sport, but Nick, did you know that skateboarding has been around since the 50’s?Nick: Really? That long?Vanessa: Yep… it actually originated in California and became known as sidewalk surfing.Nick: I guess it must have been similar to windsurfingVanessa: Yeah, a lot… early skaters imitated surfing styles and moves to a large extent.Nick: And what did they use back then as skateboards?Vanessa: The first skaters were pretty inventive! They used wooden boxes or planks with roller skate wheels attached on them.Nick: Where there’s a will there’s a way! But how did things change in the 60’s? I know that it really took off…Vanessa: Right, it became something of a craze. In fact it was so popular that manufacturers started building skateboards and they even put together teams to promote their early skateboards.Nick: Wow! Sounds like skateboarding was becoming a big thing!Vanessa: Actually it became so big that in 1965 the international championships were broadcast on national TV.Nick: Why are most people under the impression that skateboarding took off in the 70’s, when commercial skateboards hit the market?Vanessa: Probably because its popularity dropped in 1966 and remained low until the early 70’s?Nick: You might be right!Vanessa: Or you might have probably associated its popularity with the development of equipment specially designed for skateboarding.Nick: Technological advances did their trick too!Vanessa: They certainly did! Otherwise skateboarding would just be history.Now answer the following question…What are Vanessa and Nick talking about? They’re talking about the history of skateboarding.Now listen again to the dialogue in parts. After each part there will be 3 to 4 questions on the details...Part 1Vanessa: Hello, and welcome to the Health Freaks show. Today we’re talking about skateboarding… I’m sure that many of you think it’s a relatively new sport, but Nick, did you know that skateboarding has been around since the 50’s?Nick: Really? That long?Vanessa: Yep… it actually originated in California and became known as sidewalk surfing.Nick: I guess it must have been similar to windsurfingVanessa: Yeah, a lot… early skaters imitated surfing styles and moves to a large extent.Nick: And what did they use back then as skateboards?Vanessa: The first skaters were pretty inventive! They used wooden boxes or planks with roller skate wheels attached on them.Nick: Where there’s a will there’s a way! But how did things change in the 60’s? I know that it really took off…Now answer some questions…1. What does Nick mean when he says: “That long?” “That long” shows our surprise at how long something has been going on.2. What does Nick mean when he says: “where there’s a will there’s a way!”? We use ‘Where there’s a will there’s a way”when we want to say that when we really want to accomplish something, we’ll find a way to do it. 3. Nick says: “But how did things change in the 60’s? I know that it really took off…”. What does take off mean? Take off means to become popular and successful. Now listen to the second part of the dialogue.Part 2Vanessa: Right, it became something of a craze. In fact it was so popular that manufacturers started building skateboards and they even put together teams to promote their early skateboards.Nick: Wow! Sounds like skateboarding was becoming a big thing!Vanessa: Actually it became so big that in 1965 the international championships were broadcast on national TV.Nick: Why are most people under the impression that skateboarding took off in the 70’s, when commercial skateboards hit the market?Vanessa: Probably because its popularity dropped in 1966 and remained low until the early 70’s?Nick: You might be right!Vanessa: Or you might have probably associated its popularity with the development of equipment specially designed for skateboarding.Nick: Technological advances did their trick too!Vanessa: They certainly did! Otherwise skateboarding would just be history.Now answer some questions…1. Vanessa says: “it became something of a craze.” What does “craze” mean? “Craze” is an activity that is unusually popular for a short time only.2. Nick says: “Why are most people under the impression that skateboarding took off in the 70’s?”. What does “under the impression” mean? When someone is under the impression it means that he’s wrong to believe something.3. Nick says: “Technological advances did their trick too!” What does “did the trick” mean? When something does the trick, it helps you accomplish what you want or need.GLOSSARY1. Associate (verb): to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else e.g. Most people associate this brand with good quality.2. Craze (noun): usually singular an activity, object or idea that is extremely popular, usually for a short time e.g. Cycling shorts were the latest craze/(all) the craze that year.3. Imitate (verb): to behave in a similar way to someone or something else, or to copy the speech or behavior, etc. of someone or something e.g. Some of the younger pop bands try to imitate their musical heroes from the past.4. Inventive (adjective): able to think of new and interesting ideas e.g. He is very inventive, always dreaming up new gadgets for the home.5. Originate (verb): come from a particular place, time, situation, etc e.g. Although the technology originated in the UK, it has been developed in the US.6.Plank (noun): a long narrow flat piece of wood or similar material, of the type used for making floors e.g. oak/concrete planks7. Promote (verb): to encourage the popularity, sale, development or existence of something e.g. Advertising companies are always having to think up new ways to promote products.8. Relatively (adverb): in comparison with other similar things or with what you expect e.g. He's a relatively good squash player.9. Sidewalk (noun): a path with a hard surface beside one or both sides of a road, that people walk on. e.g. Cars parked on the sidewalk will e removed by the police. 10. Take off (phrasal verb): to suddenly start to be successful or popular e.g. Her singing career has just begun to take off.Practice using the words in the glossary. Choose the most appropriate word from the glossary to complete the following sentences.1. Children should be taught to wait on the before crossing the __road.2. Greenpeace works to__ awareness of the dangers that threaten our planet today.3. There was__ little protest after the referees unfair decision.4. I always __the smell of baking with my childhood5. It didn’t take long for the iPod to __.6. The __for health foods has become big business.7. The game of Lacrosse is thought to have__ among the native peoples of Alaska.8. She has a highly __mind.9. They produce artificial chemicals which exactly__ natural ones.10. We used a to cross the ditch.1. sidewalk2. promote3. relatively4. associate5. take off6. craze7. originated8. inventive9. imitate 10. plank。

英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 1: Yoga英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 2:Bubblegum Mary英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 3: Balcony Gardening英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 4：Crock Wrestling英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 5:Crocodiles in Queensland英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 6: Hip Hop Music英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 7: Jeet Kune Do英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 8: Skateboarding英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 9: The Empire State Building英语口语对话（中级）Lesson10：The History of the Oscars英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 1: YogaSummary:Vanessa and Denise are talking about yoga.Welcome to the Learning English Pod casts produced by the Hellenic American Union.In this broad cast, Vanessa, Denise and Nick are in the mid dle of a live show in a radio studio. Listen to their conversation and answer the question that follows about the main idea.Dialogue:Vanessa: Wel come to the Health Freaks Show. Denise is here with us today to tell us a few things about yoga and its benefits. Nick you might wanna listen carefully if you really wanna get rid of those back pains of yours. Denise?Denise: Hi, everyone. Well, Nick, yoga could be the answer to your problems. Yoga experts claim they can help people with back problems. Nick: Hmm… can they? Cause I’m not fit at all, you know …The bottom line is that my job is quite sed entary and … I guess, you think I’m trying to justify myself but.. OK. I have to be hones t. I can’t really remember the last time I went to the gym to work out.Denise: I get the picture Nick! It’s kinda ironic, though. I mean, you’re the co-presenter of a health show, after all…Nick: Right! Anyway, can peopl e like me take up yoga? Denise: They most certainly can.., and, the sooner the better. You see yoga isn’t just a better treatment for back pain it’s THE treatment!Nick: So yoga can actually lessen the pain?英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 2:Bubbl egum MaryNick: Today our special guest is the famous clown Bubblegum Mary Vanessa: Hi Bubblegum Mary. How did you start clowning? Bubblegum Mary: I am a self-taught clown, but I studied Drama in college.Vanessa: I was wondering, does a clown ever feel blue? Bubblegum Mary: Oh, yes. And when that happens, I hit the shops! Nick: Bubblegum Mary, your unique character is adored by thousands…Vanessa: And we all love your hilarious facial expressions.., your comical voice.., and your truly lively appearance… I guess they’re the reason for your success. What’s your m ost unforgettable clowning experience?Bubblegum Mary:Thank you for your kind words…My most unforgettable experience? Hmm… It was five years ago during a Halloween event I was booked for. That’s when I met my husband, who, by the way, was also dressed up as a clown. Nick:Isn’t that funny! Vanessa: How interesting! Thank you so much Bubblegum Mary for joining us today. We’ll now take a quick break.Now get ready to answer some questions…1. Bubblegum Mary says “I’m a self taught clown.”What does she mean? She’s learned clowning on her own.2. Vanessa asks Bubblegum Mary “I was wondering, does a clownever feel blue?” What does Vanessa mean? She would like to know if clowns ever feel sad. 3. Bubblegum Mary says “When that happens, I hit the shops.” What do es she mean? When she gets sad, she goes shopping in order to get over her sadness.4. Nick says “Isn’t that funny!” What does he mean?GLOSSARY1.Adore (verb): to like or love something very muche.g. Don’t you just adore that dress!2. Blue (adjective): sad or depressede.g. what’s wrong with you? You’ve been looking blue all week.3.Book (verb): to arrange with a hotel, restaurant, theatre to have a room, table, seat etc. on a particular date.e.g. I’d like to book a table for two at 8 o’clock.4.Clown (+ around) (verb): (often disapproving) to behave in a silly way, usually in order to make other people laugh.e.g. Stop clowning around and get to work!ical (adjective): funny or amusing because of being strange or unusual.e.g. I find the whole situation comical. I mean, whoever heard of a dog being bitten by a man!6.Expression (noun): a look on a persons face which shows their thoughts.e.g. There was a worried expression on her face.7.Hilarious (adjective): extremely funnye.g. Sam told me a hil arious joke yesterday. I couldn’t stop laughing.8.Self-taught (adjective): when someone has learnt something without any formal lessonse.g. Elvis was a self taught guitarist. He never had a lesson in his life.9.Unforgettable (adjective): something you cannot forget, usually because it is so beautiful, interesting, enjoyable etc.e.g. an unforgettable experience10.Unique (adjective): the only one of its kinde.g. Houdini had a unique talent for escapologyPractice using the words in the glossary.Choose the most appropriate word from the glossary to complete the following sentences.1. Do you know Pete? He’s __ .2. Everyone’s fingerprints are __.3. His __changed from amusement to surprise.4. Nobody taught me how to type. I’m __.5. She __working with children and animals.6. The music is what makes the movie so _-.7. The people in the carnival all wore__ hats with bells on.8. Try to be a little more serious and stop __about.9. Watching comedy shows always stop me feeling _-.10. You should __your tickets to the circus early to avoid disappointment.英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 3: Balcony GardeningDialogue:Vanessa: Hey Nick, guess where I spend my vacation last summer –in Crete!! Nick: Wow, lucky you, it must have been a blast! Vanessa: It sure was! It was just gorgeous, especially all the flowers on my hotel balcony.Nick: Why? What was so special about it?Vanessa: Oh, it was just … beautiful! There were so many different flowers and plants on it that it looked like… I don’t know how to describe it to you… like the Garden of Eden in miniature maybe? There wer e lots of flowers we don’t have here like jasmine, which smells great.Nick: Wow, sounds wonderful! Balcony gardening is just getting started here in Toronto.Vanessa:Now, here’s Lisa live from Toronto on line one to tell us more about balcony gardening.Vanessa: Hi, Lisa.Nick: Hi there, Lisa.Lisa: Hi. Balcony gardening is one of the latest trends in TO. Tony, here, is going to tell us about how he has turned his balcony into a small lush sanctuary.Tony: Hi all. Well, because of the weather in Canada balcony gardening is probably not as easy as it might be in Greece. For starters my condo is way up on the 24th floor with a balcony facing north –strike one. Strike two is the fact we’re so high up, so there’s less moisture in the atmosphere. But even though my balcony is very small, I’ve still managed to create a pretty impressive garden. All you need is patience and a green thumb.Lisa: You certainly seem to have both Tony. Back to you Vanessa and Nick.Now answer the following question…What are Vanessa, Lisa, Tony and Nick talking about? They’re talking about balcony gardening in Greece and in Toronto.Now listen again to the dialogue in parts. After each part there will be 3 to 4 questions on the details...Part 1Vanessa: Hey Nick, guess where I spend my vacation last summer –in Crete!! Nick: Wow, lucky you, it must have been a blast! Vanessa: It sure was! It was just gorgeous, especially all the flowerson my hotel balcony.Nick: Why? What was so special about it?Vanessa:Oh, it was just … beautifu l! There were so many different flowers and plants on it that it looked like… I don’t know how to describe it to you… like the Garden of Eden in miniature maybe? There were lots of flowers we don’t have here like jasmine, which smells great.Nick: Wow, sounds wonderful! Balcony gardening is just getting started here in Toronto.Vanessa: Now, here’s Lisa live from Toronto on line one to tell us more about balcony gardening.Now answer some questions…1. Nick says: “Wow, lucky you, it must have been a blast!” What does “blast” mean? The word “blast” is used to describe an exciting experience or event.2. What does Nick express when he says: “Wow, sounds wonderful!” He expresses his surprise and pleasure.3. Why does Nick ask Vanessa: “What was so special about it?”Because he wants to find out more about Vanessa’s hotel balcony on Crete. Back at the radio studio again; Vanessa and Nick are talking to Lisa and Tony live from his condo in Toronto…Part 2Vanessa: Hi, Lisa.Nick: Hi there, Lisa.Lisa: Hi. Balcony gardening is one of the latest trends in TO. Tony, here, is going to tell us about how he has turned his balcony into a small lush sanctuary.Tony: Hi all. Well, because of the weather in Canada balcony gardening is probably not as easy as it might be in Greece. For starters my condo is way up on the 24th floor with a balcony facing north –strike one. Strike two is the fact we’re so high up, so there’s less moisture in the atmosphere. But even though my balcony is very small, I’ve still managed to create a pretty impressive garden. All you need is patience and a green thumb. Lisa: You certainly seem to have both Tony. Back to you Vanessa and Nick.Now answer some questions…1. Tony says: “…my condo is way up on the 24th floor…” What does “way up” mean? Way up means high up.2. Tony says: “B ut even though my balcony is very small, I’ve still managed to create a pretty impressive garden.” What do you think “impressive” means? When something is impressive it is so nice or beautiful that you admire it.3. What does Tony mean when he says: “All you need is patienceand a green thumb.”? He means you need nothing else except patience and a talent for gardening.GLOSSARY1.Blast (noun): an exciting or enjoyable experience or event, often a party.e.g. You should have come with us last night, we had a real blast!2.Lush (adjective): (1) (of places, furniture, decoration, etc.) expensive and luxurious. E.g. a lush carpet (2) A lush area has a lot of green, healthy plants, grass and trees. E.g. lush green valleys3.Moisture (noun): water in very small drops. Most plants need moisture in order to grow. E.g. Cactuses do not need a lot of moisture. That is why they are found in dry climates.4.Pretty (adverb): informally pretty is used to mean “quite.”E.g. The house has four bedrooms, so it's pretty big.5.Sanctuary (noun): a safe place, one that offers protection, peace and quiet.E.g. If I want some peace and quiet, I take sanctuary in my study.6.Trend (noun): a change in a situation or in the way people see or do things.E.g. The trend at the moment is towards a more natural and less made-up look. 7.Turn into (verb): to change something into something else.E.g. Peter turned his basement into a pool room.8.Way up (prepositional phrase): high up.e.g. Can you see that plane, way up there?英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 4：Crock WrestlingIn this broadcast, Nick, Vanessa, and Lyn, are in the middle of a live show in a radio studio. Listen to their conversation and answer the question that follows about the main idea.Dialogue:NICK: Our next live report is from Australia, home of the late Steve Irwin the famous Crocodile Hunter.VANESSA: And also home of many adventurers like Patrick who’s a biologist specializing in crocodiles. Lyn, what can you tell us. I believe you have a special guest with you.LYN: Hi guys. Our guest for today is a New Yorker, Patrick Quiney, who has been involved for many years in the study of crocodiles in Australia. Patrick, have you worked as a crocodile trapper? PATRICK: Yeah. I had ants in my pants since I was a child and the first job I got here was to trap crocks and remove them from populated areas where they posed a danger.VANESSA: Patrick, have you ever wrestled with a crock?PATRICK: Yeah. Since coming to Australia croc wrestling has become my favorite way of blowing off steam!Now answer the following question… What is their guest talking about? About his career as a crocodile hunter. Now listen again to the dialogue. Afterwards there will be 3 questions on the details... NICK: Our next live report is from Australia, home of the late Steve Irwin the famous Crocodile Hunter.VANESSA:And also home of many adventurers like Patrick who’s a biologist specializing in crocodiles. Lyn, what can you tell us. I believe you have a special guest with you. . LYN: Hi guys. Our guest for today is a New Yorker, Patrick Quiney, who has been involved for many years in the study of crocodiles in Australia. Patrick, have you worked as a crocodile trapper?PATRICK: Yeah. I had ants in my pants since I was a child and the first job I got here was to trap crocs and remove them from populated areas where they posed a danger.VANESSA: Patrick, have you ever wrestled with a croc? PATRICK: Yeah. Since coming to Australia croc wrestling has become my favorite way of blowing off steam!Now get ready to answer the questions.1. Patrick says “I had ants in my pants since I was a child…” What does he mean? He was extremely restless.2. Patrick says “…they posed a danger.” What does he mean? The crocodiles were dangerous.3. Patrick s ays “…croc wrestling has become my favorite way of blowing off steam!” what does he mean? It is his way to relax. GLOSSARY1.Ants in your pants (old fashioned, humorous idiom): to not be able to keep still because you are very excited or worried about somethingE.g. The little boy was so excited about meeting Santa he had ants in his pants 2.Blow / let off steam: to do or say something that helps you to get rid of strong feelings or energy.E.g. He lifts weights after work to let off steam.3. Involve (verb): to include someone or something in something, or to make them take part in or feel part of it.E.g. The accident involved two cars and a lorry.4. Populate (verb, usually passive): If an area is populated by people or animals, they live in that area.E.g. The river is populated mainly by smaller species of fish.5.Pose a danger/ threat (verb): to cause something, especially a problem or difficulty:E.g. Nuclear weapons pose a threat to everyone.6.Specialize in (verb): to spend most of your time studying oneparticular subject or doing one type of business:E.g. a restaurant that specializes in seafood7.Trap (noun): a device or hole for catching animals or people and preventing their escape.E.g. The fox got its foot caught in a trap.8.Trap (verb): to catch an animal in a trap.E.g. She survived in the forest by eating berries and trapping small animals and birds.9.Trapper (noun): a person who traps wild animals, usually to sell their fur:e.g. a fur trapper Wrestle (verb): (1) to fight with someone (especially as a sport) by holding them and trying to throw them to the ground. E.g. He has wrestled professionally for five years. (2) to try very hard to deal with a problem or to make a difficult decision: e.g. The government is wrestling with difficult economic problems. Practice using the words in the glossary. Choose the most appropriate word or phrase from the glossary to complete the following sentences.1. He went to __the party to after failing the exam.2. I enjoy working in general medicine, but I hope to be able to__ in the future.3. She's been __with animal rights for many years.4. The children had __, so we took them outside for some exercise.5. The inner cities are no longer densely__ .6. The police officer tackled the man and _-him to the ground.7. The surgeon decided that operating__ no special threat to the patients safety.8. The undercover agents went to the rendezvous knowing that it might be a _-.英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 5:Crocodiles in QueenslandIn this broadcast, Vanessa, and Nick are in the middle of a live showin a radio studio interviewing Patrick. Listen to their conversation and answer the question that follows about the main idea. Dialogue:NICK:We’re in the studio with someone everyone has been asking us to talk to again. Patrick the biologist specializing in crocs. VANESSA: And Patrick our viewers have been bombarding us with questions for you.PATRICK: Let’s hear them!VANESSA:What’s the dif ference between a crocodile and an alligator? PATRICK: They are cousins! But there are many differences between the two species. For instance alligators have a larger and rounder snout and they are usually darker skinned.NICK: What do they eat?PATRICK: Crocodiles ambush their dinner. They wait for fish or land animals to come close and then they attack them. They rarely go hunting because they can survive long periods without food. VANESSA: Patrick, do crocodiles cry crocodile tears?PATRICK: Crocodiles do produce tears but they don’t actually cry. The belief that crocodiles weep when they eat a victim is a myth. VANESSA: What dangerous creatures can somebody come across on the Queensland Beaches?PATRICK: Oh, Crocodiles, stingrays and sharks.NICK: With all this talk about dangerous creatures at Queensland Beaches should tourists avoid the coastline?PATRICK: Well they shouldn't because the dangers are minimal if you take the right precautions.VANESSA: I was there some years ago and I can tell you that no visit to Queensland is complete without spending a couple of days at one of the beautiful beaches. But what should campers do if they see a crocodile?PATRICK: Do not feed it. Do not take a photograph. Just walk away. And don’t forget to report crocodile sightings to local authorities.VANESSA: Can you tell us a story of a crocodile attack? PATRICK: Yeah. Some years ago a woman fought off a crocodile with her handbag! She was screaming and hitting the croc repeatedly onits sensitive nose. It soon turned tail and fled! Crocs don’t like resistance and they run away. VANESSA: Patrick, this has been fascinating, but unfortunately that’s all we’ve got time for. Thanks a million for being here.PATRICK: It’s been a pleasure. Now answer the following question… What are the listeners interested in? Crocodiles and the dangers found at Queensland beaches. Now listen again to the dialogue in parts. After each part there will be 3 to 4 questions on the details... Part 1NICK: We’re in the studio with someone everyon e has been asking us to talk to again. Patrick the biologist specializing in crocs. VANESSA: And Patrick our viewers have been bombarding us with questions for you.PATRICK: Let’s hear them!VANESSA:What’s the difference between a crocodile and an alligat or? PATRICK: They are cousins! But there are many differences between the two species. For instance alligators have a larger and rounder snout and they are usually darker skinned.NICK: What do they eat?PATRICK: Crocodiles ambush their dinner. They wait for fish or land animals to come close and then they attack them. They rarely go hunting because they can survive long periods without food. VANESSA: Patrick, do crocodiles cry crocodile tears? PATRICK:Crocodiles do produce tears but they don’t actually cr y. The belief that crocodiles weep when they eat a victim is a myth. VANESSA: What dangerous creatures can somebody come across on the Queensland Beaches?PATRICK: Oh, Crocodiles, stingrays and sharks.Now get ready to answer the questions.1. Vanessa say s”our viewers have been bombarding us with questions?” What does “bombard someone with questions” mean? “Bombard someone with questions” means to ask someone a lot of questions.2. Patrick says “Crocodiles ambush their dinner”. What does “ambush” mean? “Ambush” means to attack someone by surprise. `3. Vanessa says “do crocodiles cry crocodile tears?”What are” crocodile tears”? “Crocodile tears” are false tears, when we cry but we don’t really feel sad.Part 2NICK: With all this talk about dangerous creatures at Queensland Beaches should tourists avoid the coastline?PATRICK: Well they shouldn't because the dangers are minimal if you take the right precautions.VANESSA: I was there some years ago and I can tell you that no visit to Queensland is complete without spending a couple of days at one of the beautiful beaches. But what should campers do if they see a crocodile?PATRICK: Do not feed it. Do not take a photograph. Just walk away. And don’t forget to report crocodile sightings to local authorities. VANESSA: Can you tell us a story of a crocodile attack? PATRICK: Yeah. Some years ago a woman fought off a crocodile attack with her handbag! She was screaming and hitting the croc repeatedly on its sensitive nose. It soon turned tail and fled! Crocs don’t like resistance and they run away. VANESSA: Patrick, this has been fascinating, but unfortunately that’s all we’ve got time for. Thanks a million for being here.PATRICK:It’s been a pleasure.Now get ready to answer some questions…1. Patrick says “The dangers are minimal “. What does he mean? It is not very dangerous.2. Vanessa says “No visit to Queensland is complete without spending a couple of days at one of the beautiful beaches”. What does she mean? Visitors must spend a couple of days on the beach ifthey visit Queensland.3. Patrick says “a woman fought off a crocodile attack with her handbag!”. What does “fight off” mean? “Fight off” means to defend yourself from an attack of an animal or an illness.GLOSSARY1.Ambush (verb): to suddenly attack a person or a group of people after hiding and waiting for them. E.g. Five soldiers died after their bus was ambushed on a country road.2. Authorities (noun): a group of people with official responsibility for a particular area of activity. E.g. the health authority3.Bombard (phrasal verb): to direct so many things at someone, especially to ask them so many questions, that they find it difficult to deal with them. E.g. The children bombarded her with questions.4.Cousin (noun): a member of a group of people with similar origins.E.g. Americans owe a great deal to their European cousins.5.Precaution (noun): an action which is done to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous happening. E.g. Many people have been stockpiling food as a precaution against shortages.6.Resist (verb): to fight against something or someone that is attacking you. E.g. The soldiers resisted (the enemy attacks) for two days.7.Resistance (noun): when something or someone resists. E.g.resistance to disease8.Snout (noun): the nose and mouth which stick out from the face of some animals. E.g. a pig's snout Turn tail: to turn around and run away, usually because you are frightened. E.g. As soon as they saw we had guns, they turned tail and ran away.9.Victim (noun): someone or something which has been hurt, damaged or killed or has suffered, either because of the actions of someone or something else, or because of illness or chance. E.g. to donate money to victims of the fires10.Weep (verb): to cry tears. E.g. People in the street wept with joy when peace was announcedPractice using the words in the glossary. Choose the most appropriate word or phrase from the glossary to complete the following sentences.1. Government troops offered no __to the rebels.2. He was __by gunmen on his way to work.3. She was the innocent__ of an arson attack.4. She __buckets when Paul left.5. She’s my second __. Our grandparents were brother and sister.6. The horse pushed its_- into my hand to eat the apple.7. They failed to take the necessary__ to avoid infection.8. We have been __with letters of complaint9. When they heard the sirens they __and ran away.10. You should report stray dogs to the __.英语口语对话（中级）Lesson 6: Hip Hop MusicSummary: Vanessa, Nick and Alexander talk about the importance of hip hop music. In this broadcast Vanessa and Nick are in a radio station in New York. Alexander is reporting live from Washington DC …Listen to their conversation and answer the question that follows about the main idea.Vanessa: Welcome to Musical Trends Show. Our reporter’s got some great news for Hip Hop fans. Alexander?Alexander: Yes Vanessa, it seems that officials in the U.S. government have accepted hip hop as a significant form of music. Nick: Wow, that’s pretty amazing, but… what do you mean that hip hop is now considered important by the government? How? Alexander:Well, they’ve decided they’re going to fund the Smithsonian to create a hip-hop exhibition.Nick: A Hip- Hop exhibition in the Smithsonian You mean THE Smithsonian in Washington DC?Alexander: One and the same!Vanessa:I never thought I’d live to see that … hip hop going mainstream! Alexander: Exactly! How many of you know that hip hop got its start in the 70s, when DJs started separating the percussion break from disco songs…?Nick: And MCs at concerts started speaking to audiences to this beat. Actually that was right here in N.Y, in the Bronx.Vanessa: So the MCs invented hip-hop!Alexander: You bet they did! Musicians just set it to music. Vanessa:Well, hip hop may be popular today but it’s considered controversial. Nick:Yes, I know…parents especially think some lyrics promote violence and drugs.Alexander: That’s why this announce ment came as a big surprise, to put it mildly, to most Americans…Vanessa:As a shock rather… and when is the exhibition going to open? Alexander: In about five years…I guess organizing an exhibition to showcase hiphop’s history is not easy business!Now a nswer the following question…What is Alexander reporting about? He’s reporting about how officials in the US government have decided to help the Smithsonian museum organize a Hip Hop exhibition.Now listen again to the dialogue in parts. After each part there will be3 to4 questions on the details...Part 1Vanessa:Welcome to Musical Trends Show. Our reporter’s got some great news for Hip Hop fans. Alexander?Alexander: Yes Vanessa, it seems that officials in the U.S. government have accepted hip hop as a significant form of music. Nick: Wow, that’s pretty amazing, but… what do you mean that hip hop is now considered important by the government? How? Alexander: Well, they’ve decided they’re going to fund the Smithsonian to create a hip-hop exhibition.Nick: A Hip- Hop exhibition in the Smithsonian? You mean THE Smithsonian in Washington DC?Alexander: One and the same!Now answer some questions…1. Alexander says: “i t seems that officials in the U.S. government have accepted hip hop as a significant form of music.” What does “accept” mean? “Accept” means “recognize;” so the US government has recognized hip hop as a form of music.2. Alexander says: “..they’ve decided they are going to fund the Smithsonian to create a hip-hop exhibition.” What does “fund” mean? “to fund” means to provide the money. The US Government will provide the money for the creation of the hip-hop exhibition.3. Alexander says: “One and the same!” What does he mean when he says “one and the same”? Alexander wants to emphasize that i t is the same museum and not any other.Now listen to the second part of the dialogue.Part 2Vanessa: I never thought I’d live to see that … hip hop going mainstream! Alexander: Exactly! How many of you know that hip hop got its start in the 70s, when DJs started separating the percussion break from disco songs…?Nick: And MCs at concerts started speaking to audiences to this beat. Actually that was right here in N.Y, in the Bronx.Vanessa: So the MCs invented hip-hop!Alexander: You bet they did! Musicians just set it to music. Vanessa:Well, hip hop may be popular today but it’s considered controversial. Nick: Yes, I know…parents especially think some lyrics promote violence and drugs. Alexander:That’s why this announcement came as a big surprise, to put it mildly, to most Americans…Vanessa:As a shock rather… and when is this exhibition going to open? Alexander:In about five years…I guess organizing an exhibition to showcase hiphop’s history is not easy business!Now answer some questions…。

英语口语对话（中低级）Lesson 8: Soul MatesSummary: Vanessa and Denise talk about people’s need to socialize.Vanessa: Hello to all our listeners. Denise is here with us today to tell us about how people are becoming more socially isolated. Welcome Denise. Are people today more socially isolated than they were in the past?Denise: Hello everyone, yes, statistics show that Americans today find it more difficult to find a true soul mate.Vanessa: Yes, but why’s that?Denise: Our listeners need to understand that this is an ongoing study; the results so far have showed that the vast majority hold more than one job to make ends meet.Vanessa: And they just can’t be bothered going out or giving dinner partiesDenise: Exactly, this leaves them with little free time to social ize…Vanessa: Has this study revealed anything else worthwhile mentioning?Denise: Well, yes, something rather unexpected has come up. It seems that people are likely to be more social when living in greener areas.Vanessa: Hmm, there seems to be some light at the end of the tunnel!Denise: Yeah, things might be not as gloomy as we think they are…but I would like to remind our listeners that this is an on going study so…Vanessa: Yes, of course the final results might be totally different! Thank you for being here today. Denise: Thank you for inviting me.。

LESSON 01: Bob’s day at workBob works as a manager in a furniture store. Peter, his boss, is not happy about sales. Bob's new advertising campaign（广告活动）hasn't helped. Peter decides to fire him.Peter: Bob, I hate to break the news(宣布消息), but our sales were down again last month.Bob: Down again, Peter?Peter: Yeah. Thesedays,everybody's shopping at our competition(每个人都在我们竞争对手那购物), Honest Abe's Furniture Store. Bob: But everything in there costs an arm and a leg（非常昂贵）! Peter: That's true. They do charge（费用收费充电）top dollar（高价格）.Bob: And their salespeople（推销员）are very strange. They really give me the creeps（毛骨悚然的感觉）!Peter: Well, they must be doing something right over there. （好啦，他们应该做对了什么啦。

）Meanwhile, we're about to go belly-up（破产的）.Bob: I'm sorry to hear that. I thought my new advertising campaign would save the day（反败为胜）.Peter: Let's face it: your advertising campaign was a real flop（真正的失败）.Bob: Well then I'll go back to the drawing board（重新开始重来一次）.Peter: It's too late for that. You're fired!Bob: What? You're giving me the ax（解雇削减用斧调整）? Peter: Yes. I've already found a new manager. She's as sharp as a tack（聪明的漂亮的时髦的）.Bob: Can't we even talk this over（我们甚至不能谈一下吗）? After all, I've been working here for 10 years!Peter: There's no point in arguing（争论是没有意义的）, Bob. I've already made up my mind.Bob: Oh well, at least I won't have to put up with（容忍）your nonsense（胡说废话）anymore! Good-bye to you and good-bye to this dead-end job（无前途的工作）.Peter: Please leave before I lose my temper!Lesson 02: Bob returns home with bad newsBob tells his wife Susan that he lost his job. Susan suggests that he start his own business.Susan: What's the matter, dear?Bob: Susan, I got canned（被解雇）today at work.Susan: But Bob, you were Peter's right-hand man（得力助手）! Bob: Yes, and he stabbed me in the back（他在我背后放我暗箭）. Susan: Keep your chin up（不要气馁）. Maybe he'll change his mind and take you back.Bob: When pigs fly（绝不可能）! Once he makes up his mind, he never changes it. Besides, I told him off（告诉教训数落）. Susan: Look on the bright side: you won't have to set eyes on （看到望见）Peter ever again.Bob: Thank goodness for that!Susan: Hang in there（坚持下去）. I'm sure you won't be out of （没有离开不再处于）work for longBob: In the meantime, we'll have to live from hand to mouth（勉强糊口）.Susan: Don't get too stressed out（紧张的有压力的）, Bob. We'll make ends meet（收支相抵量入为出）.Bob: I can always get a job at McDonald's as a last resort（万不得已作为最后手段）.Susan: I don't think they're hiring right now.Bob: If worse comes to worst, we can sell our home and move into a tent.Susan: Let's think big（野心勃勃好高骛远大胆想）! Maybe you can start your own business.Bob: Easier said than done（说起来容易做起来难）!Lesson 03: Ted's day at schoolTed tells his parents he did poorly on his chemistry test. They tell him he needs to get serious and study more.Susan: How was your day at school today, Ted?Ted: Bad. I had a chemistry test, and I blew it（搞砸了）! Susan: Maybe if you didn't cut class（逃课旷课）so often, you'd do better.Bob: That's right, son. Stop slacking off（放松释放）and start hitting the books（用功学习）!Ted: But I can't stand chemistry class. Besides, it's a lost cause（注定要失败的努力）. That class is way over my head（无法承担不懂）. Susan: You need to buckle down（倾全力开始认真从事）. Ted: When I'm a famous musician, people won't give a hoot（计较）about my knowledge of atoms and molecules.Bob: That's beside the point（离题无关紧要）.Susan: We know you have your heart set on（唆使开始攻击）going to New York University.Bob: And you don't stand a chance of（很有可能）getting in （进入）there with such poor grades（低分）!Lesson 04: Nicole's day at schoolNicole tells her mother Susan about her successful presentation（表现描述介绍赠送）at school. Her brother Ted overhears（无意中听见）and interrupts the conversation.Susan: How was your day at school today, Nicole?Nicole: It was great, Mom. I gave a presentation on Hillary Clinton（希拉里克林顿）in government class. Afterwards（后来）, my teacher paid me a compliment.Susan: What did she say?Nicole: She said my presentation was head and shoulders above（远远超出）the others.Susan: Way to go（就这么多冤家路窄）!Nicole: She also said I should go into politics（加入政界）, just like Hillary.Ted: You're so gung ho（合作同心协力）about school. It drives me crazy.Nicole: Ted, don't butt in（插嘴）! You're just jealous.Ted: Right. You hit the nail on the head（说的中肯一针见血）. I'm green with envy（非常嫉妒的）.Nicole: Would you just shut up? You're on thin ice（如履薄冰处于危险状态）with me right now.Ted: Oh no! Look at me. I'm shaking in my shoes（吓死我了）!Lesson 05: Ted goes out for the eveningTed leaves to go visit his girlfriend Amber. Ted's mother Susan says she doesn't really like Amber She wishes him a good time（一段好时光）anyway.Ted: See you later, Mom!Susan: Where are you going, Ted?Ted: I told Amber I'd drop by（顺便拜访）.Susan: What are you two going to do?Ted: Maybe go to the movies or to a party. Our plans are still up in the air（悬而未决）.Susan: Why don't you invite her over here（这里在这边）? Ted: I don't want to hang around（闲荡徘徊）here. Dad is really down in the dumps（垂头丧气的）.Susan: Is Amber the girl with the nose ring and the purple（紫色）hair?Ted: Yeah. I'm crazy about her!Susan: Don't take this the wrong way, but she's not exactly my cup of tea（大概不是我喜欢的那种类型）.Ted: Take it easy, Mom. We're not about to get married. We just enjoy hanging out together.Susan: I guess there's no accounting（没用没意义）for taste. Have a good time.Ted: Don't worry. We'll have a blast（玩得很开心）!Susan: (under her breath（在心里说）) That's what I'm afraid of!Lesson 06: Susan stays home and bakes cookies Susan decides to cheer up（使高兴）her husband. Bob loves her homemade（自制的国产的）cookies. Nicole suggests she start a cookie business.Susan: Bob, I baked cookies for you.Bob: That was so nice of you, dear. You've got a heart of gold!（道德高尚的人呢菩萨心肠）Susan: Go ahead and pig out（狼吞虎咽的大吃）!Bob: These are delicious!Susan: I thought they might cheer you up. You've been in a bad mood lately（最近近来不久前）.Bob: I guess I have been a little on edge（紧张）. But these cookies are just what the doctor ordered（正合我意）!Nicole: Do I smell cookies（我闻到饼干了）?Susan: Yes, Nicole. Help yourself.Nicole: Yum-yum（表达吃完美味后的感叹词）.These are out of this world. You could go into business（从事商业经商）selling these! Bob: You could call them Susan's Scrumptious（美味的绝妙的）Cookies. You'd make a bundle（赚大钱大赚一笔）.Susan: Good thinking（好主意）!Nicole: Don't forget to give me credit for the idea after you're rich and famous!Susan: You know I always give credit where credit is due!* Yum-yum: this is said when something is delicious. You can also say "mmm, mmm" or "mmm-mmm, good."Lesson 07: Susan hires Bob to run her businessSusan stays up（不睡觉熬夜）all night thinking about her cookie business. In the morning, she discusses it with Bob. Bob agrees to work for her.Bob: You're up bright and early（一大早）this morning, Susan. Susan: I didn't sleep a wink（睡一会打个盹）. I was awake（醒着的）all night thinking about the new business.Bob: Running your own business is lots of work. Are you prepared to work like a dog（拼命工作）?Susan: No. But I am prepared to hire you to run the business. Bob: You want me to run a cookie business? Fat chance（希望渺茫）! Susan: Why not?Bob: I don't have a clue （一无所知）about making cookies. I don't even know how to turn the oven（烤炉烤箱）on!Susan: I'll give you a crash course(速成班短训班).Bob: Do I have to do the baking?Susan: No. You'll just manage the business side.Bob: Needless to say（不用说）, I have mixed feelings （悲喜交集）about working for you.Susan: I'll be nice（友善待人）. I promise you'll be a happy camper （快乐派）.Bob: Okay. Let's give it a shot（试试）, boss!Lesson 08: Ted forms a rock bandTed plans to become a successful musician. First, he needs Susan to loan him money for a new guitar Susan suggests that Ted bake cookies to earn the money.Susan: You're in good spirits （精神抖擞）today, Ted.Ted: I've got great news, Mom.Susan: What is it?Ted: Amber and I are going to start a rock band（摇滚乐团）! Susan: Good for you（对你有好处）!Ted: Mom, I'm not going to beat around the bush（绕圈子拐弯抹角）. I need to borrow $1,000 for a new guitar.Susan: Ted, your father and I can't shell out（付款支付）that much. We aren't made of money.Ted: You're not? I thought you were millionaires, like Donald and Ivana Trump!*Susan: Ha ha. This is no time to be a wise guy（自作聪明的人）! Ted: I promise I'll pay you back.Susan: How?Ted: We're going to take the music world by storm and make lots of money.Susan: That sounds like a pipe dream（白日梦）. Aren't high school rock bands a dime a dozen（不稀罕多得很）?Ted: Yeah, but we're different. With my guitar playing and Amber'sbeautiful voice, we're sure to make a splash（引起轰动）! Susan: Well, we're going through（熬过）hard times. You're going to have to work for that $1,000.Ted: How?Susan: You can bake cookies.Ted: I bet Mrs. Clapton never made Eric** bake cookies, but I guess those are the breaks（我想这不是最重要的）.* Donald Trump is a famous American millionaire who made his money in real estate（房地产不动产）. Ivana is his ex-wife.** Eric Clapton is a very popular guitarist.Lesson 09: Nicole For PresidentNicole and Ted discusses her plans to run for student body president（学生会主席）. Nicole wants Ted to ask his friends to vote for her. Ted agrees, in exchange（作为。

Unit 8: Effective Communication in the Workplace1. Introduction1.1 The importance of effectivemunication in the workplace Effectivemunication is crucial in the workplace as it fosters a positive and productive work environment. It allows for clear and efficient transfer of information, helps in building strong relationships among colleagues, and contributes to the overall success of the organization.2. Techniques for Effective Communication2.1 Active ListeningActive listening is a keyponent of effectivemunication. It involves focusing on the speaker, asking clarifying questions, and providing feedback to ensure that the message is understood accurately.2.2 Speaking Clearly and ConfidentlySpeaking clearly and confidently is essential for getting your message across. It helps to convey your thoughts and ideas effectively, and it alsomands attention from your audience.2.3 Nonverbal CommunicationNonverbalmunication, such as body language, facial expressions, and gestures, plays a significant role in conveying messages. Being aware of and using positive nonverbal cues can enhance the impact of yourmunication.2.4 EmpathyEmpathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. It is a vital skill in effectivemunication, as it allows you to connect with your colleagues on an emotional level and build trust and rapport.3. Oveing Communication Barriers3.1 Language BarriersLanguage barriers can hinder effectivemunication, especially in a diverse workplace. It is important to be sensitive to the language proficiency of others and to use simple and clear language whenmunicating with colleagues who are not fluent in the primary language of the organization.3.2 Cultural DifferencesCultural differences can lead to misunderstandings and misinterpretations inmunication. It is crucial to be aware of and respectful of cultural differences, and to adaptmunication stylesaccordingly.3.3 Emotional BarriersEmotions such as anger, frustration, or anxiety can impede effectivemunication. It is important to manage one's emotions and to address them before engaging inmunication to ensure a calm and rational interaction.4. Developing Effective Communication Skills4.1 Practice Active ListeningActive listening can be honed through practice. Engage in conversations with colleagues, practice paraphrasing and summarizing, and seek feedback to improve your listening skills.4.2 Seek FeedbackSeeking feedback from colleagues can provide valuable insights into yourmunication style and areas for improvement. Constructive criticism can help in refining yourmunication skills.4.3 Develop Emotional IntelligenceEmotional intelligence is the ability to perceive, understand, and manage emotions in oneself and others. Developing emotional intelligence can enhance your ability tomunicate effectively andempathize with colleagues.5. ConclusionEffectivemunication is vital for success in the workplace. By employing active listening, clear and confident speaking, understanding nonverbal cues, and beingempathetic,munication barriers can be ovee, and strong working relationships can be built. Developing and honing effectivemunication skills is a continuous process that requires self-awareness and practice, but the benefits of improvedmunication are invaluable for both individuals and the organization as a whole.。

英语疯狂口语365句附字幕Lesson8 [00：03.10]I'm not myself today. 我今天心神不宁。

[00：13.21]I'm not really sure. 我不太清楚。

[00：21.99]I'm on a diet. 我正在节食。

[00：29.88]I'm on my way. 我这就上路。

[00：37.98]I'm pressed for time. 我赶时间。

[00：46.58]I'm sorry I'm late. 对不起，我迟到了。

[00：55.83]I'm sorry to hear that. 听到这个消息我感到很遗憾。

[01：06.34]I'm under a lot of pressure. 我的压力很大。

[01：15.34]I'm working on it. 我正在努力。

[01：23.23]I've changed my mind. 我已经改变主意。

[01：32.70]I've got a headache. 我头痛。

[01：40.90]I've got my hands full. 我手头正忙。

[01：49.94]I've got news for you. 我要告诉你一个好消息。

[01：59.73]I've got no idea. 我不知道。

[02：07.83]I've had enough. 我已经吃饱了。

[02：16.04]If I were in your shoes. 如果我站在你的立场上。

[02：25.33]Is that OK？这样能够吗？[02：33.28]Is this seat taken？这位子有人坐吗？[02：42.14]It all depends. 视情形而定。

[02：50.71]It can happen to anyone. 这事可能发生在任何人身上。

Unit 8 Let’s PartyP. 70Narrator: It’s Simon’s birthday. The grown ups are making making food for his party. Mr Star: Angelina, can you take a bowl of salad to the table, please?Mrs Star: Yes. Can you pass me a bowl of cold pasta, too, please?Grandma: What do you want me to do?Mr Star: Er, could you put these cheese sandwiches on the table please, Mum? Grandpa: Where’s the lemonade,son?Mr Star: There are some bottles in that box next to the door.Mrs Star: Who’d like a cup of tea?Grandpa: Oooh,no, thank you. But I am thirsty. I need a glass of lemonade! Grandma: Do you want a cheese sandwich, too?Grandpa: Oh, no , thank you. I don’t like party food. Bruce made some nice vegetable soup yesterday. I have some of that later.Grandma: Hmm, Vegetable soup. Oh, no, dear. We had it for dinner last night. We finished it all when you were out with your friends. It was lovely. Now, would you like a cheese sandwich?Grandpa: Ooooohhh…..yes,please.P72Grandpa: And here we are at the Star House Birthday Race. The explore r’s first at the moment. He’s jumping best. The clown’s jumping the most quickly, but not the most carefully. Oh, he’s got problems. I think he’s falling.Mr Star: Oh, dear! He’s going down!Grandpa: And the pirate and the robot are both trying to get third place. Oooh, this is very exciting. And the doctor’s jumping the worst, but she’s laughting the most. The artist is jumping the most slowly, but she’s doing very well.Mr Star: Er, she isn’t jumping, Dad. She’s walking.Grandpa: Hmm! She’s doing very well. She has got the shortest legs.。

职场实用英语交际教程中级u8Unit 8: Making a Presentation1. Introduction to the Presentation- Hello everyone. Thank you for joining me today. My name is [your name] and I will be presenting on [topic].- Good morning/afternoon/evening. My name is [your name] and today I'm here to talk to you about [topic].2. Outlining the Presentation- Firstly, I will provide an overview of the topic.- Next, I will discuss the main points or key findings.- Then, I will analyze the data or present relevant statistics.- Finally, I will conclude with some recommendations or suggestions.3. Transitioning between Topics- Moving on to the next point/topic...- Now, let's turn our attention to...- Let's move forward and discuss...4. Introducing Visual Aids- As you can see on the screen, I have prepared some charts/graphs to illustrate the data.- I will now show you a short video that demonstrates our product in action.- Here is a visual representation of the concept we have been discussing.5. Asking for Feedback- If you have any questions, feel free to ask.- I would be happy to address any concerns or doubts you may have.- I value your feedback, so please feel free to share your thoughts or opinions.6. Handling Questions- That's a great question. Let me explain...- I'm glad you brought that up. Let me clarify...- I don't have that information right now, but I can follow up with you later.7. Concluding the Presentation- To sum up, we have discussed...- In conclusion, I would like to highlight...- Thank you all for your attention and participation.8. Closing Remarks- If you have any further questions, I will be available after the presentation.- Thank you once again for your time. Have a great day!- I hope you found this presentation informative and useful.。

英语中级听力lesson8参考答案英语中级听力 Lesson 8 参考答案Part 1: Dialogue Comprehension1. Question 1: What is the man's reason for not being able to go to the party tonight?Answer: He has to finish his report for tomorrow.2. Question 2: Why does the woman suggest they go to the new restaurant instead of the cinema?Answer: The restaurant has a special offer on meals, and she has heard good reviews about it.3. Question 3: What does the woman mean when she says, "I'm all for it"?Answer: She means she completely agrees with the suggestion.4. Question 4: What is the man's opinion about the new policy at work?Answer: He thinks it is too strict and not practical.5. Question 5: Why is the woman upset?Answer: She is upset because she lost her wallet.Part 2: Short Conversations1. Question 6: What is the weather like today?Answer: It is sunny and warm.2. Question 7: What does the man plan to do after work?Answer: He plans to go to the gym.3. Question 8: What is the woman's advice regarding the man's cold?Answer: She advises him to take some medicine and get plenty of rest.4. Question 9: What is the man's opinion on the new movie?Answer: He thinks it is the best movie he has seen in a long time.5. Question 10: What is the woman's reaction to the man's compliment?Answer: She thanks him and seems pleased.Part 3: Long ConversationQuestion 11: What is the main topic of the conversation?Answer: The main topic is about planning a trip to a historical site.Question 12: What does the man suggest for the first day of the trip?Answer: He suggests visiting the ancient castle and the museum.Question 13: Why does the woman prefer to stay at a local inninstead of a hotel?Answer: She believes it will give them a more authentic experience.Question 14: What is the man's concern about the trip?Answer: He is concerned about the cost of the trip.Question 15: What is the woman's suggestion to save money?Answer: She suggests they could save money by booking a package deal.Part 4: Passage ListeningQuestion 16: What is the main idea of the passage?Answer: The main idea is the importance of effective communication in the workplace.Question 17: According to the passage, what is the first step in effective communication?Answer: The first step is to clearly define the purpose of the message.Question 18: What does the passage suggest about non-verbal communication?Answer: The passage suggests that non-verbal communication plays a crucial role in conveying a message.Question 19: Why is it important to consider the audience when communicating?Answer: It is important because the audience's background and knowledge can affect how the message is understood.Question 20: What is the final point made in the passage about communication?Answer: The final point is that feedback is essential to ensure the message has been understood correctly.Part 5: News ReportQuestion 21: What is the main topic of the news report?Answer: The main topic is a new policy regarding environmental protection.Question 22: What action is the government taking to reduce pollution?Answer: The government is introducing stricter emission standards for vehicles.Question 23: What is the expected outcome of the new policy? Answer: The expected outcome is a significant reduction in air pollution.Question 24: How will the policy affect businesses?Answer: Businesses will need to invest in cleaner technologies to comply with the new standards.Question 25: What is the public's reaction to the new policy? Answer: The public generally supports the policy, although some express concerns about the cost.Part 6: Fill in the Blanks1. Question 26: The company has announced a profit increase of 15% this quarter.2. Question 27: She overcame all the challenges and won the competition.3. Question 28: The negotiations are expected to conclude successfully by the end of the week.4.。

中级英语口语Lesson 8Summary： Nick and Vanessa talk about the history of skateboarding. In this radio broadcast, Vanessa and Nick are in the middle of a live show in a radio studio.Listen to their conversation and answer the question that follows about the main idea.Dialogue：Vanessa： Hello, and welcome to the Health Freaks show. Today we’re talking about skateboarding… I’m sure that many of you think it’s a relatively new spo rt, but Nick, did you know that skateboarding has been around since the 50’s?Nick： Really? That long?Vanessa：Yep… it actually originated in California and became known as sidewalk surfing.Nick： I guess it must have been similar to windsurfingVanessa：Yeah, a lot… early skaters imitated surfing styles and moves to a large extent.Nick： And what did they use back then as skateboards?Vanessa： The first skaters were pretty inventive! They used wooden boxes or planks with roller skate wheels attached on them.Nick：Where there’s a will there’s a way! But how did things change in the 60’s? I know that it really took off…Vanessa： Right, it became something of a craze. In fact it was so popular that manufacturers started building skateboards and they even put together teams to promote their early skateboards.Nick： Wow! Sounds like skateboarding was becoming a big thing!Vanessa： Actually it became so big that in 1965 the international championships were broadcast on national TV.Nick： Why are most people under the impression that skateboarding took off in the 70’s, when commercial skateboards hit the market?Vanessa： Probably because its popularity dropped in 1966 and remained low until the early 70’s?Nick： You might be right!Vanessa： Or you might have probably associated its popularity with the development of equipment specially designed for skateboarding.Nick： Technological advances did their trick too!Vanessa： They certainly did! Otherwise skateboarding would just be history.Now answer the following question…What are Vanessa and Nick talking about? They’re talking about the history of skateboarding.Now listen again to the dialogue in parts. After each part there will be 3 to 4 questions on the details...Part 1Vanessa： Hello, and welcome to the Health Freaks show. Today we’re talking about skateboarding… I’m sure that many of you think it’s a relatively new sport, but Nick, did you know that skateboarding has been around since the 50’s?Nick： Really? That long?Vanessa：Yep… it actually originated in California and became known as sidewalk surfing.Nick： I guess it must have been similar to windsurfingVanessa：Yeah, a lot… early skaters imitated surfing styles and moves to a large extent.Nick： And what did they use back then as skateboards?Vanessa： The first skaters were pretty inventive! They used wooden boxes or planks with roller skate wheels attached on them.Nick：Where there’s a will there’s a way! But how did things change in the 60’s? I know that it really took off…Now answer some questions…1. What does Nick mean when he says：“That long?” “That long” shows our surprise at how long something has been going on.2. What does Nick mean when he says：“where there’s a wil l there’s a way!”? We use ‘Where there’s a will there’s a way” when we want to say that when we really want to accomplish something, we’ll find a way to do it. 3. Nick says：“But how did things change in the 60’s? I know that it really took off…”. What does take off mean? Take off means to become popular and successful. Now listen to the second part of the dialogue.Part 2Vanessa： Right, it became something of a craze. In fact it was so popular that manufacturers started building skateboards and they even put together teams to promote their early skateboards.Nick： Wow! Sounds like skateboarding was becoming a big thing!Vanessa： Actually it became so big that in 1965 the international championships were broadcast on national TV.Nick： Why are most people under the impression that skateboarding took off in the 70’s, when commercial skateboards hit the market?Vanessa： Probably because its popularity dropped in 1966 and remained low until the early 70’s?Nick： You might be right!Vanessa： Or you might have probably associated its popularity with the development of equipment specially designed for skateboarding.Nick： Technological advances did their trick too!Vanessa： They certainly did! Otherwise skateboarding would just be history.Now answer some questions…1. Vanessa says：“it became something of a craze.” What does “craze” mean? “Craze” is an activity that is unusually popular for a short time only.2. Nick says：“Why are most people under the impression that skat eboarding took off in the 70’s?”. What does “under the impression” mean? When someone is under the impression it means that he’s wrong to believe something.3. Nick says：“Technological advances did their trick too!” What does “did the trick” mean? When something does the trick, it helps you accomplish what you want or need.GLOSSARY1. Associate (verb)： to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else e.g. Most people associate this brand with good quality.2. Craze (noun)： usually singular an activity, object or idea that is extremely popular, usually for a short time e.g. Cycling shorts were the latest craze/(all) the craze that year.3. Imitate (verb)： to behave in a similar way to someone or something else, or to copy the speech or behavior, etc. of someone or something e.g. Some of the younger pop bands try to imitate their musical heroes from the past.4. Inventive (adjective)： able to think of new and interesting ideas e.g. He is very inventive, always dreaming up new gadgets for the home.5. Originate (verb)： come from a particular place, time, situation, etc e.g. Although the technology originated in the UK, it has been developed in the US.6.Plank (noun)： a long narrow flat piece of wood or similar material, of the type used for making floors e.g.oak/concrete planks7. Promote (verb)： to encourage the popularity, sale, development or existence of something e.g. Advertising companies are always having to think up new ways to promote products.8. Relatively (adverb)： in comparison with other similar things or with what you expect e.g. He's a relatively good squash player.9. Sidewalk (noun)： a path with a hard surface beside one or both sides of a road, that people walk on. e.g. Cars parked on the sidewalk will e removed by the police. 10. Take off (phrasal verb)： to suddenly start to be successful or popular e.g. Her singing career has just begun to take off.Practice using the words in the glossary. Choose the most appropriate word from the glossary to complete the following sentences.1. Children should be taught to wait on the before crossing the __road.2. Greenpeace works to__ awareness of the dangers that threaten our planet today.3. There was__ little protest after the referees unfair decision.4. I always __the smell of baking with my childhood5. It didn’t take long for the iPod to __.6. The __for health foods has become big business.7. The game of Lacrosse is thought to have__ among the native peoples of Alaska.8. She has a highly __mind.9. They produce artificial chemicals which exactly__ natural ones.10. We used a to cross the ditch.1. sidewalk2. promote3. relatively4. associate5. take off6. craze7. originated8. inventive9. imitate 10. plank。

英语口语练习：对话集锦（中级）以下是一些适用于中级研究者的英语对话练，通过这些对话，您可以提高您的口语表达能力。

对话一：旅游A: Good morning. How can I assist you today?B: Good morning. I'm interested in planning a trip to New York City.A: Great! When are you planning on going?B: I'm thinking about going in the fall, maybe in October or November.A: Is there anything specific you want to do while you're there?B: Yes, I want to see a Broadway show and visit some museums.A: Okay, I can definitely help you with that. Do you already have a hotel in mind?A: Yes, I can suggest a few options based on your preferences and budget.对话二：求职面试B: Thank you.A: So, can you tell me a little bit about your background and experience?B: Yes, of course. I have a degree in marketing and have worked for the past 3 years in a marketing agency.A: Great. What skills or qualities do you feel would make you a good fit for this role?B: Well, I have experience in market research, social media management, and creating marketing campaigns. I'm also a team player and love collaborating with others.A: Those are excellent qualities. Can you also tell me about a challenging situation you faced in your previous job and how you handled it?以上是两个英语对话练习，通过这些对话可以提高中级学习者的口语表达能力。

英语口语对话（中级Lesson 8Summary： Nick and Vanessa talk about the history of skateboarding. In this radio broadcast, Vanessa and Nick are in the middle of a live show in a radio studio.Listen to their conversation and answer the question that follows about the main idea.Dialogue：Vanessa： Hello, and welcome to the Health Freaks show. Today we’re talking about skateboarding… I’m sure that many of you think it’s a relatively new spo rt, but Nick, did you know that skateboarding has been around since the 50’s?Nick： Really? That long?Vanessa：Yep… it actually originated in California and became known as sidewalk surfing.Nick： I guess it must have been similar to windsurfingVanessa：Yeah, a lot… early skaters imitated surfing styles and moves to a large extent.Nick： And what did they use back then as skateboards?Vanessa： The first skaters were pretty inventive! They used wooden boxes or planks with roller skate wheels attached on them.Nick：Where there’s a will there’s a way! But how did things change in the 60’s? I know that it really took off…Vanessa： Right, it became something of a craze. In fact it was so popular that manufacturers started building skateboards and they even put together teams to promote their early skateboards.Nick： Wow! Sounds like skateboarding was becoming a big thing!Vanessa： Actually it became so big that in 1965 the international championships were broadcast on national TV.Nick： Why are most people under the impression that skateboarding took off in the 70’s, when commercial skateboards hit the market?Vanessa： Probably because its popularity dropped in 1966 and remained low until the early 70’s?Nick： You might be right!Vanessa： Or you might have probably associated its popularity with the development of equipment specially designed for skateboarding.Nick： Technological advances did their trick too!Vanessa： They certainly did! Otherwise skateboarding would just be history.Now answer the following question…What are Vanessa and Nick talking about? They’re talking about the history of skateboarding.Now listen again to the dialogue in parts. After each part there will be 3 to 4 questions on the details...Part 1Vanessa： Hello, and welcome to the Health Freaks show. Today we’re talking about skateboarding… I’m sure that many of you think it’s a relatively new sport, but Nick, did you know that skateboarding has been around since the 50’s?Nick： Really? That long?Vanessa：Yep… it actually originated in California and became known as sidewalk surfing.Nick： I guess it must have been similar to windsurfingVanessa：Yeah, a lot… early skaters imitated surfing styles and moves to a large extent.Nick： And what did they use back then as skateboards?Vanessa： The first skaters were pretty inventive! They used wooden boxes or planks with roller skate wheels attached on them.Nick：Where there’s a will there’s a way! But how did things change in the 60’s? I know that it really took off…Now answer some questions…1. What does Nick mean when he says：“That long?” “That long” shows our surprise at how long something has been going on.2. What does Nick mean when he says：“where there’s a wil l there’s a way!”? We use ‘Where there’s a will there’s a way” when we want to say that when we really want to accomplish something, we’ll find a way to do it. 3。

护理英语口语8（中文及英文对照）第八课：Education on Patients with High Blood Pressure（高血压患者教育）护士：你的血压非常高。

患者：高血压意味着什么？护士：高血压意味着你的动脉压力大。

患者: 听起来情况不太乐观。

护士：是不太好因为这意味着你有很大的风险得心脏病。

患者：但我感觉很好。

护士：高血压被称为慢性杀手。

患者：什么会引起高血压？护士：可能是一些别的疾病。

患者：我已经吃了药。

护士：你应该告诉我你吃了什么药？因为一些药会引起高血压。

患者：利血平。

护士：我认为你最好改变你的生活方式。

患者：好的谢谢。

Lesson 8：Education on Patients with High Blood Pressure（高血压患者教育）N: Your blood pressure is very high.P: What does high blood pressure mean?N: High blood pressure or hypertension means that there is a lot of pressure on your arteries.P:That doesn’t sound very good.N:It isn’t very good but it means you are at higher risk to develop heart disease.P: I feel fine, though.N: High blood pressure is called a silent killer.P: What causes high blood pressure?N: It could be the sign of some other diseases.P: I am already taking medication.N: You should tell me the medications you are taking because some medicines cause high blood pressure.P: ReserpineN:I think you’d better change your lifestyle.P: Ok, thank you!。