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英语中级听力短文ListenToThis（68）The spaceship flew around the new planet several times. The planet was blue and green. They couldn't see the surface of the planet because there were too many white clouds. The spaceship descended slowly through the clouds and landed in the middle of a green forest. The two astronauts put on their space suits, opened the door, climbed carefully down the ladder, and stepped onto the planet.The woman looked at a small control unit on her arm. 'It's all right,' she said to the man. 'We can breathe the air ... it's a mixture of oxygen and nitrogen.' Both of them took off their helmets and breathed deeply.They looked at everything carefully. All the plants and animals looked new and strange. They could not find any intelligent life.After several hours, they returned to their spaceship. Everything looked normal. The man switched on the controls, but nothing happened. 'Something's wrong,' he said. 'I don't understand ... the engines aren't working.' He switched on the computer, but that didn't work either. 'Eve,' he said, 'we're stuck here ... we can't take off!''Don't worry, Adam,' she replied. 'They'll rescue us soon.'。
Listen to this3听力原文Lesson1Freed American hostage, David Jacobsen, appealed today for the release of the remaining captives in Lebanon, saying, "Those guys are in hell and we've got to get them home." Jacobsen made his remarks as he arrived at Wiesbaden, West Germany, accompanied by Anglican Church envoy, Terry Waite, who worked to gain his release. And Waite says his efforts will continue. Jacobsen had a checkup at the air force hospital in Wiesbaden. And hospital director, Colonel Charles Moffitt says he is doing well. "Although Mr. Jacobsen is tired, our initial impression is that he is physically in very good condition. It also seems that he has dealt with the stresses of his captivity extremely well." Although Jacobsen criticized the US government's handling of the hostage situation in a videotape made during his captivity, today he thanked the Reagan Administration and said he was darn proud to be an American. The Reagan Administration had little to say today about the release of Jacobsen or the likelihood that other hostages may be freed. Boarding Air Force One in Las Vegas, the President said, "There's no way to tell right now. We've been working on that. We've had heart-breaking disappointments."Mr. Reagan was in Las Vegas campaigning for Republican candidate, Jim Santini, who is running behind Democrat, Harry Reed.In Mozambique today a new president was chosen to replace Samora Machel who died in a plane crash two weeks ago. NPR's John Madison reports: "The choice of the 130-member Central Committee of the ruling FRELIMO Party was announced on Mozambique radio this evening. He is Joaquim Chissano, Mozambique's Foreign Minister, No. 3 in the Party. Chissano, who is forty-seven, was Prime Minister of the nine-month transitional government that preceded independence from Portugal in 1975. He negotiated the transfer of power with Portugal.This much is clear tonight: an American held in Lebanon for almost a year and a half is free. David Jacobsen is recuperating in a hospital in Wiesbaden, West Germany. Twenty-four hours earlier, Jacobsen was released in Beirut by Islamic Jihad. But this remains a mystery: what precisely led to his freedom? Jacobsen will spend the next several days in the US air force facility in Wiesbaden for a medical examination. Diedre Barber reports.After preliminary medical checkups today, David Jacobsen's doctor saidhe was tired but physically in very good condition. US air force hospital commander, Charles Moffitt, said in a medical briefing this afternoon that Jacobsen had lost little weight and seemed extremely fit. He joked that he would not like to take up Jacobsen's challenge to reporters earlier in the day to a six-mile jog around the airport. Despite his obvious fatigue, Jacobsen spent the afternoon being examined by hospital doctors. He was also seen by a member of the special stress-management team sent from Washington. Colonel Moffitt said that after an initial evaluation it seems as if Jacobsen coped extremely well with the stresses of his captivity. He said there was also no evidence at this point that the fifty-five-year-old hospital director had been tortured or physically abused. Jacobsen seemed very alert, asking detailed questions about the facilities of the Wiesbaden medical complex, according to Moffitt.So far, Jacobsen has refused to answer questions about his five hundred and twenty-four days as a hostage. Speaking briefly to reports after his arrival in Wiesbaden this morning, he said his joy at being free was somewhat diminished by his concern for the other hostages left behind. He thanked the US government and President Ronald Reagan for helping to secure his release. Jacobsen also gave special thanks to Terry Waite, an envoy of the Archbishop of Canterbury, for his help in the negotiation. Waite who accompanied Jacobsen from Beirut to Wiesbaden today, said he might be going to Beirut in several days. There are still sevenAmerican hostages being held in Lebanon by different political groups. Jacobsen will be joined in Wiesbaden tomorrow by his family. Hospital officials said they still do not know how many days Jacobsen will remain for tests and debriefing sessions before returning to the United States with his family. For National Public Radio, this is Diedre Barber, Wiesbaden.Lesson 2Iran's official news agency said today former US National Security Advisor Robert McFarlane and four other Americans were jailed in Tehran for five days recently after they arrived on a secret diplomatic mission. The report quoted the speaker of Iran's parliament as saying President Reagan sent the group to Tehran posing as aircraft crewmen. He said they carried with them a Bible signed by the President and a cake. He said the presents were designed to improve relations between the two countries. Neither the Reagan Administration nor McFarlane had any comment on the report.There were published reports in the Middle East that hostage David Jacobsen was freed as a result of negotiations between the United States and Iran. Asked about that today, Anglican Church envoy Terry Waite said that he didn't want to comment on the political dynamics. But Waite said he may know within the next twenty-four hours from his contacts ifhe will be returning to Beirut to negotiate the release of more hostages.Jacobsen was reunited with his family today, but again said his joy could not be complete until the other hostages are freed. He appeared on the hospital balcony with his family and talked with reporters. Hospital director Colonel Charles Moffitt says Jacobsen needs to communicate with people now. "He likes to talk, whether that be to a group of press or to individual physicians. Once you get him started on a subject, he wants to talk because he hasn't been able to do that." Moffitt says Jacobsen is in good health and will not need followup medical care.A low to moderate turnout is reported across the nation so far on this election day. V oters are choosing members of the one hundredth Congress, thirty-four senators and all four hundred thirty-five members of the US House of Representatives. One of the big questions is which Party will control the Senate after today's voting.President Reagan's former National Security Advisor, Robert McFarlane, and four other Americans may have visited Tehran recently on a secret diplomatic mission. Today, on the seventh anniversary of the seizure of the US embassy in Tehran, Iran Speaker of the Parliament said thevisiting Americans were held for five days before being expelled from the country. NPR was unable to reach Mr. McFarlane today for comment and the White House says that it can neither confirm nor deny the story. NPR's Elizabeth Colton reports.Today in Tehran, Speaker of the Parliament, Hashami Rafsanjani took the occasion to tell a rally that President Reagan had recently sent personal envoys to Iran, calling for improvement of relations. In response to the American overtures, Rafsanjani announced that Iran will advise its friends in Lebanon, in other words the hostage takers, to free US and French hostages if Israel frees Lebanese prisoners, and if the American and French governments end their hostility to the revolutionary government of Iran. Rafsanjani then reportedly described for the tens of thousands outside his parliament, the visit of the five American emissaries. The Iranian said they flew in, posing as the flight crew of a plane bringing American military spare parts to Iran from Europe. The US envoys reportedly carried Irish passports, now said to be held by Iranian officials. And one of the men called himself McFarlane. And according to Rafsanjani, he looked exactly like President Reagan's former National Security Advisor. Rafsanjani claimed that Iranian security officials also have a tape of telephone conversations between the American President and his envoys, The Iranian cleric, Rafsanjani, said the five men were confined to a hotel for five days and later deportedafter Ayatollah Khomeini advised Iranian officials not to meet them or receive their message. Rafsanjani said the Americans had brought a Bible signed by President Reagan and a key-shaped cake which they said was the symbol of the hope of reopening US-Iran relations. In Tehran today, at the ceremony marking the anniversary of the seizure of the American embassy, Parliamentary Speaker Rafsanjani described the visit by the American emissaries as a sign of Washington's helplessness. The White House said it would neither confirm nor deny the reports, because according to the press office, there are certain matters pertaining to efforts to try to release the hostages, and comments might jeopardize them. Robert McFarlane, who was also a frequent political commentator for NPR's morning edition, has been unavailable for comment. I am Elizabeth Colton in Washington.Over the last few years and around the country, the number of fundamentalist religious groups is said to be growing. Some are called "ultra-fundamentalist" groups. The estimates varied greatly. The number could be as high as two thousand. These organizations have different purposes and beliefs, but usually have one thing in common—strong leadership, quite often one person. Four years ago in October at a fundamentalist Christian commune in West Virginia, a young boy diedafter a paddling session that lasted for two hours. The child was spanked by his parents. He had hit another child and refused to say he was sorry. We reported the story of that paddling—the story of the Stonegate Community in November of 1982. Since that time, Stonegate leader has been tried and convicted, one of the first times a leader of a religious group has been held responsible for the actions of a member. Also in that time the parents of the child have served jail terms, and now they have agreed to tell their story.The Stonegate Commune was near Charleston, West Virginia, in the northeast corner of the state. It's mostly farming country. The Stonegate members lived outside of town in an old white Victorian house, overlooking the Shenandoah River, eight young families living and working together. They did some farming, some construction work and for a time ran a restaurant in Charleston. It was their intention to become less of a commune and more of a community, with the families living in separate houses on the property. We went to Stonegate on a Sunday evening in November of 1982. We were reluctantly welcomed. Less than a month before, two Stonegate members had been indicted for involuntary manslaughter. They were the parents of Joseph Green, who was two years old when he died. On this night many of the Stonegate people were defensive, almost angry.That was four years ago. The parents, Stewart and Leslie Green, wereconvicted of involuntary manslaughter and both spent a year in jail. First Stewart, then Leslie. Then in a separate legal action, the leader of the Stonegate commune, Dorothy McLellan was also indicted. McLellan did not take part in the paddling but she was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and conspiracy in the death of Joey Green. Stewart Green, the father, testified against Dorothy McLellan. Green now believes that his son died because of McLellan's teachings and influence. He explained in court that the Stonegate members were taught that a paddling session should continue until the child apologizes. Green also testified that a four-hour spanking of Dorothy McLellan's grandson, Danny, had occurred two weeks before Joey Green's death. He also said the Stonegate members, when Joey died, joined in a pledge of secrecy: the circumstances would be covered up; the death would be called an accident. They were afraid all the Stonegate children would be taken away. Joey's parents at first agreed to this. It was later that they spoke out against what they called then a conspiracy of silence. Both Stewart and Leslie Green grew up and married within the Stonegate community. Leslie was only fifteen when she came to the Stonegate. They lived with several other teenagers in the home of Dorothy and John McLellan. The McLellans had been taking in young people who were having trouble, usually with drugs. They wanted to use their marriage as an example of Christian family life. John McLellan worked for an accounting firm,traveling during the week, Dot McLellan staying at home, taking care of more and more teenagers. The Greens are now living in their first real home together, an apartment in Baltimore. Stewart left the Stonegate, and Leslie joined him as soon as she got out of jail. The Greens have now agreed to talk about their lives at Stonegate and about the paddling of their son.。
Lesson 1'This Is Your Life' is one of the most popular programmes onBritish and American television. Every week a famous person is invited to a television studio, without knowing that he or she will be the subject of the programme. The compère meets th e person outside the studio and says 'This is your life!' The person then meets friends and relatives from his or her past and present. Studio 4 is where the programme is recorded. The programme begins at eight o'clock. It's 6:45 now and the director is checking the preparations with his new production assistant (PA). The subject of tonight's show will be an actor, Jason Douglas. The compère, as usual, will be Terry Donovan.Director: Let's just check the arrangements. We're bringing Jason Douglas here in a studio car—he thinks he's coming to a discussion programme! The driver has been told to arrive at exactly 7:55. Now, the programme begins at eight o'clock. At that time Jason will be walking to the studio. Terry Donovan will start his introduction at 8:01, and Jason will arrive at 8:02. Terry will meet him at the studio entrance ... Camera 4 will be there. Then he'll take him to that seat. It'll be on Camera 3. Jason will be sitting there during the whole programme. For most of the show Terry will be standing in the middle, and he'll be on Camera 2. The guests will come through that door, talk to Terry and Jason ... and then sit over there. Director: Now, is that all clear?PA: Yes ... there's just one thing.Director: Well, what is it?PA: Who's going to look after the guests during the show?Director: Pauline is.PA: And where will they be waiting during the show?Director: In Room 401, as usual. Pauline will be waiting with them, and she'll be watching the show on the monitor. She'll tell them two minutes before they enter.PA: I think that's everything.Terry: Good evening and welcome to 'This is Your Life'. This is Terry Donovan speaking. We're waiting for the subject of tonight's programme. He's one of the world's leading actors, and he thinks he's coming here to take part in a discussion programme ... I can hear him now ... yes, here he is! Jason Douglas ... This is your life!Jason: Oh, no ... I don't believe it! Not me ...Terry: Yes, you! Now come over here and sit down. Jason, you were born at number 28 Balaclava Street in East Ham, London on July 2nd, 1947. You were one of six children, and your father was a taxi driver. Of course, your name was then Graham Smith.Terry: Now, do you know this voice? 'I remember Jason when he was two. He used to scream and shout all day.'Jason: Susan!Terry: Yes ... all the way from Sydney, Australia ... She flew here specially for this programme. It's your sister, Susan Fraser!Jason: Susan ... Why didn't you tell me ... oh, this is wonderful!Terry: Yes, you haven't seen each other for 13 years ... take a seat next to him, Susan. You started school at the age of five, in 1952, and in 1958 you moved to Lane End Secondary School.Terry: Do you remember this voice? 'Smith! Stop looking out of the window!'Jason: Oh, no! It's Mr. Hooper!Terry: Your English teacher, Mr. Stanley Hooper. Was Jason a good student, Mr. Hooper?Mr. Hooper: Eh? No, he was the worst in the class ... but he was a brilliant actor, even in those days. He could imitate all the teachers? Terry: Thank you, Mr. Hooper. You can speak to Jason, later. Well, you went to the London School of Drama in 1966, and left in 1969. In 1973 you went to Hollywood.Terry: Do you know this voice? 'Hi Jason ... Can you ride a horse yet?' Jason: Maria!Terry: Maria Montrose ... who's come from Hollywood to be with you tonight.Maria: Hello, Jason ... it's great to be here. Hello, Terry. Jason and I were in a movie together in 1974. Jason had to learn to ride a horse ... Well, Jason doesn't like horses very much.Jason: Like them! I'm terrified of them!Maria: Anyway, he practised for two weeks. Then he went to the director ... it was Charles Orson ... and said, 'What do you want me to do?' Charles said, 'I want you to fall off the horse'. Jason was furious. He said, 'What? Fall off! I've been practising for two weeks ... I could fall off the first day ... without any practice!'Interviewer: Good morning, sir. I'm from radio station QRX, and I wonder if you'd mind answering a few questions for our survey today. David: Uh ... sure, why not?Interviewer: What's your name?David: Uh, my name is David George.Interviewer: David, what do you do for a living?David: I'm a professional baseball player.Interviewer: Really?David: Mm-hmm.Interviewer: That's terrific. What do you do for fun?David: Well, I like to read the classics—you know, Dickens, Shakespeare, ... uh ... books like that.Interviewer: Fabulous. And what's the most exciting thing that's happenedto you recently?David: Just call me Dad. My wife and I ... uh ... had our first baby. Interviewer: Oh, (Yeah. A little girl.) that's wonderful.David: Mm-hmm.Interviewer: Who do you admire most in this world?David: Well, I admire my wife ... uh ... she's terrific. She's going to be a great mother, great mother.Interviewer: Terrific. What do you want to be doing five years from now? David: Well, ... uh ... five years from now I'd like to be a father of five. I'd like to have lots of kids around the house.Interviewer: That's fabulous.David: Yeah.Interviewer: Thanks very much for talking to us, David.David: Well, thank you.Interviewer: Good morning. I'm from radio station QRX, and I wondered if you'd mind answering a few questions today for our survey. Suzanne: Not at all.Interviewer: What's your name?Suzanne: Suzanne Brown.Interviewer: Suzanne, what do you do for a living?Suzanne: I'm a lawyer.Interviewer: A lawyer? And what do you do for fun?Suzanne: I like to run.Interviewer: Uh-huh. Running, like—Suzanne: Jogging.Interviewer: Jogging. And what's the most exciting thing that's happened to you recently?Suzanne: I got to run in the Boston Marathon.Interviewer: Congratulations. And who do you admire most in the world? Suzanne: Oh, well, I'd have to say Martin Luther King, Jr. Interviewer: Mmm, yes. And what do you want to be doing five years from today?Suzanne: Well, dare I say win the Boston Marathon?Interviewer: Wonderful. Thanks a lot for talking to us today, Suzanne. Suzanne: You're welcome.Interviewer: Good morning, sir. I'm from radio station QRX, and I wonder if you could answer a few questions for our survey this morning. Adolfo: Oh, yes, yes.Interviewer: What's your name?Adolfo: My name is Adolfo Vasquez.Interviewer: Adolfo, what do you do for a living?Adolfo: I'm a dancer.Interviewer: A dancer. And what do you do for fun?Adolfo: I watch ... uh ... musical movies.Interviewer: Musical movies. And what's the most exciting thingthat's happened to you recently?Adolfo: Oh, about six years ago I moved to United States, (Uh-huh.) and。
listen to this中级原文Listen to This - An Intermediate Original ArticleTitle: The Power of Music: A Journey of EmotionsIntroduction:Music has the remarkable ability to touch our hearts and souls, transporting us to a world of emotions. It serves as a universal language, capable of transcending cultural barriers and connecting people from all walks of life. In this article, we explore the transformative power of music and its impact on our emotional well-being.The Melody of Memories:Music has the incredible ability to evoke vivid memories and emotions. Have you ever listened to a song from your childhood and suddenly found yourself transported back in time, reliving those precious moments? The power of music lies in its ability to trigger emotions associated with specific memories, whether they be joy, sadness, or nostalgia. Each note and lyric has the potential to unlock a flood of emotions, creating a unique experience for every listener.Finding Solace in Sadness:In times of sadness or heartache, music has the power to heal andprovide solace. Whether it's a melancholic melody or heartfelt lyrics, music helps us process our emotions and find comfort in our pain. It acts as a companion, validating our feelings and reminding us that we are not alone in our struggles. Through music, we can find catharsis and emerge stronger, ready to face the world with renewed resilience.Empowering and Motivating:Music has the ability to inspire and motivate us in ways we never thought possible. From anthems that ignite a sense of unity and empowerment to energetic beats that fuel our determination, music has been a driving force behind some of the greatest achievements in history. Whether it's overcoming personal obstacles or fighting for social change, music provides the soundtrack to our journeys, giving us the strength to persevere and make a difference.The Universal Language:One of the most remarkable aspects of music is its ability to connect people across cultures and languages. Regardless of whether we understand the lyrics or the cultural context, we can still feel the raw emotions conveyed through the music. It serves as a bridge, fostering understanding and empathy between individuals who may otherwise be separated by barriers. Music has the power to bring us closer together, reminding us of our shared humanity.Conclusion:Music is a powerful tool that has the ability to transport us to different emotional landscapes. It allows us to relive cherished memories, find solace in times of sadness, and empowers us to overcome challenges. Through its universal language, music connects us with others, fostering a sense of unity and understanding. So, the next time you listen to a song, let yourself be swept away by the emotions it invokes, and embrace the transformative power of music.。
Rome Wasn't Built in a Day p.1. English 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, you must not be shy. Be thick-skinned and speak up! Finally, you mush be patient. Remember, "Rome wasn't built in a day." a little bit disencouraged universal Mandarin 普通话，国语Your stay here is just(or only) a waste of time. Exercise is a rewarding for our health. It is up to you. 随你吧by fits and starts. 断断续续地My brother studied accounting by fits and 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 stink vi.臭be patient with somebody 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 improving. 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 sth talk to(with) sb about sth vi. talk sb into doing vt.说服When he gave a speech, we realized that he was just talking nonsense. He is a problem studnet. 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 are you? 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.13 Listening to music is the favorite pastime of 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 and the waltz. Music fills the air in Vienna. Going to public concerts is often free of charge. And don't forget, Vienna is also home to the world famous Vienna Boys' Choir. No wonder people say Austria is always alive with the sound of music. Austria Australia potbelly 大肚皮He is a potbelly. jog 慢跑the world over adv. = around the world = throughout the world = all over the world maestro 艺术大师，名作曲家birthplace 发源地，诞生日classical 古典的classic 经典的be free (of charge) 免费This sample is free of charge. be enslaved by 被...奴役be home to / be homed of 发源地，老家chore 杂物(可数) no wonder + clause adv.难怪No wonder Bruce is in such a good shape, he excercises every day.Bungee Jumping p.26 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 think about it. However, it is something I really want to do one day. Some people think I'm crazy. They say to jump is foolish enough, but to have to pay for it is madness. I don't 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? wildboar 野猪Paper originated in China. 起源于looks like tastes like 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. be tied to = be bound(bind) to 被...绑在That poor dog is tied/bound to the fence, 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 looked much older. cockroach(es) 蟑螂get somewhere 有出息get nowhere 没出息lunatic n.adj疯子luna 月亮(拉丁文) I agree with you on this point, but I disable agree with you on that point. agreeable 相处容易的: I like Marry, because she's a very agreeable personality. 6. Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained p.35 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. If nothing is ventured, nothing will be gained. Growing up is learning experirnce. pluck up one's courage 鼓起勇气muster up one's courage pearl 珍珠Pearl 女人名carve out 雕刻出,开创出By going to school and studying hard, Sam carved out a good career of his future. attain/reach/fulfill one's goal Peter and Bruce are as busy as bees. What do you mean by calling me at midnight? take it easy 放松点7. Doctor Death p.39 Whether very sick people should be helped to end their own lives is a question many people cannot answer. However, Dr.Kevorkian is an exception. That he has done this more than twenty times is known to everyone. Some say what he is doing is immoral. 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 for the government. There seem to be two sides to the argument. Which side are you on? spooky 幽灵般的Halloween 万圣节to end one's own life = to put an end to one's own life When the movie came to an end, many people were crying. 结束I helped Mother wash(do) the dishes last night. Every rule has its exception. = There is an exception to every rule. With an exception .... inconvenient 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mercy killing 安乐死One is known by company he keeps. 观其友，知其人8. No Hearts or No Brains? P.52 Helen and Dick are talking about the previous article. H: I don't understand how people can think Dr. Kevorkian is doing the right thing. D: Well, helping people die with dignity is not that bad, in it? H: Don't you know ? Where there is life, there is hope. D: Come on. Be realistic. Those people 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 to momerize/remenber their telepphone number by heart. 默背Peter is really a kind of man at heart. at heart 本性上beat one's brains 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 bad Where there is a will, there is a way. 有志者，事竟成9. Be Thoughtful p.28 Being thoughtful simply means thinking of others before yourself.What you say or do will have an effect on others. So it is important that you think before you say or do anything. In this way, you can avoid hurting others' feelings. Moreover, a thoughtless act or remark can spoil a perfect relationship. Children should be considerate of old 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. essential = necessary / important It is important that he (should) be punctual. a piece of cake It is cinch(俚easy). feeling 感觉feelings 感情scold 责骂undermine 破坏(少用) bear 牢记= remenber likewise 同样地Yesterday was a lousy day. By the same token today does't look any better. What goes around comes around.1. Rome Wasn't Built in a Day p.1. English 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, you must not be shy. Be thick-skinned and speak up! Finally, you mush be patient. Remember, "Rome wasn't built in a day." a little bit disencouraged universal Mandarin 普通话，国语Your stay here is just(or only) a waste of time. Exercise is a rewarding for our health. It is up to you. 随你吧by fits and starts. 断断续续地My brother studied accounting by fits and 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 stink vi.臭be patient with somebody 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 improving. 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 sth talk to(with) sb about sth vi. talk sb into doing vt.说服When he gave a speech, we realized that he was just talking nonsense. He is a problem studnet. 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 are you? 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.13 Listening to music is the favorite pastime of 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 and the waltz. Music fills the air in Vienna. Going to public concerts is often free of charge. And don't forget, Vienna is also home to the world famous Vienna Boys' Choir. No wonderpeople say Austria is always alive with the sound of music. Austria Australia potbelly 大肚皮He is a potbelly. jog 慢跑the world over adv. = around the world = throughout the world = all over the world maestro 艺术大师，名作曲家birthplace 发源地，诞生日classical 古典的classic 经典的be free (of charge) 免费This sample is free of charge. be enslaved by 被...奴役be home to / be homed of 发源地，老家chore 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 kidding? I'm having the time of my life. I loved the concerts. M: Concert going is fantastic but what else 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 who hesitates is lost." He who works hard will be successful. "He" means anyone. or: one, those I was lost in that music.沉醉于= be absorbed in one's work While on vocation last year, I visited France and Italy. 渡假Chinese character 中国字不说Chinese words have a lot of fun = have a good time a lot of concert The artist will put on (hold) an exhibit next month. (put on 娱乐) fantastic = wonderful, great, awesome, terrific (cool for the young) aweful = terrible 糟Biking along the bank could be/can be/must be/is fun. Learning English is fun. fun 好玩(a good time) funny 滑稽含义不同fun man, funny man The students made fun of the new kid of class. 嘲笑5. Bungee Jumping p.26 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 think about it. However, it is something I really want to do one day. Some people think I'm crazy. They say to jump is foolish enough, but to have to pay for it is madness. I don't 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? wild boar 野猪Paper originated in China. 起源于looks like tastes like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. be tied to = be bound(bind) to 被...绑在That poor dog istied/bound to the fence, 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 looked much older. cockroach(es) 蟑螂get somewhere 有出息get nowhere 没出息lunatic n.adj疯子luna 月亮(拉丁文) I agree with you on this point, but I disable agree with you on that point. agreeable 相处容易的: I like Marry, because she's a very agreeable personality. 6. Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained p.35 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, nothingventured, nothing gained. If nothing is ventured, nothing will be gained. Growing up is learning experirnce. pluck up one's courage 鼓起勇气muster up one's courage pearl 珍珠Pearl 女人名carve out 雕刻出,开创出By going to school and studying hard, Sam carved out a good career of his future.attain/reach/fulfill one's goal Peter and Bruce are as busy as bees. What do you mean by calling me at midnight? take it easy 放松点7. Doctor Death p.39 Whether very sick people should be helped to end their own lives is a question many people cannot answer. However, Dr.Kevorkian is an exception. That he has done this more than twenty times is known to everyone. Some say what he is doing is immoral. 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 for the government. There seem to be two sides to the argument. Which side are you on? spooky 幽灵般的Halloween 万圣节to end one's own life = to put an end to one's own life When the movie came to an end, many people were crying. 结束I helped Mother wash(do) the dishes last night. Every rule has its exception. = There is an exception to every rule. With an exception .... inconvenient 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mercy killing 安乐死One is known by company he keeps. 观其友，知其人8. No Hearts or No Brains? P.52 Helen and Dick are talking about the previous article. H: I don't understand how people can think Dr. Kevorkian is doing the right thing. D: Well, helping people die with dignity is not that bad, in it? H: Don't you know ? Where there is life, there is hope. D: Come on. Be realistic. Those people 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 to momerize/remenber their telepphone number by heart. 默背Peter is really a kind of man at heart. at heart 本性上beat one's brains 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 bad Where there is a will, there is a way. 有志者，事竟成9. Be Thoughtful p.28 Being thoughtful simply means thinking of others before yourself. What you say or do will have an effect on others. So it is important that you think before you say or do anything. In this way, you can avoid hurting others' feelings. Moreover, a thoughtless act or remark can spoil a perfect relationship. Children should be considerate of old 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. essential = necessary / important It is important that he (should) be punctual. a piece of cake It is cinch(俚easy). feeling 感觉feelings 感情scold 责骂undermine 破坏(少用) bear 牢记= remenber likewise 同样地Yesterday was a lousy day. By the same token today does'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 difficult these 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? flatter 奉承flattery meet with trouble 遇到麻烦meet sb The chinaman presided over the meeting. meet you halfway 折衷Let's compromise 妥协to reach a compromise 招呼语greeting：How are you? How have you been? How are you getting along? How is everything? polite behavior Peter is afraid/scared/frightened of snakes. cockroach(es) 蟑螂support a family 养家back you up 支持I couldn't care less. 不在乎hardly = almost not Today many city couples both have to work, or they can't make ends meet. 收支平衡We are in need of more parks in our city. = We need more.... stingy 小气的get by 说的过去，混过11. Power without Pollution p.69 Pollution 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. They use windmills. These windmills can create power without creating pollution. This method is so successful 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. Yesterday afternoon we had a power failure for two hours. 停电During the power failuer, the lights usually go out. a big problem = a serious problem You should rid youreself of that bad habit of smoking. concerned = worried People in ireland, however, don't have these worries. People in ireland don't, however, have these worries. answer to = solution to creat / produce / generate 12. Stop the Noise p.77 Mr. 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. W: I'm sorry. I'm sure he's not doing it on purpose. 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 great time. C: Uh… poorly My girlfriend and I had a chat at a shop yesterday have a word with sb about sth = talk with(to) sb about sth have words with = argument stingy 小气sure = of course = you bet 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 ofsb'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12. Stop the Noise p.77 Mr. 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. W: I'm sorry. I'm sure he's not doing it on purpose. 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 great time. C: Uh… poorly My girlfriend and I had a chat at a shop yesterday have a word with sb about sth = talk with(to) sb about sth have words with = argument stingy 小气sure = of course = you bet 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 First p. 81 Smoking 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 in public 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 is immoral, don't you think? put out my cigarette once 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, they can bite. be in good/poor health in 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 advertisemnet 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 you think? immortal 不朽的14. Quit Cold Turkey p.89 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 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: chewing gum,biting my fingernails and even meditation, but nothing 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 questions quit cold turkey coldturkey(adv) = all at once 一劳永逸stand for 代表Edward promise Sally to meey her at six. You promised me that you would meet me at six, but you were late. I promise to help you with the disdes 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 time Every 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 gum a pack of cigarette 15. Don't Rely on Luck! P.93 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 that these 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 rely on 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 last night. dream about/of kissing sb 梦见I had a nightmare dream last night. I have a dream. ? parasol 阳伞be buried in My father was buried in military cemetery. Peter is always buried in his work. Do as the roman do. In Austrilia I acted as Peter's interpretor. 口译员ease one's mind 16. Study or Flunk p.101 Kim 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disappointed grade 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.105 You 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 cardisplays a 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 story In 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 destination There are many computers on display at that trade show. to top it off = in addition We had a great meal. To top it off, the dessert is excellent. 18. Nothing is perfect p 111 The 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 Men p114 What's the real reason women get fat? It's not chocolate or ice cream. According to a recent report, which was 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 lose weight, 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 cocolates two icecreams 指种类icecream 不可数two scoops of icecream according to me 错应为I think I'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 Problem p 123 Eve 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 landinds. 一路平安 a bad cook 厨师不应为cooker 饭店厨师应为chef a weight problem pun 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 with fancy 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 miser fat 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 Bathing P 127. When 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 bath bathe vi. bathing-suit泳衣stink vi.发臭Look before you leap. 三思而后行Hair dyeing is popular。
