1 MY PARENTS ARE KIND
My Name is David. Her Name is Jean. She is my sister. She is a Happy Girl. I am Also Happy. We
are Both Happy Because Our parents are Kind.
What is that? It is a Camera. Is it your Camera? Yes, it is. Is this also a camera? No, this is my tape.
Is that your tape recorder? No, that is my radio. Where is your tape recorder? It is in my bedroom.
I.
1. John is our neighbor.
2. He is a handsome boy.
3. His father is a famer.
4. His mother is a housewife.
5. They are all nice people.
II.
1. Who are you?
2. We are your classmates.
3. Are you brother and sister?
4. Yes, we are.
5. Who are they? Are they our classmates?
6. No, they are not.
7. Is he our new teacher?
8. No, he is their teacher.
III.
1. Are you rich?
2. I am poor.
3. Why are you poor?
4. I am poor because i am a student.
2 I LOVE JANE
I know Jane. She is my co-worker. She is a very charming girl. I love her, but i am always nervous
when I am around her. Are you also nervous when you are around women?
Jane likes flowers. I often buy flowers for her, but she never accepts my flowers. Do you ever buy
gifts for women? Do they accept your gifts?
I.
1.What does he do?
2.He's a professor.
3.Where does he teach?
4.He teaches in the University of Chinese Culture.
5.Does he like it here?
6.Yes, he does, because the scenery there is beautiful.
II.
1. What do you call it in English?
2. How do you say it in English?
3. How do you spell it?
4. How do you pronounce it?
5. What does it mean?
6. What is the different between this and that?
III.
1.Do you ever drink? 2.Yes, sometimes.
3.How often do you drink?
4.I usually drink in the pub.
5.Do they provide good service?
6.Yes, they do.
3 WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?
David's father is a government official. He likes to help other people. He sometimes helps me with
my homework. In his spare time, he likes to go to the movies and play tennis. I often go with him to
the movies. When he takes me out, he always buys me ice cream.
What is your father like? Is he anxious to help people? Do you like to go out with him? What does
he like to do in his spare time?
I
1. I like to ski, but i don't know how to ski.
2. She likes to play tennis, but the tennis court is far from her house.
3. He like to read novels, but he has no money to buy them.
4. We like to go to the movies, but we hate to wait in line for tickets.
5. They like to go on outings, but they are often busy.
II
1.David comes from Hualien.
2.He is like his father.
3.They both have good personalities.
4.They always get along with people.
5.Are you easy to get along with?
6.Do you ever argue with people?
III
1.Do you go to the botanical garden every night?
2.Yes, I like to take walks there.
3.Do you go alone?
4.No, i go with my girlfriend. She is a good companion.
5.Isn't hard to get along with her?
6.I don't mind it. I'm always happy when I'm around her.
7.Do you plan to Marry her?
8.Yes, I plan to marry her next month.
4 JANE IS ALWAYS SLEEPING
Jane is a student of mine. I teach her French, she is very lazy. She likes to sleep. She is always
sleeping in class. But her brother, David, is a diligent student. He often asks me to record French for
him.He studies French very hard. He is now reading a French book.
Are you lazy or diligent? The time is now eight o'clock in the morning. What are you doing? Do you
know what Jane is doing? She is dozing off at her desk.
I
1.What time is it?
2.It's a quarter to eight.
3.Is david still exercising?
4.No, he is eating breakfast now.
5.Tell him to hurry. We must leave before ten after eight. 6.Are you going by train?
7.No,we are going by bus.
8.How long does it take to get to tamsui by bus?
9.It's hard to say. Usually, it takes twenty five minutes.
II
1.Are those magazine yours?
2.No, I think they belongs to Jane.
3.Does she like to read magazines?
4.No, but she likes to collect them.
5.Do you like to collect magazines, too?
6.No, but I like to collect stamps and coins.
7.Are these stamps and coins yours?
8.Yes, they are mine.
III
1.Do you have any hobbies?
2.Yes, I like swimming, reading novels and listening to music.
3.Do you often go to concerts?
4.Yes, I'm going to a rock'n' roll concert tonight. Do you want to go with me?
5.I'm sorry, I have to study for a test.
6. You're always studying. Don't you think you're missing out on a lots of fun?
7.My father often says,"Students and soldiers have no freedom". I believe it's a student's duty to study
hard.
8. I don't want to argue with you. It's a waste of time.
5 UNCLE'S FARM
Raymond: What a beautiful Day, Jane. Would you like to go out and get
some fresh air?
Jane: Yes. Where do you plan to take me?
Raymond: Why don't we go to my uncle's farm on the Seven Stars
Mountain? It's a quiet but interesting place.
Jane: Are there any creeks or lakes?
Raymond: Yes, there is a stream and a lake right in front of the farm. My
uncle keeps many ducks there.
Jane: Can we go fishing there?
Raymond: Sure! I'll go get my rod and tackle box now.
Jane: What are we going to use for bait?
Raymond: We can either dig out some earth worms in my yard or buy some
shrimps in the market.
Jane: Will your aunt and uncle be home?
Raymond: Yes, they are almost always be home. They hate the hustle and
bustle of the city.
Jane: Are you going to take any pictures?
Raymond: Yes, I'll take my camera along. Do you have any film?
Jane: yes, I have a roll of film in my drawer. Would you like me to go
get it now?
Raymond: Yes, please. Could you also get your flash-attachment? Mine is
Broken.
Jane: Why don't we just use my camera? Since it's a self-adjusting
