大英三英语听力原文14.doc

-! Unit1 City Living Mexico----here we come! Sun-hee: This is going to be a great trip! Ive never been to Mexico, have you? Mike: No, I havent. Have you finished everything? Tara: Oh my gosh! Wheres my bag? Sun-hee: (to Tara) It s in the closet. (into phone) Of course! Im the only one whos organized around here. I ran errands all day and Im ready---exhausted---but ready. Mike: What did you have to do? Sun-hee: (holds up ticket) Well, first I had to confirm my flight-- Claudia: My ticket! Wheres my ticket? Have you seen it? Sun-hee: (to Claudia) I saw it in the bathroom. Claudia: The bathroom? Are you sure? So strange ... (holds up her ticket) Oh, youre right. Got it! Sun-hee: (holds up travelers checks)-- then I had to get travelers checks-- Tara: Oh! My money! Ive lost my wallet! (Sun-hee hands Tara her wallet) Whexv! Sun-hee: (into phone)--then I had to pay the electricity and phone bills, (to Tara) because someone forgot-- (into phone) and then I had to change my voice mail message. Claudia: My cell phone! I don t remember where I put my cell phone! Sun-hee: (to Claudia) Its in the kitchen. Claudia: (to self) The kitchen--its in the kitchen-- (holds up cell phone) Ta-dah! Sun-hee: (into phone) These two----theyre never prepared! What would they do without me? Mike: How true--Hey, dont forget to unplug your TV and electrical stuff before you go. Sun-hee: (holds up plug) Done. Tara: Sun-hee! Were late! Its time to go! Sun-hee: OK! hey mike, I have to go. Were leaving for the airport. Sun-hee, Tara and Claudia: Bye Mike! Mike: Cool! Have a great trip girls! Bye. Sun-hee: OK! Does everybody have everything? Tickets? Tara and Claudia: Yep. Sun-hee: Bags? Tara and Claudia: Yep. Sun-hee: Coats? Tara and Claudia: Yep. Sun-hee: Everything. Tara and Claudia: Yep. Lets go! Sun-hee: OK. Mexico----here we come!(all exit) Tara and Claudia: (Sun-hee re-enters to get her ticket and travelers checks) Now-- Mexico----here we come! Unit2 City Living Imaginary Beach Takeshi: I cant believe how hot it is out there. Why didnt we go to Hawaii with everyone else? Mike: Because we didnt have the money. Takeshi: Well, why didn’ t we get an air conditioner Mike: Hello? Same reason. And quit complaining! Were got air conditioning. Takeshi: Mike, thats a bowl of ice and a fan. Mike: Takeshi, youve got to be more like me and use our imagination, then you too can have a beach vacation. See? (pulls down window shade with beach poster) Check our that gorgeous view. Takeshi: Right, but not exactly "realistic." Mike: OK, come over here. Close your eyes. Feel that cool, ocean breeze. Takeshi: Mike, thats the fridge. Mike: Come on! I said, "Use your imagination!" Now close your eyes. Listen to the sound of the sea gulls…(makes sound like a seagull) hear the children laughing… (makes sound like children laughing) Why, I think I can even smell a barbeque…(waves a package of hot dogs) Takeshi: Raw hot dogs? Mike: Dont worry. Im going to cook them up on that grill over there. Takeshi: Mike, you know youre not allowed to use a grill inside an apartment, right? Mike: OK. III use the microwave then. Takeshi: A beach, with a microwave. Sure, Mike. Mike: Thats the beauty of "Imaginary Beach." Were got a microwave oven, were got a TV with a remote control. Who could ask for anything more? Takeshi: What about water? Thats the main reason people go to the beach. What are you going to use for that? The bathtub? Mike: No, thatd be silly. Here we go! (turns on CD player) Feel the ocean mist-- (sprays water on Takeshi) Takeshi: :Mike, thats for spraying plants, not me! Mike: You know, the sound of the waves, the ocean mist-- makes me want to surf. Takeshi : Surf? Mike: Yeah, surf. (starts to fold up ironing board) Takeshi: Mike, no. you can t stand on that, youll break it! Mike: No, I Wont. (stands on ironing board and pretends to surf) Look at me, dude---- Im "hanging ten"! Takeshi: Yeah, cool. (takes cap off water bottle) Hey, "dude"! Watch out for that wave! (throws water in Mikes face) Huh, Im getting the hang of this "imagination" thing. Mike : Very funny, very funny indeed! (chases Takeshi) Unit3 City living Go with the flow Claudia: So, when do you start your new job? Roberto: Im not sure. I may start as soon as next month. Claudia: Wow！ Roberto: Yeah, its going to be a lot of fun…. expert Ill have to learn how to use that new software program I told you about. Claudia: Dont worry. Im a software expert, III help you figure it out. Roberto: Thanks.Hey,what about your job? Your boss was transferred to the Asian office. Are you going to get promoted? Claudia: I might-- might not. Its not a big deal. Roberto: Huh? Claudia: Ive been thinking lately,I dont plan on working my whole life. Someday, maybe in five years or so, Im going to quit my job and get out of this stressful life. You know, relax. Have some fun! Roberto: Oh. What are you planning to do? Claudia: Im definitely going to travel… I might even move to another country, maybe work as a Volunteer…I could even start a new career! Maybe one where I can help people…or help the world. What about you? What are your plans? Roberto: Well, Ive pretty much got everything planned already, right up to my retirement. Claudia: Really? Roberto: Yep. Im going to work hard and save as much money as possible until Im about 30…31. then Im going to become the Vice President of Finance, and then the CEO by the time Im 40…maybe 45. Claudia: Yeah? Roberto : Yep. And when Im 35 or 36, Im going to settle down, get married, and have some kids Claudia: Oh you are, are you? You know that for a fact? Roberto :Well, its not a fact---- yet. But really, if you want to succeed, you need to have clear-cut, well-defined goals and aspirations Claudia: I dont know, I think you should keep your options open. You know…"go with the flow." Robert: "Go with the flow" eh? So youre not nervous about the promotion? Claudia: I didnt say that. It just wont be the end of the world if I dont get it. What about you? Are you nervous about the new job? Roberto : Not really. Im just going to "go with the flow," as long as the "flow" follows my plan! Unit4 City Living It must be a miracle! Tara: (opening the door to find Takeshi and Mike) Hi--hi. Takeshi: Hi. Tara: Thank goodness youre here! This morning she almost fainted, then she felt very tired, and now she says she feels very lightheaded. I dont know hat to do. Takeshi: Has she seen a doctor? Tara: She wont go. She says just needs to get some rest. Mike: Did anything happen? Tara: Nothing out of the ordinary. The worst thing is, she has this big meeting with the president of the university tonight. Shes been pretty anxious about it. Takeshi: OK. Lets take a look. Tara: Sun-hee, Mike and Takeshi are here Takeshi: Hi. Sun-hee: (wakes up) Hey. Takeshi: How are you feeling? Sun-hee: Very tired--and I feel dizzy--and my stomach is killing me" (sighs) I think I might even have a fever. Oh--why do I have that meeting with the president tonight? I cant stop thinking about it... Mike: Eat something, youll feel better. Sun-hee :Are you kidding? I cant eat. Im not hungry. Takeshi: Maybe you should go for a walk-- you know, get some fresh air-- Sun-hee :No, I just need to rest. Tara: (phone rings) Hello? Yes ... no, this is her roommate, Tara. What? OK--Ill let her know. Thanks. (to Sun-hee) That was the presidents secretary, Sun-hee :What did she say? Tara: She told me to tell you that tonights meeting has been canceled. Sun-hee: Oh, thank goodness. Uh--Mike, can you hand me that orange juice? Tara: (to Takeshi) I dont know maybe we should call a doctor. Takeshi: (to Tara as Sun-hee starts eating and drinking) Yeah, maybe we should. Sun-hee: Whats the matter? Havent you ever seen anyone eating before? Tara: (to Sun-hee) I take it youre feeling better? Sun-hee: I am feeling pretty good. It must be a miracle, or something. Tara: (to Takeshi) Or a lucky phone call.