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1、1Ted: Oh, Im really sorry. Are you OKAna: Im fine. But Im not very good at this.Ted: Neither am I. Say, are you from South AmericaAna: Yes, I am, originally. I was born in Argentina.Ted: Did you grow up thereAna: Yes, I did, but my family moved here eight years ago, when I was in high school.Ted: An

2、d where did you learn to RollerbladeAha: Here in the park. This is only my second time.Ted: Well, its my first time. Can you give me some lessonsAna: Sure. Just follow me.Ted: By the way, my name is Ted.Ana: And Im Ana. Nice to meet you.2Jeff: Hey! Are these pictures of you when you were a kidKim: Y

3、eah. Thats me in front of my uncles beach house. When I was a kid, we used to spend two weeks there every summer.Jeff: Wow, I bet that was fun!Kim: Yeah. We always had a great time. Every day we used to get up early and walk along the beach. I had a great shell collection. In fact, I think its still

4、 up in the attic!Jeff: Hey, I used to collect shells, too, when I was a kid. But my parents threw them out!3Lynn: Why is there never a bus when you want oneSam: Good question. There arent enough buses on this route.Lynn: Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper.Sam: Good idea. You should

5、say that we need more subway lines, too.Lynn: Yeah. There should be more public transportation in general.Sam: And fewer cars! Theres too much traffic.Lynn: Say, is that our bus comingSam: Yes, it is. But look. Its full!Lynn: Oh, no! Lets go and get a cup of coffee. We can talk about this letter Im

6、going to write.4Erica: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the bank isMan: Theres one upstairs, across from the duty-free shop.Erica: Oh, thanks. Do you know what time it opensMan: It should be open now. It opens at 8:00 A.M.Erica: Good. And can you tell me how often the buses leave for the cityMan:

7、You need to check at the transportationcounter. Its right down the hall.Erica: OK. And just one more thing. Do you know where the nearest restroom isMan: Right behind you, maam. See that signErica: Oh. Thanks a lot.5Mr. Dean: What do you thinkMrs. Dean: Well, it has just as many bedrooms as the last

8、 apartment. And the living room is huge.Jenny: But the bedrooms are too small. And there isnt enough closet space for my clothes.Mr. Dean: And its not as cheap as the last apartment we saw.Mrs. Dean: But that apartment was dark and dingy. And it was in a dangerous neighborhood.Mr. Dean: Lets see if

9、the real estate agent has something else to show us.6Brian: So where are you working now, TerryTerry: Oh, Im still at the bank. I dont like it, though.Brian: Thats too bad. Why notTerry: Well, its boring, and it doesnt pay very well.Brian: I know what you mean. I dont like my jobeither. I wish I cou

10、ld find a better job.Terry: Actually, I dont want to work at all anymore. I wish I had a lot of money so I could retire now.Brian: Hmm, how old are you, TerryTerry: Uh, twenty-six.7Kathy: Hey, this sounds good - snails with garlic! Have you ever eaten snailsJohn: No, I havent.Kathy: Oh, theyre delic

11、ious! I had them last time. Like to try someJohn: No, thanks. They sound strange.Waitress: Have you decided on an appetizer yetKathy: Yes. Ill have the snails, please.Waitress: And you, sirJohn: I think Ill have the fried brains.Kathy: Fried brains Now that really sounds strange!8Kate: Whats your fa

12、vorite snackJim: Oh, its a sandwich with peanut butter, honey, and a banana. Its really delicious!Kate: Ugh! Ive never heard of that! How do you make itJim: Well, first, you take two slices of bread and spread peanut butter on them. Then cut a banana into small pieces and put them on one of the slic

13、es of bread. Finally, pour some honey over the bananas and put the other slice of bread on top. Yum!Kate: Yuck! It sounds awful!9Julia: Im so excited! We have two weeks off! What are you going to doNancy: Im not sure. I guess Ill just stay home. Maybe Ill catch up on my reading. What about you Any p

14、lansJulia: Well, my parents have rented a condominium in Florida. Im going to take long walks along the beach every day and do lots of swimming.Nancy: Sounds great!Julia: Say, why dont you come with us We have plenty of room.Nancy: Do you mean it Id love to!10Lucy: Hey, Mom. I want to backpack aroun

15、d Europe this summer. What do you thinkMom: Backpack around Europe That sounds dangerous! You shouldnt go by yourself. You ought to go with someone.Lucy: Yes, Ive thought of that.Mom: And youd better talk to your father first.Lucy: I already did. He thinks its a great idea. He wants to come with me!

16、11Mr. Field: Jason. Jason! Turn down the TV a little, please.Jason: Oh, but this is my favorite program!Mr. Field: I know. But its very loud.Jason: OK. Ill turn it down.Mr. Field: Thats better. Thanks.Mrs. Field: Lisa, please pick up your things. Theyre all over the living room floor.Lisa: In a minu

17、te, Mom. Im on the phone.Mrs. Field: OK. But do it as soon as you hang up.Lisa: Sure. No problem!Mrs. Field: Goodness! Were we like this when we were kidsMr. Field: Definitely!12George: Hi. Im your new neighbor, George Rivera. I live next door.Stephanie: Oh, hi. Im Stephanie Lee.George: So, you just

18、 moved in Do you need anythingStephanie: Not right now. But thanks.George: Well, let me know if you do. Um, by the way, would you mind turning your stereo down The walls are really thin, so the sound goes right through to my apartment.Stephanie: Oh, Im sorry! I didnt realize that. Ill make sure to k

19、eep the volume down. Oh, by the way, is there a good Italian restaurant in the neighborhoodGeorge: Yeah. Theres a great one a couple of blocks from here. Try their lasagna. Its delicious!13Daniel: Hey! Nice computer! Whats this forAndrea: Thats a modem. Its used to connect the computer to the phone

20、line, so I can send faxes and access the Internet.Daniel: So you can go on-line and all thatAndrea: Yes. And I use the World Wide Web for finding information on astronomy, movies, UFOs -just about anything.Daniel: Sports CarsAndrea: Uh-huh. And I can exchange information with people, too. I belong t

21、o a chat group on astronomy.Daniel: Hmm. I just use my computer to write letters and reports.Andrea: Why dont you get on the Internet Its not really expensive.Daniel: Maybe I will. It sounds like fun.14Jennifer: I read the instructions, but Im still not sure how to use my cellular phone.Richard: Act

22、ually, its pretty easy. First of all, dont forget to turn it on.Jennifer: Got it!Richard: Then dial the number. And remember to press the send button.Jennifer: Thats allRichard: Pretty much. Just make sure to recharge the batteries every few weeks. And try not to drop it. Its fragile.Jennifer: Good

23、advice.Richard: And one more thing: Be sure to pay the phone bill every month!15Leo: Did you know next week is Halloween Its on October 31.Natasha: So what do you do on Halloween We dont have that holiday in Russia.Leo: Well, its a day when kids dress up in masks and costumes. They knock on peoples

24、doors and ask for candy by saying the words Trick or treat!Natasha: Hmm. Sounds interesting.Leo: But its not just for kids. Lots of people have costume parties. Hey. my friend Pete is having a party. Would you like to goNatasha: Sure. Id love to.16Jill: You look beautiful in that kimono, Marl. Is th

25、is your wedding photoMari: Yes, it is.Jill: Do most Japanese women wear kimonos when they get marriedMari: Yes, many of them do. Then after the wedding ceremony, the bride usually changes into a Western bridal dress during the reception.Jill: Oh, I didnt know that.17Mr. Lee: The neighborhood sure ha

26、s changed!Karen: What was this place like before, GrandpaMr. Lee: Well, there used to be a grocery store right here on this corner. Hmm. It was pretty quiet. Not many people lived here then.Karen: These days, the population is growing fast.Mr. Lee: Yeah. I bet theyll tear down all these old building

27、s soon. In a few years, there will be just malls and high-rise apartments.Karen: Hey, that doesnt sound too bad!Mr. Lee: No, but Ill miss the old days.18Jody: Ugh! I feel awful. I really have to stop smoking.Luis: So why dont you quitJody: Well, if I quit, I might gain weight!Luis: A lot of people d

28、o, but .Jody: And if I gain weight, I wont be able to fit into any of my clothes!Luis: Well, you can always go on a diet.Jody: Oh, no. Im terrible at losing weight on diets. So if my clothes dont fit, Ill have to buy new ones. Ill have to get a part-time job, and . Luis: Listen, it is hard to quit,

29、but its not that hard. Do you want to know how I did it19Brad: Any interesting jobs listed on the Internet todaySue: Well, there are a lot of retail jobs selling clothes and stuff. But you have to work Saturdays and Sundays.Brad: Hmm. I hate working on weekends.Sue: Hmm. so do I. Oh, heres a job in

30、sales. Its a job selling childrens books to bookstores.Brad: That sounds interesting.Sue: Yeah. Lets see. You need to have a drivers license. And you have to work some evenings.Brad: I dont mind working evenings during the week. And I enjoy driving. So, whats the phone numberSue: Its 798-3455.20Tim:

31、 I dont know what classes to take this semester. I cant decide what I want to do with my life. Have you thought about it, BrendaBrenda: Yes, I have. I think Id make a good journalist because I love writing.Tim: Maybe I could be a teacher because Im very creative. And I like working with kidsBrenda:

32、Oh, I wouldnt want to be a teacher. Im too impatient.Tim: I know one thing I could never do.Brenda: Whats thatTim: I could never be a stockbroker because Im not good at making decisions quickly.21Guide: We are now approaching the famous Statue of Liberty, which has welcomed visitors to New York Harb

33、or since 1886.Andrew: Wow! Look at it.James: Incredible, isnt itGuide: The statue was given to the United States by the people of France. It was designed by the French sculptor Bartholdi.Andrew: Its really huge. Do we get to go insideJames: Of course. We can climb the stairs all the way up to the cr

34、own.Andrew: Stairs Theres no elevatorJames: Not to the top. But its just 142 steps!22Linda: HelloJohn: Oh, hello. I need some information. What currency is used in JapanLinda: WhereJohn: In Japan.Linda: Im not sure. Isnt it the yenJohn: Oh, yes. And do they drive on the left or the rightLinda: I thi

35、nk the left, but Im not sure.John: Oh. Well, is English spoken much thereLinda: I really have no idea.John: Huh Well, what about credit cards Are American Express cards accepted thereLinda: How would I knowJohn: Well, youre a travel agent, arent youLinda: What A travel agent This is Lindas Hair Salo

36、n.John: Oh, sorry. Wrong number!23Richard: How did you get into modeling, StacyStacy: Well, when I graduated from drama school, I moved to Los Angeles to look for work as an actress. I was going to auditions every day, but I never got any parts. And I was running out of money.Richard: So, what did y

37、ou doStacy: I got a job as a waitress in a seafood restaurant. While I was working there, a customer offered me some work as a model. Within a few weeks, I was modeling full time.Richard: Wow, what a lucky break!24Carol: Hmm. Maybe. Whats playingLynn: How about the new Steven Spielberg film I hear i

38、ts really exciting.Carol: Whos Steven SpielbergPaul: You know. He directed Jaws, E.T., and Jurassic Park.Carol: Oh, Jurassic Park was boring. The book by Michael Crichton was fascinating, but the movie was terrible!Lynn: Well, Im interested in that new Johnny Depp movie. Its a romance. Its been play

39、ing for about a month.Carol: Now that sounds good. Ive never seen him in a romance, and I think hes a wonderful actor!25Nina: This John Grisham novel looks interesting.Alan: Oh, it is. Its about a guy who joins a corrupt law firm and then cant leave. Luckily he has a brave wife who helps him out of

40、the mess.Nina: Hmm. Maybe Ill read it.Alan: Well, the movie is even better.Nina: Oh, is that the movie that stars Tom CruiseAlan: Yeah. Why dont we rent the videoNina: You dont mind seeing it againAlan: Not at all. You rent the video, and Ill bring the popcorn.26Ron: Have you met Raj, the student fr

41、om IndiaLaura: No, I havent.Ron: Well, he seems really nice, but theres one thing I noticed. He moves his head from side to side when you talk to him. You know, like this.Laura: Maybe it means he doesnt understand you.Ron: No, I dont think so.Laura: Or it could mean he doesnt agree with you.Peter: A

42、ctually, people from India sometimes move their heads from side to side when they agree with what youre saying.Ron: Oh, so thats what it means!27Vickie: You know, these highways are really great, but the road signs are pretty confusing.John: Hmm. What do these lines on the road meanVickie: They must

43、 mean you arent allowed to pass here.John: No. I dont think so. Im going to pass this car in front of us. Its going too slow. Now, I wonder what that sign up ahead means.Vickie: It may mean youve got to take a left in this lane.John: Or maybe it means you can turn left if you want to. I think Ill ju

44、st go straight. 28Lou: Look at this. Some guy found $750,000! He returned it and the owner thanked him with a phone call.Kate: Youre kidding! If I found $750,000, I wouldnt return i so fast.Lou: Why What would you doKate: Well, Id go straight to Las Vegas and try my luck in the casinos. I could doub

45、le the money in a day and keep $750,000 for myself.Lou: You might also lose it all in a day. And then you could go to jail.Kate: Hmm. Youve got a point there.29Tanya: Is your houseguest still staying with youRuth: No, after three weeks, she finally left. Thank goodness!Tanya: So how did you get rid

46、of herRuth: Well, I lied and told her my parents were coming for a visit and I needed the room. I probably shouldnt have lied. Now I feel bad. What would you have doneTanya: Oh, I would have told her to leave after a week. By the way, my father-in-law is coming to visit us next week. Can I move in w

47、ith you for a few daysRuth: No way!30Daniel: Hi, Amanda.Amanda: Oh, Daniel! I was going to call you tonight.Daniel: Whats upAmanda: Well, its Alberts birthday on Saturday, and Im planning a surprise party for him.Daniel: Sounds like fun.Amanda: The idea is this: Ive asked Albert to go to a movie with me at six. After the movie, we go back to his apartment to have dinner. So be at Alberts by 7:30 to wait for us and surprise him. His roommate will let you in.