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1、Unit 4Gatherings and PartiesPart IVideo Time Task 1TranscriptRachels Birthday PartyPhoebe: Ok, here are the birthday candles. Wheres the birthday cake Monica: Ok, were not having birthday cake. Were having birthday flan. Chandler: Excuse meMonica: Its a traditional Mexican custard dessert.Joey: Oh,

2、thats nice. Happy birthday, Rachel, here custard dessert）.(Knock at the door)s some goo （本文指MexicanMonica: (answers the door) Dr. Greene. Oh, my God.Its Rachels dad. Whatre you doing hereMr. Greene: What The father cant drop by to see the daughter on her birthday Monica: No, no, the father can,but u

3、m, since I am the roommate I can tell you thatshes not here and Ill pass along the message, ok. So bye-bye.Mr. Greene: Ohhh, youre having a party.Monica: No, no, not a party. Just a surprise gathering of some people Rachel knows.Um, this is Phoebe, and Chandler, and Joey.Mr. Greene: Ill never rememb

4、er all of that. So uh, whats the deal Rachel comes home, people pop out and yell stuff, is that itChandler: This isnt your first surprise party, is it sir (Knock at the door. Monica answers to see Mrs. Greene) Mrs. Greene: Hi, Monica.(Monica slams the door back shut.)Monica: Chinese menu guy. Forgot

5、 the menus. Chandler: So, basically just a Chinese guy.Joey: Uh, hey, Dr. Greene, why dont you come with me, well put your jacket on Rachels bed.Mr. Greene: Alright, that sounds likea two-person job. (They walk into Rachels bedroom)Mrs. Greene: Well, my goodness, what was thatMonica: Sandra, I am so

6、 sorry, I thought you were Rachel and we just werent ready for you yet.Mrs. Greene: You thought I was Rachel Chandler: Yes, because uhyou look so young.Phoebe: And because youre both, you know, white women.Mrs. Greene: Oh, I missed you, kids. Well, should I put my coat in the bedroom Chandler: NO! N

7、o, Ill take that for you.Mrs. Greene: Oh, well, thank you. Such a gentleman. Thank you. Ahh, it all looks so nice, so festive, all the balloons. The funniest thing happened to me on the way here. I was.Phoebe: (Cutting Mrs. Greene off) Ha-ha, thats great, ha-ha. I cant wait to hear the rest of it, y

8、ou know, but I really have to go to the bathroom, so. Hey, come with me. Yeah, yeah, itll be like were gal pals, you know, like at a restaurant. Oh, itll be fun, cmon (come on).(They go in the bathroom)Monica: Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God.Chandler: Ok, think, what would Jack and Chrissy doJoey: (

9、Peeks back out) Ok, now that your coat is safely in thebedr-, oh, ok we can come back out in the living room.Monica: So uh, Joey and Chandler, I, I think its time that you take Dr. Greene over to your place.Chandler: Uhh, yes, absolutely, um. Why againMonica: Because thats where the party is you goo

10、n. See this is just the staging area.Joey: Right this is staging.Chandler: Yeah, this more than anything else, is the staging area. Joey: This is clearly in the wrong apartment.(Later on in the hallway between theapartments. Chandler isshowing people to the parties.)Chandler: Alright you guys are of

11、f to party number one and you, you are off to party number two. Alright, fellas, lets keep it moving. Let keep it moving.Monica: Chandler could you at least send some women to my party (Buzzer goes off) Alright thats Ross.Chandler: Ok, theyre coming, shhh.Rachel: Ohh, thank you for the wonderful din

12、ner. Ross: Thanks for being born.Rachel: Ohh, thank you for my beautiful earrings. Theyre perfect. I love you. Ross: Oh, now you can exchange them if you want, ok.Rachel: Now I love you even more.(They kiss and Ross backs her into her apartment and turns on the lights) All: Surprise.Rachel: Oh, my g

13、osh, wow. Monica. Oh my god. Mom. This is so great. Mrs. Greene: Happy birthday, sweetie.Rachel: Wow you, you. I had no idea. Ross: ReallyRachel: No, I knew.Ross: All right.Monica: Ok, everybody, theres food and drinks on the table. Go across the hall. Ross: WhatRachel: WhatMonica: Right now, Joey a

14、nd Chandlers, go now.Rachel: Why.Monica: Just go.All: Surprise.Mr. Greene: Happy birthday sweet pea. Rachel: Daddy.Exercise 1Making a Sound Judgment T_1) Monica prepares a birthday flan which is a traditional Mexican custard dessert. T_2) Monica is Rachels roommate. T_3) They want to give Rachel a s

15、urprise. F_4) Phoebe cuts Mrs. Greene off to invite her to the bathroom because she really regards Mrs. Greene as her gal pal.Task 2 TranscriptBridal Shower Slumber PartyReporter: Hello, hello. Elsie Kentworthy, here. Weeks before her wedding, Princess Mia, in a stroke of skilled diplomacy, has invi

16、ted royal princesses from all over the world to her bridal shower slumber party.Charlotte: Hello, Princess Lorraine. Oh, braces. Princess A: Yeah. Im getting two diamonds put in. Charlotte:must make it more comfortable.Girl: Hi, Charlotte.Charlotte: Princess Aimee of Mallorca. Princess B: Is this my

17、 partyCharlotte: No, this is Princess Mias party. Princess B: Oh.(Giggling and laughing)Mia: So I want thank you all very much for my fabulous bridal shower presents. And now, I have a present for you. Its time for mattress surfing!(The song “Lets Bounce” by Christy Carlson Romano)Servant C: Princes

18、s Aimee has to go potty.(The song “I Always Get What I Wan”t by Avril Lavigne)Queen: I think Ill just have some milk and cookies in my room, Olivia. Servant D: Yes, Your Majesty.Queen: Perhaps some earplugs. Quite a party, darling. Mia: Yeah. Were just having a little bit of fun.Queen: Oh, Rupert an

19、d the boys used to love doing that. Princesses: King Rupert. May he rest in peace.Queen: I did it too, you know. But a little differently, Felix Mia: I thought you never slide.Queen: I dont. But Ive done a lot of flying in my time.(The song “Trouble” by Pink)Princess C: Is she really going to do thi

20、s Queen: May I Ha! Ta-da.Exercise 1Making a Sound Judgment T_1) The party was held weeks before Princess Mias wedding. T_2) The queen also joined the mattress surfing. T_3) The queen thought the party was kind of noisy. F_4) This is a family get-together.Exercise 2Brainstorming Suggested AnswersTo H

21、old a Pajama PartyPajama Party Invitation: Pajama party invitations come in many different shapes, colors and designs. The most popular ones are shaped like a sleeping bag and a card is inserted inside that envelope.Pajama Party Decoration: A pajama party does not require as much decoration as compa

22、red to other parties. It is the most relaxed party of all and people can just be themselves without worrying about their looks and appearances.Pajama Party Planning: A pajama party is probably the simplest party of all. Not much of planning is required unless your guests are really young kids. Pajam

23、a party planning includes nothing but more food, movies, invitations and some decorations if necessary.Pajama Party Favors: The best way to thank your friends for dropping by is by giving out pajama party favors. These favors shall always remind them of the wonderful time they had at your place.Paja

24、ma Party Games: Pajama parties are very exciting occasions for young kids and young adults. Everyone looks forward to have loads of fun with each other. Pajama party games ensure just that.Pajama Party Movies: A pajama party is always fun and kids sure can have a great time together if the party is

25、organized properly. Pajama parties are a great way to relax and beat stress.Part IIListening Activities Task 1TranscriptHomecoming SceneRoommate: Why are there so many people in the hall today I bet even the youngest of them gotta (be going to) be over 60.May: They are schoolmates of our university.

26、 There is a reunioonf our university.Roommate: Look, May, the man in grey suit looks like the mayor of our city.May: Thats him. He graduated from our university. And there are also other important people here: scientists, researchers, engineers, managers, etc.Roommate: Really I hear that the statue

27、besides our school gate is donated by them. May: Yes, I know that. They have given lots of money to our university.Roommate: WhyMay: They graduated from this university and have become very successful people.And they feel very grateful to their university.Roommate: I feel more grateful to my teacher

28、s than to my school. May: You are lucky to have good teachers in a good school.Roommate: Year, maybe I would come back with my boyfriend to this school when we are old. After all, its the place where we first met each other.May: Look at those three couples; they must have been classmates in our univ

29、ersity. Roommate: How do you know thatMay: Because they come back together and only the graduates otfhis university are invited.Roommate: You are right. But what are we here forMay: We will serve them tea and snacks. Come on, we must work now. Exercise 1Listening for Details1) The man in grey suit l

30、ooks like the mayor of their city.2) The statue besides our school gate is donated by them.3) One girl wants to come back with her boyfriend to this school when they are old.4) Only the graduates of this university are invited to the reunion.5) The two girls are here to serve them tea and snacks.Exe

31、rcise 2Listening for Deeper Understanding 1) D 2) A3) AExercise 3Oral Presentation Task 2Oscar NightReporter: It was a political night from the very start and that suited host Jon Stewart just fine.Jon Stewart: I do have some sad news to report, eh, Bjork couldnt be here tonight.She was trying on he

32、r Oscar dress and Dick Cheney shot her.Reporter: George Clooney continued the theme and accepted the first award of the night for Best Supporting Actor. He answered criticism that liberal Hollywood is out of touch with America.George Clooney: This academy, this group of people, gave Hattie McDaniel

33、an Oscar in 1939, when blacks were still sitting in the backs of the theaters. I am proud to be a part of this academy.Reporter: A very pregnant Rachel Weisz took home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. She thanked John le Carre for writing The Constant Gardene.rRachel Weisz: He really paid trib

34、ute to, to the people who are willing to risk their own lives to fight injustice.Reporter: The Penguinstook the documentary prize. Robert Altman was honored anda rap song won the Oscar for Best Song.Jon Stewart: By the way, for those of you who are keeping score at home, I just wanna (want to) make

35、something very clear, Martin Scorsese: zero Oscars. Three Six Mafia: one.Reporter: One Oscar too for Best Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman.Philip Seymour Hoffman: Be proud, Mom. I am proud of you, and we are here tonight.Its so good. Thank you.Reporter: Reese Witherspoon was proud to take home the Oscar

36、 for Best Actress.Reese Witherspoon: I dont know what this means, you know, I am just trying to matter and live a good life.Reporter: As expected, Ang Lee was awarded with an Oscar for Best Director forBrokeback Mountai.nAng Lee: “Wow, I wish I know how to quit you. Hah.”Reporter: In an ending worth

37、y of Hollywood, the Oscar for Best Picture went to Crash. John Stewart will also likely beconsidered an Oscar winner. In a serious year he made Hollywoodlaugh at itself.Karl Debol. ABC News, Hollywood.Exercise 1Making a Sound Judgment F_1) Jon Stewart was the host and also one of the Oscar winners.

38、T_2) The Best Supporting Actor winner was George Clooney. F_3) The theme song of the documentary The Penguinswas awarded the best song. T_4) Reese Witherspoon took home the Best Actress. F_5) Ang Lee was awarded the Best Director for Brokeback Mountain out of expectation.Exercise 2Listening for Gene

39、ral Understanding 1) A2) C3) CAdditional Listening TranscriptSports Fans, US Businesses Await “Super Bowl Sunday”“Super Bowl Sunday ” is virtually a holiday in the United States. Not an official holiday, of course, but many activities around the country will come to a halt when American-style footba

40、ll s championship contest begins in southern Florida.This year the Super Bowl pits the Indianapolis Colts against the Chicago Bears. Over the past 40 years, the game has become an important part of the American sports calendar . a time to get together with friends and neighbors . and a big shopping

41、event.Millions of Americansmore than ever before, according to a recent pollwill be watching the big game in restaurants or bars, or hosting Super Bowl parties. And well over a million consumers are buying home entertainment centers, and other accessories to enhance their viewing of the big game.It

42、all adds up to a huge payday: the National Retail Federation says nearly 9 billion dollars will be spent on Super Bowl-related purchases.The Super Bowl is no longer an exclusively American event. Last year, an estimated one billion people around the world tuned in to watch the game.Taking advantage

43、of cutting-edge technology, this years Super Bowl will be broadcast in HDhigh-definitionformat TV.Chuck Sanders, a manager at Best Buy, a big electronics store in Washington explains, “HD is generally a higher-definition signal versus a standard signal. Basically, youll get a brighter, sharper pictu

44、re than you would with a standard picture coming in the house.”And the best way to get the full effect of HD broadcasts is to watch them on high definition television setsthe bigger, the better, and preferably a flat-screen model.Salesmen like Abbey Giewa, at a Microcenter electronics store in the W

45、ashington suburbs, are expecting a big rise in HDTV sales,“Absolutely, because right now, (the shoppers are saying,) I want to share that experience with my family and friends. I want to have that big-screen TV,” he explains. “I want to be the one to host the Super Bowl party.”Sanders adds, “Its an

46、opportunity for everyone to entertain. So there are more people coming in looking for TVs versus any other time of the year.”Since the 1960s when the Super Bowl began, the game also has become a media event, featuring new commercials and a lavish half-time show with top names in entertainment.So eve

47、n if the football match turns out to be a dud, television viewersespecially those with HDTV equipmentcan still enjoy the other attractions that make this Sunday really super.Exercise 1 Listening for General Understanding 1) B 2) C 3) BExercise 2 Listening for Specific Information1) The National Retail Federation says nearly 9 billion dollars/$ 9 billion will be spent on SuperBowl-related purchases.2) Super Bowl game features new commercials and a lavish half-time show with top names inentertainment.3) For some retailers, Super Bowl game is a huge payday.