中級班文本1~24

1、第一篇Man: On, I mreally sorry. Are you OK?Woman : I mfine. But Im not very good at this.Man: Neither am I. Say, are you from south America?Woman: Yes, I am originally. I was born in Argentina.Man: Did you grow up there?Woman: Yes, I did. But my family moved here eight years ago when I was in high scho

2、ol.Man: And where did you learn the rollerblade?Woman; Here in the park. This is only my second time.Man: Well, it smy first time. Can you give me some lessons?Woman: Sure, just follow meMan: By the way. My name is Ted.Woman: And I m Anna. Nice to meet you.Man: Hey, hey! That was fun. Thanks for the

3、 lesson.Woman: No problem. So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?Man: I work in a travel agency.Woman: Really? What do you do there?Man: I m in charge of their computers.Woman: Oh, so you re a computer specialist?Man: Well, sort of. Yeah, I guess so.Woman: That s great. Then maybe you

4、can give me some help with the computer courses Im taking.Man: Oh, sure, but only if promise to give me some more rollerblading lessons.Woma n: Hmm Tt a deal.第二篇Reporter: Where are you from originally, Yu Hong.Yu Hong: Im from China, from near Shanghai.Reporter: And when did you move here.Yu Hong: I

5、 came here after I graduated from college. That was in 1992.Reporter: And what do you do now?Yu Hong: Im a transportation engineer.Reporter: I see. So youre an immigrant to the United State?Yu Hong: Yes, thatsright.Reporter: What are some of the difficulties of being an immigrant in the US?Yu Hong:

6、Oh, that snot an easy question to answer. There are so many things, really. I guess one of the most difficulties is that I don thave any relatives here. I mean, I have a lot of friends. But thatsnot the same thing. In China, on holidays or the weekend, we visit the relatives. It isn tthe same here.R

7、eporter: And what do you miss the most from home?Yu Hong: Oh, that s easy. My mom s soup. She makes great soup. I really miss my mother scooking.第三篇Man: Hey, are these pictures of you when you were a kid?Woman: Yeah. Thats me in front of my uncle s beach house. When I was a kid, we used to spend two

8、 weeks there every summer.Man: Wow, I bet that was fun.Woman: Yes, 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 it still up the attic.Man: Hey, I used to collect shell, too, when I was a kid. But my parents t

9、hrew them out.You know what I remember most about growing up?Woman: What?Man: Visiting my grandparents house. You know on holidays and staff. They lived way out in the country, and my grandda had a horse named Blackie. He taught me how to right. I just love that horse, and she loves me, too. I used

10、to really enjoy spending time at my grandparents house. And every time I came back, Blackie remembered me.Woman: Uh memories.第四篇Woman: Why is there never a bus when you want one?Man: Good question. There aren tenough buses on this route.Woman: Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper.Man:

11、 Good idea. We should say that we need more subway lines, too.Woman: Yes, there should be more public transportation in general.Man: And fewer cars. There is too much traffic.Woman: Say, is that our bus coming?Man: Yes, it is. But look, it s full.Woman: Oh, no. Let sgo and get a cup of coffee. We ca

12、n talk about this letter I m going to write.Man: So, are you really going to write a paper to the paper?Woman: Sure, Im going to say something about the buses. They are too old. We need more modern buses, nice air-conditioned ones.Man: And they need to put more buses on the road.Woman: Right, and th

13、ere are too many cars downtown, and there isn tenough parking.Man: Thatsfor sure. Itsimpossible to find a parking space downtown these days.Woman: I think they should private cars downtown these days between nine and five.Man: Oh, you mean they should nt allow any cars except taxis and buses during

14、the regular the workday. Hmm that sounds like really a good idea.第五篇Woman: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the bank is?Man: There is one upstairs, across from the duty-free shop.Woman: Oh, thanks. Do you know what time it opens?Man: It should be open now. It opens at 8:00 am.Woman: Good, and can

15、you tell me how often the buses leave for the city?Man: You need to check at the transportation counter. It s right down the hall.Woman: Ok, and just one more thing. Do you know where the nearest restroom is?Man: Right behind you m am, see that sign?Woman: Oh, thanks a lot.Woman: Excuse me. Its me a

16、gain. Im sorry. I need some more information if you dont mind. Man: Not at all.Woman: Thanks. Do you know how much a taxi costs to the city?Man: Well, it depends on the traffic of course. But it usually costs about 40 dollars.Woman: Forty dollars? I guess I ll take a bus. That means I have almost an

17、 hour till the next one.Where could I find an inexpensive restaurant in the airport? Maybe a fast-food place.Man: Go upstairs, and turn right, you ll see a snack bar on your left.Woman: Thanks very much. Have a nice day.Man: You, too.第六篇Quite a number of things have been done to help solve traffic p

18、roblems in Singapore. For example, motorists must by a special pass if they want to drive into the downtown business district. They can go into the business district only they have the pass displayed on their windshield.Another thing Singapore has done is to make it more difficult to by cars. People

19、 have to apply for a certificate if they want to buy a car. And the number of certificates is limited, not everyone can get one. There is also a high tax on cars. So it costs three or four times as much to buy a car in Singapore, as it does in say United State or Canada.The other thing Singapore has

20、 done is to build an excellent public transportation system. Their subway system is one of the best in the world. And there is also a very good taxi and bus system.第七篇Father: What do you think?Mother: Well, it has just as many bedrooms as the last apartment . And the living room is huge. Daughter: B

21、ut the bedrooms are too small, and there isn t enough closet space for my clothes. Father: And it snot as cheap as the last apartment we saw.Mother: But that apartment was dark and dingy, and it was in the dangerous neighborhood.Father: Let ssee if the real restate agent has something else to show u

22、s.Agent: Well, how do you like this place, then?Daughter: Oh, it s much better than other one. The thing I like best is the bedrooms. They are huge.Mother: Yes, they are nice and big.Daughter: And there are two bathrooms. I can have my own bathroom.Mother: Yes, I guess you could.Daughter: The only p

23、roblem is the color of the living room. I really don t like the dark green wall. Father: Oh, Isure we can change the color if we want to.第八篇Man: Creative Rental. Good morning.Woman: Hello, I m calling about the apartment you have for rent.Man: Yes, what can I tell you about it?Woman: Where is it exa

24、ctly?Man: It son King Street, just off the free-way.Woman: Oh, near the free-way. Can you hear the traffic?Man: Yes, I m afraid you do hear some. But the apartment has a lot of space, It has three bedrooms and a very large living room.Woman: I see. And is it on a new building?Man: Well, the building

25、 is about fifty years old.Woman: Uh-ha well, I llthink about it.Man: Ok, thanks for calling.Woman: Thank you, bye.Woman: Hello.Man: Hello, is the apartment you are advertising is still available?Woman: Yes, it is.Man: Can you tell me a little about it.Woman: Well, it sa perfect apartment for one per

26、son. It one room with kitchen at one end.Man: I see, and is it far away from the subway?Woman: There is a subway station just down the street. Actually, the apartment is located right downtown. So you step out of the building and there are stores and restaurant everywhere. But itson high floor. So y

27、ou donthear any street or traffic noise.Man: It sounds like just the kind of place I m looking for. Idlike to come see it, please.Woman: Sure, let me give you the address.第九篇Yeah, I really need a change. I ve been doing the same things for over five years old, and I m just not learning anything new.

28、 It sthe same routine everyday, and I m really sick of sitting in front of the computer. I think I need to try something totally different. I wana be in a profession that involve meeting people.I really need to join in a club or sports team to give me something to do on the weekends. I get really bo

29、red on the weekends. And if join in a club, I probably get to meet people and make new friends.I should take a typing course this summer. I really need it for my school work. And people say that if you can type really well, it s something you ll find useful later in life.Gosh, I really have to go on

30、 diet. I ve gained ten pounds since last year and everyone tells me I look fat. And if I don t lose weight now, I won tbe able to get into any of my summer clothes.第十篇Friend: So where are you working now Terry?Terry: Oh, Im still at the bank. I dont like it though.Friend: That stoo bad. Why not?Terr

31、y: Well, it s boring, and it doesn tpay very well.Friend: I know what you mean. I don t like my job either. I wish I could find a better job.Terry: Actually, I don t wana work at all any more. I wish I had a lot of money, So I could retire now.Friend: Hmm how old are you, Terry?Terry: Umm.twenty-six

32、.Friend: So how are things going with you and Susie, Terry?Terry: Oh, you didn tknow. She and I broke up for a couple of moths ago. We decided we needed a break from each other for a while. But I miss her a lot. I wish we could get back together again. Friend: Im sure you will.Terry: I really hope s

33、o. So what kind of job would you like to look for?Friend: Im not sure. But I love something that would involve travel. I really like to move to another city. I m sick of this place. I need to move to somewhere more exciting.Terry: I know what you mean. It sure can get boring around here at times.第十一

34、篇Woman: Hey, this sounds good, snail with garlic. Have you ever eaten snail?Man: No, I haven t.Woman: Oh, they are delicious. I had them last time. Like to try some.Man: No, thanks. They sound strange.Waitress: Have you decided on an appetizer yet? Woman: Yes, Illhave the snail.Waitress: And you sir

35、?Man: I think I ll have the fried brains.Woman: Fried brains. Now that sounds really strange.Woman: Oh, good. Here comes the waitress now.Waitress: Here are your snail, madam. And for you sir, the fried brains. Man: Thanks.Woman: Hmm. these snails are delicious. How are the brains?Man: Well. I think

36、 they are -yuck. On, sorry. I guess the brains are pretty strange after all. I think I need to order something else if you don tmind.Woman: Sure, go ahead.Man: Miss, excuse me Miss.Waitress: Yes?Man: Uh - I really don tcare for this appetizer. Could you bring me something else?Waitress: Of course, w

37、hat would you like instead?Woman: Try the snails.Man: No, I don tthink so. I lltell you what. Just forget the appetizer for me, and bring me a nice, juice, hamburger, medium rare with French fries and a large soda.第十二幕Man : Im so excited. We have two weeks off. What are you going to do?Woman : Im no

38、t sure. I guess I lljust stay home. Maybe I llcatch up on my reading. What about you? Any plans?Man : Well, my parents had rented a condominium in Florida. Im going to take long walks alongthe beach everyday and do lots of swimming.Woman : Sounds great.Man: Say why dontyou come with us? We have plen

39、ty of room.Woman : Do you mean it? I dlove to.Man : Have you planned anything for the summer, Brenda?Woman : Yeah, Im going to work for the first month and save some money. Then, I m going to go down to Mexico for six weeks to stay with my sister. Shesworking in Guadahara. She says it sreally intere

40、sting there. So I want to go and see what is like. It will also give me a chance to practice my Spanish. Im really looking forward to it.Woman: So what are you planning to do for your vacation, Judy?Judy: Oh, Im doing something really exotic this year. You know I went to Hawaii last year and just st

41、ayed on the beach for two weeks. This year, I m going white water rafting.Woman: Oh, sounds great. But what is it exactly?Judy: Oh, well, you know it sin Colorado. They have all this trip down the rapids. The water gets really rough. But I think it will be really exciting. Oh, I m doing some rock cl

42、imbing, too. Woman: And you call that the vacation?第十三幕Man: Hi, I m your new neighbor, Gorge Rivera. I live next door.Woman: Oh, hi. Im Stephanie Lee.Man: So you just moved in . Do you need anything?Woman: Not right now. But thanks.Man: Well, let me know if you do. Um -by the way , would you mind tu

43、r ning your stereo dow n. The walls are really thin, so the sounds go right through to my apartment.Woman: Oh, I m sorry. I didn trealize that. I llmake sure to keep the volume down. Oh, by the way, is there a good Italy restaurant in the neighborhood.Man: Yeah, there is a great one a couple of bloc

44、ks from here. Try the lazaniar, it sdelicious.Man: Hello, Im sorry to bother you. But I think your car is parked in my space downstairs. Woman: Really?Man: Yes, do you drive a blue Honda?Woman: Yes, I do.Man: Well, there is a blue Hondo parked in space Thirteen, and that is my space.Woman: Oh, I m s

45、o sorry. My son must have put it on the wrong space. Ours is the one right next to yours, number Twelve. Let me get my keys and I llgo right down and move the car.Man: Thanks.Woman: And Illmake sure my son doesntdo it again.Man: I appreciate it.第十四篇Farther: Jason, Jason, turn down the TV a little pl

46、ease.Jason: Oh, but is my favorite program.Farther: I know. But it svery loud.Jason: Ok, Illturn it down.Farther: Thatsbetter. Thanks.Mother: Lisa, please pick up your things. They are all over the living room floor.Lisa: In a minute mom I m on the phone.Mother: Ok, but do it as soon as you hand up.

47、Lisa: Sure, no problem.Mother: Goddess, were we like this when we were kids?Farther: Definitely.Jason: Have you noticed how forgetful Dad is getting? He is always forgetting where his car keys are. He drives me crazy.Lisa: And he can never find his glasses either?Jason: I know.Lisa: You know what dr

48、ives me crazy about mom?Jason: What?Lisa: Those awful talk shows she watches on the TV. She just loves them.Jason: Yeah, I think she watches them for hours everyday.Lisa: Oh, well. I guess they are just getting old. I hope I never get like that.Jason: Me too. Hey, let s go and play the video game.Li

49、sa: great idea. By the way, have you seen my glasses anywhere?第十五篇：stMan: Did you know next week is Halloween. It son October 31 .Woman: So what do you do on Halloween. We don t have that holiday in Russia.Man: Well, it sa day when kids dress up in masks and costumes. They knock on people s doors an

50、d ask for candy by saying the words: Cheat or treat.Woman: Sounds interesting.Man: But is not only for kids. Lots of people have costume parties. Hey, my friend Pete is having a party. Would you like to go?Woman: Sure, I d love to. So, are we going to wear a costume to the party?Man: Of course. That

51、 half the fun. Last year I rented this great dracula costume, and this year Imgoing as a clown.Woman: A clown? Yes, you would make a good clown.Ma n: Hey Woman: Oh, Im just kidding. What about me? What kind of costume should I wear? Man：Why don t you go as a witch? I saw a terrific witch outfit at t

52、he costume store.Woman: A witch ? Yeah, thats agood idea. So after I scare people, you can make them laughter.第十六篇Woman1: You look beautiful in that kimono, Merry? Is this your wedding photo? Woman2：Yes, it is.Woman1: Do most Japanese women wear kimonos when they get married?Woman2: Yes, many of the

53、m do. Then after the wedding ceremony, the bride usually change into a western bridal dress during the reception.Woman1: Oh, I didn tknow that. Did you get married in a church Merry?Woman2: No, the ceremony was held at a shrine.Woman1: Oh, a shrine .Woman2: Yes, we were married by a priest in a trad

54、itional shinto ceremony.Woman1: Hmm -and who went to the ceremony?Woman2:Well, only the immediate family attended the ceremony. You know our parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters.Woman1: And what about the reception. What was that like?Woman2: Lots of friends and relatives came to the receptio

55、n, about a hundred people. And the first thing that happen was that the main guests gave formal speeches.Woman1: Speeches?Woman2: Yes, and then after that, all the guests were served the formal meal. While everyone was eating and drinking, lots of other guests gave short speeches or sand songs. Some

56、 of the speeches were funny.Woman1: Sounds like fun.Woman2: Yes, the songs and speeches are all part of the entertainment during wedding reception. And then , each guest received a present for the coming to wedding.Woman1: A present from the bride and groom?Woman2: Yes, itsa Japanese costume.Woman1:

57、 What a nice costume.第十七篇Man: I don tknow what classes to take this semester. I can tdecide what I wana to do with my life. Have you thought about it, Brenda.Woman: Yes, I have. I think Id make a good journalist because I love writing.Man: Maybe I could be a teacher because I m very creative, and I like working with kids.Woman: Oh, I wouldn twant to be a teacher. I m too impatientMan: I know one thing I could never do.Woman: What sthat?Man: I could never be a star broker. Because I m not good at making decisions quickly.Woman: My history professi