成熙高级英语听力脚本

成熙高级英语听力脚

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Revised on November 25, 2020

Unit 1

That’s what friends are for!

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2 Conversation

A Listen and practice.

Chris: Do you have a date for the party yet

Kim: Actually, I don’t ……Do you think you could help me find one

Chris: Hmm. What kind of guys do you like

Kim: Oh, I like guys who aren’t too serious and who have a good sense of humor. You know ... like you.

Chris: OK. What else

Kim: Well, I’d prefer someone I have something in common with – who I can talk to easily.

Chris: I think I know just the guy for you. Bob Branson. Do you know him Kim: No, I don’t think so. Chris: Let me arrange for you to meet him, and you can tell me what you think.

B Listen to Chris and Kim discussing Bob after Kim met him. How did Kim like him

Chris: So, what’s the Verdict What did you think of Bob

Kim: Well, I was worried at first especially when I saw that he wears not one but two earrings, I thought he might turn out to be one of those guys who are into heavy rock music and stuff like that. You know what I mean

Chris: But he’s just a regular kind of guy, right

Kim: Yeah, we got along really well!

Chris: I just knew you’d like him.

Kim: Yeah, I do, and he’s really funny. He had me laughing hysterically

during dinner. I think the people sitting next to us in the restaurant thought we were crazy.

Chris: So, are you two going to get together again

Kim: Definitely, in fact, we’re going to a concert tomorrow night.

Chris: That’s great.

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Listening What are they like

B Listen to conversations about what the people above are like.

Write down two adjectives for each person. How similar were your guesses

1. Andrea

A: So, have you seen Andrea lately

B: Yeah, I see her pretty often. We work together at a café latté.

A: How’s she doing, I’ve been meaning to call her.

B: Well, to be honest! I’ve always thought she’s a little difficult. But these days, I find her impossible.

A: What do you mean

B: Oh, you know how she is. She has such strong ideas about everything. If you don’t agree with her she lets you know what she thinks of you.

A: Yes, that’s true. But that’s why we love her, right

B: Yeah, I guess so. But she’s changed a lot since she started talked about herself all the time and she always manages to mention how good she is at everything she does. A: Hmm. Maybe I won’t call her after all.

2. James

A: Are you going to James party on Saturday

B: Of course, James always gives the best parties. And there are always lots of interesting new people to meet.

A: That’s true. I don’t know where he manages to find them all.

B: Well, you know what he’s like. He makes friends very easily. He really likes talking to people, and he loves inviting people over.

A: Ur – Ur, he invited me for dinner last Saturday, what a feast!

B: Yeah, he’s a great cook too.

A: After dinner I offered to help clean up, he told me not to worry about it. He said he’d take care of it in the morning. He was like. It’s nothing, no big deal.

B: Yup, that sounds like James.

3. Mr. Johnson

A: Have you met the new apartment manager

B: Mr. Johnson Hmm. Yeah, I met him last week. He’s… a little strange.

A: Yeah, he is. I’m not sure I like him. He’s hard to predict. Sometimes he’s pretty cheerful and talkative,

and the next day he doesn’t even say hello. I think he must have personal problems or something.

B: I think you’re right. And have you noticed that half the time when he says he’s going to do something, he never actually does it He told me three times he’d come to fix the light in my kitchen, and h e still hasn’t done it.

Unit 2

Career moves

A listen and practice.

Tracy: Good news! I’ve found a summer job!

Mark: That’s great! Anything interesting

T: Yes, working at an amusement park. Doesn’t that sound fantastic

M: Sure, it does.

T: So, have you found anything

M: Nothing yet, but I’ve got a couple of leads. One is working as an intern for a record company – mostly answering phones. Or I can get a landscaping job again. T: Being an intern sounds more interesting than landscaping. And it’s pro bably not as hard!

M: Yeah, but a landscaper earns more money than an intern. And you get a great tan!

B Listen to the rest of the conversation. What is Tracy going to do at the amusement park

M: So what will you be doing at the amusement park, exactly

T: Actually, I’ll have two jobs. First, I’ll be working at a place called Children’s World. They have all kinds of interesting games and educational activities for young

kids. I have to go to a training program for three days before I start to find out how everything works.

M: Three days Wow, the equipment must be pretty high-tech!

T: Oh, it is –a lot of computers and interesting devices. It’s just the kind of stuff that kids love.

M: Well, it sounds like the perfect job for you. I know how much you live kids. So what’s your other job

T: Well. I’ll also be one of the people who walks around the park greeting people. M: Do you mean you’ll have to dress up in a costume

T: Yes, as a cartoon character! I know, I know. It sounds silly. And it’s certainly not as rewarding as working in Children’s World, but it’s part of the job.

Carols

Woman: So where are you working this summer, Carols

Carlos: I’m working as a tutor in a learning center for kids.

W: Interesting. What kinds of things do the kids do there

C: They work on subjects they need help in, uh, mainly math and English.

W: Is your job hard

C: No, not at all. The kids work on computers most of the time. We have to help them get started and when they run into problems.

W: Do you enjoy it

C: Oh, yes. Working with kids is so much more fun than working with adults. And I get to choose my own hours. As long as I work eight hours a day, I can come in at any time from 8 . TO 9 .

W: Lucky you!

Paul

Woman: Paul, did you find a summer job, yet

Paul: Y eah, I’m working in a restaurant.

W: Oh, how’s it going

P: Oh, the money’s not bad.

W: What are you doing Are you waiting tables

P: I wish! No. I’m working in the kitchen. I cut up stuff for the chef – vegetables and meat and things.

I also wash the dishes.

W: Oh, yuck.

P: Yeah. It’s pretty hard work. I didn’t realize how hot it is in a restaurant kitchen until I took this job.

W: So why don’t you quit

P: I’d love to, but I need the money.

Julia

Man: So what kind of job did you find for the summer

Julia: I’m working for a marketing company. I’m doing telephone marketing.

M: Oh, so you’re one of those people who drives me crazy by calling me up and trying to persuade me to buy something that I have absolutely no need for.

J: Exactly.

M: Do you like it

J: Believe it or not, I do. It’s mostly a bunch of students working there, and we have a lot of fun when we’re not making calls. It’s really easy, too, since we just have to read from a script.

M: Are you doing this full time

J: Yes, but I work from two in the afternoon until eleven at night, so I get to sleep as late as I want to in the morning.

Unit 3

Could you do me a favor

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2 Conversation

A Listen and practice.

Jack: Hi, Rod. This is Jack.

Rod: Oh, hi, Jack. What’s up

J: I’m going to my best friend’s wedding this weekend. I’d love to videotape it. Would you mind if I borrowed you video camera

R: Um, yeah. That’s OK, I guess. I don’t think I’ll need it for anything.

J: Thanks a million.

R: Sure. Have you used a video camera before It’s pretty easy.

J: Yeah, a couple of times. Would it be OK if I picked it up on Friday night

R: Fine. No problem.

B Listen to two more telephone calls Jack makes. What else does he want to borrow from friends Do they agree to lend them to him

1.

Andy: Hello.

Jacj: Hi, Andy. This is Jack.

A: Oh, hi, Jack.

J: I was wondering if you could do me a favor.

A: That depends.

J: Well, I have to go to a wedding this weekend. Would it be OK if I borrowed your navy blue suit

A: Oh, sure. No problem.

J: T hanks a lot. I’ll come by and pick it up tonight.

A: That’s fine.

2.

Rose: Rose Rizzo.

Jack: Hi, Rose. This is Jack.

R: Oh, hello. How are you

J: Pretty good, thanks. Listen, the reason I’m calling is I have a really big favor to ask you.

R: Yes

J: Remember I told you about that friend of mine who’s getting married to a woman he met in Barcelona

R: Yeah, I remember. And

J: Well, the wedding’s this Saturday afternoon, and it’s out in the country – about an hour’s drive from here – and I was wondering if I could borrow your car for the afternoon to get there.

R: Gee, Jack, I’d really love to help you out, but I’m going to be needing my car all weekend. I’ve got a friend coming in from out of town, and I promised to show her the sights.

J: Oh, OK. I understand. Anyway, how are things I haven’t seen you for ages.

R: Oh, pretty good.

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5 Listening

A Listen to three telephone conversations. Write down what each caller requests. Does the other person agree to the request Check (√) Yes or No.

1. Tina

Robert: Hello

Tina: Hi, Robert. This is Tina.

R: Hi, Tina. What’s up

T: Well, actually, I was wondering if you’d mind lending me your camera for a few days. I want to take some photos of my new apartment to send to my folks.

R: Sure. You can borrow it.

T: Oh, thanks a million.

2. Mike

Mike: Hi, Sandy. This is Mike.

Sandy: Oh, hi. How are things with you

M: Pretty good. Listen. I was wondering if I could use your video game system over the weekend.

S: You mean my Sony Play Station

M: Yeah. My sister’s asked me to take care of my niece and nephew over the weekend –they’re six and eight –

and I thought it would be a great way to keep them busy.

S: That’s a good idea – kids that age love video games – but, well, I have bad news: My machine isn’t working.

I’ve been meaning to take it in to get fixed, but I haven’t gotten around to it.

M: Oh, too bad.

S: But you know you can always rent one. Most video stores have machines to rent. You just have to leave a deposit.

M: Oh, perfect. I’ll do that. Thanks, Sandy.

S: No problem.

3. Phil

Phil: Hi, Greg. It’s Phil.

Greg: Hi. What’s up

P: Not much, but I was wondering if I could ask you for a favor.

G: Hmm…maybe. Try me!

P: Well, I have to go out of town for a few days next week.

G: Uh-huh.

P: Could I leave Polly with you while I’m gone

G: Polly Who’s Polly

P: You know – Polly, my bird.

G: Oh, yeah. I forgot, your bird. I don’t know, Phil. I really don’t like birds very much. They’re messy, and they make a lot of noise, and…

P: No, not Poll y. She’s really a great bird. She’s really clean and very quiet. She won’t bother you – I promise.

G: Oh, all right. I’ll do it.

P: Thanks. I really appreciate it. I’ll bring her over on Tuesday night.

G: OK. But you owe me one!

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8 Conversation

A Listen and practice.

Amy: Hello

Jeff: Hello. May I speak to Sophia, please

A: I’m sorry, she’s not in right now. Would you like to leave a message

J: Yes, please. This is Jeff. Would you tell her that Tony is having a party on Saturday A: Un-huh.

J: And would you ask her if she’d like to go with me

A: All right, Peter. I’ll give her the message.

J: No, this is Jeff, not Peter.

A: Oh, I’m sorry.

J: By the way, who’s Peter

B Listen to Amy talking to Sophia. Who is Peter Is Sophia going to go to the party with Jeff

Sophia: Hi! I’m home!

A: Oh, hi.

S: Did anyone call

A: Uh-huh. Your old friend Peter called a few hours ago. He’s going to be in town on Saturday and wants to get together with you Saturday night. He said to call him.

S: Oh, super! I haven’t seen Peter in almost a year. Any other calls

A: Uh, yeah. Jeff called. He wants to know if you want to go to Tony’s party with him. S: Oh. When is Tony’s party

A: On Saturday.

S: Oh, perfect. That’s the same night I’m going to get together with Peter, so I have an excuse not to go. Even if I weren’t going out with Peter, I wouldn’t go anywhere with Jeff. Oh, he’s such a pain!

A: Oh, he didn’t sound so bad. He sounded kind of sweet.

S: Yeah, yeah, I guess he is. It’s just that I don’t want to g o out with him – and he just doesn’t seem to get the message. Do me a favor. Amy: If he calls again, could you just tell him I’m not home

A: Hmm. OK.

Unit 4

What a story!

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2 Conversation Storytelling

A Listen and practice.

Jake: What an awful story! A couple was sailing their yacht from Hawaii to Mexico. While they were crossing the Pacific, their boat hit a whale and sank!

Anne: Is that true What happened to the whale

J: It doesn’t say! Oh and here’s another one. A guy in Los Angles was robbing a bank. But as he was escaping, he got caught in the revolving door.

A: I guess it was his first bank robbery!

J: Yeah. On and listen to this. Some guy got locked out of his house, so he tried to get in through the chimney.

A: Don’t tell me! He got stu ck in the chimney!

J: Exactly. And he was still trying to get out two days later when the police rescued him.

1.

A man who considered himself a snake charmer was strangled to death on Sunday by a three-and-a-half-meter boa constrictor in a town in Thailand. It seems that the man rushed to see the giant snake after friends told him the serpent was seen beside one of the town’s main roads. The snake charmer put it around his neck; while he and his friends were walking home, the snake strangled him to death.

2.

Early Tuesday morning in California, two police officers who were pursuing a car thief down Hollywood Boulevard in a high-speed chase were rescued by the thief. During the chase, the officers’ car overturned and fell into a shallow river. The

office rs couldn’t get out of the car, which was rapidly filling up with water. The thief went back to the scene of the accident and helped rescue the officers. The Hollywood Police Department has decided to drop charges against the thief for saving the officers’ lives.

A Listen and practice.

Brian: Someone stole my wallet last night!

Kate: Oh no! What happened

B: Well, I was working out, and I had put my stuff in my locker, just like I always do. When I came back, someone had stolen my wallet. I guess I’d for gotten to lock the locker.

K: I’m sorry. That’s terrible! Did you lose much money

B: Only about $20. But I lost my credit card and my driver’s license. What a pain!

B Listen to the rest of the conversation. What did Kate have stolen once Where was she What happened

K: Hmm. That reminds me of when I had my purse stolen last year.

B: Really What happened

K: Well, it was when I was in Belgium. I was on my way to the airport, so I was standing on the side of the road with my bags, trying to figure out the bus schedule. Anyway, this a bunch of guys came by and asked if they could help me. They spoke very broken English, and I couldn’t really understand what they were saying. I really

just wanted them to leave me alone. Finally, they left and when I looked down, I realized my purse had disappeared. It had my wallet in it with all my traveler’s checks and my money and my credit card. Well, luckily, I had put my airline ticket and my passport in one of my carry-on bags.

B: How awful! So what did you do

K: Well, first I screamed at the top of my lungs and tried to run after the guys – but they were long gone. Then – this sounds really corny – I did just what I had seen people do on TV: I called my credit card company.

B: Were they helpful

K: They were lifesav ers! In no time at all, they’d given me new traveler’s checks and a new credit card, and sent me on my way.

Review of Units 1-4

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2 Listening Favorite gripes

A Listen to two people discussing these topics. Complete the chart.

1 Taxi drivers

A: It r eally upsets me when taxi drivers drive so fast. I’m always terrified of having an accident.

B: That doesn’t really bother me. I like to get where I’m going quickly. But I can’t stand it when they have their radios turned up all the way full blast. You ca n’t even hear yourself think!

2 People with dogs

A: I hate it when people take their dogs into a park and let them make messes all over the place. It’s so irresponsible!

B: You know what bothers me I hate it when they go out and leave their dog at home, barking all day.

3 TV commercials

A: I can’t stand it when they show the same commercial twice in a row. Why do they do chat It drives me crazy!

B: The thing that bothers me the most is when they interrupt a ball game at the most exciting moment to show some stupid commercial.

4 Store clerks

A: It really upsets me when store clerks pretend they haven’t noticed you and just stand around chatting to each other. It’s so rude.

B: Yeah. Or on the other hand, they give you the hard sell, and try to get you to buy something you don’t really want.

Unit 5

Crossing cultures

10 Listening Unique customs

Listen to three people describing unique customs they observed while traveling. Complete the chart.

1. Alice

One thing that I never really got used to when I was traveling in Asia was the way people make noise when they drink soup. I think it’s because they want to show that

they’re really enjoying their food so they make a loud slurping noise. It always bothered me. I guess it’s because my parents spent year s when I was a kid telling me not to make noise while I was eating.

2. Mark

When I lived in Spain, I was surprised at how late people eat in the evening. When you’re invited to dinner, you are asked to come around nine o’clock and you usually don’t start dinner until ten. And people stay terribly late – sometimes until two in the morning or even later. I found it difficult. How does one get up and go to work or school the next day after eating and drinking until three in the morning

3. Susan

I lived in the Middle East for a while, and when I went out, I had to obey the local custom of wearing something over my head and wearing a dress that covered my whole body. At first, I found it a real nuisance, but after a while, I got used to it and even started to like it. You feel really secure, and also you don’t have to worry about what to wear all the time.

Unit 6

What’s wrong with it

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2 Conversation:

Listen and practice.

Clerk: Can I help you

Helen: Yes, I’d like to return this jacket.

C: Is there something the matter with it

H: Yes. I didn’t notice when I bought it, but there are a few problems. First, it has a tear in the lining.

C: Hmm, actually, it’s torn in several places.

H: And some of the buttons are very loose, this one came off, in fact. And there’s a stain on the collar.

C: I’m really sorry about this. Would you like to exchange it for another one

H: Well, to be honest, I don’t think this jacket is very well made. I’d rather get a refund.

C: I understand. Do you have the receipt

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4 Listening Fair exchange

Listen to three customers returning items they purchased. Complete the chart.

1.

C: Can I help you

M: Yes, I bought this briefcase here last week, but there’s something wrong with the lock. I can’t get it to close properly.

C: Let me see. Yes, I see what you mean. The lock seems to be jammed or something. No problem. I’ll get you another one. Sorry about that.

2.

W: Hi.

C: Yes

W: I wonder if you could take a look at these shoes I bought here. They’re pretty new, but they seem to be falling apart.

C: Hmm. Let me see. Yes, this doesn’t look right. The stitching is coming out. How long did you say you’ve had them

W: Only about a month. Here’s the receipt.

C: Hmm…yes. Well, let me exchange these for you. I’m sorry for the i nconvenience.

3.

M: Excuse me.

C: Yes, how can I help you

M: You see this shirt I bought it here a few weeks ago, but the first time I washed it, the color changed: It went from bright red to light pink.

C: How did you wash it

M: Well, I just tossed it into the washing machine with my other clothes.

C: What temperature did you use

M: I usually wash my clothes in hot water, so I guess hot.

C: Well, did you check the washing instructions

M: Um…maybe not.

C: Well, you see here on this label It says, “Wash in cold water only.”

M: Um-hmm.

C: So I’m really sorry, but since you didn’t follow the washing instructions, I can’t really do anything for you.

Unit 7

The word we live in

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2 Conversation

A Listen and practice.

Andy: Excuse me. Would you like to make a contribution to Greener World Carla: Sure. What are you working on right now

A: Well, we’re developing educational programs for schools. We want to show children how the oceans are being polluted by industrial waste. And we want to tell them about how fish supplies have been depleted through overfishing.

C: I think what you’re doing is terrific. I wish I could do more to help.

A: So, have you ever thought about becoming a member of Greener World

C: No, but tell me a little more about it.

B Listen to the rest of the conversation. What else has Greener World accomplished in their city

A: We’ve been active in this area for almost five years now. Are you aware of some of our other local projects

C: No, I don’t think I am.

A: Well, one of the things we’ve been doing is planting trees. We have a group of volunteers involved in several tree-planting projects in different parts of the city. We’re trying to get as many trees planted as possible to help clean the air and also to help lower the temperature during the summer.

C: That sounds smart.

A: Uh-huh. We’ve also placed over 50 recycling bins around the city so that people can drop off things for recycling – cans, bottles, plastic bags, and newspapers. Last year we raised over $100,000 through recycling.

C: That’s fantastic. I’d love to get involved in Greener World. Where do I sign

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5 Listening: Environmental solutions

A Listen to three people describing how come serious environmental problems are being solved. Write down the problem each one talks about.

1. Jenny:

J: You know, I’ve been reading a lot about the problem of landfills – and it really has me worried.

M: Why

J: Well, it seems that the easiest way of disposing of trash is by burying it in landfills. The problem is that in many countries the landfills have already been filled up, and it’s hard to find places to start new ones. No one wants a huge landfill anywhere near their neighborhood.

M: So what’s the solution

J: Well, there is no easy solution. But many cities are trying to do more recycling so that they can reduce the amount of stuff that goes into the landfills.

2. Adam:

W: I can’t believe it’s become dangerous to get a suntan. What is this world coming to

A: Well, the sun has never been good for you, but it’s really dangerous now. You see, the ozonosphere, which helps protect us from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, has been damaged by pollution in the air. When the ozone layer gets too thin, it can cause an increase in skin cancer and other problems.

W: But is there anything we can do to solve the problem

A: Sure. One of the biggest threats to the ozone layer is cars – the exhaust gases from cars. The best way to save the ozone layer is to drive less. So in many places, people are being asked to carpool.

3. Kate:

K: You know, you always hear about air pollution, but not many people are aware of the problem of water pollution.

M: You mean in the oceans

K: No. I mean polluted drinking water. It’s a problem in almost every major city in the world. Almost all our rivers and lakes – where we get our drinking water from –are being polluted in some way by businesses farms, homes, industries, and other sources. And even though the water most of us drink is treated, it’s still not 100 percent pure.

M: So what’s the solution

K: Well, it’s a complicated problem to solve, but basically what’s involved is treating all waste products more carefully so that dangerous chemicals and bacteria don’t get into our water supply.

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Conversation

A Listen and practice.

Andy: You know, there’s a factory outside town that’s pumping chemicals into the river.

Carla: How can they do that Isn’t that against the law

A: Yes, it is. But a lot of companies ignore those laws.

C: That’s terrible! What can Greener W orld do

A: Well, on thing to do about it is to talk to the management.

C: What if that doesn’t work

A: Well, then another way to stop them is to get a TV station to run a story on it. C: Yes! Companies hate bad publicity. By the way, what’s the name of this company A: It’s called Apex Industries.

C: Oh no! My uncle is one of their top executives!

C Listen to the rest of the conversation. What do Andy and Carla decide to do Carla: Wait a minute, Before Greener World does anything, shouldn’t we make s ure that we’ve got our facts straight

Andy: Absolutely. The best thing to do is to monitor the situation over the next several weeks to see what exactly is happening.

C: How do we do that

A: Well, we can take pictures of the river and even take water samples to see how had the situation is.

C: OK. And maybe I could talk to my uncle about it.

A: Oh, no, I don’t think that’s a good idea. Not yet, anyway.

C: Why not

A: I don’t think we want to say anything to anyone until we have a clearer picture of wh at is going on. After we’ve monitored the situation for a while, then we can decide whether we need to have a meeting with a representative of the company to tell them what we’ve discovered. OK, Carla

C: OK.

Unit 8

Learning to learn

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2 Conversation

A Listen and practice.

Paula: Do you want to take a class with me at the community college

Jason: Maybe. What are they offering

P: Well, here’s the course catalog. Take a look.

J: Hmm. They’ve got a lot of language classes – Chinese, German, Japanese. Would you rather learn an Asian language or a European one

P: Um, actually, I think I’d rather take an art class. They have one on landscape photography and another on making videos.

J: That sounds OK. But I think I’d prefer studying video to learning about photography.

P: OH, wait. It says here that you need to provide your own video equipment.

J: Oh, I’d rather not spend a lot of money. Let’s see what else they’re offering.

B Listen to the rest of the conversation. What course do they decide to take Why Paula: Hmm. Hey, this sounds kind of interesting: the art of bonsai.

Jason: What’s bonsai

P: You know, those miniature trees they grow in little tubs. It says here that they have a course on how to grow them, and on how to develop a business selling bonsais. Apparently, you can sell them for up to $500 apiece.

J: Really Wow! That does sound good. We could learn how to grow them and then maybe set up a little business.

P: Yeah. We could do it out at my dad’s place. He has lots of room to grow thin gs in his garden.

J: Is the course expensive Do you have to buy any special equipment

P: It says no special equipment is required except plant containers and some young trees.

J: Let’s check it out, then.

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Listening:

A Listen to three people talking about the part-time courses they took recently. Complete the chart.

1. Linda

M: So, Linda, what have you been doing with yourself

L: Not much. Oh, wait! That’s not true. I took this great dancing course last semester. M: Oh, yeah! What kind of dancing

L: We learned tap dancing and square dancing.

M: Wait……why on earth would you want to learn tap dancing and square dancing It sounds exhausting.

L: Oh, just for fun. You should try taking the course. You’ll see that you learn more than just dancing. You also learn how to be more confident and how to interact better with other people.

M: Hmm. I think with all that hopping around I’d be too exhausted to interact with anyone.

2. Rich

W: So, how did you enjoy your cooking course

R: It was great.

W: What kinds of things did you learn to cook

R: Well, it was a course on vegetarian cooking.

W: I didn’t know you were a vegetarian.

R: Oh, I’m not. But a lot of people are these days. So I thought it would be useful to know how to make some interesting dishes without meat for times when I invite friends over for dinner.

W: Hmm. Well, I guess that makes sense.

R: Oh, but we learned more than just cooking. They also taught us all kinds of useful things about…uh…the health value of different kinds of vegeta bles, and how to

prepare them so that you don’t remove all the valuable vitamins and minerals that they contain.

W: So…uh…when’s dinner

B Listen to two other people explain how they learn new words in a foreign language. What techniques do they use

First person

I keep a record of new words I come across. Then I make up study cards. I write the word on one side of the card and the meaning on the other side. Oh, and I always include at least one sentence with the word in it. Then I go through the cards whenever I have some spare time –like when. I’m waiting for my clothes at the Laundromat or between classes – and study the words until I know them by heart. Every week or so, I organize the cards into categories: you know, I put all the words together that have to do with food…or work…or home…or school…whatever I can find that my new words have in common.

Second person

I keep a vocabulary notebook. It’s organized alphabetically. Whenever I hear or read

a new word. I write it down. Then when I have time, I look it up in my dictionary. Then I put down some key information about the word –you know, whether it’s a noun or a verb, and some examples of how it’s used. I go through the notebook and study the words as often as I can. I really believe that the only way to learn new words – even in your own language – is by memorizing them.

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9 Ways of learning

A First, discuss how you would learn to do the things in the chart. Then listen to two people describe how they developed these skills. How did they learn

1. Become a good cook

First person

Well. I first learned to cook by watching my mom. She’s a great cook, so I used to help her in the kitchen whenever I had the chance. I also took a couple of cooking classes to learn how to do other kinds of cooking, like pastries and Chinese cooking. Second person

I never actually spent any time in the kitchen until I moved away form home and got my own apartment. Then I had to learn – that is, if I wanted to eat something besides fast food! So I learned to cook just by getting some cookbooks and trying the recipes out. I made a lot of really awful mistakes, and…ugh…ate some of those mistakes, but practice does make perfect. Now I’m a pretty good cook, I’ve even thrown some dinner parties.

2. Become a good conversationalist

First person

I had always been really shy. I was the sort of person who could go to a party and never talk to anybody, and when you don’t talk to anybody, it’s hard to make friends. Anyway, my sister suggested I take an acting class. She said it might help me become more outgoing. So, I did. I was really frightened in that first acting class. But you

know it really helped. The teacher was very kind, and taught me that I could talk to anybody just by pretending to be someone else.

Second person

I guess I learned how to communicate with people when I was a flight attendant. I worked as a flight attendant for five years. The most important thing you have to do in that job is to talk to passengers – especially during long flights. You learn to talk about all kinds of stuff, and you find out just how interesting some people’s lives are.

I think the key to being a good conversationalist is to be sincerely interested in other people and to try to get them to talk about themselves as much as possible.

Review of Units 5-8

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2 Listening Tenant complaints

Listen to three tenants complaining to their building manager. Complete the chart. 1.

A: Hello, Mr. Smith I was wondering if you could, uh, change the lightbulb out front It went out again.

B: Loo k, why are you bothering me now It’s still light outside and it will be for another five hours.

A: Well, I realize that, but it was dark last night, and I was fumbling with my keys, and …I’m headed out now, and …

B: Miss, it just rained. It’s very wet. It’s dangerous to work with electricity when it’s wet outside.

A: Oh, I…I don’t want to endanger you. It’s just that I’ll be coming home late tonight and I just want to make…

B: I would love to help you miss, but somebody borrowed my ladder. I don’t have a ladder.

A: Well, you know, I have a chair! If you’d just give me a lightbulb, I wouldn’t mind doing it myself. OK

B: Oh, oh. Oh! OK. Here. Take a lightbulb from one of my lamps…

A: Oh, no, you don’t have to do that!

B: …so you know it works. No, please. It’s my pleasure.

A: Oh! Thank you!

2.

A: Uh, excuse me. Mr. Smith

B: Yeah

A: Uh, I was wondering if you could do something about my next-door neighbor’s dog It’s been barking and…and keeping…keeping…

B: Hey! Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly, dog s gotta……

A: Dogs…

B: That’s nature’s way.

A: Dogs…yes, but they don’t have to bark all night! This is three nights in a row…… B: Oh! Wait! Wait! Have you tried earplugs

A: I’ve tried earplugs. They don’t……

B: Have you seen the size of that dog You want me to go in there That dog could hurt me!

A: Well, I need my sleep! I don’t know what to tell you, I mean……

B: Look, look. I tell you what. I’ll call him on the phone, and ask if he can keep his dog quiet.

A: Thank you!

3.

A: Mr. Smith.

B: Mrs. Taylor.

A: I have a bone to pick with you.

B: What is it

A: My mail keeps arriving every day later and later.

B: Mrs. Taylor, that’s the government’s fault-not mine……

A: Well, I think……

B: Well, complain to the post office.

A: Mr. Smith! I think that it’s your job to take care of this!

B: Mrs. Taylor, why do you need your mail early Take my advice. Just relax, put your feet up, and watch a little TV, OK

A: I’m sorry, Mr. Smith. I think that you should do something about this. Now!

B: OK, Mrs. Taylo r. I’ll go down to the post office and speak to someone……tomorrow.

Unit 9

Self-improvement

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2 Conversation

A Listen and practice.

Ken: you know, I’ve always wanted to have my fortune told.

Lisa: Really Do you know where you can get it done

K: I’m not sure. But maybe there are some fortunetellers listed in the phone book. Let’s take a look.

L: Hmm. Here’s one. You could have your palm read by Madame Zara for $70.

K: That’s really expensive.

L: What about this one You can get your fortune told over the phone for only

$ minute.

K: That’s reasonable. Come on. Try it with me!

B Listen to the phone conversation. What does the fortune-teller say about Ken’s future

F: Fortune-Tellers international. This is Madame Ines. Let me tell you what the future will bring. What’s you sign

K: I’m a Leo.

F: Hmm…let’s see. Well, this is going to be an interesting week for you.

K: Why is that F: It seems that you’re waiting to hear about something important, and you should have good news toward the end of the we ek. K: Hmm…I wonder what that’s about. F: But your situation at work or at school will become more difficult in

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8 Conversation

A Listen and practice.

James: This has got to stop! Another Friday night without a date! What can I do Mike: What about looking through the personal ads in the newspaper That’s how I met Stephanie.

J: Actually, I’ve tried that. But the people you meet are always different from what you expect.

M: Well, why don’t you join a dating service A friend of mine met his wife that way. J: That’s not a bad idea.

M: Also, it might be a good idea to check out singles’ n ight at the bookstore.

J: Yeah. If I don’t find a date, at least I might find a good book!

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10 Listening

Listen to three different suggestions for each of the problems in the chart. Write down the suggestion you think is best. Then compare in groups.

1. How to overcome shyness

M: Well, I think if you’re really shy it might be a good idea to see a therapist or someone like that –you know, to get some professional help. You can’t always change by yourself.

W: Or how about getting one of those self-help books from the library I’m sure there are books around with lots of good suggestions that you can try.

M: I think the best thing is to join a club and do activities where you have to meet and talk to different people. Like, if you join a theater group and work on putting on a play, you’ll probably be able to overcome your shyness.

: Getting in shape for summer can be easy. Just take a fairly fast walk for at least an hour a day. You’ll be surprised at how much fat you can burn off just by walking

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Jessica Li Qinghe Xiaoying Eastern Road Haidian, Beijing China PRC 100192 Mobile: QQ: E-mail: June 18th, 2014 President Yu Minhong New Oriental Education and Technology Campany No.18 Zhongguancun Street Haidian, Beijing China PRC 100186 Dear President Yu, My name is Jessica and I would like to apply for the position of full time junior high school English teacher of New Oriental. As I understand the position, there are three primary responsibilities: ●Improve student their English scores with effective ways ●Clear about teaching aim, having creative teaching method, with good control ability in class by mobilizing the enthusiasm of the students; ●The profound identity and understanding of Oriental culture Therefore you require an individual who has an English education background and a strong background in teaching and organizing with creative and effective teaching methods which make the class active and attractive. As you can see from my CV, which I have attached for your reference, I have all of the required skill sets. First, I am good at English with four years English major study. I graduated from Beijing Information Science & Information University with bachelor degree. I spared no efforts to study English in collage, especially oral English. I’ve done well in my college life not only in academic performance but also in the field of daily communication with the people around me. Second, I have over one year teaching experience as a part-time teacher for junior high school students in ABC language school. I know how to improve junior high school students’ English

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