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1、A: Oh, Pm really sony are you OK?B: Pm fine, but Pm not very good at this.A: Neither am I. Say, are you from South America?B: Yes I'm onginally. I was bom in ArgentinaA: Did you grow up there?B: Yes, I did. But my family moved here 8 years ago when I was in high school.A: And where did you learn

2、 the roller blade?B: Here in the park. This is only my second time.A: Well it's my first time. Can you give me some lessons?B: Sure Just follow me.A: By the way, my name is TedB: And Pm Anna, nice to meet youA: Heh hey, that was fun. Thanks for the lesson.B: No problem, so, tell me a little abou

3、t yourself. What do you do?A: I work in a travel agency.B: Really? What do you do there?A: Pm in charge of their computers.B: Oh, so youhe a computer specialist!A: Well, sort of. Yeah. I guess so.B: Tliafs gieat Then maybe you can give me some help with the computer course Fm takingA: Oh, sure, but

4、only if you promise to give me some more roller blading lessons.B: It's a deal.2A: Where are you from originally, Yu Hong?B: Pm from China, from near Shanghai.A: And when did you move here?B: I came here after I graduated from college That was in 1992.A: And what do you do now?B: Pm a transporta

5、tion engineer.A: I see, so youhe an immigrant to the United States.B: Yes, thafs rightA: What are some of the difficulties of being an immigrant in the US?B: Oh, thafs not an easy question to answer. Tliere are so many things really. I guess one of the biggest difficulties is that, I don't have

6、any relatives here. I mean, I have a lot of friends, but that's not the same thing In China, on holidays or the weekend, they visit relatives It isn't the same here.A: And what do you miss the most from home?B: Oh, thafs easy, my monies soup! She makes great soup. I really miss my mother'

7、;s cooking3A: Hey, are these pictures of you when you were a kid? B: Yeah, tliafs me in front of my uncle's beach house. When I was a kid, we used to spend two weeks there every summer.A: Wow, I bet that was fun.B: Yeah, we always had a great time Every day we used to get up early and walk along

8、 the beach I had a great shell collection In fact, I think it still up in the attic.A: Hey, I used to collect shells, too, when I was a kid. But my parents threw them out.A: You know what I remember most about growing up? B: What?A: Visiting my Giandparents, house You know, on holidays and stuff, th

9、ey lived way out in the country and my Grandad had a horse named Blackie He taught me how to ride I just love that horse, and she loves me, too. I used to really enjoy spending time at my Gi-andparents, liouse. And every time i came back, Blackie remembered me.B: Err, memories.4A: Why is there never

10、 a bus when you want one?B: Good question, there aren5t enough buses on this route.A: Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper.B: Good idea, you should say that we need more subway lines, too.A: Yeah, there should be more public transportation in general.B: And fewer cars, theres too much

11、 trafficA: Say, is that our bus coming?B: Yes, it is. But look, it's full.A: Oh, no. Let's go and get a cup of coffee We can talk about this letter Fm going to write.B: So, are you really going to write a letter to the paper?A: Sure, Fm going to say something about the buses. They*re too old

12、. We need more modern buses, nice, air condition onesB: And, they need to put more buses on the roadA: Right, there are too many cars downtown, and there isn't enough parkingB: That's for sure It's impossible to find a paiking space downtown these daysA: I think they should ban private c

13、ars downtown between 9 and 5B: Oh, you mean they shouldn't allow any cars except taxis and buses during regular work days ? Em, that sounds like a really good idea5Quite a number of things have been done to help solve traffic problems in SingaporeFor example, motorists must buy a special pass if

14、 they want to drive into the downtown business district. They can go into the downtown business district only if they have the pass displayed on their windshieldAnother thing Singapore has done is to make it more difficult to buy cars People have to apply for a certificate if they want to buy a car.

15、 And the number of certificate is limited Not everyone can get one Theres also a high tax on cars. So it costs about 3 or 4 times as much to buy a car in Singapore as it does in, say, the United States or CanadaThe other thing Singapore has done is to build an excellent public transportation system

16、Their subway system is one of the best in the world And there*s also a very good taxi and bus system.6A: Excuse me, could you tell me where the bank is? B: Tlieres one upstairs, across from the duty free shop. A: Oh, thanks Do you know what time it opens? B: It should be open now, it opens at eight

17、a.m.A: Good, and can you tell me how often the buses leave for the city?B: You need to check at the transportation counter. Ifs right down the hall.A: OK、and just one more thing. Do you know where the nearest restroom is?B: Right behind you、Ma-am See that sign?A: Oh、thanks a lot.A: Excuse me, ifs me

18、 again Pm sony. I need some more infonnation if you don't mind.B: Not at all.A: Thanks Do you know how much a taxi costs to the city?B: It depends on the traffic of course But it usually costs about 40 dollarsA: 40 Dollars? I guess Fll take the bus. That means I have almost an hour till the next

19、 one. Where could I find an inexpensive restaurant in the airport, maybe a fast food place?B: Go upstairs and tum right. You'11 see the snack bar on your left.A: Thanks very much Have a nice day!B: You too.7A: What do you think?B: Well, it has just as many bedrooms as the last apartment, and the

20、 living room is hugeC: But the bedrooms are too small, and there isn't enough closet space for my cloths.A: And. it's not as cheap as the last apartment we saw.B: But that apartment was dark and dingy, and it was in a dangerous neighborhoodA: Let see if the real estate agent has something el

21、se to show us.A: Well, how do you like this place, then?C: Oh, it's much better than that other one. The thing I like best is the bedrooms. They are hugeB: Yes, they are nice and big.C: And there two bathrooms, I could have my own bathro om.B: Yes, I guess you couldC: The only problem is the col

22、or of the living room I really don't like those dark green wallsA: I'm sure we can change the color if we want to.A: Creative Rentals, good morningB: Hello, I'm calling about the apaitment you hav亡 for rent.A: Yes, what can I tell you about it?B: Where is it, exactly?A: If s on King Stre

23、et, just off the freewayB: Oh, near the free way. Can you hear the traffic?A: Yes, Pm afraid you do hear some But the apartment has lots of space It has three bedrooms and a very large living room.B: I see. And is it in a new building?A: Well, the building is about 50 years old.B: Uh-huh. Well, I

24、9;ll think about it.A: OK, thanks for callingB: Thank you, bye!8A: Hello.B: Hello, is the apartment you're advertising still available?A: Yes, it is.B: Can you tell me a little about it?A: Well, it，s a pei'fect apartment for one person. It's one room with a kitchen at one end.B: And is i

25、t far away from subway?A: Tliere a subway station just down the sti'eet. Actually, the apartment is located right downtown, so you step out of the building and there are stores and restaurants everywhere. But it's on the high floor, so you don't hear any street or traffic noise.B: It sou

26、nds like just the kind of place Fm looking for. rd like to come see it pleaseA: Sure, let me give you the addressA: Town and City Rentals, how can I help you?B: Hi, um, is that apaitmeiit youe advertising still available?A: Yes, it is.B: Oh. good Um, listen、I, I can't pay too much. So the low pr

27、ice youe asking is.is really good for me.A: GreatB: And how big is it?A: Ifs two rooms plus the kitchen and bathroom.B: Well is it the safe place to live?A: Well, I can tell you Eve livud here for five years and I never heard about anybody having a problem.B: Oh, tliafs good Let see, oh yeah Does th

28、e apartment have a lot of windows?A: Windows? Yeah, there are a plenty of windows. But imfoitimately, there isn，t much light really. See, there's another building right next to oursB: Oh, thafs OK、I never around in the day anyway Do you think it's aliight if I come and look at it?A: Anytime.

29、 When do you wanna see it?9A: So where are you working now, Terry?B: Oh、I'm still at the bank I don't like it, thoughA: That*s too bad. Why not?B: Well, it's boring, and it doesn't pay very well.A: I know what you mean. I don't like my job either. I wish I could find a better job

30、B: Actually, I don't want to work at all anymore. I wish I had a lot of money so I could retire now.A: Hmm, how old are you, Terry?B: Uh, twenty-sixA: So how are things going with you and Susie, Terry? B: Oh, you didn't know. She and I broke up a couple of months ago. We decided we needed a

31、break from each other for a while. But I miss her a lot. I wish we could get back together againA: Fm sure you will.B: I really hope so. So what kind of job would you like to look for?A: Fm not sure, but Fd really like to move to another city. Fm sick of this place I need to live somewhere more exci

32、tingB: I know what you mean. It sure can get boring around here at times.10A: Ugh! I feel awful. I really have to stop smoking. B: So why don't you quit?A: Well, if I quit, I might gain weight!B: A lot of people do, butA: And if I gain weight, I won't be able to fit into any of clothes!B: We

33、ll, you can always go on a diet.A: Oh, no. I'm terrible at losing weight on diets So if my clcnhes don't fit, FII have to buy new ones I'll have to get a part-time job, and.B: Listen, it is hard to quit, but it's not that hard Do you want to know how I did it?A: Well giving up smokin

34、g isn*t really as hard as you think I managed to do it, so it can't be that difficult You should try nicotine gum. You chew it just like regular chewing gum, and you don't feel like smoking. B: Well, I guess it's worth a try.Yeah, I really need a change Fve been doing the same things for

35、 over five years now, and I'm just not learning anything new .It's the same routine every day, and I am really sick of sitting in front of a computer. I think I need to try something totally different. I want to be in a profession that involves meeting peopleI really need to join a club or s

36、ports team to give me something to do on weekends I get really bored on the weekends, and if I joined a club .I'd probably get to meet people and make new friends.Gosh, I really have to go on a diet. Ive gained ten pounds since last year, and everyone tells me I look fat. And if I don't lose

37、 weight now, I won't be able to get into any of my summer clothes.11A: Hey, this sounds good, snails with garlic Have you ever eaten snails?B: No, I haven.A: Oh, they are delicious. I had them last time, like to try some?B: No, thanks They sound strange C: Have you decided on an appetizer yet? A

38、: Yes I'll ha*e the snails, please.C: And you, sir?B: I tliiiik PH have the Fried Brains.A: Fried Brains? Now 什Kit really sounds strange.A: Oh, good Here comes the waitress, now.C: Here are your snails, madam And for you, sir, the Fried Brains.B: ThanksA: Hmm The snails are delicious How are the

39、 Brains?B: Well, I think they he. Yuck! Oh, sorry. I guess Brains are pretty strange after all. Um, I think Fm going to order something else if you dont mindA: Oh, sure Go aheadB: Miss? Excuse me, miss!C: Yes?B: Um, I really don't care for this appetizer. Could you bring me something else?C: Yes

40、, of course What would you like instead?A: Try the snailsB: No, I doift think so. Til tell you what. Just forget an appetizer for me, and. bring me a nice, juicy hamburger, medium rare with French fries and a laree sodaA: Have you finished with this?B: No, I'm still drinking it. Thanks.A: Did yo

41、u order this?B: Yes, that's mine Hmm, it looks great and smells delicious!A: Don't you like it?B: I haven't tasted it yet. Pm waiting for the waitress to bring me a forkA: Did you enjoy it?B: Well, it was a little tough I think it was cooked for too longA: How is it?B: Great. Just the wa

42、y I like it: black and strongA: Your turn or mine?B: It's my treat this time. You paid last time. Remember.12A: I'm so excited! We have two weeks off! What are you going to do?B: I'm not sure I guess Fll just stay home. Maybe Fll catch up on my reading. What about you? Any plans?A: Well,

43、 my parents have rented a condominium in Florida. I'm going to take long walks along the beach every day and do lots of swimmingB: Sounds great!A: Say, why don't you come with us? We have plenty of room B: Do you mean it? I'd love to!A: So, what are you planning to do for your vacation,

44、Judy?B: Oh, Fm doing something really exotic this year. You know, I went to Hawaii last year, and just stayed on the beach for two weeks This year, Fm going white-water rafting!A: Ooh, that sounds great. But what is it, exactly?B: Oh, well, you know, it's in CoIorado. They have all these trips d

45、own the rapids. The water gets really rough, but I think it'll be really exciting Oh, Fm doing some rock climbing, too.A: And you call that a vacation?A: Have you planned anything for the summer, Brenda?B: Yeah I'm going to work the first month and save some money. Then I'm going to go d

46、own to Mexico for six weeks to stay with my siste匚 She's working in Guadalajara She says it s really interesting there, so I want to go and see what to go and see what it s like It will also give me a chance to practice my Spanish. I'm really looking fonvard to it.13A: What should people do

47、to make their visit to New York City safe and pleasant?B: I 什link the biggest mistake many people make is trying to do too much in a short time. There are so much to see and do that you need to have a plan Ifs best to start planning before you get here So you have information about hotels, restauran

48、ts, sightseeing and so on. Visitors can use our website to get the information they need to start planning before they come here, or they can phone or fax us.A: How safe is New York City for tourists?B: New York is a much safer place than many people think. Ill fact, ifs the safest it's been in

49、thiity years.A: Oh, that's good to here.B: Yes, but that doesn't mean people don't have be careful. Tourist in New York ought to be careful just like in any big city in the world For students, I would say travel in groups. If you get lost, ifs easier as a group to find your way. You real

50、ly shouldn't go off byyour own if you can find someone to go with you. Another thing to remember is, don't be afraid to ask for dkections, even if your English isn't perfect People often stop me on the street to ask for directions And that's not only foreign visitors Aineiican visito

51、rs also have trouble finding their way around And youHl find New Yorkers are really very friendly.A: Yes, I agree We areB: Uh-huh14A: Jason? Jason! Turn down the TV a little, please B: Oh, but this is my favorite program!A: I know. But it s too loudB: OK. TH turn it down.A: That's better. Thanks

52、.C: Lisa, please pick up your things. Theyle all over the living room floor.D: In a minute, IVIom. I'm on the phoneC: OK. But do it as soon as you hang up.D: Sure No problemC: Goodness! Were we like this when we were kids?A: Definitely!A: Have you noticed how forgetful Dad is getting? Hes always

53、 forgetting where his car keys are. It drives me crazyB: And he can never find his glasses either.A: I know.B: You know what drives me crazy about Mom? A: What?B: Those awful talk shows she watches on TV. She just loves them.A: Yeah, I think she watches them for hours every day. B: Oh, well. I guess

54、 they're just getting old. I hope I never get like that.A: Me, too. Hey, let's go and play a video game.B: Great idea By the way, have you seen my glasses anywhere?A: James, please turn that down? James!B: Yes, Mom?A: Turn that down. It's much too loud.B: Sorry, Mom I had it turned up be

55、cause I wanted to hear the gameA: Molly, put the groceries away, please Theres ice cream in one of the bagsB: I can't right now, Dad. I'm doing my homeworkB: Yeah, Mom?A: Why are there all these wet towels on the bathroom floor? Please pick them up and hang them up to dryB: Gosh, I'm rea

56、lly sorry, N4om. I forgot all about them.A: Justin, come help me. We need to wash these dishes before your mother gets homeB: Oh, Dad. I'd like to help, but I have to call Laurie. It*s really important.15A： Hi, Fm your new neighbor. George Rivera I live next doo匚B： Oh, hi, Tm Stephanie Lee.A： So

57、 you just moved in? Do you need anything?B： Not right now. But thanksA： 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.B： Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize that. I'll make sure

58、to keep the volume down. Oh, by the way, is there a good Italian restaurant in the neighborhood?A： Yeah, theres a great one a couple of blocks from here Try their lasagna. It's deliciousA： Hello, I'm sorry to bother you But I think your car is parked in my space downstairsB： Really?A： Yes. Do you drive a blue Honda?B: Yes, I do.A： Well, there's a blue Honda parked in space 13, and thafs my spaceB： Oh, I'm so sorry. My son must've put it in a wrong space Ours is the one right next yours, number 12. Let me get my keys and Fll go right down and move the car.A: Thanks.B： And F