UNIT1
III. Listening In
Task 1: Encore!
1.F 2.T 3.F 4.T 5.F
Task 2: The Carpenters
1. beautiful and clear 2. blend well 3. sister 4. worry too much 5. more important
Task 3: Mozart
1. Which of the following is true of Mozart? D2. How long has Mozart’s fame lasted? A
3. Which of the following is true of the four-year-old Mozart? B4. What could Mozart do at the age of six? C
5. Which of the following is not mentioned as one of Mozart’s accomplishments while he was in his early teens? C
IV. Speaking Out
Model 1 Do you like jazz?
Laura: Hey!Bob: Hello!
Laura: Do you like jazz, Bob?
Bob: No, not much. Do you like it?
Laura: Well, yes, I do. I’m crazy about Wynton Marsalis.Bob: Oh, he’s a piano player, isn’t he?
Laura: No, he’s a trumpet player. So, what kind of music do you like?Bob: I like listening to rock.
Laura: What group do you like best?
Bob: Er, The Cranberries. They’re the greatest. What about you? Don’t youlike them?
Laura: Ugh! They make my stomach turn!
SAMPLE DIALOG
A: Do you like classical music?B: No, I don’t like it at all.
A: What type of music do you like?B: I’m a real fan of pop songs.
A: Who’s your favorite singer or group?B: Jay Chou. What do you think about him?
A: I can hardly bear pop songs. They are all noise to me.
Model 2 Do you like punk rock?
Max: What kind of music do you like?Frannie: Well, I like different kinds.Max: Any in particular?
Frannie: Er, I especially like punk rock.
Max: Punk rock? You don’t seem like the punk rock type.
Frannie: You should have seen me in high school. I had my hair dyed blue.Max: Wow, that must have been a sight!
Frannie: It sure was. What about you? What’s your favorite music?
Max: I guess I like jazz best. Hey, I’m going shopping for CDs tomorrow.
Would you like to come along?
Frannie: Sure, that sounds great.
SAMPLE DIALOG
: What sports appeal to you?
: I like almost every kind of sport.: Is there anything you like especially?: Well, I like X-sports in particular.
: x-Sports? You don’t look like the extreme sports type.: I have even tried bungee jumping and surfing.: Wow, you certainly surprised me!
: Then how about you? What kind of sport do you prefer?
A: I like t’ai chi most. In fact, I’m going to buy some books about t’ai chi.Why don’t you come with me?B: Sounds good. Let’s go.
Model 3 It just sounds like noise to me.
Philip: Turn down that noise! What on earth is it anyway!
Laura: But dad…This is Metallica1 They’re so cool. They are one of the most
famous heavy metal bands.
Philip: I don’t care. It just sounds like noise to me. I can’t stand it!
Laura: I love this kind of music, but if you really hate it that much, I’ll out on
something else. What do you want to hear?
Philip: How about some popular easy-listening music. Maybe something likeCeline Dion?
Laura: Not her again! Her music isn’t very hip any more. I think she is abore.
SAMPLE DIALOG
A: That music is terrible! Turn off!
B: But, Mom, this is Backstreet Boy’s hit song “Get down”! It’s reallyappealing.
A: Nonsense. It’s just noise tome. I can’t put up with it anymore.
B: It’s my favorite music. But if you hate it so much, I’ll hate something youlike. What would like to listen to?
A: What about some old songs of the 1970s like “The White-Haired Girl”?B: Ha-ha-ha-ha. It’s not fashionable any longer. I’ll be bored to death.
V. Let’s Talk
The Origin of the Song “Happy Birthday to You”
1. 2. 3. 4.
teacher at a kindergartenGood Morning to AllHappy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You Good Morning to All
Possible Retelling for the Teacher’s Reference
VI. Further Listening and Speaking
Task 1: Karaoke
Dalin: It’s Mike’s birthday on Friday, so a bunch of us are going to go to the
karaoke bar. Would you like to come with us?
Laura: Karaoke bar? You have a special place just for singing? In America,
bars sometimes have a karaoke night where the customers can sing asong, but we haven’t special karaoke bars!
Dalin: Really? In China, karaoke is a very popular way for friends ro spend
time together. We can select the music that ur group enjoys. We mostlysing pop songs.
Laura: Do you sing individually or in groups? Singing is not a very in thing, so
I don’t sing very well.. F 2. F 3.T 4.T 5.F
Task 2: When was music first sent down a telephoneline?
5-4-2-1-3
Task 3: Thank You for the Music
I’m nothing special, in fact I’m a bit of a boreIf I tell a joke, you’re probably heard it beforeBut I have a talent, a wonderful thing
‘Cause everyone listens when I start to singI’m so grateful and proudAll I want is to sing it out loud
So I say
Thank you for the music, the songs I’m singingThanks for all the joy they’re bringing
Who can live without it, I ask in all honestlyWhat would life be
Without a song or a dance what are weSo I say thank you for the musicFor giving it to me
Mother says I was a dancer before I could walkShe says I began to sing long before I could talkAnd I’ve often wondered, how did it all startWho found out that nothing can capture a heartLike a melody can
Well, whoever it was, I’m a fan
So I say
Thank you for the music, the songs I’m singing…
Speaking
Musical Memories
UNIT2
II. Listening Skills
1. A 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.B
III. Listening In
Task 1: Waiting for the New Harry Potter Movie
All that writing on the wall in blood… It scares me to death just to think about
it!Both the girl and the boy are excited/crazy about the movie and the heroHarry Potter. The boy heard that the writer J.K. Rowling has written the latestbook, which is Book Seven, though the girl is still waiting for Book Five. Theboy has been the trailer and believes the film will be scary. The girl sharesthat view because of the writing on the wall in blood.
Task 2: A Great Actor
1.D 2.C 3.D 4.A 5.B
Task 3: Movie Reviews
1. He likes to see movies and comment on them.2. Four.3. Three.4. One.MoviesContents and Characteristics
Monsoon WeddingIt is about an Indian wedding.Preparations for it reveal love anda past rape. The movie showsIndian customs, family and love.It is too fast for the speaker, whowants to see it again on DVD withcaptions.It is about a Jewish pianist inWarsaw. The Nazis sent his familyto the concentration camps. He wassafe, and this narrow escape wasdue to good luck and the kindnessof a few non-Jews.It is about three native girls. Racistpolice separate them from theirfamilies and send them to specialcenters. There they are taughtpractical skills. The governmentintends to integrate them into whiteAustralian society. They ran awayfrom the camp and walked 1,500miles to find their mothers.AdaptationThe PianistRabbit-Proof Fence
IV. Speaking Out
Model 1 Will you come with me?
John: Laura, I am wondering if you’re free tomorrow night.Laura: Well, I guess I am. Why?
John: I’ve got two Star Wars premiere tickets. Will you come with me?Laura: Yeah, definitely! Thanks for inviting me!John: It’s my pleasure.
Laura: I really wanted to see Star Wars on the opening night, but the tickets
were sold out. How did you manage to get hold of them?
John: A friend of mine works at the “Pepsi” headquarters, which is a major
sponsor of the movie. So he was able to get the tickets for free.
Laura: Wow, people are paying as much as $200 each on the black market. I’mflattered you went through all this trouble just for me.John: You’re welcome.
Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOG
A: Hi, are you busy this weekend?B: Yes. What’s on your mind?
A: I’ve got two tickets for the car exhibition. Would you like to go with me?B: Sure. Thanks for your invitation.A: It’s nothing.
B: I’ve been wanting to see exhibition, but it was not at all easy to get a ticket.How did you manage to get two tickets?
A: A friend of mine works at the exhibition center. She was able to get threefree tickets.
B: Wow, people are paying almost 100 yuan for a ticket on the black market.Thank you very much indeed for inviting me.A: No problem.
Model 2 What did you think about the movie?
John: So… what did you think about the movie?
Laura: Well… I think this Star Wars episode is an excellent piece of work,but not as good as the previous ones.John: Really? But I think this Star Wars episode was incredible!Laura: Why do you think so?
John: Well, one of the most spectacular things about it was the specialeffects. State-of-the-artspecial effects were the main reason for the success of the previousepisodes.
Laura: You’re right. The special effects were amazing! And I like the factthat they created somany fantastic settings and other-worldly costumes, weapons andcreatures.
Now Your Turn
SAMPLE DIALOG
A: What did you think about The Lion King?
B: Well… I think this cartoon was pretty good, but not as good as Beauty andthe Beast. It’s a killer flick.
A: Really? But I think The Lion King was unbelievably good.B: I thought it was just OK. Why do you think so?
A: Well, it’s so interesting that the lives of the lions were similar to the lives ofhuman beings.
B: You’re right. The murder in The Lion King was almost the same as themurder in the Shakespearean play Hamlet.
Model 3 The plot is first-class.
John: It’s kind of cool that they still used the same Star Wars theme song forthis movie.
Laura: Yeah! It just reminds me of the previous Star Wars scenes.
John: I know exactly what you mean! Hearing that song makes me think ofthe past.
Laura: I think the plot was first-class. But I don’t think the characterdevelopment was that strong.John: Do you think that has anything to do with the casting of the movie?
Laura: No, the casting was great; the actors are excellent, but I think the actingwas a little weak. They just didn’t have a lot of funny or meaningfullines.John: Well, maybe, but I liked the little kid that played “Skywalker”. I can’timagine anyone else playing that part.Laura: Yeah, I liked him too. He’s soooo cute!
Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOG
A: What do you think about the movie?
B: I think the plot was first-class. But I don’t think the character developmentwas so strong.
A: Yes, the characterization was rather weak. Do you think it is because of thecasting of the movie?
B: No, the cast was strong. But the acting was rather poor. And the lines arenot interesting at all.
A: Well, maybe. But I liked the heroine of the movie. She is excellent.B: Yeah, I liked her too. She’s adorable!
V. Let’s Talk
Alfred Hitchcock
1. A 2.C 3.D
VI. Furthering Listening and Speaking
Listening
Task 1: Only One Line
Peter has always wanted to be an actor, but never succeeded because he had ahard time memorizing lines. A friend of his told him about a small part in aplay. He promised Peter that he could do it because he’s only have toremember one line. Peter decided to take the part. His only line was, “Listen,I hear the guns roar!” Peter practiced and practiced, “Listen, I hear the gunsroar!” On the opening night of the play Peter was very nervous. Backstage,he practiced his line, over and over again, “Listen, I hear the guns roar!Listen, I hear the guns roar!” Finally came his turn, Peter went onto stage. Heheard a loud BOOM and cried out in spite of himself, “WHAT THE HELLWAS THAT?”
1. memorizing lines2. remember one line3. I hear the guns roar4. a loud boom5. his line
Task 2: An Interview with J.K. Rowling
1.T 2.F 3.F 4.T 5.F
Task 3: The Secret of the Next Harry Potter Book
1. D 2.C 3.A 4.B
Speaking
Views on Movies
UNIT3
II. Listening Skills
1.B 2.C 3.D 4.A 5.A
III. Listening In
Task 1: Don’t be a chicken!
1. go out 2. flaming red 3. has a crush on 4. a chicken 5. likes 6. the guts 7. turn him down 8. know 9. keeping everything to himself
10. how to tell her
Task 2: Problem of Meeting People
1.F 2.F 3.T 4.T 5.F
Task 3: Long Distance Friendships
1. A 2.B 3.C 4.D1-3-7-5-4-2-6
IV. Speaking Out
Model 1 I just broke up with Alice!
John: Hey, Se-Jin, what’s wrong with you? You look so down!Se-Jin: Nothing.
John: I know it’s not your studies, so it must be girl trouble. You must havea broken heart.
Se-Jin: Well, you’re right. I just broke up with Alice.
John: Oh, I’m sorry. I thought you two were made for each other.
Se-Jin: Well, you never know. I want to settle down, but she wants a careerwhile she’s still young.
John: Well, it’s always difficult to choose between career and family.Se-Jin: Maybe you’re right.
John: I don’t know what to say to comfort you, but try to cheer up!Se-Jin: Yeah, but it’s hard to forget her at the moment. You know, we were
together for almost three years.
John: There’s lots more fish in the sea and you’ll find your perfect match!
Now Your Turn
A: Why do you look so upset?B: I’m all right.
A: I know it’s not your work. So anything wrong with Susan and you?B: Well, you’re right. I just spilt up with her.
A: Oh, I’m sorry. I thought the two of you made a good match.
B: I think I should have a career first but she wants to get married right now.A: Well, it’s hard to make a choice between career and family.B: Yeah, it’s hard.
A: I know it’s difficult, but try to cheer up!
B: You know, we were together for a long time. I can’t get her out of mymind.
A: Well, you’ll find a good match sooner or later.
Model 2 Leo proposed to me.
Mary: Laura! Guess what! Leo proposed to me!Laura: Wow. That’s wonderful. Did you accept?
Mary: Not yet. I have some doubts…like the age factor. I’m really robbingthe cradle here.
Laura: I know he’s fur years younger than you, but he’s mature for his age.Mary: I’m worried about the cultural differences, too.
Laura: But I can see that both of you have the same interests and personalities.
That’s even more important.Mary: Maybe you’re right.
Now Your Turn
A: Can you believe it? Philip made a proposal to me!B: How wonderful. Did you say yes?
A: Not yet. I’m concerned about the age gap. He’s much younger than me.B: I know he’s a few years younger than you, but I think he is mature thanmind.
A: I’m also worried about whether we can maintain a long distancerelationship. You know, he lives in another city.B: But you love each other. That’s very important.A: Maybe you’re right.
Model 3 There’s something about him.
Jane: Laura, I know you like Charles a lot, but what do you like about him?Laura: Well, there’s just something about him.Jane: Really? What is this something?
Laura: Well, he’s mature, handsome, gentle, and successful. I think he’s forme.
He’s certainly mature, but don’t you think he’s a little old for you? He’salmost twice as old as you are!
Laura: Well, age shouldn’t be something that comes in the way of a person’smarriage.
Jane: It’s true that age isn’t the most important issue, but what would yourparents think?
I don’t care what other people think. I just know that I love him and he lovesme. Love’s all that matters.
Now Your Turn
A: Well, you and Chris have been together for a long time. What are his goodpoints?
B: There’s something wonderful about him.
A: Really? What do you mean by this something?
B: Well, he’s handsome, humorous, and hard-working. I think he’s myperfect match.
A: But I think he is too old for you.
B: Well, age doesn’t matter too much for me.
A: But what would your parents and friends think?
B: I don’ worry too much about what other people think. For me, love is themost important
V. Let’s Talk
Dating Description
Causal dating Early teensSteady dating Late teens
Many partners e.g. a dance, a game, a picnicDouble dating Two couplesGroup dating Large groups
Go out for a long period Intention to marryAdult dating Men and women.e.g.ski, work, dine togetherCasual dating system Those who hardly know each other
Blind dating Those who have never met before
VI. Furthering Listening and Speaking
Task 1: Finding the Right Type of Girl
1.B 2.D 3.C 4.A
Task 2: He thinks I’m God.
1.F 2.T 3.F 4.T 5.T
Task 3: Lady
Lady, I’m your knight in shining armor and I love you.You have made me what I am and I am yours.
My love, there’s so many ways I want to say I love you.Let me hold you in my arms forever more.
You have gone and made me such a fool;I’m so lost in your love.And on, we belong together.Won’t you believe in my song?
Lady, for so many years I thought I’d never find you.You have some into my life and made me whole.
Forever let me wake to see you each and every morning.Let me hear you whisper softly in my ear.
In my eyes I see no one else but you.There’s no other love like our love.
And yes, oh yes, I’ll always want you near me.I’ve wanted for you so long.
Lady, your love’s the only love I needAnd beside me is where I want you to be.
‘Cause, my love, there’s something I want you to know,You’re the love of my life, you’re my lady.
SpeakingMutual Love
Jill: You know, Robert, we’ve been dating a long time now.Robert: Yeah. Twelve months next week.Jill: You remembered!
Robert: Of course I did. How could I forget the anniversary of our first date?Jill: You’re so sweet. Can I tell you something?Robert: Sure. You can tell me anything.
Jill: From our very first date, I knew we’d be together a long time.Robert: Can U tell you something?Jill: Yes.
Robert: The feeling was mutual.
UNIT4
II. Listening Skills
1-i 2-a 3-f 4-b 5-c 6-d 7-h 8-g 9-e
III. Listening In
Task 1: The Influence of Advertising
1. shoes 2. look kind of funny 3. there is still a lot of life left 4. ad 5. give him extra spring 6.as much money 7. need extra spring 8.
millions of dollars 9.wearing the shoes 10. wear 11. for nothing 12. reach the top
13. because of 14. something lese 15. hard work and dedication16. focus/concentrate on his studies 17. forget
Task 2: I’ll get a camera.
1.T 2.F 3.F 4.T 5.F
Task 3: Don’t even think about it!
1. A 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.C
IV. Speaking Out
Model 1 Who pays?
Laura: Hey!
Bob: Hey! Look, this is a cool TV commercial. “Things go better with
Coke!”
Laura: I think the Pepsi commercial is just as attractive: “The choice of anew generation!”
Bob: Yeah, but the competitors are just canceling out each other’s efforts.Laura: That’s quite true. They both spend piles of money to increase theirmarket shares, but neither gains.
Bob: I’m afraid the extra costs of advertising will be passed on to theconsumers.Laura: I hear that the advertising produces a good image of a product, and that
leads to consumer brand loyalty.
Bob: What do you mean by consumer brand loyalty?Laura: It means consumers are loyal to a certain product and keep buying it.
Also, they’re willing to pay more.
Bob: It seems contradictory. In other words, more sales mean lower productioncosts, but more advertising means higher costs to the consumer. In theend the winner is of course the company.
Laura: That’s true!
Now Your Turn
A: Look, “Make yourself heard!” The Ericsson’s TV commercial is so cool.B: I think the Nokia’s commercial is just as fascinating: “Connecting People.”A: I’m afraid consumers will have to pay for the advertising.
B: I hear that the advertisements create as a favorable on\\mage of a product,
and that leads to consumer brand loyalty.A: Could you explain “consumer brand loyalty”?
B: I mean consumers identify with the product and keep buying it. Sometimes
they’re even willing to pay more.
A: It is contradictory that increases sales lead to a lower production cost per
unit, but more advertising results in greater costs for consumers. Thewinner is always the company.B: I agree.
Model 2 Beware of ads!
Peter: Mind if I switch channels? Those TV commercials are killing me.Jane: How can you say that? Watch: “Take Toshiba, take the world.”
Fantastic! There’s a product you can depend on. A powerful product.Peter: If I were you, I wouldn’t trust those commercials.
Jane: Now, look at this McDonald’s commercials! Aren’t those little kids cute?
Oh, and there’s such a warm family feeling.
Peter: Just how an advertising agency wants you to see McDonald’s. you’re
the target audience.
When they make TV commercials, they use scientific methods to learn what
you’ll like and buy.
Jane: Are you telling me those darling little children biting into Big Macs are
part of a scientific project to get me into McDonald’s?
Peter: Advertises don’t bother with facts more. Instead they want the end-user
—that’s you—to fall in love with their product.
Jane: I see. So what you’re saying is, “Watch out, or commercials will take
over your life.”
Now Your Turn
A: Shall we switch to another channel? I don’t like those TV commercials.B: Why do you think so? Look: Just do it! What a powerful product.A: I doubt it.
B: Now, look at this L’Oreal commercial. The model’s skin is so smooth.A: This is what they want you to believe: use the product and you will get thesame skin.
B: You mean they are lying about the product? I don’t really think so.
A: Advertisers now appeal to emotions, not reason. They want you to liketheir product.
B: Well, I don’t really agree with you, but we can switch to another channel.
Model 3 Are the free magazines free?Now Your Turn
A: What’s that brochure you’re reading?
B: It’s a giveaway brochure you can easily find here and there. It’s got somepretty interesting things in it.
A: Do you really think so? It’s not really free. Look at all the ads in it.B: Could be, but I don’t have to pay for it.
A: You bet you do. The cost6oof the ads is included in the products.
B: Still, I think advertising tells me about new products. It helps me inchoosing what to buy.
A: This is just what the advertisers want you to do.
B: But some commercials are really fascinating. Besides, you’re didn’t haveto believe all the ads.
A: Well, let’s go swimming.
V. Let’s Talk
A Job Ad for a Friendly EmployeePersons/AgenciesWords/ActionsReasons/PurposesA firmadvertised for adiscrimination againstfriendly employee;unfriendly peopleWas asked to changethe wordingrequested for ato provide food for itsfriendly employeestaff/employeestold the Travelco managing director toremove the word“friendly”said was told not toIt was natural to specifyuse that word;the kind of people theythought it waswantedridiculousadded that the people at the center thoughtthey had been a littleover the tophad decided that certain words werenot allowed; e.g.motivated,enthusiasticsaid they hadno discriminationguidelines of notusing personalitycharacteristicsadded that theyto make should leave thedecisionthe finalTravelcoThe Job CenterThe managing director The centerAn official dispute to the localjudges maybe a member ofin cutting wordstheir staff had beenover-enthusiastic VI. Furthering Listening and Speaking
Task 1: Banning Cigarette Ads
1. They have banned tobacco/cigarette ads completely.
2. Advertisers are not allowed to show young people smokingcigarettes.
3. They keep finding ways around the law.
4. They must keep bringing in new customers, as the old ones are dyingof lung cancer.5. IT should do some publicity against smoking on campus.
Task 2: A Radio Commercial
1.F 2.F 3.T 4.F 5.T
Task 3: An Introduction to Advertising
1.A 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.D
Speaking
Influence of a High-Profile Star
Jill: Hey, isn’t that the same jacket the soccer star Roberto wears in thatmagazine ad?
Robert: The very same one indeed. Even the same color.
Jill: But his would have bigger pockets to hold all the money the company pays him to wear it.
Robert: You’re just jealous. Wait a sec. I’m going to try it on. It seems to fitme pretty well.
Jill: You make me sick. You fall for every ad you see.Robert: Not at all. I want to buy it just because I like it.Jill: Sure you do. It and Roberto.
UNIT5
II. Listening Skills
1. A 2. B 3.B 4.D 5.C
III. Listening In
Task 1: Dogs aren’t allowed here!
1. allowed movie theater 2. a ticket
3. well trained intelligent human
4.any problem leave the theater any other dog seen 5. almost empty
Task 2: Put the cat out!
4-1-3-5-2-6 D) She was ill-treated at home.
Task 3: A Sudden Change in the Parrot’s Attitude
1.C 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.A
IV. Speaking Out
Model 1 The dog will be company for her.
John: Se-Jin, come shopping with me. I’m buying a present for my mother.Se-Jin: What are you getting her?
John: I’ve got just the perfect idea. A dog.Se-Jin: A dog? Would she like that?
John: She’ll love it. My dad works long hours each day, and I think with me
away at school, she is a bit lonely. And I’ll just get a small one, aPekinese.
Se-Jin: Good idea! The dog will be company for her.
Now Your Turn
A: Hi, come shopping with me. I want to buy a gift for my neighbor.B: What for?
A: His wife died a couple of weeks ago, and he is feeling lonely. He’s been
kind to us. I want to buy something to cheer him up.B: What do you want to get for him?
A: I’m thinking of buying a bunch of flowers for him.B: But I’ve got a perfect idea. A dog.A: A dog? Why?
B: He’ll be crazy about it. He’s so lonely; he needs company rather than
beautiful flowers.
A: Good thinking! The dog can keep him company.
Model 2 Where to walk dogs?
Bob: There’s some talk of a businessman building a dog park in Shanghai.Laura: Really, what on earth for?
Bob: Apparently there is a law against having dogs on the streets.
Laura: Does it mean that the dogs have to stay inside apartments at all times?Bob: It sounds pretty cruel, doesn’t it? Maybe the park is a good idea.
Laura: Maybe they should just allow people to walk their dogs on the streets.Bob: But in many large cities where dogs can be walked, the streets are a mess.
I heard Paris is the worst.
Laura: Couldn’t people just clean up after their dogs?Bob: Would they?
Now Your Turn
A: Have you heard the city has passes a law against walking dogs in thestreets?
B: Sure, it’s published in the newspapers.
A: It means that dogs have to be kept inside all the time.
B: It’s rather cruel, isn’t it? We shouldn’t be so cruel to dumb animals.A: But dogs often leave a mess from their dogs.
B: But owners can clean up the mess from their dogs.A: Would they?
B: Perhaps the best solution is to build a dog park. Then people can walktheir dogs there.
A: Sounds too good to be realistic. The city is already too crowed without thedogs.
Model 3 What does having a few fish do for you?
Philip: Wow! I see you’ve bought an aquarium. Nice!Peter: You should get one too. I highly recommend it.Philip: Why? What does having a few fish do for you?
Peter: I find it relaxing just to sit down and watch tropical fish at the end of a
tiring day.
Philip: I can understand. I like to take it easy after work , too.
Peter: There’s more than that. They’re really fascinating. They give you hours
of entertainment, believe me.Philip: Perhaps I should give it a try.
Peter: OK, I can lend you a couple of good reference books.Philip: Great! Any other tips on getting started?
Now Your Turn
A: Wow! You’ve bought a discman! It does look nice!B: You’d better buy one as well. I strongly recommend it.A: Why? What can it do for you?
B: I find it relaxing to listen to music on it.
A: I can understand. After a day’s work I like to relax a bit myself.
B: Not only that. Some music cheers you up and makes you forget all yourtroubles.
A: Maybe I should have a try, but I don’t know how to use the diskman.B: OK, I can lend you this manual.
A: Wonderful! Any other tips on getting starded?
V. Let’s Talk
An Intelligent DogCharactersA dogActions and Wordswalked into a butcher’s shop with five dollars;fixed eyes on the lamb chops and barked—wantedsome.picked up the worst/lowest quality chops.barked angrily and continuouslyselected the finest chops;took the money.left.wanted to own/have such a dog;followed the dog.entered an apartment houseclimbed to the third floor;The butcherThe dogThe butcherThe dogThe butcherThe dogscratched on the door.A manThe butcheropened the door;yelled at the dog.asked him to stop,saying it was the smartest/cleverest animal;explained how the dog had got the best lamb chops.looked at him sideways;said it was the third time this week the dog hadforgotten his key.The man VI. Furthering Listening and Speaking
Task 1: A Birthday Present
After David gave his mom a dog as a birthday present, she was very pleased,for the dog licked her hand and wagged its tail. She called it Brian after oneof her friends. Mary read an article which says that dogs can be faithful totheir owners/masters. David agreed, for he saw a TV interview whichintroduced a dog that could warn its master of an epileptic attack. Heexplained that this ability of the dog’s has something to do with its keensense of smell. Jokingly, Mary said she wounded whether the dog Brian canforetell/predict when David’s mom is going to roast a chicken.
Task 2: 100 Percent Polar Bear
1.T 2.F 3.F 4.T 5.F
Task 3: An Introduction to Advertising
1.D 2.C 3.B 4.A 5.D
Speaking
A Funeral for a Dead Fish
Nancy: Westerners often take pets as their friends, even their family members.
Especially dogs They think dogs are man’s best friends.
Michael: What pets do people usually keep?
Nancy: A lot. Fish, cats, horses… anything could be a pet.Michael: Do you have a pet?
Nancy: I have three fish. One day, the fish called Susan died. We even had a
funeral for her.
Michael: A funeral?
Nancy: Yes, usually it’s a ceremony for dead people. But we had a funeral for
the dead fish.
Michael: Sounds interesting.
Nancy: Well, I need to go back to feed my fish. Talk to you later.Michael: OK, bye.
UNIT6
II. Listening Skills
Dialog 1
1.D 2. The first girl(The girl who suggests wearing the short skirt.)
Dialog 2
1. B 2. No, she hasn’t.
III. Listening In
Task 1: A Woman’s Funny Dress
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
looks funnylooks fine to heris behind the timeswent out
looks good on herout-dated
keeping herself in styleno wonder
Task 2: How is fashion decided?
1. F 2.F 3.T 4.T 5.F
Fashion designers design fashionable clothes, begin trends and new styles,
and their work is copied all over the world.
Paris is the center of the world fashion, where the secrets of the new
designs are guarded until they are shown to thepublic and manufacturers come to Paris to buy and copy new clothes, in January
and July. Then the clothes are copied and made upin large numbers, for which one does not have topay a high price.
Other manufacturers use Paris styles simply as a starting point for
their own ideas.
Still others adapt only a part of the French design
Task 3: Dreaming of Being a Fashion Model
1.D 2.B 3.A 4.B 5.C
Top fashion models…..earning large salariesFuture models…..being at least 5’8” tallKimi…………..massaging one’s feet
A part of the brain……producing growth hormones directlyCustomers…….buying Kimi
IV. Speaking Out
Model 1 How did you like the fashion show?
Laura: How did you like the fashion show last night?
John: It was dumb. I think it’s stupid of women to wear clothes like that.Laura: I didn’t see anything wrong with the clothes; they looked pretty niceto me.
John: Do you really think people can wear that stuff and walk around thestreets?
Laura: Yes, I do. At least, some people certainly can. They wear high-fashion
clothes to show off their sense of style and wealth.
John: Well, I still think they’re dumb. It makes more sense to spend the money
on more practical purposes.
Now Your Turn
A: What did you think of the low-cut dress at the fashion show yesterday
evening?
B: I think it’s not decent for Chinese girls to wear a dress like that.
A: The dress seemed quite al right to me. In fact, they looked pretty nice to
me.
B: Do you really think people can wear that stuff and walk around the streets?A: Yes, I do. Don’t forget this is already the 21st century. Some people wearhigh-fashion clothes to show off their sense of style as wealth.
B: Well, I still think low-neck dresses are wrong. It would be better to spend
the money on high-quality, traditional clothes.
Model 2 I’m looking for a light jacket.
Salesman: What can I do for you?John: I’m looking for a light jacket.
Salesman: Please come this way; they’re just over here. What size do you like?John: I’m not sure.
Salesman: ok, I’ll measure you. Well, you are size 42. What color do you like?John: Light blue, please.Salesman: OK, try this one on.
John: Yes, that’s comfortable. And the color goes well with my jeans. Howmuch is it?Salesman: $24.99.
John: I’ll take it. Can I pay with a credit card?
Salesman: Sure, we take both debit and major credit cards.
Now Your Turn
A: Can I help you?
B: Can you show me a pair of jeans?A: OK. What size do you wear?B: I don’t know.
A: No problem, I’ll take your measurements…OK, what color do you like?B: Dark blue, please.
A: Please try this one on…How does it feel?
B: Yes, that’s comfortable. And the color matches my jacket. What does itcost?
A: $79.90.
B: I’ll take it. Can I pay with a credit card?A: Sorry, we accept only cash.
Model 3 Could you show me a pair of running shoes?
Salesman: Good morning, see anything you like?
John: Not yet, I’ll look around first…Excuse me, could you show me a pair
of running shoes? Are any of these on sale?
Salesman: The price of the Reeboks won’t change, but the Nikes go on sale this
afternoon:25% off. That’s a good deal.
John: No, I don’t like Nikes at all.
Salesman: Well, why don’t you try on this pair of Reeboks and see how they
feel?
John: Okay. But I think they are going to be on the small side. Oh, there, I’m
afraid are a bit too tight. Do you have a size 24?
Salesman: I’m sorry, they’re all sold out. But I’ll be glad to order a new pair ofyou.
John: How long will it take?Salesman: Three days.
John: Then don’t bother. Thank you anyway.
Now Your Turn
A: May I help you?
B: I want to buy a dress. Can I have a look at the green one?A: Sure. Please try it on and see how it feels.
B: OK…I think it’s a bit too large. Do you have a smaller one?A: I’m sorry, this is the smallest one. How about the blue one?B: No, I don’t like the color. Thanks.
V. Let’s Talk
The Miniskirt
1.D 2.D 3.A 4.C 5.B
VI. Furthering Listening and Speaking
Task 1: Paying for the New Clothes
The daughter wants to buy new clothes, but the mother disagrees, saying shestill has a lot of clothes in good condition and the parents have to pay for theuniversity tuition. The daughter argues that she needs clothes in fashion, so asnot to look as if she had come form the middle ages. The daughter thensuggests getting a part-time job to cover the expenses. Not wanting to affectthe daughter’s studies, the mother finally agrees to buy new clothes.
Task 2: A Model’s Description of Her Work
1.T 2.F 3.T 4.F 5.F
Task 3: Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka-dotBikini
She was afraid to come out of the lockerShe was as nervous as she could be
She was afraid to come out of the locker
She was afraid that somebody would see
One, two, three, four, tell people what she wore
It was an itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikiniThat she wore for the first time today.
An itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikiniSo in the locker she wanted to stay.
Two, three, four, stick around we’ll tell you more
She was afraid to come out in the openAnd so a blanket around her she woreShe was afraid to come out in the openAnd so she sat bundled up on the shore
Two, three, four, tell the people what she wore…
Speaking
Buying an Expensive Dress
Nancy: Your new low-cut dress is wonderful.
Jill: Thank you, Nancy. I just bought it on sale. It was marked d9own 50%.Nancy: Where did you get it?
Jill: Lane Crawford. They had a year-end sale that was too good to pass up.Nancy: I heard about this store. They have all the high-end stuff.Jill: Nothing good in life is cheap.
Nancy: Well, let’s go shopping then. And don’t forget to bring it.Jill: Bring what?
Nancy: Your credit card.
UNIT7
II. Listening Skills
1. W: How much money is the rent for an apartment in this neighborhood? M: Your rent should be about a quarter of that. Q: How much should be the woman’s rent be?
M: I paid $3,500 for this digital camera. It was on sale at a 30$ discount.W: It’s a real bargain.
Q: How much did the camera cost originally?
M: What’s the rate for an economy car?W: The daily rate is $32, unlimited mileage.
Q: How much will the man pay if he rents the car for a week?
M: I’ll take these sweaters. How much do they cost?
W: They are $180 each and four makes a total of $720. But today we are
offering a 20% discount.
Q: How much does the man have to pay?
W: What an old car you’ve got!
M: Well, it had run 12,000 miles when I bought it second hand. And it’s
covered 3,080 miles since then.
Q: How many miles has the car run?B 2.A 3.A 4.D 5.B
III. Listening In
Task 1: It’s time to buy.
Mike: Hey, Robert, where are you off to?
Robert: I’m going to talk to a banker about a loan.
Mike: You are short of money? I thought you were the saving type.Robert: There’s a time to save and a time to spend.
Mike: I know all about spending. What’s the loan for? I have a few bucks Icould…
Robert: I’m considering getting a mortgage to buy some property.
Mike: Do you think property is a good investment? I mean, it’s a lot of money.Robert: Well, Mike, as you know, property values have been going through the
roof. If I had bought an apartment two years ago, its value would havegone up by 30 percent today.
Mike: And from what I know, interest rates are low now.Robert: Exactly. Sounds like a good time to buy.
9. a banker a loan
10. saving save spend11. a mortgage property12. Property values
13. risen/gone up/increased by 30 percent
Task 2: Can I have my change please?
1. A 2.B 3.D 4.C 5.C
Task 3: Why not just print money?
1.T 2.T 3.F 4.F 5.F
IV. Speaking Out
Model 1 I want to blow it all.
John: Hey, Se-Jin, do you want to come shopping with me? My dad just gave
me my monthly allowance and I want to blow it all.
Se-Jin: That sounds just like you, John! What do you want to buy?John: I don’t know…Some music CDs, maybe.
Se-Jin: If you spend all that money on things you don’t even know if you want,
you won’t have any money left when you need it.
John: But if I just save my money, that doesn’t s sound like much fun either.
Besides, I need some new CDs.Se-Jin: You also need a financial advisor!
Now Your Turn
A: Hey, do you want to come shopping with me? I just got some money from
my part-time job, and I want to get rid of it right away.B: That’s your style. What do you want to buy?A: I don’t know…some fashionable clothes, maybe.
B: If you waste all your money on things you don’t even know if you want,
you’ll be out of money completely when you need it.
A: But if I just hold on to my money…that doesn’t make much sense either. Ireally need some new clothes. What’s the point of saving lots of moneywithout fun?
B: As I see it, you need a person to look after your money.
Model 2 Can money buy everything?
Peter: I’m trying to think of ways to become rich. If I could get my hands on alot of money, I’ll be really happy.
Jane: Do you really think so? I’m not so sure.
Peter: Of course, why wouldn’t I? I’d be able to have anything I want.
Jane: Well, there are plenty of people who have a lot of money but aren’thappy. What do you say to that?
Peter: But if I became a millionaire, I’d buy whatever I wanted.Jane: Can you buy true love? Can you buy the moon?
Peter: Maybe not, but I can buy a house with a lot of modern conveniences.Jane: So many people think like you do, buy look at all the divorces, suicides
and murders among wealthy people. How do you explain that?Peter: Maybe there’s something in what you said.
Now Your Turn
A: I really hope I can make a fortune. If I had a lot of money, I’d be as happyas a king.
B: Do you really believe so? I have my doubts about it.
A: Of course, why wouldn’t I? If I were a millionaire, there’s nothing Icouldn’t buy.
B: Well, can you but health? Can you but true friendship?
B: Maybe not. But I can but a big house and car, and make my life morecomfortable.
A: Maybe you have a point there. Money can bring material comforts. Butdon’t forget, there are also divorces and suicides among wealthy people.B: Well, there is some truth in what you said. Money cannot but realhappiness.
Model 3 I wonder if you could give me a loan.
John: Hey, Se-Jin, I was just on my way to find you.Se-Jin: What’s up, John?
John: Se-Jin, I’m kind of broke, and you usually have a bundle tucked away. Iwonder if you could give me a loan.
Se-Jin: Dream on! I’m hard up myself.
John: You see, I want to buy some new stereo equipment, and I’m just about ahundred short.
Se-Jin: Why not save up for it?
John: The stores have all stuff on a huge sales promotion right now. I couldsave at least 30 percent!
S-Jin: John, I’d lend you money if you were in a jam. But a new stereo isn’t an
emergency.
John: Then I’m afraid I have to find someone who is more easy-going.
Now Your Turn
A: Hi, I was trying to catch up with you.B: What happened?
A: Money had burned a hole in my pocket. You usually have some savings. Iwonder if you can lend me some money?
B: You’re daydreaming. I’m short of money myself.
A: Look, I want to buy a digital camera, and I’m only short of 150 bucks.B: Why not save towards it?
A: The camera is on sale right now. This can save me almost 25 percent.
B: Well, I’d lend you the money if you were in real redouble. But a newcamera isn’t urgent.
A: Then I’m afraid I’ll have to try someone who’s more generous.
V. Let’s Talk
Story of a Miser
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
more than
money casketpromisein the casketsitting blacknext to/besideclosea boxaway/off
foolish all that money/the moneya Christian on her wordput the moneya check
VI. Furthering Listening and Speaking
Task 1: Giving Money to a Beggar
Susan: Hey, Robert, you gave that beggar some of your hard-earned cash?Robert: I know. He looked as if he needed help.
Susan: Buy you’re always so careful with your money.
Robert: Yeah, I guess so, but I like to help when someone’s in need.
Susan: I just wonder why the guy doesn’t get a job and make his own living.Robert: It’s just not that simple, Susan. Some people have a hard time of it in
life.
Susan: Maybe they waste all their money. If you give them money, they will
just go on wasting it.
Robert: Life has been good to me, Susan, and I’d like to share some of my luck.
1. the beggar2. as if3. help
4. careful with/about5. a job6. people7. a hard time8. waste9. share10. good luck
Task 2: Buying a Machine
1.T 2.F 3.F 4.T 5.T
Task 3: An Introduction to Credit Cards
1.D 2.C 3.B 4.C 5.A
Speaking
Can you change a twenty-dollar bill?
Cashier: How can I help you, Miss?Jill: Could you change a 20 for me?Cashier: Sure. How do you want it?
Jill: Could I have two 5’s, but not enough 1’s. Are quarters all right with you?Cashier: Well, I have some 5’s, but not enough 1’s. Are quarters all right with
you?
Jill: Oh, that’s even better! In that case, I won’t have to worry about the small
change for the laundry.
Cashier: Here you are!Jill: Thanks a million!
UNIT8
II. Listening Skills
To keep our children safe from those dangerous criminals, these tips might behelpful. First, children should be encouraged always to ask permission fromtheir caregiver before they go anywhere .They should not only tell the caregiver where they will be at all times, but also who will be looking after them.also, children should never walk or ride their bikes alone. Instead, theyshould travel in groups whenever possible. more importantly, children shouldbe taught to stay away from strangers, though they may offer to show them apuppy or give them candy.children should be taught to say “no” and run,scream, or fight if necessary. moreover,children should be told that noproblem is too big or too small to ask grown-ups. in fact,it is never too late toask for help ,and to keep asking until they get the help they need. last but notleast ,we should realize that many child-attack cases involve a family memberor family friend, for example, a stepfather, sister’s boyfriend, babysitter,neighbor, and so on.
III. Listening In
Task 1: Robbing the Left Shoe
1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5 F
Task 2: Smuggling
1. B 2.D 3.C 4.A 5.C
Task 3: Who’s the Murderer?
1.A 2.B 3.D 4.C 5.D
IV. Speaking Out
Model 1 Bye-bye, bully!
Se-Jin: john, do you mind if I ask you something?John: No, what is it?
Se-Jin: you seem nervous. Is that big guy still bullying you?John: Yeah. Today he wanted me to give him some money. He even pushedme when I said no.
Se-Jin: That’s terrible! You have to talk to a teacher about this.
John: I thought about that, but I’m afraid that everyone will think I’m acoward.
Se-Jin: your safety is more important than what other people think.
John; But telling a teacher could make things worse. The big guy warned menot to .
Se-Jin: Of course he did! He doesn’t want to get into trouble. Look, if you’re
still worried, tell the teacher not to mention your name when she talksto him.
John: Good idea. But I think I can deal with him on my own.SAMPLE DIALOG
Model 2 My house has been robbed!
Operator: Colchester Police Station. Can I help you?Jane: I hope so. My house has been robbed.Operator: Where do you live?Jane: 2B Southbank Road.
Operator: When did you discover the burglaryJane: When I got home from work. About five minutes ago.Operator: Was anything stolen?Jane: yes. All my jewelry’s gone, and my computer too. And they wrote dirty
words all over my walls.
Operator: How did they get in ?Jane: They forced the back door.Operator: An officer will be round in about half an hour. Please don't touchanything.SAMPLE DIALOG
Model 3 We should create harsher sentences for bootleggers.
Jane: It’s about time that the government got tough with bootleggers. Their
fake liquors have already killed several people.
Peter: Yeah, that’s too high a price to pay. It’s almost a rip-off. The bootleggers
use industrial alcohol to cut costs and increase profits.Jane: Perhaps we should cut taxes on liquor. With lower taxes, bootleggingwill decrease.
Peter: But that can create a new problem. That’s not in agreement with theWTO rules.Jane: I think through negotiation with other nations, perhaps we can cuttaxes under the WTO framework.Peter: That may be tough. Perhaps a better solution is to create harshersentences for bootleggers.Jane: I agree. Our country needs a special team to deal with thisproblem. Then we can crack down on bootlegging.SAMPLE DIALOG
V. Let’s Talk
Texas Police Arrest Oldest Bank Robber
7 4 5 6 8 3 2 1
Possible Retelling for the Teacher’s Reference
VI. Further Listening and Speaking
Task 1: Describing a Robbery
1. everyone freeze
2. tall long coat shorter red jacket
3. his gun the clerk open the rest of the people4. key safe
5. calm customers a medal
Task 2: Two Concert Tickets
1. B 2. C 3.A 4. D 5. A
Task 3: Who stole the vase?
1.C 2.D 3.A 4.B 5.A
Speaking
Protecting Intellectual Property Rights
Richard: I understand why publishing houses have called for a crack down on
illegal copies of
books. It’s a big loss for them if everyone buys pirated books instead of
paying the full
price.
Nancy: I agree. If the publishers don’t take action against illegal publications,
they and the
authors of the books lose money. Then the publishers have to save money
by lowering
the quality of their books.
Richard: That’s why intellectual property rights have to be protected. It will do
do good not only
for the publishers, but to consumers as well.
Nancy: You said it. I’m all for protecting intellectual property rights. But I also
think books are
getting more expensive every day, and some students have no choice but yo
buy cheap
books.
Richard: I beg to disagree. There is no excuse for college kids to buy mobile
phones and then say
they can’t afford books.
Nancy: But to really solve the piracy problem, we need cheaper books as well as
harsher
punishments.
UNIT9II Listening Skills
crashing into a building
Italian investigators are trying to discover what caused a small private planeto crash into Milan’S tallest building on Thursday，killing at least three，injuring dozens more and making a big hole in the 32-story building．
The aircraft was piloted by a 68-year-old Swiss man．It hit the 26th floor ofthe tower in an apparent accident at 5：48 P．m．，I 8 minutes after takingoff, Italian officials said．
An Italian police officer said they had no evidence of fl link to terrorism．Anintelligence official in Washington told the media that，in spite of pastwarnings，there was no information about a possible terrorist attack aimingat Italy．
Milan fire brigade officials said the aircraft had only the pilot and nopassengers，according to the flight plan．It was on fire as it flew into thetower．There was an explosion in the building when the tour-seat plane hit，but there was no danger that the building would collapse，the police said．Agent, event, time andDetailed descriptioncause/ reasonThe planeThe buildingThe pilotThe accidentThe results
Private；four-seat；having only the pilot32-story
A 68-year-old Swiss man．A plane crashing into the building．Killing at least three people, injuring dozensmore and
making a big hole in the building；but nodanger of the
building’s collapse.
5:48p.m,18 minutes after taking 0ff．
Time
Reason
Not known．No evidence of a link toterrorism
III．Listening In
Task 1：The Seatbelt
Lisa：Do you wear the seatbelt every time you drive or ride a car?Mike：No，seatbelts are for chickens．Besides，I’m a great driver
Lisa：The chances of being injured in a car accident this year are 1 in 75. I
think that，s worth thinking about seriously．
Mike：Have you ever been involved in an automobile accident?
Lisa：Only once·My car slid on a rainy night and went off the road．
Fortunately 1 was wearing my seatbelt．Mike：I’ve never had a serious accident．
Lisa： My brother was more unlucky than 1 was．Last December he was
almost killed in an accident．He was in the back seat of his friend’s carwhen it rolled．He wasn’t wearing a seatbeIt．Mike：Wow, that’s terrible．
Lisa： Fastening your seatbelt should be an automatic thing as soon as you get
into your car．But t00 many people still refuse to wear seatbelts j Mike：It’s just hard for me to get in the habit of wearing one． Lisa：All it takes is one close-call and you’ll wear your seatbeIts．
Mike：0.K．，I’ve got the message．From now on I’11 hook up myseatbeIt．
1.T 2.F 3.T 4.F 5.F
Task 2:How many parachutes are left?
Script
There were three passengers in a plane that had a sudden engine trouble. Onewas the smartest man in the world, another was a lawyer, and the other was alittle girl. The pilot told them they must jump out to lighten the weight onboard; otherwise, the plane would crash. However, there were only twoparachutes. The smartest man in the world jumped to his feel and shouted,\"The people who would benefit the world the most should get the parachutes.I'm the smartest man, so !' m one of those.\" With that, he seized a parachute
and threw himself out of the plane.
The lawyer looked at the little girl and said, \"I've led a good long life, and
you're just starting yours. You take the other parachute..\" With tears in her eyes, the little girl said, \"That smart man was veryunreasonable. Just now he grabbed my school bag and jumped out. Morn willscold me for losing the bag. But at least 1 have a parachute.\"
1. Four. They were the smartest man in the world, a lawyer, a girland the pilot.
2. The plane was going to crash, but there were only twoparachutes.
3. Those who would benefit the world most should get theparachutes. Being smart, he was one of those people.
4. Because he had led a good long life and the girl was just startingher life, and he believed there was only one parachute left.
1. Why did the little girl cry?
B) The smart man took her school bag.
2. How many parachutes were left for the lawyer and the girl?C) Two.
Task 3:Why did you stop at a green light?
One day．two friends were driving downtown when they came to anintersection with a traffic light．The light was red but the driver sped rightthrough the red light．The passenger looked in terror at the driver andshouted，“What the hell are you doing? You‘re going to get us killed!!¨
The driver replied．“Don’t worry, my mom always drivers like this，andshe is all right．”Later．they came to another traffic light，and that too wasred．Again the driver shot right through the light．Again the passengerlooked at the driver and shouted．“I thought I have told you，you would getUS killed! Would you please stop this nonsense”
The driver looked at the passenger and answered．”All right! I get it，but Itold you my mom drove like this all the time! And she’s quite OK．”
They came to another traffic light．It was green．The driver slammed 011the brakes，suddenly stopping the car．，The passenger was thrown
forward．“What on earth are you doing?”he screamed．“This is the thirdtime you almost got US killed．Why did you stop at a green light?”“Well，”said the driver，“my mom might be coming the other way．”
1,D 2,A 3,B 4.C 5.C
IV Speaking Out
MODEL 1 I had a bad fall off my bike！
Bob：Laura，what happened to you? You look a mess
Laura：And I feel even worse than I look．I had a bad fall off my bike.Bob： how did it happen?
Laura：i was riding along the road when a dog began barking at me .Iturned to have a
look，and I bumped into another bike．
Bob：Then what happened? Did the dog attack you?
Laura：Let me finish… I’ll give you all the details. I went off the front ofmy bike and
landed on the road．I hurt my head when I landed．Bob： You could have been hit by a car!
Laura：Fortunately there were no cars on the road at the time．1 waslucky．
Bob：The dog was to blame.
Laura：But I can’t blame the dog．All dogs bark．Bob：You should be more careful in the future .
Laura：Sure．you are right．I may be hard-headed but I’m not thick-headed.
Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOG
A: What’s the matter with you? You look terrible．B: Too bad. I fell off my bike．A: How come you fell off?
B: 1 was riding along the road，thinking about the exam，when the
driver behind me suddenly honked his horn．1 was SO startledthat I crashed into another bike
A: Then what happened? Were you hurt?
B: Let me finish…I’11 give you all the details．1 went off the frontof my bike and landed on the road. I hurt my，arms and elbowswhen I landed
A: That’s terrible．The driver was to blame．
B: He had the right to blow the horn in that section of the road．1was daydreaming．
A: You’d better be more careful from now on．
B:1 will．1 won’t be daydreaming while riding a bike any more.
MODEL 2 Your breath smells of alcohol
John：Lovely party．Thank you．I enjoyed every minute of it.Laura：you’re slurring your words, and you’re unsteady on your
feet. Are you all right to drive home?
John：Perfect．I drive better after a few drinks．
Laura：Well，you’ve had a lot more than a few drinks．Your
breath smells of alcohol．What’s that on your key chain?May I see it?
John： That? That’s just an old beer bottle opener．Hey, what’s
going on? Those are my car keys
Laura：I know．I'm keeping them until tomorrow．I’11 call ataxi for you． ／
John：No，no．1 want those car keys back．Laura：They’re mine now．
John：Well? Okay．You win．I’ll go by cab.
Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOG
A：It’s a great get-together! I had a great time．
B：Wow．you can’t speak clearly or walk steadily．Can youdrive home?
A：No problem．I drive better under the influence of alcohol．B：Well．You’ve had too much drink tonight．We can smellalcohol on your breath a mile away, let me drive you homeA：hey, don’t bother. I can go myself
B：Come On．I don’t want to see you in the hospital tomorrow．A：Okay．Thank you．
MODEL3 I got a ticket this morning
Laura: What’s the matter with you? You look very upset.Se-Jin: I got a hundred- dollar ticket this morning.Laura: Oh, that’s too bad. But why?
Se-Jin: It wasn’t my fault. It was that dog.
Laura: What are you talking about? What has a dog got to do with the fine?Se-Jin: Listen to me. A dog suddenly appeared in my lane. If it wasn’t for thestupid dog.
I wouldn’t have almost hit the police car.
Laura: You could have braked, couldn’t you? How fast were you going?Se-Jin: Well, it was about 50, or even less. I was driving very slowly.
Laura: Fifty? Don’t you know the speed limit downtown is 40 miles anhour?
Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOG
A: What’s happened? You look miserable.B: I was fined a hundred dollars this afternoon.A: Oh, what bad luck! But why?
B: I’m not to blame. It was the other car.
A: What are you talking about? Did you have a accident?
B: Listen to me. I was trying to do a U- turn in front of the school gate, whenanother car came up very fast from behind. If the car hadn’t gone so fast, Iwouldn’t run into it.
A: You should have been careful. But I remember correct, U-turn is notallowed at the place.
B: Well, I didn’t know this until the policeman told me.
A: What? Don’t you look at the road sign when you are driving?
V Let’s Talk
Speeding Ticket，
A policeman stops a driver and says to the driver,“Sir，you werespeeding．Can I see your license，please?”The driver replies．“Idon’t have one．”“You don’t have one?”
The driver answers．“I lost it for drunk driving．”
The policeman is surprised．“I see．Will you show me yourvehicle registration papers．please?”“I m sorry．I can’t do that．”
The policeman asks．“Why not?” “I stole this car．”
The Officer says，“Stole it?”
The driver answers，“Yes，and I killed the owner．” The 0fficer is shocked．“You did what?”“She’s in the trunk if you want to see．”
The officer is horrified and calls for backup．Within minutes，five police cars show up，surrounding the car．A police chiefcautiously approaches the car，asking，“Sir，could you open thetrunk of your car，please?”
The driver opens the trunk，revealing nothing but all emptytrunk．
The chief says，“Is this your car，sir?”
The driver says“Yes．”and hands over the registration papers．The 0fficer iS quite surprised．“0ne of my 0fficers says you don’thave a driving license．”
The driver quickly produces his license．The chief examines it andfinds nothing wrong．He looks puzzled．“Thank you，sir．Oneof my Officers told me you didn’t have a 1icense，stole this car，and murdered the owner．”
The man replies，“I bet the lying bastard told you 1 was
speeding，too!”
Characters Events／statements
Reasons
A policepolls over a driver and asks forspeedingofficerhis driver's licenseThe driverThe officerThe driverThe officerThe driver
claims to have lost it
drunk driving
asks for the vehicle registrationsurprised
papers
says he does not own it
stole it and killedthe owner
asks the driver to repeat whatshockedhe said
says she is in the trunk
the reason thepolice officer doesnot yet knowhorrified
The officercalls for backup
The policecomes and asks the driver toevidence of thechiefopen the trunkcrimeThe driver
opens the trunk
to show
innocence
his
The chief asks for the registration papersevidence of the
and the driver’s licensecrime or
innocence
I The driver
quickly produces／hands overto show bothinnocence
his
The chiefsays an officer reported that thebeing puzzled and
driver did not have a license,wanting to know stole his car, and killed thethe truth owner The driver bets the officer said he wasto suggest that thespeeding，tooaccusation of his
speeding is false,too
Possible Retelling for the Teacher’s Reference
A police 0fficer pulls over a driver and orders him to produce hisdriver’s license because he was speeding．The driver claims thathe has lost his license for drunk driving．The officer is surprisedand asks him to show his vehicle registration papers．The driverthen answers that he does not have those papers，for he stole thecar and killed the owner, though nobody knows why he says so．The officer is so shocked that he cannot believe his ears，so heasks the driver to say it again．To confirm what he has said，thedriver says the lady’s body is in the trunk．By now the officer
is horrified．so he calls the police station for support．When thepolice chief arrives，he orders the driver to open the trunk to findevidence of the crime．The driver opens it，but it is empty；andthis shows that he is innocent．Unconvinced，the chief asks forhis vehicle registration papers and license to see whether he isguilty~，,,The driver quickly hands over both to show that he isreally innocent．The chief is now puzzled，saying that an 9mcerdid report to him that the driver did not have a license，stole thecar, and killed the owner．To this，the driver answers that he bets
the officer must have said he was speeding as well．By sayingso，the driver suggests that the officer，S accusation of hisspeeding must be false tooDiscussion
Possible Answer for the Teacher’s Reference
Even if the driver cleverly shows that he is not guilty of stealing thecar and killing the owner, this does not necessarily mean he did notspeed．We must take all possibilities into consideration．
To begin with，we should try to find out whether there is anyevidence to show the driver was speeding．For example，we cancheck the records of the radar device or police video，or findhuman witnesses．
Failing this，we may check whether the driver had any record oflying or cheating，or whether he had many previous trafficviolations 0r a criminal record．If so，we can hardly trust hiswords．But this cannot yet provide conclusive evidence of hisspeeding．
We might like to investigate whether the police officer has a recordof lying or cheating since his statement contradicts the driver’s．This is normally impossible，for a habitual liar would have beendismissed from the police force．In fact，a policeman is usuallyassumed to be honest unless proved otherwise in a court of law．If the driver is found guilty of speeding，he should be punished forthat as well as for the lies he told about the theft and murder
VI Further Listening and Speaking
Task 1:Emergency Call
Operator: Hello. This is the emergency 911 operator.Taxi Driver: Help! Help! Please help me!
Operator: Yes sir. Please calm down and explain exactly what is happening.
axi Driver: Calm down! My car has broken down on the highway; I
have a lady passenger, and she's going into labor.
Operator: Now relax, sir. Explain exactly where you are..
Taxi Driver: I’ m...I’ m in the southbound lane of No. 15Expressway, about 15 miles from the tunnel, and this lady isn'tgoing to wait.
Operator: Okay. What's your name, sir, and your passenger's?
Taxi Driver: It's... it's Mike, and I have no idea about the woman. She's
in no condition to tell me. How soon can someone gethere?
Operator: I've just sent an ambulance to your location. They should be there any second.
Taxi Driver: Hey, is there anything I can do while we wait for theambulance?
Operator: Yes, uh, keep her calm and warm.
Taxi Driver: Okay. Please hurry... Oh, they're too late. It's a boy!
A taxi driver called the emergency 911 operator, reporting that hiscar had broken down on the road, and a woman passenger wasgoing into labor. He further explained that he was in thesouthbound lane of No. 15 Expressway, about 15 miles from thetunnel, and his name was Mike. The operator said an ambulancehad been sent and would arrive at any moment. While the operatorasked the driver to keep the lady calm and warm, she gave birth toa boy before the ambulance arrived.
Task 2:Have a drink!
In the middle of the night, in the middle of nowhere, a woman anda man are involved in a car accident. Both of their cars aredamaged, but surprisingly neither of them is hurt.
After they climb out of their cars, the woman says, \"So you're aman. That's interesting. I'm a woman. Wow, just look at our cars!
There's nothing left. But fortunately we're not injured. This must bea sign from God that we should meet and be friends and livetogether in peace for the rest of our days.\"
The man replies, \"I agree with you completely. This must be a signfrom God!\"
The woman continues, \"And look at this, here's another miracle.My car is completely destroyed, but this bottle of wine didn't break.Surely God wants us to drink this wine and celebrate our goodluck.\"
Then she hands the bottle to the man. The man nods his head inagreement, opens it, takes a few large drinks, and then hands itback to the woman. The woman takes the bottle, immediately putsthe cork back in the bottle, and puts it away. The man asks, Aren’tyou having any?” The woman replies, ' Yes, but not until the policeget here.\"
1. Which of the following is true of the accident?
A) Both cars are damaged, but neither of the drivers is hurt. 2. Which of the following is true of what the woman says?
C) God has arranged for the man and woman to become friends.3. What does the woman say about the bottle of wine?C) God wants the man and woman to drink it to celebrate.4. Why does the man drink the wine?B) He believes he's following God's will.5. What can we infer from the passage?
D) The woman makes the man appear to have been driving whiledrunk.
Task 3:Pa won’t like it.
Max, a farm boy, accidentally overturned his wagon loaded withcorn. The farmer who lived nearby heard the noise.
\"Hey, Max!\" the farmer shouted. \"Forget your troubles. Come in
with us, then I'll help you get the wagon up.\"
\"That's mighty nice of you,\" Max answered, \"but I don't think pa would like me to.\"
\"Come on,\" the farmer insisted.
\"Well, okay,\" the boy finally agreed, and added, \"but pa won't likeit.\"
After a hearty dinner, Max thanked his host. \"I feel a lot betternow, but I know pa is going to be really upset.\"
\"Don't be silly!\" the neighbor said with a smile. \"By the way,where is your pa?\"\"Under the wagon.\"
1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T 5. F
Speaking
A Minor Car Accident
Jill: I had an accident last week.Richard: What happened?
Jill: Somebody bumped into the rear end of my car.Richard: Were you hurt?
Jill: No, but my car was damaged.
Richard: You were very lucky that you weren't seriously hurt. Who's
to blame for the accident? The other driver?
Jill: It was not his fault. Seeing a dog running across the road, Isuddenly braked. Then the next car crashed into the back of my car.Richard: Fortunately, you've insured your car.Jill: Yes, I have.
Unit10II. Listening Skills
How to Overcome Fears of Flying
If you are afraid of flying, there are specialists who can teach you how to dealwith your fears and finally get rid of them.
They will find out if a nearby airport has special training programs for peoplewho are afraid to fly. Many airports do. How would such a program work?First, a specialist will take your group to the airport to watch the planes takeoff and land. A representative from one of the airlines will explain how anairplane flies. Then your group will sit in an airplane that stays on the ground.At a later time, you will go up in a plane for a short flight and then land.Gradually the time you spend in the air will increase. When you are preparesfor it, the group will take a trip to another city. How toSpecial training programs at an airportovercomefears of flying Step 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Step 5Step 6
Watch the planes take off and landA representative from an airline will explain how a planefliessit in an airplane that stays on the grounda short flightthe time in the air will increaseto another cityIII. Listening In
Task 1: Fear of Heights
Tony: Hey, Mary, some of us in the Outdoor Club are going camping this
weekend. You interested?
Mary: Gee, I don’t know… where’re you planning to go?
Tony: Up into the mountains… We want to take advantage of the nice weather
while it lasts.
Mary: The mountains… you mean climbing them?
Tony: Sure, many places have interesting mountains, but the ones here are the
most beautiful I have seen—and only a few hours’ drive from here.
Mary: If I were to go, I wouldn’t appreciate the view. I’d have my eyes shut
tight all the time. I’m Scares stiff of heights.
Tony: You’ll be missing out on a lot of wonderful views.
Mary: Oh, Tony, I really prefer to stay at the foot of the mountain.
Tony: That’s Ok, Mary. Come anyway. You can skip the climbing—just stay
in the camp and cook and clean up for us.
Mary: That doesn’t sound like much fun. Maybe I should learn to overcome my
fear of heights.camping the weekend planning to go go up into the mountainsclimbing the most beautiful seen drive tight shut
cares stiff wonderful views the foot of the mountain skip the
climbing
camp cook and clean up fun overcome her fear of heights
Task 2: Scared Sleeping
Steven went to a psychiatrist. “ Doctor,” he said, “ I’ve got trouble. Every time
I get into bed, I
think there’s somebody under it. I get under the bed; then I think there’s
somebody on top of it.
Top , under, top, under. You’ve got to help me! I’m going crazy!”
“ Just put yourself in my hands for two years,” said the doctor. “Come to me
three times a week,and I’ll cure your fears.”
“ How much do you charge?”“ A hundred dollars a visit.”“ I’ll think about it,” said Steven.
Six months later the doctor met Steven on the street. “ Why didn’t you ever
come to see me
again?” asked the psychiatrist.
“ For a hundred bucks a visit? A carpenter cured me for ten dollars.”“ Is that so? How?”
“ He told me to cut the legs off the bed!”T F F T F
Task 3: No More Fear
Hi, my name’s Matthew, and I want to talk about my love of water. I had a fear
of water when I
was young. That fear kept me away from water. That was because once I was
pushed into the
swimming pool by a classmate when I was eight and first arrived in Australia
from Vietnam. That
experience was horrible. I was down at the deep end, struggling, and I thought I
was going to
drown. It was a big fear. The next thing that happened was my teacher, dressed
in full clothes,
jumped in, and rescued me. Then I started to like that teacher who happened to
be my English
teacher. My English was broken as English was my second language. I didn’t
want to learn
English or speak English. Then I changed. I find it to be an amazing
experience. Now my fear
Of water has gone. I just actually love water now, and I’m interested in English
as well. I’m a
Bit more, let’s say, a bit more confident in speaking English now, I think. I’m
no longer worried
about my broken English. I don’t care if people laugh. I just find it fun to speak
English. And I
don’t feel ashamed of myself when other people correct the mistakes in my
English.
1. C) Vietnam 2. D) All of the above. 3. B) He jumped into the pool to save the speaker.
4. A) English was not his native language.
5. A) Because his English teacher saved him from drowning, he came to like both water and English. water
Past
Present
The speaker had a fear ofHe just actually loves it now.water.
He is more confident in speakingEnglish and
Is not ashamed of / worried about hismistakes.
EnglishHis English was broken.
IV. Speaking Out
Model 1 Shake off your fear of darkness!
Bob: People are frightened of lots and lots of different things. Are youfrightened of anything in particular?
Laura: Well, I’m afraid of walking alone in an open field at night.Bob: What are you afraid of?
Laura: I don’t know exactly. Sometimes a shadow ahead scares me stiff.
Sometimes the sudden cry of a bird or something startles me.Bob: What are you staying by yourself in a dark room?
Laura: That can be even worse. When it’s absolutely dark and silent, I wouldn’t
dare walk anywhere. And I wouldn’t dare make a sound. I just want tohide under a blanket.
Bob: If you are scared of the dark, you’ll miss a lot of interesting experiences.Laura: I guess so.
Bob: To get the most out of life, you should find a doctor to help you shake offyour fear of the dark.Laura: Yeah, that’s good advice.
SAMPLE DIALOG
A: People are frightened of lots and lots of different things. Are you frightened
of anything in particular?B: Well, I’m scared of dogs.
A: Really? What are you afraid of?
B: I don’t know exactly. They just make me nervous, and I’m scares to death
when a dog barks at me.
A: If you’re scared of dogs, you’ll miss a lot of fun. They are our good friends.B: Maybe you are right.
A: To overcome this fear, you could find a doctor to help you get rid of that fear
of dogs.
B: That’s a good idea. Thank you.
Model 2 I’m afraid I’ll fail
Laura: John, What’s the matter with you? You look so down.
John: We will have a big exam tomorrow in Physics, and I’m afraid I’ll fail.Laura: Have you been studying?
John: You know me. I study all the time. And I know the material until I step
into the exam room.Laura: What happens then?
John: It’s like I’m two people. Once I pick up the exam paper, all myknowledge is gone.Laura: That’s hard to believe.
John: But it’s true. My head is filled with a buzzing noise, the words blur on thepage, and I can’t think. And…Laura: And what?
John: And I break into a cold sweat.Laura: Oh, I feel for you.
SAMPLE DIALOG
A: Oh, what’s the matter with you? You look so glum.
B: We will have an English oral test tomorrow, and I’m worried I’ll fail.A: Did you practice?
B: You know me. I have been practicing all the time. And I can speak fluently I
see the interviewer.
A: I can hardly believe it.
B: It’s like I’m two people. I open my mouth but my mind goes blank. I simply
can’t think. And…A: And what?
B: And I stammer.
A: Oh, you have my sympathy.
Model 3 Going to the dentist really unnerves me!
Laura: Ouch! This tooth is really bugging me.
John: Maybe you have a cavity. Have you seen the dentist?
Laura: No. I haven’t. Going to the dentist really unnerves me. I try to avoid itlike the plague.
John: Come on. Don’t be a chicken! It can’t be that bad!
Laura: I’m not a chicken! But I’ll do anything to stay out of the dentist’s chair.John: Even when your face is swollen with the bad tooth?Laura: You bet!
SAMPLE DIALOG
A: I have a bad cold, and I’ve had a low fever for several days.B: Have you seen the doctor? Maybe you should take an injection.
A: No. I lose courage at the idea of taking an injection. I’ll try to avoid it as
much as possible.
B: Come on. Don’t be like a child! It’s all in your mind.
A: I’m not like a child! But I’ll do everything to avoid injections.B: Even when your cold last for several more days?A: Sure.
V. Let’s Talk
Helen’s Story
I’m Helen. Well, it happened a few years ago. I was living in a house with my
parents. One
evening I had to prepare myself for an examination at school. I was working in
the basement at
my table when my parents went to the city to go shopping. Suddenly, I heard
steps on the floor
above me. I knew there was actually nobody in the house besides me. What
could I do? I was
terribly frightened because I knew that it must a burglar. We had the windows
open to air the
room, so it must be burglar. What could I do? I remembered that I had a toy gun
in my cupboard,
so I decide to take the toy gun and go upstairs. Well, I took the toy gun, went
out of my room, and
shouted as if there was another person, “ George, take the dog and go outside.”
On my way
upstairs, I turned on lights. The burglar must have heard me, and he rushed out
of the window theway he came in.
Well, I was relieved, and then I tried to phone my parents, but I was so terribly
frightened that I
wasn’t able to dial the number.CharacterHelenDescriptionprepared herself for an examination.was working in the basement.Heard steps on the floor above.was terribly frightened.must have come in.took the toy gun from the cupboard,went upstairs, andshouted, “George, take the dog and go outside.”turned on lights.Her parentswent shopping.HelenA burglarHelenThe burglarmust have heard Helen.rushed out of the window the way he came in.Helenphoned her parents.wasn’t able to dial the number.Possible Retelling for the Teacher’s Reference
Helen is telling us about her horrible experience. One evening she was
preparing for her
examination in the basement of her house. Her parents had gone out shopping.
Suddenly she heard
footsteps on the floor above. Knowing that she should be the only person at
home, she was scared
almost out of her wits. Obviously, a burglar had come in through the window
that was left open
for fresh air. Plucking up her courage, Helen took a toy gun from the cupboard
and went upstairs.
On the way she shouted, “ George, take the dog out.” Also to frighten the thief,
she turned on
some lights. The burglar must have heard all the noise and rushed out of the
window where he got
on. Now Helen felt somewhat relieved. She tried to phone her parents, but her
trembling hand was
simply unable to dial the number.
VI. Further Listening and Speaking
Task 1: I hate flying.
Dave: Sue, I haven’t seen you for a while. Where’ve you been hiding?
Sue: Dave, I have some excellent news. I won first prize in the computer
software competition.
Dave: That’s wonderful news. What’s the prize?Sue: I’ve won a trip to Sydney.
Dave: Wow! That’s great—but how will you get there?Sue: Fly, of course. It’s much too far to swim.
Dave: I hate flying. With just the thought of not having my feet safe on the
ground, three things happen: my stomach turns, my face goes pale, and Ibreak into a cold sweat.
Sue: But if you want to travel, you have to fly.
Dave: That’s true. But if I were to fly, I’d have to get some medicines from the
doctor.
Sue: That’s must cause you a lot of trouble.Dave: Well, I have no other choice.1. prize software competition2. a trip to
3. turns goes pale breaks into a cold sweat
4. some medicines the doctor5. cause / give a lot of trouble
Task 2: Don’t be afraid of the alligators!
While enjoying fishing off the Florida coast, a tourist overturned his boat by
accident. He could
swim, but he was afraid of alligators. So he just held tight on to the overturned
boat. After a while
he saw a coast guard officer walking close to the shore, and he got excited. He
shouted at the
officer, “Are there any alligators around here?” “No,” the man shouted back,
“they haven’t been
around for years!” Feeling greatly relieved, the tourist started swimming lazily
toward the shore.”
About halfway there he asked the coast guard, just out of curiosity, “How did
you get rid of the
alligators?” “We didn’t do anything,” the officer answered. “Wow, how lucky I
am,” said the
tourist. The officer then added, “ The sharks got them.
1. A) He caught hold of the boat.
2. C) Whether there were any alligators around.3. D) No, not for the past years.4. B) The sharks killed all of them.
5. A) A threat was replaced by a bigger threat.
Task 3: Fear of Flying
At a recent software engineering management course in the United States, theparticipants were given an awkward question to answer: “If you had justboarded an airliner and discovered that your team of programmers had beenresponsible for the flight control software, would you get off immediately? Ifyes, please put up your hands.” Then a forest of hands were raised, but oneprogrammer called Smith did not put up his hand. When asked what hewould do, he replied that he had no fear and would be quite happy to stay onboard. “With my team’s software,” he said, “the plane was unlikely to eventaxi as far as the runway, let alone take off.”1. T 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. T
Speaking
Snakes frighten me.
Tony: Oh, Nancy, I am looking for you.
Nancy: Well, Sherlock Holmes, you’ve just found me. What’s up?
Tony: The Outdoor Club is going camping this weekend. Care to join us foran adventure?
Nancy: I could be interested, but will there be snakes? I hate snakes; theymake me scared stiff.
Tony: Probably not. We’ll be in the mountains, and snakes don’t care for the
cold. But there are different kinds of snakes. Poisonous ones like rattlers,and friendly ones like garter snakes. You aren’t afraid of the friendlysnakes, are you?
Nancy: Well, if we encounter any snakes, you’ll see how loud I can scream.Toney: Even if they’re friendly snakes?
Nancy: Yeah, all snakes make my hair stand on end.
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