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1、最新 料推荐1A: Oh, I m really sorry, are you OK?3B: I m fine, but I m not very good at this.A: Hey, are these pictures of you when you were a kid?A: Neither amI. Say, are you from South America?B: Yeah, that s me in front of my uncle s bB: Yes I m originally. I was born in Argentina.When I was a kid, we

2、used to spend two weeks thereA: Did you grow up there?every summer.B: Yes, I did. But my family moved here 8 years agoA: Wow, I bet that was fun.when I was in high school.B: Yeah, we always had a great time. Every day weA: And where did you learn the roller blade?used to get up early and walk along

3、the beach. I had aB: Here in the park. This is only my second time.great shell collection. In fact, I thinkit stillup in theA: Well it mys first time. Can you give me someattic.lessons?A: Hey, I used to collect shells, too, when I was a kid.B: Sure, just follow me.But my parents threw them out.A: By

4、 the way, my name is Ted.B: And I m Anna, nice to meet you.A: You know what I remember most about growing up?B: What?A: Heh hey, that was fun. Thanks for the lesson.A: Visiting my Grandparents house. You know, onB: No problem, so, tell me a little about yourself. Whatholidays and stuff, they lived w

5、ay out in the countrydo you do?and my Grandad had a horse named Blackie. He taughtA: I work in a travel agency.me how to ride. I just love that horse, and she loves me,B: Really? What do you do there?too. I used to really enjoy spending time at myA: I m in charge of their computers.Grandparents hous

6、e. And every time i came back,B: Oh, so you re a computer specialist!Blackie remembered me.A: Well, sort of. Yeah, I guess so.B: Err, memories.B: That greats. Then maybe you can give me somehelp with the computer course I m taking.4A: Oh, sure, but only if you promise to give me someA: Why is there

7、never a bus when you want one?more roller blading lessons.B: Good question, there aren enought buses on thisB: It s a deal.route.A: Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper.2B: Good idea, you should say thatwe need moreA: Where are you from originally, Yu Hong?subway lines, too.B: I m fro

8、m China, from near Shanghai.A: Yeah, there should be more public transportation inA: And when did you move here?general.B: I came here after I graduated from college. That wasB: And fewer cars, theres too much traffic.in 1992.A: Say, is that our bus coming?A: And what do you do now?B: Yes, it is. Bu

9、t look, its full.B: I m a transportation engineer.A: Oh, no. Lets go and get a cup of coffee. We can talkA: I see, so you re an immigrant to the United Statesabout. this letter Im going to write.B: Yes, that s right.A: Whatare some of the difficultiesof being anB: So, are you really going to write a

10、 letter to theimmigrant in the US?paper?B: Oh, that s not an easy question to answer. There areA: Sure, Im going to say something about the buses.so manythings really. I guess oneofthe biggestTheyre too old. We need more modern buses, nice, airdifficultiesisthat, Idonhavet anyrelatives here. Icondit

11、ion ones.mean, I have a lot of friends, but thatnots the sameB: And, they need to put more buses on the road.thing. In China, on holidays or the weekend, they visitA: Right, there are too many cars downtown, and thererelatives. It isn t the same here.isnt enough parking.A: And what do you miss the m

12、ost from home?B: Thats for sure. Its impossible tofinda parkingB: Oh, that easy, my mom s soup! She makes greatspace downtown these days.soup. I really miss my mother s cooking.A: I think they should ban privatecars downtown1最新 料推荐between 9 and 5.B: Oh, you mean they shouldnt allow any cars except t

13、axis and buses during regular work days？ Em, that sounds like a really good idea.5Quite a number of things have been done to help solve traffic problems in Singapore.For example, motorists must buy a special pass if they want to drive into the downtown business district. They can go into the downtow

14、n business district only if they have the pass displayed on their windshield.Another 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. And the number of certificate is limited. Not everyone can get one. Theres also a

15、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 Canada.The other thing Singapore has done is to build an excellent public transportation system. Their subway system is one of the best in the world. And theres also a very goo

16、d taxi and bus system.6A: 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 living room is huge.C: 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

17、last apartment we sB: But that apartment was dark and dingy, and it was in a dangerous neighborhood.A: Let s see if the real estate agent has something els to show us.A: Well, how do you like this place, then?C: Oh, it s much better than that other one. The thin like best is the bedrooms. They are h

18、uge.B: Yes, they are nice and big.C: And there two bathrooms, I could have my own bathroom.B: Yes, I guess you could.C: The only problem is the color of the living room. I really don t like those dark green walls.A: I m sure we can change the color if we want to.A: Excuse me, could you tell me where

19、 the bank is?B: There s one upstairs, across from the duty free shopA:. Creative Rentals, good morning.A: Oh, thanks. Do you know what time it opens?B: Hello, I m calling about the apartment you haveB: It should be open now, it opens at eight a.m.rent.A: Good, and can you tellme howoften the busesA:

20、 Yes, what can I tell you about it?leave for the city?B: Where is it, exactly?B: You need to check at the transportation counter. ItA: It s onsKing Street, just off the freeway.right down the hall.B: Oh, near the freeway Can you hear the traffic?A: OK, and just one more thing. Doyou know whereA: Yes

21、, I m afraid you do hear some. But the apartmthe nearest restroom is?has lots of space. It has three bedrooms and a very largeB: Right behind you, Ma-am. See that sign?living room.A: Oh, thanks a lot.B: I see. And is it in a new building?A: Well, the building is about 50 years old.A: Excuse me, it m

22、es again. I msorry. I need someB: Uh -huh. Well, I ll think about it.more information if you don t mind.A: OK, thanks for calling.B: Not at all.B: Thank you, bye!A: Thanks. Do you know how much a taxi costs to thecity?8B: It depends on the trafficof course. But it usuallyA: Hello.costs about 40 doll

23、ars.B: Hello, istheapartment you readvertising stillA: 40 Dollars? I guess I ll take the bus. That means Iavailable?have almost an hour till the next one. Where could IA: Yes, it is.find an inexpensive restaurant in the airport, maybe aB: Can you tell me a little about it?fast food place?A: Well, it

24、 s a perfect apartment for one person. ItB: Go upstairs and turn right. You ll see the snackroombarwith a kitchen at one end.on your left.B: And is it far away from subway?2最新 料推荐A: There assubway stationjust down the street.city. Im sick of this place. I need to live somewhereActually, the apartmen

25、t is located right downtown, somore exciting.you step out of the buildingand there are stores andB: I know what you mean. It sure can get boringrestaurants everywhere. Butitons the high floor, soaround here at times.you don t hear any street or traffic noise.B: It sounds like just the kind of place

26、I m looking for.10I d like to come see it please.A: Ugh! I feel awful. I really have to stop smoking.A: Sure, let me give you the address.B: So why dont you quit?A: Well, if I quit, I might gain weight!A: Town and City Rentals, how can I help you?B: A lot of people do, but.B: Hi, um, isthat apartmen

27、t you readvertising stillA: And if I gain weight, I wont be able to fit into anyavailable?of clothes!A: Yes, it is.B: Well, you can always go on a diet.B: Oh, good. Um, listen, I, I can t pay too muchA:. SoOh,theno. Im terrible at losing weight on diets. So iflow price you re asking is is really goo

28、d for me. my clothes dont fit, Ill have to buy new ones. Ill haveA: Great.to get a part-time job, and.B: And how big is it?B: Listen, itis hard to quit, but its not that hard. DoA: It s two rooms plus the kitchen and bathroom.you want to know how I did it?B: Well is it the safe place to live?A: Well

29、, I can tell you I ve lived here for five yearsA: Well,and giving up smoking isnt really as hard as youI never heard about anybody having a problem.think. I managed to do it, so it cant be that difficult.B: Oh, that goods. Let see, oh yeah. DoestheYou should try nicotine gum. You chew it just likeap

30、artment have a lot of windows?regular chewing gum, and you dont feel like smoking.A: Windows? Yeah, there are a plenty of windows. ButB: Well, I guess its worth a try.unfortunately, there isn t much light really. See, there sanother building right next to ours.Yeah, I really need a change. Ive been

31、doing theB: Oh, that s OK, I never around in the day anyway. Dosame things for over five years now, and Im just notyou think it s alright if I come and look at it?learning anything new. Its the same routine every day,A: Anytime. When do you wanna see it?and I am really sick of sitting in front of a

32、computer. Ithink I need to try something totally different. I want to9be in a profession that involves meeting people.A: So where are you working now, Terry?B: Oh, Im still at the bank. I dont like it, though.I really need to join a club or sports team to giveA: Thats too bad. Why not?me something t

33、o do on weekends. I get really bored onB: Well, its boring, and it doesnt pay very well.the weekends, and if I joined a club. Id probably get toA: I know what you mean. I dont like my job either. Imeet people and make new friends.wish I could find a better job.B: Actually, I dont want to work at all

34、 anymore. I wishGosh, I really have to go on a diet. Ive gained tenI had a lot of money so I could retire now.pounds since last year, and everyone tells me I look fat.A: Hmm, how old are you, Terry?And if I dont lose weight now, I wont be able to getB: Uh, o any of my summer clothes.A:

35、 So how are things going with you and Susie, Terry?B: Oh, you didnt know. She and I broke up a couple ofmonths ago. We decided we needed a break from each other for a while. But I miss her a lot. I wish we could get back together again.A: Im sure you will.B: I really hope so. So what kind of job wou

36、ld you like to look for?A: Im not sure, but Id really like to move to another11A: Hey, this sounds good, snails with garlic. Have you ever eaten snails?B: No, I haven t.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 appet

37、izer yet?A: Yes. I ll have the snails, please.3最新 料推荐C: And you, sir?B: I think I ll have the Fried Brains.A: Fried Brains? Now that 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: Thanks.A: Well, my parents have r

38、ented a condominium in Florida. Im going to take long walks along the beach every day and do lots of swimming.B: Sounds great!A: Say, why dont you come with us? We have plenty of room.B: Do you mean it? Id love to!A: HmmThesnails are delicious. How aretheA: So, what are you planning to do for your v

39、acation,Brains?Judy?B: Well, Ithinkthey re Yuck!Oh, sorry. I guessB: Oh, Im doing something really exotic this year. YouBrains are pretty strange after all. Um, I thinkI mknow, I went to Hawaii last year, and just stayed on thegoing to order something else if you don t mindbeach. for two weeks. This

40、 year, Im going white -waterA: Oh, sure. Go ahead.rafting!B: Miss? Excuse me, miss!A: Ooh, that sounds great. But what is it, exactly?C: Yes?B: Oh, well, you know, its in Colorado. They have allB: Um, I really don t care for this appetizer. Could youthese trips down the rapids. The water gets really

41、 rough,bring me something else?but I think itll be really exciting. Oh, Im doing someC: Yes, of course. What would you like instead?rock climbing, too.A: Try the snails.A: And you call that a vacation?B: No, I don t think so. I ll tell you what. Just forget anappetizer for me, and, bring me a nice,

42、juicy hamburger,A:Have you planned anything for the summer,medium rare with French fries and a large soda.Brenda?B: Yeah. Im going to work the first month and saveA: Have you finished with this?some money. Then Im going to go down to Mexico forB: No, Im still drinking it. Thanks.sixweeks to stay wit

43、h my sister. Shes working inGuadalajara. She says its really interesting there, so IA: Did you order this?want to go and see what to go and see what its like. ItB: Yes, thats mine. Hmm, itlooks great and smellswill also give me a chance to practice my Spanish. Imdelicious!really looking forward to i

44、t.A: Dont you like it?B: I havent tasted it yet. Im waiting for the waitress to bring me a fork.A: Did you enjoy it?B: Well, it was a little tough. I think it was cooked for too long.A: How is it?B: Great. Just the way I like it: black and strong.A: Your turn or mine?B: Its my treat this time. You p

45、aid last time. Remember.12A: Im so excited! We have two weeks off! What are you going to do?B: Im not sure. I guess Ill just stay home. Maybe Ill catch up on my reading. What about you? Any plans?13A: What should people do to make their visit to New York City safe and pleasant?B: I think the biggest

46、 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. It s best to start planning before you get here. So you have information about hotels, restaurants, sightseeing and so on. Visitors can use our website to get the informa

47、tion they need to start planning before theycome 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 peoplethink. In fact, it s the safest it s been inA: Oh, that s good to here.B: Yes, but that doesnmeant people don thave be carefu

48、l. 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, it easier as agroup to find your way. You really shouldn t4最新 料推荐your own if you can find someone to go with you.B: Yeah, Mom?Another thing to remember is,

49、don t be afraid to askA:Whyfor are there all these wet towels on the bathroomdirections, even if your English isn perfect. People floor? Please pick them up and hang them up to dry. often stop me on the street to ask for directions. And B: Gosh, Im really sorry, Mom. I forgot all about them. that s

50、notonly foreign visitors. American visitors alsohave trouble finding their way around. And youA: llJustin,find come help me. We need to wash these dishesNew Yorkers are really very friendly.before your mother gets home.A: Yes, I agree. We are.B: Oh, Dad. Id like to help, but I have to call Laurie.B:

51、 Uh-huhIts really important.14A: Jason? Jason! Turn down the TV a little, please.B: Oh, but this is my favorite program!A: I know. But its too loud.B: OK. Ill turn it down.A: Thats better. Thanks.C: Lisa, please pick up your things. Theyre all over the living room floor.D: In a minute, Mom. Im on th

52、e phone.C: OK. But do it as soon as you hang up.D: Sure. No problem.C: Goodness! Were we like this when we were kids?A: Definitely!A: Have you noticed how forgetful Dad is getting? Hes always forgetting where his car keys are. It drives me crazy.B: 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 theyre just getting old. I hope I never get l