7. Travel and Tourism
(1) Travel Plans A
A: I'm so excited! We have two weeks off! What are you going to do?
B: I'm not sure. I guess I'll just stay home. Maybe I'll catch up on my reading. What about you? Any plans?
A: Well, my parents have rented a condominium in Florida. I'm going to take long walks along the beach every day and do lots of swimming. B: Sounds great!
A: Say, why don't you come with us? We have plenty of room. B: Do you mean it? I'd love to!
(2) Travel Plans B
A: What are your plans for the summer, Paul?
B: Oh, I'd love to go and lie on a beach somewhere, but I need to save some money for school. I think I'll stay home and get a job. A: That doesn't sound like much fun.
B: Oh, it won't be too bad. Some of my friends are going to work this summer, too, so we'll do some partying on the weekends.
(3) Travel Plans C
A: Have you planned anything for the summer, Brenda?
B: Yeah. I'm going to work the first month and save some money. Then I'm going to go down to Mexico for six weeks to stay with my sister. She's working in Guadalajara. She says it's really interesting there, so I want to go and see what to go and see what it's like. It will also give me a chance to practice my Spanish. I'm really looking forward to it.
(4) Preparation
(5) Ask For Direction A
A: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the bank is? B: There's one upstairs, across from the duty-free shop. A: Oh, thanks. Do you know what time it opens? B: It should be open now. It opens at 8:00A.M.
A: Good. And can you tell me how often the buses leave for the city?
B: You need to check at the transportation counter. It's right down the hall. A: OK. And just one more thing. Do you know where the nearest restroom is? B: Right behind you, ma'am. See that sign? A: Oh. Thanks a lot.
(6) Ask For Direction B
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A: Excuse me. It's me again. I'm sorry. I need some more information-if you don't mind. B: Not at all.
A: Thanks. Do you know how much a taxi costs to the city?
B: Well, it depends on the traffic, of course. But it usually costs about forty dollars.
A: Forty dollars? I guess I'll take the bus. That means I have almost an hour till the next one. Where could I find an inexpensive restaurant in the airport? Maybe a fast-food place? B: Go upstairs and turn right. You'll see the snack bar on your left. A: Thanks very much. Have a nice day. B: You, too.
(7) Famous Landmarks A
A: We are now approaching the famous Statue of Liberty, which has welcomed visitors to New YorkHarbor since 1886. B: Wow! Look at it. A: Incredible, isn't it?
B: The statue was given to the United States by the people of France. It was designed by the French sculptor Bartholdi.
A: It's really huge. Do we get to go inside?
B: Of course. We can climb the stairs all the way up to the crown. A: Stairs? There's no elevator?
B: Not to the top. But it's just 142 steps!
(8) Famous Landmarks B
Let me tell you a little more about the statue before you climb to the top. In case you're wondering what the statue is made of, it has a framework inside that's made of iron; the outer skin is made of copper. The copper skin is only 2.4 millimeters thick. The supporting framework inside the statue is what holds the whole thing together.
The Statue of Liberty is a major tourist attraction, and every year about two million people from all over the world come here to visit it.
(9) Ancient Monuments A
The Pyramids were built more than four thousand years ago by the Egyptians. The most famous ones are on the west bank of the river Nile, outside of Cairo. They served as burial places for the Egyptian kings. After a king's mummy was placed inside the pyramid, together with treasures and the king's belongings.
(10) Ancient Monuments B
The Great Wall of China is the longest manmade structure ever built. It was built to protect one of the Chinese kingdoms. Much of what exists of the wall today was built during the Ming Dynasty in the late 1400s, although parts of the wall are much older and go back to around 200 B.C. The wall is about 35 feet high, or 11 meters, and a stone roadway runs along the top of it. The main part of the wall stretches for about 2,000 miles, that is, about 3,400 kilometers.
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8.Change,There Is No Better Way
(1) Life in trouble A
A: So where are you working now, Terry?
B: Oh, I'm still at the bank. I don't like it, though. A: That's too bad. Why not?
B: Well, it's boring, and it doesn't pay very well.
A: I know what you mean. I don't like my job either. I wish I could find a better job.
B: Actually, I don't want to work at all anymore. I wish I had a lot of money so I could retire now.
A: Hmm, how old are you, Terry? B: Uh, twenty-six.
(2) Life in trouble B
A: So how are things going with you and Susie, Terry?
B: Oh, you didn't know? She and I broke up a couple of months ago. We decided we needed a break from each other for a while. But I miss her a lot. I wish we could get back together again.
A: I'm sure you will.
B: I really hope so. So what kind of job would you like to look for?
A: I'm not sure, but I'd really like to move to another city. I'm sick of this place. I need to live somewhere more exciting.
B: I know what you mean. It sure can get boring around here at times.
(3) I really need a change! A
Yeah, I really need a change. I've been doing the same things for ever five years now, and I'm just not learning anything new. It's the same routine every day, and I am really sick of sitting in front of a computer. I think I need to try something totally different. I want to be in a profession that involves meeting people.
(4) I really need a change! B
I really need to join a club or sports team to give me something to do on weekends. I get really bored on the weekends, and if I joined a club. I'd probably get to meet people and make new friends.
(5) I really need a change! C
I should take a typing course this summer. I really need if it for my school work. And people say that if you can type really well, it's something you'll find useful later in life.
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(6) I really need a change! D
Gosh, I really have to go on a diet. I've gained ten pounds since last year, and everyone tells me I look fat. And if I don't lose weight now, I won't be able to get into any of my summer clothes.
9. Career Development
(1) Personality Traits A
A: I don't know what classed to take this semester. I can't decide what I want to do with my life. Have you thought about it, Brenda?
B: Yes, I have. I think I'd make a good journalist because I love writing.
A: Maybe I could be a teacher because I'm very creative. And I like working with kids. B: Oh, I wouldn't want to be a teacher. I'm too inpatient. A: I know one thing I could never do. B: What's that?
A: I could never be a stockbroker because I'm not good at making decisions quickly.
(2) Personality Traits B
A: My history professor says I should think about a career in politics. But I don't think I'd make a good politician. B: Why not, Brenda?
A: Oh, you know me. I'm terrible at speaking in front of a lot of people-you know, like giving speeches and things. And politicians have to speak in public all the time. B: That's true. You know, that reminds me of a problem I'm having. A: What is it?
B: You know my parents have a really successful restaurant, right? Well, my father wants me to be the manager.
A: And you don't want go?
B: No, not at all. I'd be a terrible manager. I'm much too disorganized
(3) Job-hunting A
A: Any interesting jobs listed on the Internet today?
B: Well, there are a lot of retail jobs-selling clothes and stuff. But you have to work Saturdays and Sundays.
A: Hmm. I hate working on weekends
B: Hmm… so do I. Oh, here's a job in sales. It's a job selling children's books to bookstores. A: That sounds interesting.
B: Yeah. Let's see. You need to have a driver's license. And you have to work some evenings. A: I don't mind working evenings during the week. And I enjoy driving. So, what's the phone number?
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B: It's 7983455
(4) Job-hunting B
A: Delta Education.
B: Hello. I'm calling about the job you advertised for a salesperson. Is it still available? A: Yes, it is.
B: Well, can you tell me something about the job?
A: Sure. Our company sells educational books for children. We're looking for part-time salespeople to promote our books to local bookstores.
B: That sounds interesting. I'm a student, and I'm looking for part-time work. A: Well, perhaps you'd like to come in for an interview. B: Yes, I would.
A: Oh, just one thing we didn't mention in the advertisement. Some of our books are in Spanish, so we'd like to hire someone who speaks Spanish. B: Oh, as a matter of fact, I do.
A: Good. Well, let me arrange a time for you to come in for an interview.
10. Movies and Books
(1) Review on 007 A
A: [Music] Welcome to A Night at the Movies! I'm Pauline Kahn… B: And I'm Colin Hale. Good evening!
A: Tonight we're going to review the new James Bond film. Well, I really liked this new James Bond actor very, very much! B: Mm-hmm.
A: He's the best actor they've ever had in the role-warm, human, even funny. A totally believable character.
B: I have to agree, a prefect double-oh-seven type. Pauline, what did you think of the story? A: It was a standard story for a Bond movie…uh, the usual beautiful women, the usual evil villain-nothing new.
B: Well, I'm surprised. I have to say that I thought the story was unusually good. The race car scenes were exciting, and the surprise ending was great. A: Well, I can't agree with you there!
B: Well, what did you think about the photography?
A: I was not very impressed at all by the photography. Everything looked fake, not real. I can't believe it was actually filmed in Africa where the story took place.
B: I can't believe you! I haven't seen such good photography in a long time, especially in the action scenes.
A: Now that brings up another weakness in the film: the special effects. Again, it's just the same old stuff… the car that flies, the pen that's really a gun. You get tired of that kind of thing.
B: I'd hardly think you and I saw the same movie, Pauline. I have to say that the special effects were the best ever in a Bond film. For example, the scene where A: Excuse me, Colin. We're going to have to break for a commercial. B: You're right, Pauline. We'll be right back with our ratings. [Music]
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