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1、I-show 中級(jí)班文本Intermediate 1-1M:Oh, I 'm really sorry, are you OKW:I 'm fine, but I 'M not very good at this.M:Neither am I, say are you from south America Did you grow up thereW:Yes, I did, but my family moved here 8years ago when I was in high school.M:And where did you learn the rollerb

2、ladeW:Here in the park, this is only my second time.M:Well, it 'smy first time, can you give me some lessonsW:Sure, just follow me.M:By the way, my name is Ted.W:And I 'm Anna, nice to meet you.Intermediate 1-2M:Hey, hey! That was fun. Thanks for the lesson!W:No problem. So, tell me a little

3、 about yourself. What do you doM:I work in a travel agency.W:Really! What do you do hereM:I'm in charge of their computers.W:Oh, so you 're computer specialist.M:Well, sort of. Yeah, I guess so.W:That 's great. Then maybe you can give me some help with a computer course I 'm taking.M

4、:Oh, sure But only if you promise to give me some more rollerblading lessons.W:It 's a deal!Intermediate 2W1:Where are you from originally, Yu HongW2:I 'm from China from near Shanghai.W1:And when did you move hereW2:I came here after I graduated from college. That was in 1992.W1:And what do

5、 you do nowW2:I 'm a transportation engineer.W1:I see. So you're an immigrant to the United States.W2:Yes, that's right.W1:What are some of the difficulties of being an immigrant in the .W2:Oh, that 'snot an easy question to answer. There are so many things, really. I guess one of th

6、e biggest difficulty is that I don 't have any relatives here. I mean, I have a lot of friends, but that 'snot the same thing. In China, on holidays or the weekend, we visit relatives. It isn 'tthe same here.W1:And what did you miss the most from homeW2:Oh, that 's easy: my mom's

7、 soup! She makes great soup! I really miss my mother 's cooking.Intermediate 3-1M:Hey! Are these pictures of you when you were a kidW:Yeah! That 'sme in front of my uncle 's beach house. When I was a kid, we used to spend two weeks there every summer.M:Wow, I bet that was fun!W:Yeah. We

8、always had a great time. Every day we used to get up early and walk along the beach.I had a great shell collection. In fact, I think it 's still up in the attic!M:Hey, I used to collect shells, too, when I was a kid. But my parents threw them out!Intermediate 3-2M:You know what I remember most a

9、bout growing upW:WhatM:Visiting my grandparent 's house. You know, on holidays and stuff. They lived way out of the country, and my granddad had a horse named Blackie. He taught me how to ride. I just love that horse-and she loved me, too! I used to really enjoy spending time at my grandparents

10、'house.And every time I came back, Blackie remembered me.W:Ah, memories!Intermediate 4-1W:Why is there never a bus when you want oneM:Good question. There aren 't enough buses on this route.W:Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper.M:Good idea. You should say that we need more su

11、bway lines, too.W:Yeah, there should be more public transportation in general.M:And fewer cars! There 're too much traffic.W:Say, is that our bus comingM:Yes, it is. But, look, it 's full.W:Oh,no! Let 'sgo and get a cup of coffee. We can talk about this letter I 'm going to write.Int

12、ermediate 4-2M:So, are you really going to write a letter to the paperW:Sure, I'm going to say something about the buses. They 're too old. We need more modern buses nice air conditioned ones.M:And they need to put more buses on the road.W:Right, and there are too many cars downtown, and the

13、re isn 't enough parking.M:That 'sfor sure. It 's impossible to find a parking space downtown these days.W:I think they should ban private cars downtown between nine and five.M:Oh, you mean they should allow any cars except taxis and buses during regular workdayM:Hmm That sounds like a r

14、eally good idea.Intermediate 5-1W:Excuse me, could you tell me where the bank isM:There's one upstairs, across from the duty-free shop.W:Oh, thanks. Do you know what time it opensM:It shouldn 'tbe open now. It opens at 8 .W:Good. And can you tell me how often the buses leave for the cityM:Yo

15、u need to check at the transportation counter. It 's right down the hall.W:OK. And one more thing. Do you know where the nearest restroom isM:Right behind you, ma 'am. See that signW:Oh, thanks a lot.Intermediate 5-2W:Excuse me. It's me again. I'm sorry. I need some more information-

16、if you don 't mind.M:Not at all.W:Thanks. Do you know how much a taxi costs to the cityM:Well, it depends on the traffic, of course. But it usually costs about $40.W:$40 I guess I'll take the bus. That means I have almost an hour till the next one. Where could I find an inexpensive restauran

17、t in the airport Maybe a fast-food place M:Go upstairs and turn right. You 'll see the snack bar on your left.W:Thanks very much. Have a nice day!M:You, too.Intermediate 6M:Quite a number of things have been done to help solve traffic problems in Singapore. For example, motorists must buy a spec

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

19、 And the number of certificates is limited. Not everyone can get one. There is also a high tax on cars. So it costs three or four 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

20、 system. Their subway system is one of the best in the world. And there is also a very good and taxi and bus system.Intermediate 7 M:What do you thinkW1:Well, it has just as many bedrooms as the last apartment. And the living room is huge.W2:But the bedrooms are too small. And there isn 't enoug

21、h closet space for my clothes.M:And it 'snot as cheap as the last apartment we saw.W1:But that apartment was dark and dingy. And it was in a dangerous neighborhood.M:Let 'ssee if the real estate agent has something else to show us. Well, how do you like this place, thenW2:Oh, it 's much

22、better than that other one. The thing I like best is the bedrooms. They are huge!W1:Yes, they are nice and big.W2:And they are two bathrooms! I could have my own bathroom!W1:Yes, I guess you could.W2:The only problem is the color of the living room. I really don 't like those dark green walls.M:

23、Oh, I 'm we can change the color if we want to.Intermediate 8-1M:Creative Rentals. Good morning.W:Hello. I 'm calling the apartment you have for rent.M:Yes, what can I tell you about itW:Where is it exactlyM:It 'son King Street, just off the freeway.W:Oh, near the freeway. Can you hear t

24、he trafficM:Yes, I'm afraid you do hear some. But the apartment has lots of space. It has three bedrooms and a very large living room.W:I see. And is it in a new buildingM:Well, the building is about 50 years old.W:Uh-huh. Well, I 'll think about it.M:OK, thanks for calling.W:Thank you. Bye.

25、Intermediate 8-2W:HelloM:Hello. Is the apartment you 're advertising still availableW:Yes, it is.M:Can you tell me a little about itW:Well, it 'sa perfect apartment for one person. It 'sone room with a kitchen at one end.M:I see. And is it far away from the subwayW:There 's subway st

26、ation just down the street. Actually, the apartment is located right downtown., so you step out of the building and there are stores and restaurant everywhere. But it 's on a high floor, so you don 't hear any street or traffic noise.M:It 's sounds just like the kind of place I 'm lo

27、oking for. I 'd like to come see it, please.W:Sure, let me give you the address.Intermediate 9-1M:Yeah, I really need a change. I've been doing the same thing for over five years now, and I 'mjust learning anything new. It 'sthe same routine every day, and I 'm really sick of sit

28、ting in front of the computer. I think I need to try something totally different. I want to be in a profession that involves meeting people.Intermediate 9-2W: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

29、, I 'd probably get to meet people and make new friends.Intermediate 9-3M:I should take a typing course this summer. I really need 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.Intermediate 9-4W:Gosh, I really ha

30、ve 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 'tbe able to get into any of my summerclothes.Intermediate 10-1M1:So, where are you working now, TerryM2:Oh, I'm still at the bank. I don 't like

31、it, though.M1:That 'stoo bad. Why notM2:Well, it 's boring, and it doesn 'tpay very well.M1:I know what you mean. I don 't like my job, either. I wish I could find a better job.M2:Actually, I don 't want to work at all anymore. I wish I had a lot of money so I could retire now.M1

32、:Hmm, how old are youM2:Uh, twenty-six.Intermediate 10-2M1:So, how are things going with you and Susie, TerryM2:Oh, you didn 't know She and I broke up a couple month 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.M1:I

33、 'm sure you will.M2:I 'm really hope so. So what kind of job would you like to look forM1:I 'm not sure, but I 'd love something that would involve travel. And I d'really like to move to another city. I 'm sick of this place. I need to live somewhere more exciting.M2:I know

34、what you mean. It sure can get boring around here at times.Intermediate 11-1W:Hey, this sounds good, snails with garlic! Have you ever eaten snailsM:No, I haven 't.W:Oh, there are delicious! I had them last time. Like to try someM:No, thanks, they sounds strange.W2(waitress):Have you decided on

35、an appetizer yetW:Yes, I'll have the snails, please.W2:And you, sirM:I think I 'll have the fried brains.W:Fried brains Now that really sounds strange!Intermediate 11-2W:Oh, good, here comes the waitress now!W2:Here are your snails, madam. And for you, sir the fried brains.M:Thank you.W:Mmm,

36、 the snails are delicious! How are the brainsM:Well, I think they 're yuck! Oh, sorry, I guess brains are pretty strange after all. Um, I think I 'mgoing to order something else, if you don 't mind.W:Oh, sure. Go ahead.M:Miss! Excuse miss!W2:YesM:Uh, I really don 't care for this app

37、etizer. Could you bring me something elseW2:Yes, of course. What would you like insteadW:Try the snails.M:No, I don 't think so. I 'll tell you what. Just forget an appetizer for me, and bring me a nice, juicy hamburger medium rare with French fries and a large soda.Intermediate 11-3W1:Have

38、you finished with this M1:No, I'm still drinking it, thanks.M2:Did you order thisW2:Yes, that's mine. Mmm, it looks great and smells delicious!M3:Don 'tyou like itW3:I haven 't tasted it yet. I 'm waiting for the waitress to bring me a fork.M4:Did you enjoy itW4:Well, it was a li

39、ttle tough. I think it was cooked for too long.W5:How is itM5:Great. Just the way I like it: black and strong.M6:Your turn or mineM7:It 'smy treat this tine. You paid last time. RememberIntermediate 13-1W1:I 'm so excited, we have two weeks off! What are you going to doW2:I 'm not sure.

40、I guess I 'll stay home. Maybe I 'll catch up my reading. What about you Any plansW1: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.W2:Sounds great!W1:Say, why don't you come with us We have plent

41、y of room. W2:Do you mean it I 'd love to!Intermediate 13-2M:Have you planed anything for the summer, BrendaW: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

42、 it 's really interesting there, so I want 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.Intermediate 13-3W1:So, what are you planning to do for your vacation, JudyW2:Oh, I'm doing something really exotic this ye

43、ar.W1:You know, I went to Hawaii last year, and stayed on the beach for two weeks. This year, I'mgoing white-water rafting!W2:Oh, that sounds great. But what is it, exactlyW1:Oh, well, you know. It 's in Colorado. They have all these trips down the rapids. The water gets really rough, but I

44、think it 'llbe really exciting.W2:Oh, I'm doing some rock climbing, too. And you call that a vacationIntermediate 14-1M:Hi, I 'm your new neighbor, George Rivera. I lived in the next door.W:Oh, hi. I 'm Stephanie Lee.M:So, you just moved in Do you need anythingW:Not right now, but th

45、anks.M:Well, let me know if you do. Um, by the way, would you mind turning your stereo down The walls are really thin, so the sound goes right through to my apartment.W:Oh, I 'm sorry, I didn 't realize that. I 'll make sure to keep the volume down. Oh, by the way, is there a good Italia

46、n restaurant in the neighborhoodM:Yeah, there 'sa great one a couple of blocks from here. Try their lasagna. It 's delicious!Intermediate 14-2M:Hello, I 'm sorry to bother you, but I think your car is parked in my space downstairs.W:ReallyM:Yes, do you drive a blue HondaW:Yes, I do.M:Wel

47、l, there 's blue Honda parked in space 13 and that 'smy space.W:Oh, I 'm so sorry. My son must have put it in the wrong space. Ours is the one right next to yours- number 12. Let get my keys, and I 'llgo right down and move the car.M:Thanks.W:And I'll make sure my son doesn '

48、t do it again.M:I appreciate it.Intermediate 15-1M1:Jason Jason! Turn down the TV a little, please.M2:Oh, but this is my favorite program!M1:I know, but it 's very loud.M2:OK, I'll turn it down.M1:That 's better, thanks.W1:Lisa, please pick up your things. They 're all over the livin

49、g room floor.W2:In a minute, Mom, I 'm on the phone.W1:OK, but do it as soon as you hang up.W2: problem.W1:Goodness! Were we like this when we were kidsM1:Definitely!Intermediate 15-2M:Have you noticed how forgetful Dad is getting He 's always forgetting where his car keys are. It drives me

50、crazy.W:And he can never find his glasses either.M:I know.W:You know what drives me crazy about MomM:WhatW:Those awful talk shows she watches on TV. She just love them.M:Yeah, I think she watches them for hours everyday.W:Oh, well I guess they 're just getting old. I hope I never get like that.M

51、:Me, too. Hey, let 'sgo and play a video game.W:Great idea. By the way, have you seen my glasses anywhereIntermediate 16-1M:Did you know next week is Halloween It s'on October 31st.W:So what do you do on Halloween We don 't have that holiday in Russia.M:Well, it 'sa day when kids dre

52、ss up in masks and costumes. They knock on people 's doors and ask for candy by saying the words TRICK OR TREA'.TW:Hmm. Sounds interesting.M:But it 'snot just for kids. Lots of people have costume parities. Hey, my friend Pete is having a party. Would you like to goW:Sure, I'd love t

53、o.Intermediate 16-2W:So are we going to wear costumes to the partyM:Of course. That 's half the fun. Last year I rented this great Dracula costume, and this year I 'mgoing as a clown.W:A clown Yes, you would make a good clown. M:Hey!W:Oh, I 'm just kidding. What about me What kind of cos

54、tume should I wearM:Why don 'tyou go as a witch I saw a terrific which outfit at the costume store.W:A witch yeah, that 'sa good idea. So after I scare people, you can make them laugh.Intermediate 17W1:You look beautiful in that kimono, Mari. Is this your wedding photoW2:Yesa, it is.W1:Do mo

55、st Japanese women wear kimonos when they get marriedW2:Yes, many of them do. Then after the wedding ceremony, the bride usually changes into aWestern bridal dress during the reception.W1:Oh, I didn 't know that. Did you get married in a church, MariW2:No, the ceremony was held at a shrine.W1:Oh,

56、 a shrineW2:Yes, we were married by a priest in a traditional Shinto ceremony.W1:Hmm. And who went to the ceremonyW2:Well, only the immediate family attended the ceremony You know, our parents, grandparents, brothers and sistersW1:And what about the reception What was that likeW2:Lots of friends and

57、 relatives came to the reception about 100 people. And the first thing that happened was that the main guests gave formal speeches.W1:SpeechesW2:Yes, and then after that, all the guess were served a formal meal. While everyone was eating and drinking. Lots of other guests gave short speeches or sang

58、 songs. Some of the speeches were funny.W1:Sounds like fun!W2:Yes, the songs and speeches are all part of the entertainment during the wedding reception.And then, at the end of the reception, each guest received a present for coming to the wedding.W1:A present from the bride and groomW2:Yes, it'

59、sa Japanese custom.W1:What a nice custom!Intermediate 19-1M:I don 't know what classes to take this semester. I can 't decide what I want to do with my life.Have you thought about it, BrendaW:Yes, I have. I think I'd make a good journalist because I love writing.M:Maybe I could be a teac

60、her because I 'm very creative. And I like working with kids.W:Oh, I wouldn 't want to be a teacher. I 'm too impatient.M:I know one thing I could never do.W:What 's thatM:I could never be a stockbroker, because I 'm not good at making decisions quickly.Intermediate 19-2W:My history professor says I should think about a career in politics