Experiencing English Listening ＆Speaking Level 04Unit 1 Introductions“You’ll really like him.”Alice: Look, there he is.Jean: WhoAlice: Robert, the guy I’ve been telling you about.Jean: Oh. The guy you’re going out withAlice: I wish. The guy I WANT to go out with.Jean: Oh, he’s really handsome. Um, let’s go talk to him.Alice: Oh, OK. I’ll introduce you. I think you’ll really like him. Hi, Robert. Robert: Oh, hi.Alice: Have you met my friend, JeanRobert: Hey, Jean. I think we’ve met before.Jean: We have WhereRobert: Last December, at Sam’s party.Jean: Oh, Sam.Robert: Oh Aren’t you going out with him anymoreJean: No, we broke up a couple of mouths ago.Robert: Oh—Oh, reallyUnit 2 Personality “What do you like about him”Sheri: Hey, I went out with the neatest guy over the weekend!Jeremy: Yeah, what’s he like Tall HandsomeSheri: Not really.Jeremy: Dress nice Drive a nice carSheri: Not especially.Jeremy: Then he must be buff. Does he work out a lotSheri: No—But he has a nice smile—Dimples. I like dimples. He’s kind of cute. Jeremy: And that’s what you like about himSheri: No, it’s more than that. He’s sensitive.Jeremy: Sensitive How can you tellSheri: Well, we went to this really romantic movie, and there was this really sad part, and, and he—Cried.Jeremy: He criedSheri: Yeah, he just cried and he didn’t try to hide it or anything. It was so sweet. Jeremy: Oh—You like that, huh Well, I cry at movies, too!Unit 3 Home “The view is great.”Sean: This is Sean McCain, live with Julie Morris, from Gemini One, the internatonal space station. Julie, can you hear meJulie: Yes, I can hear you.Sean: Julie, can you tell us, what is it like living on the Gemini OneJulie: The Gemini One is wonderful. It’s not so different from living on Earth, really. We have jobs, friends, entertainment, natural beauty. And we have all the modern conveniences that you have on Earth.Sean: What modern conveniencesJulie: Well, we have movie theaters, game centers, music clubs, shops, restaurants—Sean: How about food How do you get your foodJulie: I go shopping, just like everyone on Earth. You can get any type of food here. Sean: Is food expensiveJulie: Some of it is. The stuff that’s imported from Earth is very expensive. Like a banana from Earth can cost $100. But most food is really cheap.Sean: Do you miss getting away to the countryside or the mountains Don’t you miss natureJulie: Well, we have lots of nature up here. I can go hiking and mountain biking, riding in the hills, take a swim in a beautiful lake. It’s really beautiful up here. Sean: How do people get around up thereJulie: Oh, just like we do down there. We have electric cars and trains, but not airplanes.Sean: What do you like most about living in the space stationJulie: Well, the air is clean. There’s no pollution, and it’s easy to get around. It’s really an ideal world.Sean: And what do you like leastJulie: Well, it’s kind of expensive to fly home to Earth to see my parents for the holidays.Unit 4 Technology “How does it work”Cindy: What the heck is thatDave: It’s a Thai magazine.Cindy: Thai You can read ThaiDave: Well, a little.Cindy: HowDave: I went to Thailand last summer and I lived with a Thai friend and his family. I had such a great experience I want to go back.Cindy: Why What was your experience likeDave: Well, I started to learn some Thai—And practiced talking with people and ordering in restaurants and everybody was so nice—You know, Thailand is called the Land of the Smiles—They even smiled when I made a mistake speaking the language. The people were beautiful. Everything was beautiful. It changed my life. Cindy: But I’ve always heard that Thai was impossible to learn.Dave: Maybe for some people but not for me. I mean it is totally different from English. The writing system is different, they use different tones, everything is different, but I really want to learn it. I want to understand more when I go back. Cindy: I wish I felt that way about learning French. Maybe I should study another language.Dave: No, Cindy, it’s not the language. You’ve just got to get into it.Unit 5 Nationalities “All around the world”Steve: I can’t believe these people. I can’t believe what they do.Trish: Calm down, Steve. What are you talking about What is it this timeSteve: Look at this. I just bought a donut. I’m so sick of the clerk wrapping each pastry individually, then taping the bags shut, then putting those bags in another bag, folding it down, and then taping that bag shut. I can’t take it anymore. It’s crazy and it’s bad for the environment.Trish: How long have you been living here Don’t you know that’s the way it is Steve: I just want them to stick ‘em in a napkin for me, so I can eat while I’m walking to class.Trish: There you go again. Don’t you know it’s rude to eat while you walkSteve: I’m so tired of this place. I don’t have time to sit down and eat. People here are too inflexible, and they have too many rules.Trish: Yeah, right, Steve, so you’re gonna convert everybody here to your way of doing thingsSteve: Yeah, there has to be more individual freedom to do whatever you want. Trish: Why don’t you just relax and go with the flowSteve: Go with the flow The whole system is a waste of my time. The clerks here should learn how to be more efficient, like in the .Trish: What are you talking about When I was in the ., the clerks were really rude. They just ignore you, and seem offended if you want anything. Don’t you think it’s better this waySteve: Are you kiddingTrish: Well, I kind of like it. It’s nice to relax and enjoy the moment while your packages are being wrapped. I like all of the traditions, and the care and attention that people give you, and the manners. To me, it’s a wonderful place to live.Steve: I think you’re nuts.Trish: You’re not gonna last long, mate.Unit 6 Identity “What’s your number”Int: So, Ms. Spencer, why did you apply for this job at CNNAmy: Well, I’ve always wanted to be a journalist, and I like traveling. And, you can interview lots of important people.Int: Tell me about your experience in journalism.Amy: Um—Well, I make a newsletter for my family. And I worked on my high school newspaper. And I read a lot of newspapers and newsmagazines—Int: Do you think you’re qualified for the prestige of this jobAmy: Absolutely. I’ve taken acting lessons. And I look good on camera. And I travel a lot so I think I’d be good as a foreign correspondent.Int: What about teamwork Have you ever worked as part of a teamAmy: Of course, I was really great at sports in high school, and—Int: You don’t seem to have much experience as a writer.Amy: Well, that’s not exactly true. I write a lot of e-mail to my friends.Int: And you haven’t taken any journalism courses, have youAmy: Well, I took a class in modern film, and one in communications, or something like that.Int: Well, thanks, Ms. Spencer. We’ll be in touch.Unit 7 Family “I really take after my dad.”Nate: Are these your parentsJane: Yeah, that’s my whole family.Nate: Oh. You look a lot like your mom—Especially your eyes, very deep, beautiful eyes.Jane: Oh, thank you—Nate: And the same figure—Same shape.Jane: Uhh, hey, I don’t want to hear that. I may look like my mom, but I really take after my dad.Nate: Really, in what wayJane: We’ve both very adventurous. My dad was, like, into motorcycles when he was younger—And he was in one of those, you know, motorcycle clubs.Nate: You mean, like a motorcycle gangJane: Yeah—But that was before he was married. I’ve been riding a motorcycle myself since I was 17.Nate: You No way!Jane: Yeah, I’ve always done stuff like that.Nate: Really, like what elseJane: Well, surfing, snowboarding—My dad and I even went skydiving once. We didn’t tell my mom, though. She would have killed us!Unit 8 Directions “Are you lost”Woman: Moshi —moshi. Gengo sentea —Father: Hello —Hello —Veronica —veron —Ve-ro-ni-ca Smith —Is Veronica Smith there, pleaseWoman: Ah, Ah —Veronica —sensei —Veronica —sensei Ah, wait a moment, please ——Father: ［muttering to himself］Wait a moment What’s wrongVeronica: Hello.Father: Hello, Veronica. Is that youVeronica: Yes, Dad. It’s me.Father: Where is this place Somebody was speaking Japanese to me. I mean, did I call the right numberVeronica: Dad, you called the school number. And you’re luky I’m here now. Dad, I told you. Don’t call the school number. RememberFather: Yes, but you didn’t give me your home phone number. Why didn’t you call me Veronica: I just got here a few days ago —Okay, let me give it to you. Are you ready Father: Uh, ready. Ready. Okay.Veronica: Okay. It’s 798-55-4123.Father: 798-55-4123.Veronica: Oh, oh, wait. Dial the country code. And that’s 81 —and then —and then the number.Father: Why is the number so longVeronica: Because it is, Dad.Father: Do you have a place yetVeronica: Yeah. Let me give you the address. Are you readyFather: Um —yeah. Okay. What is itVeronica: It’s one dash one dash one fifty-five —Uegahara B356.Father: Uh, w-wh-wait. Wait. One —one what Why is it so longVeronica: Dad, I’ve got to go I’ll send it to you by e-mail. Bye.［Kiss sound］Father: But, what’s your e-mail addressUnit 9 Jobs “The benefits are great!”Kevin: Hey, Cathy, I found a good place for a vacation this summer.Cathy: What is itKevin: It’s called Camp Star.Cathy: Hmmm. Looks pretty. But what can you do thereKevin: It’s kind of isolated.Cathy: Isolated What do you meanKevin: It’s off the coast, and you have to take a boat to get there. This week’s program is that you hike and hear lectures and talk about current issues.Cathy: Where do you stay TentsKevin: No, it’s an old hotel. They have a couple of rules, though.Cathy: Uh-huhKevin: It says here there’s no TV and you can’t use any electrical appliances. Cathy: No TV And no electrical —Wait a minute. What about my notebook computerKevin: No, no computers, and there’s only one telephone on the whole island. Cathy: What So I won’t be able to check my e-mail eitherKevin: You’ll get by. It’ll be fun! Look, you can read, and talk, and think. And every morning you go for a long hike.Cathy: Ahh. Sounds like work.Kevin: I think it would be relaxing. I’d like to get away from the phone for a week. And I think it’d be good for you.Cathy: So you’re telling me there’s no TV, no computers, and I have to wake up every morning to go hiking. Why on earth would anybody want to go thereUnit 10 Style “It means a lot to me.”Jean: I’m ready, are you Why don’t you take that necklace off before you go in the poolChandra: Oh, this No, I never take it off. I wear it all the time. I’ve had it since I was a kid.Jean: Really You’re worn it since you were little WhyChandra: Well, when I was a baby, I lived in India. And I was sick all the time, so my parents took me to a doctor. And, well, the doctor at first did n’t want to treat me because —Jean: What: WhyChandra: Well, because I was a girl.Jean: Huh Because you were a girlChandra: Yeah, well, that’s the way it was. Anyway, so my parents took me to this witch doctor, and I —Jean: A witch doctorChandra: Yeah, well, I guess you could call her a —I don’t know, a spiritual healer. She was an old woman in our village. And she took a look at me and she said I needed silver.Jean: SilverChandra: Yeah. She said I needed silver so that I could get better. And then my grandmother went to a jeweler and she had this silver necklace made for me. They put it on me, and I got better.Jean: I don’t believe that.Chandra: Well, I didn’t either for a while. But you know what When I was 20 I took it off and I put it in a drawer for a little while. And then, I started to get sick again. And I didn’t get better. I was just sick all the time. And then I remembered the necklace, and I put it on. And after that, I was fine.Jean: Wow.Unit 11 Travel “They lost my luggage!”Angela: I’m thinking about going to Costa Rica —Trevor: Great. I went to Costa Rica once —but I had a terrible time getting there—Angela: Oh, yeah What happenedTrevor: Well, when I got to the airport, I realized I didn’t have my passport —Angela: Oh no.Trevor: So I called a friend —and he broke into my house —Got my passport and brought it to me. But I missed that flight so I had to stay overnight in San Francisco. Angela: Oh, that’s too bad.Trevor: Yeah. So I got the flight the next day —and of course on the way we had engine trouble —so we had to stop in Mexico City —I was stuck there for another, like, 22hours while they got the part.Angela: Oh, my gosh!Trevor: And I mean stuck. They wouldn’t even let us out of the airport —Angela: You’re kidding!Trevor: I’m telling you. So finally, we, like, after all this time, I got to Costa Rica two days late and-Angela: And don’t tell me, your luggage isn’t there.Trevor: You guessed it. I go into the airline office to complain and there was this really wonderful woman working at the counter.Angela: Oh, yeahTrevor: And she was really nice and helped me out —Angela: Mm-hmm —Trevor: ——and we sort of hit it off —Angela: Yeah And then whatTrevor: About two months later we got married!Unit 12 Food “What’s for dinner”Rob: Hey, Tony! What’s upTony: Hey, Rob. Check this out. I got a package from my Mom.Rob: Oh, yes! Cookies, I hope.Tony: Nah, it’s a cookbook. Twenty-Minute Meals. It’s perfect for us, don’t you think Rob: Yeah, I guess. But I wish she would’ve sent you cookies instead.Tony: Think about it, though. No more instant ramen, no more fast-food burgers. Twenty minutes in the kitchen, and voila! We have a well-balanced meal. Are you in Rob: Whatever you say, Chef Tony. Let’s have a look. How about this Super Nachos. Now that’s my kind of food.Tony: All right! Let’s get started. What do we needRob: What we really need is for you to find a girlfriend who can cook.Tony: Yeah, right. And then you’ll find one, too, and they can take turns cooking for us. So what are the ingredientsRob: Hmm —chips, salsa, can of chili, and shredded cheese. That sounds easy enough.Tony: Well, we’ve got half a bag of nacho chips. Think that’s enoughRob: It’ll have to be. Let’s see what’s in the fridge. We’ve got lots of soda —Half a submarine sandwich —Cheese! We’ve got that —Oh, it’s kind of moldy, though. Tony: Kind of It’s green! Do we have any chiliRob: Sorry, man, I think I ate it the other night.Tony: That wasn’t yours. Anyway, I had a coupla cans. There must be at least one left. Rob: Let’s see —Box of cereal —some instant ramen —and a jar of peanut butter. That’s it.Tony: Oh, rats. It looks like we can’t have nachos tonight after all.Rob: I guess not. Well, what’s it gonna be Instant ramen for the third night in a row With peanut butterTony: I’m so sick of that junk! Let’s go to the supermarket and get what we need to make Super Nachos.Rob: Yeah, and on the way, let’s stop for hamburgers or a pizza.Tony: Yeah, cool.Unit 13 Schedules “I’ll pencil it in.”Manager: Ok, time to get up, women! Your public is waiting for you!Woman1: Huh What day is itManager: It’s Wednesday. We’re in Middleburg. Ohio, tonight at the Summer Fest in the town park.Woman2: Yeah. Hope it doesn’t rain.Manager: Then tomorrow it’s up to Cleveland to play for Sarah’s induction into the Hall of Fame, followed by an autograph signing session.Woman1: Wish it was us being inducted. The first all-girl rock band in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame —What’s on for FridayManager: Friday we have to be in the studio in Akron. We’re doing a live online chat on . Come on guys. You’ll love it. It’s at 4:00, and then we’ve in the Starlight Dome that night.Woman1: Where are we playing SaturdayManager: Pittsburgh, at the Waterfront Fair. We’ll be there Sunday afternoon, too. Woman2: This schedule is brutal. When do we get a day offManager: Hah! We’re booked through the weekend, but we have a light schedule on Monday. We just have to drive out to record the new CD in St. Louis, but at least you can sleep on the bus. HmmUnit 14 Weather “It’s raining cats and dogs.”Alex: Grandma, what are these picturesG: These are pictures of Alaska.Alex: That’s where you grew up, rightG: That’s right, dear —I lived there until I was 19 years old.Alex: Is that you in this pictureG: Yes, that’s me —And my sister Ruth —and our dog, Kusko. That was out behind our house.Alex: Wow. It looks cold!G: Yes, that was in the winter —and it was cold —It snowed a lot! And boy, Kusko just loved the snow. Ruth and I and Kusko used to play in the snow for hours.Alex: Did you make snowmenG: Oh, we made some great snowmen —Alex: Is that you in this picture, tooG: Yes, that’s me and Ruth again —I guess we were both in high school then ——Alex: Where are youG: We were hiking near Seward —We hiked a lot in those days.Alex: But where’s the snowG: Well, it doesn’t snow ALL the time in Alaska, you know. That was in the springtime —Spring was a great time for hiking —It was a little muddy, though —Alex: Oh ——G: Look, here’s a picture of Ruth now, outside her house.Alex: That’s Aunt Ruth’s house, in Alaska I thought everybody lived in igloos!G: (laughing) Oh, no. Most people live in regular houses! —aren’t those flowers lovelyAlex: You mean, flowers grow there tooG: Of course. In the summer everything just blooms —it’s sunny and the weather is warm —Alex: Warm You mean, it was warm enough to go swimmingG: Oh, we all went swimming in July and August —the water was cold —But swimming was so much fun —Alex: Was summer your favorite seasonG: You know, I love all the seasons, but I think my favorite season was autumn. The leaves in the mountains turning to gold —I always loved that sign of the changing seasons —Look, here’s a picture of the mountains near our house in the fall —Alex: Wow, Grandma, I’d like to go to Alaska sometime.G: Well, Alex, I’ve got an idea. Let’s go to Alaska together sometime.Alex: Yeah, Grandma, that’d be great.Unit 15 Lifestyle “It’s so convenient.”［music］——Okay, sit back in your chair. And let your hands rest loosely in your lap. Close your eyes. Now lift your shoulders up and then let them fall. Breathe in, filling your lungs with air. Now let your breath out very slowly. Imagine you are on a beach. See the sand, the trees and the water. Feel the soft sand below you. Let your feet sink into the sand. Look at the gentle waves in the water. The waves are coming in ——and going out. You’re breathing slowly and calmly, like the waves ——Feel the warm sun on your skin. Oh, you feel good. You’re relaxed. You’re well and happy. Now, see yourself slowly leaving the beach. Your body is warm and relaxed. You come back to your daily life with new energy and joy. And now, slowly, open your eyes.。