The US Postal Service201 A postal office is a place where people buy stamps and send letter in paclkages. 202 You can also buy money orders from the post office.203 I need to send the payment to immigration for my aunt's citizenship application. 204 If you are sending a payment through the US postal service,you must use a money order or a check,not cash.205 From a post office ,you can rent a post office box to receive your mail.206 A whole mail box is very convenient,but any overweight packages have to be taken to the post office to be weighed and mailed.207 If you want your mail to arrive at its destination overnight,you may send it by express mail.208 You may also pay a little extra and use special delivery with a private company, such as Federal Express ,UPS ,United Parcel Service or DHL.208 The custom trying to avoid sexist language,we prefer to use the term of mail carrier instead of mailman.210 Rain or shine,mail carriers make sure your mail arrives on time.211 On an envelope,you should put the zig code after the state's name.212 I want to send this letter to England by airmail,please.213 How long does it take by airmail？214 How much is that by aiemail？215 Though it's expensive to send it by airmail,it's quicker and safer than by sea.216 Is this letter overweight?217 Do you want to ensure the contents ,Miss ?218 I'd like to have ten 55 cents stamps and ten 20 cents stamps,p;ease.219 I'd like to buy a money order for 250 dollars.220 Nowdays people get a lot of junk mail.Conversation 1:Sending a box of books by airmailHi,good morning,Miss?what can I help you with?Good morning I'd like to mail this box of books to Taiwan.OK,please put it on this scale.Airmail or by sea?How long does it take to reach Taiwan by sea?Usually about two month.That's too long.How long does it take to reach Taiwan by airmail?About ten days.Then how much is that by airmail?Let me see.It's 57 dollars,20 cents, including tax.That's a lttle bit expensive.Although it's expensive to send it by airmail,it's quicker and safer than by sea.I guess I have to send it by airmail.Do you want to ensure the contents ,Miss ?Yes,please.Please fill out this form,also please write the value of the items in this space.OK.Conversation 2:Buying stamps and money ordersAnything else I can do for you?I need ten 55 cents stamps and ten 32 cents stamps. OK,here you are.Anything else?Yes,I need to send the payment to immigration for my aunt's citizenship application. They won't accept checks.How do I send the money?You can buy a money order and mail matue immigration. Then I need a money order for 250 dollars.Please fill out the form for the money order.You also need to pay a one dollar fee.Thank youso much for all your help.You're welcome.Have a nice day.You, too.Unit 12 Talking about foodually Americans eat quick and simple breakfasts, including milk,coffee,juice, and cereal or a muffin or other type of bread.222.On weekends,my family has big breakfasts or big branches,for pancakes, French toast and soft-boiled eggs.223.Most Americans have a quick lunch ,because they only have half a hour lunch break. 224.Most of the time,dinner means the evening meal,but it may also mean the main meal of the day.either lunch or supper.225.Supper is always evening meal,and often at home.226.These days people love to go out to eat for dinner.227.Jane is very picky about her food in the resturant,because she is on a diet and allergic some food.228.Mr. Rich is a vegetarian.229.She only drinks skim milk and has allergies to some seafood.230.An american friend inviting you to a resturant,does not mean that he or she will pay for the meal.231.Among friends,if you are invited to resturant,you are supposed to pay your own share of the total,unless the person who invited you told you in advance that you would not be paying.232.For business.the person who made the invitation usually will pay the bill.233.People often discuss business while eating,because time is valuable.234.Ameicans are considered to be informal,yet they have many table manners.235.If you are eating with americans,remember not to lift the bowl to drink your soup,Use your soup spoon instead.236.If you are invited to someone's home for dinner,you may bring some flowers.237.During and after the meal,remember to give compliments to the cook,whether you like the food or not.238.Do not eat noisily.239.Do not talk with food in your mouth.pliments on tasty food are appreciated everywhere in the world.Floating in englishDifferent countries have different culturesIn China,if a friend invites you to a restaurant for dinner,the friend will pay the bill,You may pay the friend back by invting the friend to restaurant some other time.but be careful in the U.S.a friend inviting you to a restaurant,does not mean that he or she will pay for the meal.You are supposed to pay your own share of the bill, unless the person who invited you told you advanced that you will not be paying. This common practice of sharing the cost is called “going Dutch” or "spiliting the bill”,whether you like “going Ducth ”or not,just remember different countries have different cultures,if you don’t figure this out,you might be shocked, or your feelings might be hurt.For business meals,both the U.S. and China ,the person who made the invitation will usually pay the bill.People often dicuss business while eating,because time is valuable.While eating,Chinese people tend to be casual and relaxed,They enjoy food by eating nosily and drinking soup directly from a bowl.They talk and laugh at a dinner table.Life is too short not to be relaxed at a dinner table.Americans are considered to be informal,yet they have many table manners.If you are eating with Americans,remember not to lift your bowl to drink the e your soupspoon instead.Try to eat quietly.Avoid talking with food in your mouth.Also elbows do not belong on the table,Compliments on tasty food are appreaciated everywhere in the world,so be generous in praising the food wherever you eat.241. There are four seasons in a year, spring, summer, fall and winter.242. Spring is warm and full of life.243. In spring, days become long and nights get short.244. In spring, flowers begin to blossom and birds are singing.245. Summer is the hottest season of the year.246. Fall is the time of the harvest.247. In fall, leaves become to turn colors.248. Winter is the coldest of the year.249. In winter, days are short and nights are long.250. In winter, many places are covered with snow.251. I like winter most, because I love snow.252. I like spring most, because I love flowers.253. Some people think that snow in winter is more beautiful than flowers in spring. 254. I hate winter because I can’t stand the cold.255. I dislike summer because I can’ t sta nd the heat.256. I don’t like the rainy season.257. I feel the pressed in the rainy season.258. In winter, plum trees blossom to welcome spring’s coming.259. They don’t feel the cold, for they’re well as strong as iron.260. Winter is the most beautiful season of all for there are both flowers and snow. Spring, summer, fall and winter.From my mother, I learned about four seasons. Each year has spring, summer, fall and winter. For the British, fall is uasally called autumn. In spring, days become long and nights get short. Flowers begin to blossom and birds start to sing. Life seems to bloom everywhere. Some people enjoy the warm of spring. For the young at heart, spring is full of promise of love. After spring comes summer, which is the hottest of all. Some people like summer because they go swimming in lakes or rivers. Students love summer for their two or three months’ vacation. Some people hate summer because they can’t stand the heat. Some people even get heat…and …and get very sick. Summer super he at is best enjoyed if you turn on the air conditioner. After summer comes fall, which is the time for harvest. In the fall, fruit and grain become ripe. Farmers love the fall because they get the harvest in sell the results of their hard work. In the fall, leaves begin to turn glorious colors. Fall is perhaps the beautiful season of all. Then winter comes. In winter, days are short and nights are long. Winter is the coldest season of the year. In the winter, snow can cover everything. Children love snow. Wi th snow, they can make snowman. All people often don’t like winet because they can’t stand the cold. When the icy cold comes, thousands of retired people from the northern states migrate to Floreda. They find warm weather there, even in the winter. That’s why Florida is called the Sunshine State. Believe it or not, there are flowers in winter too. Plum trees blossom in winter to welcome spring’s coming. They do not feel the cold for they’re well as strong as iron. So winter with its pure white snow has its own beauty. My mother likes all the seasons. She says they make the year go round and round. What she doesn’t like is rain. On the rainy day, she will gently pray, “rain, rain go away, my childrn need the sun today. Please, god, let them go outside to play.”261. It's a beautiful day,isn't it?262.Yes,isn't it.263.Look at the clear blue sky.264.What a lovely summer day.265.I hope the weather stays this way for the whole week.266.It's hot and humid.267.It's too hot to work.268.It's cooler than yesterday.269.It's cold and damp.270.It's bitter cold.271.What's the temperature today?272.It's ten blew.273.It's freezing.274.I'm shivering with cold.275.The wind is howling.276.It's a dark and cloudy day.277.It looks like snow.278.It looks like a hurricane is coming.279.It's raining cats and dogs.conversation 1A:Wake up sleepyhead.The sun is beginning to shine. What a lovely summer day!B:Yeah,clearly blue sky.But it is a bit too hot for me. I don't like heat and humidity. A:It's not that hot. It's cooler than yesterday. Let's go swimming!B:That's a thought. It's still early,and the beach isn't crowded at this time of the day. If we don't stay too long, we won't get sunburned.A:Yeah, sounds like fun. I can wear my new pink bikini.B:There won't be anyone there to appreciate how cute you are.A:Who cares!Well, the smart guys get there early. That's the kind of guy I want to meet. Let's go!B:If you are going to husband hunting in a bikini ,then I want to wear one ,too.A:Ok, you could borrow one of mine.B:Thanks, how about the green and black one?A:No problem. Here it is.Conversation 2A:It's a beatiful day ,isn't it?B:Yes, isn't it.A:Do you bnow the temperature today?B:It's beautiful 75 degrees.A:How nice.I hope the weather will stay like this for the whole week. I'm going on the canoe trip this weekend.B:Not a good plan. The TV weather forecast says the hurricane is coming this weekend, and the temperature will also drop to 66 degrees.A:What a nuisance! Every time I plan to go canoeing or camping, a storm comes along. The sky gets dark, the wind starts to howl and the temperature drops.Well, I'd better stay home. B:I never make any definite weekend plan until Friday morning. Then after listening to the weather temperature, I make my plans.A:That's smart. I'm going to start doing the same thing.Conversation 3A:It's a cold and damp day.Did you get wet coming to school?B:No, I didn't. But I hate this kind of weather, and I hate riding the bus on days like today. A:The wind seems like it blows right though you. I was shivering with cod,while waiting for the bus.It's freezing.B:Look at the dark,cloudy sky. It looks like more rain, may be even sleet or snow.A:Oh,no,I don't like snow. I really miss South Africa. There the day is always blue, and the sun shines brightly.B:Wow, could that be paradise?A:No,but it close. Last night I even dreamed of lying on a beautiful beach in South Africa. B:Ok, I'll bite. What kind of suit were you wearing? Tell me it is a string bikini,and I'll smile all day.A:If I say that, you'll daydream that I wasn't wearing anything. Men are so silly. Sex is all you guys think about.B:Reading minds is a violation of privacy.A:In my dreams there are never any foolish men. It was private beach. NO men were allowed. Only the sun, the warm sand and the gentle waves.B:Keep me out of your dreams then, be cruel.A:I'm not cruel. I'm just cold,tired and cranky.B: I'm sorry. I like the sunshine and blue skies, but I also like snow.A:It reminds me of a cozy Christmas back in Sweden. That's when I could sit by a warm fireplace with my dog. But if I sit too close to the fire, I sweat.B:Warmth,dancing flames to watch. I just like that, tell me more.A:In Sweden,I go cross country-skii, during the snow storm. I just look out of the windows at the world. The snows pile up higher and higher.Everything is white.B:Don't say that snow word.It bothers me.Damp,cold and miserable.That's winter.It makes me sick to think about it.A:My home town is cold in the winter, but it's dry ,not damp.B:I must be catching a cold.A:Cheer up !Spring will come soon, and the weather will get warmer.B:Spring is a long way away.I could get the flu or die long before then.A:Ok, how about I give you a ride home after school?B:That's would be nice, except I've got a piano lesson downtown.A:Great, this evening I tutor some kids downtown. So that's where I'm heading anyway. B:yes, absolutly affirmative. You are my hero.You've saved my life.A:It's good to be appreciated.Unit 15 Talking about languages281.A person who speaks two languages is bilingual.282.A person who speaks three languages is trilingual.283.How many languages do you speak?284.Can you speak Mandarine?285.Can you understand your American teacher?286. In class, how much do you understand your English teacher?287. He speaks English with a strong accent.288. What's your native language?289.My mother tongue is Italian.290.John is a native peaker-English.291.David is a linguist, he knows many languages.292.I have a lot of trouble with English pronunciation.293.My English sounds awful.294.Your English is getting better and better evry day.295.How can I improve my English?296.Read easy and interesting English stories that have tapes or CDs.297. Learning a language takes a lot of time and effort.298.What are the differences between British English and American English?299.She is studying English as a second language.230.Jane has been teaching for ESL for many years.Conversation 1 Can you understand your Spanish teacher?Can you speak French? Yes, but not very well.Can you understan your Spanish teacher? More or less. How well do you understand your Chinese teacher, Mr. Wang?About 40 percent, if he speaks slowly.When he speaks fast, I can only catch a word here and there. Mr. Wang is an excellent Chinese teacher.With his help, my Chinese is getting better and better every day.Conversation 2 Going down town on a snowy day.It's really snowing hard. Thanks for the ride. I'm really glad not to be out there waiting for the bus and it's rotten weather. You're welcome.May I ask you how many languages you speak? Three. What are they? Italian, English and Spanish.I'm also studying Chinese now. Wow, what is your native language? Italian. I was born in Italy.We moved to Spain when I was seven and we moved to South Africa when I was twelve.How many languages does your teacher Mr. Wang speak? He speaks five languages, Chinese, English , Japanese, Spanish and Russian. Chinese is his mother tongue.Wow, he must have majored in linguistics. For sure. How many languages do you speak? Me? Only English and Swedish.I moved here eight years ago.I live with my uncle's family.Your English is excellent. In Sweden I started learning English in the kindergarten. Do you want to learn another language like Chinese? I'm not sure. Chinese might be too difficult for me. How with Mr. Wang to Chinese class? Not bad. I like him a lot. Hey, let me tell you a joke that Mei told me in Chinese class today.Sure.What do you call a politician that speaks two languages? Bilingual. What do you call a politican that speaks three languages? Trilingual. Then, what do you call a politician who speaks only one language? An American. Hey, how did you know? Mei told everyone that joke when she came from Nigeria.That was two years ago. I think she misses Nigeria. I miss South Africa. I miss Sweden. But welcome to America.It isn't perfect, but it is a new home. Guess so.Conversation 3 Learning a language takes a lot of time and effortI give up. I can’t learn Chinese. Don’t give up. Keep trying. Learning a language is not easy. It takes a lot of time and effort. I can’t do it. Remember an old saying, time on task, work at it. you’ll get better. I have difficulty with four tones. No matter how har d I try, my pronunciation stinks. My Chinese sound awful. Try, try, and never say die. Listen to simple songs and ……. Read easy and interesting Chinese stories that have tapes or CDs. You will learn to speak Chinese. That’s a promise. Will you help me? We’re friends and that’s what are friends for. Don’t worry.Conversation 4 Differences between American English and British EnglishWhy is there difference between American English and British English? It seems so crazy. Basically, they are the same. But they do have a lot of differnces in spelling, pronunciation and usage. When I just came from India, I sometimes wondered wheather American spoke English. Could you refresh my brain? OK. Here are some examples. The American say, “she is in the hospital.” The British say, ‘she is in hospital.” The American say, “I’ll talk to himtomorrow.” The British say. “ I’ll have a word with him tomorrow.” The American say, “his family is going to the movie.” The British would say, “his family are going to the movie.” I’m be ginning to remember it.Tell you what You give American expression and I give the British expression. Good idea. May I please have some whole-wheat bread?. May I please have some brown bread? The post office is five blocks away. The post office is five streets away. He has a nice apartment. He rents a nice flat.He is fond of math. He is fond of maths. It looks like it’s going to rain. It looks as if it’s going to rain. He looked at me real strange. He looked at me really strangely. Pretty good. You must have read a lot of British novels. When I was younger. But now I mostly read American books and magazines. I figure your American English is far or more useful. That’s probably true. There are about sixteen million British people while the American’s number is about three hundred million, so the Brits are a number 5 to 1. And America creates out so many movies and songs every year that it seems like American’s only English language.Maybe so, and that’s it again, maybe not. Around two billion people speak Engli sh as a second language. You mean lots. Right, a lot of people like us make movies or write songs that produce in America. But really, we are not Americans. No, we are not American. I want to go back to Iceland after my master degree. I’ll be a high school English teacher and get married to a good man and have a few healthy children.That’s an excellent plan. How many childrn do you want to have? Three. Wow, I’m impressed. I think having children is the most thing we do. More power to you. Don’t let anyone c hange your thinking.Unit 16 Making phone calls301.Telephone,i will get it.302.Hello,this is Marry from the Taipei new station,what can i do for you?303.Hello,Mary,this is Min wang calling from NewYork.304.It is an international call.305.Who do you wish to speak to?306.Hello,this is John Black,may i speak to mr David Richson?307.Sorry,you must have a wrong number.308.Sorry,there is nobody here called David Richson?309.But there is not a Danel,she is not here.310.He was rude,he hang up on me.311.Sorry,David is not here right now.312.May i take a message?313.May i leave a message for David?314.Hold on a minute,please,David ,it is for you.315.David who,we have three Davids here.316.I am calling about the reporter position you advertised on the internet.317.I look at the resume that your emailed,very impressive,please hold on a minute. 318.I called the whole morning,but the line was always busy.319.Operator,i'd like make a collect call to Temper Florida,the number is 8135638878,my name is David Richson.320.Operator,i'd like to place a person to person call.Conversation One Telephone,i will get itHello,this is Mary from the Taipei new station,what can i do for you?Hello,Marry,this is Lin Wang,calling from NewYork.Hi,Mr Wang,who do you wish to speak to?May i speak to David please?Davids who,we have 5 Davids in the office.Oh,sorry,David Richson.Please hold on a miniute,offer your call to Mr Richson.Thank you.You are welcome.Conversation Two Hello,this is RichsonIs this Mr David Richson?Yes.Hello,Mr David Richson,this is Min Wang calling from NewYork,i am calling about the reporter position you advertised on the internet.Oh,yes,Mr Wang,i look at your resume you emailed,very impressive,are you a P.M.~ meet someone like you,i was thinking of calling you this afternoon,and having a telephone interview. That is wonderful.Conversation Three Hello,this is Rilly JiangMay i speak to Danel Richson?Sorry,you must have a wrong number.I donot think so,i'd like to talk to Dane,i call the whole morning,but the line was always busy.Oh,sorry,i was using the internet,and sorry too,there is nobody here called Dane Richson. Is this 3625935404?Yes.But i didnot get wrong number,his friend gave me this number,i met Dane in London,can you please give him a message?But there isnot Dane Richson here.Please donot hang up on me,i am looking for Dane Richson,he owes me a ride in his red BMW convertible,i ask Bob Paky for his number just indicates every got to Taiwan.When did you meet your Mr Richson?You know guest two years ago at a party,we have marvelous time,he is about the hotest guy ever met.How tall is your Mr Richson?Oh,he is not very tall,about 172 centmeters,ride here with a came stush,he was working with Bob from internet company called the Taipei new station.I know Bob Parker?Bob is party goer,i want to that crazy party with him two years ago,i thought he has the hottest body until i met Dane.Maybe so,i dated Bob for a while.Cool,what is coincidence?Small world.Bob was a fun guy,i broke up are engagement at october almost two years ago. Oh,sorry.about what i said about going to that party with Bob,i````Bob is a play boy,he is vector for sexy transmated diseases,pity any women that jumps into bed with him,let's forget about Bob,his history and not worth talking about.Ok,right.Later,i started dating David Richson,David is about five foot seven interest about 172 centmeters,red hair with a cute masash,hot body,and yes,he works for the Taipei new station and has a beatiful red BMW convertible,we were married three month ago,now were expecting a baby girl in about six month.Oh,oh,i`congratulations.Thank you.I am so embarrased,i thought his name is Dane.No,David,he is the only Richson work for the Taipei new station.Ya,i am sorry,i feel really foolish.he``i am really not a babble,i was stupid,i mean i want to love not casual sex.Love and lost are two different words that confused most of us,my mother always said learn and do better,she has been dead almost a year now,funny how i never used to listen to her when she was alive,now i try to remember everything she ever taught me.Because your pregnant.Yes,it has many hunger for my mother's reason,do you still need to leave a message for David? Forget i called,ok?I won't say anything to David,but i will include you in my prayers,hope you find a wonderful husband,goodbye.Thank you,Bye Bye.。