Lesson One Greetings
Core Sentences
1. Good morning Mrs. Brown. How are your doing?
2. I am doing well, thank you. And you?
3. How is your husband?
4. Alan was sick last week. But now he feels better.
5. Please give my regards to him.
6. Jenny, I havn't seen you an ages. You look great today.
7. Thanks John. It's really been a long time.
8. How is everything going?
9. Not bad, Thanks.
10. What's going on with you study?
11. I'm working on my English now.
12. What's up, body?
13. Not much, how about you?
14 I'm going to an browd next week.
Dialog Exercises
Number One
A. Hello Bill, long time no see.How are you?
B. I'm fine. Thank you, and you.
A. I'm fine, too. Thank you.How is your wife?
B. She was sick last week, but she is much better now. Thank you.
A. Please give my regards to her.
Number Two
A. Hi, Jerry, is that you? Long time no see.
B. Yes, it's been long. How is your study?
A. I'm working on my final paper. And you?
B. I'm working on Englsih. I work real hard.
Number Three
A. Hi Sandro, long time now see.
B. Oh, morning Linda.It's nice to see you.You look great today.
A. How has thing been these days?
B. Can't be better. I got better pay job last week.
A. That's wonderful, how is your husband?
B. Jerry had a headace yesterday, but now he feels much better.
A. I hope he will recomver soon. Please give my regards to him.
B. I sure will. Thanks.
Lesson Two What is your name
Core Sentences
1. What is your name?
2. My name is Alexander, Smith. Just call me Alex.
3. Is Lee your first name?
4. It is my family name.In China, we put our surname first.
5. Jiang is one of the most common surname in China.
6. Her name is Susan n Armstrong. N is an abrreviation of her middle name.
7. May I have your name, Miss?
8. I'm Gary, Rice. I'd like to be called Gary. And yours?
9. My name is Linda, Wilson. I was named after my grandmother. How do you spell your first name.
10. My first name is spelled G A R Y. How do your pronounce your last name?
11. It is pronounced Gary.
12. Sorry. What did you say your name was?
13. You must be Mr. John, Kennedy. You name proceeds your.
Dialog Exercises.
Number one Meeting a new classmate.
A. Good morning, how are you?
B. Fine, thank you. And you?
A. I'm fine. Are you a new comer to the class?
B. Yes, I am. I am Hans.
A. What is your surname?
B. My surname is Wilhelm. I'm Hans, Wilhelm.
A. Will you spell your surname?
B. Wilhem, W I L H E L M.
A. Nice to meet you Hans.
B. Nice to meet you Hanry.
Number two. At the hotel receptionist
A. Good morning, I'm Oric, Lehner. I made a reservation.
B. Sorry, what did you say what's your name?
A. I'm Oric, Lehner.
B. Is Lehner your surname?
A. Yes, my surname is Lenard, and my givven name is Oric.
B. Will you spell your surname?
A. Lehner, L E H N E R.
B. Wait a moment, please. I'm browsing the computer record. Yes, Mr.Lehner, you have a reservation. This is the key and the room card ro room 404.
Number Three. What is your name?
A. Excuse me, is this seat taken?
B. No, you can sit here.
A. Thank you.
B. So, are you new here? I seem not match you before
A. I just came from Japan last week. I'm an exchange student.
B. Nice to meet you. My name is Jodge, Moris. Call me Jodge.
A. Hello, Jodge, My name is Ternaca, Honami.
B. Shall I call you Miss Ternaca or Miss Honami?
A. Miss Ternaca. Or Ternaca San in Japanese.
B. So Honami is your givven name?
A. Right, and Ternaca is a very popular Japanese surname. In Japan, we put our surname first.
B. How is Honami spelled?
A. H O N A M I. But I preffered to be called Alice, my English name.
B. That's easier to remember. One day, I'll learn Japanese from you.
Lesson Three Introduction
Core Sentences
1. Good evening, Ladies and Gentalman. Welcome to Dennis' birthday party, nice having you here. Hope you have a good time.
2. Mrs. Endson, Please allow me to introduce Mr. Smith, our manager.
3. How do you do, it is pleasure to meet you.
4. The pleasure is mine, Mr. Smith.
5. Tony, I want you to meet a old friend of mine. Here is Davide, White.Davide, Tony, Park.
6. Let me introduce myself. I'm Susan Macdonald.
7. Excuse me, but have we met somewhere before?
8. Sorry, I don't think we have.
9. Hi, is you again. Is this a or a what?
10. You are Susan, what a pleasent surprice!
11. I never thought I will see you here.
12. I'm afraid I have to leave now.
13. Nice talking with you.
Dialog Exercises
Number one In a Bar.
A. Hey Annie, what's up?
B. Nothing, and you?
A. Not much, just coming to relax a bit after school. Annie, I'd like you to meet my old friend, Paul. Paul,this is Annie.
B. Paul, nice to meet you here.
C. An.. I'm Paul, Wilcox. Actually, I.. I danced to you Ben's Birday Party.
B. Is that you? I didn't think I can meet you here. Small world.
C. You too, Oh it's already nine. I have to go now. So nice meeting you tonight.
C. Bye, Annie.
B. Bye, see you.
Nuber Two At the airport.
A. Hi, are you ?
B. Yes, and you are?
A. Hello, Pill, welcome come to Los Angeles. I'm Joanna, .
B. Hello, Mrs. Betis. It is nice to meet you.
A. Just call me Joanna. May I help with you suitcase?
B. No, thank you. It is ok.
They walk to the car.
A. , this is my husband, Robert. Robert, this is .
C. Nice to meet you, Phill.
B. Hello, Mr. Beits.
C. Please call me Robert. Let me get your baggage into the car, Pill.
B. Thank you, Robert.
Lesson Four Identify Objects
Core Sentences
1. What is this?
2. It's a cocktakl.
3. Pardon?
4. It's a mixed alcoholic drink.
5. Whose notebook is that?
6. It is not mine. It may belongs to Jessie.
7. Up to now, nobody has cleaned the suitcase.
8. Where is your umbrella?
9. It's behind the door.
10. I looked for my wallet everywhere. But I couldn't find it.
11. You must have left it in your office.
12. Please look for it in the hotel lost and found office.
13. Can you describe your blouse?
14. It is a green one with a high neck.
15. Do you remember where you misplaced it?
Dialog Exercises.
Number one Your rooms are mess.
A. Tide, it's time to get up. You are going to be late for school.
B. Mum, where is my white shirt?
A. It's in the wash machine.
B. Dammit, I can only have have the blue shirt on. Where my new tier and belt?
A. On the chair.
B. Where is cap?
A. Behide the door.
B. I looked for but cannot find it.
A. Isn't this black cap yours?
B. This is not mine. Mine is blue. This might be Michael's.
A. You must have left it in your classroom.
B. I'll go have a look. Mum, where is my overcoat?
A. Tide, it is on your bed. Look, your room is mess.
Number two, At the lost and found office of a hotel.
A. Good morning, Sir?
B. Good morning, Miss! I'm worry because I have lost my suitcase this morning.
A. Where did you lose it?
B. I still had it when I got off the taxi. And I just couldn't remember where I misplaced it.
A. Can you describe it?
B. Sure, it is brown medium size suitcase on wheels.
A. M.., I'm afraid we've got nothing like that, sorry.
B. Oh, I made a mistake. I carried the black one today. It must be very like because there is nothing but a Cousu in it.
A. A cousu?
B. Where, a cousu is a sort of toy music instrument like flute. I will play at night at the Halloween parade.
A. Let me see.Yeh, we do have a black suitcase. Do you have the key?
The customer hands over the key, and the clerk opens the suitcase.
A. You are right, Sir. This is your cousu.
The clerk takes out a notebook.
A. Please sign your name here, Sir.
B. Ok, thank you for you help.
A. Welcome, enjoy yourself tonight.
Lesson Five Describing Objects
Core Sentences
1. What color is your phonebook?
2. The book has a red cover.
3. What kind of computer do you have?
4. It is a desktop computer.
5. How much does your laptop weigh?
6. It weighs only two kilos. And it's easy to carry.
7. What size auto mobile do you want?
8. I like a small one, but my husband prefers a big one.
9. What table shape do you take?
10. I like a round table that can sit ten.
11. What is the weights of the bookcase?
12. The cabinet is four meters long.
13. Will you measure the store?
14. How big is this department?
15. It's about one hundred twenty square meters.
Dialog Exercises
Number one Buying a TV set.
A. Honey, what brand TV do you prefer?
B. What about Conca? It is a named brand.
A. How much is it?
B. What size TV do you have?
A. I want a big one.
B. But it cost more. Besides, the smaller one is a new model.
A. What color do you prefer?
B. I like a blue one. It looks real .
A. But it doesn't go with the furniture in our house. I want a pink one.
B. Why can we never see eye to eye to each other.
Number two
A. I got from the loanly hard call that you are looking for a parter?
B. Yeh, are you interested? Your voice sounds sweet.
A. Thank you, you said in the ad you have a car.What brand is it?
B. It's B&W seven series ?
A. What color is it?
B. Silver, I like it very much. It goes to my skin.
A. My favored color, too. And you have a house. How big is it?
B. One hundred and twenty squere meters. My parents left me the house and the farm when passed away two years ago.
A. Oh, that's wonderful. Sorry, I mean, I really sorry to hear that.
B. How about you? What color is your skin?
A. Wait, why?
B. Nothing, I want to imagine how you look like? How tall are you?
A. One seventy, actually, I don't think you are been polite to..
B. It's ok. But I do prefer taller woman. What is your weigh?
A. Pardon, are you looking for a girlfriend or a model?
B. Are you looking for a boy friend or a house and a car?
Lesson Six Identify People
Core Sentences
1. Who are you?
2. I am Sally, a new secretary with your firm.
3. You are the English teacher, arn't you?
4. Are you Mr. Green, the office manager?
5. Who is that madam over there?
6. Do you know, he might be the spoker man of today's press conference?
7. Who cares.
8. Where do you come from?
9. I'm from Shanghai. How about you?
10. Toronto is Michelle's hometown.
11. What do you do for living?
12. I work for the goverment.
13. Who is the girl in his school uniform?
14. It's Betty, and she is from New Zealand.
15. These guys are all Allen's classmates.
Dialog Exercise
Number one In a party.
A. Who is that lady over there?
B. It's Henry's mother. She is a actor.
A. And the tall man beside her is Henry's father?
B. No, he is an engineer from Germany.
A. He works for the goverment.
B. So, the shortm man beside her is Henry's father?
A. No, He is a famous producer.
B. Then the man in uniform must be his father?
A. No, he is the camera man.
B. Where is his father then? Especially, when his mother is sorounded by so many man?
A. Come on, Who cares.
Number Two, Woman Boss.
A. See Ivon, my boss is on today's newspaper.
B. Who? You mean the man in the ?
A. No, that's her husband. He is a parter of .
B. Wo, it's she. Angela, don't you mind have a woman boss?
A. Why should be. She is a smart woman and good at her job. She is man, but is more senstive.
B. Ok, ok. Who is the girl beside her? her daughter?
A. I think so, I hear she is top student of her class. She is just back from her university in New York.
B. I can see that's a lovely family. Your boss is a victor of life.
Lesson Seven Appearance
Core Sentences
1. What does Sandy look like?
2. She has big blue eyes and brown hair.
3. What is Phillipes?
4. He is a big guy.
5. Voll is tall and quite lank. From her appearane, I would she is Asian.
6. She takes after her mother.
7. Voll looks exactly like his father. He has his father's blue eyes and his mother's round face.
8. Tracy is a typical with her high cheek bones.
9. Ray is popular with parents because he is very polite.
10. Tom is quiet man, but his wife is extremy talk to him.
11. My brother has good personality.
12. Trim always wears a brown overcoat these days.
13. The short and gentelman over there is a new director.
Dialog Exerciese
Number one My idea husband
A. I dreamed my idea husband again last night. It's so exciting.
B. What does your idea husband look like? Jane.
A. He is a typical Asian with black hair, yellow skin and dark eyes.
B. What sort of does he?
A. He is lanky.
B. And how is his personality?
A. Right, he is quite polite. So much shine, glasses and a suit.
B. Don't you think you are describing our boss, Jane. No wonder you are so late these days.
Number Two Talking about a girl
A. See the girl in the blue over there, I keep catch her at school. She is really sharp.
B. Which one? They are all in the blue uniforms.
A. The one wearing a polling tail. From her appearance, I would guss she is from China.
B. Right, she has yellow skin and black hair.
A. And she is always smiling, so I guess she has a good personality.
B. Come on, Daniel, are you falling in love with her?
A. Get out here, I just think she looks a lot like my grandma, you know when she was young.
Lesson Eight Age
Core Sentences
1. Can I ask how old you are?
2. Guess how old I am?
3. I say you are about twenty.
4. I just turn twenty three.
5. I was thirty on my last birthday.
6. You look younger than your age.
7. I'd rather not tell your my age.
8. She is going to be eighteen, but she still acts like a kid.
9. I am two years old than she is.
10. My mother retired at the age of fifty five.
11. looks maturer for his age.
12. Grandfather is geting in years.
13. Joanna is in her sixties.But she is aging well.
14. The baby are all grown ups now.
15. I'm too old to learn computer.
Dialog Exercises.
Number one Do you beleive in age gaps?
A. Hans, what are you up to?
B. I'm reading a letter from home. This is a picture of my family.
A. Is the one with gray hair your grandma?
B. Yes, she is in her seventies.
A. Really, she is aging well. She looks like in a sixties.
B. But she is always forget . And we don't see eye to eye with each other on many things. She doesn't like the pop music. She hates me to surf Internet all the evening and she always repeating stories of her life. Sometimes, I'm fade up.
A. This is cal generation gap.
Number two Sugar Dady.
A. You know what? Maria got married last week.
B. So, she finally married her sugur daday.
A. Right, he never tells his age. But I know that his youngest daughter just turn thirty. She works with my sister.
B. My . I guss he is in his sixties. And Maria?
A. Maria is only two years older than his daughter.
B. Fortunately, he is aging well. He looks much younger than his age.
A. Nothing to blame, love is blind.
B. But Maria is by no means to blind to moeny.
Lesson nine Daily Activities.
Core Sentences
1. What is a typical day for you?
2. I usually wake up at six thirty.My husband gets up later than I do. It takes time to get the kids dressed. We have milk and toast for breakfast.
3. Susan drives the children to school in the morning, and picks them up after school.
4. It is time to go to school, hurry up.
5. Davide leaves for work at eight o'clock every morning. And go shopping in a supermarket after geting off work.
6. Grandma prepares a big dinner for us every time visit her house.
7. After lunch, I usually take a nap and then watch a soap opera.
8. Jerry often does his homework to midnight.
9. I am used to going to bed at around eleven, and I fall fast sleep.
10. Lisa enjoys housekeeping, and her husband also helps around the house.
11. I like reading magzines in my spare time.
Dialog Exercises.
Number one Interview with the star sells girl.
A. Good morning, Amender. You are only twenty three, and you are the star sells girl in your store. Congratulations!
B. Thank you.
A. Can you tell us the secret of your success?
B. The secret as you call it. It's work. I get up very early every morning. I walk to work. I work very hard. I'm doing real well in sells and get large amounts of comission. I save every penny to attend a evening class. When I get home after class, I think of the day's work and I make a plan for the next day. I'm tired and crash out soon after I go to bed.
A. Do you like your job?
B. Yes, I like it. It's hard, but I'm used to it.
Number Two Interview with the house wife.
A. So, Linda, what is a typical day for you?
B. I usually get up at around six o'clock. When breakfast is ready, I wake my husband up. Then I dressed the kids up. After breakfast, my husband drives the older kids to school. I stay at home with my baby daughter. I take care of the baby and do the cleaning for most of the morning. In the after noon, when the baby is sleep, I am free to the garden, go shopping or visit some friends. Dinner is usually big and takes time to prepare. After dinner, I play with the kids or watch TV with my husband. I go to bed at around eleven o'clock.
A. Are you used to this kind of life, Linda?
B. I once thought it boring and I found a job. You know what happened? The house was in a mess. My husband and I were too tired to do the house and take care of the kids. So we . It cost more. I quite my job and I realize the house work is also important to work.
Lesson ten Past activities
Core Sentences
1.What did you do last Saturday?
2.Pills went to the cham to work out yesteday.
3.Dans stayed up watching the world cup last night and over slept this morning.
4.I running to an old friend of mine on the street this morning. She didn't recognize me.
5.There were before he got this job.
6.Where is John? John was here a minute ago.
7.Jodie invited some friends to visit her new hourse.
8.Yesterday, we had a good time at David's birthday party.
9.Professor Smith retired two years ago.
10.Mary used to be a diplomat, but now she works in a company.
11.Mr. Couper started a company at the age of twenty-eight.
12.I majored in finance when I was in college.
13.John returned to his hometown five years later.
14.I told you so.
Dialog Excercise
Number one Memories of the past
Jerry and his wife Lin came to the bar when they matched thirty years ago.
Jerry:I used to come here a lot. It was so fun at the time.
Lin:I met you twice here.And you invited me to dance.
Jerry:But you did not recognized me, until I bought you a drink.
Lin: Speaking of drinks, the beers just like water. They are not as fun as before.
Jerry:Sure, this bar was a good palce when we were young.
Number two Yesterday Once More.'
A:Mary, I was superised to read your .
B:Why, because I lost myself. I feel so bad.
Actually not,You are doing the best in the company.You have a stable customer group.
You get higher and higher salary, and you have just become the manager.
You are promising, I hope you can think it over.
A:Shall I put it this way. Two years ago, When I just came here, I really enjoy the job.
I enjoyed trading with my customers. unerstanding their needs, and offerring the best
services and I dreamed for the position I have now.The challendge, the salary, the travelling
all the time, I really wanted to be what I am. But I used to live in a happy family. Every
weekend I had time to share with my wife and my kids. I was crasy about soccer and I had time to stay up
for the games. See now, I'm too busy for always.The kids don't love me as before, my wife is unhappy to ,
. Now I want to be what I was.news:/s/
B:I see, you are really stressed. I had similar experence.When I was just raised to your position. How about to take several days off and take a trip with your family.See me after that.
Lesson Eleven Furture Acitivities.
Core Sentences
1. What will you do when you grow up? I will open a bar when I have enougth money.
2. Alan is going back to the US during the summer vocation.He will be back in four weeks.
3. She is about to leave for Paris.
4. What you going to do tommorow?
5. A Professor will lecture at the school auditor. He will forcus on the ladys development of Canada.
6. I am going to buy a ticket for the rocking roll concert.
7. There will be an international conference in Beijing next month.I will be pride to a volunteer translator.
8. Did you know what you going to do before your graduated?
9. I never imagined that I will become a teacher.
10. It is going to rain,take your rain coat with you.
11. I am leaving, thank you for having us here tonight.
Dialog Excercises
Number One Busy weekends
A. It's Saturday tomorrow, did you have any plans?
B. Busy as usual, I will send Ani to her piano class at nigh tomorrow morning. And then take my to hospital.Besides, I will make a birthday cake for Lin. Tomorrow is her fifth year birthday.
A. Why isn't Jhon give your hand?
B. An International meeting is going to be held in Beijing next week. He is leaving for Beijin tomorrow. And will be back in two weeks.
A. I see,give me a call if you need any help.
Number two Plans for the weekend.
A. Wendy, any plan for the coming weekend?
B. Yes, I've been working so hard the whole week.So I'm going to take a trip to boston.
A. Why are you going there?
B. Where, one of my best friends is getting married the Sunday.I'm going to be her bridsmaid. I'll go shoping right after work. I'll buy some clothes and . Will you go with me and give me some advice?
A. Ok, but first I'll have to finish the document here.
Lesson Twelve, Weather
Core Sentences
1. Nice day, isn't it.
2. What a louse day.
3. How do you like the weather today?
4. It is and hot. It looks like a stormy is coming.
5. How was it yesterday? It was blowing hard.
6. What will the weather be like tomorrow?
7. The weather forecaster says that it is going to rain tomorrow.
8. The weather man said that a thunder storm is hiting us these days.
9. It has been cloudy all morning, and now it is raining cats and dogs.
10. It will probably clear up tomorrow.
11. What's the temperature today?
12. The lowest temperature can drop to thirty degrees Celsius below zero. It's several degrees lower in the evening that in the daytime.
Dialog Exerciese
Number one Temperature
A. It is hot inside, isn't it.
B. Sure, the thermometer is on the wall by your side. What's the temperature?
A. Around thirty.
B. How is the weather outside?
A. It's sunny and warm. It's a good day for a pinic.
B. But the weather forecaster says it will rain this afternoon.
Number two A Snow Day.
Jaims is knocking at the door of Theresa's room.
A. Theresa, wake up. It is snowing heavily outside.
B. Stop me, Jaims. I told you I did my homework till midnight.
A. I know, but the snow is so thick, then we can go make a snow man.
B. That's no superise. The wheather man said last night that a is hitting us these days.
A. See, I've got a carrier, two black buttons, a and a , all is ready.
B. Ok, let's go. I need to relax for a while anyway.
A. it is nice in cold today.
B. Wait, Jaims. The temperature has dropped to twelve degrees below zero today. Mum told me not let you paly out on such a cold day. Let's go back or I'll tell mama.
Lesson Thirteen. Family
Core Sentences.
1. How many people are there in your family?
2. I've got two sisters and one brother.
3. Sam and Tony are twins.
4. Robert was up in a single parent household.
5. Richard comes from well family.
6. I have a close family.we love each other.
7. His parents always quarrel with each other.
8. My father is a and he is very strict with us.
9. There are more and more families in big cities.
10. What do your parents do?
11. My father is the bread owner.
12. Rick is an only child. Her great grandpa is still living.
13. My parents grew up in the countryside. We moved to the city when I was just five.
Dialog Exercise
Number one Talks about family.
A. How many people are there in your family?
B. Four, my father, my mother, my brother and I. We are geting on very well.
A. What do you parents do?
B. My father is professor, he is strict with us. My mother works in a hotel, and she loves us a lot.
A. How old is your borther?
B. He is twenty five, three years older than I am.He is a soldier.
A. Do you have any grandparents?
B. My grandpa on my father side is still living. But he dosen't live with us.
Nuber Two Introduction of the Family
A. How many are there in your family, Eleen?
B. There are three of us in my family.
A. So you are the only child in your family.
B. Yes, and you?
A. There are fives in my family.
B. Are you the youngest?
A. No, I'm not. My brother Jaims is the oldest, and my sister Cleo is the youngest.
B. So you are the second child of your family. How old is your brother?
A. He is going to be twenty tomorrow.
B. Please tell him Happy Birthday.
A. Thank you, I'll tell him.
Lesson Fourteen Date
Core Sentences
1. What day is today?
2. It is Monday.
3. What is the date today?
4. Today is Oct. 31, 2002.
5. The American day of independence is on July 1.
6. Mother's day is the second Sunday in May.
7. In what month will the meeting be held?
8. It will be held in the later half of June.
9. When were you born?
10. I was born on Oct. 1, 1981.
11. Hollowing starts on the evening of Oct. 31.
12. We were together at school at this time last year.
13. Where will you be at this time next year?
14. I think I'll be spending my holiday in Australia next month.
15. I took a trip to Hongkong in 1980.
16. The spring festival is the first day of the first month in a lunar year.
Dialog Exercise
Number one How time flies
A. What day is today?
B. Is Monday. Yesterday was the weekend.
A. What is the date today?
B. Yesterday was the independence day. The independence day is on July 4. So today is July 5.
A. It is already July. I was not here this time half a year ago.
B. Right, you have been here New York for six months.Where will you be this time next year?
Number Two Anniversary
A. Wow, that's a big dinner. Anything special, honey?
B. Look at the calendar, ? Today is..
A. Today is Tuesday. I have another days to hand on?
B. No, no no. I mean what is the date today?
A. Let's see. Today is November 11. Hollowing is Oct. 31. Christmas is Dec. 25, and your birthday is Dec. 15. No, I can't figure it out.
B. Well, what did you do at this time last year?
A. I was take a vocation to Miami beach.
B. What did you do there?
A. I had a good time with all of hot girls. Oh, I met you there.
B. We kissed each other this time last year.
A. Oh yeah. So today is another anniversay , besides the first , hand-in-hand and the other anniversarys.
B. You got it, darling. Today is our first kiss anniversary.
Lesson Fifteen Time
Core Sentences
1. Excuse me, what time do you have? I want set my watch.
2. It's two o'clock (Britsh--British) summer time.
3. My brother is already seven years old, but he can't tell time yet.
4. You watch is fast, and my watch is big slow.
5. The (可能时 cock's或court's）clock keeps very good time.
6. It's a few minutes after seven.
7. You must have reset your watch.
8. Excuse me, but do you have the correct time, please?
9. Sure thing, it is nearly seven thirty.
10. It is very important to be .（听不出来）
11. I was late for school because my watch was broken yesterday.
12. You need an alarm clock to wake you up tomorrow.
13. United fly number 7076 will take off at ten ten AM.
14. The Cafe is open from ten AM to eleven PM.
15. Come on, the train will leave in fifteen minutes.
Dialog Exercises
Number one What time is it?
A. I'm hungery, it must(be) （super--supper ）time.
B. I could eat a horse. What time is it? I don't have a watch with me.
A. It is only half past five.
B. Is your watch slow?
A. Oh, my watch stopped. I must have forgotten to it last night.
B. Check (you --your)mobile phone.
A. Ok, mine, it's already six thirty.
B. Is this the correct time?
A. I think so, I set it by the radio last night.
Number two Waiting for the ( bus--shadowbus或shuttle bus google上有).
A. Have you a watch?
B. Yes, it's six forty.
A. Mine is six forty, too.
B. Both watches are correct.
A. I'm glad I'm early today. I don't want to be late again.
B. We won't be late today, the bus will come in fifteen minutes.
A. Our bus will be late.
B. Why?
A. His watch is twenty minutes late, I set it.
（late 后面又没有r 我现在还没搞清，还有几十几的数字应该有－连接吧）
Lesson Sixteen Asking for help
Core sentences
1. Can I help you?
2. Just what I need.
3. Would you please do me a favor?
4. I'd be glad to, what can I do?
5. Sorry, could you waint a minute? I'm tied up now.
6. Please don't bother me. Can't you see I'm busy.
7. Would you please pick up the ?
8. Here is the . Would that do?
9. Wouldn't you copy the conract?
10. I want to download this file from the Internet. Would you minde if I use your computer this evening?
11. It is ok if you take care of it.
12. Thanks a lot for your help.
13. That's very kind of you.
14. I owe your one.
Dialog Exercises
Number one Make a cake.
A. Maisa, would you do me a faveor?
B. Sorry, a minute please I'm answering a call.
A. Sandy, what do you want me to do?
B. See, I'm trying to make a cake. Here is the . I need two cups of flour, one teaspoon of cinema, two egges. Will you bring me two eggs from the refrigerator?
A. Sure, anything else I can do for you?
B. Yes, put the egg in one bowl, and another?
A. Why are you makeing a cake?
B. Maisa, forget todday is Lorri's birthday. I want to give him a happy surprise.
A. Ok, I'll keep it a secret.
Number two. Office conversation
A. Marry, will you do me a favor?
B. I'm busy painting a material. Will you wait a moment?
A. While, what do you want me to do?
B. Will you call Mr. Righ tell him tomorrow afternoon's meeting is cancled.
A. Ok, I'll see to it.
B. After that, can you come to my office? I want to talk about the report you haned in last week.
A. Sure, I will.
B. Another favor, will you book two tickets for the concert tonight?
A. When?
B. Anytime after work. One favor, are you free tonight? Will you go the concert with my wife?
Lesson Seventeen Housework
Core Sentences
1. We always do the housekeeping in the weekend.
2. I want to hang the map on the wall.
3. Will you hold up the map straight while I it up.
4. Hand me the hammer and nail please.
5. The lock to the door is , and the key will turn.
6. The window is broken so I need fix it.
7. Turn on the please.
8. The tap is off, but it still dropping water.
9. We need a washing machine, the old one doesn't work.
10. There is a spoll on the celling.
11. She forgot to turn off the tap, and water flood the kichen.
12. Mr. John services his car on Saturdays.
13. Jenny works as baby-sitter in her free time.
14. The Browns hire a housekeeper to manage .
15. My younger brother has got a part time job as a newspaper boy.
Dialog Exercises
Number one Hang a picture.
A. Will you do me a favor?
B. Sure, what do you want me to do?
A. Will you help me to hang the paiting? Hold the paiting while I nail it on the wall.
B. Ok.
A. Hand me the hammer and the nails.
B. Here you are.
A. How do is that look? Is it straight?
B. Yes, it is straight but it's upside down.
Number Two A Short Leave.
A. My mother is ill and I'll go this afternoon to see her.I'll stay to she is better.
B. Don't worry dear, I'll take care the house.
A. I hope so, Berry.There are a few things to be done while I'm away.
B. Fine, what are they?
A. First, the window to back door is broken, you need to fix it. Second, leave your dirty short at the . Third, we are out of coffee, milk and butter, go to the supermarket to get some. On the way, would you stop at the super and get my brown boots? Forth, the garden. Fifth, put the garbage in the backyard. Six, the nurseman will come on Saturday morning, be sure to give him money.Seven, give the dog something to eat. Eighth, pait the front door. Nineth, I'll call you when I think of it.
B. Oh, Mary, I do hope your mother will be well very soon.
Lesson Eighteen, Continuous Activities.
Core Sentences
1. What are you doing?
2. Judy is playing the piano in her room now.
3. I ring in the door bell, but nobody answered. Jim is too in his computer game to hear.
4. My brother is preparing for his final exam.
5. Mr. copper is brushing his French for the France trip.
6. I was sleeping this morning when the telephone rang.
7. Your mother was calling to ask if you are at the Sunday School.
8. She is always making a .
9. I'm wondering if you can speak English.
10. What were you doing the whole morning?
11. AF flight number 123 is checking in at the moment, please hurry up.
12. I have been learning English for six years, and nowaday I'm working hard to improve my spoken English.
13. You are driving me mad.
Dialog Exercises
Number One, Football Fan
A. What' are you doing?
B. I'm packing.
A. Why are you packing?
B. I'm leaving.
A. Why are you leaving?
B. When the world cup is on, you are watching TV everyday, and you never talk to me.
A. Don't make a .
B. I'm take the train tomorrow morning, I will not be back.
A. You are driving me crazy.
Number Two, On the Phone.
A. Hi, this is Mark speaking. Is that Lewis?
B. Oh, is you. Have you got a watch to see the time. It's midnight.
A. I am sorry, Lewis. But I have to ask for your help.
B. What's up?
A. I roommate Jack is going for his singing contest next week. His so observed that he watches the vedio tapes everyday till two or three in the morning. He gets up and start singing again early in the morning. Can you hear? He is singing right now. He has been singing the same song for the whole evening.
B. I understand, so you can't bare.
A. Shall I sleep over to your place tonight? I'm going bananas.
B. Ok, Ok. Come over and take care on your way.
Lesson Nineteen Finished Activities
Core Sentences
1. Have you ever been to Britain?
2. I have been to London twice.
3. Tim has discussed his paper with his supervisor.
4. He has been watch TV for two hours.
5. Have you send postcard to your uncle. I told Maggy to send it for me.
6. Havn't I told you the address to the letter might be wrong?
7. I should have checked.
8. You might have her were dismissed.
9. You must have got the news that postage is going to be raised.
10. Peter had thought a lot about quiting before he did it.
11. He had become a Olympic champion by the age of twenty.
12. Beijing sucessfuly won the for the 2008 Olympic games.
13. It has tried eight years before, but failure.
14. Have sucessfully concluded their project, Melissa is spending her holiday in Singapore.
Dialog Exercises
Number One, Dismiss an Employee
A. I havn't seen Tade for a week. What's wrong with him?
B. Havn't you heard he quited his job.
A. No, how is that?
B. He quited his job last week. And he had thought a lot about it before has resignation.
A. He has been working here for thirty years.
B. But the boss has been finding faults with him ever since he lost our biggest customer.
A. I thought the boss hitting just because he was late for five minutes.
B. It might be a blessing he has landed a better job with a big company.
A. That's a relief. Tade is such a nice guy and he has been so nice to us.
Number Two, Take a vocation to the sea shore.
A. Joe, long time no see. How is going?
B. Terrific. I have just been back from the Miami beach.
A. I have notice you look .
B. Thanks, the place is just . Beautiful things, pleasant weather, friend people, I have heard a lot of about it. I'll surely go there someday. I bet you won't be sorry for that. What about you?
A. Owe, just as usual. I have been tide up with project for so long.
B. I thought you've finished it.
A. None, the board always changes the plan at the last minute.
B. I would be crasy.
A. I am. Oh, Joe, I have got to go now. I have a meeting half an hour. Give my regards to Sally and the kids.
B. Bye, I'll call you later.
Lesson Twenty, Marriage
Core Sentences
1. My elder sister is married, but she doesn't want start a family yet.
2. She gets on well with her mother in law.
3. They had a baby last year.
4. Tomorrow will be our fifth wedding anniversay.
5. My aunt is expecting a baby now.
6. My younger brother is in .
7. Her fiance is Davide, a business man.
8. John is still at the university, he is single.
9. Aunt Lucy has been alone since her husband passed away last year.
10. Uncle Michale married twice. He has two stepsons.
11. He got divorced from her last year, married her this year.
12. Daniel has another woman on the side,but his wife is totally unaware.
13. Some young people in the west fear marriage, and would rather cohabitated.
14. Do you have any here in the states?
15. I still keeping in touch with my cousins in Britain.
Dialog Exercises
Number one, Marriage Proposal
As the French and SAS. Michelle, long time were wrote. Marriage can be compared to a cage. the birds outside despire to get in, and those were thing despire to get out. See the pair of birds.
A. Lily, see we have known each other for three years.
B. Yeah, how time flys.
A. Where, have you ever thought of ending this kind of relationship?
B. What you mean? You have someone on the side?
A. I mean marry me.
B. I love you, but I don't want a kid. I don't feel like taking care of kids.
A. My mother will.
B. I cannot get on well with your mother. I don't want to live with her.
A. Do girl have the bargain of everything?
Number two, Aunt Caroline
A. I've got a letter from Aunt Caroline. You remember her, don't you, Davide? We stayed in her house in Florida during our honeymoon.
B. Yes, I remember. She just divorced them. She remarried a doctor later, didn't she.
A. That's right. She married twice, and has children from each marriage.
B. Uncle Phill, the doctor was married before, too. He has four children from his first marriage. He and aunt Caroline have three.
A. Then they are all your cousins.
B. I call them all cousins, all of aunt Caroline's children are my second cousins.But uncle Phill's children from his first marriage are not relatives of mine.
A. What are they to each other?
B. Let's see. Aunt Caroline's children from her first marriage are uncle Pill's stepchildren. Aunt Caroline is his children's stepmother. The children are stepbrothers and stepsisters.
A. I've never understood that. I thought they were half brothers and half sisters.
B. No, half brothers and half sisters have the same mother or fathor. Aunt Caroline and uncle Pill's children are half brothers and half sisters to the other children.
A. It's very confusion.
B. Anyway, aunt Caroline says in her letter that they will all come to visit us next Saturday.
A. What, I never know who is who.
Lesson Twenty-one, Asking for directions
Core Sentences
1. Excuse me, is there a cafe nearby?
2. Could you tell me the way to the Tian an men Square?
3. Just go straight ahead,and turn left at the first crossing. You can't miss it.
4. Can I go by bus?
5. You can take the subway to get there.
6. It's on my way. I'll walk you there.
7. Sorry, I'm new here, too.
8. What's your address?
9. Go this way, follow the road back for about five hundreds meters.
10. The museum is oppsite the great hall of people.
11. The park is just on the left side of this street.
12. The plaza is located in the downtown area.
13. How far is it from Benjing hotel to the Paris museum?
14. It takes five minutes to get there by taxi.
Dialog Exercises
Number one, Getting directions to a thailand restaurant
A. Excuse me?
B. Sure, May I help you?
A. I want to go the nearest Thailand restaurant. Will you tell me how I can get there?
B. Sure, Let me see. There are several Thai restaurants around here. It is only five minutes walk. But I do suggest that you go to the best one, called Gold Sun.
A. Gold Sun, that sounds nice. Where is it?
B. Remember the supermarket you are at yesterday. It's just oppsite the supermarket.
A. I took taxi there yesterday. It's near.
B. You can walk actually. It is no distance at all.
A. Good idea. Perhaps I can enjoy the theme. Is there a sign there?
B. Sure, there is a big sign saying Gold Sun.
A. I'm sure I can find it. Thank you.
B. You're welcome.
Number two, the water bridge.
A. Where is the station?
B. It's near, but which way shall we take?
A. Look, there is a policeman. Let's ask him the way.
B. All right. Excuse me, Sir? Can you tell us the way to water station?
C. Yes, walk down this road, take the first turning on the left. Then walk until you come to the river and..
A. The river?
C. Yes, when you come through it. There is the sign Water bridge. Just walk to across it. Follow the sign it says to water station. You can't miss it.
A. And is it very far? I mean how long take to walk there?
C. a.. about fifteen minutes if you walk quickly.
A. Can we get there by bus?
C. No, there is no through bus there, I'm afraid.
A. Thanks, anyways.We will take the taxi.
Lesson Twenty-two, Language
Core Sentences
1. Do you speak English?
2. I'm profession in English, and I can speak a little German.
3. My English still needs work.
4. How long have you been study Spanish?
5. What is your mother tone?
6. is her native language, but she speak Franch fluently, too.
7. How many language do you speak?
8. I can read and write in three languages.
9. How well do you know Chinese?
10. She speaks with strong accent.
11. Lots of foreinger have trouble writing Chinese character.
12. Everyone makes mistakes when they are learning to speak.
13. As for me, reciting is centre to mastering a foreign language.
14. Will you slow down? I can't follow you.
15. What do you mean by Chinese Characteristics?
Dialog Exercises
Number one, Speakin a foreign language
A. Do you speak French?
B. Your bets. I was born in Quebec, and French is my mother tone.
A. Really, I thought English was your mother language,because you spoke very good English with the reporter just now. You sound a native speaker. Where did you learn it?
B. Quebec is a bilingual region you know. I speak French at home, but we have to choose English class at school. I'm profession in English.
A. How many diffrent tone do you speak?
B. Besides French and English, I am crazy about Chinese these days. It is so strange to me.
A. Woh, then you are a trilingual. How long have you been learning Chinese?
B. Since I came here two weeks ago. I can speak a little. But I have trouble reading and writing. Chinese characters are like pictures.
A. I can understand. People say Chinese is one of the most diffault languages in the world.
B. You can say that again. The is a headache for me. Let alone the trick strokes in writing Chinese characters.
A. Practise makes perfect. Maybe we can help each other.How do you say to it if you help me with my French,and I help you with your Chinese?
B. Mavry Idea. I coudn't agree with you more. That's a deal.
Number Three, Asking for the way
A. Excuse me, Sir. Do you speak English?
B. Sure, almost everyone speaks in .
A. Do you know the way to the garden's restaurant?
B. Yes, of course. Follow your nose until you get the round about.
A. Sorry, will you speak more slowly? I can't follow you.
B. Ok, you go straight on, and then you can see the round about.
A. Excuse me. What's a round about mean?
B. Ok, a round about is traffic circle? Then you first turn left and walk on until you see the traffic light. Then turn right.
A. Sorry, I don't understand. My English needs work.
B. Do you speak other languages? I can also speak German.
A. It helps if you speak Chinese. Thank you anyway, Sir. I think I will take a taxi.
Lesson Twenty-three,Neighborhood
Core Sentences
1. I have lived at twenty-four university street for twenty years.
2. Great changes have taken place in the neighborhood for the past decade.
3. There are used to be a pop store on the corner, now it is replaced by a supermarket.
4. There are clinics, schools and other services in this community.
5. Mr. White is my neighbor, we live on the same street.
6. The apartment next door has been for long time.
7. My neighbors me from time to time.
8. Kilven has a green , his garden is a sea of flower.
9. Mrs. Cooper is very hospitable, and always keep her house open.
10. My neighbor will take care of our house if we take a vocation out.
11. The kids in the neighborhood always jump across the defence into his garden.
12. Jacky is a Hi-Fi junkie, and always keep his stero on as loud as possible.
13. Lots of ever green trees have been planted along the roads.
14. There are tower building of the steet.
Dialog Exercise
Number one, a telephone call from a neighbor.
The telephone is ringing. Judy picks up the receiver.
A. Hello, Judy is speaking. Who is calling, please?
B. This is Phiana, Judy. I'm sorry to call you late, but I want you do me favor.
A. Oh, it's all right. How can I help you?
B. I'm taking a trip to to see my mother in law tomorrow. She just broke her leg, and needs help. It came out a sudden, Judy. I wasnt' prepared.
A. I'm sorry to hear that, Phianna. Can I help you?
B. Yes, when I'm away. Will you take care of my dog?
A. No problem, I love Peter.
B. And the garden? I know you have a green sun. Will you help me the garden? Besides, I don't want Kids to jump across the fence into the garden.
A. I'm try my best.
B. And as the house might be empty for a while, will you tell the milkman and the newspaper boy to stop delivery?
A. I will. I hope everything as fine as you .
B. It's very kind of you, Judy. Thanks a million.
Number two, A new neighber visits.
A. Good evening, Mrs. Bill. We met last week at the church. I'm your new neighbor, Bill, Clerk.
B. Oh, Mr. Clerk. Welcome to my house. Come on in.
A. I'm sorry to bother you. But I'd like to ask you some questions.
B. I'm never too busy to help a neighbor, Mr. Clerk. What would you like to know?
A. Well, first, will you tell me what time the milkman comes? When will the newspaper boy come every morning? And which day are the letters delivered?
B. That's simple. The milk and newspaper comes every morning at around six thirty. The postman will be here every Thursday afternoon.
A. Are there any clinics nearby?
B. Sure, I have lived in this community for around ten years. And I do love it. There are clinics, stores, schools, churches, post offices and other services here. The clinic is just oppsite the street, oppsite the post office. It is open around o'clock.
A. Thank you very much for your help, Mrs. Bill. En.. there is something else. I have some noddie boys, Mrs. Bill. They jumped across of the fense yesterday and made a mess of your garden. My wife and I are very sorry about that.
B. Ha, Oh, there are your boys. It doesn't matter. Tell your wife and your kids to in on me whenever they have time. By the way, There is another thing I must get , too.
A. What's that?
B. Your stereo system must be the best quality. They are so loud that I can hear clearly.
A. The boys again. I'm very sorry, Mrs. Bill. I'll see to it.
Lesson Twenty four, Seasons.
Core Sentences
1. How many seasons are there in your regions?
2. We have shapr distinction between the seasons. January and February are the coldest time of the year for people in the northen Hamesphere. Winter comes early this year, and it becomes chilly in early November.In spring, there is a lot of winds. Trees turn green, and flowers start to blossom.
3. often visits our region in summer.
4. There is a flood in the river basin in the south this summer.
5. The northen part is suffering from . It rains every two or three days.
6. The island is green and warm all year around.
7. In winter, days are short, and nights are long.
8. Winter is sean of holidays.
9. The climate is mild because the warm air from the west.
10. When Brazil comes into winter, we can only stay at home all day long.
Dialog Exercise
Number One, Talks about seasons
A. Li Hua, What's the climate like in your hometown?
B. I'm from Beijing. Beijing has a pleasant climate. It is warm in spring, and cool in autumn. I like sharp distinctions between seasons.
A. Is hot in Beijing in summer?
B. Yes, but not as hot as here.It rains a lot in summer in Beijing.
A. Which season do you like best?
B. Autumn, autumn is the best season of the year in Beijing.
A. I like Autumn, too.In my hometown, autumn is the best time of the year.
Number two, The most beautiful places.
A. Nice day, isn't it.
B. Yes, spring has arrived.
A. Alvin, what is the most beautiful place around the country in spring?
B. Go to the south of the Yangzhou river, It is warm and sunny. Trees are , and flowers are blossoming.
A. I see. So, what is the most beautiful place in summer then?
B. It's usually rather hot in most area in China. So people go northeast China in summer.Where the climate is mild.
A. And winter?
B. As north China is covered by ice and snow. People travel to Hainan island, the southest of China. It is warm and , and sunny. You can even take sun bavin on the beach.
Lesson Twenty five, Injury
Core Sentences
1. What's the matter with you?
2. I don't feel very well because I had a .
3. How did you break your arm?
4. Stella fell of the bag, and splent her .
5. Steve is injured in the car accident.
6. I have pain in the back.
8. I walked the whole day, and my feet hurt.
9. Sean was stung by the bee, and his faces swollen.
10. My muscles were after the one hundred meter dash
11. Paul got a cut on his arm,and it is bleeding.
12. Put the around your wounded finger. Don't move, I will calling the doctor.
13. Go see a doctoer soon.
14. Watch your step, and don't slip again.
15. My pains are gone after a sound sleep.
Dialog Exercise
Number One, In a park
A. Are you all right, mom?
B. I , and my ankle were .It hurts, I cannot move.
A. It seems you should go to a hospital soon.
B. Is there a hospital nearby?
A. Shall I help you out of the park first, then I'll call a tax for you?
B. It is so nice of you to help.
A. Stay here in the bench, I'll go and get a tax.
B. Thank you so much.
Number two, on the way home after an evening party
A. We've got to hurry up, Julie, it's almost midnight.
B. Sorry, but my feets hurt so much.
A. What's wrong?
B. I was last Friday. I was walking a class when a man rush to me and heat me in the face.
A. That's real bad. Then what happened?
B. He robbed my purse, and I my anker.
A. Did you go see a doctor?
B. I stayed at home these days, and the paints are almost gone.
A. Did you dial up 911?
B. Ye, I reported the robbery later, they said this robbery keeps happening all these days.
A. Oh, really. We got watch out on it. Shall we call a tax now?
Lesson Twenty six, traffic
Core Sentences
1. Why are you so late today?
2. We were cut in a traffic jam this morning.
3. The traffic is always terrible during rush hours.
4. This express way links two major cities of the state.
5. The flier was under repair, and we had to make a .
6. The road was blocked because of a car crash.
7. There are hundreds of gas stations in the city.
8. My car broke down on the way home.
9. I had a fly tire this morning.
10. Tim is upside minded and hit the back of another car.
11. Runing the red light is to be find by the police.
12. David got a car speeding by a .
13. Draving after drinking is extreme dangers.
14. You must fasten the seat belt while driving.
15. In China, cars go along the right side of the road.
Dialog Exercise
Nubmer one, excuses
A. You are two hours late, Jack. What is the excuse for this time?
B. Where, I.. I'm in a heavy traffic. All cars . I didn't know the flier over.
A. The flier over is under a repair. You had to make a .That was the excuse yesterday.
B. Where, my car broke down on the way.
A. This excuse is welling thing.
B. I drove to fast and was cut by the cup. I..
A. I up, Jack. Go to work now. Don't let it happen again.
Number Two, Car crash.
A. Mrs. Fortune never comes alone. Angela lost her wallet last week.And she had a car accident this week.
B. I feel sorry for her. Where did she catch it?
A. At the corner of Oxford street.
B. Was it serious?
A. Fortunately, she was immediately sent to the hospital.Now, she can only stay in bed all day.
B. How come she had an accident. She was always careful.
A. But not the one who hit her. He was drunk.
B. It is dangerous to drive a car after dringing.
Number Three, Late for a while
A. Hello?
B. Hello, where to?
A. Do you think we can get to the Welled hotel before nine o'clock?
B. , you know the bad traffic in the rush hours.
A. We should make it if the lights are with us.Hurry up, I'm going to be late. Dammit, we are in a major traffic jam. What's wrong?
B. The road was blocked because of a car crash.
A. Can we make a ?
B. Not now, I'm afraid. Take it easy, Sir. At least, we car moving.
