L3-U3-P3-1 Listening : Harry’s Business Trip 1

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Harry’s Business Trip 1

Harry is on a business trip.

Yesterday he was supposed to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai.

However, things didn’t turn out the way they were supposed to.

In fact, nothing went the way it was supposed to.

Everything went wrong and he didn’t get on his flight.

As a result, he is still in San Francisco.

What was he supposed to do yesterday? - Yesterday he was supposed to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai.

In fact, nothing went the way it was supposed to.

The following is a summary of what happened.

Yesterday morning he got up as usual and had breakfast.

Everything seemed to be fine and he was looking forward to the trip.

He was just about to check out of his hotel when he felt a pain.

It was a pain in his lower back.

It was a dull pain at first -- not too bad.

So he didn’t worry about it and checked out of the hotel.

Then he got on the shuttle bus to the airport.

When did he first feel a pain? - He was just about to check out of his hotel when he felt a pain.

He was just about to check out of his hotel when he felt a pain.

About halfway to the airport, the pain in his back started to get worse.

It was a growing pain, and he was beginning to worry.

Soon it was difficult for him to sit in his seat.

The pain was getting worse.

He wanted to lie down.

He started to sweat and breathe quickly.

He was in real pain then.

On a scale of 1 to 10, the pain was an 8.

When did the pain start to get worse? - About halfway to the airport, the pain in his back started to get worse.

It was a growing pain, and he was beginning to worry.

In fact, nothing went the way it was supposed to.

He started to sweat and breathe quickly.

Yesterday he was supposed to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai.

About halfway to the airport, the pain in his back started to get worse.

When the bus got to the airport, the bus driver helped him get off.

It was difficult for him to walk, but he finally made it to the terminal.

Inside the terminal, he went to the men’s bathroom.

He went to the toilet, but that didn’t help.

Instead of improving, his felt dizzy, and he threw up.

By now he was wet from all his sweating.

He knew he couldn’t get on his flight.

How did he feel after he went to the toilet? - After going to the toilet, his felt dizzy and he threw up.

He knew he couldn’t get on his flight.

It was a growing pain, and he was beginning to worry.

When the bus got to the airport, the bus driver helped him get off.

L3-U3-P3-2 Listening : Harry’s Business Trip 2

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Harry’s Business Trip 2

He used his phone to call the airline.

He explained the situation and cancelled his reservation.

Then he called 911 for emergency help.

911 is the emergency number to call for help in the United States.

What did he use to contact the airline? - He used his phone to call the airline.

He explained the situation and cancelled his reservation.

An ambulance arrived about ten minutes after he called.

By then he was in so much pain that he could barely walk.

Once inside the ambulance, they gave him oxygen to help him breathe.

But the pain was still terrible.

Then they drove him to a hospital near the airport.

Luckily, the hospital was on his health plan.

That means his health insurance is supposed to pay for everything.

Medical costs in the United States are very high.

How long did it take for the ambulance to arrive? - An ambulance arrived about ten minutes after he called.

Where did the ambulance take him? -The ambulance drove him to a hospital near the airport.

That means his health insurance is supposed to pay for everything.

He used his phone to call the airline.

An ambulance arrived about ten minutes after he called.

His health insurance is supposed to pay for his medical costs.

Once inside the ambulance, they gave him oxygen to help him breathe.

When he arrived at the hospital, he was taken to the emergency room.

After some tests, a doctor told him he had a kidney stone.

It was a very small stone, but it caused a lot of pain.

It was passing through a small tube in his body, from his kidney to his bladder.

The pain would go away once it got to his bladder.

Until then, he had to take pain medicine to reduce the pain.

Where was he taken when he got to the hospital?  - When he arrived at the hospital, he was taken to the emergency room.

What was causing the pain? - A kidney stone was causing the pain.

Until then, he had to take pain medicine to reduce the pain.

Harry didn’t have to stay at hospital for very long.

With the pain medicine, the pain went away very quickly.

He took a taxi back to his hotel and checked in for another night.

Then he called the airline and made a reservation for another flight.

The flight will leave tomorrow.

Until then, he’ll just rest in his hotel.

There may even be a good movie to watch.

Where will he be until his next flight? - He'll stay in his hotel and get some rest until his next flight.

How did he get back to his hotel? - He took a taxi back to his hotel.

He took a taxi back to his hotel and checked in for another night.

So, when you’re traveling, please be prepared for emergencies.

Make sure you have medical insurance.

You never know when something like this can happen to you.

So be prepared.

What should you have before traveling? - It's a good idea to have medical insurance before traveling.

You never know when something like this can happen to you.

Harry didn’t have to stay at hospital for very long.

When he arrived at the hospital, he was taken to the emergency room.

It was a very small stone, but it caused a lot of pain.

You never know when something like this can happen to you.

L3-U3-P3-3 Vocabulary : Sources of Energy

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Sources of Energy

Solar energy is one of the cleanest and most plentiful sources of energy.

Solar power depends on sunlight, so in cloudy weather and at night, no power is generated.

Wind energy is non-polluting, but it’s only useful in places where there is a lot of wind.

Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy of the wind into mechanical power.

Nuclear energy is efficient and doesn’t produce carbon gases as a waste product.

The dangers of nuclear power include deadly radioactive waste products.

A major source of energy comes from the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil.

When we burn fossil fuels, waste gases, such as CO2 are produced.

Fossil fuels remain the largest source of energy for most counties.

Hydropower comes from the kinetic energy of falling water.

Output is reliable and can be regulated to meet the demand, except during periods of drought.

Which energy source depends on sunlight? - Solar power depends on sunlight, so in cloudy weather and at night, no power is generated.

What can convert the kinetic energy of the wind into mechanical power? - Windy turbines convert the kinetic energy of the wind into mechanical power.

Which energy source produces radioactive waste products? - The dangers of nuclear power include deadly radioactive waste products.

Which energy source comes from the burning of fossil fuels? - Fossil fuels energy comes from the burning of fossil fuels.

Which source of energy depends on falling water?  - Hydropower comes from the kinetic energy of falling water.

Solar power depends on sunlight, so in cloudy weather and at night, no power is generated.

Nuclear energy is efficient and doesn’t produce carbon gases as a waste product.

A major source of energy comes from the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil.

Fossil fuels remain the largest source of energy for most counties.

Hydropower comes from the kinetic energy of falling water.

A major source of energy comes from the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil.

Nuclear energy is efficient and doesn’t produce carbon gases as a waste product.

L3-U3-P3-4 Vocabulary : Types of Words

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Types of Words

Here are some different types of words in English.

Words that are nouns and pronouns are used to represent objects.

A noun or a pronoun can be a person, an animal or a thing, including an idea.

Verbs are used to express actions, such as to sit down or stand up.

We also use verbs to express relationships, such as to love someone or to own something.

We use adjectives to describe objects, such as a tall building.

Adjectives are used with nouns and pronouns, but not with verbs.

We use adverbs to describe actions, such as to run fast or to walk slowly.

Adverbs express the quality of an action, such as how well or poorly something is done.

We use conjunctions to connect things or actions, such as to read and write.

Conjunctions include words such as and, or, because, but and yet.

He is tall and thin.

What type of words are the hightlighted words? - The hightlighted words are adjectives.

I believe in love.

In this sentence, what type of word is the word "love"? - The word "love" in this sentence is a noun.

What type of word is used to describe an object? - We use adjectives to describe objects, such as a tall building.

What type of word is used to represent an object? - Words that are nouns and pronouns are used to represent objects.

We use pronouns to refer to or take place of a noun.

We use conjunctions to connect things or actions, such as to read and write.

Words that are nouns and pronouns are used to represent objects.

We use adjectives to describe objects, such as a tall building.

Verbs are used to express actions, such as to sit down or stand up.

We use adverbs to describe actions, such as to run fast or to walk slowly.

L3-U3-P3-5 Dialogue : Good News & Bad News

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Good News & Bad News

W: Hey, I've got some news, some good news and some bad news.

M: OK, give me the bad news first.

W: We're moving to a new office.

M: When is this going to happen?

W: We're supposed to move at the end of next month.

M: How far away is the new office?

W: We are not sure yet, but it will mean a longer commute for most of us. The new office will probably be on the other side of the city.

M: The commute is already too long for me and I’m not going to change flats. We just bought one.

What did he just buy? - He just bought a new flat.

When are they going to move? - They're supposed to move at the end of next month.

The new office will probably be on the other side of the city.

M: Anyway. What’s the good news?

W: The good news is that we're going to expand. The company is growing, so we’re going to hire more people.

M: Well, I’ve got some news for you too.

W: I hope it’s good news.

M: Well, that depends on your point of view. I’m planning to start my own business.

W: Why? I thought you were happy working here?

M: I like the work, but I’m not learning anything new. I think I can do better on my own.

What is he planning to do? - He is planning to start his own business.

Well, that depends on your point of view.

Well, that depends on your point of view.

I like the work, but I’m not learning anything new.

I’m planning to start my own business.

The commute is already too long for me and I’m not going to change flats.

It will make a longer commute for most of the employees.

M: I was planning to wait a few months. But now that the office is moving, I’m already to make the change.

W: What does your wife think?

M: She is in favor of it and she’ll help me. She’s already designing a website. We’ll work from home at first.

W: So you really are serious about this. You're taking a big risk. Most new businesses fail.

M: Yes, I know. But if I don’t do it now, I never will. I’m tired of working for others.

W: I know what you mean.

What's very risky? - Starting a new business is very risky because most new businesses don't succeed.

What's he serious about? - He's serious about starting his own business.

M: Don’t tell anyone about this okay? It’s still a secret.

W: Sure, I won’t say anything to anybody. I’m sure this will come as a surprise to everyone.

M: I’m sure changing offices will also come as a surprise to people. This is exactly why I want to work on my own. I don’t like these kinds of surprises.

W: You’re right about that. When are you gonna let people know?

M: I’ll make the announcement at the beginning of next month.

What's still a secret? - His decision to leave the company is a secret.

I won’t say anything to anybody.

I think I can do better on my own.

Don’t tell anyone about this okay?

I don’t like these kinds of surprises.

I’m sure this will come as a surprise to everyone.

He'll announce his decision at the beginning of next month.