Last months, Paul went on a trip.

He went to Japan and China.

There were a couple of reasons for the trip. 

One reason for the trip was for business. 

He wanted to start some restaurants in both countries. 

The other reason was for pleasure. 

Paul enjoys traveling,and he wanted to visit some friends.

What was two reasons for his trip?it was for both business and pleasure.

What with he thinking about starting in both countris?some restaurant.

one reason for the trip was for business.

Paul enjoys traveling and he wanted to visit some friends. 

Before leaving on the trip. Paul had several problems.

First, his passport was going to expire.

As a result, he needed to apply for a new passport.

Second, he needed to get a visa to enter China.

In order to apply for a visa, he needed his new passport.

He had six weeks to get everything done.

What did he need before getting the visa?a new passport.

`why did he need a visa?he needed a visa to enter China.

he had six weeks to get everything done.

what did he need before getting a visa?a new passport.

why did he need a visa?he needed a visa to enter China.

in order to apply for a visa,he needed his new passport.

After applying for a new passport it took two weeks to get it.

Once he got the passport, he went to the Chinese Consulate in Toronto and applied for a visa.

He filled out anapplication form and stood in a long line.

He was surprised by how many people were applying for visas.

It took more than an hour to submit his application.

how long did take to see meet application?it took more than an hour to submit it.

why did he go to the chinese consulate?to apply for a visa.

after applying for a new passport it two weeks to get it.

one reason for the trip was for business.

his passport was going to expire.

He had six weeks to get everything done.

In order to apply for a visa, he needed his new passport.

He was surprised by how many people were applying for visas.

He was surprised by how many people were applying for visas.

There were a couple of reasons for the trip. 

He submitted his application for the visa on a Friday.

A week later, he went back to the consulate to pick up his visa.

To his surprise, when he got there the consulate was closed.

The consulate was closed because it was a Chinese holiday.

Paul was angry at himself for not checking the Consulate's website.

On its website the consulate's schedule was posted.

There was a notice saying that the consulate would be closed that day.

on what day of the week did he go to pick up his visa？he went on a friday

Paul was angry at himself for not checking the Consulate's website.

As a result. Paul had to come back the next Monday.

This was because the consulate was closed on weekends.

Finally on Monday, he got the visa and he was ready to go.

When with he finally able to get the visa?on monday

the in was posted on its web

paul was angry at himself for not

3.2.3 Paul's overseas Trip 2

Another problem with the trip was his travel schedule.

He needed to extend his stay in Japan.

One week in Japan wasn't enough.

Three Japanese restaurant owners want to meet with him.

He needed more time for the meetings than a couple of days.

And he didn't want to miss staying with a good friend of his.

Who want to take miss him?3 Japanese restaurant owners.

One week in Japan wasn't enough.

He needed to extend his stay in Japan.

His friend lives near Mount Fuji and owns a great restaurant.

This was one thing Paul didn't want to miss.

As a result, he extended his day in Japan.

Instead of staying for just a week, he decided to stay for 10 days.

How long did he decided in Japan?he decided to stay for 10 days.

As  a result,he extended his stay in Japan.

One week in Japan wasn't enough.

he didn't want to miss staying with a good friend

As a result, he had to change the dates for his stay in China.

The meetings in China were delayed by 3 days.

Instead of arriving on the first of the month. he arrived on the fourth.

The meetings in China were delayed by 3 days.

Fortunately there were no problems with his new schedule in China.

However, there were fewer meetings than he expected.

There wasn't much interest in opening new Italian restaurants.

Still he had one very good meeting.

He met a young Chinese restaurant owner who was interested.

The young man already has a restaurant, but he wants to improve it.

He and Paul liked each other right away.

how many times did Paul meet in young man?they met twice 

He and Paul liked each other righe away.

The young Chinese man's name is Yi.

He is planning to come to see Paul.

They're going to meet late next week in Toronto.

Together they will work on a business plan.

Paul is glad that he took the trip.

He thinks it was a successful and enjoyable trip.

What they going to work on? a business plan.

Paul is glad that he took the trip.

The meetings in China were delayed by 3 days.

Emergency Vehicles 急救车辆

Ambulances are used to transport injured or sick people to a hospital.  

救护车被用来把受伤或生病的人送到医院。

An ambulance has trained medical personnel who can treat injured or sick people. 

救护车已经训练了能够治疗受伤或生病的人的医务人员。

A wheelchair is for people who can’t walk. 

轮椅是给不能走路的人用的。

Wheelchairs have four wheels and are often pushed by people from behind.

 轮椅有四个轮子，通常由人从后面推。

Fire engines are used to fight fires.  

消防车是用来灭火的。

Firefighters like this one often rescue people from burning buildings. 

像这样的消防员经常从燃烧的建筑物中救出人们。

Tow trucks are used to tow cars. 

拖车是用来拖小汽车的。

This tow truck is towing a car to a repair shop.

  这辆拖车正把一辆小汽车拖到修理厂去。

Helicopters are used to rescue people from dangerous places.  

直升飞机被用来从危险的地方救人

This helicopter is lifting someone from a sinking boat. 

这架直升飞机正把人从一艘正在下沉的船上吊起来。

Tow trucks are used to tow cars. 

拖车是用来拖小汽车的。

This tow truck is towing a car to a repair shop.

这辆拖车正把一辆小汽车拖到修理厂去。

This helicopter is lifting someone from a sinking boat. 

这架直升飞机正把人从一艘正在下沉的船上吊起来。

3.2.3 Weather & Activities

This tree is bending over because of the strong wind.

It’s going to be windy for the next few days.

It’s a very clear night so they can look up and see many stars.

There isn’t a single cloud in the sky.

It’s very cold today so they are wearing very warm clothes. 

Without warm clothes, they would freeze to death.

It’s nice to eat ice cream on a hot day.

This mother is buying ice cream for her daughter.

This old man has to wear glasses to read. 

Without reading glasses, he can’t see clearly enough to read.

Without warm clothes, they would freeze to death.

This mother is buying ice cream for her daughter.

It’s going to be windy for the next few days.

Without reading glasses, he can’t see clearly enough to read.