重点单词

catch on fire (开始燃烧）美[kætʃ ɑːn ˈfaɪər]

consulate （领事馆）美[ˈkɑːnsələt]

hoop[huːp]箍; 环; 圈; (篮球)  篮圈，篮框;  (旧时儿玩的)大环子;(马戏团用的) 圈;

individual   美                                                                                                [ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl]  单独的;个别的；一个人的 ；独特的 /个人；有个性的人

nightmare美[ˈnaɪtmer]梦魇、噩梦、可怕的经历

plumber美[ˈplʌmər]管工、水暖工

Paul's Trip plan1

In six weeks, Paul is going on a trip.

He is going to Japan and China.

There are a couple of reasons for the trip.

One reason is for business.

He is thinking about starting restaurants in both countries.

The other reason is for pleasure.

He enjoys travelling and he’d like to visit some friends.

Yesterday he went online and made airline reservations.

There were plenty of seats on the plane, so it was easy.

He also got a good discount.

Unfortunately, he needs a new passport.

His old passport is expiring next week.

This is something he didn’t expect.

Getting a new passport will take at least a week.

He needs to apply（申请，请求） for one（a new pastport)  right away.

Paul also needs a visa to enter China.

The last time he went to China was 3 years ago.

Getting a visa may also take a week or even two.

So he doesn’t have much time.

He needs to hurry.

He can’t get the visa until he gets his new passport.

He’ll have to go to the Chinese consulate in Toronto.

Hopefully, there won’t be any delays.

Paul's Trip plan2

Paul has several friends in each country.

One of his best friends lives near Mount Fuji. 

His friend lives near a beautiful lake about 3 hours from Tokyo. 

His friend is a great cook and owns a little restaurant.

The restaurant is located on the hill above the lake. 

It has a wonderful view and the food is wonderful.

Paul is looking forward to eating there.

Then he will spend the night at his friend’s house. 

One way to get to his friend’s house is to go by train. 

If he takes the train, his friend will meet him at the train station. 

There's a train station about half an hour from his friend’s house. 

On the other hand, he may decide to go by car.

He can rent a car for a few days and see more of the country.

He can use a GPS to help him with directions.

He doesn’t speak Japanese so the directions need to be in English.

In china, Paul has a good friend who lives in Beijing. 

They studied at the same university in Canada more than 15 years ago.

His Chinese friend wants to help Paul with his business. 

His  friend has lots of business experience.

His friend can help Paul learn about doing business in China. 

Paul knows there is a lot to learn. 

He will certainly need his friend’s help. 

While in Beijing, they plan to visit several Italian restaurants.

They may meet with some of the owners too, but it isn’t certain yet.

Most of the owners are Chinese. 

One or two of them may want to do business with Paul. 

If he has time, he may go to the Great Wall of China.

It’s a few hours outside of Beijing by car.

Altogether, the trip may take 3 or more weeks.

Paul still isn’t sure how long he will stay in each country. 

He may spend a week in Japan and 2 weeks in China.

He may decide to stay longer. 

Everything depends on his friends.

He expects to get more information from them in the next day or two.

A Nightmare

What’s the matter? You look really tired today.

I’m tired. I didn’t sleep well last night.

Bad dream?

Yes.Exactly. I had a terrible dream,a real nightmare.

So it woke you up.

Yes, it woke me up. I was really scared.

I’ve had those kinds of dreams too.

It was so scary that I was afraid to go back to sleep.

Was something chasing you?

No, nothing was chasing me but I was falling. I was falling faster and faster and it was dark.

I couldn’t see or hear anything.

Can you remember anything else?

Yes, I remember now. in my dream, I was screaming but that was no sound. 

I thought I was going to die at any second.

Wow, that is scary. 

So what did you do when you woke up?

I didn’t want to go back to sleep so I checked the news online. Then I played a game.

You didn’t go back to sleep?

Actually, I got so tired playing the game that I fell asleep.

Well,at least you got some sleep. Some sleep is better than no sleep.

I guess so, but I’m still tired.I hope I can get through the day.

Have a good lunch and then work out in the afternoon.

Thanks, I’m already feeling a bit better.

Hey look, the boss is coming!  Look like you’re working hard.

She fell asleep while playing a game online.

Toilet Trobule

Hey, what’s that awful smell?

The toilet is broken in the men’s bathroom.

Wow. I can’t work when it smells this bad.

I need some fresh air.

OK, let’s take a break and go out for a walk.

Get your computer and we can work at a coffee shop.

Good idea. When do you think it will be cleaned up?

A plumber is coming and he should be here soon.

By the time we get back, the smell should be gone.

That’s one job that I wouldn’t want.

I hate to be around bad smells.

What about you?

Me too. I wouldn’t want to be a plumber.

There are lots of jobs that Iwouldn’t want.

We can talk about that later.

Get your computer and let’s get out of here.