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// (‘重读) (_轻声) (x ~ x连读) (#跟读) (##听读) (+##复习时跟/听读) (xxx下划线是测试题答案) (加粗是对于我的生词)
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L03U01 1-1 Listening (Cathy got up late) 难度※※※
Kathy usually gets up at 6:30, but this morning she didn’t hear her alarm.
As a result she overslept.
She didn’t get up until 7 o'clock, 30 minutes later than usual.
As a result, she didn’t have time to cook breakfast for her children.
##Today Kathy and her kids left home early.
They usually leave home at 7:30, but today the left at 7:15.
## They left home early, because they had to buy breakfast on their way to school.
It usually takes 45 minutes to dive her kids to school, but today it took longer.
It took them longer because they stopped for breakfast along the way.
##It took 15 minutes for them to have breakfast.
##They ate at a little coffee shop, along the side of the road.
After eating breakfast, they got back into their car.
On most days, the traffic isn’t too bad in the morning.
But this morning it was much worse than usually.
##The cars were moving very slowly.
As a result, it took them longer than usually to get to school.
One of her children got to school on time, but the other two were late.
They were late because their school are farther away.
## They were both about ten minutes late to school.
When Kathy finally got she clean the house.
She vacuumed the living room and clean the bathroom.
Then she talk with her friend on the phone as usually.
When she finish talking to her friend, she got into her car.
She put key into the ignition and tried to star the engine.
(n. 点火，点燃；着火，燃烧；点火开关，点火装置)
But her car’s engine didn’t start.
Her car battery was died, so she had to call for help.
(to get a new battery)
After getting a new battery for her car, the engine started.
Then Kathy drove to the mall to meet her friend.
She arrived the mall an hour late but her friend was waiting for her.
They had lunch together, and then they went shopping.
# They both bought new shoes and some things for their kids.
## Kathy bought a new tie for her husband.
It’s now 3 o’clock, and everything is going as usually.
Kathy doesn’t want anything else to go wrong.
## She wants the rest of the day to go as usual.
She doesn’t want anymore surprises.
And tomorrow she wanna oversleep.
She never wants to oversleep again.
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Here is a bus schedule at the bus stop.
On most days, the buses come on schedule but sometimes they don’t.
Yesterday, for example, several buses were late.
This is because the traffic yesterday was much heavier than usual.
Bus number 38 was supposed to come at 8:40, it was 5 minutes late.
It didn’t come until 8:45.
Bus number 60 was supposed to come at 8:30.
But yesterday it didn’t come until 8:40.
It was ten minutes late.
Not one bus came early.
As a result of the delays one man got on a wrong bus.
He want to go the airport, so want to get on the bus No.38.
He expected it to come at 8:40.
Instead he got on bus N60, which came at 8:40.
He didn’t notice that was the wrong bus.
He didn’t go the airport.
## As a result, he missed his flight.
# He missed his flight because he got on the wrong bus.
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L03U01 1-2 Vocabulary 难度※※
Wedding are the places where people get married.
These tow people are getting married.
This tow people are meeting for the first time.
This young boy is brushing his teeth.
The building in the middle is an office building.
Many people come to work here during the week.
These people are at a dance party.
The woman in the green dress is dancing with her boyfriend.
The triangle is inside the square.
The square is around the triangle.
The triangle is inside the circle.
The circle is around the triangle.
There is a square on either side of the circle.
The circle is on the left of a rectangle.
Rectangle is on the right of the circle.
Candies and cakes are sweet. Because they are made of lots of sugar.
Eating too many sweets isn’t good for your teeth.(listen测试里有选项，我经常错选成酸的=-=)
Lemons and great food taste a little sour. So some people don’t like them.
Some sour tasting foods have a lot of Vitamin C.
These red peppers are very hot and spicy.
Eating hot or spicy foods raises body temperature. So don't eat them before going to bed.
These foods(French frise) are deep fried and greasy.
## Greasy foods have a lot of calories. So don't eat them if you want to lose weight.
Healthy foods are usually natural and don't include dangerous chemicals.
## Fruits and vegetables are examples of healthy foods.
## The traffic was much worse than usual.
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L03U01 1-3 Dialogue 难度※
Hey, where are you?
I don’t see you anywhere.
I’m on the subway.
My light arrived early and I’m tired.
I’m sorry to be late.
## I’ll be there as fast as I can.
(At the airport)
Where are you now.
There are three more stops.
I’ll be there in 10 minutes.
# I’ll meet you at the bus stop in front of terminal 2.
Then, we can get a taxi. (take a taxi)
Ok, I’ll look for you in front of terminal 2.
See you soon.
What’s the matter, Tom?
## I don’t feel well.
Are you sick.
No, I don’t think so.
I’m just tired.
Didn’t you get enough sleep?
No, I didn’t.
## I went to bed later than usual.
What time did you go to bed?
## I(He) didn’t go to bed until 12 o’clock.
Why did you stay up so late?
I was watching some videos online.
What kind of videos?
Music videos from all of the world.
Really?
Sure, I’ll send you some links if you like.
Thanks, I like music videos too.
They’re really fun.
Just don’t stay up too late.
Don’t worry I won’t stay up too late.
I need my sleep.
(They like to watch music videos)
## He didn’t get enough sleep.
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L03U01 2-1 Listening 难度※※
+## Our planate, the Earth, is the third planate from the sun.
It is a beautiful rotating sphere.
## The side facing the sun is in daylight.
The side facing away from the sun is in darkness.
For example, when it’s daytime in the US, it’s nighttime in China.
In fact, there's a 12 hour time difference between Boston and Shanghai.
When it's midnight in Shanghai, it's noon in Boston.
(noon is 12:00 p.m.)
(our planate is a sphere)
(rotates from west to east)
# To know which direction is east or west, watch the Sun.
+## The sun travels through the sky from east to west.
## The sun comes up in the east, and goes down in the west.
Again, this is because the Earth rotates.
It takes 24 hours for the earth to make a complete rotation.
# Because of the Earth's rotation, the Earth is divided into time zones.
Some countries, such as the US have several time zones.
When it’s 10 a.m. in New York, it’s 7 a.m. in San Francisco.
## Europe and the US are separated by several time zones.
When it’s 5 p.m. in Paris, it’s 11 a.m. in Boston.
So there is a 6 hour deference between Paris and Boston.
# One large country ,China, has just one time zone for the whole(hole) country. (x其实新疆时区是+6)
As a result, at the same time, some parts of the country can be dark and other parts can be light.
(Its rotates.)
## As you travel around the Earth, the time changes.
+## The time of day depends on your location on the planate.
## When you travel East or West, you may cross several time zones.
For example, if you travel from Beijing to Los Angeles you cross 8 time zones. (you will cross)
That means, when it's noon on Sunday in China, it’s 8 p.m. on Saturday in Los Angeles.
For travellers this means it can be very difficult to sleep after a long flight.
The clock may say 8 p.m., but for your body it's noon.
This is called jet-leg.
Some countries such as the US have several time zones.
## Crossing several time zones causes jet-leg.
You will cross several time zones.
+## It depends on how far east or west you travel.
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Listening: Kim's movie star dream
Kim is a popular Korean actress. (['ktrs])
+## She is 28 # years old, slim and beautiful.
+## She has a large fan club and her movies are very popular.
# Everywhere she goes, her fans want her autograph.
But Kim wants more.
## She wants to be popular all over the world.
## Tomorrow is a special day for her.
She is leaving for Hollywood.
She is going to Hollywood to meet with some top movie executives.
# The meeting is scheduled for the day after tomorrow.
+## If the meeting goes well she’ll be 'in _a Hollywood movie.
# This is her chance to become _a star.
## She wants to be more popular.
## She met the movie’s director last year.
## He came to Korea and saw her latest movie.
## After that, he decided to use her in his new movie.
Fortunately, Kim’s english is excellent, so she can 'play the role.
# The director ‘wants-her to play a major 'role in the movie.
# The movie’s story will take place in the future.
At that time, the world will be a very different place.
Unfortunately, 'much of the world will be polluted.
+## Roberts will do much of the work, and ‘only the very rich can have a good life.
+## The ending of the movie is ~ still a secret.
Even Kim doesn’t know how it ~ will end.
+## But she 'hopes it-will have a _happy ending.
# She wants people to have 'hope for ~ a better future.
## Kim doesn’t know how the movie will end.
+## She wants ~ the ~ movie to have ~ a 'happy ending.
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L03U01 2-2 Vocabulary 难度※※※
This people are having a meeting.
The woman is giving a presentation (at a meeting).
This person is having a scary dream.
In his dream, something is casing him, so he is running as fast as he can.
This old man is a tourist.
He is looking out the window of his tour bus.
This young couple is in an art museum.
They are 'looking at a _famous 'painting.
The sun is setting behind the mountains.
The sky is turning red.
# Some buses, like this one take tourists to the places the
# (She is giving a presentation at a meeting.)
The longest line is the one on the 'top.
The top line is the 'longest of the three lines.
The shortest line is the one in the middle.
The 'line in the middle is shorter than the 'other two.
## The bottom line is the shortest.
## The shortest of this three lines is the one on the bottom.
The shirt on the left is 'more expensive than the shirt on the right.
The shirt on the right is less expensive than the shirt on the left.
The shirt on the left isn’t as expensive as the one on the right.
The shirt on the left costs less than the one on the right.
Winter is the coldest season because the sun is at its lowest point in the sky.
Winter sports include skiing and 'ice skating.
Summer is the hottest season because the sun is at its highest point in the sky.
## Many people like to go swimming in summer because of the hot weather.
Spring is the season when the weather gets warmer each day.
For many animals, new life begins in the spring.
# Autumn is the season when the 'weather begins to cool and the day begins to shorten.
Autumn is when the trees turn many colours and leaves fall to the ground.
Raining season is the season when some countries get most of their rainfall.
Raining season usually lasts for one or two month.
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L03U01 2-3 Dialogue
Hi, I’m sorry to be late.
What happened?
You’re supposed to be here an hour ago.
Yes I know. But I missed my flight.
You missed your flight?
How did that happen?
## I got on the wrong bus this morning. So I was late to the airport.
By the time I arrived, the gate was closed.
What did you do then?
# I had to rebook my flight, and got on the waiting list.
It wasn’t easy to get on the next flight.
Oh, that’s too bad.
At least you got here.
Yes it wasn’t easy getting on next flight.
I had to run to the gate.
This kind of thing happens a lot lately.
Last week, I missed the flight too.
What happened?
There was a traffic accident near the airport.
You were driving.
No, I wasn’t. I was in a taxi.
But it took a long time to get to the airport.
## The traffic was stopped for nearly 50’.
# By the time I got there it was too late to get on the flight.
# The next flight wasn't for ~ another three hours, so there was a long wait.
From now on, I’ll try to get the airport much earlier.
Me too.
## What’s the matter?
Why do you look so sad?
Ada has a new job.
She’s going to Beijing.
Really, when do she leaving.
## She is leaving at the end-of next week.
That soon?
Yes, she just told me.
That’s too bad.
## I really enjoy working with her.
Me too. I’m going to miss her.
Let’s have a going away party for her.
## Good idea, how about this weekend.
Friday evening would be better.
We can have it after work.
Yes, Friday is better.
(They can have the party after work.)
Let’s go to her favorite restaurant ok?
Which one? The Italian one or germane one?
The Italian one has better food, so let’s go there.
Their pizzas are awesome.
Ok, I’ll make the reservation.
Let me check with Ada first.
We don’t her to miss her party.
Yeah, that’s for sure.
# (They are going to) And could you please invite everyone in the office.
Sure, no problem. Nobody will want
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L03U01 3-1 Listening 难度※※※
+## Paul is a very successful business man.
He own several restaurants.
All of them are doing well.
In face they are very profitable.
+## To 'be profitable means that their income is more than their expenses.
As a result, he is making a lot of money.
Paul wants to buy a new car.
+## He is trying to decide which car to buy.
He has plenty of money.
As a result, he isn’t worried about the cost.
+## He can afford an expensive car.
He is making a lot of money.
(As a result means “so".)
# On the other hand, he doesn’t want to waste money.
## He 'wants a car he can rely on.
# It _has to be 'safe and reliable, especially in cold winter weather.(can be very dangerous)
# If a car breaks down in bad weather, it can be very dangerous.
+## Paul wants to help reduce pollution and smog.(雾霾)
He would like to buy clean, something good for the environment.
He is thinking about buying a Tesla(文中“Texla”是错的).
The tesla is an all electrical car. (clean)
It uses batteries instead of gasoline.
+## There is no exhaust, so it doesn’t pollute the air.
However, the car can't go very far without recharging the battery.
To charge the battery, to can plug it in to an electrical outlet.(电源插座)
Recharging the battery takes time.
One of Paul’s friends has one and he’s quite happy with it.
He says it’s reliable and well engineered.
There’re also several charging stations near Paul's office.
So he isn’t worried about that.
+## The cost for/fɚ/ charging the battery is low.
It’s less expensive than buying gasoline.
(Charging the battery is less expensive than paying for gasoline.)
His wife Cathy also likes the idea of buying electrical car.
## She likes the idea of driving a clean car.
So it 'make sense.
In the future, there may be driverless cars.
These may be very safe, but Paul doesn’t like them.
He enjoys driving. (Why does)
+## He likes to be in control of his car.
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L03U01 3-2 Vocabulary 难度※※※
The man in the middle is the heaviest.
The man in the middle is heavier than the other two.
+## The woman on the left is smarter than the man on the right.
The man isn’t as smart as the woman is.
+## The woman is standing under a bridge.
There is a bridge above the woman.
There is a bridge over the river.
+## The river is flowing beneath the bridge.
The water is flowing over a waterfall.
## The waterfall is very high and beautiful.
People need passports to travel internationally.
Without a passport you can not leave your country, or enter anther country.
+## You need a driver's license to drive a car.
+## It is against the law to drive without a diver’s license.
Many people use credit cards to buy things on credit.
When you have a credit card, you don’t need to carry cash.
Smart phones are very useful and can do many things.
You can use them to make phone calls, play games, or go shopping on the internet.
We need to buy tickets, in order to take a train, or watch a sports event.
You can often buy tickets online, and sometimes you can get a discount.
Banks are where people can deposit or withdraw money.
You can also use online banking to pay bills, such as credit card bill.
# Hotels are _where travellers can stay 'overnight _or for several ‘days.
## If you plan to stay at a ‘hotel you should make a ’reservation.
+## Restaurants are _where people go to eat with friends or 'family.
There are many different kinds of restaurants, such as Indian, Italian, or Chinese restaurants.
Repair shops are where people go to fix things, which are broken or not working right.
This repair shop fixes cars, and can check ~ it to see if safe to drive.
# Coffee shops are favorite place to meet new people, or take a break from the office.
They are usually less expensive than restaurants.
## (If something is ‘broken, you should _take it to a ’repair shop.)
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L03U01 3-3 Dialogue 难度※
+## The I’m tired of going out to eat.
Let’s eat at home tonight.
Ok, are you going to cook?
No, it’s too late. And you know I’m not a good cooker.
Let’s order something.
+## What do you have in mind?
## I was thinking about a nice big pizza.
# Again? I had pizza last night. So please, no pizza.
## (He was thinking about ordering a pizza.)
## (She is tired of eating pizza.)
OK, no pizza.
Let’s order Chinese food, okay?
Sweet and sour?
You always like sweet and sour.
I feel like eating something hot and spicy.
OK, you order something hot and spicy, and I order sweet and sour.
## I don’t want anything spicy.
My stomach doesn’t feel good.
It’s a bit upset.
Okay, +## if you want sweet and sour, then I’ll have that too.
And I’ll make us some 'salad, with lots of tomatoes.
## How 'long will it take for the 'food to get here?
I don’t know.
I’ll call them and find ~ out.
# Thanks. Hopefully it won’t take longer than an hour.
I’m getting hungry.
Hey, what did you do last night?
I took a long walk from my hotel.
You didn’t get 'lost?
No, I didn’t.
(She’s staying at a hotel.)
Where did you go? Anywhere interesting? (['ɪntrəstɪŋ]注意/r/的卷舌读音)
I walk to the river.
There were (She saw) thousands of people there.
You went to the river?
How long did it take you to walk there?
It took around 20 minutes.
## Did you see anything interesting?
+## I was really surprised by how many people were there.
(She was surprised by how many people were there.)
(She walked to the river)
Many of them were taking pictures or selfies. (自拍)
Lots of selfies.
Do you take selfies?
Sure, don’t you?
## Sometimes. But my girlfriend takes a lot of selfies.
Then she shares them with her friends online.
# I don’t understand why people 'like to take so many pictures of themselves.
+## That’s because you’re old-fashioned. (过时的)
(His girlfriend.)
(Selfies means take picture of yourself)
Hmm, I guess you are right.
There is too much social media for me.
When I go to restaurant I see many people looking at their smart phones.
## They don’t even look at the people they are with.
+## Times are changing, my friend, weather you like it or not.
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L03U01 4-1 Listening 难度※※
Cristina sells women’s clothing in a department store.
She’s usually works six days a week, but this week she is going to take 3 days off.
# She is taking time off, so that she can visits her parents.
# Her 'parents _live in the mountains, about three hours away by train.
## They are looking forward to seeing her.
They haven’t seen her for ‘almost a year.
Cristina is their only child.
## Cristina isn’t ‘going on the trip by ’herself.
Her boyfriend is going ’with her.
+## She is going to introduce him to her parents.
She and her boyfriend want to get married.
## If every ‘goes well, they plan to get ‘married in ’six months.
+## After they get married, Cristina plans to quit her job.
She wants to spend more time designing clothes.
She wants to set up her own business.
This will take time.
## Her boyfriends thinks it’s a good idea. (for her to start her own business.)
He is 'also thinking about starting 'his own business.
They don’t plan to have children right the way.
+## In fact, they 'may decide 'not to have children.
They don’t know yet.
It’s 'going to be a 'big decision. (to have children or not)
# Cristina’s parents 'want her to marry and have children.
## They are looking forward to 'having grandchildren.
## They 'don’t want her to start her own business.
+## They think it’s 'more important to have children.
# In fact, they would 'like her to live closer to 'them. (live nearby)
+## They want to be 'close to their grandchildren.
# So Cristina doesn’t 'plan to tell her parents 'everything.
For now, she just wants them to meet her boyfriend.
+## She wants them to be 'happy that she 'is going to get married.
She wants them to 'like him _and 'see her happiness.
## She wants her parents to 'accept her way of life.
Life isn’t the 'same now _as it used to be.
Times are changing.
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L03U01 4-2 Vocabulary 难度※※※※
Mechanics, like this one, fix cars.
## He is working in a repair shop.
# A delivery person ‘delivers ~ things. _Such as 'pizzas.
This person works for a restaurant.
## A pharmacist sells medicines.
+## Pharmacists, like 'this woman, work 'in ~ a 'pharmacy.
+## Thieves, like 'this one, steal things.
This thief is stealing a ’television from ~ a home.
A musician, like 'this one, plays music.
This musician is playing a 'guitar.
+## (Stealing thing is against the law.)
# These people are wearing 'masks _because of the 'smog.
## One cause of smog is the 'automobile exhaust. /,ɔtəmə’bil/
This raining 'hard so you need an umbrella.
+## Having rain like 'this can cause 'flooding and ‘mudslides.
['mʌdslaɪd] n. 塌方；山崩；（沿缓坡而下的）徐缓黏滞泥流；泥流
When the sky is overcast, we can’t see sun because of the 'clouds.
+## A 'cloudy sky means that _it 'might rain.
+## We 'need to wear a 'coat when it’s 'cold and 'windy.
## In ~ a very strong wind, it’s 'difficult to use an ~ umbrella.
We need to drink water or 'other liquids, when it’s 'hot outside.
When ~ it’s 'really hot, 'most people turn on the 'air conditioning.
Here are some 'different types of things to 'read.
Works of 'fiction include 'novels, 'short stories, and 'plays, such ~ as 'Shakespeare.
+## We read 'fiction to enjoy stories _of 'imagination and adventure.
## People read the news, to learn about what’s 'happening in the world.
+## We can get the news in ‘newspapers, and online.
+## When we 'buy something, we often need to read an 'instruction manual.
+## Instruction manuals show ~ us _how to 'put together, or install things.
# Non-fiction works, include biographies and 'books about 'science and 'history.
We read 'non-fiction to learn about different subjects and 'real people.
We can learn ~ about the latest scientific research in journals and academic papers.
Many online university courses, give a list of 'research papers to read.
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L03U01 4-3 Dialogue 难度※
What’s wrong?
I can’t walk.
My left foot hurts.
Is it broken?
I don’t know if it’s broken, but it’s sure hurts.
There is one way to find out if it’s broken.
How?
+## You need to see a doctor.
+## The doctor can x-ray your foot.
Okay, let’s go.
## I can’t walk by myself.
## Can you help me into a taxi?
Sure, I’ll call ~ a taxi.
# I’ll get you to a hospital as soon as possible.
Thanks. I sure hope ~ it isn’t broken.
We’ll find ~ it ~ out soon ~ enough.
## I don’t feel like ‘cooking tonight.
Let’s go out.
Where would you like to 'go?
I feel like eating some great 'Italian food.
How about Al's Italian?
It’s always good.
We went there last week.
+## Let’s 'try something new.
You have no imagination.
## You ’always want to go to the same place.
Right, I don’t like unpleasant surprises.
I just want things to be simple.
Okay, let’s compromise.
What does that mean?
What do you mean by compromise?
Let’s go fifty-fifty.
This time we’ll go some place new, and 'next time we can go to one of your favorites.
Okay, I’ll compromise and meet you half way.
# Good, I’ll look for something new and make reservations.
Great, let’s not go too late.
I’ll make reservations for eight.
Is that okay?
Yes, perfect!
# (She 'suggests that they go someplace new this time.)
# (She 'suggests that next time they can go one of his favourites.)
## (She suggests that they compromise.)
## (She suggests that they go out to eat.)
+## (He doesn’t like unpleasant surprises.)
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L03U02 1-1 Listening 难度※※※※
+# Matter is made of atoms and molecules. /ˈmɒlɪkju:ls/ 原子和分子
Water, for example, is the/ði/ H2O molecule. (H2O is the water molecule.)
This means that molecule of water has 3 atoms.
A water molecule has two 'hydrogen atoms and one 'oxygen atom.
Substances like sugar have many atoms in their molecules. /sʌbstəns/
n. 物质；实质；资产；主旨
A molecule ~ of sugar has many atoms, including Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen.
Matter is made of molecules, such as H2O, which is the 'water molecule.
Matter can be in one ~ of three states, solid, liquid or gas.
# Water and ice are the same 'substance, but they are in _different states.
These states depend on the temperature of the molecules.
When we heat a substance, the molecules move faster and try to take up more space.
# When we cool ~ a substance, the molecules move more 'slowly.
# When we 'cool ~ a substance to its 'freezing point, it becomes a 'solid.
## In ~ a solid the molecules move very little.
+## Their positions are almost fixed.
To be fixed means that their positions don’t change.
If we heat the molecules, they move faster and ~ away from each other.
The solid begins to melt like an ice cream ~ in ~ a hot day.
## (To change solid into a liquid, add heat.) heat it up
At a 'certain temperature, a solid begins to change into a 'liquid.
The temperature at which a solid changes into a liquid depends on the substance.
For water, the solid begins to change into a liquid when its temperature rises to above 0 degree 'Celsius.
## For some substances, such as steel, the temperature at which ~ it becomes ~ a liquid is much higher.
Steels ~ often melt in around 1370 degrees Celsius.
If continue to heat ~ a liquid, the molecules move even faster.
At ~ a certain temperature, the liquid begins to change into a gas.
# For water, the liquid begins to change ~ into a gas at ~ a hundred(100) degrees Celsius.
## That is the boiling point of water.
+## Inside ~ a star, such as _our 'Sun, the temperature is very 'high.
Everything inside the sun is ~ a gas.
+# According to 'scientist, there are over 65 'elements inside the sun.(more than)
These include oxygen and iron(Fe).
## Over 90% of the sun is hydrogen gas.
## Yesterday there was an important science test.
+## Lisa, Tom and 20 other classmates took the test.
# The test was about _the states of 'matter and how they are 'different.
# There were 25 questions on the test and they had 45 minutes to take it.
Here are some ~ of the test results.
+## Two students got perfect scores.
The lowest score was 68 out of a hundred.
The average score was 86.3(eighty-six point three).
## Eleven students scored higher than average.
+## 11 students had below average scores.(less than)
# Tom missed tow questions on the test, so 'his score was 92.
His 'score was the '8th highest in the class.
# Lisa missed tow and 'half questions, so 'her score was 90.
Her score was the '10th highest score.
## Her score was 4 points higher than the average score.
(tow points)
(7 students)
Lisa was disappointed with her test results.
+## She studied harder for the test, but she still didn’t 'do well.
As a result, she plans to study harder for the next test.
+## The next test will be in about 2 weeks.
(we don’t know)
+## Tom was surprised and happy with his test results.
+## He didn’t study 'hard, so his 'result was better than he expected.
He was also happy that he did better than Lisa did.
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L03U02 1-2 Vocabulary 难度※
+## She is screaming because she is really scared.
+## Something is chasing her, so she's screaming for help.
## He's ~ shouting because he is angry.
When he's really angry, he often shouts like this.
## She's sleeping because she's tired.
Last night she didn't get enough sleep, so today she has no energy.
She's crying because she is sad.
She got some bad news a few minutes ago.
She's smiling because she's happy.
# Her boyfriend just called and he is returning from a long trip.
## (She's sad because she got some bad news).
+## This man is 'hiking up ~ a mountain trail.
+## He is wearing hiking boots and is carrying a pack on his back.
## This man enjoys cooking.
## He attends a cooking class once a week.
This woman enjoys gardening.
She grows flowers such as roses and vegetables such as tomatoes in her garden.
This boy loves playing games.
# He likes all kinds of games, including this video game on his computer.
+## This old couple enjoys traveling.
## They take several trips a year, often to different countries.
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L03U02 1-3 Dialogue 难度※
Oh, there you are, finally!
Yeah, I'm sorry.
Why are you so late?
## You were supposed to be here 30 'minutes ago.
I got on the wrong subway by mistake.(took the wrong subway)
# Why didn't you call?
# I was really worried.
I don't have my phone.
I left it in the office because I was in such a hurry to get here.
OK, well you are here now.
We don't have much time.
Yes we'll have to hurry.
The meeting starts in 15 minutes right?
Yes it's supposed to, if everyone gets here on time.
Did you read my presentation.
Yes I did. It's good, but it's a bit too long.
I'm afraid they won't enough time for questions.
# Do you have any suggestions?
# Yes I do. I think the company introduction can be 'cut in half.
They know what we do.
Okay, I won't show the video.
It's about tow minutes long.
That's a good idea.
Was on our website and it's not that good anyway.
Do you have any others suggestions?
No I don't. I'm sure you'll do a great job. Are you ready?
Yes I'm ready. The meeting room is on the 21st floor.
( in the meeting room)
How did you do on yesterday's science test?
I did it better than I expected.
How about you?
I didn't do very well.
+## I expected to do better than I did. (worse than expected)
What was your score?
I got a 90.
What about you?
I got a 92. I only missed two questions.
So you did better than I did.
And I really study for it too.
(disappointed)
That is a surprise.
## You usually do better than I do.
Yes, I wasn't careful.
I made one really stupid mistake.
# (She didn't do well because she _wasn't careful enough.)
What was it?
I said 90% of the sun is helium instead of hydrogen. 氢
Wow, that 'was a stupid mistake.
What was the average score for the class?
Do you know?
The average score was 86.3 and the lowest was 68.
Do you know who got the lowest test score?
No, I don't know who got the lowest score.
It's probably a secret.
Did anyone get a perfect score?
I think Ada and Sanjay both got perfect scores.
Yes, they always do well.
## I wish I were as smart as they are.
+## (She 'usually does better than he does, but this time 'he did it better.)
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L03U02 2-1 Listening 难度※
In six weeks, Paul is going on a trip.
He's going to Japan and China.
+## There are a couple ~ of reasons for the trip.
One reason _is for business.
He's thinking about starting restaurants in both countries.
The other reason is for pleasure.
+## He enjoys traveling and he'd like to visit some friends.
Yesterday he went online and made airplane 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. (is expiring soon)
## This is something he didn't expect.
+## Getting a new 'passport, will take at 'least a week.
## He needs to apply for one right ~ away.
Paul also needs a 'visa to enter China.
+## The 'last time he went to China was 'three 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 has several friends in each country.
+## One of# his best friends lives near Mount Fuji.
His friend lives near a beautiful lake about three hours from Tokyo.
His friend is a great 'cook and 'owns little restaurant.
# The restaurant is located on 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, it's to go by train.
If he takes the train, his friend will meet him at the train station.
+## There is the 'train station about 'halfn ~ 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 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 experiences.
His friend can help Paul learn about doing business in China.
Paul knows there is 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 the Great Wall ~ of China.
It's a few hours outside of Beijing by car.
# Altogether, the 'trip may take 'three or more weeks.
# Paul _still isn't 'sure 'how long he will 'stay in# each country.
+## He 'may spend a 'week in Japan and 'two 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. (in a couple of days)
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L03U02 2-2 Vocabulary 难度※※※
# In basketball, players score points by shooting a basketball through a hoop.
Each side has five players and the game# is played on the basketball court.
Football is probably the world's most popular sport.
## Each team tries to score a goal by kicking the ball into the net.
## Baseball _is ~ a team sport where each side has 9 players.
Baseball players use a bat to try to hit the ball to get on base.
# Golf is ~ an individual sport where players is try to hit the ball into a 'hole in the ground.
The game# is played ~ on the golf course with 18 holes.
+## In boxing, the two boxers# stand in a boxing ring and hit each other.
+## Sometimes boxer, like this one, knocks the other one out.
+## (Basketball players score points by shooting a ball through a hoop.)
+## When people fall down they can break a bone.
+# broken bone can be very painful.
If someone is cut, they will bleed.
A knife or sharp object can cut someone and cause bleeding.
Poisons are very dangerous and can cause death.
## Some snakes and 'spiders are poisonous. So 'be careful.
+# heart attack can happen very suddenly.
# If someone has a heart attack, call for an ambulance right ~ away.
# If you catch on fire, fall to the ground and roll.
## Getting too close to a fire can be very dangerous.
+## (If someone's heart stops beating, they are having a heart attack.)
## (If someone is cut they will bleed.)
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L03U02 2-3 Dialogue 难度※
What's the matter.
You look really tired today.
I am 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 there 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.(went online)
Then ~ I played the game.
You didn't go back to sleep?
Actually, I got so tired playing the game, then 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's coming.
Look like you're working hard.
# (She fell ~ asleep while 'playing a game online.)
+## (She had a terrible dream, and# it 'woke her up.)
Hey, what's that awful smell?
+## The toilet is broken in the men's bathroom.(A broken toilet is causing the smell.)
+## 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.
(To take a break means to stop working for a while.)
Get your 'computer and we can work at a 'coffee shop.
Good idea. When do you think it'll 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 'I wouldn't want.
We can talk about 'that later.
Get your computer, and then let's get out of here.
# (A plumber is coming to clean things up and fix the toilet.)
## (A broken toilet is causing the smell.)
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L03U02 3-1 Listening 难度※※
Last month 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.
I wanted to start some restaurants in both countries.
The other reason was for pleasure.
Paul enjoys traveling and he wanted to visit some friends.
## Before leaving on the trip Paul has 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 down.
# After applying for new passport, it took 'two weeks to 'get it.
Once he got the passport, he went to Chinese consulate in Toronto and applied for a visa.
If you're an Apple applications forms is said
He filled out an application from and stood in long line.
He was surprised by how many people were applying for visas.
It took more than an hour to submit his application.
## He submitted his 'application for the visa on 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 and the consulate's schedule was posted.
There was a notice saying that the consulate would be close that day.
As a result, Paul had to come back on next Monday.
This was because the consulate was closed on weekends.
Finally on Monday, he got the visa and he was ready to go.
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 wanted to 'meet with him.
# He needed more time for the meetings than couple of days.
And he didn't want to miss staying with a good friends of his.
His friend lives in near Mount 'Fuji and owns a 'great restaurant.
This is one thing Paul didn't want to miss.
As a result, he extended his stay in Japan.
Instead of staying for just a week, he decided to stay for 10 days.
## (He went# to pick up his visa on Friday.)
## (He didn't want# to 'miss 'staying with a good friend.)
As a result, he had to change the days for staying China.
The meetings in China were delayed by three days.
# Instead of arriving on the first of the month, he arrived on the 'fourth.
Fortunately, there were no problems with his new schedule on China.
(They didn't the cost of any problems)
How are never there were a few meetings than he expected.
There wasn't much interests in opening a new Italian restaurant.
Still, he had one really 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.
## They met twice in Beijing and are planning to meet again.
The young Chinese man's 'name is Ji.
He is planning to come to see Paul.
They are going to meet later next week in Toronto.
Together, they'll work on a business plan.
## Paul is glad that he took the trip.
He thinks it was a successful and enjoyable trip.
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L03U02 3-2 Vocabulary
# Ambulances are used to transport injured or sick people to a hospital.
An ambulance is ? medical personal who can treat injured or sick people.
## A wheelchair is for people who can’t walk.
# Wheelchairs have four wheels and often pushed by people from behind.
Fire engines are used to fight fires.
Firefighters like this one often rescue people form burning buildings.
## Tow trucks are used to tow cars.
This tow truck is towing a car to a repair-shop.
Helicopters are used to rescue people from dpangerious places.
## This helicopter is lifting someone from ~ a sinking boat.
(If your car won’t start, you should call for a tow truck.)
(What do you call for a case of fire? - Firefighters)
(What do you call when someone is injured in an accident? - Ambulance)
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 could 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.
(Who has to wear glasses to read? - Old man - He hasn’t ? of vision, so he needs reading glasses.)
(Why is the tree bending over? - Tree)
(Why are they wearing warm clothes?)
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L03U02 3-3 Dialogue
How was Ada’s new job in Beijing.
It seems to be going well.
I took with her last night?
## How much is she getting pay?
I’m not sure.
She said she’s getting more, but I don’t know how much she is getting.
# (She’s earning more, but we don’t know how much she’s being paid.)
Where is she living?
Have she found a flat?
No, not yet.
She is living with her a friend, until she can find one of her own.
Flats are more expensive there and the quality isn’t good.
## Did she say anything else?
Her biggest complain is the air quality.
She hates the pollution.
On somedays the pollution is so bad, she is afraid to breath.
Yeah, I wouldn’t want to live there.
She is hoping it will get better.
I’m sure it will, but it’ll take time, especially with all the cars.(cars is one cause of the pollution)
She also said she's still looking for a new boyfriend.
That shouldn’t be difficult.
She’s nice and she’s good looking.
Has she met anyone?
No, I don’t think so.
She is looking for someone on the internet.
Maybe she’ll be lucky.
Maybe she will.
I think I’m gonna try that too.
Really?
## What other choice do I have?
## It’s so difficult to meet someone new.
I never have any time.
Me too. I’m always working.
Maybe I’ll try online dating too.
If I’m lucky, I may meet someone new. Like Steve’s girlfriend.
Oh, come on. You’re joking, right?
## I hope you can find someone better than her.
Steve seems happy enough.
But he is blinded by love, you know that.
I’m sure it won’t last for long.
As soon as she gets bored, she will find someone else.
You maybe right.
Let’s wait and see.
Hey, what about dinner.
Sure, it’s getting late and maybe I’ll be the one of your good dreams.
Well, let’s take one night at a time.
Let’s have some Indian food okay?
Ok, can’t wait chicken for me and I’m hungry.
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L03U02 3-1 Listening
1) Last month Paul went on a trip.
2) He went to Japan and China.
3) ## There were couple of reasons for the trip.
4) ## One reason for the trip was for business.
He wanted to start some restaurants in both countries.
5) The other reason was for pleasure.
Paul enjoys traveling and he wanted to visit some friends.
(Tow reasons: both business and pleasure)
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.
## (He needed a visa to enter China.)
# In order to apply for a visa, he _needed his new 'passport.
He had 6 weeks to get everything done.
After applying for a new passport, it took two weeks to get it.
Once he got his passport he went to the Chinese consulate in Toronto, and apply for a visa.
# He filled out an application 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.
1) ## He submitted his application for the visa on a Friday.
2) A week late he went back to the consulate to pick up his visa.
3) To his surprise when he got there the consulate was closed.
4) 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.
As a result Paul had to come back the next Monday.
This was because the consulate is closed on weekends.
Finally on Monday, he got the visa and he was ready to go.
## 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 wanted 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 one of his good friends.
His friend lives near mountain(Mt.) Fuji and owns a great restaurant.
This was one thing Paul didn't want to miss.
As a result, he extended his stay in Japan.
## Instead of staying for just a week, he decided to stay for 10 days.
As a result, he had change the dates for staying China.
## The meetings in China were delayed by 3 days.
# Instead of arriving on the first of the month, he arrived on the fourth.
# Futurenately, 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 one 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 the way.
## They met twice in Beijing and are planing to meet again.
The young chinese man's name is Gi.
He is planing to come to see Paul. (See Paul in Toronto.)
They are going to meet next week in Toronto.
Together they will work on a business plan.
Paul is glad that he took the trip.
He thinks it was successful and enjoyable trip.
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L03U02 3-2 Vocabulary
Solar energy is one of the clearest and most plentiful sources of energy.
Solar power depends on sunlight, so in cloudy weather and night, no power is generated.
Wind energy is none polluting, but it’s only useful in places where is a lot of wind.
Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy of wind into mechanical power. (风力发动机) (运动的)
Unclear energy is efficient and doesn’t produce carbon gases as waste product.
# The dangerous of unclear power include deadly radioactive waste product.
A major source of energy comes from burning fusel fuels, such as col and oil.
When we burn fusel fuels waste gases, such as CO2 are produce.
## Fusel fuels remain the largest sources of energy for most countries.
# (One of the main problems)
Hydro power comes from the connective energy from falling water.
Output is reliable and can be regulate to meet the demand, except in periods of drought.
## (Dams are expensive to built and )
Here are some different types of words in English.
## Words that are nouns or pronouns are used to represent objects.
A noun or a pronoun can be a person, an animal, or a thing, including an idea.
(Nouns and pronouns can be use to represent...)
Verbs are used to express actions, such as to sit down or stand up.
We verbs to express relationship 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 or pronouns, but not with verbs.
# We use adverbs to describe actions, such as to run fast or 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 and yet.
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L03U02 3-3 Dialogue
How was Ada’s new job in Beijing?
## It seems to be going well.
I talked with her last night.
How much is she getting paid?
I’m not sure.
She says she’s earning more.
But, I don’t know how much she’s getting.
Where is she living?
Has she found a flat?
No, not yet.
She’s living with a friend until she can find one ~ of her own.
Flats are more expensive there and the quality isn’t good.
Did she say anything else?
Her biggest complain was the air quality.
## She hates the pollution.
# On some days the pollution is so bad that she's afraid to breathe.
Yeah, I wouldn’t want to live there.
She’s hoping it will get better.
I’m sure it will, but it will take times, especially with all the cars.
She also said she’s still looking for a new boyfriend.
## (She’s looking for a new boyfriend.)
That shouldn’t be difficult.
She is nice and she is good looking.
Has she met anyone?
No, I don’t think so.
She’s looking for someone on the internet.
Maybe she’ll be lucky.
Maybe she will.
I think I’m gonna try that too.
Really?
What other choice do I have?
It’s so difficult to meet someone new.
I never have anytime.
Me too, I’m always working.
Maybe I’ll try online dating too.
If I’m lucky, I may meet someone new, like Steve’s girlfriend.
Oh, come on! You’re joking right?
I hope you can find someone better than her.
Steve seems happy enough.
Yes, but he is blinded by love, you know that.
I’m sure it won’t last for long.
As soon as she gets bored, she will find someone else.
You maybe right.
Let’s wait and see.
Hey, what about dinner?
Sure, it’s getting late and maybe I’ll be the woman of your dreams.
Well, let’s take one night at a time.
## Let’s have some Indian food, OK?
Okay, Tandoori Chicken for me, and I'm hungry.
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L03U02 4-1 Listening
Earth is where we all live.
It is our home in the solar system.
## There is no other place for us to live.
Earth isn’t just any planate.
It’s a very special place.
It’s special because we depend on it for many things.
Because of its importance we need to take care of it. (We depend on it.)
# We depend on the Earth for its air, its water, and many of its nature resources.
Natural resources, such as coal and oil give us energy.
## (Coal and oil are examples of natural resources.)
Other natural resources we depend on include forests and soil.
Forests provide clean air and wood for building houses.
Soil is needed to grow plants and keep them healthy
We need to take care these resources and not waste them.
The earth is a large, rotating sphere, about 4.5 billion years old.
The equator, which divides the earth into 4 sphere, about 4000 km's long’.
The Earth diameter is 12756 km.
It’s radius is half that, or 6378 km.
# The radius is the distance from the Earth’s center to its surface.
Most of the Earth's surface is covered by water.
The rest of the Earth's surface is land.
## Just above the Earth’s surface is the atmosphere.
The atmosphere is the layer of gases about 500 km thick.
These gases include oxygen, hydrogen and carbon dioxide.
This mixture of gases is the air that we breathe.
As we move above the Earth's surface the air gets thinner.
# At hight altitudes, the air is 'too thin to breathe.
At the edge of the atmosphere is space.
There is no air at all in space.
Most of the Earth’s water is in the Oceans.
The two largest oceans are the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
Unfortunately, we can’t drink ocean water.
1) (One problem with ocean water is that we cannot drink it.)
2) This is because ocean water has too much salt.
# (We can’t drink ocean water because it has too much salt.)
3) Fortunately, there is also water in lakes and rivers.
4) This water isn’t salty, so we can drink it.
Only about 2% of the world’d water is fresh water.
## Without fresh drinking water, we can’t live.
A person can’t live for more than few days without water.
Rivers are important.
## Most rivers began in mountains and end in the oceans.
The water flows from high ground to low ground.
At first, rivers are small and are called creeks or steams.
As water enters from other steams, a river grows.
Some rivers become very large and long.
The longest river in the world is the Nile River in Africa.
It’s almost 6500 km's long.
# As for 'water volume, the 'Amazon is the largest river. (in South America.)
The volume of water flowing through it per second is more than in any other river.
Another use of rivers is for energy.
The energy of falling water is used to produce electricity.
This use of water supplies over 20% of the world's electricity.
Rivers are also important for agriculture.
## Without water, farmers cannot grow food.
And of course rivers can be used for transportation.
# Rivers boats are used to 'carry things to inland cities or lakes.
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L03U02 4-2 Vocabulary
This man does running five days week if the weather is good.
On the weekends he goes running 10km unless the weather is bad.
This woman really enjoys reading, especially works of fiction.
She has read hundreds of books.
This young couple enjoys watching old movies, such as Titanic.
They both cried when it sank and many people went down with the ship.
This young boys enjoy playing sports on the weekend.
Sometimes they play basketball and sometimes they play football.
This young man eats too many sweets so he is overweight.
He needs to eat fewer sweets and exercise more.
Here are 6 of the Earth's 7 continents.
Asia is the largest continent, both in land and in population.
Asia covers 30% of the Earth's ~ land area.
## Africa is the second largest continent.
## Of all the population Africa has the youngest population.
# Europe is to the west of Asia, and is the second smallest continent.
Europe is the birth place of classical music, and some of the world's greatest art and literature.
(Some of the world's greatest music and art come from Europe.)
North and South America are bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean, and on the east by the Atlantic Ocean.
The first human beings to live in Americans came from Asia more than 15,000 years ago.
Australia is the world's smallest continent and the world's largest island.
## Australia is surrounded by the Indian and Pacific oceans.
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L03U02 4-3 Dialogue
I’d like to speak with Mr. B please.
I’m sorry, but he is no here right now.
Would you like to leave a voice message.
## It’s urgent that I speak with him. (needing quick attention)
## It’s an emergency.
Oh, I see. What kind of emergency.
# It’s very personal, so I 'can’t give you any details.
# Without more details I’m afraid I can’t give you his number.
Given me your number, and I’ll let him know about your call.
Then maybe he’ll call you back, will that be ok?
Sure, my number is 5834987.
It would be great if he could call within the next half hour.
That was a great dinner.
Here, put away your wallet, I’ll pay the bill.
You payed last time. This time is my turn to pay.
Hey, you don’t have a job, and I do, let me pay.
Thanks for the offer, but I can handle it.
Wait, let’s flip for it.
Flip for it? What does that mean?
Do you see this coin?
# This side is heads and the opposite side is tails. (硬币反面)
I’ll flip it up in the air.
If it comes down with heads facing up, I’ll pay.
If tails is up, you can pay.
Okay, that’s fine with me.
Look, it’s heads up, so I’ll pay.
Thanks, ## it’s very nice of you.
## It’s my pleasure.
Do you want anything else sir?
## Would you like to see the dessert menu?
No, thank. ## I’m ready for the check.
Here is my credit card.
I’m sorry sir. But we don’t take credit cards.
You’re joking, right?
No, sir. I’m not joking.
Do you see that sign, it says cash only.
I didn’t see it, when I came in.
## I don’t have enough cash to pay the bill.
(He planned to pay by credit card.)
There is a bank down the street sir.
If you let me hold your driver’s license, you can go and get the cash.
# (He has to leave his driver’s license with the waiter.)
Ok, I hope the bank is open.
# The bank is closed, but can use the ATM to get your cash.
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L03U03 1-1 Listening
There are many forms of life on earth, including human beings.
+## Life exists in a variety of conditions.
+# Some forms of life live ~ in a watery environment, like the oceans.
+# Other forms of life can be found ~ in very dry areas like ‘deserts.
However, for any form of life to exist, conditions must be right.
When conditions are not right, that form of life will become extinct.
## To become extinct means to die out completely.
With global warming, global temperatures are rising.
As temperatures rise, the polar icecaps will melt.
As the polar icecaps melt, ocean levels will rise.
Areas of some countries will soon be under water.
## Conditions must be right for life to exist.
Millions of years ago there were forms of life that no longer exist.
When conditions changed, these forms of life died out.
+# One extinction event happened about 250 million years ago.
+## This was the largest extinction event of all time.
Many forms of life became extinct.
## 96% of all life in the oceans died out.
Most insects also became extinct.
# This event happened over a period of several million years.
# The causes of this extinction event are still unknown.
# Possible causes include large volcanic eruptions and global warming.
+## Some scientists believe that there were several causes.
They believe that a series of event caused the extinctions.
Scientists are working to better understand what really happened.
+# In modern times, we humans face changing conditions.
For humans to live, we need clean air and clean water.
+## Pollution is now a growing problem around the world.
## Pollution poisons the air and water that we depend on.
Polluted air makes people sick and afraid to go outside.
Polluted water poisons our foods supply.
# As a result, we never know which foods are safe to eat.
Human beings can not live in a poisoned environment.
Therefore pollution is a major threat to our existence.
# Humans need temperatures to be in a comfortable ‘range.
+# To be in ~ a comfortable range means to be neither ‘too hot nor too cold.
1) With global warming, global temperatures are rising.
+## 2) As temperatures rise, the polar icecaps will melt.
+## 3) As the polar ~ icecaps melt, ocean levels will rise.
## 4) Areas of some countries will soon be under water.
## People will be forced ~ to relocate from ’flooded areas.
In nature, even small changes can sometimes have large effects.
## It’s difficult to predict what’s going to happen.
+## The entire ecosystem that we depend on is changing.
+## Some of these changes are irreversible.
# Irreversible changes can not be undone. (because they cannot be reversed)
# Let’s hope that humans are smart enough to understand how the world is changing.
+# With ‘more understanding we can make better choices about what to do.
We can face the challenges of pollution and global warming.
We need to do this before it’s too late.
+# This planet earth is our only home and we need to protect it. (the planet’s environment)
## (We need to protect the environment that supports us.)
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L03U03 1-2 Vocabulary
Mammals are covered by hair or fur, have a backbone and warm-blooded.
## All female mammals produce milk for their young.
Reptiles are covered by scales, and includes snakes, lizard and turtles.
Reptiles have a backbone in their cold-blooded, which means they often rely on external sources of heat.
+## Birds are covered by feathers and are warm-blooded.
# Most of birds can fly and many types of birds 'migrate great distances. (can fly great distances)
Most insects, such as ants and bees, have a 'small 3-part body with 3 pairs of legs.
# Some insects, like mosquitoes, spread 'diseases that cause the deaths of 'many humans.
+## Unlike animals, plants get the energy that they need form the sun.
Plants convert light energy along with Carbon Dioxide in the water into chemical energy.
## Mammals include some of the most intelligent animal on earth, such as elephants and human beings.
## Most mammals live on land, but some live in the sea.
# (Insects don’t have a backbone, and most are cold-blooded.)
# (Insects such as ants and bees, live in well-organized colonies.)
## (Mosquitoes cause more death of many human than any other animals.)
+## Scales and rulers are used to measure weight and length.
## (Rulers are used to measure length.)
Units of weight include kilograms and pounds. Units of length include centimeters and inches.
## (Two inches is a little more than five centimeters.)
+## These instruments are used to observe very large and very small objects.
# Telescopes are used by astronomers, and microscopes are used by biologists and doctors.
# These appliances are used ~ in the kitchens of almost every home.
# Stoves are used to heat food, and refrigerators are used to keep foods cool or cold.
Household tools like this are used to build and repair things.(Take apart a table)
Hammers are used to pound in nails, a screwdrivers are used to turn a screw.
## (If you need to pound in a nail, use a hammer.)
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L03U03 1-3 Dialogue
## Do you know what day it is today?
What do you mean? Is it a special day?
Oh, so you don’t remember?
Remember what? What so special?
It’s our anniversary.
## We started dating a year ago today!
Oh, really? I’m sorry.
Just a minute, what do you think this is?
Oh, it’s a necklace.
Do you like it?
Yes, I do. It’s lovely, especially the red heart.
May I put it on?
No, let me do it.
So you did remember.
Of cause I remember it.
## It’s a very special day for both of us.
I have something for you too.
You do?
Yes, but it will have to wait until later.
Oh, I can’t wait. Tell me what it is?
## Can you guess what it is?
Could you give me a hint.
We went there six months ago.
Oh, you mean Alfredo’s.
Yes, are you excited?
You said you really like the food there.
Yes, that's true.
I also remember the dessert.
Do you?
Yes, but let’s not talk about that now.
Let’s not ruling the surprise.
(a special anniversary dessert.)
# (He remembered that today is their anniversary.)
That restaurant looks nice.
Yes, but it looks expensive.
Let’s go in and look at the menu.
# Wow, the menu looks great, especially the fish.
Yes, it looks good. But look at those prices. (high-price menu)
Let’s try somewhere else.
Sometime it’s okay to spend a little money.
Yes, but these prices are bit too high. Don’t you think?
Yes, they are a bit high.
But don’t you I worth that? Let’s enjoy ourselves.
Ah, Ok. If you put it that way.
## Let’s see if we can get a table.
## I’m glad you have your credit card.
I sure hope the food is good.
Stop worrying. Let’s just enjoy.
# (He is worried about spending so much money.)
## (She likes the food choices, especially the fish.)
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L03U03 2-1 Listening
QuickServe is a home repair company.
+## It provides quick, reliable repair services to homes.
QuickServe handle pluming and electrical ensures 24 hours a day.
It also cleans roofs, fixes internet connections and replaces broken windows.
## For a small fee, costumers subscribe to the service.
+## Its main costumes are the elderly, which means old people.
+# Whenever costumes have a problem, they can call for help.
There is a small service charge for each service call.
The company was established 5 years ago, and is growing rapidly.
## It started in one city, but it is now in 5 cities.
+# They company plans to expand to 10 cities within the next 24 months.
In each city, there is a small central office in a low-rent area of the city.
The central office handles the business, advertising, payroll, and billing. (工资单。记账。)
It also takes calls from costumers, either online or by telephone.
It takes calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
# 60% of company's employees work from their homes.
When the costumer calls into the central office, a service employee is contacted.
Then the service employee contacts the costumer and sets up an appointment.
This service employees are highly trained and provides excellent services.
# In emergencies, such as a serious pluming problem, service can be provided within an hour.
One reasons for these is that the service employees live in different part of the city.
They are not centrally located, so it’s quicker and easier for them to travel to a costumer's home.
QuickServe has an excellent reputation.
Its prices are reasonable and its services are quick and efficient.
# The company's service employees are clean, polite and efficient.
In this type of business, person to person contact is the key to success.
# With each satisfied costumer, more costumers subscribe.
Satisfied costumersrecommend QuickServe to their friends.
～## This kind of word-of-mouth advertising is very 'cost effective.
Cost effective means that the results are good without paying a high price.
In other words, quality service provides its own reward to the company.
The company takes great pride of being honest with its costumers.
## There are no hidden charges for their services.
As a result, the number of costumers in each city is growing rapidly.
With the ageing population, there are more elderly, people who need repair home services.
These people need to have confidence in the service provider.
They don't want to be cheated.
## (Customers never want to be cheated.)
This people don't mind to pay a reasonable fee for height quality service.
High quality service should be rewarded.
～# The company provides a range of service plans, each with a different subscription price.
## The least expensive service plan is called the Basic Plan.
This plan provides none emergency services with a very low service charge.
～## The most expensive service plan is their VIP Plan.
The VIP Plan provides emergency services, 24 hours a day, with no additional service charge.
It also provides rebates to customers who don't call any service during the year. (n. 回扣；部分退款)
In addition, QuickServe gives bonus points to costumers for each year they subscribe.
# These bonus points can be used to buy new appliances, such as stoves and refrigerators.
## If the business continues to grow, the owners may decide to take the company public.
## These means that the public can buy shares of the company.
It will then change from a privately own company to a public company.
The owners believe that their business is successful, and can expand around the world.
They also believe that taking their company public can make them rich.
(They think that taking their company public they can become rich.）
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L03U03 2-2 Vocabulary
# Biology is the study of life, including its structure and evolution.
+## Biologists study how life survives and reproduces.
Chemistry is the study of matter, including the instructor of 'atoms and 'molecule.
# Chemists study how 'various substances interact with each other.
## Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences.
## Astronomers study the structure and evolution of the universe, including the study of stars, planets and galaxies.
Geology is the study of the structure in history of the earth and other 'planets.
Geologists study different types of rocks, earthquake and different layer of the earth.
Mathematic is the study of numbers, shapes, patterns and change.
+## Mathematics is used by all other branches of science.
Here are some types of terrible events, that hurt or kill people.
+## Earthquakes are caused by forces deep within the earth.
During earthquakes many people are often killed by 'collapsing buildings or bridges.
## Floods happen when rivers rise and overflow their banks.
# Floodwaters damage or destroy many houses _and businesses.
## Fires destroy buildings, land and forests.
There are many causes for fire, including lightning.
+# In a hurricane, high winds destroy buildings and sometimes cause flooding.
Some hurricanes have winds that more 200 miles an hour.
# 'Car accidents happen when 'cars collide or when 'drivers lose control of their cars.
## One ~ of the main causes(z) of car accidents is driving too fast.
(When people not careful fire, they can start a fire.)
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L03U03 2-3 Dialogue
What’s in that big box you’re carrying in.
It’s a new desk.
I just bought it, and now I have to put it to together.
Do you need any help?
No, I don’t think so.
I just need to get my tools.
+# I’ll need a crew diver and maybe a hammer.
## Don’t forget to read the instructions.
## How are things going?
+## I’m almost finished.
+## Something doesn’t look right to me.
+## The right side is higher than the left side.
+# (The desk doesn’t look right because one side is higher than the other.)
Oh, you’re right.
It looks like I put a couple of screws into the wrong 'places.
So, now you have to take it apart.
Great! And I through I was almost finished.
## I told you to read the instructions.
Did you read them?
No, I didn’t read them.
I hate to read instructions.
I looked at them, but they were confusing.
Well, this is what happens when you don’t.
You’re too impatient.
+## Anyway, what can I do ~ to help you.
Could you get another screwdriver, and help me unscrew some of these screws?
Okay, but next time, please read the instructions.
Do you ever look up the sky, and think about life and universe.
I did when I was a kid.
But I don’t do that very much any more.
Why do you ask?
Sometimes I feel like I’m lost in day-to-day details.
Then I look up at the sky, I see the big picture.
# I appreciate things more, even the little things.
+## You sound like a philosopher or poet.
I felt like that too when I was a kid.
Don’t you feel like that any more?
No, I don’t. In fact, I try not to.
When I think about things too deeply, I get depressed.
It’s even a bit threatening.
Really? +
## For me it’s just the opposite.
+## Everything seems like a wonderful miracle.
Does that frighten you a bit?
## The universe is so large, and we are so small.
What I realize is how little we understand.
We just need to appreciate our lives and not get lost.
Sometimes being lost isn’t so bad.
Do you know the expression "Ignorance is bliss”?
(bliss: complete happiness)
(ignorance: not know what's really happening.)
+## Sure, I've heard it many times.
To be ignorant is to be happy.
Maybe it’s true.
# Maybe it’s best not to think or know too much.
No, that’s not for me.
I want ~ to understand as much as possible.
That’s why I became a scientist.
Well, I respect your choice. But it’s not for me.
If understanding is painful, I‘d rather not understand.
# (She realizes that there is a 'lot we don’t understand.)
## (He doesn’t agree with her choice.)
+# (He doesn’t think about life and universe.)
+# (He tries not to think about things too deeply.)
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L03U03 3-1 Listening
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 still in San Francisco.
The flowing is the summery of what happened.
Yesterday morning he got up as usually 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 doll pain at first, not too bad.(It wasn’t too bad at first.)
So he didn’t worry about it, and he checked out the 'hotel.
Then he got on the shuttle bus to the airport.
About half way to the airport, the pain in his back started to get worse.
+## It was a growing pain, and he was beginning to worry.
## Sooner, it’s 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 the bus got to the airport, the bus drive helped him to get off.
+# It was difficult for him to walk, but he finally made it to the terminal.
Inside the terminal, he went to man’s bathroom.
He went to the toilet, but that didn’t help.
Instead of improving, he felt dizzy and he threw up.(dizzy and sick)
By now he was wet from all of his sweating.
He knew he couldn’t get on his flight.
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.
## An ambulance arrived about 10 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 heath plan.
That means his health insurance (company) is supposed to pay for everything.
+## Medical costs in the United States are very high.
# (His health insurance company is supposed to pay for his medical costs.)
# 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. (What was wrong with him?)
It was a 'very 'small stone, but 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 his bladder.
Until then he had to take pain medicine to reduce the pain.
+## Harry didn’t have to stay at the 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 live tomorrow.
Until then, he’ll just 'rest in his hotel. (He’s going to get some rest)
## There may even be a good 'movie to watch.
So, when you’re travelling, please be prepared for emergencies.(be prepared for)
Make sure you have medical insurance.
(It’s a good idea to have medical insurance before travelling.)
You never know when something like this can happen to you!
So be prepared.
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L03U03 3-2 Vocabulary
+# 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 none polluting, but it only useful when a place with a lot of wind.
Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy of the wind into mechanical power.
(n. [动力] 涡轮; 涡轮机; 汽轮机) (adj. [力] 运动的; 活跃的)
+# 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. 化石燃料
(Dams are expensive to build, and effect wildlife such as fish.)
When we burn fossil fuels, waste gases, such as CO2 are produced.
## Fossil fuels remain the largest source of energy for most countries.
+## Hydropower comes from the kinetic energy of falling water.
(Energy output from hydropower)/
Output is reliable and can be regulated to meet the demand, except during period of drought.
# (One of the main problems we face is how to reduce the use of fossil fuels to produce the energy.)
+## (We need ~ to reduce the use of fossil fuels to produce energy.)
Here are some different types of words in English.
+# Words that are nouns or pronouns are used to represent 'objects.
A noun or a pronoun can be a person, an animal, or a thing, including an idea.
## (Noun and pronouns can be used to represent any object.)
(We use pronouns to refer to or take a place of noun.)
# 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.
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L03U03 3-3 Dialogue
Hey, I’ve got some news. Some good news and some bad news.
Okay, give me the bad news first.
## We’re moving to a new office.
When're this are going to happen?
## We’re supposed to movie at the end of next month.
How far away is the new office?
We’re not sure yet, but it will mean a longer for most of us.
# (It will make the commute longer for most of the employees.)
+# The new office will 'probably be ~ on the other side of the city.
The commute is already too long for me, and I’m going to change flats.
We just bought one.
Anyway, what’s the news?
The good news is that we are going to expand.
# The company is growing, so we’re going to hire more people.
Well, I’ve got some news for you too.
I hope it’s good news.
+## Well, that depends on your point ~ of view.
+## I’m planning to start my own business.
Why? I thought you are happy working here.
## I like the work, but I’m not learning anything new.
I think I can do better on my own.
I was planning to wait a few months.
But now that the office is moving, I’m ready to make the change.
~ What ~ does your wife think?
She is in favour of it, and she will help me.
She’s already designing a website.
We’ll work from home at first.
So you really are serious about this?(He is serious about starting his own business.)
You’re taking a big risk.
Most new business is fail.
Yes, I know. But if I don’t do it now, I never will.
I’m tied of working for others.
I know what your mean.
Don’t tell anyone about this, okay?
It’s still a secret.
Sure, ## I won’t say anything to anybody.
+# I’m sure 'this will 'come as a surprise to everyone.
I’m sure changing office will also come as a surprise to people.
This is exactly why I want to work on my own.
## I don’t like this kinds of surprises.
You’re right about that.
+## When are you going to let people know?
I’ll make the announcement at the beginning of next month.
# (He’ll announce his decision at the beginning of next month.)
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L03U03 4-1 Listening - Leonardo Da Vinci
+# Leonardo Da Vinci is one of the 'greatest geniuses of all time.
He was a painter, an architect, an engineer, and a scientist.
He was born in Vinci, Italy in 1452.
# Vinci is a town just outside the great Italian city, Florence.
His name Da Vinci means "of Vinci”.
Leonardo’s father was a lawyer, and land owner, and his mother was a peasant.
+## Leonardo’s parents were never married to either other.
+# Leonardo lived with his mother until he was around 5 years old.
When he was 5, he moved into the home of his father.
By then, his father had married a 16 years old girl.
Leonardo’s mother married another man, and moved to another town.
She had many children more after that, with several different man.
+# In the end, Leonardo had more than 15 haft-sisters and brothers.
As a young man, Da Vinci didn’t go to school.
He was educated at home, in reading, writing and mathematics.
In the subjects, he was mostly self-educated.
He had access to books at his father’s home.
Leonardo spent a lot of time outdoors and (## He) developed ~ a strong interest in nature.
## He loved to observe things, especially birds.
+## He was also interested in the properties of water. 性质
Leonardo’s early drawing and painting demonstrated rarer talent.(in art)
His father and his father’s friends recognized his talents and encouraged him.
## When he was 15 he was sent to Florence.
In Florence, he became an apprentice to a 'famous master painter.
For the next few years, Leonardo worked at his master’s workshop.
It wasn't long before his ability surpassed that of his master.
Some say that his master became jealous of Leonardo’s talent.
They say that the master vowed to never paint again.
In 1478, with his father's help, Leonardo set up his 'own workshop.
In 1482, he entered the service of a powerful man in the city of Milan.
This man was the Duke of Milan.
For the next few years, Leonardo designed buildings, machinery and weapon of war.
+## Weapons were important because Italy was constantly at war during this period.
From 1485 ~ 1490, Leonardo produced designs for a variety of weapons.
In his notes, # He predicted the 'development of advanced weapons such as submarines and flying machines.
In 1499, the French invaded Italy and Leonardo left Milan.
+## (He left Milan because the French invaded Italy.)
All together, Leonardo spent 17 years in Milan.
+## During this period he spent much of his time studying nature.
+# He dissected bodies, both human and animal, to study and illustrate anatomy.
## His detailed illustrations are masterpieces.
Leonardo filled many notebooks with drawings and ideas.
He wrote backwards so you need a mirror to read them.
# (You need a mirror to read his notebooks because he wrote backwards.)
After 1500(fifteen hundred), Leonardo spent time in ~ a number of Italian cities.
+# He worked very slowly, and the range of his interests was very wide.
+## As a result, Leonardo left many paintings and projects unfinished.
One painting that he did finish, is the Mona Lisa, one of the world’s most famous paintings.
## People are still interested in this painting, 500 years after he painted it.
+# Thought there are many theories, nobody knows who the woman in the painting really was.
# In 1516, Leonardo left Italy for good when the French King, Francis I(the first), offered him a position.
There he had the freedom to paint or draw whatever he wanted.
Leonardo died in 1519 at the age of 67.
Some say that the French King who had became a close friend was with him when he died.
## (Some say that the French King was with him when he died.)
# He was buried in a church 'which was 'destroyed during the French Revolution.
+## The exact location of his remains is unknown.
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L03U03 4-2 Vocabulary
Waste water and carbon gases from farm animals are bad for the environment.
+# Animal wastes and other chemicals flow into the ground and pollute water supplies.
Exhausts gases form automobiles are major cause of air pollution in global warming. -P
As a result, many companies are trying to produce more efficient and cleaner cars.
Pesticides and fertilizers are used by farmer to grow corps, such as fruits and vegetables.
This chemicals polluted the water supplies when them flow into water and rivers.
+## Factories like this one allow harmful chemicals to get into air or water.
## Companies need to try harder to protect the environment and our health.
+# Nuclear waste products are radioactive and can pollute the environment for thousands of year.
They need to be safely transported and stored in a safe place.
+## (Nuclear waste products need to be stored in a safe place.)
The British writer, Jane Austen, was born in England, in 1775, one of seven children.
# She wrote some of the most popular love story of all time.
One of the most famous rulers in history, Cleopatra, had fair with Julius Caesar. And later, with Mark Antony.
She was known for her great beauty and charming voice.
+# (Her family ruled Egypt for more than 100 years before she was born.)
+## (She used ~ her beauty and charm to gain power.)
Born in 1756, Mozart composed and performed some of the world’s greatest classic music.
He was youngest of 7 children, and by the age of 5, he was already composing music.
The Sun of the King, Alexander the great was a military leader, who created one of the largest empires in the ancient world.
+# As a youth, Alexander was taught by the Greek philosopher Aristotle.
+# Mahatma Gandhi was a 20th century leader who used nonviolent resistance to lead India to independence.
+## Gandhi dedicated his life to the pursuit of truth.
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L03U03 4-3 Dialogue
# I’d like to speak with Mr. Bennett please.
## I’m sorry, but he’s not here right now.
+## Would ~ you like to leave a voice message.
## It’s urgent that I speak with him.
+## It’s an emergency!
(It’s in an urgent matter that can wait.)
Oh, I see. What kind of emergency?
# It’s very personal. So, I can’t give you any details.
+# Without more details, I’m afraid I can’t give you his number.
Give me your number and I’ll let him know about your call.
Then maybe he’ll call you back, would that be okay?
Sure, my number is 583-4987.
+# It would great if he could call within the next half hour.
That was a great dinner.
Here, put away your wallet, I’ll pay the bill.
You payed last time, this time is my turn to pay.
Hey, you don’t have a job, and I do. Let me pay.
## Thanks for the offer, but I can handle ~ it.
Wait, let’s flip for it.
Flip for it? What does that mean?
Do you see this coin?
+# This side is heads, and the opposite side is tails.
I’ll flip it up in the air.
+## If it comes down with heads facing up, I’ll pay.
If tails up, you can pay.
# (They are going to flip a coin.)
Okay, that’s fine with me.
Look, it’s heads up. So, I’ll pay.
Thanks, it’s very nice of you.
## It’s my pleasure.
## Do you want anything else sir?
+## Would you like to see desert menu?
No, thank. +## I’m ready for the check.
Here’s my credit card.
# I’m sorry sir, but we don’t take credit cards.
You’re joking, right?
+## No sir, I’m not joking.
Do you that sign? It says cash only.
I didn’t see it when I came in.
## I don’t have enough cash to pay the bill.
## There is bank down the street, sir.
+# If you let me hold your driver’s license. You can go and get the cash.
Ok, I hope the bank is open.
+# The bank is closed, but you can use the ATM to get your cash.
(He can get the cash at an ATM down the street.)
# (He has to leave his driver’s license with the waiter.)
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