中级听说scripts Unit 1-3

中级听说scripts Unit 1 -- 3

Unit 1, Lesson A

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A. Paula is asking Leticia for help. What does she ask Leticia to do? Check the task..

Leticia: Hello?

Paula: Hi, Leticia. It’s Paula.

Leticia: Hi, Paula. How are you? Have you finished packing yet? Paula: Almost.

Leticia: You must be excited. When’s your flight?

Paula: Tomorrow. At 9 a.m. Listen, Leticia, I need your help. Leticia: OK. What’s up?

Paula: Well, as you know, I’m going on vacation for two weeks. Do you think you could water

my plants while I’m away?

Leticia: Sure. No problem.

Paula: Great. They need water twice a week. There’s one plant in the bedroom and one in the

kitchen.

Leticia: OK… say, how about your dog? Should I feed her, too? Paula: No, that’s OK. I’m putting her in a kennel.

Leticia: All right, then, I’ll water your plants…and…oh, how about the mail? Should I pick it up

for you?

Paula: Actually, I’ve already asked the mailman to stop mail delivery. Thanks for asking,

though.

Leticia: Well, have a great trip!

Paula: Thanks, Leticia. I really appreciate your help.

Leticia: My pleasure. Wait a second. I don’t have any keys to your place. Paula: Oh, that’s right. Will you be home around 8 tonight? Leticia: Yeah, I think so.

Paula: OK, I’ll drop by… I’ll give you the keys then. Leticia: OK! See you tonight. Bye! Paula: Bye! Thanks again!

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B. Listen again. Write P for Paula or L for Leticia.

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B. Mina and Esther are preparing to leave on a trip. Listen to their conversation. What is the

problem?

Esther: We have to leave in thirty minutes. Have you finished packing? Mina: Yes, I have…

Esther: You look worried. What’s wrong?

Mina: I can’t remember where I put my passport. Esther: Oh, no!

Mina: It’s here somewhere.

Esther: When did you last have it?

Mina: About ten minutes ago. Let me think… Oh, there it is. I put it on the dresser. Esther: What a relief!

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C. Listen to two people talking about their traveling experiences. Pay attention to the expressions

they use.

1. The funniest story of my traveling experience was when I came to the U.S. for the first time by myself. They lost my luggage and I didn’t speak a word of English. I had to use my hands to explain myself. People understood what I meant and they helped me out.

2. I have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of the funniest I could recall was----there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of my flight attendants was serving…I think…she was serving food…and she had this tray. And suddenly turbulence happened, and she lost her balance…and her hand landed on the guy’s head, who had a toupee. When she caught her balance again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns were on his forehead. And I had to control my laughter because you’re not allowed to laugh…

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A. Look at the title of the listening passage. What do you think the speaker is going to talk about?

Check your answer. Then listen to the passage to see if you were right.

Travel Today

Going solo is the way to go! By D. Toor

How do you usually travel? Do you go with a close friend or a group of friends? Do you join a tour group? Do you travel with your family?

Have you ever imagined “going solo”? In the mid 1990s, it was estimated that 9 million Americans were planning a summer vacation alone. Since then, the number of solo travelers has increased.

You may think that traveling alone would be scary or boring. Well, according to people who do it, that’s not exactly true. Solo travelers often have positive experiences: they make new friends, get to know themselves better, and can make their own schedules.

There are many different things you can do on a vacation alone. Some solo travelers use the time to learn or practice a sport such as golf, mountain climbing, or scuba diving. Others go and

stay on a ranch and learn how to ride a horse. You can pretend to be a cowboy or a cowgirl for a day!

You may not believe this, but some travelers like to study on their vacation. They even go to “vacation college” at a university or join a research team as a volunteer worker. It’s hard but satisfying work. You can “play scientist” for a week or two while you help someone with their project.

For solo travelers of different ages and genders, there are many travel options. There are tours for women only and for people over the age of 60. And, of course, there are trips for singles who are looking for romance. One company offers trips that focus on fine dining----there is time for sightseeing during the day and for sharing a delicious meal with new friends at night. The next tie you take a trip somewhere, why don’t you consider going solo? Bon voyage!

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B. Listen again. What topics does the speaker mention about solo travel?

Unit 1, Lesson B

Global Viewpoints Travel

Dave: Before going on a trip I pay the bills, I empty the trash, and I give a house key to a

friend.

Alejandra: Before I leave on a trip, I have to confirm travel plans and make sure that I have

requested a vegetarian meal.

Thallus: Before leaving for a long trip, I turn off the lights, I turn off my heater, I give my

keys to my roommate, and I water my plant.

Julianna: The funniest story of my traveling experience was when I came to the U.S. for the

first time by myself. They lost my luggage and I didn’t speak a word of English. I had to use my hands to explain myself. People understood what I meant and they helped me out.

Catherine: My recent trip to Africa was one of the most amazing trips of my life. This was my

second trip to Tanzania, Africa. We visited a lot of villages, some very remote that we had to travel by helicopter. In Tanzania, it’s very different from America so there are no maps. So, even traveling in a helicopter, we didn’t really know where we were going to go. We didn’t really know the village names, so we just kind of had no destination and we got in the helicopter and just flew around. And if we saw some animals or some rooftops of hut houses, we said, “Let’s go there” and we just kind of landed.

Dennis: I have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of the

funniest I could recall was, there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of my flight attendants was serving…I think…she was serving food…and she had this

tray. And suddenly turbulence happened, and she lost her balance…and her hand landed on the guy’s head, who had a toupee. When she caught her balance again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns were on his forehead. And I had to control my laughter because you’re not allowed to laugh…

City Living

Mexico----here we come!

Sun-hee: This is going to be a great trip! I’ve never been to Mexico, have you? Mike: No, I haven’t. Have you finished everthing? Tara: Oh my gosh! Where’s my bag?

Sun-hee: (to tara) It’s in the closet. (into phone) Of course! I’m the only one

who’s organized around here. I ran errands all day and I’m ready…exhausted…but ready.

Mike: What did you have to do?

Sun-hee: (holds up ticket) Well, first I had to confirm my flight… Claudia: My ticket! Where’s my ticket? Have you seen it? Sun-hee: (to Claudia) I saw it in the bathroom.

Claudia: The bathroom? Are you sure? So strange … (holds up her ticket) Oh,

you’re right. Got it!

Sun-hee: (holds up traveler’s checks)… then I had to get traveler’s checks… Tara: Oh! My money! I’ve lost my wallet! (Sun-hee hands Tara her wallet)

Whew!

Sun-hee: (into phone)… then I had to pay the electricity and phone bills, (to

Tara) because someone forgot… (into phone) and then I had to change my voice mail message.

Claudia: My cell phone! I don’t remember where I put my cell phone! Sun-hee: (to Claudia) It’s in the kitchen.

Claudia: (to self) The kitchen… it’s in the kitchen… (holds up cell phone)

Ta-dah!

Sun-hee: (into phone) These two----they’re never prepared! What would they

do without me?

Mike: How true… Hey, don’t forget to unplug your TV and electrical stuff

before you go.

Sun-hee: (holds up plug) Done.

Tara: Sun-hee! We’re late! It’s time to go!

Sun-hee: OK! Hey mike, I have to go. We’re leaving for the airport. Sun-hee, Tara and Claudia: Bye, Mike!

Mike: Cool! Have a great trip girls! Bye.

Sun-hee: OK! Does everybody have everything? Tickets? Tara and Claudia: Yep. Sun-hee: Bags? Tara and Claudia: Yep.