赖世雄初级美语文本

Lesson 1 Self Introduction

My name is Robert. My friends call me Bob. I am twenty years old. I am Chinese. I come from Beijing. There are six people in my family. I have one younger sister and two older brothers. We are not rich, but we are a happy family.

自我介绍

我叫罗伯特。我的朋友们都叫我鲍勃。我20岁，中国人，籍贯北京，家里有六口人。我有一个妹妹和两个哥哥。我们虽不 富有，但家庭却很幸福。

Lesson 2 Nice to Meet You

Mike : Hi! My name is Mike.

Nancy: Hi! I'm Nancy. Nice to meet you. Mike: Nice to meet you, too. Nancy: Where are you from? Mike: I'm from Shanghai. And you? Nancy: I'm from Chicago. 幸会

迈克：嗨!我叫迈克。 南希：嗨!我叫南希。幸会。 迈克：幸会。

南希：你是什么地方人?， 迈克：我是上海人。你呢? 南希：我是芝加哥人。

Lesson 3 My Family

My father is a teacher. He works during the day. My mother is a nurse. She works at night. They only see each other on the weekends. My brothers, my sister and I don't work. We are students. Because my parents have to work, we do the housework. But we never complain.

我的家人

我爸爸是老师。他白天上班。妈妈则是护士。她晚上上班。他们只有在周末才会碰面。哥哥、妹妹和我没有上班。我们都是学生。因为爸妈要上班，家事都由我们来做。但我们从不埋怨。

Lesson 4 What Do You Do?

Tony: What do you do, Jenny? Jenny: I'm a secretary. And you? Tony: I'm a construction worker. Jenny: Do you like your work? Tony: Yes, 1 do. How about you? Jenny: Well, I want to be an actress.

你是做什么的?

托尼：詹妮，你是做什么的? 詹妮：我是秘书。你呢? 托尼：我是建筑工人。 詹妮：你喜欢你的工作吗? 托尼：是的，喜欢。你呢? 詹妮：嗯，我想当演员。

Lesson 5 Tony and His Family

I have a good friend. His name is Tony. He has an older sister. Her name is Tina. Their parents are Mr. and Mrs, Wang. Tony also has a dog. Its name is Rover, The Wangs are my neighbors. We live on the same street. The Wangs are very nice. I am lucky because the Wangs are such good neighbors.

托尼和他的家人

我有个好朋友。他叫托尼。他有个姐姐。她的名字是蒂娜。他们的父母是王氏夫妇，托尼还有条狗。它叫来福。王家是我的邻居。我们住在同一条街。王家人很好。我很幸运，因为我有王家这么好的邻居。

Lesson 6 Is This Your Dog?

Mrs. Lee: Is this your dog? Tony : Yes, it is. Why?

Mrs. Lee: Well, your dog chases my cat.

Tony : Oh, I'm sorry.

Mrs. Lee: Please keep your dog on a leash. Tony : Yes, ma'am.

这是你的狗吗?

李太太：这是你的狗吗? 托 尼：是的。怎么了?

李太太：是这样的，你的狗迫我的猫。 托 尼：噢，很抱歉。

李太太：请把你的狗用狗练拴好。 托 尼：是的，夫人。

Lesson 7 Tony and Tina

Tony and Tina are very different. Tony likes music. Tina doesn't. Tony is an athlete. Tina isn't. On the other hand, Tina likes movies, but Tony doesn't. She is a good student, but he isn't. Tony and Tina are brother and sister, but are they alike? No, they aren't. They're very different.

托尼和蒂娜

托尼和蒂娜非常不同。托尼喜欢音乐，蒂娜却不喜欢。托尼是个运动员，蒂娜则不是。另一方面，蒂娜喜欢电影，但托尼则不喜欢。她是好学生，但他却不是。托尼和蒂娜是兄妹，但他们相似吗?不，他们不相似。他们大不相同。

Lesson 8 Do You Speak Spanish?

Joe : Do you speak Spanish? Jeannic: No, I don't,

Joe : Docs he speak Spanish? Jeannie: Yes, he does. Joe : Is he from Spain?

Jeannie: No, he isn't. He's from Mexico.

你会说西班牙语吗?

乔 ：你会说西班牙语吗? 吉妮：不，我不会。 乔 ：他会说西班牙语吗?

吉妮：是的，他会。 乔 ：他是西班牙人吗？

吉妮：不，他不是。他是墨西哥人。

Lesson 9 A Busy Family

It's a busy day at the Wangs' house. Mr. Wang is fixing his bike. Mrs. Wang is writing a letter. Tina is reading a book. Tony is exercising. Even the dog is busy. It's chasing a cat. The cat is running for its life. The Wangs are busy, but they're having fun.

忙碌的家庭

王家今天很忙。王先生在修他的自行车。王太太在写信。蒂娜在看书。托尼在运动。 甚至狗也很忙碌。它在追一只猫。猫在逃命。王氏一家人很忙，但他们都很愉快。

Lesson 10 What Are You Doing?

Betty and Bob are talking on the telephone. Betty: Hi, Bob. What are you doing? Bob : I'm watching TV. How about you? Betty: I'm doing my homework. Bob : You are a good student, Betty.

你在做什么?

贝蒂和鲍勃在讲电话。 贝蒂：嗨，鲍勃。你在做什么? 鲍勃：我在看电视。你呢? 贝蒂：我在做功课。 鲍勃：贝蒂，你是个好学生。

Lesson 11 My Foreign Classmates

There are several foreign students in my class. John is American. He's from the United States, Laura is Spanish, She's from Spain. Chen and Huang are Chinese, but they are not from China. They're from Malaysia. They're overseas Chinese. We're from different countries, but we all get along well.

我的外籍同学

我班上有几名外籍学生。约翰是美国人，他来自美国。劳拉是西班牙人。她来自西班牙。小陈和小黄是中国人，但他们却非来自中国。他们来自马来西亚。他们是华侨。我们来自不同的国家，不过我们都相处得很好。

Lesson 12 Where's Chen from?

A: Where's Chen from? B: He's from Malaysia. A: Really? He looks Chinese.

B: As a matter of fact, he is Chinese, but he really is from Malaysia.

A: That's very interesting.

小陈是哪—国人?

甲：小陈是哪一国人? 乙：他是马来西亚人。

甲：真的吗?他看起来像中国人。

乙：事实上，他是中国人，不过他来自马来西亚。 甲：真有趣。

Lesson 13 Nobody Is at Home

Nobody is at home at the Wangs' house. Mr.Wang is working in his office.Mrs.Wang is shopping at the supermarket. Tony is sitting on the bus.He's on his way to the gym. Tina is studying at the library. Rover is not at home, either.It's running around the neighborhood. It's not chasing Mrs. Lee's cat. It's chasing Mrs. Lee!

没人在家

王家没有一个人在家。王先生正在办公室工作。王太太正在超级市场买东西。托尼正坐在公共汽车上。他正往健身房去。蒂娜正在图书馆看书。狗儿来福也不在家。它正在住处附近到处跑。它并不是在追李太太的描。它是在追李太太!

Lesson 14 Why Are You Smiling?

Mary: Why are you smiling? Tony: I'm thinking about school. Mary: Why does that make you smile? Tony: Because there is no school tomorrow.

Mary: Oh, I see.

Tony: Now you're smiling, too！ 你为什么在微笑?

玛丽：你为什么在微笑? 托尼：我正想到上学的事。 玛丽：为什么那会让你笑了起来呢? 托尼：因为明天不上学。 玛丽：哦，我明白了。 托尼：现在你也在笑了!

Lesson 15 Mrs.Lee's Kitchen

There are mice in Mrs. Lee's kitchen! There's a mouse on the kitchen table. There's a mouse behind the stove. There are mice next to the refrigerator, under the sink and inside the cupboard! Why isn't Mrs. Lee's cat catching the mice? Because it's in a tree. It's staring at

Rover with fear and shaking like a leaf.

李太太的厨房

李太太的厨房里有老鼠，厨房桌上有一只。炉子后面有一只。冰箱边，洗碗槽下，还有橱柜里面都有老鼠!李太太的猫为何不在抓这些老鼠呢?因为它在树上，它正惊恐地盯着狗儿来福，并且抖得很厉害。

Lesson 16 Where Are My Keys?

Nick : Where are my keys?

Sandy: I don't know. Are they on the dresser? Nick : No, they aren't.

Sandy: Are they under thee bed? Nick : No. Oh, here they are. Sandy: Where? Nick : In my pocket.

我的钥匙在哪里?

尼克：我的钥匙在哪里?

仙蒂：我不知道它们是不是在化妆台上? 尼克：没有，不在那里。

仙蒂：是不是在床下?

尼克：没有。哦，它们在这里。 仙蒂：哪里?

尼克：在我的口袋里。

Lesson 17 My Hometown

My hometown is not very modern, but it's beautiful. There is a big park in the center of

my hometown. There is also a swimming pool there. It is next to the park. My school is

across from the swimming pool. They are all near my home. In fact, there is no place like

my hometown.

我的家乡

我的家乡不很现代化，但它却很美。家乡的中心位置有一座大公园。那儿也有一座游泳池。它紧邻公园。我的学校就在游泳池的对面。它们离我家都很近。事实上，没有一个地方像我的家乡一样。

Lesson 18 Is It Near the Post Office?

Mary: Excuse me. Can you tell me the way to the train station, please? Jack:: Sure. It's only three blocks down the street. Mary: Is it near the post office? Jack:: No. It's next to the fire station. Mary: Oh, I see. Thanks. Jack:: You're welcome.

就在邮局附近吗?

玛丽：对不起。请您告诉我车站怎么个走法，好吗? 杰克：没问题。朝这条街走下去只要走三条街就到了。 玛丽：车站就在邮局附近吗? 杰克：不是。它在消防队的隔壁。 玛丽：哦，我明白了。谢谢。

杰克：不客气。

Lesson 19 I Have Two Friends

I have two friends. One is short, and the other is tall.

My short friend is fat, bald and ugly, but his girlfriend is beautiful. My tall friend is handsome, intelligent and strong, but his girlfriend is ugly.

Oh, one more thing: my short friend is rich, but my tall friend is poor.

我有两个朋友

我有两个朋友。一个是矮个子，另一个是高个子。

我那位矮个子朋友肥胖，秃头、长得又丑，但他的女友很美。我那位高个子朋友英俊、聪明、身体又壮，但他的女友很丑。

哦，另外还有一点：我那位矮个子朋友很有钱，但是我那位高个子朋友则很穷。

Lesson 20 She is Beautiful

John: Wow! Who is that lady next to Bob? She's pretty. Tina: Do you really think so?

John: Sure. Look at her lovely blond hair and blue eyes. Tine: You're right. She is beautiful. John: Well, who is she? Tirna:She's my mother.

她很漂亮

约翰：哇!鲍勃身旁的那位小姐是谁呀?她好漂亮。 蒂娜：你真地这么认为吗?

约翰：当然。瞧瞧她那漂亮的金发和蓝眼睛。 蒂娜：你说对了。她很美。 约翰：那么，她是谁呢? 蒂娜：她是我妈妈。

Song1 Dreamin'

Dreamin', I'm always dreamin'. Drearnin' love will be mine. Searchin', I'm always searchin'. Hopin' someday I'll find someone, someone to love me, someone who

needs me. But until then, well, I'll keep on dreamin', keep right on dreamin'. Dreamin', till my dreamin' comes true. Oh...

歌曲1 梦想

梦想，我总是在梦想。梦想我会找到心爱的人。寻找，我总在寻找。希望有一天我能找到一个爱我、需要我的人。但是，在那一天来临前，我会一直梦想下去，直到美梦成真。哦…… Lesson 21 I Don't Know Anyone

I don't know anyone at this party. There's a strange man. He has a big nose and small ears. I don't know him. There are two women. They're wearing glasses. I don't know them, either.

There is a cute young girl, she has long hair and fair skin. She's dancing with someOne. I like her, but everyone else does, too.

我谁都不认识

这个宴会上的人我一个也不认识。有个陌生人。他鼻大耳小。我不认识他。有两个女人，她们都戴着眼镜。我也不认识他们。

有位可爱的年轻女孩．她留着长发，皮肤白皙。她正跟某人跳舞。我喜欢她，但其他的人也都喜欢她。

Lesson 22 Do You Want to Dance?

Bob : Hello. Do you want to dance? Jane: No, thanks.

Bob : Do you want a drink? Jane: No, thank you. Bob : What do you want?

Jane: I just want you to go away.

你想跳舞吗?

鲍勃：哈罗。你想跳舞吗? 简 ：不想，谢谢。 鲍勃：你想喝一杯(酒)吗? 简 ：不想，谢谢你。 鲍勃：你想要什么? 简 ：我只想要你离开。

Lesson 23 The Book Is Mine

This is my English book. It belongs to me It is mine. That is your English book. it belongs to you, It is yours. Those books aren't ours. They belong to those boys over there. They are theirs. Why do we all have different books? Because we belong to differ ent classes.

这本书是我的

这是我的英文书。它属于我。它是我的。那是你的荚文书。它属于你。它是你的。那些书不是我们的。它们属于那边那些男孩的。那些书是他们的。我们大家的书为什么不一样?因为我们属于不同的班级。

Lesson 24 it's Mine

Teacher: Whose test paper is this? Bob : It's mine, ma'am.

Teacher: And whose test paper is this? Bob : It's Tony's, ma'am.

Teacher: And why are your answers exactly the same as his? Bob : Because Tony has eyes in the back of his head.

它是我的

老师：这是谁的测验卷? 鲍勃：这是我的，老师。 老师：那么，这又是谁的测验卷? 鲍勃：那是托尼的，老师。

老师：那么，为什么你的答案与他的完全一样呢? 鲍勃：因为托尼的脑袋后面长了眼睛。

Lesson 25 My Father

My father does the same thing every morning. He gets up at six o'clock. He washes, brushes his teeth and combs his hair. Then, he puts on his clothes and eats breakfast. At six-thirty he listens to the news on the radio. At exactly seven o'clock he leaves the house. My father has very regular habits.

我的父亲

我父亲每天早上都做相同的事。他六点起床。他洗脸、刷牙，梳头发。然后他就穿衣吃早饭。他六点半听收音机播报的新闻。他七点整出门。我父亲有很规律的习惯。

Lesson 26 He Usually Plays Tennis

Jeff : What do you usually do on Sundays? Betty: I usually go for a walk in the mountains. Jeff : Does your husband go with you? Betty: No. He doesn't. Jeff : What does he do? Betty: He usually plays tennis. 他通常打网球

杰弗：你星期天通常做些什么事? 贝蒂：我通常到山中走一走。 杰弗：你先生跟你一块儿去吗? 贝蒂：不，他不去。 杰弗：他做什么呢? 贝蒂：他通常打网球。

Lesson 27 Jack and His Dog

Jack seldom gets together with his friends. He usually stays at home with his pet dog, Lucky. They sometimes go for long walks in the park. Although Jack is often alone, he is never lonely. He always tells his friends that a dog is man's best friend.

杰克和他的狗

杰克很少与朋友在一起．他通常跟他的爱犬乐奇待在家里。他们有时候在公园里散步，走上好一阵子。虽然杰克经常单独一个人，他却从不感寂寞。他总是告诉他的朋友说狗是人类最好的 朋友。

Lesson 28 I Always Walk

Chris: How do you go to school, Judy?

Judy : I usually take a bus, but sometimes I ride my bicycle. What about you? Chris: I live near our school, so I always walk.

Judy : You're lucky.

我都是走路去

克里斯：朱迪，你是怎么上学的?

朱迪：我通常乘公共汽车，但有时候我骑自行车。你呢? 克里斯：我住在我们学校附近，因此我都是走路去。 朱 迪：你真幸运。 Lesson 29 Poor Dick

There are holes in Dick's shoes. He needs new shoes. Dick doesn't want cheap shoes. He wants expensive shoes, but he doesn't have any money. He needs a job. He

is looking for one, but he isn't having any luck. No one wants to give him a job, because his shoes have holes in them. Poor, Dick!

可怜的迪克

迪克的鞋子有破洞。他需要新鞋子。迪克不想要便宜的鞋子。他想要贵的鞋子，但他没钱。他需要一份工作。他正在找工作，但他的运气不好。因为他的鞋子有破洞，所以没有人给他工作。可怜的迪克!

Lesson 30 Money Doesn't Grow on Trees

Sam : Mother, can you buy me a new bike? Mother: No, Sam. I can't.

Sam : But all my friends have new bicycles. Mother: You can ride their bikes. Sam : Why can't I have a new bike?

Mother: Because money doesn't grow on trees.

挣钱是很辛苦的

萨姆：妈，您可不可以买一辆新的自行车给我? 妈妈：不可以，萨姆。我办不到。 萨姆：但是我所有的朋友都有新车。 妈妈：你可以骑他们的车子呀! 萨姆：我为什么不能有辆新车呢?

妈妈：因为钱不会长在树上嘛(喻挣钱足很辛苦的)。

Lesson 31 Poor Amy

Amy can't pay this month's rent. She needs some help. Unfortunately, none of her friends can help her. They don't have any money, either. Poor Amy is really depressed. She has no money, and the landlord is knocklng at the door. Amy is very nervous. She shouts, “No one is home！”

可怜的艾米

艾米这个月的房租付不出来。她需要一些帮助。不幸的是，她的朋友没有一个能帮助她。他们也没钱。可怜的艾米真地很沮丧。她没钱，而房东这时正在敲门。艾米很紧张。她叫道：“没入在家!”

Lesson 32 Coins for the Phone

Roy : Hi, Connie! Do you have any change? Connie: What for?

Roy : 1 want some coins for the pay phone. Connie: I see. Here you are. Roy : Thank you. Connie: You're welcome.

打投币电话

罗伊：嗨,康妮!你有零钱吗? 康妮：干嘛?

罗伊：我想要些硬币打投币电话。 康妮：找明白了。拿去吧! 罗伊：谢谢你。 康妮：别客气。

lesson 33 she Wants to Wear Something Formal

Judy is looking for something nice to wear for a job interview. She wants to wear something formal. Unfortunately, she doesn't have anything except casual clothes. Judy is worried. She has nothing suitable to wear, so she puts on her best casual clothes. She goes to the interview. Guess what? Judy gets the job!

她想穿正式的衣服

朱迪正在寻找求职面试时要穿的一件好衣服。她想穿正式的衣服。不幸的是，她除了休闲的以外，没别的衣服。朱迪很焦急。她没有适当的衣服可穿，于是她穿上了她最好的休闲装，她面试去了。你猜怎么了?朱迪得到了那份工作!

Lesson 34 Let's Go to a Disco

Peter: Hi, Paula! What are you doing? Paula: Nothing special.

Peter: Let's do something together. Paula: Do you have anything in mind? Peter: Let's go to a disco.

Paula: Great! Can your handsome brother come, too?

咱们到迪斯科舞厅去

彼得：嗨，波拉!你在做什么? 波拉：没什么特别的事。 彼得：咱们一块做些事好了。 波拉：你有什么想法没有? 彼得：咱们到迪斯科舞厅去。

波拉：太棒了!你那英俊的哥哥是否也可以来?

Lesson 35 There's Little food

Fred's having a party, but he's very embarrassed. There are many people at his party, but there's very little food. There's very little meat. There isn't much rice, either. There are only a few cans of coke and a little orange juice. However, everyone is happy at the party because there's plenty of beer. 菜很少

弗雷德在开宴会，但是他觉得很不好事思。赴宴的人很多，不过菜却很少。肉很少，饭也不够多。只有几罐可乐和一些橙汁。不过，因为啤酒很多，所以宴会上每个人都很高兴。

Lesson 36 A Lot of Bills

Al : Do you have any money with you? Sue: Not much. Why? A1 : I need to borrow some. Sue: What's the matter?

A1 : I have a lot of bills to pay this month. 许多帐单

艾尔：你身上带钱了吗? 苏 ：我带的不多。干嘛问这个?

艾尔：我需要借点钱。 苏 ：怎么回事?

艾尔：这个月我有许多帐单要付。

Lesson 37 A Wonderful Time

My girlfriend and I had a wonderful time last night. First, I took her to a cozy restaurant for dinner. Then, we went to a concert. Finally, we had some coffee at a nearby cafe. Just before we parted, she gave me a goodnight kiss. At that moment, I was on top of the world. And now I'm in love.

美好时光

我和女友昨晚共度了一段美好时光。首先我带她到一家舒适的餐厅吃晚饭。然后我们就去听演唱会。最后我们在附近的一家咖啡厅喝点咖啡。就在我们分手前，她给了我一个晚安之吻。就在那一刻，我飘飘欲仙。现在我恋爱了。

Lesson 38 Nobody Answered the Phone

Jay and Rita are brother and sister. Rita: Hi, Jay, where did you go last night? Jay : I stayed home.

Rita: But I called you many times. Nobody answered the phone. Jay : That's impossible.

Rita: Oh! Mom probably forgot to pay the phone bill again.

没人接电话

杰伊和丽塔是兄妹。

丽塔：嗨，杰伊，你昨晚到哪儿去了? 杰伊：我待在家里。

丽塔：但是我打了好几次电话给你。没人接电话。 杰伊：不可能。

丽塔：哦!妈可能又忘了付电话费了。

Lesson 39 Homesickness

After my graduation, I went to Beijing to further my studies. I lived there for three

years. At first, I was happy, but later, I was frustrated and depressed. I was homesick all the time. Although the people were friendly, I missed my family, my friends and the lifestyle in my hometown. 乡愁

我毕业后便到北京深造。我在那儿住了三年。起先我很快乐，但后来我便感到泄气、沮丧。我一直都很想家。虽然那里的人们都很友善，但找还是想念在故乡的家人、朋友以及生活方式。

Lesson 40 Everybody Spoke English

Eve :Welcome back! What was America like? Adam : OK, I guess.

Eve : What do you mean by “I guess?” Adam : Well, frankly speaking, it was terrible. Eve : Why?

Adam : Everybody only spoke English.

大家都说英语

夏蛙：欢迎归来!美国是什么样子呀? 亚当：我想还可以。

夏娃：你说“我想”是什么意思? 亚当：呃，坦白说，美国糟透了。 夏娃：为什么?

亚当：大家只说英语嘛。

song2 All I Have to Do Is Dream

Dream, dream, dream, dream. Dream, dream, dream, dream. When I want you in my arms, when I want you and all your charms, whenever I want you, all I have to do is dream, dream, dream, dream. When I feel blue in the night, and I need you to hold me tight, whenever I want you, all I have to do is dream, dream, dream, dream. I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine anytime, night or day. Only trouble is, gee whiz, I'm dreaming my life away. I need you so that I could die. I love you so and that is why whenever I want you, all I have to do is dream, dream, dream, dream.

歌曲2 我只能梦想

梦啊……每当我想拥你入怀，每当我想要动人的你，每当我想要你时，我所能做的就是梦想……每当夜里找感到忧伤，每当我需要你紧紧拥抱我，每当我想要你时，我所能做的就是梦想……梦想我能让你完全属于我，不论自昼或夜晚，我都能亲吻你那醉人的双唇。唯一的团扰是，天啊，我的一生就在做白日梦中消逝了，我太需要你了，若得不到你的爱找将死去。我太爱你了，那也就是为何当我需要你时，我所能做的只是梦想。

Lesson 41 Going Camping

Last weekend, my classmates and I went camping. We found a grassy spot beside a river. We put up our tents and made a camp fire. Then, we fished at the river. We had only one fishing rod, so we took turns. After a while, we caught a big trout. Finally, we sat around the fire, roasted the fish and sang songs. Camping is really fun! 露营

上个周末我和同学去露营。我们在河边找到一块草地。我们架起帐篷，生了营火，然后就在河边钓鱼。我们只有一只钓竿，因此我们就轮流钓。没多久，我们钓到一条大鳟鱼。最后，我们围坐在营火旁，边烤鱼边唱歌。露营真有趣!

Lesson 42 Are You Having Fun?

Sally: How often do you go camping7 Bert: This is my first time.

Sally: Really? Are you having fun? Bert: Yes. I'm having a wonderful time.

你玩的愉快吗?

萨莉：你多久露营一次? 伯特：这是我第一次露营。 萨莉：真地吗?你玩得愉快吗? 伯特：愉快。我愉快极了。

Lesson 43 Killing Two Birds with One Stone

Dan must take a day off tomorrow. he has to take care of his sick mother. He ought to talk to his boss, but he's afraid. His boss might get angry with him. What should Dan do? He can take the work home. This way, he can kill two birds with one stone.

两全其美

丹明天必须请一天假.他得照顾他生病的母亲。他应当向他的老板说的，但他怕。他的老板也许会生他的气。丹该怎么办呢?他可以把工作带回家去。这样他就能两全其美。

Lesson 44 She Had a Bad Gold

Mary: Where were you yesterday?

Jack: I was at home. In fact, I was taking care of Sally. Mary: What's wrong with her? Jack: She had a bad cold. Mary: Is she getting better? Jack: Yes. Thanks.

她患了重感冒

玛丽：你昨天在哪里?

杰克：我在家里。事实上，我在照顾萨莉。 玛丽：她怎么了? 杰克：她患了重感冒。 玛丽：她好多了吗? 杰克：好多了。谢谢。

Lesson 45 What a Nightmare!

Jeff had a terrible day. He missed the train to work. Moreover, he had to wait a long time for the next train. As a matter of fact, he waited for two hours. To make matters worse, he left his briefcase on the train. As a result, he had to go to the police station. Poor Jeff never got to work that day. What a nightmare!

真是恶梦一场啊！

杰夫过了很糟的一天。他上班没赶上火车。而且，他得久候下一班火车的到来。事实上，他等了两个小时。更糟的是，他把手提箱留在火车上了。结果，他得到警察局走一趟。可怜的杰夫那一天根本上不了斑。真是恶梦一场啊！

Lesson 46 A Terrible Headache

Frank: Do you have any aspirins?

Jane : In fact, I don't. Why? Frank: I have a terrible headache.

Jane : Well, you should go see a doctor immediately.

头痛得很厉害

弗兰克：你有阿司匹林吗?

简 ：事实上，我没有。干嘛问这个? 弗兰克：我头痛得很厉害， 简 ：那么，你应当立刻去看医生。

Lesson 47 Be Polite

Everyone should be polite. Polite people show good manners. Moreover, they are popular. On the other hand, rude people are looked down upon. Rudeness shows poor education. Therefore, why not be polite? A simple “Please,” “Thank you,” or “You're welcome,” can make a big difference.

要有礼貌

每个人都应有礼貌。有礼貌的人展现良好的风度。而且，他们受人欢迎。另一方面，无礼的人则遭人轻视。无礼表示教育差。因此，何不有礼貌一点呢?“请”、“谢谢你”或“不客气”这几个字虽很简单，却会使情况大不相同。

Lesson 48 Don't Mention It

Angell: Excuse me, Chris. Could you pass me the sugar, please? Chris: Sure. Here you are. Angell: Thanks.

Chris: Don't mention it. 别客气

安吉尔：对不起，克里斯。请你把糖递给我，好吗? 克里斯：没问题。这就是。 安吉尔：谢谢。 克里斯：别客气。

Lesson 49 Never Talk to Strangers

Something strange happened to me yesterday. On my way to school, I met a stranger. He stopped me and said, “You are Betty, aren't you?” “No,” I replied. He asked, “You know me, don't you?” “I don't,” I answered. Then he said, “You owe me $100, don't you?” I ran away. At that moment, I remembered my mother's words: “Never talk to strangers.”

千万别跟陌生人说话

昨天有一件怪事发生在我身上。我在上学途中遇见一位陌生人。他将我拦住说：“你是贝蒂，对不对?”我回答说：“不是。”他又问：“你认识我，对不对?”我回答说：“我不认识。”然后他又说：“你欠我美金一佰元，对不对?”我跑掉了。就在那个时候，我想起母亲对我说过的话：“千万别跟陌生人说话。”

Lesson 50 You're Sally, Aren't You?

George: Excuse me. You're Sally, aren't you? Sally : Yes.

George: Hi! I'm George. You remember me, don't you? Sally : No.

George: We met at Bill's party.

Sally : Now I remember. Nice to see you again.

你是萨莉，对不对?

乔治：对不起。你是萨莉，对不对? 萨莉：对的。

乔治：嗨!我是乔治。你还记得我吧，对不对? 萨莉：不记得了。

乔治：我们在比尔的宴会上见过面啊。 萨莉：现在我想起来了。很高兴再次见到你。

Lesson 51 My Girlfriend

My girlfriend always complains. Accord ing to her, I should be more ambitious. I should work harder and earn more money She also thinks I should live in a bigger and nicer apartment. In a way, she's right. However, she should be more considerate and less critical. After all, I am trying my best. Besides, money isn't everything.

我的女友

我的女友老爱发牢骚。根据她的说法，我应当更有进职心。我应当更卖力地工作，挣更多的钱．她也认为我应当住更大更好的公寓。就某方面来说，她的话是对的。不过，她也应当多体谅 少批评。毕竟，我正尽力而为。而且，金钱井非万能呀。

Lesson 52 Sam's OK

Father : Do you like Ray or Sam? Daughter: I like Ray. Father : Why?

Daughter: Sam's OK, but Ray's taller, cuter and more interesting. What about you? Father : I like Sam better. Daughter: Why?

Father : He's less proud. Besides, he's richer!

小三子不错

父亲：你喜欢小雷还是小三子? 女儿：我喜欢小雷。 父亲：为什么?

女儿：小三子固然不错，但小雷个儿较高、较可爱、也较风趣。您觉得呢? 父亲：我比较喜欢小三子。 女儿：为什么?

父亲：他比较不骄傲。而且，他此较有钱!

Lesson 53 Country Life

My parents prefer to live in the country. The streets there are cleaner. The air is fresher and the people are nicer and friendlier. Besides, it is busier and noisier in the city. But above all, it is safer to live in the country. My parents believe in the saying, \

乡间生活

我爸妈比较喜欢住在乡下。那儿的街道比较干净。空气较新鲜，人也比较好，比较友善。而且，都市里比较忙碌，也比较吵。不过最重要的是，住在乡下较安全。我爸妈都相信这句格言：“安全至上。”

Lesson 54 I Like Brighter Colors

Tracy: Do you like my new dress, Mike?

Mike : Frankly, I like brighter colors better. They make you look younger. Tracy: Do darker colors make me look older? Mike : WelL...yes.

Tracy: Then, buy me another dress.

我喜欢较明亮的颜色

特蕾西：迈克，你喜欢我这件新的女式套装吗?

迈 克：坦白说，我此较喜欢明亮一点的颜色。它们会使你看起来年轻些。 特蕾西：深一点的颜色会使我看起来年纪大一点罗? 迈 克：呃……是的。

特蕾西：那么，给我另外买一套吧!

Lesson 55 More Is Not Always Better

Some people have more money than others. However, they're not necessarily happier. On the other hand, some people are as poor as church mice, but they are happy. In a way, these poor people are as rich as kings. Therefore, I always remember my father's words, \.\

多未必佳

有些人比别人有钱。不过，他们未必就比较快乐。另一方面，有些人穷得要命，可他们却很快乐。就某方面而言，这些穷人却像国王一样富有。因此，我始终记得父亲的话：“多未必佳。”

Lesson 56 I Want the Cheaper One

Customer : Why is this watch more expensive than that one? Salesgirl : Because its brand name is more famous. Customer : Is it more reliable? Salesgirl : No. Not really.

Customer : Then, I want the cheaper one.

我要买那只便宜的手表

顾 客：这只手表为什么此那只贵? 女店员：因为它的牌子比较出名o 顾 客：它比较可靠吗? 女店员：不。不见得。

顾 客：那么，我要买那只便宜的手表。

Lesson 57 The Elephant and the Whale

The biggest and strongest animal on land is the elephant. The largest and heaviest animal in the sea is the whale. It's also the biggest eater in the world. It eats a ton of food a day. It looks like a fish, but it is really a mammal. Although the elephant and the whale are both mammals, they are indeed very different.

大象与鲸鱼

陆地上最大，最壮的动物就是大象。海中最大、最重的动物则是鲸鱼，它也是世界上吃得最多的动物，它每天要吃一吨的食物。它看起来像鱼，但它实际上是哺乳动物。虽然大象和鲸鱼都是哺乳动物，它们却大不相同。

Lesson 58 The Smartest Teacher

Teacher: Which country is the biggest in the world? Student: Russia.

Teacher: Which country has the most people in the world? Student: China.

Teacher: Who is the smartest teacher in the school? Student: But...you are the only teacher in the school. Teacher: I know.

最聪明的老师

老师：世界上哪个国家最大? 学生：俄罗斯。

老师：世界上哪个国家有最多的人? 学生：中国。

老师：本校中哪一位老师最聪明? 学生：但是……你是本校唯一的老师啊。 老师：我知道。

Lesson 59 My Best Friend

My best friend is the most thoughtful person in the world. When I'm sad, he is the most sympathetic. When I'm sick, he is the most concerned. When I'm in trouble, he is the most helpful. In fact, he is the most dependable person in the world. He is the

closest person to me. He is my father.

我最好的朋友

我最好的朋友是世界上最体贴的人。当我难过时，他最富有同情心丁。我生病时，他最为关切。我有困难时，他最帮找丁。事实上，他是世界上最值得信赖的人。他是我最亲的人。他就是我父亲。

Lesson 60 The Longest River in the World

Teacher: Which is the longest river in the world? Student: The Nile.

Teacher: Which is the biggest ocean in the world? Student: The Pacific Ocean.

Teacher: Which is the best school in the village? Student: But...this is the only school in the village, sir. Teacher: I know.

世界上最长的河流

老师：世界上最长的河流是哪一条? 学生：尼罗河。

老师：世界上最大的海洋是哪一个? 学生：太平洋。

老师：本村最好的学校是哪一所?

学生；但是……老师，本校是村里唯一的一所学校啊。 老师：我知道。

song3 Stoney

I've known her since we both were kids. I recall the silly things we did. She would want to ride up on my back to keep from stepping on a crack. I didn't think of it back then, but even when she did not win, she was happy just to play. Stoney liked to live out every day

Stoney, happy all the time. Stoney, life is summertime. The joy you find in living every day. Stoney, how I love your simple ways. The times when no one understood, seems that Stoney always would. We'd walk for hours in the sand. She would always try to hold my hand.

Now I don't recollect the time I fell in Iove with this old friend of mine, or when I first saw in her eyes what she tried so not to hide.

歌曲3 史东妮

我和史东妮自孩提时代就相识了。我还记得那时我们常做的一些傻事。她总是想要骑在我背上，以免踩在路砖之间的裂缝。当时我根本没有想到她骑在我背上的事情。但是，即使她游戏玩输了，她也不会介意，只要能够争加她就很高兴了。史东妮希望每天都过得非常愉快。

史东妮，你始终很快乐。你的人生有如夏日时光般地美好。你每天都能在生活中找到乐趣。史东妮，我真的好喜欢你那单纯的个性。我常常觉得没有人了解找，但史东妮似乎总能了解找。我们在沙滩上经常一走就是好几个小时，她总是想要握我的手。

我不记得何时已爱上我这位儿时玩伴，也想不起何时我第一次在她眼里看见她不想隐藏的感情。

Lesson 61 The Hare and the Turtle

The hare can run very fast, but the turtle can only walk slowly. One day the hare proudly challenged the turtle to a race. The hare started quickly but stopped to take a nap every now and then. The turtle walked slowly but surely. While the hare was sleeping, the turtle passed him. Finally, the turtle won the race. In the end, he was rewarded for his perseverance. We can all learn a Lesson from the turtle.

兔子与乌龟

兔子可以跑得很快，但乌龟只能慢慢地走。有一天兔子骄傲地向乌龟挑战赛跑。兔子开始时跑得很快，但它偶尔会停下来小睡片刻。乌龟走得很慢但却走得很稳。当兔子在睡赏时，乌龟超过了兔子。乌龟终于赢了比赛。最后它因坚刃不拔的精神而获得回报。我们全都可以从乌龟那里得到一个好的教训。

Lesson 62 Practice Makes Perfect

Customer: Can you help me gift-wrap this, please? Salesgirl: Sure. (after a while)

Customer: Wow! You did that beautifully. Salesgirl: Well, I practice daily.

Customer: Practice makes perfect, right? Salesgirl: Certainly!

熟能生巧

顾 客：请你帮我把这个东西用礼品纸包起来好吗? 女店员：好啊。(过了一会儿) 顾 客：哇!你包得好美啊。 女店员：嗯，我每天都在练习嘛。

顾 客：熟能生巧，对吗? 女店员：那是当然的喽!

Lesson 63 Saving a Drowning Boy

Ray was walking on the beach one summer day when he heard a little boy shout, \Heip!\Ray dove into the water. Soon he was swimming back to shore with the boy. Crowds of people were watching eagerly. After a while the boy was breathing again. Then the boy sat up and said to Ray, \y hero.\ 救难记

某个夏日雷正在海滩上散步，这时他听到一个小男孩大叫：“救命啊!救命啊!”这个男孩快要淹死了。雷不加思索地就跳进了水里。不久他便带着小男孩游回岸上。成群的人们正焦急地注视着。过了一会儿这个男孩又并始呼吸了。接着这个男孩坐了起来，对雷说：“你是我的英雄。”

Lesson 64 Dan's a Good Swimmer

Lucy : Dan's a good swimmer, isn't he? Lewis: Yes. In fact, he's a lifeguard.

Lucy : Wow! Can he teach me the butterfly and the backstroke?. Lewis: Yes. He can also teach you the free style and the breaststroke. Lucy: Great!

丹很会游泳

露 西：丹很会游泳，是不是?

刘易斯：是啊。事实上，他是个救生员。 露 西：哇!他能教我蝶泳和仰泳吗? 刘易斯：能。他还能教你自由式和蛙式。 露 西：太棒了!

Lesson 65 The Fortune-teller

My friend Mike is a fortune-teller. He often tells me many things about my future. First, I will become a father next year. Then, I will get a promotion and earn a lot of

money. Two years later, I will buy a new car. Soon after that, I will be able to afford a new house. I'm not superstitious, but I hope he's right. 算命师

我的朋友迈克是个算命师。他经常会告诉我许多有关我前途的事。首先，我明年就要当爸爸了。然后，我会获得提升并且挣大钱。两年后，我会买部新车。之后没多久，我就会有能力买幢新房子。我并不迷信，但我希望他说的是真的。

Lesson 66 Will It Leave on Time?

Girl: Excuse me. When will the next train leave? Man: In ten minutes. Girl: Will it leave on time? Man: It always does. Girl: Thank you.

它会准时开吗?

女孩：抱歉。请问下一班火车何时开? 男士：十分钟后。 女孩：它会准时开吗? 男士：它总是很准时的。 女孩：谢谢你。

Lesson 67 Getting Married

My girlfriend and I are going to get married this year. We are going to have a big wedding party. All our friends and relatives are going to come. We are going to have a traditional wedding. After the wedding we are going to live with my parents. We are going to be one big happy family. 结婚

我和女友今年将结婚。我们将举行盛大的婚宴。我们所有的亲朋好友都会来参加。我们将要举行传统的婚礼。婚礼后我们要和我的父母亲一起住。我们将战为一个快乐的大家庭。

Lesson 68 Are You Going to Come?

Candy : Are you going to come to my wedding?

Joe : Of course.

Candy : Good. Are you going to bring your girlfriend? Joe : Yes. She likes weddings.

Candy: So when are you going to get married? Joe : We haven't decided yet.

你会来吗?

凯蒂：你会来参加我的婚礼吗? 乔 ：当然。

凯蒂：太好了。你会带女朋友一起来吗? 乔 ：会的。她喜欢参加婚礼。 凯蒂：那么，你们什么时候能结婚呢? 乔 ：我们尚未决定。

Lesson 69 Running a Bookstore

Tom will be retiring next year. He will be opening a small bookstore. His wife will be helping him run the store. It will be a small family business, so they won't be needing too much money. He won't be making a lot of money, but it'll be enough.

经营书店

汤姆明年将要退休。他将开一家小书店。他太太将会帮他经营这家店。这将是一个小型的家庭事业，所以他们并不需要太多资金。他将不会挣很多饯，但那样就够用了。

Lesson 70 When Will You Be Moving?

Tina : When will you be moving? Chuck : Next week.

Tina : When will we be seeing you again? Chuck : Maybe next year; Tina : Don't forget to write. Chuck : I won't. Goodbye. Tina.

你什么时候搬家?

蒂娜：你什么时候搬家?

查克：下星期。

蒂娜：我们什么时候会再见到你呢? 查克：也许明年吧。 蒂娜：别忘了写信啊。

查克：我不会忘记的。再见了，蒂娜。

Lesson 71 Working Hard

My best friend Billy and I decided to learn English last year. We promised each other to work hard. We never failed to attend class. Billy always remembered to do his homework. I never forgot to do mine, either. Our English is pretty good now. It only proves that there's no gain without pain.

努力用功

我和挚友比利去年决心要学英文。我们彼此允诺要努力用功。我们从不缺课。比利总是会记得做功课。而我也从未忘记做自己的功课。我们的英文现在很不错了，这就证明了一分耕耘，一分收获的道理。

Lesson 72 Remember to Wash

Mother: Don't forget to brush your teeth before you go to bed! Micky : Yes, Mom.

Mother: And remember to wash your hands before meals. Micky : Yes, Mom. Anything else?

Mother: Yes, remind me to tell your sister the same thing.

别忘了漱洗

母亲：睡觉前别忘了要刷牙! 米其：是的，母亲。

母亲：而且吃饭前要记得洗手。 米其：是的，母亲。还有其他的事吗? 母亲：有的，要提醒我告诉你妹妹同样的事。

Lesson 73 Joe's Restaurant

Joe is learning how to cook. He has to learn because he wants to start a small restaurant. His mother is teaching him. She used to be a chef at a big restaurant, With her help, he ought to have no problem. I'm sure Joe's restaurant is going to be the best restaurant in town.

乔的餐厅

乔正在学习如何烹饪。他必须要学，因为他想要开一家小餐厅。他母亲正在教他。她曾在一家大餐厅当过厨师。有了她的帮助，他应当不会有什么问题。我确信乔的餐厅将成为镇上最好的舞厅。

Lesson 74 You Ought to Learn to Swim

Adam: Do you know how to swim? Eva : No, I don't.

Adam: You ought to learn. Eva : Why?

Adam: Well, maybe you'll have to save me one day.

你应当学习游泳

亚当：你知道怎么游泳吗? 夏娃：不，我不知道。 亚当：你应当学习。 夏娃：为什么?

亚当：嗯，也许有一天你将必须救我。

Lesson 75 Michael's Dream

Michael wanted to be a musician, but his mother wanted him to be a doctor. Michael didn't want to make his mother feel sad, so he decided to obey her. Rather than play music, he studied medicine. Unfortunately, Michael failed to graduate from medical school. However, he isn't sad because he is now a famous musician.

迈克的梦想

迈克想要当音乐家,但他的母亲却希望他成为一名医生。迈克不想使他的母亲感到难过，因此他决定听她的话。他没有演奏音乐而改学医去了。不幸的是，迈克未能从医学院毕业。然而，他并不难过，因为他现在成了一位知名的音乐家。

Lesson 76 I Want to Be a Doctor

Mother : What do you want to be when you grow up?

Child : I want to be a doctor. Mother : Why?

Child : I want to help sick people.

我想当医生

母亲：你长大以后想要当什么? 孩子：我想当医生。 母亲：为什么?

孩子：我想要帮助生病的人。

Lesson 77 Rome Wasn't Built in a Day

Learning English is like building a house. Laying a strong foundation is the first and most important step. In other words, you should read and speak English every day. Memorizing new words and phrases is also helpful. Like building a house, learning English takes some time. So don't be impatient. Remember, \day.\

罗马不是一天造成的

学英文就像盖房子一样。奠定扎实的基础是第一步也是最重要的一步。换句话说，你应该每天读英文和说英文。记新的单词和短语也是很有帮助的。就像盖房子一样，学英文需要一些时间。因此不要没有耐心。记住：罗马不是一天造成的。

Lesson 78 Don't Be Discouraged

Teacher: Your written English is fairly good, but your spoken English needs improvement.

Student: I know, but speaking English is difficult. Teacher: Don't be discouraged. Practice makes perfect.

不要泄气

老师：你的英文文笔还不错，但你的英文口语就需要加强了。 学生：我知道，但讲英文很难啊。 老师：不要泄气。熟能生巧嘛。

Lesson 79 Showing Off

Many people are fond of showing off. They always insist on footing the bill when they are out with friends. They always think of impressing people with their wealth. They seem to think that money can buy friends. In fact, it can't. Instead of trying to show off, they should be themselves. 炫耀

有很多人喜欢炫耀。当他们和朋友外出时总是争着付帐。他们老是想用自己的财富给别人留下深刻的印象。他们似乎认为钱可以买到朋友。但事实上，钱无法买到朋友。他们不应炫耀，而应做真正的自我。

Lesson 80 I'm Good at Cooking

Marty: Are you good at sewing?

Becky: No, but I'm good at cooking. What about you? Marty: I'm not good at cooking, but I'm fond of eating.

我擅长烹饪

马蒂：你对缝纫很在行吗?

贝基：不，但我对烹饪很在行。你呢? 马蒂：我对烹饪不在行，但我却很喜欢吃。

song4 Tennessee Waltz

I was dancing with my darling to the \Waltz\when an old friend I happened to see. Introduced her to my loved one and while they were dancing, my friend stole my sweetheart from me. I remember the night and the \Waltz.\y little darling the night they were playing the beautiful “Tennessee Waltz.”

歌曲4 田纳西华尔兹

我和爱人随着田纳西华尔兹起舞时，碰巧遇见一位老朋友。我把她介绍给我的爱人，当他们俩在跳舞时，我朋友偷走了我的爱人。我记得那一夜和那首田纳西华尔兹。现在我知道我的损失有多

大。是的，就在那一夜他们播放那首动听的田纳西华尔兹时，我失去我的爱人。

Lesson 81 A Heavy Price to Pay

Tom's father died of lung cancer. He couldn't stop smoking. He tried quitting several times. However, whenever he saw someone smoking, he couldn't resist lighting up. In the end, he gave up trying, it was no use stopping one day and starting again the next. He enjoyed smoking too much. He certainly paid a heavy price, though.

惨重的代价

汤姆的父亲死于肺癌。他无法戒烟。他尝试戒了几次。不过，每当他看到有人抽烟时，他就无法抗拒要点根烟。最后，他放弃了尝试。因为一天停下来，第二天又开始是没有用的。他太喜欢抽烟了。不过，他也的确付出了惨重的代价。

Lesson 82 Smoking Isn't Allowed

Betty is at the movies.

Usher: Would you mind putting out your cigarette? Betty: I'll just finish smoking this one, OK? Usher: Smoking isn't allowed in movie theaters. Betty: Oh, I'm sorry.

不准吸烟

贝蒂正在看电影。

引座员：请你把烟熄掉好吗? 贝 蒂：我只要把这一根抽完，好吗? 引座员：戏院里是不准吸烟的。 贝 蒂：哦，很抱歉。

Lesson 83 A Nice Person

Shelly doesn't like people who are unreliable. She especially doesn't like people who tell lies. On the other hand, she likes people who are humorous and honest. She really likes people that are easygoing and sincere. However, regardless of whom she likes or dislikes, she is nice to everyone. 大好人

谢莉不喜欢不可靠的人。她特别不喜欢说谎的人。另一方面，她喜欢那些幽默又诚实的人。她实在喜欢随和又诚恳的人。然而，不论她喜欢谁或不喜欢谁，她对每个人都很好。

Lesson 84 What's She Like?

Anna: Hi, Larry! Would you like to meet my roommate, Sally? Larry: Sure. What's she like? Anna: She's just your type. Larry: What do you mean?

Anna: She's just like you, a bookworm.

她是什么样的人呢?

安娜：嗨，拉里!你要不要见一见我的室友萨莉? 拉里：好啊。她是什么样的人呢? 安娜：她是属于你这一型的。 拉里：你是什么意思啁?

安娜：她就像你一样，是个书呆子。

Lesson 85 Blood Types

Some people believe that one's personality is related to one's blood type. There are three main blood types: A, B and O. Type A people are introverts whereas type 0 people are extroverts. Type B people are a mixture of both A and O. They are more relaxed and don't get bothered easily. When it comes to choosing a spouse, remember some of these facts. 血型

有些人相信一个人的个性与他的血型有关。一共有三种主要的血型：A妇、B型及O型。A型人内向而O型人则外向。B型人是A型和O型的混合，他们比较轻松自在而且不容易觉得烦。谈到择偶的时候，切记以上这些事实。

Lesson 86 What's Your Blood Type?

Bella: What's your blood type, Luke? Luke: It's A, I think. Why do you ask? Bella: Well, mine's B.

Luke: So?

Bella: They say people with A blood type get along very well with those with B blood type. Luke: Really?

你是什么血型?

贝拉：卢克，你是什么血型? 卢克：我想是A型。你问这干嘛? 贝拉：呃，我的血型足B。 卢克：那又怎么样呢?

贝拉：据说A型的人与B型的人相处得很好。 卢克：真的吗?

Lesson 87 Society Is Changing Rapidly

Society is changing rapidly. As a result, more and more people are suffering from stress. Those who are stressed out are often nervous, angry or ill. People must, therefore, learn to deal with this \The best way, however, is to keep a good sense of humor.

社会正快速地变化

社会正快速地变化。因此，越来越乡的人正遭受压力之苦。凡是压力过大的人经带会紧张、生气或生病。因此，人们必须学会处理这种“新”问题。规律的运动是一种方法。不过，最好的方法就是保持良好的幽默感。

Lesson 88 You Need a Vacation

Shirley: What's the matter, Luke? You lookstressed out. Luke : I'm under a lot of pressure at work. Shirley: You need a long vacation.

Luke : I know, but I really don't have the time.

你需要度个假

雪莉：卢克，你怎么了?你看来像是受到很大的压力。 卢克：我在工作上受到很大的压力。 雪莉：你需要度个长假。

卢克：我知道，但我真地没有时间。

Lesson 89 Australia

Australia is a unique country. It's the world's largest island, but it's also the world's smallest continent. In fact, Australia is the only country that is also a continent. It's about the size of the United States, but it has a population of only 16.5 million. If it sounds like an interesting place to visit, that's because it is.

澳大利亚

澳大利亚是一个非常独特的国家。它是世界上最大的岛，但它也是世界上最小的洲。事实上，澳大利亚是唯一也是个洲的国家。它大约与美国一样大，但它的人口却只右1650万．如果它听起来像是个值得走访的好去处的话．那是因为它的确是个值得走访的好去处．

Lesson 90 A Good Place to Visit

Donna : Where's a good place to visit, Richie? Richie : Phuket. Donna : phu,...what?

Richie : Phuket, in Thailand. It's a beautiful resort Wland with fantastic beaches. Donna: Wow! Sounds great!

一个好玩的地方

唐娜：瑞琪，哪儿有好玩的地方啊? 瑞琪：普吉岛。 唐娜：普什么?

瑞琪：泰国的普吉岛。那是个拥有很棒海滩的美丽度假岛屿。 唐娜：哇!听起来真棒!

Lesson 91 Computers

Computers are becoming a part of our everyday life. In fact, they are almost everywhere. In many countries, more and more companies are replacing people with computers. Telephone companies are no exception. When making a long-distance call on a pay phone in America, you will no longer talk to an operator. Instead, a computer will answer. It will tell you what to do. No wonder people say

that computers are taking over the world.

电子计算机

电子计算机正渐渐成为我们日常生活的一部分。事实上，它们几乎无所不在。在许多国家有越来越多的公司使用电子计算机来取代人。电话公司也不例外。在美国，当你使用投币电话打长途电话时，你不再对总机说话。相反地，电子计算机会来答话。它会告诉你该怎么做。难怪有人说电子计算机正渐渐接管世界。

Lesson 92 Hold On, Please

Operator: This is the operator. Is Mr. Ken Wang there, please? Ken : Yes, this is he.

Operator: I have a collect call from England. Ken : Who's calling?

Operator: It's a Mr. John Smith. Do you accept the charges? Ken : Sure.

Operator: Hold on, please.

请等—下

接线员：我是接线员。请问王肯先生在吗? 肯 ：在，我就是。

接线员：我这里有一个从英国打来的受话人付费电话。 旨 ：是谁打的?

接线员：是一位叫做约翰·史密斯的先生打的。你愿付费吗? 肯 ：愿意。 接线员：请等一下。

Lesson 93 Pride Comes before a Fall

The teachings of Confucius tell us to be humble. People should not think too highly of themselves. No matter how great one is, there is always someone greater. Therefore, we should be humble in our words and actions. We should always remember the saying, \es before a fall.\

骄者必败

孔子教导我们要谦虚。人们不应该自视太高。不论一个人有多么了不起，总有人比他更了不起。

因此，我们在言行上都应该谦虚。我们应当随时记住这句俗话：“骄者必败”。

Lesson 94 Congratulations

Don : Congratulations on your promotion, Sheila. Sheila : Thanks. But it's nothing. Don : Don't be so humble.

Sheila : Well, in fact, I am a bit proud of myself. 恭禧

唐 ：希拉，恭禧你获得提升。 希拉 ：谢谢。但那算不了什么。 唐 ：别这么谦虚。

希拉 ：呃，事实上，我有点儿以自己为荣。

Lesson 95 A Balanced Diet

Some people eat to live, but there are others who live to eat. To live a long and healthy life, we must learn to have a balanced diet. A balanced diet simply means a bit of everything. A diet which includes meat, fish, vegetables and fruit is, of course, ideal. If you watch your diet, then you won't have to suffer the pain of going on a diet.

均衡的饮食

有些人吃东西为的是要生存，但也有些人生存为的是要吃东西。为了要过着长寿而又健康的生活，我们必须懂得吃均衡的饮食。均衡饮食指的就是每样东西都吃一点点。有肉，有鱼，有蔬和水果的饮食当然是最理想的。如果你注意饮食，那么你就不须受节食之苦。

Lesson 96 You're Looking Great !

Sid : Wow! Candy, you're looking great! Candy : Really?

Sid : You look so slim. How did you do it? Candy : I went on a balanced diet.

你看起来棒极了！

席德：哇!凯蒂，你看起来棒极了! 凯蒂：真的吗?

席德：你看起来多么苗条。你是怎么做到的? 凯蒂：因为我吃均衡的饮食。

Lesson 97 By Taxi

One of the most convenient ways to get around a city is by taxi. However, it is also the most expensive way. In some cases, tipping is expected, too.

On the other hand, a taxi driver knows the city like the back of his hand. He can quickly take you to any place you want to visit. The taxi ride might be expensive, but it's time-saving.

乘坐出租车

到城市走走最便捷的方法之一是乘坐出租车。不过，那也是最昂贵的方法。有时候还需要给小费。 就另一方面来说，出租车司机对城市了如指掌。他可以带你到任何你想走访的地方。乘坐出租车或许贵了些，可是它倒蛮省时的。

Lesson 98 Where to, Lady?

Taxi Driver : Where to, lady?

Passenger : The train station, and make it. fast. Taxi Driver : What's the hurry?

Passenger : I must catch the first train to Shanghai.

小姐，你要到哪里去?

出租车司机：小姐，你要到哪里去? 乘 客 ：到火车站，开快点。 出租车司机：你干嘛那么急?

乘 客 ：我必须赶去上海的第一班火车。

Lesson 99 Asking for Directions

Being in an unfamiliar city can be frightening. And finding an address can be like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Don't get angry. Just ask someone for directions. However, city people usually give directions very quickly. You may find it difficult to follow what they're saying. Therefore, you'd better draw the route on a map as you're listening to the directions. 问路

置身于一个不熟悉的城市里可能是件令人害怕的事，而寻找一个地址也可能象是大海捞针一样。 别发火。只要去找人问路就好了。不过，城市人通常在指引方向时话说得很快。你也许会发现要了解他们的话很困难。因此，当你在听方向指示时，最好在地图上画上路线。

Lesson 100 Turn Right

Foreigner: Excuse me. Could you tell me the way to the post office, please? John : Sure. Just walk down this street until you get to the police station. Then turn right and keep going for about two blocks. The post office is just across from the hank.

Foreigner: Thanks a lot. 向右转

老外：对不起。可不可以请你告诉我到邮局怎么个走法?

约翰：当然可以。就沿着这条街走到警察局。然后向右转一直走大约两条街。邮局就在银行对面。 老外：多谢。

song5 Your Cheatin' Heart

Your cheatin' heart will make you weep. You'll cry and cry and try to sleep, but sleep won't come the whole night through. Your cheatin' heart will tell on you.

When tears come down like falling rain, you'll toss around and call my name. You'll walk the floor the way I do. Your cheatin' heart will tell on you.

Your cheatin' heart will pine someday, and crave the love you threw away. The time will come when you'll be blue. Your cheatin' heart will tell on you.

歌曲5 你不忠的心

你不忠的心会使你哭泣。你哭了又哭并想法子入睡，但你整夜都睡不着。你不忠的心有一天会泄露你的底细。

当泪如雨下，你将辗转反侧呼唤我的名字。你会象我一样在地板上踱来踱去。你不忠的心有一天会泄露你的底细。

总有一天你的不忠的心会令你感到痛苦而憔悴，而你也将渴望重拾这份被你所抛弃的爱。你悲伤

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