實用英語會話 · Book 3
Practical Conversation — 第三冊
每課：看圖 → 讀對話（真人朗讀）→ 閱讀理解 → 生字片語 → 小測驗。
Hey, you’re new around here, aren’t you?
Yeah, it’s my first week at this school. Tyler is a bit attracted to the feminine beauty of the new student and becomes bold.
Listen, there is a school dance this weekend and it would be a good place to meet new people. And seeing I don’t have a date, well, maybe you’d like to go with me?
(chuckling) I’m sorry. I’m not gay. Tyler suddenly realizes that the new student is not a girl. He is utterly embarrassed.
Uh! Sorry. Wow, talk about sticking your foot in your mouth. Boy is my face red. NS (laughing wildly): You thought I was a girl! I don’t know whether to laugh or cry. They both laugh at the humorous misunderstanding.
By the way, my name is Pat. And yes I realize the irony. Tyler (trying desperately to not to laugh): You have to be kidding. Sorry, but that is too funny. Anyway, it is nice to meet you “Pat”. It is a strange start to a new friendship.
閱讀理解 Questions
How long has the new student been going to this school?
Why does Tyler mistake the new student for a girl?
Why is it ironic that the new student’s name is Pat?
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小測驗 Quick Check
1. What event does Tyler mention when talking to the new student?
2. How does Tyler react right after he realizes the new student is not a girl?
3. What does Tyler try hard not to do when he learns the new student's name is Pat?
Oh my god, the summer is almost over.
Yeah, I know. I was just getting used to sitting on my butt doing absolutely nothing and now it’s time to head back to school.
How am I ever going to get up in the morning? I am so used to sleeping in.
Tell me about it! I’ve been sleeping till noon every day.
I guess there won’t be any more late nights playing video games and watching cartoons.
I’m sure there will be plenty of late nights doing homework, though.
You got that right. Argh!
At least we will get to see some of our friends.
I guess that’s true, but at what cost? We will be too busy to talk to them.
Maybe, we should just quit and get a job.
But we are only ten. Who would hire us?
I suppose you’re right. Maybe, when we’re older we can quit.
Sure, like 15. That is really old!
Yeah, those guys have it made.
閱讀理解 Questions
Why is David worried about getting up in the morning for school?
How late has Frank been sleeping every day?
Why does Frank think that there will still be lots of late nights when school starts?
Why does David think quitting school to get a job is a bad idea?
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小測驗 Quick Check
1. What were David and Frank doing all summer, according to the dialogue?
2. What does Frank say they will not be able to do once school starts?
3. At what age do David and Frank joke that people can quit school and get a job?
Excuse me.
Yes, can I help you?
I’m sorry to bother you, but I have a question I was hoping you could help me with.
No problem! Fire away.
Where are the PSP games?
They are in the electronics department on the aisle 4 next to the kitchen appliances. Evan leaves briefly, but returns.
I really hate to be a nuisance, but I’d like to see one of the games and it’s locked inside a display case.
No worries! I’ll open it for you. The sales associate leads Evan back to the electronics to open the cabinet.
Thanks a lot. You’ve been a real help.
That’s what I’m here for.
閱讀理解 Questions
What department are the PSP games in?
Why can’t Evan take a look at the game he likes?
Is the clerk bothered by Evan’s questions?
生字及片語 Words & Phrases
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小測驗 Quick Check
1. What does Evan want to see that is locked inside a display case?
2. What is located next to the kitchen appliances in the store?
3. What does the sales associate do after Evan explains his problem?
Where are we going to have dinner tonight?
How about you pick the restaurant?
What about a Japanese restaurant?
We just had Japanese food last Saturday.
Let’s go to an all-you-can-eat place then.
You know I don’t like buffets.
I know! Korean.
I don’t feel like Korean today. Fred (growing frustrated): Italian?
We can have Italian any time. Fred (angrily): Then how about instant noodles at 7-11.
Why? What’s your problem?
You told me to choose a restaurant, but you are being fussy and shooting down all of my suggestions. Why don’t you just pick it yourself? June (pouting): Then let’s just go back to the hotel and go to bed. Fred (rolling his eyes): Here we go!
What is that supposed to mean?
Nothing. Nothing.
You are ruining my Valentine’s Day.
Me? That’s right. It’s always my fault.
If you would just pick a restaurant that I LIKED…
What am I, a mind reader or something? Why can’t you just tell me?
You don’t love me. Fred (sarcastically): Right. I don’t love you because I can’t read your mind.
If you loved me, you would know what I like.
I know one thing you like.
What’s that?
Arguing.
You are so childish. I hate you! June stomps back to the car as fast as she can. She slams the door. Fred hears the locks on the car door click. He shakes his head and mutters to himself…
It’s going to be a long night.
閱讀理解 Questions
Why doesn’t June want Japanese food?
Why does Fred get angry?
What does June conclude when Fred can’t choose a restaurant she likes?
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小測驗 Quick Check
1. What does Fred suggest eating after June rejects Italian food?
2. What does June do right after Fred rolls his eyes and says "Here we go"?
3. What does June do at the very end of the conversation?
Did you hear that?
Yeah. What do you think it is?
I don’t know. It sounded like a pig.
A pig? It sounded more like a ghost to me.
A pig! A ghost! You are both crazy. I think it is a wolf.
We are in Taiwan. There aren’t any wolves here.
Should we go and check it out?
Ok, but Harriet has to go first.
Why me?
Because you are the fastest.
No, I’m not. I’m the slowest. That’s why you want me to go first.
What’s your point?
Whatever is hiding in the bushes will catch me first and you both can get away safely while it eats me.
It’s like the old saying, “I don’t have to outrun the bear; I just have to outrun you.”
Very funny. You’re a real comedian. Suddenly a little white ball of fur streaks across the campsite and disappears into the bushes on the other side. Sally and Tina scream and then run and hide in the tent. The little furry animal slowly hops back out of the bushes toward Harriet. She begins to laugh.
Aww! It’s just a cute little bunny. It’s so sweet. The other girls come out from hiding to see.
That is what we were worried about. I feel stupid now.
Me, too. This little guy wouldn’t hurt a flea. Before the girls realize what is happening, the cute little bunny lunges at them and tears them to pieces. It was their first and last encounter with the rare were-rabbit.
閱讀理解 Questions
Why couldn’t the sound have been made by a wolf?
Why do the other girls want Harriet to check it out?
What do Sally and Tina do when they see the rabbit run across the campsite?
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小測驗 Quick Check
1. What does Sally think is making the noise in the woods?
2. According to Harriet, why does it make sense for her to go first even though she is the slowest?
3. What actually happens to the girls at the very end of the story?
Did you hear what Tom did this afternoon?
Yes, I heard that he went into the girls’ bathroom.
Really? Why did he do that? Was it on purpose?
I don’t think it was on purpose. He is just near-sighted.
Do you really believe that? It sounds like a poor excuse to me.
Maybe, he does look kind of creepy.
I agree with Betty. He is a creep.
You two are so judgmental. You don’t even know his side of the story. You haven’t even given the guy a chance to explain himself.
I guess you’re right. Maybe we should wait to hear the whole story before we jump to conclusions.
How would you like it if someone spread rumorsabout you?
I wouldn’t like it very much. Still, don’t you find it odd that, after going to the same school for 3 years, he would “accidentally” go into the girls’ washroom?
You do have a point. That is weird.
Maybe he just had to go really badly and didn’t think he could make it to the boys’ washroom. Think about it. What would you rather do: a) pee yourself or b) use the boys’ washroom?
Since you put it that way…
Look! Here he comes now. Linda waves him over.
Yes?
We were just wondering why you went into the girls’ bathroom. Can you tell us?
Sure I can tell you. You see… Hey! Look over there! The girls look behind them to see what Tom is pointing at. Meanwhile he makes a break for it 16 When the girls turn back around, they realize they’ve been tricked.
I’ve changed my mind. He’s a creep.
And I guess we’ll never know the truth.
I guess so.
閱讀理解 Questions
What did Linda think that Tom went into the wrong bathroom?
Why did Linda call Betty and Francine judgmental?
What did Tom do that made Linda change her mind about his character?
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小測驗 Quick Check
1. How long has Tom attended the same school, according to the dialogue?
2. What trick did Tom use to get away from the girls?
3. What choice does the speaker give about why Tom might have gone into the girls' washroom?
So are you ready for the big test?
Not really. I don’t think I’m strong enough in Science. There is no way I can pass.
How about you, Jock?
I’m not ready for the math test. I find math so difficult even though I practice it every day.
Well…I’m worried about every subject. I don’t think I could even pass a urine test.
I’m so anxious about the whole thing that I haven’t been able to sleep for the past week.
Wow. That is bad. At least I can sleep. Have you been having any stress related problems, Jock?
Not anything too bad, but I have been biting my fingernails more than usual.
I’ll take biting my fingernails over not sleeping anytime. While they are talking outside, their favorite teacher, Mr. Lin, comes up to talk to them.
What’s up, boys?
We’re just talking about the tests and how worried we are.
Don’t worry too much about it. You can only do your best. Henry (frantically): What if I fail? What if I fail?!
If you fail, you can do a re-write in July. That wasn’t even an option when I was your age.
And if we fail the re-write?
You aren’t going to fail, so stop worrying about it. And even if you do, the sun will still come up in the morning.
No, I’m pretty sure my mother would make sure that it wouldn’t.
Just tell me one thing. How can I sleep at night until this is finally over?
Have a nice hot bath, a warm glass of milk and turn your mind off. There is no sense worrying about something you can’t control. Besides, it is very important to get sleep because your brain is like a muscle and it needs rest, too. Studying too much can be counterproductive, so find time to rest and you will increase your chance of passing. Taking a test when you are rested is far better than taking a test when you are all worried and stressed out.
Well… Our rides are here, so we have to go. Thanks for your advice.
Remember… Lots of rest and don’t over-study; especially the night before.
We won’t. Thanks again.
閱讀理解 Questions
Why can’t Henry sleep?
What is a sign that Jock is more stressed than normal?
Why does Mr. Lin think that sleep is important?
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小測驗 Quick Check
1. What subject is Jock not ready for?
2. What does Mr. Lin suggest the boys drink before bed?
3. According to Mr. Lin, what happens if the boys fail the re-write?
Excuse me. Is this Gate “C”?
Yes. Are you going to Japan, too?
Yes, I am.
Oh. Is it for business or pleasure?
Actually, I live there. How about you?
I have to catch a connecting flight there. I’m actually going to Vancouver.
How long is your layover going to be?
About 1. hours or so, but I have a few last-minute things to get at the duty-free shops anyway.
Were you here in Malaysia on business?
No, I’m just transferring here. I was in Australia visiting a cousin. And yourself?
I came here on vacation.
And how was it?
I had a really nice time: Good food, nice beaches, fantastic shopping. Malaysia has a little bit of everything to offer. But I did have trouble going through security.
I hate going through security and customs, too. What happened?
I guess I look suspicious or something. They took me aside and searched my carry-on bag. Then they took me into a little room and gave me a strip search.
Seriously? That sounds terrible. Are you alright?
Yeah, I’m fine, but it was absolutely humiliating.
Well, that does answer one question I was going to ask you?
What was that?
Where are your pants? Mr. Bean’s face turns beet red and he runs for the bathroom.
閱讀理解 Questions
Why was Mr. Jones in Australia?
What is Mr. Jones going to do while he waits for his connecting flight in Japan?
Why isn’t Mr. Bean wearing any pants?
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小測驗 Quick Check
1. What does the woman say she had trouble with in Malaysia?
2. According to the woman, what did the officers do after searching her carry-on bag?
3. What is the man's final destination after his layover?
So, I was thinking about taking a trip this week?
Where are you thinking about going?
I haven’t made up my mind yet. Do you have any suggestions?
Well… It is winter, so you should go south where it will be warmer. How about Kenting?
Actually, I was thinking about something overseas;3 Maybe Egypt.
That’s kind of far for a spur-of-the-moment vacation.
I know, but I’ve always wanted to see the pyramids.
Me, too. They are so amazing and mysterious.
And I want to see a mummy, too.
Not me. Mummies scare me. I find them creepy.
What about the Sphinx?
I wouldn’t mind seeing that. It would be awesome to actually say that I’ve stood next to something so ancient.
I guess that I have made up my mind then. Egypt it is.
Great! Can I come along?
Sorry, but you would cramp my style.
What? Cramp YOUR style? That’s no way to talk to a friend.
But what if I met a nice girl and wanted to spend time with her? You would be like a third wheel.
You’re just going to Egypt to pick up girls, aren’t you?
I wouldn’t say JUST to pick up girls, although it is high on my list of priorities.
It’s pretty sad when you have to leave the country to find a girl that will date you.
You’re so not funny. Maybe I should take you along and have you mummified. That way when an archaeologist digs you up in a thousand years, someone might actually be interested in what you have to say.
閱讀理解 Questions
Where does Kent suggest that Jared should go?
What three things does Jared want to see?
Why doesn’t Jared want Kent to come along?
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小測驗 Quick Check
1. What does Kent originally suggest as a vacation destination before Jared mentions Egypt?
2. According to Jared, what would happen if he met a nice girl in Egypt and Kent came along?
3. What does Kent joke about doing to Jared at the end of the conversation?
What does your father do?
He works in an office.
That is pretty general. Lots of people work in an office. Can you be more specific?
He works in the accounting department at the Pretend Bicycle Company factory.
So he is an accountant?
Not exactly. He takes phone calls, schedules meetings, and takes care of incoming mail.
Oh! He is a secretary.
He prefers to be called an office assistant. He gets mad when people call him a secretary. He says only women are called secretaries.
I see.
And what does your dad do?
Don’t laugh, but he is a nurse. Jessica (laughing): Sorry. It just sounds funny to call a man a nurse. Annie (frowning angrily): I told you not to laugh. At least my dad isn’t a secretary!
Again, I’m sorry. It is funny, though, that both of our dads have “women’s” jobs.
I wonder if their friends tease them about it.
Probably just behind their backs. The girls snicker at the thought of their dads being teased like school boys.
閱讀理解 Questions
Where does Jessica’s dad work?
Why does Jessica’s dad get mad when he is called a secretary?
Why does Annie get angry?
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小測驗 Quick Check
1. What kind of company does Jessica's father work for?
2. According to Jessica's father, who does he say secretaries usually are?
3. What job does Annie's dad have?
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