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1、2015 ISHOW中級班文本(1)1.Ted: Oh, I'm really sorry. Are you OK?Ana: I'm fine. But I'm not very good at this.Ted: Neither am I. Say, are you from South America?Ana: Yes, I am originally. I was born in Argentina.Ted: Did you grow up there?Ana: Yes, I did, but my family moved here eight years ag

2、o when I was in highschool.Ted: And where did you learn to rollerblade?Ana: Here in the park. This is only my second time.Ted: Well, it's my first time. Can you give me some lessons?Ana: Sure. Just follow me.Ted: By the way, my name is Ted.Ana: And I'm Ana. Nice to meet you.2.Ted: Hey, hey!

3、That was fun. Thank you for the lesson!Ana: No problem. So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?Ted: I work in a travel agency.精品文庫Ana: Really! What do you do there?Ted: I'm in charge of their computers.Ana: Oh, so you're a computer specialist.Ted: Well, sort of. Yeah, I guess so

4、.Ana: That's great. Then maybe you can give me some help with a computercourse I'm taking.Ted: Oh, sure.But only if you promise to give me some more rollerbladinglessons.Ana: It's a deal!(2)1.Interviewer: Where are you from originally, Yu Hong?Yu Hong: I'm from China.from near Shangh

5、ai.Interviewer: And when did you move here?Yu Hong: I came here after I graduated from college. That was in 1992.Interviewer: And what do you do now?Yu Hong: I'm a transportation engineer.Interviewer: I see. So you 're an immigrant to the United States.Yu Hong: Yes, that's right.Intervie

6、wer: What are some of difficulties of being an immigrant in the U.S.?歡迎下載2精品文庫Yu Hong:Oh, that'snotan easy questiontoanswer. Thereare so manythings, really. I guess one of the biggest difficulties is that I don't have anyrelatives here. I mean, I have a lot of friends, but that's not the

7、 same thing. InChina, on the holidays or the weekend, we visit relatives. It isn't the samehere.Interviewer: And what do you miss the most from home?Yu Hong: Oh, that's easy: my mom's soup! She makes great soup. I reallymiss my mother's cooking.歡迎下載3精品文庫(3)1.A: Hey! Are these picture

8、s of you when you were a kid?B: Yeah! That s me in front of my uncles beach house. When I was a kid, weused to spend two weeks every summer.A: Wow, I bet that was fun!B: Yeah. We always had a great time. Every day we used to get up early andwalk along the beach. I have a great shell collection. In f

9、act, I think its stillup in the attic!A: Hey, I used to collect shells, too, when I was a kid. But my parents threw them out!2.A: You know what I remember most about growing up?B: What?A: Visiting my grandparent s house you know, on holidays and stuff. They lived way out in the country, and my grand

10、dad had a horse named Blackie.He taught me how to ride. I just love that horse-and she loved me, too! Iused to really enjoy spending time at my grandparent s house. And everytime I came back, Blackie remembered me.B: Ah, memories!歡迎下載4精品文庫(4)1.A: Why is there never a bus when you want one?B: Good qu

11、estion. There aren t enough buses on this route.A: Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper.B: Good idea. You should say that we need more subway lines, too.A: Yeah. There should be more public transportation in general.B: And fewer cars! There s too much traffic.A: Say, is that our bus c

12、oming?B: Yes, it is. But look. It s full!A: Oh, no! Lets go and get a cup of coffee. We can talk about this letter Im going to write.2.A: So you are really going to write a letter to the paper?B: Sure. I m going to say something about the buses. They re too old. Weneed more modern busesnice air-cond

13、itioned ones.B: And they need to put more buses on the road.A: Right. And there are too many cars downtown, and there isn t enoughparking.B: That s for sure. It s impossible to find a parking space downtown these days.歡迎下載5精品文庫A: I think they should ban private cars downtown between nine and five.B:

14、 Oh, you mean they shouldn t allow any cars except taxis and busesduring the regular workday. Hmmthat sounds like a really good idea.歡迎下載6精品文庫(5)1.A: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the bank is?B: There s one upstairs, across from the duty-free shop.A: Oh, thanks. Do you know what time it opens?B

15、: It should be open now. It opens at 8:00A.M.A: Good. And can you tell me how often the buses leave for the city?B: You need to check at the transportation counter. Its right down the hall.A: OK. And just one more thing. Do you know where the nearest restroom is?B: Right behind you, ma am. See that

16、sign?A: Oh. Thanks a lot.2.A: Excuse me. It s me again. I m sorry. I need some more information-ifyou don t mind.B: Not at all.A: Thanks. Do you know how much a taxi costs to the city?B: Well, it depends on the traffic, of course. But it usually costs about forty dollars.A: Forty dollars? I guess I

17、ll take the bus. That means I have almost an hour till the next one. Where could I find an inexpensive restaurant in the airport?歡迎下載7精品文庫Maybe a fast-food place?B: Go upstairs and turn right. Youll see the snack bar on your left.A: Thanks very much. Have a nice day.B: You, too.(6)1.Quite a number o

18、f things have been done to help solve traffic problems inSingapore. For example, motorists must buy a special pass if they want todriveintothe downtownbusinessdistrict.They can go intothebusinessdistrict only if they have the pass displayed on their windshield.Another thing Singapore has done is to

19、make it more difficult to buy cars.Peoplehaveto applyfora certificateif theywantto buya car. Andthenumber of certificates is limited. Not everyone can get one.There is also a high tax on cars, so it costs three or four times as much tobuy a car in Singapore as it does in, say, the United States or C

20、anada.TheotherthingSingaporehasdoneistobuildanexcellentpubictransportation system. Their subway system is one of the best in the world.And there is also a very good taxi and bus system.歡迎下載8精品文庫(7)1.A: What do you think?B: Well, it has just as many bedrooms as the last apartment. And the living room

21、 is huge.C: But the bedrooms are too small. And there isn t enough closet space formy clothes.A: And it s not as cheap as the last apartment we saw.B: But that apartment was dark and dingy. And it was in a dangerous neighborhood.A: Let s see if the real estate agent has something else to show us.2.A

22、: Well, how do you like this space, then?C: Oh, it s muchbetterthanthatotherone. The thingI like bestis thebedrooms. They are too huge!B: Yes, they are nice and big.C: And there are two bathrooms! I could have my own bathroom!B: Yes, I guess you could.C: The only problem is the color of the living r

23、oom. I really don t like thosedark green walls.A: Oh, I m sure we can change the color if we want to.歡迎下載9精品文庫(8)1.A: Creative Rentals. Good morning.B: Hello. I m calling about the apartment you have for rent.A: Yes. What can I tell you about it?B: Where is it, exactly?A: It s on King Street, just o

24、ff the freeway.B: Oh, near the freeway. Can you hear the traffic?A: Yes, Im afraid you do hear some. But the apartment has lots of space. It has three bedrooms and a very large living roomB: I see. And is it in a new building?A: Well, the building is about fifty years old.B: Uh-huh. Well, I ll think

25、 about it.A: OK. Thanks for calling.B: Thank you. Bye2.A: Hello ？B: Hello. Is the apartment youre advertising still available?A: Yes, it is.B: Can you tell me a little about it?歡迎下載10精品文庫A: Well,it s a perfectapartmentforoneperson.It s one room with akitchen at one end.B: I see. And is it far away f

26、rom the subway?A: There s a subway station just down the street. Actually, the apartment islocatedright downtown,so youstepoutof thebuilding and therearestores and restaurants everywhere. But its on a high floor, so you donthear any street or traffic noise.B: It sounds like just the kind of place I

27、m looking for. I d like to come seeit, please.A: Sure. Let me give you the address.歡迎下載11精品文庫（ 9）1.Yeah, I really need a change. Ive been doing the same things for over fiveyears now, and Im just not learning anything new. It s the same routineevery day, and I am really sick of sitting in front of a

28、 computer. I think I needto try something totally different. I want to be in a profession that involvesmeeting people.2.I really need to join a club or sports team to give me something to do onweekends. I get really bored on the weekends, and if I joined a club. I dprobably get to meet people and ma

29、ke new friends.3.I should take a typing course this summer. I really need it for my schoolwork. And people say that if you can type really well, its something youll find useful later in life.4.Gosh, I really have to go on a diet. I ve gained ten pounds since last year,and everyone tells me I look fa

30、t. And if I dont lose weight now, I wont beable to get into any of my summer clothes.歡迎下載12精品文庫（ 10 ）1.A: So where are you working now, Terry?B: Oh, I m still at the bank. I don t like it, though.A: That s too bad. Why not?B: Well, it s boring, and it doesnt pay very well.A: I know what you mean. I

31、don t like my job either. I wish I could find a better job.B: Actually, I don t want to work at all anymore. I wish I had a lot of money so I could retire now.A: Hmm, how old are you, Terry?B: Uh, twenty-six.2.A: So how are things going with you and Susie, Terry?B: Oh, you didn t know? She and I bro

32、ke up a couple of months ago. We decided we needed a break from each other for a while. But I miss her a lot. I wish we could get back together again.A: I m sure you will.B: I really hope so. So what kind of job would you like to look for?A: I m not sure, but Id love something that would involve tra

33、vel. And Id really like to move to another city. I m sick of this place. I need to live歡迎下載13精品文庫somewhere more exciting.B: I know what you mean. It sure can get boring around here at times.歡迎下載14精品文庫111.A: Hey, this sounds good snails with garlic! Have you ever eaten snails?B: No, I haventA: Oh, th

34、ey re delicious! I had them last time. Like to try some?B: No, thanks. They sound strange.C: Have you decided on an appetizer yet?A: Yes. I ll have the snails, please.C: And you, sir?B: I think I ll have the fried brains.A: Fried brains? Now that really sound strange!2.A: Oh, good. Here comes the wa

35、itress now!C: Here are your snails, madam. And for you, sirthe fried brains.B: Thank you.A: Mmm, these snails are delicious! How are the brains?B: Well, I think they re yuck! Oh, sorry, I guess brains are pretty strangeafter all. Um, I think Im going to order something else, if you dont mind.A: Oh,

36、sure. Go ahead.B: Miss! Excuse me, miss!C: Yes?歡迎下載15精品文庫B: Uh, I really don t care for this appetizer. Could you bring me something else?C: Yes, of course. What would you like instead?A: Try the snails.B: No, I don t think so. I ll tell you what. Just forget an appetizer for me, andbringme a nice,j

37、uicyhamburgermediumrarewithFrench fries andalarge soda.3.Have you finished with thisA: Have you finished with this?B: No, I m still drinking it. Thanks.4.A: Did you order this?B: Yes, that s mine. Mmm, it looks great and smells delicious!5.A: Don t you like it?B: I haven t tasted it yet. Im waiting

38、for the waitress to bring me a fork.6.A: Did you enjoy it?B: Well, it was a little tough. I think it was cooked for too long.歡迎下載16精品文庫7.A: How is it?B: Great. Just the way I like it: black and strong.8.A: Your turn or mine?B: It s my treat this time. You paid last time. Remember.歡迎下載17精品文庫（ 12 ）1.A

39、: I m so excited! We have two weeks off! What are you going to do?B: I m not sure. I guess Ill just stay home. Maybe I ll catch up on myreading. What about you? Any plans?A: Well, my parents have rented a condominium in Florida. Im going totake long walks along the beach every day and do lots of swi

40、mming.B: Sounds great!A: Say, why don t you come with us? We have plenty of room.B: Do you mean it? Id love to!2.A: Have you planned anything for the summer, Brenda?B: Yeah. I m going to work the first month and save some money. Then Im going to go down to Mexico for six weeks to stay with my sister

41、. Shesworking in Guadalajara. She says its really interesting there, so I want to goand see what to go and see what it s like. It will also give me a chance topractice my Spanish. Im really looking forward to it.3.A: So, what are you planning to do for your vacation, Judy?歡迎下載18精品文庫B: Oh, I m doing

42、something really exotic this year. You know, I went toHawaii last year, and just stayed on the beach for two weeks. This year, Imgoing white-water rafting!A: Ooh, that sounds great. But what is it, exactly?B: Oh, well, you know, it s in Colorado. They have all these trips down therapids. The water g

43、ets really rough, but I think it ll be really exciting. Oh, Im doing some rock climbing, too.A: And you call that a vacation?歡迎下載19精品文庫（ 14 ）1.A: Hi. I m your new neighbor, George Rivera. I live next door.B: Oh, hi. I m Stephanie Lee.A: So, you just moved in? Do you need anything?B: Not right now. B

44、ut thanks.A: Well, let me know if you do. Um, by the way, would you mind turning your stereo down? The walls are really thin, so the sound goes right through to my apartment.B: Oh, I m sorry! I didnt realize that. Ill make sure to keep the volumedown.Oh,bytheway,isthereagoodItalianrestaurantinthenei

45、ghborhood?A: Yeah. There s a great one a couple of blocks from here. Try their lasagna. It s delicious!2.A: Hello. I m sorry to bother you, but I think your car is parked in my spacedownstairs.B: Really?A: Yes. Do you drive a blue Honda?B: Yes, I do.A: Well, theres a blue Honda parked in space 13 an

46、d thats my space.歡迎下載20精品文庫B: Oh, I m so sorry. My son must have put it in the wrong space. Ours is theone right next to yours-number 12. Let me get my keys, and Ill go rightdown and move the car.A: Thanks.B: And I ll make sure my son doesnt do it again.A: I appreciate it.141.A: JasonJason! Turn down the TV a little, please.B: Oh, but this is my favorite program!A: I know. But its too loud.B: OK. I ll turn it down.A: That s better. Thanks.B: Lisa, please pick up your things.A: They re all over the living room floor.B: In a minute, Mom. Im on the phone.A: OK. But do it a