日期：2007-11-28 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... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-11-28 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... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-11-28 Lesson 99 Asking for Directions Being in an unfamiliar city can be frighten- ing. And finding an address can be like look- ing for a needle in a haystack. Don't get angry. Just ask someone for directions. However, city people usually give directions... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-11-28 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... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-11-28 Lesson 101 Who Discovered America？ Did the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus really discover America？ It's believed that travelers from China got there first. They crossed the Pacific to Mexico in the fifth century. In fact, Columbus landed in... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-11-28 Lesson 102 The Same First Name molly ：how come you have the same first name as your hther？ Junior： I was named after him. Molly ：What about your sister？ Junior：She was named after my grandmother. 同名 莫莉：为什么你和你父亲同名呢？ 二世：因为... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-11-28 Lesson 103 Air Pollution Why do people get headaches in a crowded, stuffy room？ Because they are breathing bad air. People who breathe bad air for a long time can get really sick. They may even get lung cancer and die. People need fresh air. Fresh... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-11-28 Lesson 104 We Need Fresh Air Joan ： Boy, it's really stuffy in here. Drake ： You're right. We need some fresh air. Joan ： Let's turn on the air-con. Drake ： Why not just open the window？ Joan ： That's even better. 我们需要新鲜空气 琼 ：乖乖，... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-11-28 Lesson 105 Recycling Garbage disposal is a major problem in most cities around the world. Finding places for garbage is getting more and more difficult. Recycling is, therefore, becoming very popu- lar. In other words, more and more people are treat... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-11-28 Lesson 106 Litterbugs Child ： Why is there so much garbage in the street, Mom？ Mother ： Because there are many litterbugs. Child ： What are litterbugs？ Mother ： They're people who don't put their rubbish in trash cans. 垃圾虫 小孩：妈妈，为什... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-11-28 Lesson 107 The Secret of Longevity Hong Ying, who comes from Guangdong, is known as the oldest person in China. She is 122 years old. Although she can hardly hear, her voice is loud and clear. In fact, she is still full of life. What's the secret of... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-11-28 Lesson108 Slow Down Rosa：Slow down，Carl.I can't keep up with you. Carl：You walk as slowly as a snail. Rosa：How do you keep so fit？ Carl：I work out as often as I can. 慢下来 罗莎：卡尔，走慢一点。我跟不上你。 卡尔：你走得跟蜗牛一样慢。 罗莎：你... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-11-28 Lesson 109 Discovering Africa David Livingstone was a doctor and explorer from Scotland. He is famous for traveling 29,000 miles in Africa during the 19th century. He discovered many rivers, lakes and mountains, including the Victoria Falls, the big... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-11-28 Lesson 110 Easier Said Than Done Tina ： Don't be a slave to work, Ralph！ Ralph： I can't help it. l'm always busy. Tina ： You must take it easy sometimes. Ralph： Easier said than done. 说来容易做来难 蒂娜：罗福，别做工作的奴隶！ 罗福：我没办法。... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-11-28 Lesson 111 Confucius Confucius is respected by most Chinese as the greatest teacher of all time. Perhaps the most important word he taught was ren, which means benevolence. According to Confucius, benevolence means courtesy, loyalty and unselfishnes... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-11-28 Lesson 112 It's My Pleasure Man ： Excuse me. Would you like to sit down？ Old Lady： That's very nice of you. Thank you. Man ： It's my pleasure. Old Lady： You're a very courteous gentleman. Man ： Thank you. 不客气 男 土：抱歉。你想要坐下吗？ 老... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-11-28 Lesson 113 Something Well Begun Is Half Done Work is a very important part of life. People work in order to earn a living. A coun- try can only make progress if its people work. It is, therefore, important for us to be hard- working. When we work, t... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-11-28 Lesson 114 NO Pain, NO Gain Rachel： What does John do for a living？ Derek ： He's a salesman. Rachel： That's a difficult way to make a living. Derek： Well, remember： No pain, no gain. 一分耕耘，一分收获 雷切尔：约翰是靠什么谋生的？ 德里克：他是... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-11-28 Lesson 115 Wait and See cliff and Bonnie have known each other for two years. They have talked about getting married since last year. Cliff has already decided that Bonnie is the right girl for him. However, Bonnie has not really made up her mind ab... 阅读全文>>

日期：2007-11-28 Lesson 116 We're Engaged Charles： How long have you known each other？ Diana ：We've known each other since we were kids. Charles： Has he proposed to you yet？ Diana ： Yes. In fact, we're engaged. 我们订婚了 查尔斯：你们彼此认识已有多久了？ 黛安... 阅读全文>>