大学英语听说第三版第二册原文

UNIT5 SCRIPT 1. M: What's the weather like today? W: It was cold and wet when I got up, but now the rain has let up and the sun is coming out. Q: How is the weather now? 2. W: How's the weather outside now? M: It's much warmer now than it was this morning. And the wind has stopped, too. Q: How was the weather this morning? 3. M: Is it nice outside, Emi? W: It was nice this morning, but now the sky is gray. I think it's going to rain. Q: What's the weather like now? 4. W: It seems to be clearing up. All the dark clouds are gone. M: Yes. Let's hope it stays this way. I hate rainy days. Q: How is the weather today? 5. W: I think I'll go and visit my aunt. It's so bright and sunny. M: But the forecast says we're going to have a rainstorm this afternoon. Q: What will the weather be like this afternoon? SCRIPT Here Is the Latest Weather Report Good morning, I'm Jim Porter, and here is the latest weather report from Channel 62. First the national picture. The Pacific Coast will have strong winds which might bring rain from Northern California through coastal regions of the Pacific Northwest. In the Rockies there will be heavy snow. It will be cold and dry in the Midwest, and cloudy in the afternoon. Over to the Northeast, where there will be clear skies this morning. There might be some rain in the afternoon, but it won't be heavy. You can expect temperatures in the high 30s to low 40s. Finally, in the Southeast, it will be warm and sunny in the morning, with a 40% chance of rain in the early afternoon. There will be rain in the evening, and there might be thunderstorms at that time. Now the weather report for your local area. Currently in your area 29 degrees under clear skies. Winds NW at 15 to 20 mph. Tonight partly cloudy and winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow mostly cloudy in the morning followed by isolated thunderstorms later in the day. High near 30 degrees. Low around 20 degrees. Chance of rain, 30%. SCRIPT Let's Listen to the Weather Forecast John: What's the matter, Mary? You look upset. Mary: My cell phone won't work. I guess I'll have to take it downtown and get it fixed. John: Here, let me see it a minute, will you? Mary: Sure. John: Hmmm. Let's see now ... Ah ... Here you are, Mary. Try it now. Mary: Why, John, you're wonderful! How did you ever do it? John: It was nothing. Say, let's play some tennis, shall we? Mary: Yes, but it looks to me like there's going to be a storm. John: I don't think so. Let's see, it's just 1:00. Try to get a weather report on TV. Mary: OK. (Turning on the TV.) Announcer: ... and now here's the latest weather forecast of your local area for today and tomorrow. Currently 75 degrees under mostly clear sky. Sunny and pleasant through the day, with a high of about 80 degrees. Tonight turning cloudy, with winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow, warm and humid, with a high of about 85 degrees and a low near 70 degrees. Winds SSW at 10 to 15, building up to 20 to 25 mph later in the afternoon. Scattered thunderstorms are expected in the evening. Chance of rain, 50%. John: There, see? It's not going to rain today! (thunder) Mary: Hey, look outside, John! John: Oh, my! UNIT6 SCRIPT 1. And here is today's weather forecast for international travelers. Let's start with Beijing. It will be cold and windy today. The low will be zero and the high will be 6 degrees Celsius. 2. Mexico City will be warm and wet, with a low of 68 degrees Fahrenheit and a high of 82 degrees. 3. Tokyo will be mostly cloudy with scattered showers in the afternoon. The low will be 4 degrees Celsius and the high 12 degrees. 4. Chicago is having a snowy day. It is freezing with a low of 15 degrees Fahrenheit and a high of 30 degrees. SCRIPT 1. ... and now here's the latest weather forecast. Sunny and pleasant today, with a high of about 80. Tomorrow, clear and continued sunny, with a high of about 85. Chance of rain today and tomorrow, near zero. 2. Here's the weather forecast for the weekend. Friday will start cold and cloudy in the morning, but it's not going to rain. The high is going to be only 6 degrees and the low, minus 3 degrees. By Friday night and maybe Saturday morning it's going to snow but it will let up by Saturday afternoon and Sunday is going to be clear and sunny, but very cold. SCRIPT A Weather Report Good evening. Well, it's been another fine day over most of the country with temperatures up to 23 degrees in southern areas. But it isn't going to last, I'm afraid. By tomorrow evening most of us will see some rain. Tomorrow morning will start off dry with a good deal of sunshine in most places. There will be a bit of fog along the southeast coast, however, and it will be generally cloudy, with light winds from the northeast keeping this coast cooler. In the northwest it will stay dull and cloudy with some heavy showers. Temperatures in this part of the country will be a cool 16 degrees. As the day goes on, we're going to see a big change, as warm, humid weather pushes in from the south. This will bring rain to most of the southern half of the country by the evening. And there will be some thunderstorms, but only in the southwest, where temperatures will reach 26 degrees or possibly 27 degrees. In the northern half of the country the weather will be brighter and fresher. It will stay dry, but it will be quite windy and that east wind will keep temperatures down to about 19 degrees. That's it. Have a good day tomorrow. SCRIPT You Always Worry Too Much M: I'm wondering if it's going to be fine this afternoon. W: So what? M: The sports meet! It's scheduled at 2:00, but the fog! You can only see within a short distance. W: But don't you see the wind's beginning to lift it up? I bet it will be fine this afternoon. M: Don't be so sure. W: You've heard the forecast this morning, haven't you? M: No. That's why I worry. W: Why don't you try 12121, the 24-hour telephone weather forecast service? M: Gee! How come I hadn't thought about it? I'll call it right away. (The man calls 12121 and listens to the weather report.) Announcer: Now the weather report for today and tomorrow. It's foggy in the morning and it'll be clear and fine this afternoon. Tomorrow it will be overcast, with a slight chance of rain later in the day. Today, the high will be 12 degrees. Tomorrow the low will be 6 degrees. Thanks for listening. W: What did it say? M: "It will be clear and fine in the afternoon." W: See? There'll be no problem for the sports meet this afternoon, then. M: But the report isn't always accurate. W: And you always worry too much. UNIT7 SCRIPT 1. W: Are you going to spend your holiday in Paris? M: Yes, I just can't wait. W: When are you leaving? M: March 31st. W: Will you go there by plane? M: Sure. 2. M: I heard that Gloria will go to London on May 22nd. How will she go there? W: By train. M: Why? It's so slow. W: But it's safer. 3. M: Where did your brother go for holiday? W: Qingdao. M: When did he go? W: Last Friday. M: How long is he planning to stay? W: About two weeks. M: Did he fly? W: No. He went by ship. 4. W: So, you are going to have a vacation in Hong Kong. M: Yes. I'll go there at the end of June. W: You'll go there with your family, I guess. M: Yes. Can you book four plane tickets to Hong Kong for me? W: No problem. 5. M: We're planning to camp in the Lake District. W: When are you going? M: Next weekend. W: Is it very far? M: No. It's only 40 miles away. So we'll drive there. SCRIPT Where Are You Going to Spend Your Holiday? Woman: Where are you going to spend your holiday this year, Bob? Bob: We may go abroad, but I'm not so sure. Woman: What do you mean? Bob: Well, my wife's talking about Egypt recently. She may want to go there. I'd like to go there, too. Woman: Yes, it's an interesting country to see. Bob: But we can't make up our minds yet. You know, a round-trip ticket to Egypt costs a lot. Woman: But you could go by sea. Bob: You're right. It's cheaper, isn't it? Woman: You can save at least half of the money if you go by ship. Bob: But don't you think it would take a long time and ... Woman: But you can enjoy viewing the sea and the rising sun. Bob: Yes. I'll talk to my wife. Woman: You'll definitely enjoy yourselves, I'm sure. Bob: Don't be so sure. We may not go anywhere. Woman: You always hesitate at everything. Bob: It's not my fault, you know. My wife always worries too much. Woman: Like what? Bob: Well, who's going to look after the house? Who's going to look after the garden? And who's going to look after the pets? We have these problems every year. And in the end we stay at home and look after everything. SCRIPT Mr and Mrs Williams Mr and Mrs Williams always went to England to spend their summer holidays. They always stayed in a small boarding house at the seaside. One year, however, Mr Williams made a lot of money in his business, so they decided to go to Rome and stay at a really good hotel while they went around and saw the sights of that famous city. They flew to Rome, and arrived at their hotel late one evening. They expected that they would have to go to bed hungry, because in the boarding houses they used to stay in the past, no meals were served after seven o'clock in the evening. They were therefore surprised when the clerk who received them in the hall of the hotel asked them whether they would be taking dinner there that night. "Are you still serving dinner then?" asked Mrs Williams. "Yes, certainly, madam," answered the clerk. "We serve it until half past nine." "What aboutbreakfast and lunch?" asked Mr Williams. "Well, sir," answered the clerk, "we serve breakfast from 7 to 11:30 in the morning, lunch from 12 to 3 in the afternoon, tea from 4 to 5, and dinner from 6 to 9:30." "But that hardly leaves any time for us to see the sights of Rome!" said Mrs Williams in a disappointed voice. UNIT8 Planning a Trip W: Hello, Bob. What are you reading? M: Oh, just some brochures I got from a travel agency. W: Are you taking a trip abroad? Where are you going? M: St. Lucia. W: I've heard about it. But where exactly is it? M: It's an island in the Caribbean, not too far from Florida. It's supposed to be very beautiful. W: Oh. Sounds great. M: Yeah, I guess. W: So, what are you going to do? M: Well, Gloria wants to go shopping. W: Shopping? Ugh. You're going to go with her? M: I don't know. Maybe. We'll see. W: How about scuba diving? M: Of course, that's why we're going. Gloria loves scuba diving. W: Are you going to try it? M: Nah. I tried it once, but I don't really like it. But we're definitely going to rent motorcycles and ride around the island. Gloria loves that. W: Well, at least that's one thing you like. What are you going to do at night? M: Probably go dancing. Gloria loves dancing. W: But you hate dancing. M: I know, but ... W: Hey! ... who's planning this trip anyway? M: Oh, this is Gloria's idea. SCRIPT A 60-Year-Old Message in a Bottle Schwarz, a Swiss tourist traveling in Sweden, found a message in a bottle on a remote Swedish beach, some 55 miles south of Stockholm. The message in the bottle was apparently thrown into the sea 60 years ago by an Estonian refugee fleeing the Nazis. The message was written in English and dated 1943, when the Nazis occupied Estonia. It was signed by Maja Westerman, an Estonian refugee who wrote that she and her sister had arrived a year earlier on a small Swedish island. "We are still dreaming about our home," she wrote. "Is the war over yet? We are looking forward to peace and friendship. I would be very grateful if I could see my family again." About 2,000 refugees were given asylum on the small Swedish island during the Second World War, most of whom came from Estonian islands. "It is very moving," said Schwarz, from his home in Switzerland. "Just imagine if Maja Westerman is still alive today and it would be possible to find her!" Schwarz said he found the bottle on Tuesday and returned to Switzerland on Friday. He said he would search for the letter's author on the Internet and attempt to prove that the letter was true. UNIT9 SCRIPT At the Doctor's Office W: Good morning. M: Good morning. Do take a seat. Now, what can I do for you? W: Well, I've been getting a lot of headaches recently. M: I see. And do you normally suffer from headaches? W: No, not normally. M: And are there any other symptoms? I mean, do you feel sick, or anything like that? W: No, just a headache. M: When do you get these headaches? W: It's usually when I've been reading or watching the telly. M: Mmm. Do you wear glasses? W: No, I don't. M: Well. Cover your left eye. Now, can you read the letters on the chart over there? Try the third line from the bottom. W: Erm ... H, T, P ... er, or is it R ... and then it's E, isn't it? That's all I can read. M: Hmm. Well, I think that's probably the problem. So as a first step, I'd like you to have your eyes tested. I'll give you a letter, and you need to take this to the optician's for an appointment. W: Oh, right, OK. M: I'm sure glasses will clear up the headaches, but if they don't then come back and see me again. W: Thank you, doctor. Goodbye. M: Goodbye. What Do I Have to Do, Doctor? W: Ah, Mr Stone. Do come in and sit down. M: Thank you. W: How are you? Are you still feeling very tired all the time? M: Yes, I am. W: Well, I've got your test results back now and they confirm what I thought. Your blood pressure and your cholesterol level are very high. So if you don't change your lifestyle, you're going to have a heart attack sooner or later. M: Oh, I see. Oh, dear. What do I have to do? W: Well, there are three things that you ought to do. First, quit smoking. Secondly, you really must lose weight. Your cholesterol level is very high so you must reduce the amount of fat that you eat. And lastly, you must take more exercise. You mustn't do too much exercise at first, but build up gradually. M: But what sort of exercise should I do? W: Walking is best. You needn't exercise every day, but you should walk about three miles four or five times a week. M: But I don't have time. I'm just so busy at work. W: That's another thing. You mustn't work so hard. Look, take this information and read it through. Then make an appointment to see our lifestyle consultant. She will work out a full diet and exercise program for you. And don't worry. That's the last thing you should do. I'll see you again next month. M: OK. Thank you, Doctor. Goodbye for now. W: Goodbye. UNIT10 SCRIPT W: Come in and sit down, Paul. Now, what's the trouble? M: I've got a terrible pain in my stomach, doctor. W: I see. When did it start? M: It started yesterday. I didn't eat any supper. W: Have you got a temperature? M: I think so. I feel very hot. W: Let's see. Yes. You've got a fever. M: I've got an awful headache, too, and my throat hurts. W: I think you've got the flu. M: Is it serious, doctor? W: No, not at all, but you must stay in bed for a couple of days and take this medicine. M: How often must I take it? W: Three times a day after meals. M: Thank you, doctor. Goodbye. SCRIPT Seems Like You're Having a Lot of Stress Recently Doctor: Seems like you're having a lot of stress recently, Dave? Dave: Yeah, it's been unbelievable. Doctor: Mmm. Do you still smoke? Dave: I don't smoke as many cigarettes as I used to, but I still smoke a little. Doctor: Don't smoke any cigarettes! You know the dangers. What about alcohol? Dave: Well, sometimes I have a beer in the evening. Doctor: That sounds OK. That's not a lot. Just don't drink too much alcohol. It's not good for your health. Try drinking more fruit juice and water, especially when you're under stress. Dave: More fruit juice and water? I see. Doctor: What about your diet? Do you eat a lot of red meat? Dave: Well, I do eat a lot of fast food hamburgers just because I'm always in a hurry. Doctor: Oh, careful. Don't eat too much red meat. It's very bad for your heart. Eat more fish and fresh vegetables. And take more time to eat a good meal. Dave, do you worry about things a lot? Dave: Um, yes. Well, I try not to, but it's difficult. My son's in college and, he's a little wild, I guess, and well, my wife and I worry about him. Doctor: Hmm, I see. Well, don't worry too much. It will affect your health. What about work? Do you still work very hard? Dave: I have to. I have to pay all the bills, including yours. Doctor: Mmm, you have a point. But don't work too hard. You really need to take it easy. SCRIPT I Think You'll Be a Different Man Doctor: Good morning. How are you? Patient: I'm very worried, doctor. I'm afraid that I'm very ill. Doctor: I'm sorry to hear that. Why do you think so? Patient: Because I'm tired all the time. I find it very difficult to do any work. Besides, I have no appetite. Doctor: How do you sleep? Patient: Very badly, doctor. Doctor: Do you find it hard to get to sleep, or do you wake up early? Patient: Both, doctor. Doctor: Are you worried about anything? Patient: Well, yes, I am. I'm worried about my work. I've just taken a new job. I earn a lot ofmoney but it's difficult work. I'm always afraid of making a mistake. Doctor: I see. Please take off your shirt and lie down. Patient: Yes, doctor. (The doctor examines the patient.) Doctor: Well, there's nothing much wrong with you. You're working too hard and worrying too much. Patient: Can you give me some medicine to help me to sleep, doctor? Doctor: I can but I'm not going to. You don't need medicine. You need advice. Don't work too hard. Don't worry about your work. Take regular exercise. Patient: But I may lose my job, doctor. It's hard to get a job like mine. Doctor: Then get an easier one, even if you earn less money. Which would you rather have, health or wealth? Patient: You're right, doctor. It's more important to be healthy than wealthy. I'll change my job. Thank you for your advice. Doctor: Come and see me again in a month's time. I think you'll be a different man! UNIT11 SCRIPT Cindy: I've just moved into a new place and I'm having a housewarming party next Sunday, May 23rd. Would you like to come, Sally? Sally: I'd love to. What's your new address, Cindy? Cindy: No. 30, 41st Street. Sally: Would you like me to come early? I can help get things ready. Cindy: That would be nice. Could you come around 6? The party begins at 7. Sally: Fine. Who'll be there? Cindy: Oh, Tom, Linda, Bob and Laura. You'll know them. Would you like to bring someone? Sally: I really would like you to meet my brother. He'll be home from Washington on Saturday morning. Do you mind if I bring him? Cindy: No, not at all. The more people, the merrier. SCRIPT Going to a Party Jake: Hi, great to see you, Kate! Come in. Kate: Hi, Jake. Uh ... I'm not the first, am I? Jake: No, the others are all in the dining room. The food's in there. Let me take your coat. Kate: Thanks. Oh, I brought you some flowers. Jake: Thank you. I'll put them in some water right away. Kate: Where's Amy? Jake: I think she's in the dining room with the others. Oh, here she comes. Amy: Hi, Kate. I like your dress. Kate: Thanks. Amy: Have you had something to eat, Kate? Kate: No, not yet. Amy: The vegetables and dip are over there, help yourself. Kate: Thank you. Amy: There's some salad over here. And there are some potato chips and nuts on the table. Kate: OK, see you later. (Music playing) Jake: Hey, Kate, not dancing? Kate: No, I'm just hanging out. Jake: This is a great song, isn't it? Do you want to dance? Kate: Sure, why not? (Guests leaving) Amy: Well, here's your coat. Thanks for coming. Kate: It was nice of you to invite me. I really enjoyed myself. Amy: Good. You've got to come to Jake's birthday party next month. Kate: Thank you. I'd be delighted. SCRIPT Who Was the Small Man? It was Christmas, and there was a big party in the house. Guests came and went but the party continued. Then the bell rang. Several people shouted, "Come in!" and a small man opened the front door and came in. Nobody knew him, but the host went to meet him and took him to the bar for a drink. The man sat there happily for an hour and drank. Then suddenly he stopped and looked at his host. "Do you know," he said, "nobody invited me to this party. I don't know you, I don't know your wife, and I don't know any of your guests. My wife and I wanted to go out in our car, but one of your guests had parked his car in front of our house. So I came here to find him and my wife is waiting in our car for me to come back." UNIT12 SCRIPT W: Good morning, Bill. M: Hello, Helen. How was the party last night? Did you have a good time? W: Oh, yes. We met a lot of people. We talked, and drank. It was a lot of fun. M: What about Carol? Was she there? W: Yes. And so was Jenny. They enjoyed the party very much, too. By the way, I didn't see you. Where were you? M: Me? Oh, I stayed at home. W: Why didn't you go? M: I wasn't invited. That's why! SCRIPT What Makes a Good Party? Ron: What do you think makes a good party, Alice? Alice: Um ... I think, Ron, the place is really important. It should be big enough but not too big. Do you agree, George? George: Yes, it needs to be quite crowded to create an atmosphere ... and dark. Ron: Oh, no, George. I don't like it when you can't see who you're talking to. George: No ... no, I mean soft lighting. But the most important thing is the food and drink. Alice: Oh, yes. There must be lots of drink and enough food. It's terrible when there isn't enough food. Ron: What sort of food do you think is good for parties? Alice: Um, the sort of thing you can eat with your fingers. I mean, you don't want to have loads of washing-up at the end of the party. Ron: Actually, I think the music is the most important thing. Loud, but not too loud, and the sort of music you can dance to. George: I think you need to prepare party CDs with all the best dance tracks, then you don't have to worry about it. Alice: But what about people? That's quite important, isn't it? George: Um, yes, you do need people for a party! Alice: No, I ... I mean the right people. You need some party animals who get up and start the dancing. Ron: And you need a mix of men and women. I went to a party recently where there were five women for every man. George: Sounds all right to me. Alice: Oh, shut up. So what do you think are the three most important things? Ron: Food and drink, music and the right mix of people. George: Right. SCRIPT Great Party, Isn't It? Tony: Great party, isn't it? Lenore: Fantastic. And the food is wonderful. Tony: By the way, I'm Tony. Lenore: Hi, Tony. I'm Lenore. Nice to meet you. Tony: You too ... Lenore's an interesting name ... are you from the States? Lenore: Actually, I was born in Switzerland. My dad's Swiss. But I grew up in New York. How about you? Tony: Oh, me, I grew up right here in Portland. Lenore: Ah, so you're a local boy. What do you do? Tony: Right now I'm in school. How about you? Lenore: I'm an art teacher at Grant High School. Tony: Really? I'm an art student in college here. I graduate this year. Lenore: No kidding? Tony: Yes. There's an exhibition for our graduation next week. I have a couple of paintings in it. Would you like to come? Lenore: I'd love to. That would be excellent. Tony: Great. The first day is on Monday. It's at the Art College. Do you know where it is? Lenore: Yes, in fact it's near where I live. Tony: Good. So why don't we meet at the main entrance of the college at seven? Lenore: Sure, that sounds good. I look forward to it. Hey, let's get some food. I'm hungry. Unit13 SCRIPT To make a date is a general expression for an appointment with somebody of the opposite sex. It is usually used when a man asks a girl out to a movie, a dinner, or a dance. In many Western countries, including the United States, it is no longer unusual for a woman to ask a man out for a date. People of all ages make and go on dates. Dates are easily made by phone calls. When making dates, the language used is often casual and informal. SCRIPT This Has Been a Really Nice Evening Bill: Wow, this has been a really nice evening, Kate. I had such a good time. Kate: You did? I did too. Bill: It was fun being with you, talking and ... Kate: You know I haven't really talked to a guy this much in a long time. Bill: Yeah, you really did talk a lot tonight, didn't you? Kate: I hope I didn't talk too much. Bill: No, no, no. You were so quiet the first time we went out. I actually thought you might be a ... Kate: A what? Bill: You know, boring. An airhead. Kate: An airhead? What do you mean Bill: Well I mean, you just kind of looked at me. You didn't say anything. Kate: Well, now you know I do have a lot to say. Bill: I guess you're just kind of cautious around new people. Kate: Yeah, I am cautious, especially if I think somebody might be a ... Bill: A what? Kate: You know, a jerk. Bill: A jerk? You thought I was a jerk? Kate: Well, yeah, I mean, no. I mean, sort of, I didn't know. You did talk a lot on your first date about yourself. I thought you were, sort of, self-centered, kind of aggressive. Bill: Aggressive? You don't think so now, do you? Kate: No, no, no. Not anymore. Now I know you're really open and gentle. Bill: Oh. Kate: I guess you were just nervous the first time we went out. Bill: I guess that's right. I just talk a lot when I'm nervous. Kate: Yeah, I guess we were both a little nervous that first time. SCRIPT Dating in Brazil W: Paulo, tell me about dating in your country. M: Dating? W: Yeah. What's it like in Brazil? M: Oh, it's pretty open. W: Open? What do you mean? M: Well, lots of kids go on dates. W: From what age? M: Oh, about 14 or 15, I guess. W: Are you serious? From 14 or 15? M: Yeah, what's wrong with that? W: Most of my friends here in my country didn't start dating until they were 18 or 19. M: 18 or 19? Really? W: Yes, well, we think the first year of university is the right time. M: Where do couples go on dates? W: Oh, they normally go to coffee shops, out to dinner at a restaurant, to the mountains. M: To the mountains? What for? W: For hiking. Lots of young people do that. M: How about movies? Do they go to the movies? W: Sure, sure. Some people do that. That's OK. M: Yeah, we do that in Brazil, too go to the movies on dates. W: Where else do people usually go on dates? M: Well, a lot of people go to the beach and hang around together. W: Who pays when you go on dates, the boy or the girl? M: Hmm ... depends. Could be either. The boy or the girl might pay. W: Hmm. The boy or the girl? Hey, I like it. That's the best way! UNIT14 SCRIPT An Expensive Way to Go for a Date Jack: Kathy, we last heard from you when you were about to meet Tom for the first time. Kathy: That's right, Jack. It was easier for me to take time off work, so I booked a flight to Denver. Jack: Wow! That's a long way to go for a date! And rather expensive, too. Kathy: Oh, we shared the cost of the flight. Tom's a very generous man. Anyway, he arranged to meet me at the airport. Jack: And when was that? Kathy: It was almost a year ago. I felt really nervous, but I couldn't wait to meet Tom. Jack: And was he there? Kathy: Oh, yes. I spotted him immediately. He looked just like his photograph. Jack: Hah. Was it love at first sight? Kathy: I'm afraid not. I couldn't have predicted what happened but something put me off him straightaway. I didn't even leave the airport. I just turned round and came straight back to Ireland. We haven't been in touch since that day. Jack: Wow, what was it that put you off? Kathy: Well, it's going to sound really stupid, but I hated his shoes. SCRIPT What Are You Doing on Monday Night? W: Hello? M: Hello, Monica? W: Hello, Peter. M: Look, what are you doing on Monday night? There's a great show at the Grand Theater. W: Monday night? Oh, sorry, I'm planning to finish my term paper. It has to be in on Tuesday morning. M: Oh well, never mind. Look, Tuesday, why don't we go out for dinner? Just you and me, very nice and romantic. We could go to that little restaurant you like so much. W: Sounds like a great idea, but I think I might have to help my roommate clean up the apartment. You see, we are having some people in on Wednesday night, so we want the place to look really nice. M: Well, that means you're going to be busy Wednesday night too. W: I'm afraid so. M: Well, how about Thursday night? There's going to be a basketball championship at school. How about we go and root for the old Blues? W: Yes, I was planning to see that, but you know what's come up it's daddy's birthday, so we are taking him out for dinner. M: Well, I suppose you're busy on Friday night, too. I had planned to invite you to a concert. W: Well, I was going to stay in, what with all these late nights. But since I've been tied up all week, sure, I'd love to go to the concert with you. What time is it? UNIT15 SCRIPT Our Lifestyles Are So Different I'm Tina. I first met Bill when I was looking for someone to share the house I was renting. I put an advertisement in the local student newspaper and he was one of the people who answered it. When we met, we hit it off straightaway and I told him he could move in. Living with Bill was fun. We soon found out that we had a lot in common and quickly became close friends. We always had really good discussions about everything that was important to us at the time: politics, the environment, literature and other less important things like cooking. We also liked the same music and that's important when you're sharing a house. We fell out a couple of times about the housework. Bill thinks I'm untidy but I think life's too short to worry about things like that.when we graduated three years ago, we went our separate ways and since then our lives have been very different. I went back to my hometown and got a job as a production assistant for art exhibitions. I like my job because I'm helping young people to get involved in the arts. I'm living with my parents because I'm not earning very much. Bill thinks I'm crazy because money is very important to him now, but I get a lot of personal satisfaction from my job. He's earning a lot of money, but he doesn't see me very often now. When he comes down for the weekend we have a laugh, but our lifestyles are so different now that we don't have very much to talk about. SCRIPT We've Drifted Apart I'm Bill. Tina and I got on very well together at university. When we first met, we clicked straightaway and we ended up sharing a house for nearly three years. We had the same attitude to the important things in life and the only thing we argued about was the housework. I'm very tidy whereas Tina's the opposite. I don't think she has ever found out where we kept the vacuum cleaner! When I left university, I moved to London and got a job in a finance company. I have to work long hours and I don't really enjoy what I'm doing but I earn a very good salary. I'm very ambitious and I want to get to the top of my profession. I enjoy spending money on CDs, clothes, a nice car and going out to good restaurants. Tina's working really hard as well, but she's not earning much. I don't understand why she's doing it. I think she's having a holiday it seems very idealistic to me. Anyway, it means that our lifestyles are very different now so we've drifted apart. We haven't fallen out or anything. We still talk on the phone and when I go down to visit her, we have a laugh. I know she'll always be there for me UNIT16 SCRIPT Most Westerners agree on what a traditional family lifestyle is. The man goes out to work. The woman stays home and takes care of the children. The man fixes things around the house and decides what car to buy. The woman does the shopping, prepares meals and decides how to decorate the house. Most people also agree that lifestyles are changing. These days more women go out to work and more men do household jobs like cooking and cleaning. More couples share taking care of the children. Roles are more equal. However, recent survey results have some surprises. For example, women spend about three hours a day cleaning, shopping and cooking. Men spend less than one hour doing these jobs. Men also spend only about seven minutes a day taking care of the kids. More women go out to work, but they also do most of the housework. Maybe lifestyles are changing but for many women the change is not fast enough. SCRIPT A Survey Interviewer: Hi, I'm doing a survey for the magazine "Young Lifestyles." Can I ask you some questions? Laura: I guess so. Interviewer: Thanks. Well, first can you tell me your name, age, and what you do? Laura: OK, my name's Laura Carter. I'm twenty-nine and I'm a receptionist in a large office. Interviewer: OK, Laura, I'd like to ask you a little about your vacations. Laura: Oh, I live for my vacations! I've visited lots of countries in Europe. I love it over there. In fact last summer, I went to Spain with my boyfriend. We traveled all around the country for three weeks ... It was fantastic. We did a lot of sightseeing around Madrid and we spent a week at the beach near Barcelona. And the best thing was, we studied Flamenco dance for five days in Seville. Interviewer: Sounds wonderful. So any travel plans for your next vacation? Laura: Of course! In April I'm going to Italy with two friends from my office. I can't wait. Interviewer: So, are you going to study opera? Laura: No, I can't even sing karaoke! We're just going to visit museums, eat lots of pasta and do a lot of shopping for designer clothes. Interviewer: OK, just one more question. What do you think your job and life will be like ten years from now? Laura: Hmm, that's a tough one. Well, OK, in ten years, I'll be thirty-nine. I'm going to have my own business, a fashion boutique. And I'll go to Europe three or four times a year. Interviewer: For business? Laura: And pleasure. Hey, remember ... "work hard, play hard." Interviewer: Got it. SCRIPT I Want to See the World Sarah: Rosie, I've got something to tell you. Rosie: What is it, Sarah? Sarah: Well, I've made a decision. I'm going to leave the hospital. Rosie: Leave? What do you mean? Sarah: I'm bored with it. I want to do something different. Rosie: I see. How long have you been working at the hospital? For two years? Sarah: No. I've been there for over five years. And I've lived here in Brighton for about eight years. I want a change. Rosie: You're leaving Brighton! But why? What are you going to do? Sarah: I'm going to Africa. I've got a job as a nurse with a voluntary organization. They want me to go to Nigeria. Rosie: What! You're joking! Sarah: Look, I didn't tell you before because nothing is certain. Now everything is settled. Rosie, I'm going to miss you very much, and I don't want our friendship to end. But I want to see the world. You do understand, don't you? Rosie: Oh, yes, I understand. Sarah: I'm really sorry, Rosie