- Lesson101 Who Discovered America?2007-12-29 13:52:41
- 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 fac - Lesson102 The Same First Name2007-12-29 13:52:42
- molly ：how come you have the same first name as
your father?
Junior： I was named after him．
Molly ：What about your sister?
Junior：She was named after my grandmother．
同名
莫莉： - Lesson103 Air Pollution2007-12-29 13:52:43
- 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 - Lesson104 We Need Fresh Air2007-12-29 13:52:44
- 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 - Lesson105 Recycling2007-12-29 13:52:45
- 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 w - Lesson106 Litterbugs2007-12-29 13:52:46
- 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
- Lesson107 The Secret of Longevity2007-12-29 13:52:47
- 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 - Lesson108 Slow Down2007-12-29 13:52:48
- 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 - Lesson109 Discovering Africa2007-12-29 13:52:49
- 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 - Lesson110 Easier Said Than Done2007-12-29 13:52:50
- 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 - Lesson111 Confucius2007-12-29 13:52:51
- 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
Con - Lesson112 It's My Pleasure2007-12-29 13:52:52
- 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： - Lesson113 Something Well Begun Is Half Done2007-12-29 13:52:53
- 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. Whe - Lesson114 NO Pain, NO Gain2007-12-29 13:52:54
- 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 - Lesson115 Wait and See2007-12-29 13:52:55
- 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 h - Lesson116 We're Engaged2007-12-29 13:52:56
- 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
- Lesson117 Time Flies2007-12-29 13:52:57
- Time is precious. Nobody can afford to
waste time. Once time has gone by, it will
never return. You can never turn the clock
back. Time passes very quickly. In fact,
people say time flies. Time - Lesson118 The Eiffel Tower2007-12-29 13:52:58
- Ivy : Have you ever been to Paris?
Homer : No. I haven't.
Ivy : Then you have never seen the Eiffel Tower?
Homer : No, I haven't.
Ivy : What a pity!
艾菲尔铁塔
爱薇：你有没有去过巴黎?
荷马：不 - Lesson119 My Name Isn't Jack2007-12-29 13:52:59
- My father has never done anything excit-
ing in his life. He has never traveled abroad
He has never smoked, drunk wine, or gone
dancing. He has never even gone to a movie
One day I asked him, - Lesson120 It's My Treat2007-12-29 13:55:00
- Dale: Have you eaten yet?
Molly: No.
Dale: I haven't, either. Let's have lunch together.
Molly: I didn't bring enough money.
Dale : Don't worry about it. It's my treat.
Molly: Thanks!
由我作 - Lesson121 The Greatest Killers2007-12-29 13:55:01
- Alcohol and cigarettes are the two great-
est killers in the world. Hundreds of thou-
sands of people have died because of these
two social evils. As a result, some govern-
ments are trying to - Lesson122 I Quit Smoking2007-12-29 13:55:02
- Gary : Hi, Susan! Do you have a light?
Susan: No. I quit smoking long ago.
Gary : That's good. Congratulations!
Susan: Why don't you quit as well?
Gary : It's really difficult.
Susan: Come on; - Lesson123 An Accident2007-12-29 13:55:03
- Sally and her husband, Jack, have both
been driving for three years. Jack has
always driven very carefully. He has never
been in an accident. Sally, however, has
never been a good driver. She - Lesson124 Beautiful Shanghai2007-12-29 13:55:04
- Alan : Have you ever been to Guilin?
Galen: No. But I've been to Shanghai.
Alan : Did you have a good time?
Galen: Yes. Shanghai is a beautiful city.
美丽的上海市
艾伦：你有没有去过桂林?
盖伦： - Lesson125 Studying Seriously2007-12-29 13:55:05
- John has been trying to learn how to play
the guitar. He has been taking lessons for
half a year. However, he hasn't been study
ing seriously, He has only been going to his
lessons every now
