- Lesson01 Rome Wasn't Built in a Day2007-12-29 15:35:01
- English is an international language. Therefore, it is necessary for us to learn it. It can be rewarding
or just a waste of time. It's up to you. It depends on how you study it. Here are some t - Lesson02 How to Improve Your English p.9.2007-12-29 15:35:02
- Lesson 2:How to Improve Your English p.9. Mack is talking to his friend Don.
M: Hi, Don! How are you doing in your English class?
D: Not so well, I'm afraid.
M: What's the problem?
D: I'm no - Lesson03 The City of Song p.132007-12-29 15:35:03
- Lesson 3:The City of p.13 Listening to music is the favorite pastime of many people all over the world. This is especially true for
people living in Vienna, the city of song. Being the home of Mozart - Lesson04 He Who Hesitates Is Lost p.212007-12-29 15:35:04
- 4. He Who Hesitates Is Lost p.21
Mike is in Vienna with his girlfriend Daisy.
M: Are you having a good time, Daisy?
D: Are kidding? I'm having the time of my life. I loved the concerts.
M: Concer - Lesson05 Bungee Jumping p.262007-12-29 15:35:05
- 5. Bungee Jumping p.26
Bungee jumping looks like fun. It makes me nervous just to watch someone do it. It certainly takes a lot of
guts to jump one thousand feet above the water with only a rope - Lesson06 Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained p.352007-12-29 15:35:06
- 6. Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained p.35
Lisa and Bill are talking about their future.
L: What's your goal in life, Bill?
B: To fly in the sky and feel as free as a bird.
L: That's easy.
B: Wha - Lesson07 Doctor Death p.392007-12-29 15:35:07
- 7. Doctor Death p.39 Whether very sick people should be helped to end their own lives is a question many people cannot answer.
However, Dr.Kevorkian is an exception. That he has done this more than t - Lesson08 No Hearts or No Brains? P.522007-12-29 15:35:08
- 8. No Hearts or No Brains? P.52
Helen and Dick are talking about the previous article.
H: I don't understand how people can think Dr. Kevorkian is doing the right thing.
D: Well, helping people - Lesson09 Be Thoughtful p.282007-12-29 15:35:09
- 9. Be Thoughtful p.28
Being thoughtful simply means thinking of others before yourself. What you say or do will have an effect on
others. So it is important that you think before you say or do anyth - Lesson10 What Are Friends For?2007-12-29 15:35:10
- 10. What Are Friends For?
Jane meets her old friend, Fred.
J: Hi, Fred! How's everything?
F: Not so good, I'm afraid. Supporting a family is becoming more and more difficult these days.
J: What - Lesson11 Power without Pollution p.692007-12-29 15:35:11
- 11. Power without Pollution Pollution is a big problem in almost all the big cities of the world. City people are, therefore, becoming
more and more worried about how they can get rid of pollution. T - Lesson12 Stop the Noise p.772007-12-29 15:35:12
- 12. Stop the Noise
Mr. Chen is talking to his neighbor Mrs. Wang.
C: May I have a word with you?
W: Sure. What's the problem?
C: It's about your son. I'm tired of his making so much noise a - Lesson13 Health Comes First p. 812007-12-29 15:35:13
- 13.Health Comes FirstSmoking is bad in that it is harmful to one's health. In spite of the fact that doctors have even warned
that it causes cancer, people still keep on smoking.
In some Western co - Lesson14 Quit Cold Turkey p.892007-12-29 15:35:14
- 14. Quit Cold Turkey Jane is talking to her boyfriend.
J: You promised me that you were going to give up smoking. What's that in your hand?
B: I'm sorry. I really want to except that every time I - Lesson15 Don't Rely on Luck! P.932007-12-29 15:35:15
- 15. Don't Rely on Luck! Passing exams is every student's dream. Failing them is their nightmare. So, to realize their dreams, many
students try anything. They even go to fortunetellers, buy lucky c - Lesson16 Study or Flunk p.1012007-12-29 15:35:16
- Kim bumps into her classmate, Pak.
K: What's the matter, Pak? You look depressed. Did someone just die or what?
P: Well, someone is going to soon.
K: Oh, my God! Really? Who is it?
P: Me. I flunk - Lesson17 A Computer Car p.1052007-12-29 15:35:17
- You are in a strange city. It's late at night and you're tired. But you can't find your hotel. You sigh a
deep sigh. It seems like you are dreaming a terrible dream. What is happening?
This situa - Lesson18 Nothing is perfect p 1112007-12-29 15:35:18
- The computer in Dan's car is helping him reach his hotel.
D: OK, computer, how do we get there?
C: go one block and take a left.
D: that looks easy. (He turns right.)
C: Left! I said "left&q - Lesson19 Blame it on Men p1142007-12-29 15:35:19
- What's the real reason women get fat? It's not chocolate or ice cream. According to a recent report, which
was published in London, it's men! A magazine suggested men have a special warning writte - Lesson20 A Weighty Problem p 1232007-12-29 15:35:20
- Eve and Adam are talking.
E: Do you know I've put on 5 kilos since going out with you?
A: Why's that?
E: You're always taking me to fancy restaurants.
A: Well, you don't have to eat so much wh - Lesson21 Coffee Bathing P 127.2007-12-29 15:35:21
- When the Japanese as you "Would you like some coffee?" think twice before you answer. In Japan, it is quite
popular to have a "coffee hath." For about US$20, you can get a ground - Lesson22 Whiskey or Coffee? P1352007-12-29 15:35:22
- Jack and his Japanese friend, Norie, are on their way home from school.
N: what a hard day I had at school! I feel like having a coffee or something.
J: Me too.
N: Let's go to Rick"s Coffee S - Lesson23 Earthquake Survival Tips P1402007-12-29 15:35:23
- Would you know what to do during a really big earthquake? Experts have looked into the matter carefully. It
may be worth your while to look over the following tips they have for us.
If the ground be - Lesson24 Just Like a Woman p1512007-12-29 15:35:24
- Jenny and Andy are having a cup of coffee at a café.
J: Hey, Andy. Did you feel that earthquake yesterday?
A: Sure. I was at work. Some of the women in the office felt dizzy and screamed.
J: You k - Lesson25 Restaurant Dos and Don'ts P1562007-12-29 15:35:25
- When you want to eat at a Western restaurant, you should first consider making a reservation. If not, you
risk having to wait for a long time for a table.
When eating, the Japanese and some Chinese
