每天一課英語口語365 Unit 206-221

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[00:00.00]206 Theatre [00:04.44]I' d suggest a visit to China Theatre tonight. [00:08.75]That would be great. What' s on tonight? [00:11.99]A.I hear you are very keen on ballet. Have you been to China Theatre? [00:19.72]B: Not yet. We've been very busy all this week. [00:23.51]A. I'd suggest a visit to China Theatre tonight. [00:27.48]B: That would be great. What's on tonight? [00:30.43]A: The "Nutcrackers" by Tchaikovsky. It's a great ballet. [00:35.66]B: Lovely. [00:36.75](Li Hong and Mr. Black are in the theatre.) [00:41.80]Li Hong: Did you watch TV last night, Mr. Black? [00:44.90]Mr. Black: I did, and I very much enjoyed the folk song and dance show. I thought they were very artistic. [00:52.95]Li Hong: I'm glad you appreciate our folk music. But a live perfor mance is much more interesting. [00:59.35]Mr. Black: I can't wait to see it start. When does the show begin? [01:03.87]Li Hong: The show starts at 7 and is over at around 10 o' clock p. m. [01:08.78](After the show) [01:11.08]Li Hong: What do you think of the performance, Mr. Black? [01:15.05]Mr. Black: It' s an excellent musical. The acting was very expressive and the songs and dancing were superb. [01:23.67]Li Hong: I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's had a long run, but the house has always been full. [01:30.36]Mr. Black: What do you think of the leading actors? [01:33.44]Li Hong: Personally I liked the main character. He was true to type. [01:38.12]Mr. Black: You are a better judge. I don' t know the play well enough. [01:42.06]207 Television [01:47.76]What do you think of the TV news report? [01:53.97]I think the news reports are excellent. [01:55.96]A. Cathy, what do you think of today's TV programs? [02:01.13]B: Well, if you ask me, it' s terrible. Most of the TV programs are a complete waste of time. [02:07.61]A: Ben, how do you feel about them? [02:11.58]C: In general, I agree with Cathy. But what bothers me more is that they are too violent. [02:19.65]D:I think so too. As far as I am concerned, there are too many police shows and not enough educational programs. [02:29.00]A: What about the news reports? [02:31.88]B.I think the news reports are excellent. Presenting the news is what TV does best. [02:38.46](Watching TV) [02:41.36]James: Chris, let me see the TV guide. Thanks Oh, you can forget The King and I. [02:49.64]Kindergarten Cop is on. I've already seen it but it's fantastic. [02:54.60]Really funny and exciting. Schwarzenegger's in it--and I know you like him. Come on, let's watch that... [03:02.62]Chris: I' d rather watch something a bit more gentle and sentimental like The King and I. [03:09.54]James: Oh, please, let's watch Kindergarten Cap. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. [03:15.32]Chris: But The king and I will be fun too. What time are they on? Maybe we can watch them both. [03:22.00]James: No, I'm afraid they clash. But, look, Kindergarten Cop starts before The King and I. [03:29.89]So, why don't we start off watching Kindergarten Cap and see how we go? [03:34.36]You'll probably get totally absorbed in it. [03:38.02]Chris: I'm not so sure I like that idea. Yes, I may find I like it--but [03:45.02]what if I don' t? I know I'll have a dreadful battle with you if I want to switch over to... [03:51.81]James: You might be right about that. But I'll lay money on it, you'll love Kindergarten Cop... [03:56.93]Chris: You win, for the moment . .. but I'm warning you, [04:03.59]if I don' t like Kindergarten cop, I'm definitely going to switch over to The King and I. [04:08.03]208 Film [04:11.56]Do you like to go to movies? [04:15.82]I don' t like comedies very much. I like adventure movies. [04:21.36]A: Do you like to go to movies? [04:24.52]B: Yes. I like to go to movies a lot. [04:28.72]A: What kind of movies do you like? [04:29.74]B: I like comedies. How about you? [04:32.72]A: I don't like comedies very much. I like adventure movies. [04:38.10](Mr. and Mrs. Banks want to go to the cinema.) [04:43.92]Mrs. Banks: I rather fancy going to the cinema tonight. Is there anything good on? [04:48.78]Mr. Banks: There's a cowboy film on at the Moon Theatre and I understand that it is very exalting. [04:56.91]Mrs. Banks: I'm tired of cowboys and Indians as all those films are the same. What else is showing? [05:03.73]Mr. Banks: At the Star Theatre, there is a war film but you don't usually like that kind. [05:10.80]Mrs. Banks: You're quite right. [05:17.07]I like to see something that will cheer Me up, not make me feel miserable. [05:22.46]The world's full of tragedy already without having to pay money to see a film about it. [05:26.82]Mr. Banks: Well, then, the film for you is the comedy being shown at the Regal. [05:29.04]Mrs. Banks: I read about that in the newspaper and my favorite comedian is in it. [05:37.71]He is a wonderful actor apart from being so funny. [05:40.14]The leading lady in the film is also one of my favorites so I should enjoy it very much. [05:45.65]Mr. Banks: I don' t care who the star of the show is, as long as it is good entertainment. [05:51.66]Mrs. Banks: If I don' t like the leading actor and actress, [05:57.43]I never like the film, as I think the film stars are the main attraction. [06:00.54]I think this film is a musical as well as being a comedy and that is the ideal combination. [06:09.66]209 Newspapers & Magazines [06:13.81]I wonder what newspaper you'd recommend. [06:16.58]You" d better stick to the major dailies: papers like "The Times" and "The Guardian". [06:22.69]A:I wonder what newspaper you'd recommend. [06:28.31]B: You'd better stick to the major dailies: papers like "The Times" and "The Guardian". [06:34.29]A: What are the features of this kind of newspapers? [06:37.27]B. Generally, their contents are reliable and their language is the best of all our newspapers. [06:43.23]A: Thank you for the information you've given me. [06:48.40]B: You' re welcome. [06:53.68](Tony and Xiao Li are talking about newspapers and magazines. ) [06:54.80]Tony: Xiao Li, you know Beijing's full of different types of mass media in Chinese, [06:59.11]but I can' t understand any of it.. Is there anything available in English? [07:05.43]Xiao Li: Well, haven't you come across the "China Daily"? [07:12.27]Tony: Actually, I did see one old issue.., yes. Is it good? [07:18.94]Xiao Li: Yes, I think it is quite good. It' s certainly the most popular English language newspaper around. [07:22.12]It covers all the usual areas: home news, international news, polities, culture, education, sports and so on. [07:31.32]Tony: It sounds ideal.., but how can I get hold of it? [07:35.81]Xiao Li: You can subscribe to it at any main post office, I think. I could go with you ff you like... [07:42.92]Tony: I'm not really going to be here long enough to make a subscription worthwhile. [07:46.83]But are there any other possibilities? [07:49.84]Xiao Li: Yes... there's "Beijing Review", ff you' d prefer a magazine. It's published weekdy... [07:57.36]I'm not sure what it's like but it's probably the oldest English language magazine in China. [08:03.45]Tony: That' s fairly attractive, isn't it? Do you think they have them in the library? [08:09.53]Xiao Li: Yes. So, if you want, you can go and read it there. Let's go and I can show you where they are. [08:17.97]Tony: Thank you very much. [08:21.73]210 Photography [08:24.84]Your pictures are very good. How long have you been a photographer? [08:29.86]Can you get any good pictures on an automatic? [08:33.02]A: Congratulations, Laura ! You've won the London Photographic Prize for this year. [08:41.53]B: Wonderful! I' m really happy. [08:44.12]A: Well, your pictures are very good. How long have you been a photographer? [08:49.37]B: Not very long… for about three years. [08:51.64]A: What's the most exciting photographic job you've ever worked on? [08:56.42]B: Oh, definitely the Italian Motorboat Race! [09:00.37]A: Yes, I saw those photos. They were excellent. [09:04.05]B: Thank you. [09:05.02](Anne gets interested in photography recently. Now she is talking with Sue about that. ) [09:13.87]Anne: Are you still doing your photography? You're really good at that. [09:18.84]Sue: Yeah, that's the one thing I really enjoy. [09:23.30]Anne: Hey, listen. This may sound like a dumb question, but can you get any good pictures on an automatic? [09:32.55]Sue: No, no, no, what you asked is really a very interesting question.Automatics are OK, except for special effects. [09:43.55]Anne: Oh, and it... listen, there's something else I am wondering about--like, should you do all your own developing? [09:53.50]Sue: Oh no! You don' t have to develop your own. You can get good prints ff you send them out. [10:00.92]Anne: No kidding! Could you tell me something more about it--like, [10:06.96]if I was going to set up a darkroom, what would I really be using it for? What kind of equipment would I need? [10:15.44]Sue: Oh, well, you' d need your enlarger, and.., and chemicals, [10:23.07]but actually developing is only cheaper when you're doing a lot of enlargements. [10:28.53]211 Paintings [10:35.01]What is the subject of the painting you are doing now? [10:37.81]This painting' s fantastic. Look at the colors. They blend together so well. [10:43.94]A: What is the subject of the painting you are doing now? [10:49.95]B: That's the problem. I want to do a portrait. [10:53.66]A: Of whom? [10:54.76]B: A woman. A modem woman. But that's all I know. I've been drawing all week, but I don't like anything I've done. [11:03.82]A: What' s the problem? Do you know? [11:05.68]B: Me I'm the problem. I think I'm going stale. I've been painting for ten years. [11:14.38]I should be able to do better than this. [11:18.30](Susan meets her friend Brian in an Art Gallery.) [11:22.81]Brian: Hello, Susan. I haven' t seen you for ages. [11:27.44]Susan: Hello, Brian. It's nice to see you again. [11:29.89]Brian: If you come this way, I'll introduce you to the artist. [11:34.80]Susan: I could have a look round first. I see he's busy at the moment. [11:39.69]Brian: But of course. I'll come with you. [11:42.88]Susan: This painting's fantastic. Look at the colors. They blend together so well. [11:49.09]Brian: Yes, I think he's really talented. He's done some paintings. [11:53.87]Come this way and I'll show you some of his more recent works. [11:58.16]Susan: Oh. I see, this is a different style. It' s more detailed and the colors are sorer. [12:05.68]It' s not bad but I prefer the paintings we saw just now. [12:11.32]Brian: There's the artist. He's free now ... Paul, let me introduce you to Susan whom I've mentioned to you before. [12:18.69]Paul: How do you do? Will you have another glass of champagne? [12:25.53]Susan: I'd love one. Thank you. [12:30.86]212 Hobby [12:34.29]What is your hobby? [12:35.67]I like jogging. [12:37.76]A: Tell me, what do you like to do in your free time? [12:44.87]B: I like jogging. [12:46.04]A: Oh. That's interesting. Where do you like to run? [12:49.70]B: In the park. And how about you? Do you like to run? [12:55.05]A: Yes, but I don't like to run in the park. I like to run along the river. [12:59.10]B: Oh. That' s interesting. [13:03.26](Mrs. Smith and David are talking about their pastime.) [13:08.43]Mrs. Smith: Hello, David. [13:09.58]David: Good morning, Mrs. Smith. [13:11.64]Mrs. Smith: I suppose you're going off to play football today. [13:15.77]David: No, not today. I'm going to my friend' s house to exchange stamps with him. [13:21.38]Mrs. Smith: I didn't know you were a stamp-collector. [13:24.15]David: Collecting stamps is my favorite pastime. I've been saving stamps for several years now. [13:30.24]Mrs. Smith: I also collected stamps when I was young [13:33.53]and I must admit that I'm still interested in the hobby. [13:37.01]You'll have to come to my house one day and we'll compare our albums. [13:42.80]David: I' d like to do that very much, because you'll have many stamps that I've never seen. [13:48.11]Mrs. Smith: I expect I have, as I stopped collecting about twenty years ago and that was before you were even born. [13:55.74]David: Why have you kept your albums if you have stopped collecting? [14:00.80]Mrs. Smith: I don' t know really. I just don' t want to part with them [14:04.77]and I still like looking at all the different stamps. [14:08.01]I hope you look after your collection as well as I have looked after mine. [14:13.42]David: I certainly intend to. [14:15.61]213 Humor [14:22.30]I'm going to die. [14:24.24]You must be joking. Haw did you know that ? [14:29.49]A: Why are you crying? [14:33.14]B: I' m going to die. [14:34.68]A: You must be joking. How did you know that? [14:38.00]B: The doctor has just told me I' II have to take these tablets for the rest of my life. [14:43.77]A: Come on! Don't cry. Lots of people have to take tablets every day of their life. [14:49.99]B. Sure, but he only gave me ten. [14:53.36](A gift brought her fiancé home to meet her parents. After dinner, the girl's father began to talk with the young man.) [15:04.46]Girl's father: So, what are your plans? [15:07.68]Young man: I'm a theology scholar. [15:11.49]Girl's father: Admirable. But what will you do to provide a nice home for my daughter? [15:17.19]Young man: I will study and God will provide. [15:21.91]Girl's father: And how will you afford to raise children? [15:25.91]Young man: God will provide. [15:27.82](When the young man left, the girl's mother asked her husband. ) [15:33.04]Girl's mother: How' d it go? [15:35.78]Girl's father: He has no money or employment plans. But on the other hand, he thinks I'm God. [15:43.73]214 Customs [15:51.77]Are you going to make any New Year resolutions this year? [15:54.78]It' s just a simple church wedding or a visit to the registry office. [16:00.00]A: Hi, Peter! Are you going to make any New Year resolutions this year? [16:06.87]B: I make them, but I break them the next day. Are you making any, Mary? [16:13.35]A: Yes, but I can't tell you what they are. [16:15.54]B: You'd better make one about losing 20 or 30 pounds. [16:20.01]A: Meanie! You'd better make one about saying nice things to girls. [16:24.66](The following is a conversation on different wedding customs.) [16:30.59]Usha: Most of the Indian marriages work out very well, I think, although they are arranged. [16:38.53]Hanne: How was yours? A nice big wedding? [16:40.93]Usha: Yes. Most Indian marriages are elaborate marriages. [16:44.75]My marriage went on for three days and we had a lot of guests as well. [16:49.92]Hanne: How many people were there? [16:52.40]Usha: Well, in my marriage, we had about two thousand guests. [16:56.79]Hanne: Oh! Unimaginable! [16:59.32]Usha: The interesting thing about it is in Indian marriages even the very poor man has about a hundred guests. [17:07.03]And it depends on his status in the society. How about marriages in Denmark?. [17:12.88]Hanne: Well, people don' t make much ado about it. Most people just move in together. [17:21.50]They don' t even bother to get a license. This especially happened" some years ago. [17:26.96]That has caused lots of legal confusion. They tend to get married more often now. [17:32.84]But it' s just a simple church wedding or a visit to the registry office. [17:39.55]215 Smoking [17:43.03]I'm going to stop smoking when I finish this pack of cigarettes. [17:47.42]I've decided to up smoking. [17:52.12]A: Jenny, I' m going to stop smoking when I finish this pack of cigarettes. [17:58.15]B: Good for you, Bob, but why are you telling me? [18:01.18]A: To help me stop. When I tell all my friends, I won't dare to smoke in front of them. [18:07.37]B: Why do you want to quit? I thought you liked to smoke. [18:11.37]A:I do. But it's getting so expensive. And now I'm jogging, when I run I can hardly breathe. [18:18.95]B:I'II help you quit. Whenever you want a cigarette, call me and I'll take your mind off it. [18:25.92]A: Thanks, Jenny. I'll do it. [18:27.98](The easiest thing in the world to give up.) [18:33.13]Bill: Would you like a cigarette? [18:35.35]Helen: No, thanks. I've decided to give up smoking. [18:38.46]Bill. Really? Why? [18:40.21]Helen: Well, it's just that I think if you don' t enjoy doing something any more, you should stop doing it. [18:46.77]Bill. I see. You mean you don' t enjoy smoking any more? [18:51.81]Helen: That's right. You should give it up, too. It's bad for your health. [18:56.93]Bill. Stop talking like my mother. That's what she keeps saying. [19:01.58]Helen: But it's true. It's a nasty habit. I can' t think why I ever started. [19:05.23]Anyway, it' s obviously got you in its grip! [19:11.48]Bill: What do you mean? What are you talking about? [19:15.45]Helen: I mean you couldn't give it up! [19:17.77]Bill: Who? Me? Couldn't give up smoking? Nonsense! Of course I could! I know I could! [19:25.77]Helen: How do you know?. [19:27.05]Bill: Because I've already proved it. Smoking' s the easiest thing in the world to give up. [19:33.32]I've done it hundreds of times! [19:35.72]216 Sports [19:41.65]I'm going to do some bar exercises to build up my muscles. [19:46.51]I plan to jogging around our campus. [19:50.19]A: Xiao Li, aren't you going to do some exercises? It's time, you see. [19:58.18]B: Coming. I'm looking for my sneakers. [20:01.58]A. You' re hopeless, always looking for something. [20:05.00]B: I can' t help it. That' s the way I am. [20:08.19]A: Hey, I didn't notice you have a new tracksuit on. It's nice. [20:13.96]B. It's a present from my sister. Ah, there they are. [20:18.40]A: I'm going to do some bar exercises to build up my muscles. What about you? [20:24.02]B: I plan to go jogging around our campus. Shall we go? I' m ready. [20:29.35](At the sports meet.) [20:32.80]A: Hi, Xiao Liu! Where have you been? [20:36.51]B: Watching the 100-meter dash. [20:39.35]A: Who won? [20:40.35]B: Xiao Li, of course. He ran the race in 11.5 seconds. How is Xiao Wang getting on in the high jump? [20:49.02]A: Fine! He's already clearedl.68meters. And now it ' s his turn to juno again. Let's watch a while. [20:57.82]B: All right.... Well done! He's cleared 1.70 meters. And he's the only one left. [21:06.05]A: Great! That means our department has got six first places already. Let's go and congratulate him. [21:13.63]A&B: (Shaking hands with Wang) Congratulations, Xiao Wang! You were really great. [21:21.99]C: Thanks a lot. I was very nervous with everyone watching. [21:28.73]217 Ball Games [21:35.70]Did you see the basketball game last night? [21:38.83]It was really exciting! [21:40.82]A: Did you see the game last night? [21:45.81]B:Yeah. Boy, it was really exciting! [21:48.97]A:He looks unstoppable! [21:50.98]B:He is the best in NBA. [21:53.41]A:Yeah... We' II have to watch the next game together. [21:57.75]B:Great. Well, see you later. I'll call you. [22:01.56](Football Fans. ) [22:05.58]Norman:Have you heard? We won again!It's fantastic! [22:09.82]Joe. Yes, of course I heard. We had the radio on at work for the results. [22:14.26]How long do you think they can keep winning at home, eh? Were you there at St. James's? [22:20.76]Norman:Of course I was. Just try keeping me away! I don't know how you can bear to go to work ... [22:27.47]Joe: I can't wait to see it on TV. I hope they show the whole game but not just highlights... [22:34.68]Norman:I hope so too. I want to see it again. Newcastle's just marvelous at the moment. You' ve got to admit it. [22:42.63]Joe: OK, OK, don't start. Just remember that I'mnot areal Newcastle fan like you. Manchester United. [22:51.61]Now I know they' re not doing too well at the moment but they're a great team ... [22:57.05]Norman:But they didn' t play today, did they?. [22:59.87]Joe: No, but they're going to slaughter Liverpool on Wednesday night. I promise you... [23:05.56]Norman:OK, OK. We'll see! Anyway, come on, let' s go for a diink. There' II be a lot of celebrating tonight. [23:14.57]Joe: A lot of drunk people, yeah! [23:17.16]218 Olympics [23:25.52]The Olympic Games starts when the torch arrives at the stadium. [23:29.28]The five interlocking rings symbolize the uniting of all five continents participating in the Games. [23:36.62]A: Talking about Olympics, we can not go on without mentioning the torch and the flag. [23:46.57]B: Yes. The Olympic Games starts when the torch arrives at the stadium. [23:52.14]A: And we always regard the torch as the symbol of the continuation of the ancient Greek athletic ideals, 甲：而且我們總是把火炬看作是古希臘體育運動理 [23:59.32]and it burns throughout the Games until the closing ceremony. [24:03.92]B: But the well-known Olympic flag is a modern conception, do you know what it is? [24:09.53]A: The five interlocking rings symbolize the uniting of all five continents participating in the Games. [24:17.21](Doctor Hill met Zhang Ming, his Chinese student, just after Beijing became the host of 2008 Olympic Games.) [24:28.21]Doctor Hill: Congratulations, Zhang Ming! Beijing has just won the bid for the host of 2008 Olympic Games. [24:38.58]Zhang Ming: Thank you. At last! It was really exciting. I couldn't help feeling extremely proud of my country. [24:46.42]Doter Hill: It is the second time for Beijing to bid for the host of Olympic Games, right? [24:51.96]Zhang Ming: Yes, Sidney barely beat Beijing and became the host of 2000 Olympic Games. [24:58.54]Doter Hill: Hard luck. But this time your dream became true eventually. You had an overwhelming victory, [25:05.52]Zhang Ming: Without the help of our friends, we couldn't win the victoryso easily. [25:10.48]Doctor Hill: But I think it is mainly because Beijing has convinced most of the representatives [25:16.36]that it is good enough to hold a suecessful Olympic Games. [25:19.75]Zhang Ming: Quite right. I'm certain that it will be one of the most successful Olympic Games ever held in history. [25:27.38]I hope you can come to Beijing at that time. [25:30.38]Doctor Hill: To be frank, I' m really looking forward to it. [25:34.67]219 Bridge [25:44.31]Would you please tell me the card playing terms in English? [25:47.15]There are four suits in bridge. They are diamonds, hearts, spades, and clubs. [25:53.35]A: Would you please tell me the card playing terms in English? [26:00.16]B: Certainly. There are four suits in Bridge. Diamonds, hearts, spades, and clubs. [26:06.30]A: Okay, I've got that. [26:08.89]B: After dealing, we start the bidding to decide which suit is trumps [26:13.64](Li Hong likes playing Bridge. He is discussing with Tom the, ten-as in English) [26:23.70]Tom: Hello, Li Hong, I hear you' ve decided to join our Bridge Club. [26:28.74]Li Hong. Yes, Tom, but I have a slight problem. Would you please tell me the terms in English? [26:35.25]Tom: No problem. First of all let' s begin with a pack of cards, that is, the whole collection of cards. [26:44.89]Li Hong: Well, I brought a pack with me actually. Here you are. [26:49.95]Tom: Oh, great. Now, there are four suits in Bridge. They are diamonds, hearts, spades, and dubs. [26:59.38]Li Hong: Okay, I've got that. [27:00.58]Tom: Before you play, you have to shuffle all the cards. Oh, I see you're quite an expert shuffler! [27:08.53]Li Hong: Well, I've had plenty of practice. What's next? [27:11.53]Tom: That' s dealing. Then we start the bidding to deride which suit is trumps. [27:18.24]Li Hong: Trump? Does it mean the suit has a higher value than the others? [27:23.42]Tom: Correct. You can put down a tromp to win a trick over other suits if you haven' t any of these. [27:30.99]Li Hong: Now you play by the roles, right? [27:33.94]Tom: Yes, the rules of the game must be obeyed. But there is another set of rules that are not fixed, [27:41.02]but are agreed to by the player, and they're called conventions. [27:45.33]Li Hong: Oh, yes, they're very complicated in Bridge, you'll have to tell me which ones you use. [27:52.57]Tom: Well, I'll explain that when we start playing. So, I'm looking forward to having you as my partner. [28:00.04]I think together we can beat all the others! [28:03.10]220 Chess [28:10.41]Do you often play chess in your spare time? [28:12.79]Playing chess is my favorite interest in my spare time. [28:17.62]A: Do you often play chess in your spare time? [28:24.02]B: Yes, playing chess is my favorite interest in my spare time. [28:29.24]A: I'm keen on playing chess, too. And I've bought a lot of books on chess. [28:34.44]B: Really? I have a fairly large collection of books on chess. [28:39.88]Maybe we can exchange some books to read. [28:43.35]A: Good idea. But now, let's play chess first. I have a chessboard right here. [28:50.59]B: Okay! [28:51.55](Mr. Wilson and Mr. Dawson are watching some men playing chess. ) [28:58.89]Mr. Wilson: Let's play chess. [29:00.85]Mr. Dawson: I haven' t played chess for a ling time. [29:04.43]Mr. Wilson: That's all right. I'm a beginner. I've just learnt how to play. [29:09.68]Mr. Dawson: Look, there's a chessboard. Those two men have already finished playing. [29:15.82](after they have played for a few minutes) [29:18.72]Mr. Wilson: You' re a very good player. [29:21.05]Mr. Dawson: Not really, but once I won a prize. [29:24.13]Mr. Wilson: So did I. I won a prize last week but it was a prize for beginners. [29:29.95]Mr. Dawson: My prize was for the best player in the country. Now let' s start playing chess seriously. [29:38.10]221 Health Care [29:44.19]Would you like to give me some advice on how to stay healthy? [29:48.89]To stay healthy, first of all, you should be happy. [29:52.91]A: Would you like to give me some advice on how to stay healthy?. [29:59.05]B: To stay healthy, you should be happy and active with a little exercise. [30:04.70]A. Many thanks for your advice. [30:07.39](Jerry is talking with Tom about his health.) [30:13.92]Tom: Jerry, you look so fat. [30:17.18]Jerry: Not only fat, but also tired. [30:20.32]Tom: What' s your weight? [30:21.57]Jerry: 150 pounds. [30:23.74]Tom: Do put yourself on a diet, otherwise you'll be too fat. [30:28.78]Jerry: I can't bear eating less. [30:31.47]Tom: That doesn't mean to eat less necessarily. [30:34.16]Jerry: So what do you mean by diet? [30:36.72]Tom: That means you should eat foods containing less fat. [30:40.35]Jerry: I just can't bear that. [30:43.17]Tom: So you may work out regularly. [30:46.05]Jerry: What exercise may I take part in? [30:48.53]Tom: At the beginning, you may jog. Jogging is an easy fat-consul exercise. [30:55.03]Jerry: How long should I jog? [30:56.99]Tom: You may jog two miles first, and then run longer and longer. [31:01.59]Jerry: Do you jog? [31:02.71]Tom: Yes, I find jogging does good to me, so I keep on doing it. [31:07.62]Jerry: May I jog with you? [31:09.48]Tom: Certainly. See you tomorrow morning.

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[00:00.00]206 Theatre
[00:04.44]I' d suggest a visit to China Theatre tonight.
[00:08.75]That would be great. What' s on tonight?
[00:11.99]A.I hear you are very keen on ballet. Have you been to China Theatre?
[00:19.72]B: Not yet. We've been very busy all this week.
[00:23.51]A. I'd suggest a visit to China Theatre tonight.
[00:27.48]B: That would be great. What's on tonight?
[00:30.43]A: The "Nutcrackers" by Tchaikovsky. It's a great ballet.
[00:35.66]B: Lovely.
[00:36.75](Li Hong and Mr. Black are in the theatre.)
[00:41.80]Li Hong: Did you watch TV last night, Mr. Black?
[00:44.90]Mr. Black: I did, and I very much enjoyed the folk song and dance show. I thought they were very artistic.
[00:52.95]Li Hong: I'm glad you appreciate our folk music. But a live perfor mance is much more interesting.
[00:59.35]Mr. Black: I can't wait to see it start. When does the show begin?
[01:03.87]Li Hong: The show starts at 7 and is over at around 10 o' clock p. m.
[01:08.78](After the show)
[01:11.08]Li Hong: What do you think of the performance, Mr. Black?
[01:15.05]Mr. Black: It' s an excellent musical. The acting was very expressive and the songs and dancing were superb.
[01:23.67]Li Hong: I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's had a long run, but the house has always been full.
[01:30.36]Mr. Black: What do you think of the leading actors?
[01:33.44]Li Hong: Personally I liked the main character. He was true to type.
[01:38.12]Mr. Black: You are a better judge. I don' t know the play well enough.
[01:42.06]207 Television
[01:47.76]What do you think of the TV news report?
[01:53.97]I think the news reports are excellent.
[01:55.96]A. Cathy, what do you think of today's TV programs?
[02:01.13]B: Well, if you ask me, it' s terrible. Most of the TV programs are a complete waste of time.
[02:07.61]A: Ben, how do you feel about them?
[02:11.58]C: In general, I agree with Cathy. But what bothers me more is that they are too violent.
[02:19.65]D:I think so too. As far as I am concerned, there are too many police shows and not enough educational programs.
[02:29.00]A: What about the news reports?
[02:31.88]B.I think the news reports are excellent. Presenting the news is what TV does best.
[02:38.46](Watching TV)
[02:41.36]James: Chris, let me see the TV guide. Thanks Oh, you can forget The King and I.
[02:49.64]Kindergarten Cop is on. I've already seen it but it's fantastic.
[02:54.60]Really funny and exciting. Schwarzenegger's in it--and I know you like him. Come on, let's watch that...
[03:02.62]Chris: I' d rather watch something a bit more gentle and sentimental like The King and I.
[03:09.54]James: Oh, please, let's watch Kindergarten Cap. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
[03:15.32]Chris: But The king and I will be fun too. What time are they on? Maybe we can watch them both.
[03:22.00]James: No, I'm afraid they clash. But, look, Kindergarten Cop starts before The King and I.
[03:29.89]So, why don't we start off watching Kindergarten Cap and see how we go?
[03:34.36]You'll probably get totally absorbed in it.
[03:38.02]Chris: I'm not so sure I like that idea. Yes, I may find I like it--but
[03:45.02]what if I don' t? I know I'll have a dreadful battle with you if I want to switch over to...
[03:51.81]James: You might be right about that. But I'll lay money on it, you'll love Kindergarten Cop...
[03:56.93]Chris: You win, for the moment . .. but I'm warning you,
[04:03.59]if I don' t like Kindergarten cop, I'm definitely going to switch over to The King and I.
[04:08.03]208 Film
[04:11.56]Do you like to go to movies?
[04:15.82]I don' t like comedies very much. I like adventure movies.
[04:21.36]A: Do you like to go to movies?
[04:24.52]B: Yes. I like to go to movies a lot.
[04:28.72]A: What kind of movies do you like?
[04:29.74]B: I like comedies. How about you?
[04:32.72]A: I don't like comedies very much. I like adventure movies.
[04:38.10](Mr. and Mrs. Banks want to go to the cinema.)
[04:43.92]Mrs. Banks: I rather fancy going to the cinema tonight. Is there anything good on?
[04:48.78]Mr. Banks: There's a cowboy film on at the Moon Theatre and I understand that it is very exalting.
[04:56.91]Mrs. Banks: I'm tired of cowboys and Indians as all those films are the same. What else is showing?
[05:03.73]Mr. Banks: At the Star Theatre, there is a war film but you don't usually like that kind.
[05:10.80]Mrs. Banks: You're quite right.
[05:17.07]I like to see something that will cheer Me up, not make me feel miserable.
[05:22.46]The world's full of tragedy already without having to pay money to see a film about it.
[05:26.82]Mr. Banks: Well, then, the film for you is the comedy being shown at the Regal.
[05:29.04]Mrs. Banks: I read about that in the newspaper and my favorite comedian is in it.
[05:37.71]He is a wonderful actor apart from being so funny.
[05:40.14]The leading lady in the film is also one of my favorites so I should enjoy it very much.
[05:45.65]Mr. Banks: I don' t care who the star of the show is, as long as it is good entertainment.
[05:51.66]Mrs. Banks: If I don' t like the leading actor and actress,
[05:57.43]I never like the film, as I think the film stars are the main attraction.
[06:00.54]I think this film is a musical as well as being a comedy and that is the ideal combination.
[06:09.66]209 Newspapers & Magazines
[06:13.81]I wonder what newspaper you'd recommend.
[06:16.58]You" d better stick to the major dailies: papers like "The Times" and "The Guardian".
[06:22.69]A:I wonder what newspaper you'd recommend.
[06:28.31]B: You'd better stick to the major dailies: papers like "The Times" and "The Guardian".
[06:34.29]A: What are the features of this kind of newspapers?
[06:37.27]B. Generally, their contents are reliable and their language is the best of all our newspapers.
[06:43.23]A: Thank you for the information you've given me.
[06:48.40]B: You' re welcome.
[06:53.68](Tony and Xiao Li are talking about newspapers and magazines. )
[06:54.80]Tony: Xiao Li, you know Beijing's full of different types of mass media in Chinese,
[06:59.11]but I can' t understand any of it.. Is there anything available in English?
[07:05.43]Xiao Li: Well, haven't you come across the "China Daily"?
[07:12.27]Tony: Actually, I did see one old issue.., yes. Is it good?
[07:18.94]Xiao Li: Yes, I think it is quite good. It' s certainly the most popular English language newspaper around.
[07:22.12]It covers all the usual areas: home news, international news, polities, culture, education, sports and so on.
[07:31.32]Tony: It sounds ideal.., but how can I get hold of it?
[07:35.81]Xiao Li: You can subscribe to it at any main post office, I think. I could go with you ff you like...
[07:42.92]Tony: I'm not really going to be here long enough to make a subscription worthwhile.
[07:46.83]But are there any other possibilities?
[07:49.84]Xiao Li: Yes... there's "Beijing Review", ff you' d prefer a magazine. It's published weekdy...
[07:57.36]I'm not sure what it's like but it's probably the oldest English language magazine in China.
[08:03.45]Tony: That' s fairly attractive, isn't it? Do you think they have them in the library?
[08:09.53]Xiao Li: Yes. So, if you want, you can go and read it there. Let's go and I can show you where they are.
[08:17.97]Tony: Thank you very much.
[08:21.73]210 Photography
[08:24.84]Your pictures are very good. How long have you been a photographer?
[08:29.86]Can you get any good pictures on an automatic?
[08:33.02]A: Congratulations, Laura ! You've won the London Photographic Prize for this year.
[08:41.53]B: Wonderful! I' m really happy.
[08:44.12]A: Well, your pictures are very good. How long have you been a photographer?
[08:49.37]B: Not very long… for about three years.
[08:51.64]A: What's the most exciting photographic job you've ever worked on?
[08:56.42]B: Oh, definitely the Italian Motorboat Race!
[09:00.37]A: Yes, I saw those photos. They were excellent.
[09:04.05]B: Thank you.
[09:05.02](Anne gets interested in photography recently. Now she is talking with Sue about that. )
[09:13.87]Anne: Are you still doing your photography? You're really good at that.
[09:18.84]Sue: Yeah, that's the one thing I really enjoy.
[09:23.30]Anne: Hey, listen. This may sound like a dumb question, but can you get any good pictures on an automatic?
[09:32.55]Sue: No, no, no, what you asked is really a very interesting question.Automatics are OK, except for special effects.
[09:43.55]Anne: Oh, and it... listen, there's something else I am wondering about--like, should you do all your own developing?
[09:53.50]Sue: Oh no! You don' t have to develop your own. You can get good prints ff you send them out.
[10:00.92]Anne: No kidding! Could you tell me something more about it--like,
[10:06.96]if I was going to set up a darkroom, what would I really be using it for? What kind of equipment would I need?
[10:15.44]Sue: Oh, well, you' d need your enlarger, and.., and chemicals,
[10:23.07]but actually developing is only cheaper when you're doing a lot of enlargements.
[10:28.53]211 Paintings
[10:35.01]What is the subject of the painting you are doing now?
[10:37.81]This painting' s fantastic. Look at the colors. They blend together so well.
[10:43.94]A: What is the subject of the painting you are doing now?
[10:49.95]B: That's the problem. I want to do a portrait.
[10:53.66]A: Of whom?
[10:54.76]B: A woman. A modem woman. But that's all I know. I've been drawing all week, but I don't like anything I've done.
[11:03.82]A: What' s the problem? Do you know?
[11:05.68]B: Me I'm the problem. I think I'm going stale. I've been painting for ten years.
[11:14.38]I should be able to do better than this.
[11:18.30](Susan meets her friend Brian in an Art Gallery.)
[11:22.81]Brian: Hello, Susan. I haven' t seen you for ages.
[11:27.44]Susan: Hello, Brian. It's nice to see you again.
[11:29.89]Brian: If you come this way, I'll introduce you to the artist.
[11:34.80]Susan: I could have a look round first. I see he's busy at the moment.
[11:39.69]Brian: But of course. I'll come with you.
[11:42.88]Susan: This painting's fantastic. Look at the colors. They blend together so well.
[11:49.09]Brian: Yes, I think he's really talented. He's done some paintings.
[11:53.87]Come this way and I'll show you some of his more recent works.
[11:58.16]Susan: Oh. I see, this is a different style. It' s more detailed and the colors are sorer.
[12:05.68]It' s not bad but I prefer the paintings we saw just now.
[12:11.32]Brian: There's the artist. He's free now ... Paul, let me introduce you to Susan whom I've mentioned to you before.
[12:18.69]Paul: How do you do? Will you have another glass of champagne?
[12:25.53]Susan: I'd love one. Thank you.
[12:30.86]212 Hobby
[12:34.29]What is your hobby?
[12:35.67]I like jogging.
[12:37.76]A: Tell me, what do you like to do in your free time?
[12:44.87]B: I like jogging.
[12:46.04]A: Oh. That's interesting. Where do you like to run?
[12:49.70]B: In the park. And how about you? Do you like to run?
[12:55.05]A: Yes, but I don't like to run in the park. I like to run along the river.
[12:59.10]B: Oh. That' s interesting.
[13:03.26](Mrs. Smith and David are talking about their pastime.)
[13:08.43]Mrs. Smith: Hello, David.
[13:09.58]David: Good morning, Mrs. Smith.
[13:11.64]Mrs. Smith: I suppose you're going off to play football today.
[13:15.77]David: No, not today. I'm going to my friend' s house to exchange stamps with him.
[13:21.38]Mrs. Smith: I didn't know you were a stamp-collector.
[13:24.15]David: Collecting stamps is my favorite pastime. I've been saving stamps for several years now.
[13:30.24]Mrs. Smith: I also collected stamps when I was young
[13:33.53]and I must admit that I'm still interested in the hobby.
[13:37.01]You'll have to come to my house one day and we'll compare our albums.
[13:42.80]David: I' d like to do that very much, because you'll have many stamps that I've never seen.
[13:48.11]Mrs. Smith: I expect I have, as I stopped collecting about twenty years ago and that was before you were even born.
[13:55.74]David: Why have you kept your albums if you have stopped collecting?
[14:00.80]Mrs. Smith: I don' t know really. I just don' t want to part with them
[14:04.77]and I still like looking at all the different stamps.
[14:08.01]I hope you look after your collection as well as I have looked after mine.
[14:13.42]David: I certainly intend to.
[14:15.61]213 Humor
[14:22.30]I'm going to die.
[14:24.24]You must be joking. Haw did you know that ?
[14:29.49]A: Why are you crying?
[14:33.14]B: I' m going to die.
[14:34.68]A: You must be joking. How did you know that?
[14:38.00]B: The doctor has just told me I' II have to take these tablets for the rest of my life.
[14:43.77]A: Come on! Don't cry. Lots of people have to take tablets every day of their life.
[14:49.99]B. Sure, but he only gave me ten.
[14:53.36](A gift brought her fiancé home to meet her parents. After dinner, the girl's father began to talk with the young man.)
[15:04.46]Girl's father: So, what are your plans?
[15:07.68]Young man: I'm a theology scholar.
[15:11.49]Girl's father: Admirable. But what will you do to provide a nice home for my daughter?
[15:17.19]Young man: I will study and God will provide.
[15:21.91]Girl's father: And how will you afford to raise children?
[15:25.91]Young man: God will provide.
[15:27.82](When the young man left, the girl's mother asked her husband. )
[15:33.04]Girl's mother: How' d it go?
[15:35.78]Girl's father: He has no money or employment plans. But on the other hand, he thinks I'm God.
[15:43.73]214 Customs
[15:51.77]Are you going to make any New Year resolutions this year?
[15:54.78]It' s just a simple church wedding or a visit to the registry office.
[16:00.00]A: Hi, Peter! Are you going to make any New Year resolutions this year?
[16:06.87]B: I make them, but I break them the next day. Are you making any, Mary?
[16:13.35]A: Yes, but I can't tell you what they are.
[16:15.54]B: You'd better make one about losing 20 or 30 pounds.
[16:20.01]A: Meanie! You'd better make one about saying nice things to girls.
[16:24.66](The following is a conversation on different wedding customs.)
[16:30.59]Usha: Most of the Indian marriages work out very well, I think, although they are arranged.
[16:38.53]Hanne: How was yours? A nice big wedding?
[16:40.93]Usha: Yes. Most Indian marriages are elaborate marriages.
[16:44.75]My marriage went on for three days and we had a lot of guests as well.
[16:49.92]Hanne: How many people were there?
[16:52.40]Usha: Well, in my marriage, we had about two thousand guests.
[16:56.79]Hanne: Oh! Unimaginable!
[16:59.32]Usha: The interesting thing about it is in Indian marriages even the very poor man has about a hundred guests.
[17:07.03]And it depends on his status in the society. How about marriages in Denmark?.
[17:12.88]Hanne: Well, people don' t make much ado about it. Most people just move in together.
[17:21.50]They don' t even bother to get a license. This especially happened" some years ago.
[17:26.96]That has caused lots of legal confusion. They tend to get married more often now.
[17:32.84]But it' s just a simple church wedding or a visit to the registry office.
[17:39.55]215 Smoking
[17:43.03]I'm going to stop smoking when I finish this pack of cigarettes.
[17:47.42]I've decided to up smoking.
[17:52.12]A: Jenny, I' m going to stop smoking when I finish this pack of cigarettes.
[17:58.15]B: Good for you, Bob, but why are you telling me?
[18:01.18]A: To help me stop. When I tell all my friends, I won't dare to smoke in front of them.
[18:07.37]B: Why do you want to quit? I thought you liked to smoke.
[18:11.37]A:I do. But it's getting so expensive. And now I'm jogging, when I run I can hardly breathe.
[18:18.95]B:I'II help you quit. Whenever you want a cigarette, call me and I'll take your mind off it.
[18:25.92]A: Thanks, Jenny. I'll do it.
[18:27.98](The easiest thing in the world to give up.)
[18:33.13]Bill: Would you like a cigarette?
[18:35.35]Helen: No, thanks. I've decided to give up smoking.
[18:38.46]Bill. Really? Why?
[18:40.21]Helen: Well, it's just that I think if you don' t enjoy doing something any more, you should stop doing it.
[18:46.77]Bill. I see. You mean you don' t enjoy smoking any more?
[18:51.81]Helen: That's right. You should give it up, too. It's bad for your health.
[18:56.93]Bill. Stop talking like my mother. That's what she keeps saying.
[19:01.58]Helen: But it's true. It's a nasty habit. I can' t think why I ever started.
[19:05.23]Anyway, it' s obviously got you in its grip!
[19:11.48]Bill: What do you mean? What are you talking about?
[19:15.45]Helen: I mean you couldn't give it up!
[19:17.77]Bill: Who? Me? Couldn't give up smoking? Nonsense! Of course I could! I know I could!
[19:25.77]Helen: How do you know?.
[19:27.05]Bill: Because I've already proved it. Smoking' s the easiest thing in the world to give up.
[19:33.32]I've done it hundreds of times!
[19:35.72]216 Sports
[19:41.65]I'm going to do some bar exercises to build up my muscles.
[19:46.51]I plan to jogging around our campus.
[19:50.19]A: Xiao Li, aren't you going to do some exercises? It's time, you see.
[19:58.18]B: Coming. I'm looking for my sneakers.
[20:01.58]A. You' re hopeless, always looking for something.
[20:05.00]B: I can' t help it. That' s the way I am.
[20:08.19]A: Hey, I didn't notice you have a new tracksuit on. It's nice.
[20:13.96]B. It's a present from my sister. Ah, there they are.
[20:18.40]A: I'm going to do some bar exercises to build up my muscles. What about you?
[20:24.02]B: I plan to go jogging around our campus. Shall we go? I' m ready.
[20:29.35](At the sports meet.)
[20:32.80]A: Hi, Xiao Liu! Where have you been?
[20:36.51]B: Watching the 100-meter dash.
[20:39.35]A: Who won?
[20:40.35]B: Xiao Li, of course. He ran the race in 11.5 seconds. How is Xiao Wang getting on in the high jump?
[20:49.02]A: Fine! He's already clearedl.68meters. And now it ' s his turn to juno again. Let's watch a while.
[20:57.82]B: All right.... Well done! He's cleared 1.70 meters. And he's the only one left.
[21:06.05]A: Great! That means our department has got six first places already. Let's go and congratulate him.
[21:13.63]A&B: (Shaking hands with Wang) Congratulations, Xiao Wang! You were really great.
[21:21.99]C: Thanks a lot. I was very nervous with everyone watching.
[21:28.73]217 Ball Games
[21:35.70]Did you see the basketball game last night?
[21:38.83]It was really exciting!
[21:40.82]A: Did you see the game last night?
[21:45.81]B:Yeah. Boy, it was really exciting!
[21:48.97]A:He looks unstoppable!
[21:50.98]B:He is the best in NBA.
[21:53.41]A:Yeah... We' II have to watch the next game together.
[21:57.75]B:Great. Well, see you later. I'll call you.
[22:01.56](Football Fans. )
[22:05.58]Norman:Have you heard? We won again!It's fantastic!
[22:09.82]Joe. Yes, of course I heard. We had the radio on at work for the results.
[22:14.26]How long do you think they can keep winning at home, eh? Were you there at St. James's?
[22:20.76]Norman:Of course I was. Just try keeping me away! I don't know how you can bear to go to work ...
[22:27.47]Joe: I can't wait to see it on TV. I hope they show the whole game but not just highlights...
[22:34.68]Norman:I hope so too. I want to see it again. Newcastle's just marvelous at the moment. You' ve got to admit it.
[22:42.63]Joe: OK, OK, don't start. Just remember that I'mnot areal Newcastle fan like you. Manchester United.
[22:51.61]Now I know they' re not doing too well at the moment but they're a great team ...
[22:57.05]Norman:But they didn' t play today, did they?.
[22:59.87]Joe: No, but they're going to slaughter Liverpool on Wednesday night. I promise you...
[23:05.56]Norman:OK, OK. We'll see! Anyway, come on, let' s go for a diink. There' II be a lot of celebrating tonight.
[23:14.57]Joe: A lot of drunk people, yeah!
[23:17.16]218 Olympics
[23:25.52]The Olympic Games starts when the torch arrives at the stadium.
[23:29.28]The five interlocking rings symbolize the uniting of all five continents participating in the Games.
[23:36.62]A: Talking about Olympics, we can not go on without mentioning the torch and the flag.
[23:46.57]B: Yes. The Olympic Games starts when the torch arrives at the stadium.
[23:52.14]A: And we always regard the torch as the symbol of the continuation of the ancient Greek athletic ideals,
甲：而且我們總是把火炬看作是古希臘體育運動理
[23:59.32]and it burns throughout the Games until the closing ceremony.
[24:03.92]B: But the well-known Olympic flag is a modern conception, do you know what it is?
[24:09.53]A: The five interlocking rings symbolize the uniting of all five continents participating in the Games.
[24:17.21](Doctor Hill met Zhang Ming, his Chinese student, just after Beijing became the host of 2008 Olympic Games.)
[24:28.21]Doctor Hill: Congratulations, Zhang Ming! Beijing has just won the bid for the host of 2008 Olympic Games.
[24:38.58]Zhang Ming: Thank you. At last! It was really exciting. I couldn't help feeling extremely proud of my country.
[24:46.42]Doter Hill: It is the second time for Beijing to bid for the host of Olympic Games, right?
[24:51.96]Zhang Ming: Yes, Sidney barely beat Beijing and became the host of 2000 Olympic Games.
[24:58.54]Doter Hill: Hard luck. But this time your dream became true eventually. You had an overwhelming victory,
[25:05.52]Zhang Ming: Without the help of our friends, we couldn't win the victoryso easily.
[25:10.48]Doctor Hill: But I think it is mainly because Beijing has convinced most of the representatives
[25:16.36]that it is good enough to hold a suecessful Olympic Games.
[25:19.75]Zhang Ming: Quite right. I'm certain that it will be one of the most successful Olympic Games ever held in history.
[25:27.38]I hope you can come to Beijing at that time.
[25:30.38]Doctor Hill: To be frank, I' m really looking forward to it.
[25:34.67]219 Bridge
[25:44.31]Would you please tell me the card playing terms in English?
[25:47.15]There are four suits in bridge. They are diamonds, hearts, spades, and clubs.
[25:53.35]A: Would you please tell me the card playing terms in English?
[26:00.16]B: Certainly. There are four suits in Bridge. Diamonds, hearts, spades, and clubs.
[26:06.30]A: Okay, I've got that.
[26:08.89]B: After dealing, we start the bidding to decide which suit is trumps
[26:13.64](Li Hong likes playing Bridge. He is discussing with Tom the, ten-as in English)
[26:23.70]Tom: Hello, Li Hong, I hear you' ve decided to join our Bridge Club.
[26:28.74]Li Hong. Yes, Tom, but I have a slight problem. Would you please tell me the terms in English?
[26:35.25]Tom: No problem. First of all let' s begin with a pack of cards, that is, the whole collection of cards.
[26:44.89]Li Hong: Well, I brought a pack with me actually. Here you are.
[26:49.95]Tom: Oh, great. Now, there are four suits in Bridge. They are diamonds, hearts, spades, and dubs.
[26:59.38]Li Hong: Okay, I've got that.
[27:00.58]Tom: Before you play, you have to shuffle all the cards. Oh, I see you're quite an expert shuffler!
[27:08.53]Li Hong: Well, I've had plenty of practice. What's next?
[27:11.53]Tom: That' s dealing. Then we start the bidding to deride which suit is trumps.
[27:18.24]Li Hong: Trump? Does it mean the suit has a higher value than the others?
[27:23.42]Tom: Correct. You can put down a tromp to win a trick over other suits if you haven' t any of these.
[27:30.99]Li Hong: Now you play by the roles, right?
[27:33.94]Tom: Yes, the rules of the game must be obeyed. But there is another set of rules that are not fixed,
[27:41.02]but are agreed to by the player, and they're called conventions.
[27:45.33]Li Hong: Oh, yes, they're very complicated in Bridge, you'll have to tell me which ones you use.
[27:52.57]Tom: Well, I'll explain that when we start playing. So, I'm looking forward to having you as my partner.
[28:00.04]I think together we can beat all the others!
[28:03.10]220 Chess
[28:10.41]Do you often play chess in your spare time?
[28:12.79]Playing chess is my favorite interest in my spare time.
[28:17.62]A: Do you often play chess in your spare time?
[28:24.02]B: Yes, playing chess is my favorite interest in my spare time.
[28:29.24]A: I'm keen on playing chess, too. And I've bought a lot of books on chess.
[28:34.44]B: Really? I have a fairly large collection of books on chess.
[28:39.88]Maybe we can exchange some books to read.
[28:43.35]A: Good idea. But now, let's play chess first. I have a chessboard right here.
[28:50.59]B: Okay!
[28:51.55](Mr. Wilson and Mr. Dawson are watching some men playing chess. )
[28:58.89]Mr. Wilson: Let's play chess.
[29:00.85]Mr. Dawson: I haven' t played chess for a ling time.
[29:04.43]Mr. Wilson: That's all right. I'm a beginner. I've just learnt how to play.
[29:09.68]Mr. Dawson: Look, there's a chessboard. Those two men have already finished playing.
[29:15.82](after they have played for a few minutes)
[29:18.72]Mr. Wilson: You' re a very good player.
[29:21.05]Mr. Dawson: Not really, but once I won a prize.
[29:24.13]Mr. Wilson: So did I. I won a prize last week but it was a prize for beginners.
[29:29.95]Mr. Dawson: My prize was for the best player in the country. Now let' s start playing chess seriously.
[29:38.10]221 Health Care
[29:44.19]Would you like to give me some advice on how to stay healthy?
[29:48.89]To stay healthy, first of all, you should be happy.
[29:52.91]A: Would you like to give me some advice on how to stay healthy?.
[29:59.05]B: To stay healthy, you should be happy and active with a little exercise.
[30:04.70]A. Many thanks for your advice.
[30:07.39](Jerry is talking with Tom about his health.)
[30:13.92]Tom: Jerry, you look so fat.
[30:17.18]Jerry: Not only fat, but also tired.
[30:20.32]Tom: What' s your weight?
[30:21.57]Jerry: 150 pounds.
[30:23.74]Tom: Do put yourself on a diet, otherwise you'll be too fat.
[30:28.78]Jerry: I can't bear eating less.
[30:31.47]Tom: That doesn't mean to eat less necessarily.
[30:34.16]Jerry: So what do you mean by diet?
[30:36.72]Tom: That means you should eat foods containing less fat.
[30:40.35]Jerry: I just can't bear that.
[30:43.17]Tom: So you may work out regularly.
[30:46.05]Jerry: What exercise may I take part in?
[30:48.53]Tom: At the beginning, you may jog. Jogging is an easy fat-consul exercise.
[30:55.03]Jerry: How long should I jog?
[30:56.99]Tom: You may jog two miles first, and then run longer and longer.
[31:01.59]Jerry: Do you jog?
[31:02.71]Tom: Yes, I find jogging does good to me, so I keep on doing it.
[31:07.62]Jerry: May I jog with you?
[31:09.48]Tom: Certainly. See you tomorrow morning.