L4-U1-P1-1 Listening : Visiting a Friend 1
Visiting a Friend 1
Christina is on a two-week vacation.
This is the first vacation she has had for a long time.
The last vacation she took was more than two years ago.
Now she is visiting a friend in San Francisco.
Her friend and her husband are living near the center of the city.
He works for a start-up company in Silicon Valley.
While he is working, she works part-time at a department store.
How long has it been since her last vocation? -It's been more than 2 years.
What kind of company does her friend’s husband work for? –A start-up company.
She hasn't taken any vacations in the past year.
How long ago did she take her ladt vocation? -The last vacation she took was more than two years ago.
She hasn't had a vocation for more than 2 years.
Christina hasn't seen her friend for a long time.
The last time they saw each other was 3 years ago.
At that time, they were both working at a department store.
Then Christina quit her job and started her own business.
She designs women's clothing.
She has two employees now and her company is slowly growing.
Where were Christina and her friend working before she started her own business? –They were working at a department store.
How long ago did Christina start her own business? -Christina started her own business about 3 years ago.
How long has it been since Christina started her own business? –It’s been 3 years.
They were working at a department store.
How long has it been since Christina last saw her friend? -Christina hasn't seen her friend for 3 years.
How long ago did Christina start her own business? -Christina started her own business about 3 years ago.
She hasn't seen her friend for a long time.
Christina has come to San Francisco by herself.
Her husband didn't come because he has to work.
He tried to start a company 2 years ago, but it didn't work out.
His company failed after only a few months.
So now he's working at another company and saving money.
Once he saves enough money, he plans to start another company.
He doesn't want to give up.
Why hasn't Christina's husband come with her? - He has to work.
Why is Christina's husband saving money? - He wants to start a new company.
This is the second time Christina has been to San Francisco.
The first time was when she was a high school student.
That was more than 10 years ago.
During that trip she was only in San Francisco for a few days.
After that she went to Los Angeles and New York.
This time she and her friend plan to relax and have fun.
How long did she stay in San Francisco on her first trip? -a few days.
It has been more than 10 years since her last trip to San Francisco.
Christina has come to San Francisco by herself.
This is the first vacation she has had for a long time.
Christina hasn't seen her friend for a long time.
The last time they saw each other was 3 years ago.
During that trip she was only in San Francisco for a few days.
How many times have Christina been to San Francisco? -She has been to San Francisc twice.
After that she went to Los Angeles and New York.
Christina has come to San Francisco by herself.
This is the first vacation she has had for a long time.
She hasn't seen her friend for 3 years.
At that time, they were both working at a department store.
This is the second time Christina has been to San Francisco.
L4-U1-P1-2 Listening : Visiting a Friend 2
Visiting a Friend 2
Christina arrived two days ago, the day before yesterday.
Her friend met her at the airport and drove her to her apartment.
Her apartment is just north of the airport, about 20 minutes from San Francisco.
It's a small apartment, but it's on a hill and it has a great view.
Yesterday they went downtown and rode the cable cars.
Christina was surprised by how steep the hills are.
Then they walked along the ocean and ate lunch at a seafood restaurant.
From the restaurant, they could see the Golden Gate Bridge.
When did she arrive at San Francisco? -the day before yesterday.
It's a small apartment, but it's on a hill and it has a great view.
From the restaurant, they could see the Golden Gate Bridge.
Christina was surprised by how steep the hills are.
(1) Yesterday they went downtown and rode the cable cars.
(2) Christina was surprised by how steep the hills are.
(3) Then they walked along the ocean and ate lunch at a seafood restaurant.
(4) From the restaurant, they could see the Golden Gate Bridge.
How long has she been here? -For two days.
Tomorrow, they're planning to drive to Yosemite National Park.
By car, it's about 4 hours away.
Christina has never been there before, so she is excited.
She has heard that the park is very beautiful.
Her friend has been to Yosemite several times.
She says it's one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Christina just hopes that her friend is a good driver.
How many time has she been to Yosemite? -never
Her friend has been to Yosemite several times.
Christina was surprised by how steep the hills are.
She has heard that the park is very beautiful.
Christina just hopes that her friend is a good driver.
Christina arrived two days ago, the day before yesterday.
Christina has never been there before, so she is excited.
How many time has she been to Yosemite? -never
Christina has never been there before, so she is excited.
Christina was surprised by how steep the hills are.
She says it's one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Her friend has been to Yosemite several times.
Her friend met her at the airport and drove her to her apartment.
Then they walked along the ocean and ate lunch at a seafood restaurant.
L4-U1-P1-3 Vocabulary : Pains and Sickness
Pains and Sickness
Headaches can be very painful and can last for a long time. If you have a headache, your head hurts.
A sprained ankle can be so painful that you can't walk. Someone with a sprained ankle may need to use crutches to walk.
If you have a sore throat, it may be painful to swallow. A sore throat can be caused by virusesor bacteria.
A burn is an injury to the skin caused by fire or heat. If you get too close to a fire, you will be burned.
An earache is a sharp, dull or burning pain in the ear. Common causes of an earache include an infection, a change in air pressure or water in the ear.
A headache can be caused by an injury to the head.
If you have a sore throat, it may be painful to swallow.
If you get too close to a fire, you will be burned.
A headache can be caused by an injury to the head.
A burn is an injury to the skin caused by fire or heat.
If you have a headache, your head hurts.
Headaches can be very painful and can last for a long time.
Earaches occur more often among children than adults.
What can be caused by an infection in the throat? -A sore throat can be caused by viruses or bacteria.
Which condition may require the use of crutches to walk? -Someone with a sprained ankle may need to use crutches to walk.
What do you have if your head hurts? -If you have a headache, your head hurts.
What happens if you get too close to a fire? - If you get too close to a fire, you will be burned.
What can be caused by an infected ear? -Common causes of an earache include an infection, a change in air pressure or water in the ear.
A sprained ankle can be so painful that you can't walk.
If you have a sore throat, it may be painful to swallow.
If you get too close to a fire, you will be burned.
A sore throat can be caused by viruses or bacteria.
If you get too close to a fire, you will be burned.
If you have a sore throat, it may be painful to swallow.
Headaches can be very painful and can last for a long time.
Earaches occur more often among children than adults.
L4-U1-P1-3 Vocabulary : Landforms
Landforms
Mountains are landforms higher than 2,000 feet, or about 600 meters, above sea level.
Hills are like mountains, but not as tall.
Mountains are formed by forces deep within the Earth and are made of many types of rocks.
Rivers are streams of water that usually begin in mountains and flow into the sea.
Many early cities were built alongside rivers.
Most of the world's water is in the oceans, which are large bodies of salt water.
The oceans are also an important source of oxygen.
Desserts are areas of land that receive little or no rainfall.
The amount of rainfall in some deserts is so low that only a few plants can survive.
A valley is a low, relatively flat area between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.
Some valleys are formed by flowing water, and others are formed by glaciers.
Most of the world's water is in the oceans, which are large bodies of salt water.
A valley is a low, relatively flat area between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.
The oceans are also an important source of oxygen.
Many early cities were built alongside rivers.
Many early civilizations developed near rivers.
Some valleys are formed by flowing water, and others are formed by glaciers.
Rivers are streams of water that usually begin in mountains and flow into the sea.
What are the tallest landforms on earth? -The tallest mountains in the world, including Mt Everest, are in Asia.
What land areas are often hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit? -Dessert temperatures can range from cold at night to very hot during the daytime, often above 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
What covers more area than all the continents? -The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean, coverning more area than all the continents put together.
What are streams of water that usually begin in mountains? - Rivers are streams of water that usually begin in mountains and flow into the sea.
What is a low, relatively flat area between hills or mountains?- A valley is a low, relatively flat area between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.
Many early cities were built alongside rivers.
Some valleys are formed by flowing water, and others are formed by glaciers.
Hills are like mountains, but not as tall.
Many early cities were built alongside rivers.
A place where a river begins is its source.
Most of the world's water is in the oceans, which are large bodies of salt water.
Mountains are formed by forces deep within the Earth and are made of many types of rocks.
L4-U1-P1-5 Dialogue : Eating Out
Eating Out
M: Have you eaten yet?
W: No, I haven't, and I'm hungry.
M: Me too. Let's go out for dinner.
W: Where to?
M: What about Joe's Italian?
W: How many times have you eaten there?
M: I eat there a lot. It's one of my favorite places.
Why is she hungry? -She hasn't eaten yet.
W: I went there two weeks ago, and the service was terrible.
M: Really? Then, let's go some places else.
Why doesn't she want to go to Joe's Italian? - She went there two weeks ago and the service was terrible.
How was the Joe's service the last time she went there? -When she went there two weeks ago, the service was awful.
M: What do you suggest?
W: How about the Royal Indian? It's not far from here.
M: I've never heard of it, is it good?
W: Yes, I've been there several times, and I've never been disappointed.
What's one reason she suggests Royal Indian? - It's not far away.
Has she been to Royal Indian before? -Yes, she has. She has been there several times.
M: OK. Let's try it. I haven't eaten Indian food for a long time.
W: You won't be disappointed, and the prices are reasonable.
M: Ah, so you mean I'm going to pay?
W: Well, that would certainly be nice.
He hasn't eaten Indian food ...for a long time.
How expensive is the restaurant? -It's reasonably priced.
M: What about reservations?
W: If we get there early enough, we won't need them.
M: I hope you're right.
W: Don't worry. If we have to wait, I'll pay the bill.
She'll pay the bill if ...they have to wait.
I haven't eaten Indian food for a long time.
Ah, so you mean I'm going to pay?
I hope you're right.
She's hungry because she hasn't eaten yet.
If we get there early enough, we won't need them.
What will happen if they don't get there early enough? - They may have to wait.
I haven't eaten Indian food for a long time.
Well, that would certainly be nice.
If we have to wait, I'll pay the bill.
I went there two weeks ago, and the service was terrible.
You won't be disappointed, and the prices are reasonable.
What would happen if they don't get there early enough? -They may have to wait.
When she went there two weeks ago, the service was awful.
She has been there several times.