2024年4月21日发(作者：礼建树)

Unit 1, Lesson A

Track 3-1-4

D. Listen to two people talking about their traveling experiences. Pay attention to the expression

they use.

1. The funniest story of my traveling experience was when I came to the U.S. for the first time by

myself. They lost my luggage and I didn’t speak a word of English. I had to use my hands to

explain myself. People understood what I meant and they helped me out.

2. I have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of the funniest I

could recall was –there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of my flight attendants was

serving…I think…she was serving food…and she had this tray. And suddenly turbulence

happened, and she lost her balance…and her hand landed on the guy’s head, who had a toupee.

When she caught her balance again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns were on his

forehead. And I had to control my laughter because you’re not allowed to laugh…

Track 3-1-5

Travel Today

Going solo is the way to go!

By D. Toor

How do you usually travel? Do you go with a close friend or a group of friends? Do you join a

tour group? Do you travel with your family?

Have you ever imagined “going solo”? In the mid 1990s, it was estimated that 9 million

Americans were planning a summer vacation alone. Since then, the number of solo travelers has

increased

You may think that traveling alone would be scary or boring. Well, according to people who do it,

that’s not exactly true. Solo travelers often have positive experiences: they make new friends, get

to know themselves better, and can make their own schedules.

There are many different things you can do on a vacation alone. Some solo travelers use the time

to learn or practice a sport such as golf, mountain climbing, or scuba diving. Others go and stay on

a ranch and learn how to ride a horse. You can pretend to be a cowboy or a cowgirl for a day!

You may not believe this, but some travelers like to study on their vacation. They even go to

“vacation college” at a university or join a research team as a volunteer worker. It’s hard but

satisfying work. You can “play scientist” for a week or two while you help someone with their

project.

For solo travelers of different ages and genders, there are may travel options. There are tours for

women only and for people over the age of 60. And, of course, there are trips for singles who are

looking for romance. One company offers trips that focus on fine dining – there is time for

sightseeing during the day and for sharing a delicious meal with new friends at night.

The next time you take a trip somewhere, why don’t you consider going solo?

Bon voyage!

Unit 1, Lesson B

Global Viewpoints

Travel

Dave: Before going on a trip I pay the bills, I empty the trash, and I give a house key to

a friend.

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Alejandra:

Thallus:

Julianna:

Catherine:

Dennis:

Before I leave on a trip, I have to confirm travel plans and make sure that I have

requested a vegetarian meal.

Before leaving for a long trip, I turn off the lights, I turn off my heater, I give my

keys to my roommate, and I water my plant.

The funniest story of my traveling experience was when I came to the U.S. for the

first time by myself. They lost my luggage and I didn’t speak a word of English. I

had to use my hands to explain myself. People understood what I meant and they

helped me out.

My recent trip to Africa was one of the most amazing trips of my life. This was

my second trip to Tanzania, Africa. We visited a lot of villages, some very remote

that we had to travel by helicopter. In Tanzania, it’s very different from America

so there are no maps. So, even traveling in a helicopter, we didn’t really know

where we were going to go. We didn’t really know the village names, so we just

kind of had no destination and we got in the helicopter and just flew around. And

if we saw some animals or some rooftops of hut houses, we said, “Let’s go there”

and we just kind of landed.

I have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of the

funniest I could recall was –there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of

my flight attendants was serving…I think…she was serving food…and she had

this tray. And suddenly turbulence happened, and she lost her balance…and her

hand landed on the guy’s head, who had a toupee. When she caught her balance

again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns were on his forehead. And I had

to control my laughter because you’re not allowed to laugh…

City Living

Mexico – here we come!

Sun-hee: This is going to be a great trip! I’ve never been to Mexico, have you?

Mike: No, I haven’t. Have you finished everything?

Tara: Oh my gosh! Where’s my bag?

Sun-hee: (to Tara) It’s in the closet. (into phone) Of course! I’m the only one who’s

organized around here. I ran errands all day and I’m ready…exhausted…but ready.

Mike: What did you have to do?

Sun-hee: (holds up ticket) Well, first I had to confirm my flight…

Claudia: My ticket! Where’s my ticket? Have you seen it?

Sun-hee: (to Claudia) I saw it in the bathroom.

Claudia: The bathroom? Are you sure? So strange…(holds up her ticket) Oh, you’re right.

Got it!

Sun-hee: (holds up traveler’s checks)…then I had to get traveler’s checks…

Tara: Oh! My money! I’ve lost my wallet! (Sun-hee hands Tara her wallet) Whew!

Sun-hee: (into phone)..then I had to pay the electricity and phone bills, (to Tara) because

someone forgot…(into phone) and then I had to change my voice mail message.

Claudia: My cell phone! I don’t remember where I put my cell phone!

Sun-hee: (to Claudia) It’s in the kitchen.

Claudia: (to self) The kitchen…it’s in the kitchen…(holds up cell phoe) Ta-dah!

Sun-hee: (into phone) These two—they’re never prepared! What would they do without

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2024年4月21日发(作者：礼建树)

Unit 1, Lesson A

Track 3-1-4

D. Listen to two people talking about their traveling experiences. Pay attention to the expression

they use.

1. The funniest story of my traveling experience was when I came to the U.S. for the first time by

myself. They lost my luggage and I didn’t speak a word of English. I had to use my hands to

explain myself. People understood what I meant and they helped me out.

2. I have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of the funniest I

could recall was –there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of my flight attendants was

serving…I think…she was serving food…and she had this tray. And suddenly turbulence

happened, and she lost her balance…and her hand landed on the guy’s head, who had a toupee.

When she caught her balance again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns were on his

forehead. And I had to control my laughter because you’re not allowed to laugh…

Track 3-1-5

Travel Today

Going solo is the way to go!

By D. Toor

How do you usually travel? Do you go with a close friend or a group of friends? Do you join a

tour group? Do you travel with your family?

Have you ever imagined “going solo”? In the mid 1990s, it was estimated that 9 million

Americans were planning a summer vacation alone. Since then, the number of solo travelers has

increased

You may think that traveling alone would be scary or boring. Well, according to people who do it,

that’s not exactly true. Solo travelers often have positive experiences: they make new friends, get

to know themselves better, and can make their own schedules.

There are many different things you can do on a vacation alone. Some solo travelers use the time

to learn or practice a sport such as golf, mountain climbing, or scuba diving. Others go and stay on

a ranch and learn how to ride a horse. You can pretend to be a cowboy or a cowgirl for a day!

You may not believe this, but some travelers like to study on their vacation. They even go to

“vacation college” at a university or join a research team as a volunteer worker. It’s hard but

satisfying work. You can “play scientist” for a week or two while you help someone with their

project.

For solo travelers of different ages and genders, there are may travel options. There are tours for

women only and for people over the age of 60. And, of course, there are trips for singles who are

looking for romance. One company offers trips that focus on fine dining – there is time for

sightseeing during the day and for sharing a delicious meal with new friends at night.

The next time you take a trip somewhere, why don’t you consider going solo?

Bon voyage!

Unit 1, Lesson B

Global Viewpoints

Travel

Dave: Before going on a trip I pay the bills, I empty the trash, and I give a house key to

a friend.

1 / 8

Alejandra:

Thallus:

Julianna:

Catherine:

Dennis:

Before I leave on a trip, I have to confirm travel plans and make sure that I have

requested a vegetarian meal.

Before leaving for a long trip, I turn off the lights, I turn off my heater, I give my

keys to my roommate, and I water my plant.

The funniest story of my traveling experience was when I came to the U.S. for the

first time by myself. They lost my luggage and I didn’t speak a word of English. I

had to use my hands to explain myself. People understood what I meant and they

helped me out.

My recent trip to Africa was one of the most amazing trips of my life. This was

my second trip to Tanzania, Africa. We visited a lot of villages, some very remote

that we had to travel by helicopter. In Tanzania, it’s very different from America

so there are no maps. So, even traveling in a helicopter, we didn’t really know

where we were going to go. We didn’t really know the village names, so we just

kind of had no destination and we got in the helicopter and just flew around. And

if we saw some animals or some rooftops of hut houses, we said, “Let’s go there”

and we just kind of landed.

I have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of the

funniest I could recall was –there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of

my flight attendants was serving…I think…she was serving food…and she had

this tray. And suddenly turbulence happened, and she lost her balance…and her

hand landed on the guy’s head, who had a toupee. When she caught her balance

again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns were on his forehead. And I had

to control my laughter because you’re not allowed to laugh…

City Living

Mexico – here we come!

Sun-hee: This is going to be a great trip! I’ve never been to Mexico, have you?

Mike: No, I haven’t. Have you finished everything?

Tara: Oh my gosh! Where’s my bag?

Sun-hee: (to Tara) It’s in the closet. (into phone) Of course! I’m the only one who’s

organized around here. I ran errands all day and I’m ready…exhausted…but ready.

Mike: What did you have to do?

Sun-hee: (holds up ticket) Well, first I had to confirm my flight…

Claudia: My ticket! Where’s my ticket? Have you seen it?

Sun-hee: (to Claudia) I saw it in the bathroom.

Claudia: The bathroom? Are you sure? So strange…(holds up her ticket) Oh, you’re right.

Got it!

Sun-hee: (holds up traveler’s checks)…then I had to get traveler’s checks…

Tara: Oh! My money! I’ve lost my wallet! (Sun-hee hands Tara her wallet) Whew!

Sun-hee: (into phone)..then I had to pay the electricity and phone bills, (to Tara) because

someone forgot…(into phone) and then I had to change my voice mail message.

Claudia: My cell phone! I don’t remember where I put my cell phone!

Sun-hee: (to Claudia) It’s in the kitchen.

Claudia: (to self) The kitchen…it’s in the kitchen…(holds up cell phoe) Ta-dah!

Sun-hee: (into phone) These two—they’re never prepared! What would they do without

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