L3-U2-P3-1 Listening : Paul's Overseas Trip 1

Paul's Overseas Trip 1

Last month Paul went on a trip.√

He went to Japan and China.√

There were a couple of reasons for the trip.√

One reason for the trip was for business.√

He wanted to start some restaurants in both countries.

The other reason was for pleasure.√

Paul enjoys traveling, and he wanted to visit some friends.√

听选What was he thinking about starting in both countries？-He wanted to start some restaurants in both countries.

听选What were the two reasons for his trip? - The trip was both for business and pleasure.

填空Paul enjoys traveling, and he wanted to visit some friends.

填空One reason for the trip was for business

Before leaving on the trip, Paul had several problems.√

First, his passport was going to expire.√

As a result, he needed to apply for a new passport.√

Second, he needed to get a visa to enter China.√

In order to apply for a visa, he needed his new passport.√

He has six weeks to get everything done.√

听选Why did he need to get a new passport？-his passport was going to expire.

听选What did he need before getting a visa?- In order to apply for a visa, he needed his new passport.

填空He needed to get a visa to enter China.

填空In order to apply for a visa, he needed his new passport.

After applying for a new passport, it took two weeks to get it.√

Once he got the passport, he went to the Chinese consulate in Toronto and applied for a visa.√

He filled out an application form and stood in a long line.√

He was surprised by how many people were applying for visas.√

It took more than an hour to submit his application.√

听选How long did it take to submit his application?- It took more than an hour to submit his application.

填空It took more than an hour to submit his application.

填空After applying for a new passport, it took two weeks to get it.

听说One reason for the trip was for business.（84）

听说He needed to get a visa to enter China.（85）

听说Before leaving on the trip, Paul had several problems.（86）

看说In order to apply for a visa, he needed his new passport.

After applying for a new passport, it took two weeks to get it.

看说He was surprised by how many people were applying for visas.（86）

He submitted his application for the visa on a Friday.√

A week later he went back to the consulate to pick up his visa.√

To his surprise, when he got there, the consulate was closed.√

The consulate was closed because it was a Chinese holiday.√

Paul was angry at himself for not checking the consulate's website.√

On its website the consulate's schedule was posted.√

There was a notice saying that the consulate would be closed that day.√

听选Where was the consulate's schedule was posted?- On its website the consulate's schedule was posted.

填空There was a notice saying that the consulate would be closed that day.

排序(1) He submitted his application for the visa on a Friday.

(2) A week later he went back to the consulate to pick up his visa.

(3) To his surprise, when he got there, the consulate was closed.

(4) The consulate was closed because it was a Chinese holiday.

As a result, Paul had to come back the next Monday.√

This was because the consulate is closed on weekends.√

Finally, on Monday, he got the visa and he was ready to go.√

填空As a result, Paul had to come back the next Monday.

Paul went to pick up his visa on a Friday.

Paul was angry at himself for not checking the consulate's website.

看说The information was posted on its website.(88)

看说The consulate was closed because it was a Chinese holiday.(87)

L3-U2-P3-2 Listening : Paul's Overseas Trip 2

Paul's Overseas Trip 2

Another problem with the trip was his travel schedule.√

He needed to extend his stay in Japan.√

One week in Japan wasn't enough.√

Three Japanese restaurant owners wanted to meet with him.

He needed more time for the meetings than a couple of days.√

And he didn’t want to miss staying with a good friend of his.√

听选What didn't he want to miss?- He didn’t want to miss staying with a good friend of his.

听选 What did he  need to do his schedule？- He needed to extend his stay in Japan. 

填空One week in Japan wasn't enough.

填空He needed more time for the meetings than a couple of days.

His friend lives near Mt. Fuji and owns a great restaurant.

This was one thing Paul didn’t want to miss.√

As a result, he extended his stay in Japan.√

Instead of staying for just a week, he decided to stay for 10 days.√

听选What does his friend own?- He owns a great restaurant.

听选How long he decided to stay in Japan?-He decided to stay for 10 days.

填空Instead of staying for just a week, he decided to stay for 10 days.

听说One week in Japan wasn't enough.(88)

听说He didn’t want to miss staying with a good friend.(77)

Another problem with the trip was his travel schedule.

看说He needed more time for the meetings than a couple of days.(88)

As a result, he had to change the dates for his stay in China.

The meetings in China were delayed by three days.√

Instead of arriving on the first of the month, he arrived on the fourth.√

Fortunately, there were no problems with his new schedule in China.√

听选What problem was caused by his new schedule in China?- Fortunately, there were no problems with his new schedule in China.

填空Instead of arriving on the first of the month, he arrived on the fourth.

However, there were fewer meetings than he expected.√

There wasn’t much interest in opening new Italian restaurants.√

Still, he had one very good meeting.√

He met a young Chinese restaurant owner who was interested.√

The young man already has a restaurant, but he wants to improve it.√

He and Paul liked each other right away.

They met twice in Beijing and are planning to meet again.√

听选How much interest was there in opening new Italian restaurants? - There wasn’t much interest in opening new Italian restaurants.

填空 He met a young Chinese restaurant owner who was interested.

填空He and Paul liked each other right away.

The young Chinese man’s name is Yi.√

He is planning to come to see Paul.√

They are going to meet late next week in Toronto.√

Together they will work on a business plan.√

Paul is glad that he took the trip.√

He thinks it was a successful and enjoyable trip.√

听选What is Yi planning to do?- He is planning to come to see Paul.

听选What are they going to work on?- They will work on a business plan.

填空 Paul is glad that he took the trip.

填空He is planning to come to see Paul.

听说 The meetings in China were delayed by three days. （90）

Paul is glad that he took the trip.

听说They met twice in Beijing and are planning to meet again.（84）

看说 Fortunately, there were no problems with his new schedule in China. （83）

Instead of arriving on the first of the month, he arrived on the fourth.

看说 The young man already has a restaurant, but he wants to improve it. （83）

There wasn’t much interest in opening new Italian restaurants.

L3-U2-P3-3 Vocabulary : Emergency Vehicles

Emergency Vehicles

Ambulances are used to transport injured or sick people to a hospital.√

An ambulance has trained medical personnel who can treat injured or sick people.√

A wheelchair is for people who can’t walk.√

Wheelchairs have four wheels and are often pushed by people from behind.√

Fire engines are used to fight fires.√

Firefighters, like this one, often rescue people from burning buildings.√

Tow trucks are used to tow cars.√

This tow truck is towing a car to a repair shop.√

Helicopters are used to rescue people from dangerous places.√

This helicopter is lifting someone from a sinking boat.

听选What should you call when someone is injured in an accident?- Ambulances are used to transport injured or sick people to a hospital.

听选If the car won't start，what should we call for?- Tow trucks

听选What do you call in case of fire?- Firefighters often rescue people from burning buildings.

听选What kind of chair has four wheels and is often pushed by somebody from behind?-  Wheelchairs have four wheels and are often pushed by people from behind.

填空This helicopter is lifting someone from a sinking boat.

填空 Helicopters are used to rescue people from dangerous places.

填空Firefighters often rescue people from burning buildings.

填空A wheelchair is for people who can’t walk.

填空 Ambulances are used to transport injured or sick people to a hospital.

听说 Fire engines are used to fight fires. （85）

Tow trucks are used to tow cars.

听说A wheelchair is for people who can’t walk.（84）

听说 This helicopter is lifting someone from a sinking boat.（82）

看说 Helicopters are used to rescue people from dangerous places.（78）

看说 Wheelchairs have four wheels and are often pushed by people from behind.（80）

Firefighters often rescue people from burning buildings.

Ambulances are used to transport injured or sick people to a hospital.

If your car won't start, you should call for a tow truck.

L3-U2-P3-4 Vocabulary : Weather & Activities

Weather & Activities

This tree is bending over because of the strong wind.√

It’s going to be windy for the next few days.√

It’s a very clear night, so they can look up and see many stars.√

There isn’t a single cloud in the sky.√

It’s very cold today, so they are wearing very warm clothes.

Without warm clothes, they would freeze to death.

It’s nice to eat ice cream on a hot day.√

This mother is buying ice cream for her daughter.√

This old man has to wear glasses to read.√

Without reading glasses, he can’t see clearly enough to read.√

听选Who has to wear glasses to read?- He doesn't have good close-up vision, so he needs reading glasses.

听选Who are wearing warm clothes?- It’s very cold today, so they are wearing very warm clothes.

听选Why is the tree bending over?- It's bending over because of the strong wind.

填空Without reading glasses, he can’t see clearly enough to read.

填空This mother is buying ice cream for her daughter.

填空Without warm clothes, they would freeze to death.

听说Without warm clothes, they would freeze to death.（76）

听说 This old man has to wear glasses to read. （84）

This mother is buying ice cream for her daughter.

听说It’s going to be windy for the next few days.(90)

看说Without reading glasses, he can’t see clearly enough to read.（84）

看说It’s a very clear night, so they can look up and see many stars.（76）

L3-U2-P3-5 Dialogue : Checking up on Ada

Checking up on Ada

M: How was Ada’s new job in Beijing?√

W: It seems to be going well.√ 

I talked with her last night.√

M: How much is she getting paid?√

W: I’m not sure. √

She said she’s earning more, but I don’t know how much she’s getting. √

M: Where is she living? √

Has she found a flat?√

W: No, not yet. √

She’s living with a friend until she can find one of her own.√ 

Flats are more expensive there and the quality isn’t good.

听选How much is Ada being paid?-she’s earning more, but we don’t know how much she’s paying.

听选Who is Ada living with? - She’s living with a friend.

填空She’s living with a friend until she can find one of her own.

M: Did she say anything else?√

W: Her biggest complaint is the air quality. √

She hates the pollution. √

On some days, the pollution is so bad that she’s afraid to breathe.√

M: Yeah, I wouldn’t want to live there.√

W: She’s hoping it will get better.√

M: I’m sure it will, but it'll take time especially with all the cars.√

听选What is one car pollution？-

What is Ada's biggest complaint?- Her biggest complaint is the air quality.

填空She’s hoping it will get better.

听说Her biggest complaint is the air quality.（79）

听说Did she say anything else?

看、听说How much is she getting paid? （89）

W: She also said she’s still looking for a new boyfriend.√

M: That shouldn’t be difficult. √

She’s nice and she’s good looking.√ 

Has she met anyone?√

W: No, I don’t think so.√ 

She’s looking for someone on the Internet.√

M: Maybe she'll be lucky.√

W: Maybe she will. √

I think I’m gonna try that too.√

M: Really?√

W: What other choice do I have?√ 

It’s so difficult to meet someone new. √

I never have anytime.√

M: Me too. I’m always working.√ 

Maybe I'll try online dating too.√

听选Besides a flat, what else is Ada looking for? - She's looking for a new boyfriend.

填空It’s so difficult to meet someone new.

M: If I’m lucky, I may meet someone new, like Steve's girlfriend.√

W:Oh, come on. You are joking right? √

I hope you can find someone better than her.√

M: Steve seems happy enough.√

W: Yes, but he is blinded by love. √

You know that. √

I’m sure it won't last for long. √

As soon as she gets bored, she'll find someone else.√

M: You may be right. √

Let’s wait and see.√

听选What is blinding Steve? - Steve is blinded by love.

M: Hey, what about dinner?√

W: Sure, it’s getting late and maybe I’ll be the woman of your dreams.√

M: Well. Let’s take a one night at a time.√ 

Let’s have some Indian food, OK?√

W: Ok, tenderloin chicken for me and I’m hungry.√

听选What kind of food are they going to eat?- They are going to have some Indian food.

填空it’s getting late and maybe I’ll be the woman of your dreams.

听说It’s so difficult to meet someone new.（87）

听说What other choice do I have?（91）

听说Let’s have some Indian food, OK?（87）

听说It seems to be going well.

看说She's looking for a new boyfriend.

看说As soon as she gets bored, she'll find someone else.

看说On some days, the pollution is so bad that she’s afraid to breathe.（79）