L5-U1-P2-1 Listening : At Jessica’s Reunion Party 1
At Jessica’s Reunion Party 1
Jessica's 20-year class reunion was held at a fancy hotel.
When she arrived, she wasn't sure she was in the right place.
At first she didn't recognize anyone.
She felt a bit awkward and out of place.
But it wasn't long before a strange man came up to her.
He was already losing his hair, and he was wearing thick glasses.
"Don't you remember me?" he asked.
How does she feel when she arrived the hotel? -awkward and out of place.
She didn't recognize anyone.
When she arrived at the hotel, she wasn't sure she was in the right place.
He was already losing his hair, and he was wearing thick glasses.
When he said who he was, she barely remembered him, especially since he had changed so much.
Then he told her that he had always had a crush on her.
He said she looked beautiful and he immediately took a selfie of them, with his arm tight around her waist.
This made her feel a bit strange.
She smiled at him and pretended to be happy to see him.
But in fact, she wasn't sure how to react, though he seemed nice.
How does she feel when the man puts his arm on her? -It made her feel uncomfortable.
(1) He said she looked beautiful and he immediately took a selfie of them, with his arm tight around her waist.
(2) This made her feel a bit strange.
(3) She smiled at him and pretended to be happy to see him.
(4) But in fact, she wasn't sure how to react, though he seemed nice.
Why didn't she remember him? -He had changed a lot.
She smiled at him and pretended to be happy to see him.
She finally excused herself and went to the ladies room.
She was beginning to regret having come to the reunion.
She had always been shy, and she still was.
She had always been shy, and she still was.
What kind of person is she? -She is shy.
When she returned to the party, Sharon invited her to sit at her table.
Dinner was going to be served soon, and some of the classmates were going to give speeches.
Sharon asked Jessica to say a few words too, because people were curious.
This was a surprise.
Jessica had never been very popular and she didn't think anyone had noticed her.
She had always felt like an outsider, with only a couple of close friends.
Still, she had been one of the best students, and people remembered her.
What was some of classmates going to do? -giving speeches.
She had always felt like an outsider, with only a couple of close friends.
At first she didn't recognize anyone.
She smiled at him and pretended to be happy to see him.
Jessica's 20-year class reunion was held at a fancy hotel.
She had always felt like an outsider, with only a couple of close friends.
But in fact, she wasn't sure how to react, though he seemed nice.
In this situation, "to say a few words" means ? - to give a short speech
Jessica had never been very popular and she didn't think anyone had noticed her.
When she arrived, she wasn't sure she was in the right place.
She felt a bit awkward and out of place.
She had always been shy, and she still was.
Dinner was going to be served soon, and some of the classmates were going to give speeches.
He was already losing his hair, and he was wearing thick glasses.
L5-U1-P2-2 Listening : At Jessica’s Reunion Party 2
At Jessica’s Reunion Party 2
As the evening wore on, Jessica began to really enjoy herself.
She talked with her old friends and was amazed by how some others had changed.
For example, Tom used to be good-looking and athletic.
He was one of the most popular students and a star basketball player.
His one problem was math.
He had had a hard time in math, especially in geometry.
This was because he wasn't a logical thinker.
Expect for basketball, he didn't want to do anything unless it was easy.
Expect for basketball, he didn't want to do anything unless it was easy.
If something wasn't easy, he didn't want to do it, except for basketball.
Tom was no longer good-looking.
His nose, which had always been large, had grown even larger.
he had also gained a lot of weight.
His wife had left him, so for the first time ever, he was alone.
He looked lonely and depressed, not at all like he used to be.
How had his nose changed? - It had grown even larger.
Steve was a nobody in middle school.
People hardly noticed him.
He was small, quiet, and a bit ugly, with crooked teeth.
What he was good at was English.
His English was even better than their teacher's.
After graduating, he went to a low-ranked university and eventually dropped out (退学).
He was small, quiet, and a bit ugly, with crooked teeth.
For a while he worked as a tour guide.
Then, 10 years ago, he and some friends started a little company which is now a great success.
In fact, he had become a rich, generous man.
He had a nice, warm smile and his success hadn't gone to his head.
It was a pleasure to be around him.
What happened to the company he and some friends started? - It became a success.
He had had a hard time in math, especially in geometry.
His wife had left him, so for the first time ever, he was alone.
It was a pleasure to be around him.
As the evening wore on, Jessica began to really enjoy herself.
He was small, quiet, and a bit ugly, with crooked teeth.
Betty used to be the most beautiful girl in school.
She wasn't very smart, but she was a great singer.
She made a video of her singing, and it went viral.
She became famous overnight, but it only lasted for about two years.
After that, her fans lost interest in her.
She tried to become an actress, but she failed.
She had been too stiff and nervous in front of the camera.
How long did her fame last?- It lasted for about two years.
Why did she fail as an actress?-She was too nervous in front of the camera.
Betty had a nice husband who seemed to adore her.
The one tragedy in her life happened about five years ago, when she lost her daughter to a rare form of cancer.
Because of that, her hair had begun to turn grey.
Jessica couldn't help but feel sorry for her.
Betty had had such high hopes and tremendous energy as a girl, but things didn't work out.
What was the one tragedy in her life? -her daughter died.
What happened about 5 years ago? -Her daughter died from cancer.
And then there was John.
John used to be the school bully.
He had been big, strong and mean.
He hadn't been nice to anybody.
It seemed that he was always angry and ready to hit someone.
After graduating, he joined the army and went overseas to fight in a war.
He saw many people die and he grew to hate fighting of any kind.
Then one day he was nearly killed when the helicopter he was in was shot down.
He survived the crash, but he lost a leg and was hospitalized for nearly a year.
What did he do after graduating? - He joined the military.
What happened to the helicopter he was in? - It was shot down.
He saw many people die and he grew to hate fighting of any kind.
Now he had completely changed.
He had gentle, kind eyes, and a beautiful smile.
He was working for an organization that provides support for elderly people.
From Jessica's point of view, John had turned out to be a wonderful surprise.
From Jessica's point of view, John had turned out to be a wonderful surprise.
In the end, Jessica was glad she went to her reunion.
It was interesting to see how people had changed through the years.
Still, she was happy to get home and appreciate everything that she had.
In the end, Jessica was glad she went to her reunion. It was interesting to see how people had changed through the years. Still, she was happy to get home and appreciate everything that she had.
Betty used to be the most beautiful girl in school.
She tried to become an actress, but she failed.
Jessica couldn't help but feel sorry for her.
When she returned to the party, Sharon invited her to sit at her table.
Sharon asked Jessica to say a few words too, because people were curious.
L5-U1-P2-3 Vocabulary : Language of Love
Language of Love
A broken heart is what happens when a love relationship is broken off.
Someone with a broken heart is usually depressed which means they feel awful and don't enjoy life.
She broke his heart when she told him their relationship was over.
If someone you love breaks off the relationship, it feels like the end of the world.
To fall in love with someone can be a wonderful experience, with powerful emotions.
People in love often share their deepest feelings and emotions, which is intimacy.
When you are in love with someone you can hardly think of anything else.
Being in love can blind you from seeing things as they really are, so it is easy to make a bad decision.
The emotions of love have inspired poets throughout history.
Other kinds of love include the love between a parent and child.
To find someone attractive usually means there is a physical desire to be with them.
Physical attraction may sometimes lead to love, but in many cases it may only lead to a short-term sexual relationship.
Many women use makeup to make themselves more physically attractive.
If two people are attracted to each other, they want to be together.
Physically attractive people attract people of the opposite or same sex, depending on their sexual orientation.
To flirt with someone means to let him or her know that you want to be approached.
Some people use their eyes or a smile to flirt.
If someone is flirting with you, they are coming on to you. Knowing how to respond to such an invitation is a skill many people don't have. They may not recongnize the fact that someone is inviting them to approach.
The skill of flirting is something that comes naturally to some people, but for many people, they just act awkwardly.
If someone is flirting with you, they are coming on to you. You may reject their advance or accept it and begin a relationship.
Jealousy is what often happens when two people compete for the love of the same person.
The one who losses may be very jealous of the other and try to break things up.
If two men are rivals for the same woman, they may dislike or even hate each other because of jealousy.
To find someone attractive usually means there is a physical desire to be with them.
Physical attraction may sometimes lead to love, but in many cases it may only lead to a short-term sexual relationship.
A broken heart is what happens when a love relationship is broken off.
The emotions of love have inspired poets throughout history.
If someone is flirting with you, they are coming on to you.
If two men are rivals for the same woman, they may dislike or even hate each other because of jealousy.
To flirt with someone means to let him or her know that you want to be approached.
Feelings of jealousy may last for a long time and can destroy friendships.
He tried to make eye contact with her, but she didn't respond.
What can cause people to feel depressed? -Someone with a broken heart is usually depressed which means they feel awful and don't enjoy life.
She has found the man of her dreams.
To fall in love with someone can be a wonderful experience, with powerful emotions.
To flirt with someone means to let him or her know that you want to be approached.
She broke his heart when she told him their relationship was over.
Feelings of jealousy may last for a long time and can destroy friendships.
Many women use makeup to make themselves more physically attractive.
A jealous person often wants to possess the person they love.
If two men are rivals for the same woman, they may dislike or even hate each other because of jealousy.
To flirt with someone means to let him or her know that you want to be approached.
L5-U1-P2-4 Vocabulary : Reactions to News
Reactions to News
Some people can remain calm even when everyone else is confused and upset.
When you are calm, you can think clearly and make good decisions.
Some people are easily upset and have a hard time controlling their emotions.
Sometimes it’s best to control your emotions and be calm rather than react in anger.
People react to disappointing news in different ways.
Sometimes they get discouraged and lose their confidence.
Sometimes they get depressed and begin to cry or even get drunk.
When disappointed, be calm, think clearly and act constructively.
When disappointed, it’s much better to face the facts and decide what to do next than get discouraged.
People are furious when they are extremely angry.
People who are furious at each other may end up fighting or trying to hurt each other.
When people are furious at each other they often yell and insult each other.
Some people become furious when they are driving and another driver cuts in front of them.
To be excited is usually a good thing.
People can become excited while watching a soccer match and seeing their team score a goal.
The opposite of "exciting" is "dull" or "boring".
He expected the game to be exciting, but it was so boring that he left early.
Everyone was excite d when they heard that their favorite team had won the game.
Someone is terrified if they are extremely afraid and shaking with fear.
Terrified people will often scream and run away from whatever is threatening them.
Being in the earthquake was a terrifying experience, especially for the children.
What can cause people to lose their confidence? -Sometimes they get discouraged and lose their confidence.
What state of mind can help you think clearly and make good decisions? - When you are calm, you can think clearly and make good decisions.
How do people feel if their favorite team score a goal? - People can become excited while watching a soccer match and seeing their team score a goal.
When you are calm, you can think clearly and make good decisions.
People who can't control their emotions are difficult to work with. Their actions can upset everyone around them.
People who are furious at each other may end up fighting or trying to hurt each other.
People who can't control their emotions are difficult to work with.
When people are furious at each other they often yell and insult each other.
To be excited is usually a good thing.
He expected the game to be exciting, but it was so boring that he left early.
Some people become furious when they are driving and another driver cuts in front of them.
He was terrified when he thought the building he was in was going to collapse in the earthquake.
L5-U1-P2-5 Dialogue : Office Gossip
Office Gossip
A: What are you so excited about?
B: Have you heard? John and Sylvia are getting a divorce.
A: No, I haven't, but I'm not suprised. To be honest, I've never expected their marriage to last very long. She is so aggressive and bossy.
What happened to John and Sylvia? They are getting a divorce.
How was Sylvia described? - aggressive and bossy
B: Well, I think John had an affair! He met someone on a business trip.
A: Really? How did you find THAT out?
B: Sherry told me a few minutes ago.
A: Oh, Sherry. She is such a gossip. I wouldn't believe anything she says.
B: No, really. This time I think we can trust her. I don't think she's making it up.
To have an affair means ...for a married person to have a romantic relationship outside of the marriage.
I wouldn't believe anything she says.
To gossip is to talk about or spread rumors about the lives of other people.
(1) Well, I think John had an affair!
(2) Really? How did you find THAT out?
(3) Sherry told me a few minutes ago.
(4) Oh, Sherry. She is such a gossip.
A: Wow, this is news. What about their baby?
B: I don't know. I haven't heard anything about that.
A: Well, that's too bad. Even though I don't like either one of them, I feel sorry for them. It's so sad when this happens, especially for the child.
B: You are right. It's easy to get caught up in all the gossip and forget to think about the serious consequences.
How did she feel about the couple,John and Sylvia ? She feels sorry for them.
What are you so excited about?
I wouldn't believe anything she says.
I don't think she's making it up.
To be honest, I've never expected their marriage to last very long.
To gossip is to talk about or spread rumors about the lives of other people.
Even though I don't like either one of them, I feel sorry for them.
She's so aggressive and bossy.
This time I think we can trust her.
I haven't heard anything about that.
To have an affair menas for a married person to have a romantic relationship outside of the marriage.
Even though I don't like either one of them, I feel sorry for them.
A: Still, I can't say I'm surprised. Can you imagine living with someone like that?
B: No, I can't. She is so self-centered.
A: And what about him?
B: I don't know him well, but he seems nice.
A: I think so too. I'm not sure how he ever fell for her.
B: Are you kidding? Hormones, you have to admit that she's physically attractive. He probably couldn't help himself. And now it seems he has fallen for someone else.
To fall for someone means ...to fall in love with them.
Hormones are ...chemicals in the body that control how people feel.
What can't she image? -She can't image living with someone like Sylvia.
You have to admit that she's physically attractive.
A: I guess he can't control himself. I've heard he has a drinking problem, too.
B: Oh, I wasn't aware of that. Well, what's new, right? Something's never changed.
A: That's for sure. Hey, what about lunch?
B: No thanks. I'd better get back to work.
What wasn't she aware of? -Jorn's drinking problem
Can you imagine living with someone like that?
I'm not sure how he ever fell for her.
I guess he can't control himself.
And now it seems he has fallen for someone else.
To fall for someone means to fall in love with them.
I guess he can't control himself. I've heard he has a drinking problem too.
I don't know him well, but he seems nice.
You have to admit that she's physically attractive.
He probably couldn't help himself.
I've heard he has a drinking problem, too.
She can't image living with someone like Sylvia.
