英语流利说-懂你英语-Level3-Unit1-Part4

1. 英语流利说-懂你英语-Level3-Unit1-Part4

Listening: Christina’s Future Plans 1  
  
 Christina sells women’s clothing in a department store.
  
 She usually works 6 days a week, but this week she’s going to take 3 days off.
  
 She’s taking time off so that she can visit her parents.
  
 Her parents live in the mountains, about three hours away by train.
  
 They are looking forward to seeing her.
  
 They haven’t seen her for almost a year.
  
 Christina is their only child.
  
 Christina isn’t going on the trip by herself.
  
 Her boyfriend is going with her.
  
 She is going to introduce him to her parents.
  
 She and her boyfriend want to get married.
  
 If everything goes well, they plan to get married in six months.
  
 After they get married, Christina plans to quit her job.
  
 She wants to spend more time designing clothes.
  
 She wants to set up her own business.
  
 This will take time.
  
 Her boyfriend thinks it’s a good idea.
  
 He’s also thinking about starting his own business.
  
 They don’t plan to have children right away.
  
 In fact, they may decide not to have children.
  
 They don’t know yet.
  
 It’s going to be a big decision.
  
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   Listening: Christina’s Future Plans 2  
  
 Christina’s parents want her to marry and have children.
  
 They are looking forward to having grandchildren.
  
 They don’t want her to start her own business.
  
 They think it’s more important to have children.
  
 In fact, they would like her to live closer to them.
  
 They want to be close to their grandchildren.
  
 So Christina doesn’t plan to tell her parents everything.
  
 For now, she just wants them to meet her boyfriend.
  
 She wants them to be happy that she is going to get married.
  
 She wants them to like him and see her happiness.
  
 She wants her parents to accept her way of life.
  
 Life isn’t the same now as it used to be.
  
 Times are changing.
  
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   Vocabulary: Jobs & Weather  
  
 Mechanics, like this one, fix cars.
  
 He is working in a repair shop.
  
 A delivery person delivers things, such as pizzas.
  
 This person works for a restaurant.
  
 A pharmacist sells medicines.
  
 Pharmacists, like this woman, work in a pharmacy.
  
 Thieves, like this one, steal things.
  
 This thief is stealing a television from a home.
  
 A musician, like this one, plays music.
  
 This musician is playing a guitar.
  
 Stealing things is against the law.
  
 These people are wearing masks because of the smog.
  
 One cause of smog is automobile exhaust.
  
 It’s raining hard so you need an umbrella.
  
 Heavy rain like this can cause flooding and mudslides.
  
 When the sky is overcast, we can’t see the sun because of the clouds.
  
 A cloudy sky means that it might rain.
  
 We need to wear a coat when it’s cold and windy.
  
 In a very strong wind, it’s difficult to use an umbrella.
  
 We need to drink water or other liquids when it’s hot outside.
  
 When it’s really hot most people turn on the air conditioning.
  
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   Vocabulary: Things to Read  
  
 Here are some different types of things to read.
  
 Works of fiction include novels, short stories and plays, such as Shakespeare.
  
 We read fiction to enjoy stories of imagination and adventure.
  
 People read the news to learn about what’s happening in the world.
  
 We can get the news in newspapers and online.
  
 When we buy something, we often need to read an instruction manual.
  
 Instruction manuals show us how to put together or install things.
  
 Non-fiction works include biographies and books about science and history.
  
 We read non-fiction to learn about different subjects and real people.
  
 We can learn about the latest scientific research in journals and academic papers.
  
 Many online university courses give a list of research papers to read.
  
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   Dialogue: Foot Injury  
  
 M1: What’s wrong?
  
 M2: I can’t walk. My left foot hurts.
  
 M1: Is it broken?
  
 M2: I don’t know if it’s broken, but it sure hurts.
  
 M1: There’s one way to find out if it’s broken.
  
 M2: How?
  
 M1: You need to see a doctor. The doctor can x-ray your foot.
  
 M2: Ok, let’s go. I can’t walk by myself. Can you help me into a taxi?
  
 M1: Sure, I’ll call a taxi. I’ll get you to a hospital as soon as possible.
  
 M2: Thanks. I sure hope it isn’t broken.
  
 M1: We’ll find out soon enough.
  
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   Dialogue: Discussing Eating Out  
  
 W: I don’t feel like cooking tonight. Let’s go out.
  
 M: Where would you like to go?
  
 W: I feel like eating some great Italian food.
  
 M: How about AI’s Italian? It’s always good.
  
 W: We went there last week. Let’s try something new. You have no imagination. You always want to go to the same place.
  
 M: Right. I don’t like unpleasant surprises. I just want things to be simple.
  
 W: Ok, let’s compromise.
  
 M: What does that mean? What do you mean by compromise?
  
 W: Let’s go 50-50. This time we’ll go someplace new and next time we can go to one of your favorites.
  
 M: Ok, I’ll compromise and meet you halfway.
  
 W: Good, I’ll look for something new and make reservations.
  
 M: Great, let’s not go too late.
  
 W: I’ll make reservations for 8:00. Is that ok?
  
 M: Yes, perfect.

2. 英语流利说-懂你英语-Level3-Unit3-Part4

Listening: Leonardo daVinci 1  
  
 Leonardo Da Vinci is one of the greatest geniuses of all time.
  
 He was a painter, an architect, an engineer and a scientist.
  
 He was born in Vinci, Italy in 1452.
  
 Vinci is a town just outside of the great Italian city, Florence.
  
 His name, Da Vinci, means “of Vinci”.
  
 Leonardo’s father was a lawyer and landowner, and his mother was a peasant.
  
 Leonardo’s parents were never married to each other.
  
 Leonardo lived with his mother until he was around 5 years old.
  
 When he was 5, he moved into the home of his father.
  
 By then his father had marred a 16-year-old girl.
  
 Leonardo’s mother married another man and moved to another town.
  
 She had many more children after that, with several different men.
  
 In the end, Leonardo had more than 15 half sisters and brothers.
  
 As a young man, Da Vinci didn’t go to school.
  
 He was educated at home in reading, writing, and mathematics.
  
 In other subjects, he was mostly self-educated.
  
 He had access to books at his father’s home.
  
 Leonardo spent a lot of time outdoors and developed a strong interest in nature.
  
 He loved to observe things, especially birds.
  
 He was also interested in the properties of water.
  
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   Listening: Leonardo da Vinci 2  
  
 Leonardo’s early drawings and paintings demonstrated a rare talent.
  
 His father and his father’s friends recognized his talent and encouraged him.
  
 When he was 15, he was sent to Florence.
  
 In Florence, he became an apprentice to a famous master painter.
  
 For the next few years, Leonardo worked at his master’s workshop.
  
 It wasn’t long before his ability surpassed that of his master.
  
 Some people say that his master became jealous of Leonardo’s great talent.
  
 They say that the master vowed to never paint again.
  
 In 1478, with his father’s help, Leonardo set up his own workshop.
  
 In 1482, he entered the service of a powerful man in the city of Milan.
  
 This man was the Duke of Milan.
  
 For the next few years, Leonardo designed buildings, machinery and weapons of war.
  
 Weapons were important, because Italy was constantly at war during this period.
  
 From 1485 to 1490, Leonardo produced designs for a variety of weapons.
  
 In his notes, he predicted the development of advanced weapons such as submarines and flying machines.
  
 In 1499, the French invaded Italy and Leonardo left Milan.
  
 Altogether, Leonardo spent 17 years in Milan.
  
 During this period, he spent much of his time studying nature.
  
 He dissected bodies, both human and animal, to study and illustrate anatomy.
  
 His detailed illustrations are masterpieces.
  
 Leonardo filled many notebooks with drawings and ideas.
  
 He wrote backwards, so you need a mirror to read them.
  
 After 1500, Leonardo spent time in a number of Italian cities.
  
 He worked very slowly and the range of his interests was very wide.
  
 As a result, Leonardo left many paintings and projects unfinished.
  
 One painting that he did finish, was the Mona Lisa, one of world’s most famous paintings.
  
 People are still interested in this painting 500 years after he painted it.
  
 Though there are many theories, nobody knows who the woman in the painting really was.
  
 In 1516, Leonardo left Italy for good when the French King, Francis the first, offered him a position.
  
 There, he had the freedom to paint and draw whatever he wanted.
  
 Leonardo died in 1519 at the age of 67.
  
 Some say that the French King, who had become a close friend, was with him when he died.
  
 He was buried in the church which was destroyed during the French revolution.
  
 The exact location of his remains is unknown.
  
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   Vocabulary: Sources of Pollution  
  
 Waste water and carbon gases from farm animals are bad for the environment.
  
 Animal wastes and other chemicals flow into the ground and pollute water supplies.
  
 Exhaust gases from automobiles are a major cause of air pollution and global warming.
  
 As a result, many companies are trying to produce more efficient and cleaner cars.
  
 Pesticides and fertilizers are used by farmers to grow crops such as fruits and vegetables.
  
 These chemicals pollute water supplies when they flow into the ground or rivers.
  
 Factories like this one, allow harmful chemicals to get into the air or water.
  
 Companies need to try harder to protect the environment and our health.
  
 Nuclear waste products are radioactive and can pollute the environment for thousands of years.
  
 They need to be safely transported and stored in a safe place.
  
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   Vocabulary: Historical Figures  
  
 The British writer, Jane Austen, was born in England in 1775, one of seven children.
  
 She wrote some of the most popular love stories of all time.
  
 One of the most famous female rulers in history, Cleopatra had affairs with Julius Caesar and later with Mark Antony.
  
 She was known for her great beauty and charming voice.
  
 Born in 1756, Mozart composed and performed some of the world’s greatest classical music.
  
 He was the youngest of seven children, and by the age of 5, he was already composing music.
  
 The sun of a king, Alexander the Great was a military leader who created one of the largest empires in the ancient world.
  
 As a youth, Alexander was taught by the Greek philosophy, Aristotle.
  
 Mahatma Gandhi was a 20th century leader who used nonviolence resistance to lead India to independence.
  
 Gandhi dedicated his life to the pursuit of truth.
  
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   Dialogue: An Urgent Call  
  
 M: I’d like to speak with Mr. Bennett, please.
  
 W: I’m sorry, but he’s not here right now. would you like to leave a voice message?
  
 M: It’s urgent that I speak with him. It’s an emergency.
  
 W: Oh, I see. What kind of emergency?
  
 M: It’s very personal so I can’t give you any details.
  
 W: Without more details, I’m afraid I can’t give you his number. Give me your number and I’ll let him know about your call. Then maybe he’ll call you back, would that be okay?
  
 M: Sure, my number is 5834987. It would be great if he could call me within the next half hour.
  
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   Dialogue: Settling the Bill  
  
 M1: That was a great dinner. Here, put away your wallet, I’ll pay the bill.
  
 M2: You paid last time, this time is my turn to pay.
  
 M1: Hey, you don’t have a job, and I do, let me pay.
  
 M2: Thanks for the offer, but I can handle it.
  
 M1: Wait, let’s flip for it.
  
 M2: Flip for it? What does that mean?
  
 M1: Do you see this coin? This side is heads and the opposite is tails. I’ll flip up in the air. If it comes down with heads facing up, I’ll pay. If tails are the up, you can pay.
  
 M2: Ok, that’s fine with me.
  
 M1: Look, it’s heads up, so I’ll pay.
  
 M2: Thanks, it’s very nice of you.
  
 M1: It’s my pleasure
  
 
  
  
 W: Do you want anything else, sir? Would you like to see the desserts menu?
  
 M: No, thanks, I’m ready for the check. Here is my credit card.
  
 W: I’m sorry, sir, but we don’t take credit cards.
  
 M: You’re joking, right?
  
 W: No, sir. I’m not joking. Do you see that sign? It says cash only.
  
 M: I didn’t see it when I came in. I don’t have enough cash to pay the bill.                        
  
 W: There is a bank down the street, sir. If you let me hold your driver’s license, you can go and get the cash.
  
 M: Ok, I hope the bank is open.
  
 W: The bank is closed, but you can use the ATM to get your cash.

3. 流利说 懂你英语 level4 unit2 part3

 Alcatraz is a small island in San Francisco Bay, 1.5 miles from San Francisco.   From Alcatraz, you can see the famous Golden Gate Bridge.   Alcatraz is also famous and is now a major tourist attraction.   Tourists can  reach  the  island  by  boat  from the city.
   Alcatraz has often appeared in movies, including "Escape from Alcatraz" which was made in 1979.   One  reason  it’s famous is because it  used to be  a  prison , a very special prison.   It was designed for prisoners who were causing trouble in other prisons, such as trying to escape.   It was a maximum security prison, so escape was almost impossible.   The waters around it are cold, and only very strong swimmers can swim from the island to San Francisco.
     Q：What kind of prisoners was it designed for?       A ：prisoners who were troublemakers.  
   The first group of prisoners arrived in 1934.   There were 137  prisoners , including  bank robbers  and  murderers .   They came by train from another prison in the state of Kansas.   During that trip there was heavy security.   The prisoners were under guard and handcuffed.   Nobody wanted them to escape.
     Q：Where did the first group of prisoners come from?       A ：They came from Kansas.  
   The prison was designed to hold up to 336 prisoners.   However the average population was only about 270.   Although there were several notorious inmates, such as Al Capone, most of the inmates were not well-known.   Many had tried to escape from other prisons or were considered violent.   If a man did not  behave  at another prison, he  could  be  sent  to Alcatraz.   At Alcatraz there was just one inmate in each prison cell.
   Prison life at Alcatraz was highly structured and boring.   It was designed to teach prisoners to follow rules.   They had four rights: food, clothing, shelter, and medical care.   Everything  else  was a  privilege  that had to be  earned .   Privileges included working, visits from family members, and access to the prison library.   There were also activities such as painting and music.   Once a prisoner showed that he could follow the rules, he could be transferred back to another prison to finish his sentence.
   Alcatraz was used as a prison for 29 years.   During that time, no prisoner escaped successfully.   There were 14 escape attempts, involving 36 prisoners.   23  were caught  alive, and six were shot and killed.   2 men tried to escape twice.   2 drowned and 5 were listed as missing and presumed drowned.   The most violent escape attempt occurred on May 2, 1946 when 6 prisoners tried to escape.   That event is called the "Battle of Alcatraz."
   While it was in use, Alcatraz held some of the most notorious criminals in American history, such as Al Capone.   Al Capone was a crime boss who built his career in Chicago.   The prison was finally closed in 1963.   It was closed because it was too expensive to operate.
     Q：Why was the prison finally closed?       A：It was too expensive to operate.  
   A bar graph uses rectangular bars of different lengths to show and compare data.   The lengths of the  bars  are proportional to the  values  they  represent .   The bars can be vertical, up and down, or horizontal.
   A circle graph, often called a pie graph, is shaped like a circle.   It is divided into segments that look like pieces of a pie.   Percentages are used to compare the segments, which are ordered from biggest to smallest.
   Line graphs are used to show the relationship between two variables, such as time and distance.   These variables are plotted on 2 axes, the X-axis and the Y-axis.   The x-axis often shows time while the y-axis shows how quantities, such as distance, temperature or profits change with time.
   A flowchart is a type of graph that shows how a process or project flows from start to finish.   A flowchart consists of start points, inputs, outputs and decision points.   An organizational chart, or org chart shows the structure of a company.   It shows how people and departments within a company are connected.   It  defines  the  roles  and  responsibilities  of people and departments within a company.
   Laws are  rules  that  people  are  supposed  to  follow .   A system of laws governs the behavior of people within a country.
   Criminals are people who break the law.   People who commit a crime are called criminals.   Some criminals are very dangerous and needed be put in jail.
   A jail or prison is a place where criminals are locked behind bars, sometimes for many years.   Prisons are designed to keep criminals away from other people.
   A courthouse is where someone charged with committing a crime goes on trial.   In court, evidence is presented to show the guilt or innocence of a person on trial.
   When someone breaks the law, they may be arrested by the police.   To arrest someone means to take and hold them until they go on trial.
   When a person is  charged  with  breaking  a law,they are  tried  in a  court  of law.   Someone who is  found  guilty of committing a  crime  is  sent  to  prison .   An action that follows the law is a legal action.
   May I help you, sir?   I’d like to change some US dollars into Japanese yen, please.   Yes, certainly sir.   How much would you like to change?   I’d like to change 500 dollars.   May I see your passport please?   I don’t have it with me, but I do have my driver’s license.   Would that be OK?   No, I'm sorry, sir.   I need to see your passport, it’s the law.   Look, I’m not asking for a loan.   I just want to convert my dollars into yen.   Why do I need my passport?   I understand your frustration sir, but that’s the law.   I can not do something that is illegal.
     Q：Why does the customer need his passport?       A：It's required by law.  
     If someone is frustrated they are a bit irritated.  
   OK, do you have any suggestions?   Sure, the easiest things for you to do it is to use a machine in one of the hotels near here.   You can borrow someone’s passport and then do the conversion.   So the machine doesn’t check my fingerprints or anything like that?   No, sir. But there is a limit as to how much you can change at one time.   You also have to pay a higher fee.   Thanks for your help.   You’re welcome, sir.

4. 英语流利说-懂你英语-Level2-Unit2-Part3

Listening: Ben’s Weekly Schedule  
  
 This is Ben’s weekly schedule.
  
 On weekdays, he goes to school from 8:00 until 3:30.
  
 He usually has basketball practice after school.
  
 On Monday, his team practices for 2 hours.
  
 They practice from 3:45 until 5:45.
  
 On Tuesdays and Thursdays, they practice for an hour and a half.
  
 They finish practicing around 5:15.
  
 On Wednesdays, they practice until 6:00.
  
 On Fridays, they have a short practice.
  
 They finish at 5:00, so he can go home early.
  
 On Saturday, they have their games.
  
 They play against other schools.
  
 The games are in the afternoon.
  
 This year, their team isn’t doing well.
  
 Their record is 3 wins and 4 losses.
  
 Ben never has practice on Sundays.
  
 On Sundays, he does homework.
  
 In the afternoon, he and his family spend time together.
  
 Sometimes they watch a movie.
  
 Sometimes they just stay at home.
  
 Ben likes to play chess with his father.
  
 His father is a good chess player.
  
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   Listening: Ken’s Schedule  
  
 Ken is a taxi driver.
  
 He and his wife live in Tokyo.
  
 Ken is 40 years old.
  
 His wife, Seiko, is a nurse.
  
 She works in a hospital.
  
 Ken owns his own taxi.
  
 His schedule varies.
  
 It changes every day.
  
 On rainy days, he works for 8 hours.
  
 It’s easy to get passengers on rainy days.
  
 On other days, he works for 5 or 6 hours.
  
 He usually works 5 or 6 days a week.
  
 He never works on Sundays.
  
 He prefers to work at night, from six until midnight.
  
 There is less traffic at night.
  
 That means there are fewer cars on the road.
  
 During the day, there is a lot of traffic.
  
 The streets are crowed with too many cars.
  
 Too many cars on the road means heavy traffic.
  
 Ken doesn’t like driving in heavy traffic.
  
 The traffic doesn’t move.
  
 There are too many cars.
  
 Ken likes being a taxi driver.
  
 He likes to talk to his passengers.
  
 Most passengers are very nice.
  
 Some of them are very interesting.
  
 They come from different countries.
  
 They have different kinds of jobs.
  
 Unfortunately, some passengers are very rude.
  
 They get angry and are not polite.
  
 They never say “please” or “thank you”.
  
 They want him to drive fast, even in heavy traffic.
  
 It’s not possible to drive fast in heavy traffic.
  
 And they don’t say “thank you” when they leave.
  
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   Vocabulary: Daily Actions & Emotions  
  
 Leave.
  
 They are leaving home in the morning.
  
 Return.
  
 They are returning home in the evening.
  
 Arrive.
  
 He is arriving at work in the morning.
  
 Work.
  
 She is working at her desk in an office.
  
 Talking.
  
 He is talking with a friend on his phone.
  
 Listening.
  
 She is listening to music.
  
 
  
  
 A happy face.
  
 She is smiling because she’s happy.
  
 A sad face.
  
 She has a sad face because she’s sad.
  
 An angry face.
  
 This person is angry.
  
 Afraid.
  
 This man is afraid of something.
  
 Tired.
  
 This man is tired because he doesn’t get enough sleep.
  
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   Vocabulary: Measure  
  
 A box.
  
 This box has three dimensions ( [dəˈmɛnʃən, daɪ-] 维): length, width and height.
  
 Its length and width are both 1 centimeter.
  
 Its height is one point five centimeters.
  
 A grey ball.
  
 This ball weights one kilogram or 2.2 pounds.
  
 A moving car.
  
 This car’s speed is 60 miles per hour, or about 97kilometers an hour.
  
 Two moving cars.
  
 These two cars are moving in the opposite direction.
  
 The red car is going west and the green car is going east.
  
 Two purses.
  
 These two purses look the same, but their cost is quite different.
  
 The purse on the left costs 100 dollars more than the purse on the right.
  
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   Dialogue: Taxi Chat  
  
 M1: Good evening, where do you want to go?
  
 M2: I want to go to the train station. I’m in a hurry. My train leaves in an hour.
  
 M1: Which train station? The east station or the west station?
  
 M2: It’s the east station.
  
 M1: Oh, the traffic is very bad now. It’s going to take time.
  
 M2: How much time?
  
 M1: Maybe 40 minutes.
  
 M2: Please hurry. I don’t want to miss my train.
  
 M2: Driver, can you go any faster?
  
 M1: Sorry, sir. As you can see, the traffic isn’t moving.Sorry, but you are going to miss your train.
  
 M2: Ok. Let me out at that subway stop. Maybe I can get there by subway. How much do I owe you?
  
 M1: Just a minute. The fare is 15 dollars. Do you want a receipt?
  
 M2: No, thanks. I don’t need a receipt.
  
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   Dialogue: Steve’s New Friend  
  
 W: What do you think of Steve’s new friend?
  
 M: She is very pretty. But I don’t like her.
  
 W: Why not?
  
 M: She just talks about herself. She talks and talks, but she never listens.
  
 M: I don’t know why Steve likes her so much.
  
 W: Well, she is pretty.
  
 M: Yes, she is pretty and boring. Don’t you agree?
  
 W: Yes, I see what you mean. She is boring.
  
 W: But maybe she isn’t always boring.
  
 M: What do you mean?
  
 W: Maybe she just doesn’t know how to be around other people.
  
 M: Maybe you are right. Steve really likes her so she must be nice.
  
 W: Right. We still don’t know her very well. Let’s give her more time.
  
 M: Ok. At least she is nice to look at.

5. 流利说 懂你英语 level4 unit3 part1

 Look at these two pie graphs.   They show how these two people  spend  their days, not including weekends.   The  one  on the top  shows   how  Emma  divides up  her days.   She is a designer who works for a large company.
   As Emma's graph  shows , the biggest  portion  of her day is  spent   working .   She works an average of 8 hours a day, which is one third of her day.   She gets an average of 6 hours of sleep, which is 25% of her day.   That's less sleep than Martin gets.
   According to his graph, he gets an average of 7 hours of sleep, which is about 29% of his day.   On the other hand, Martin, who is an engineer, works more hours than Emma does.   Martin averages 9 hours a day at work, compared to Emma's 8.   That's 37.5% compared to 33%.   Other factors shown in the graphs include time for meals and commuting to work.
     Q：What percent of the day does Emma spent their work?       A：33%  
   Other activities include getting dressed and household chores, such as doing laundry and paying bills.   As you can see, for Martin, commuting is taking a large amount of his time.   If he could reduce his commute time, he would have more time for other things.   And it isn't just the time.   When the traffic is really heavy, his commute is stressful.   It would be great if he could work from home one or two days a week.   His life would be more enjoyable.
     Q：If Martin could work at home two days a week,how much would he cut his average commute time?       A：It would cut his commute time by 6 hours.  
     Martin's life would be more enjoyable if he could reduce his commute time.  
   And looking at Emma's graph, we see that she probably needs more sleep.   Perhaps she  should spend  a bit  less  time socializing  with  her friends.   On the other hand, socializing with her friends is something she really values.   As for putting on make up, she isn't willing to change that.   For her, exercising, socializing and staying beautiful help her deal with the stress of work.   In conclusion, Emma and Martin both wish that there were more hours in the day.
   This next graph shows how various factors compare in importance to 1350 job applicants.   These applicants were between 20 and 25 years old.
   They  were   asked  to  list  which  factors  were most important in a good job.   As the graph shows, money was the most important factor for 25 percent of the applicants.   However, other factors were also important.   The second most important factor was the work environment.
   In other words, for many, money isn't everything.   People want to like where they work.   In fact, if we combine Work Environment and Co-workers, the total is 35%.   This is well above the 25% for salary and benefits.   Taken together, they are more important than salary and benefits.
   Career path is also important, especially for younger applicants.   They want to see that their job helps build a successful career.   For older workers, this may not be as important.   Older workers often put a higher value on the balance between life and work.   What do you think?
     People who want their work to be challenging are people who enjoy solving problems.      The best jobs  satisfy  several  needs , not  just  salary and benefits. 
   
                                           
                                           The land over which a government has controlled is its territory.   A country's territory has boundaries or borders.   When you leave or enter a country's territory, you usually need a passport.
   
                                           
                                           A country's criminal justice system includes the police, courts, and prisons.   Its purpose is to enforce the law and protect people from criminal activities.
   
                                           
     Most of the citizens of a country live within its territory.       The territory of a country is defined by its boundaries.  
   
                                           
                                           An autocracy is the simplest form of government.   In an autocracy, the government is controlled by a single individual, known as the autocrat.   Whether or not an autocracy is successful depends on the character and ability of the leader.
   
                                           
   
                                           
                                           A constitution is a written document that makes the rules for a government to follow.   This limits the power of the government.   A constitution defines the relationship between the government and its citizens.
    Without a government there is nobody to make decisions or enforce the laws.     Without a good government，decisions that need to be made，won't be made. 
   I hear you lost your job.   Is that right?   Yes, that's right.   I quit.   I quit because of the way my boss treats people.   What happened?   I wasn't feeling good one day, and he yelled at me.   When I told him not to yell at me, he threaten me.   Is that all?   That's what bosses do.   Sure, sometimes maybe.   But my boss treated everyone badly, and I was tired of it.   It was the last straw.   The last straw?   Yes, you know, it reached the point where I couldn't take it anymore.
     Q：How did his boss treat his employees?       A：badly  
     Q：What did his boss do?       A：His boss threatened him  
   I see.   So now you don't have a job?   Right, I don't have a job.   But at least I don't have to deal with my boss anymore.   What are you going to do now?   To be honest, I'm not sure, but I'll find something.   I'll get a job, even if it pays less than before.
     Q：What doesn't he have to deal anymore?       A：his ex-boss  
     Q：What is he going to look for?       A：a new job  
   Are you sorry you quit?   Yes, and no.   I guess I  should   have   found  another job first, and then  quit .   Why didn't you?   As I said, he push me too far.   There are something I just won't take.
     Q：What won't he take?       A：being treated badly and threatened.  
   What about your wife?   She isn't happy that I don't have a job, but she understands.   She knows I have a temper.   And she knows I wasn't happy working there.
     Q：What does his wife know about him?       A：He has a temper.  
   Well, I guess I'm lucky.   My job isn't great, but I like the people I'm working with, and I like my manager.   Are you planning to stay there?   I don't know.   For now it's OK, but  of course  it all  depends on  how things  change .
   Well if you hear of any job openings, let me know, OK?   Sure, send me your resume, and I'll let people know you're looking.   Thanks.

6. 流利说 懂你英语 level4 unit3 part4

 What kind of careers are the best, and what are the qualifications?   One of the most popular careers for kids is to become an astronaut.   Many kids  dream  of going into  space  when they  grow up .   They dream of working on a space station or exploring deep space.   To  become  an astronaut it's  important  to have the right  background .   Many astronauts have a background in engineering, physics or medicine.   sometimes they have a military background, such as flying military aircraft.   As for pay, astronauts can earn a good salary, but not great.
   Another popular career is to become a musician or actor.   Many kids dream of becoming famous singers or movie stars.   However, most musicians and actors don't become famous.   They are usually paid by the hour or by the performance.   Only a very few earn lots of money.   So the best  advice  is not to  become  a musician or actor  unless  that's your real  passion .
     Q：How likely is it that musicians or actors will be famous?       A：It isn't likely.  
   Becoming a professional athlete is another dream job for many.   It's nice to imagine playing a favorite sport and getting paid for it.   However, becoming a professional athlete takes a lot of work and practice.   Great athletes practice for hours a day with teammates and coaches.   They also work regularly with trainers to keep their bodies strong.   The level of pay for athletes depends on the success and level of their performance.   Athletes  often  have  short careers  because of the  physical  requirements of their  sport .   When they are no longer able to compete at a high level, some athletes become coaches.
   Firefighters and police officers are important jobs that help and protect people.   These careers  require  applicants to  complete  training  programs  and  pass  written and  physical  tests.   These jobs can be exciting and dangerous, so they require courage and sometimes sacrifice.
   When considering salary and benefits, some of the lowest paying jobs are in the hospitality and beauty industries.   For example, food service workers and hair stylists generally have low salaries.   These kinds of jobs don't require much education or training.   But again, if you enjoy what you are doing, that may be good enough.   For example, you may really enjoy talking with your customers.   Spending your life doing something you dislike can be very unsatisfying, even if the salary is high.
     Q：What kind of career can be very unsatisfying?       A：doing something you dislike.  
   Some of the highest paid professions include doctors, lawyers and scientists.   However, these professions require high levels of education and training.   The path to becoming a doctor, for example, is a long one.   Doctors require a university degree, several years in medical school and several more years of experience.   Only then are they certified as a medical doctor, or MD.   So it doesn't make sense to consider these professions unless you are willing to work hard for many years.   And of course, you should really care about doing the work well.
     Q：What do highest paid professions usually require?       A：high levels of education and training.  
   
                                           
    Civil wars are often  fought when  one  part  of a country wants to  become  an independent country. 
   
                                           
   
                                           
   
                                           
   
                                           
   
                                           
                                           Photosynthesis is one of the most important biological processes.   It allows plants to capture and use light as an energy source.   Photosynthesis is the process of converting light energy into chemical energy.
   
                                           
    The influenza virus  spreads  through the  air when  people  cough  or sneeze. 
                                           Bacteria are one-celled forms of life that are all around us.   Although they have a single-cell structure, they are very important.   Many bacteria are inside us, and help us digest our food.
   
                                           
    Cells are often called the building blocks of life.     There are billions of bacteria in our intestines. 
   Good evening, sir.   How can I help you?   Yes, we just checked in, and our room is unacceptable.   It's room 1810.   Is there something wrong with the room?   Yes, there certainly is.   We requested a non-smoking room, but the room smells of smoke.
     Q：How long has he been in the hotel?       A：He has just checked in.  
   Let me check.   Yes, that room is supposed to be a non-smoking room.   Well, somebody certainly didn't follow the rules.   The curtain smells like cigars.   We can hardly breath, and the windows won't open.   Right, the windows don't open, sir.   I'm really sorry about this.   Let me see if I can find you another room.   Yes, please.   We certainly can't stay in that room.   Both of our kids have asthma, so the smell of smoke can cause breathing problems.   Yes, I understand your concern.
    They can't stay in the room because  it can cause breathing problems for their kids.  
     Q：The hotel staff member is being ?       A：polite and understand.  
   Sir, I'm afraid we don't have any other rooms with two double beds.   If you'll excuse me, I'll speak with my manager.   Thank you.   We are really tired, and we would like to get some rest as soon as possible.   Yes, I understand.   If you don't mind, could you wait in the lounge near the elevators.   I shouldn't be long.   Sure, I hope it doesn't take time.
   Good evening sir, I'm the manager here, I'm sorry to hear about your room.   Yes, we are not happy, and we are really tired.   I hope you can help us.   I'm sure we can.   Since we don't have  another  non-smoking room  for  you, I'll  upgrade  you to a  suite .   Would that be ok?   Yes, that would be fine.   There is no extra cost, right?   No sir.   There will be no extra charge.
   And it's non-smoking, right?   Yeah sir.   I've confirmed that it's non-smoking.   Thanks, I really appreciate your help.   It's my pleasure, sir.   I hope you and your family have a wonderful stay with us.   Here is my card.   If there is anything else I can do for you, please let me know.   I will.   Have a good evening.   Thank you sir, and once again, let me apologize for the same inconvenience.

7. 英语流利说-懂你英语-Level2-Unit3-Part2

Listening: Yesterday’s Schedule  
  
 Dan is a pilot.
  
 He flies airplanes to all parts of the world.
  
 This was his schedule yesterday, which was Sunday.
  
 He woke up at 6:30.
  
 After waking up, he got out of bed and brushed his teeth.
  
 After that he took a shower.
  
 He and his wife ate breakfast together at 7:15.
  
 He had a big breakfast of eggs, potatoes and fruit.
  
 They finished eating at 7:30.
  
 After eating, he put on his uniform.
  
 At 8:00 they left house and his wife drove him to the airport.
  
 The traffic was heavy, so it took 45 minutes to get to the airport.
  
 They arrived at the airport at 8:45.
  
 After going through (go through 通过) security, he checked the weather along the flight path.
  
 At 9:30, he boarded the plane.
  
 He and his co-pilot talked about the fight.
  
 By 10:30, the passengers were all on board.
  
 They pushed back from the gate at 10:45.
  
 From the gate, it took 10 minutes to go to the runway (跑道).
  
 There were two airplanes in front of them, so they had to wait.
  
 They finally entered the runway at 11:10, which was 5minutes behind schedule.
  
 Two minutes later, at 11:12, they took off for Beijing.
  
 The flight from San Francisco to Beijing took 12 hours.
  
 They landed in the afternoon, one day later.
  
 In Beijing, it was already Monday.
  
 After leaving the aircraft, he took a bus to his hotel inBeijing.
  
 He checked in at 6:00 pm and went up to his room.
  
 When he got to his room, he took a shower.
  
 Then he went downstairs and ate dinner.
  
 After eating he went back to his room and watched someTV.
  
 At 10:00, he went to bad and fell asleep.
  
 The day after tomorrow, he’ll fly back to San Francisco.
  
 His wife and children will be happy to see him.
  
 They always miss him when he is away.
  
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   Vocabulary: Ben’s Lunch  
  
 Ben often buys lunch at school.
  
 He usually spends around 5 dollars for lunch.
  
 Here are the prices of some of the things on the menu.
  
 Sandwiches are a dollar 50 cents.
  
 Ben likes sandwiches, but yesterday he ate two slices ( /slaɪs/  薄片) of pizza.
  
 A slice of pizza costs the same as a sandwich.
  
 He also had some fruit.
  
 He had banana, which was a dollar.
  
 He was hungry so he also had a salad.
  
 The salad costs a dollar 25 cents.
  
 He had a bottle of water from home so he didn’t buy any thing to drink.
  
 Altogether his lunch cost 5 dollars and 25 cents.
  
 He enjoyed his lunch because the pizza was good.
  
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   Vocabulary: Transportation  
  
 Airplanes are the fastest way to travel a long distance.
  
 Airplane travel is one of the safest ways to travel.
  
 This is a truck, or lorry ( /'lɔri/  （英）卡车).
  
 Trucks carry and deliver many of the things we buy and use each day.
  
 Buses are a good way to travel in a city.
  
 A bus can carry many passengers and is less expensive than a taxi.
  
 Buses can carry more passengers than a taxi or truck.
  
 Ships transport freight ( /fret/  货物) such as oil or automobiles ( /ˌɔtəmə'bil/  汽车) across the oceans.
  
 Some ships carry passengers on ocean cruises ( /kru:z/  邮轮).
  
 Ambulances carry sick or injured people to a hospital.
  
 If someone is in an accident, call for an ambulance.
  
 One very famous passenger ship was the Titanic.
  
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   Vocabulary: Sickness & Injuries  
  
 This boy has a cut on his figure.
  
 He cut his figure with a knife, so now it’s bleeding.
  
 This girl is coughing ( /kɔf/ 咳嗽).
  
 She is coughing because she has a bad cold.
  
 This boy has diarrhea ( /ˌdaɪə'riə/ 腹泻).
  
 He ate something bad so his stomach hurts.
  
 This person is dead.
  
 He is dead because he was hit by the car.
  
 This man is drunk.
  
 He’s drunk because he drank too much wine.
  
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   Dialogue: Earth & Seasons  
  
 Lisa: Tom, can you help me? Here’s a homework question.
  
 Tom: Sure, I’ll help you if I can. What’s the question?
  
 Lisa: What would happen to the seasons if the earth stop rotating?
  
 Tom: Stop rotating? You mean the Earth would always face the same direction?
  
 Lisa: Right, so a day would be a year long.
  
 Tom: Wow, that’s a difficult question. So each season would be one fourth of year?
  
 Lisa: I don’t know, I’m not sure.
  
 Tom: During the summer the sun would always be up. It would be very hot.
  
 Lisa: And during the winter, it would always be dark.Right?
  
 Tom: Yes, I think that’s right.
  
 Lisa: Maybe there wouldn’t be any spring or fall.
  
 Tom: Hey, I don’t know.
  
 Lisa: Ok, let’s check that on the Internet.
  
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   Dialogue: Tom & Lisa’s Lunch  
  
 Tom: Hey, why are you sitting there? Where’s your lunch?
  
  Lisa:  I left it at home.
  
 Tom: Let’s go to the cafeteria and get lunch together.
  
 Lisa: No, I can’t.
  
 Tom: Why not?
  
 Lisa: I don’t have any money. I left my money at home too.
  
 Tom: That’s ok, I have enough money. You can pay me back tomorrow.
  
 Lisa: Thanks. I’m hungry.
  
 Tom: What would you like?
  
 Lisa: That pizza looks good.
  
 Tom: I had pizza yesterday, and it wasn’t very good. It didn’t have much taste.
  
 Lisa: How about the sandwiches?
  
 Tom: Sometimes they are ok. The hot dogs are usually good and they never bad.
  
 Lisa: So what are you going to get?
  
 Tom: I think I’ll have a hot dog and a banana. I’m tired of pizza and noodles.
  
 Tom: What about something to drink?
  
 Lisa: Oh, just water. The soft drinks (软饮料) have too much sugar. I don’t want to gain weight.
  
 Tom: Ok, I’ll have the same thing.
  
 Lisa: Great, so the total cost is how much?
  
 Tom: 2 hotdogs, 2 bananas and 2 bottles of water. That’s6 dollars.
  
 Lisa: Do you have enough?
  
 Tom: No problem. I’ve got 10 dollars.
  
 Lisa: Thanks again, I’ll pay you back tomorrow.
  
 Tom: No problem, don’t worry about it.
  
 Lisa: My mom isn’t going to be happy.
  
 Tom: Why is that?
  
 Lisa: She made my lunch and I left it at home.
  
 Tom: Oh, I see. My parents unlike that too.

8. 英语流利说-懂你英语-Level2-Unit2-Part5

Listening: What Did Lisa Do Today?  
  
 This is what Lisa did earlier today.
  
 This morning she got up at 6:30.
  
 She got dressed between 6:30 and 6:40.
  
 It took 10 minutes for her to get dressed.
  
 At 6:45 she ate breakfast.
  
 She had juice and cereal ( /'sɪrɪəl/  麦片粥) for breakfast.
  
 After breakfast, she brushed her teeth.
  
 She left for school at 7:00.
  
 This morning she took the subway to school.
  
 It took 45 minutes to get to school.
  
 She got to school at 7:45.
  
 Her first class began at 8:00.
  
 At 12:00 she had lunch with her friends.
  
 After lunch she had classes until 2:50.
  
 Before going home, she hung out with her friends.
  
 They went to the mall and bought bubble ( /'bʌbl/ ) tea (珍珠奶茶).
  
 She left the mall at 3:45.
  
 She got home a few minutes ago, at 4:00.
  
 Now it’s 4:10 and she’s cleaning her room.
  
 She’s putting away her clothes.
  
 She’s also deciding what homework she’s going to do first.
  
 In about 10 minutes, she’s going to practice the piano.
  
 She usually practices for about 45 minutes.
  
 After practicing, she’s going to do some homework.
  
 She does homework until dinner time, which is at 6:00.
  
 After dinner, she’s going to wash the dishes.
  
 From 7:00 until around 9:00, she’s going to do her homework.
  
 She may call her friends on the phone so they can work together.
  
 After finishing her homework, she’s going to read.
  
 She’s reading a very good book.
  
 She started it last week.
  
 Tonight, she’s going to finish it.
  
 After she finishes it, she’ll turn off the light and goto sleep.
  
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   Listening: Party Plan  
  
 This Sunday, Dan is going to have a party.
  
 It’s going to be at his house.
  
 The best way to go there is by subway.
  
 If you go by car, there’s no place to park.
  
 These are the directions to Dan’s house.
  
 Take the subway to West 8th Street.
  
 Go out the North exit.
  
 In front of the exit is a park.
  
 Turn right and go 2 blocks, to 3rd Avenue.
  
 When you get there, turn left and go about 50 meters.
  
 The house will be on your right.
  
 The address is 755 3rd Avenue.
  
 Sometimes there’s a large dog in front of the house.
  
 Don’t be afraid.
  
 It won’t bite.
  
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   Vocabulary: Shapes & Body Parts  
  
 A cube ( /kjʊb/  立方体).
  
 A cube is a 3-dimensional object ( /'ɑbdʒɛkt/  物体) with equal sides.
  
 A circle.
  
 A circle has a radius ( /'redɪəs/  半径) and a diameter ( /daɪ'æmɪtɚ/  直径).
  
 A sphere ( /sfɪr/  球体).
  
 A sphere is round and has the shape of a ball.
  
 Perpendicular lines.
  
 Perpendicular lines meet at a 90-degree angle.
  
 Area.
  
 The area of a rectangle ( /'rɛktæŋɡl/  矩形，长方形) is its length times its width.
  
 Volume ( /'vɑljum/  体积).
  
 The volume of a cube is its length times its width times its height.
  
 
  
  
 Fingers.
  
 We have 5 fingers on each hand.
  
 We use our fingers to hold things.
  
 Toes ( /təu/ 脚趾(toe的复数)).
  
 We have 5 toes on each foot.
  
 They are at the end of each foot.
  
 Legs.
  
 We use our legs to walk.
  
 Our feet are at the end of each leg.
  
 Arms.
  
 We use our arms to carry things.
  
 Our hands are at the end of each arm.
  
 Teeth.
  
 Our teeth are in our mouth.
  
 We use our teeth to chew ( /tʃʊ/ 咀嚼) food.
  
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   Vocabulary: Astronomy (/ə'strɑnəmi/ 天文学)  
  
 The sun.
  
 The sun gives us energy.
  
 The moon.
  
 The light from the moon comes from the Sun.
  
 Earth.
  
 This is our planet. It goes around the Sun once a year.
  
 Stars.
  
 We see stars as small points of light in the night sky.
  
 Galaxy.
  
 A Galaxy has billions of stars.
  
 Except for our own Galaxy, they are very far away.
  
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   Dialogue: Shopping for a Dress  
  
 Shopkeeper: Good afternoon, may I help you?
  
 Customer: Yes, I’d like to look at some of your dresses. They’re on sale, right?
  
 Shopkeeper: Yes, everything is on sale.
  
 Customer: Can you recommend something?
  
 Shopkeeper: Is this for business or casual ( /'kæʒʊəl/ 非正式的)?
  
 Customer: It’s something for the office.
  
 Shopkeeper: Well, we have some very nice black dress.
  
 Customer: May I see them?
  
 Shopkeeper: Sure, please come with me.
  
 Shopkeeper: Here are two very nice black dresses. One is fairly ( /'fɛrli/ 相当地) short and the other is ankle ( /'æŋkl/ 踝关节) length.
  
 Customer: They both look very nice.
  
 Shopkeeper: Why don’t you try them on? There’s a dressing room over there.
  
 Customer: Sure, thanks.
  
 Customer: The short one is nice but a bit too sexy for the office. What do you think?
  
 Shopkeeper: It looks very nice on you. If you wear this white jacket with it, it doesn’t show too much.
  
 Customer: Yes, it covers my arms, I like it. How much is it?
  
 Shopkeeper: After the discount, it’s $300.
  
 Customer: 300 dollars? Does that include the white jacket?
  
 Shopkeeper: No, it doesn’t. The white jacket is 150dollars.
  
 Customer: What about the other dress? I’d like to try it on too.
  
 Customer: What do you think?
  
 Shopkeeper: I think it looks great on you. It shows your figure ( /'fɪɡjɚ/ 体形) but not too much.
  
 Customer: I think it’s too big in the waist ( /west/ 腰).
  
 Shopkeeper: We can fix that. We can take it in a bit.
  
 Customer: What about the price?
  
 Shopkeeper: After the discount, it’s 350 dollars.
  
 Customer: If I buy the white jacket too, can you give mea better price?
  
 Shopkeeper: Yes, I think I can give you another 10%discount.
  
 Customer: So, that’s 450 dollars for both of them, right?
  
 Shopkeeper: Yes, that’s right.
  
 Customer: Ok. Could you hold them for a couple of hours?I want my husband to see them. He can help me decide.
  
 Shopkeeper: Ok. I’ll hold them for you until 4:00.
  
 Customer: Thanks. I’ll be back in around in an hour.