Johnson :Yes, doctor.  I'm always tired but when I go to bed I can't sleep.

Doctor:        

Johnson : Since I started my new job two months ago.

Johnson : I’m in advertising.          

Doctor :   It depends. How many hours do you work? 

Johnson: About 80 hours a week

Doctor:     . Do you often take exercise?

Johnson: Not very often.           .

Doctor： Well, you do need to find some time.  Try to work less, or look for a more stress-free job.

A. That's a lot!

B. I like my job.

C. Does it matter?

D. How can I help you?

E. I don't have the time.

F. What time do you usually go to bed?

G. How long have you had this problem?

Repairman: Good afternoon.．

Customer:  Hello. My mobile phone isn't working. Could you repair, please

Repairman:．

Customer: It worked well yesterday, but I simply couldn't tum it on this morning.

Repairman:．

Customer: Here you are.

Repairman: Well，I think we'll be able to fix it. You can pick it up this Friday.

Customer: Oh, no. That's too long.．I need it as soon as possible.

Repairman: Let me see. How about Wednesday afternoon?

Customer:．What time?

Repairman: After five o'clock

Customer: Ok. Thank you.

I pick her up, but I was busy with work and forgot it.

A：Hello! This is Sam.

B：This is Lucy speaking.

A：Lucy, shall we go for a walk along the beach?

B：I'm busy now.

A：

B：I am making apple pies.

A：Sounds nice!

B：Thank you. The pies will be ready in 20 minutes. Would you like to try some?

A：Apple pies are my favourite, you know. I can't wait to eat them!

B：Come now! It will be the right time when you arrive.

A：Great! See you soon.

B：See you.

A. What are you doing?

B. May I speak to Lucy?

C. Yes, I'd love to.

D. Oh, I'm afraid I can't.

E. You are really good at cooking.

A:  tomorrow?

B: I'm going to buy a gift.

A: ?

B: I'm going to give it to my mother.

A: ? 

B: I'm going to buy a bunch of flowers.

A: ?

B: I'm going to buy it in the Flower World.

A: Are you going there alone?

B: No. with my sister.

A: Your mother will be happy.

A: Do you know much about computers?

B:

A:  I've just been reading an article about them. They are used for all sorts of things now.

B:

A: Yes, but they're used for other things too. Do you remember when we went to buy our tickets for the flight to Greece?

B:

A: The man asked where we wanted to go, and then he typed out the information on a form and waited for a reply. A few moments later he gave us our tickets.

B:  Of course. His machine must have been connected to a computer.

A: 

A: Hello, Tom. You look upset.?

B: I can't decide whether I should take part in our school art festival.

A: ?

B: For the celebration of National Day.

A: Oh, I see. When will the festival begin?

B: It'll begin on September 25th.

A: I know you're good at singing.?

B: Great idea! But?

A: How about I love you, China?

B: It's too difficult. I'm afraid I can't sing it well.

A: . You have a long time to practice it well.

B: I agree with you.

Lucy: Hi, Kate. What are doing tonight?

Kate: Any suggestions?

Lucy: I'm planning it for days.

Kate: A 3D film? Who stars?

Lucy: Suraj Sharma, a handsome young actor.

Kate: Oh!

Lucy: An Indian boy's unusual experience with a tiger at sea.

Kate:  What time is it on?

Lucy: Half past six.

Kate: Sure. When and where shall we meet?

Lucy: Let's meet around six at the gate of Oscar Cinema.

Kate: Great. See you then.

A. The best way to begin is to grade your soil so that it slopes downward and away from your home in all directions.

B. Make every effort to prevent fire spread as soon as possible.

C. Never leave piles of brush or leaves near the house because they can burn easily.

D. What you should do is to gather standing water to help with water absorption.

E. There's nothing you can do to prevent those extreme scenarios from happening.

F. Also, check to ensure any yard ornaments (like birdbaths, pots or statues) are heavy enough to withstand the strong force.

A Recipe for Avoiding Disaster

Every log cabin homeowner has had those "what if" thoughts. What if conditions become so dry that a wildfire starts near my cabin? What if the rain is so relentless that the lake outside my doorstep begins to overflow its banks? What if tornado-fueled winds threaten to destroy everything I've created?

. That's the bad news. The good news? There are ways you can use your landscaping to minimize the damage that extreme weather can cause and still have an attractive yard all at the same time. Here are a few tips for using your outdoor resources in a way that can lessen the impact of a natural disaster on your log home:

WILDFIRES: The key to keeping fires from damaging your home is regular maintenance with a focus on how fires spread. Begin by removing dead plants like trees and shrubs promptly and trimming (修剪) any branches that overhang the property or have close contact with the log walls.

. It's also a good idea to install irrigation in a 50-foot radius around your home to help create a fireproofing perimeter.

FLOODS: A massive amount of flooding that leaves your house and yard in standing water is a tall order in terms of prevention strategies, but more moderate flooding can be stopped with a few simple landscaping tricks. . You can create extra drainage (排水系统) through the use of strategically placed stones and bushes that direct water away from the foundation.

TORNADOES: To minimize the damage caused by the sudden gusts tornado weather brings, be sure to keep trees and shrubs trimmed. .

M: Becky, can I speak to you for a moment in my office?

W: Yes, sir. Is everything all right?

M: All right?  (一切棒极了)! You put up some amazing numbers this year. Profits are increasing  (多亏了年度计划)!

W: Thank you, sir. I'm just trying to do my best for the company.

M: No need to be modest. What you did was brilliant. I  (提拔) you!

W: Promoting me? Wow, I never expected that.  (约翰逊项目怎样了)?

M: The project you're in charge of? We can get someone else to  (参与) that. I want you to work that magic of yours.

W: I will continue to do my best, sir.

M: I expect nothing less from someone as talented as you, Becky.

M: Morning, Sue. Do you want to have a rest?

W: No, thanks. You see, this is our school project about The Terra Cotta Warriors.

M: You are hard­working.

W: Besides, this is a Chinese book.

M: Have you been studying for a long time?

W: No,

M: So you are a newcomer.

W: Yes, I have learned 40 units, yet Tang culture is most difficult for me.

M:

W: No, my friend Tang Hao helped me.

M:

W: Many thanks.

W: Hi Edward! Haven't seen you for a long time!

M: Cindy! I never imagined meeting you here!  (已经将近三年了) since we left St. Matthew's Primary School, hasn't it?

W: Yeah. Time flies. How is your middle school life?

M: It's great! I'm in Stowe Middle School and  (我是……中的一员) its zoo group.

W: Really? The zoo group is quite popular. It is mainly about some social activities  (保护动物).

M: Thanks. We need  (相互交流) and care more for animals. But I like it and it's also great fun to go to zoo frequently and  (帮着照看动物).

W: Wow, that's wonderful! I wish I could join you.

M: Life moves so fast now. When I was a young man,  (它更放松一些).

W: I know! People today are always driving around,  (在电话上交谈), and sitting at their computers.

M: When I was young, people sat down and played cards or went fishing when they had extra time.  (他们喜欢生活中的简单事情).

W: Exactly! Now they play games on their computers with a person they can't even see!

M: It's no wonder that people are so stressed out.

W: I know. These young people need to slow down and enjoy life.

M:  (他们应该回到过去), when children just played outside instead of taking music lessons and going to soccer practice all of the time. I never even see my grandchildren!

W:  (想去打牌吗)?

M: Sure. I've got all afternoon.

W: Why are you so interested in the history class?

M: Our history teacher Mr. Zhang is really humorous. He  (关于孔子了解的很多).

W: Really, but he looks very serious and strict,  (像一位哲学老师).

M: No, not at all. The examples he gives are really interesting. And  

(我知道了很多历史故事) from him，for example, many kingdoms. There is lots of laughter in his class.

W: What else is he good at?

M: He has a good knowledge of  (军事力量).

W: No wonder you like him so much. I wish  (他是我们的历史老师) too.

M: It's grandpa's birthday next week. We must have a surprise party!

W: A party？

M: Well, no, but Grandpa will. You know he loves jazz.

W: OK. Well, how about having it at a hotel?

M: Hotels are expensive － and it's too cold for a garden party at this time of year.

W: OK, I suppose you are right.

M: Oh, I'll make some pizzas, and I'm sure Grandma will make a birthday cake.

W: Yes, I'm sure she will. I'll make some salad then.

M: Let me think. No scarves or hats — I' m giving him a scarf and Grandpa just bought a hat last month. He reads a lot.

W: OK, good idea. Oh, what day should we plan to have the party?

M: Well, his birthday's on Thursday, so we could do it on Friday — no, Saturday. Saturday is the best day for a party.

M: Mrs. Brown, you must be very tired after a week's hard work and tomorrow is Saturday. Would you like to  (放松一下自己) a little?

W: Yes. What do you suggest?

M:  (去听音乐会怎么样)? I hear a famous band is on at the theater.

W: When does the concert start?

M:  (每天有四场演出). A morning performance at 11: 30, an afternoon performance at 4: 00 and two evening ones at 7: 00 and 9: 00 respectively. (哪一场适合你)?

W: The afternoon performance, I think.

M: (我更喜欢前排). You know, I'm short­sighted.

W: Many children nowadays can play some musical instruments. In my daughter's class, some can  (演奏钢琴) and some can play the violin.

M: I think these children are too tired. They have to do too much homework after class and find time to learn to  (演奏乐器).

W: But music (给人们快乐). Learning to play the piano or the violin can help children develop their ability of

(理解音乐).

M: I agree. But I still don't think it's a good idea to force children to learn too much when they are young. Can your daughter play the piano or the violin?

W: She can  (演奏小提琴).

W: Are you OK, Chuck? You look pale.

M:  I'm fine, Katherine.

W: Oh, poor you. You know what? I found a new way to learn Chinese and it works very well.

M: You did? Do tell me. I've spent all these months trying to learn something new about it, but I've made little progress!

W:

M: So you're learning Chinese songs?

W: You can say that. I can actually sing some of them now.

M: That's a real achievement. How did you do that?

W:

M: It makes sense.

W: It does. I've learned some Chinese folk songs this way. They are clearly presented and easy to follow.

M:

W: Why not? I downloaded a beautiful song the other day. We can learn it together now.

M: Great. Do you think we need a Chinese dictionary?

W:

M: OK. I will bring it with me.

A: Look, there are so many milkweed plants (乳草植物) here. Did you plant them?

B: No. They were planted by my son and it's he who takes care of them.

A: Why did he want to plant such plants ? I mean, what made him start the work at the very beginning.

B: It was seven years ago. Aiden's teacher taught them about monarch butterflies …

A: Wait a minute. Monarch butterflies? What are they?

B: Monarch butterflies are found in North America and occasionally on islands around thethe Caribbean. They are known for their large , well, unbelievably huge.

A: I see.

B: Aiden's teacher explained that they were in because of the illegal logging (伐木). After Aiden learned butterflies need milkweed plants to survive, he decided to take .

A: Do the plants really attract monarch butterflies?

B: No doubt. And they love to eggs on them. When Aiden saw the first monarch butterfly in our garden, he was wild with joy.

A: So how many monarch butterflies has Aiden helped?

B: 399 butterflies . He also calls on the students to do that at school.

A: Aiden is really great. He has set a good to us. I think we all should grow milkweed to help butterflies.

B: That's what Aiden often tells others. It's a bit here now. Let's get into the house for a cold drink. I'll show you some pictures of monarch butterflies I took.

A: great.

Student: Good morning, sir. How are you?

Teacher: Good morning. I am fine. What about you?

Student: Not bad. .

Teacher: Oh sure! Tell me, how can I help you?

Student: I want to know how to learn to speak English.

Teacher: Hmm. But, you have to work hard to be skilled at it.

Student: I know. How can I achieve that?

Teacher: Firstly, you can practice speaking in English with your friends or classmates. Reading English storybooks and magazines can also help a lot.

Student:

Teacher: Of course. If you know how to use these rules, it will greatly support you in your writing and speaking.

Student: I will make much greater efforts from today.

Teacher: Okay dear. Carry on.