Dialogue
Language Function:
Expressing Complaints about Traffic.
A:I'm aching all over.
B:Have you had an accident?
A:No, but I was jammed in a crowded bus for hours.
B:Yes, the traffic is awful these days because of the repairs.
which are going on in quite a few of the main streets.
A:Yes,and there are so many cars, buses and bicycles on the side streets too.
B:Let's hope that the traffic will get better soon.
complaint
抱怨
ache/eik/
疼痛
jam
挤紧
repair
修补
main/meim/
主要的
whew/hwju:/
唷
squash
受挤压
breathe
呼吸
truck
卡车
rtolleybus
无轨电车
minor
较次要的
relief
减轻
Listening Comprehension
A.Listen and choose an appropriate response to what you've heard.
B.Listen and fill in the blanks.
Who Are the Speakers?
Listen and write down who you think speaking.
Text:An Informal Invitation
The 2nd Middle School 20 April,1995
Dear Molly,It's been many weeks since we last met.
How I miss you!Our class is going to Nine Dragon Hill on International Labour Day,
and we can take our friends.
Can you go with me?I'm sure we'll have a lot of fun.
Please write to tell me if you're coming.
Remember me to your father and mother.Love,Lida.
An Informal Note Accepting the Invitation
The llth Middle School 23 April,1995
Dear Linda,Your letter made me very happy
and so I'm writing straight away to accept your invitation.
I'm sure we'll have a good time.Thank you!
Now I'm looking forward to hearing from you about all the details of our trip.
Warmest regards to your father and mother Yours,Molly
An Informal Note Declining the Invitation.
The llth Middle School 23 April,1995
Dear Linda,Thank you so much for asking me to go to Nine Dragon Hill with you.
How I would like to join you!
However,I'm sorry to say that our class is having a party on that same day.
What a pity!Anyway, thank you for asking me.
Hope to see you one of these days.
please give my love to your parents.Your,Molly