B.Grammarrap:They Couldn't
Listen.Then clap and prctice.
A.She tried on the skirt,but she couldn't zip it up.
B.Was it too small?
A.Much too small.
A.She tried on teh shoes,but she couldn't keep them on.
B.Were they too big?
A.Much too big.
A.He tried to talk,but he couldn't say a word.
B.Was he too nervous?
A.Much too nervous.
A.She sat at the table,but she couldn't eat a thing.
B.Was she too excited?
A.Much too excited.
A.He went to the lecture,but he couldn't stay awake.
B.Was he too tired?
A.Much too tired.
A.She took the course,but she couldn't pass the test.
B.Was it too hard?
A.Much too hard.
K.LISTENING:Listen to each story,
and then choose the correct answers to the questions you hear.
Willian's New Apartment
William is having problems with his new apartment.
Yesterday he was very frustrated.
It was a hot day,and he wasn't able to open his living room windows.
And today he's upset because all the lights in his apartment went out.
William jis very disappointed.
Now he won't be able to cook dinner or watch his favorite programs on TV.
1.Why was William frustrated yesterday?
2.Why is he upset today?
3.Why is he disappointed?
Mr.and Mrs.Clark's New Computer
Mr.and Mrs.Clark are having problems with their new computer.
Yesterday they were frustrated
because tehy couldn't assemble the computer easily.
And today they're upset because the computer crashed.
Mr.and Mrs.Clark are very disappointed.
Now they won't be able to send any e-mail to their grandchidren.
4.Why were Mr.and Mrs.Clark frustrated yesterday?
5.Why are they upset today?
6.Why are they disappointed?
L.Grammarrap:Were You Able to?
Listen.Then clap and practice.
A.Were you able to leave early last night?
B.No.I had to work until seven.
A.Were you able to get to the office on time?
B.No.I couldn't get there'till eleven.
A.Were you able to take the six o'clock bus?
B.No.I had to wait until eith.
A.Were you able to get to the meeting on time?
B.No.I had to walk in late.
M.Grammarrap:They Won't Be Able to
Listen.Then clap and practice.
A.Will you be able to join us for dinner?
B.No,I won't.I've got to work late.
A.Will he be able to meet us tomorrow?
B.No,he won't.He's got to see Kate.
A.Will she be able to come to the meeting?
B.No,she won't.She's got to call Jack.
A.Will tehy be able to go on the sightseeing trip?
B.No,they won't.They've got to unpack.
N.GrammarSong:I'm Afraid I Won't Be Able to
Listen and fill in the words to the song.
Then listen again and sing along.
My friend Jim called the other_________.
He said,"Would you like to see a play_______?
I didn't really want to________,so this is how I told him_________.
I'm afraid I won't be able______.I have a lot of things to_____.
I've got to wash my clothes and clean my house today.
But thank you for the invitation.
I want to express my appreciation.
I'm sure that we'll be able to see a _______another_________.
My friend Bob called the other_________.
He said,"Would you like to roller-skate_______?"
I didn't really want to_____,so this is how I told him.
I'm afraid I won't be able________.
I have a lot of things to_________.
I've got to paint my house and bathe my cat today.
But thank you for the invitation.
I want to express my appreciation.
I'm sure that we'll be able to roller-skate another day.
I'm sure that we'll be able to.
E.Listen to the story,
and then choose the correct answers to the questions you hear.
Poor Janet!
Last year Janet's teacher said she couldn't dance in the school play
because she was too clumsy.
Janet was very upset.
This year Janet practiced every day,and now she dances much better.
Unfortunately,last weet she fell down while she was dancing and she hurt herself.
Janet is very disappointed.
She won't be able to dance in the play this year.
1.Why was Janet upset last year?
2.What did Janet do this year?
3.What happened while Janet was dancing last week?
4.Why is Janet disappointed?
vt. 聚集,集合,装配
vi. 集合,聚集