第一讲
Attitude is everything. 态度决定一切。
要学习地道的口语,就必须先掌握一定量的口语要素,只要能将它们灵活运用在你的语言中,你的口语水平就会得到很大的提高。同时,在学习和应用它们的过程中,不要忘了随时纠正自己的发音。
口语要素1
1. It’s up to you.
2. I envy you. I admire you.
3. Where can I wash my hands?
4. Where are you headed?
5. I wasn’t born yesterday.
6. It’s a small world.
7. It’s my treat this time.
8. The sooner the better.
9. Take your time.
10. I’m crazy about Bruce Lee. I’m crazy about rock music.
11. It drives me crazy.
12. Could you care for a cup of coffee?
13. She turns me off.
14. You make me sick!
15. I got sick and tired of hotels.
16. So far so good.
17. She never showed up.
18. That’s not like him.
19. I couldn’t get through.
20. Be my guest.
21. Can you keep an eye on my bag?
22. Let’s call it a day.
23. I couldn’t help it.
24. Something’s come up.
25. Let’s get to the point.
26. Keep that in mind.
27. That was a close call.
28. I’ll be looking forward to it.
29. Don’t try any tricks.
30. That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard!
TONGUE TWISTERS绕口令
The hunter and his huge horse hid behind the house.
Little Lily and Little Nelly are writing letters.
PARAGRAPH
You must take a blow or give one.
You must lose you must risk.
Be a man and face the battle.
It’s the only way to win.
It takes a little courage and a little self-control
And some grim determination, if you want to reach the goal.
Just do it: If you put off things for too long, they can easily become uncontrollable. The longer you wait to tackle a problem, the more difficult it becomes. Don’t waste time thinking about how difficult something is. Just take the advice in this passage.
Many people put off until tomorrow what they can do today. They always look for excuses to postpone doing something. In the end, it never gets done. If we leave things undone, we will eventually worry. This will cause unnecessary stress. Therefore, if you have this bad habit, it’s best to get rid of it and do things as soon as possible.
PROVERB & APHORISM谚语和警句
1. Haste makes waste.
2. An idle youth, a needy age.
3. The morning sun never lasts a day.
4. Strike while the iron is hot.
5. Do nothing by halves.
6. Wonders are many, and nothing is more wonderful than man.
7. The fox changes his skin but not his habits.。
8. Who laughs last laughs best.
发音练习
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