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2020年全国高考二卷英语听力第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a supermarket.B. In the post office.C. In the street.2.What did Carl do?A. He designed a medal.B. He fixed a TV set.C. He took a test.3.What does the man do? A.He's a tailor.B.He's a waiter.C.He's a shop assistant.4.When will the flight arrive? A. At 18:20.B. At 18:35.C. At 18:50.5.How can the man improve his article? A. By deleting unnecessary words.B. By adding a couple of points.C. By correcting grammar mistakes.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.What Does Bill often do on Friday night?A.Visit his parents.B. Go to the movies.C.Walk along Broadway.7.Who watches musical plays most often?A.Bill.B.Sarah.C.Bill's parents.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.Why does David want to speak to Mike?A. To invite him to a party.B. To discuss a schedule.C. To call off a meeting.9.What do we know about the speakers? A.They are colleagues.B.They are close friends.C.They've never met before.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.What kind of camera does the man want?A. ATV camera.B. A video camera.C. A movie camera.11.Which function is the man most interested in?A.Underwater filming.B. A large memory.C.Auto-focus.12.How much would the man pay for the second camera?A.950 euros.B.650 euros .C.470 euros.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.Who is Clifford?A. A little girl.B.The man's pet.C. A fictional character.14.Who suggested that Norman paint for children's books? A.His wife.B.Elizabeth.C. A publisher.15.What is Norman's story based on?A. A book.B. A painting.C. A young woman.16.What is it that shocked Norman?A.His unexpected success.B.His efforts made in vain.C.His editor's disagreement.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Who would like to make small talk according to the speaker?A.Relatives.B.Strangers.C.Visitors.18.Why do people have small talk?A. To express opinions.B. To avoid arguments.C. To show friendliness.19.Which of the following is a frequent topic in small talk?A.Politics.B.Movies.C.Salaries.20.What does the speaker recommend at the end of his lecture?A.Asking open-ended questions.B.Feeling free to change topics.C.Making small talk interesting.【参考答案】1-5：CBACA 6-10：BBCCB11-15：ACCAB 16-20：ABCBA【听力原文】Text 1M:Excuse me. How can I get to the nearest supermarket?W:It's on Pennings Road. Go past the post office and it's on your left.Text 2W: I don't know how you did it, Carl, but the TV works beautifully now. You should get a medal for your work.M: It wasn't hard at all. It was much easier than preparing for the test.Text 3M:Good morning, madam. What can I do for you?W:Well, the sleeves of this jacket are too long. Can you make them shorter?M:Let me take a look. Okay, I can do it for twenty dollars.Text 4W:Excuse me. Could you tell me what time Flight AF35 gets in?M:Well, it's due in at 6:20 p.m., but the announcement said just now that it has a thirty-minute delay because of the bad weather.Text 5M:Miss Miller, could you tell me how I can improve this article? I got a B plus.W:It's quite good, actually. The language use is good and the main points are covered. There is just too much repetition. You could have said everything within two pages.Text 6W:So, Bill, what do you usually do on the weekend?M: I often go to the movies with friends on Friday night. How about you, Sarah?W:Well, I love seeing musical plays on Broadway with my friends. Have you been to many?M:Not really. I saw one when I moved to New York and another when my parents came to visit, but none ever since.Text 7W:Hello, Helen Smith speaking, can I help you?M:Hello, this is David. Could I speak to Mike, please?W: I am afraid he is not available at the moment. Would you leave a message?M:Yes, I'm calling to cancel a meeting we scheduled for this afternoon.W:OK, let me take this down. Could I have your name again?M:Certainly. It's David Stone.Text 8W:Can I help you, sir?M: I'd like to buy a camera.W:Right. We have ordinary cameras, movie cameras and video cameras. They are all digital. M:Well, I am thinking of a video camera.W:Let's see.How much do you want to spend, sir?M:Oh, I'm not really sure. What is the price?W:Well, that depends on the model and anything else you want to have with it.M: I see. W:How about this one? It has one of the new memory sticks and a protective case for filming underwater so you can take it when you go diving.M:Does it have auto-focus?W:No, it doesn't.M:That's okay. The underwater filming is important for me, actually. How much is this?W: It costs 650 euros. M:Oh, that's a bit expensive for me. Have you got anything similar but less expensive?W:Well, here is the sale of the week. It's excellent for the price. Only 470 euros and it includes...Text 9W: A big dog celebrates a big birthday this year. Clifford the Big Red Dog first appeared 50 years ago, along with Emily Elizabeth, the little girl who loves him. Today we have Norman Bridwell to talk with NPR's reporter on his dog's 50th birthday. So, Norman, tell us how it all started.M:Well, it was 1962 and I was struggling — not very successful artist in New York. My wife suggested that I try my hand at painting for children's books. So I did ten paintings and took them to publishers. I was turned down everywhere, except at one publisher,where a young woman told me I wasn't very good. So if I wanted to paint for a book, I'd need to write one on my own.W: So you did!M:Umm, the woman pointed to a painting I'd done, of a little girl with a big red dog. And she said “Maybe that's a story.” And I went home. And over that weekend, I wrote the story Clifford the Big Red Dog, and was shocked when it was accepted for publication because I'd never written anything before.W: I see. How wonderful!M:Yes, it was. My wife was also in shock when she did realize it wasn't a dream.But it was just luck. W:But that luck turned into 90 Clifford books that have sold 126 million copies in 13 languages.Text 10M:Hello, everyone. Today I'm going to talk about small talk, that is, short conversations people often have with strangers they meet. Such exchanges occur at bus stops,on buses, while waiting in line, almost anywhere that strangers gather close together. As a matter of fact, these short conversations are a good way for people to say hello and express friendliness. Such conversations usually cover a wide range of topics. The topics may include weather, customer service,movies, TV shows, local sports or latest news. But you should always keep it in your mind that private questions about salaries, family life, religious beliefs and politics should be avoided during these conversations. Besides, it's better to ask open-ended questions. If you ask visitors, “Do you like our city?” They may say simply “Yes.” On the other hand, if you ask, “What do you think of our city?” They will have more freedom in answering. This type of question also shows that you're interested in them. If you appear interested in what people are saying, they feel more comfortable talking with you.

2020年全国高考一卷英语听力第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.Where are the speakers?A. At a swimming pool.B. In a clothing shop.C. At a school lab.2.What will Tom do next?A.Turn down the music.B.Postpone the show.C.Stop practicing.3.What is the woman busy doing?A.Working on a paper.B.Tidying up the office.C.Organizing a party.4.When will Henry start his vacation?A.This weekend. B.Next week. C. At the end of August.5.What does Donna offer to do for Bill?A.Book a flight for him.B.Drive him to the airport.C.Help him park the car.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.Why does Pete call Lucy?A. To say that he'll be late.B. To tell her about his work.C. To invite her to dinner.7.When is Pete going to see Lucy?A. At 6:00 pm.B. At 6:45 pm.C. At 8:00 pm.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.Why does Cathy want to quit her job？A.She'll join another firm.B.She'll run her own business.C.She's fed up with it.9.What is Mark's attitude towards Cathy's decision?A.Forgiving.B.Sympathetic.C.Supportive.10.What might Cathy do for the present company?A.Apply for a project.B.Train a new person.C.Recommend an engineer.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.How did the man feel about his performance today?A.Greatly encouraged.B. A bit dissatisfied.C.Terribly disappointed.12.What did the man say helped him overcome the problem?A.Patience.B.Luck.C.Determination.13.What is the woman doing?A.Conducting an interview.B.Holding a press conference.C.Hosting a ceremony.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14.What is next to the apartment building？ A.A restaurant. B.A laundry. C.A grocery store.15.Which is included in the rent？ A.Electricity. B.The Internet. C.Satellite TV.16.What does the woman think of the apartment？ A.It's quite large. B.It's well furnished. C.It's worth the money.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Where is Jeff from？A.Liverpool.B.Coventry.C.Newcastle.18.Where do young men go to watch big games according to Jeff？A.Pubs.B.Stadiums.C.Friends' homes.19.Why does Jeff have to pick a team to support？A. To avoid being bothered.B. To open a conversation.C. To earn respect from others.20.What does Jeff mainly talk about？A.England'smoment of success.B.English flag as a symbol of hope.C.England's all-time favorite sport.【参考答案】1-5BCCAB 6-10 ABACB 11-15BCACA 16-20 CBAAC【听力原文】Text 1W:Can I help you?M:Yes. I'd like to try this jacket on, please.W:Okay, the changing rooms are over there.Text 2W:Tom, your music is too loud.M:Our band is practicing for the show, mom.W:But it's already the middle of the night.M:Okay, we'll cut it off right away.Text 3M:You look pretty busy. What's up?W:We're putting together an office party this Friday evening. There'll be about 30 people, and I'm the organizer.M:Nice, but it's probably best not to overwork yourself. Enjoy!Text 4W:Hi, Henry, did you say you are going to take a vacation next week?M:Actually, I'm leaving for San Francisco this weekend.W:Cool. But I can't get away until the end of August.Text 5M:Donna, have you booked the flight to London for me?W:Sure, Bill. Do you need a ride to the airport? I can do it.M:No, thanks. I will park my car at the airport.Text 6M:Hi, Lucy, this is Pete.W:Hi, what's up?M:Listen, I'm afraid I'll be a little late tonight. Remember I said earlier thatI would pick you up at 6? Now, I'm going to meet you at about a quarter to seven, as there's been a problem here at work.W:OK. Don't worry. The film begins at 8. I'll wait.M:Good. Get something to eat before I arrive. Okay?W: I will.Text 7W:Hi, Mark. I've decided to leave the company. I had an amazing time here. But it is time for me to move on.M:May I ask why, Cathy? I do hope that you stay with us here. W:Well, you know, I've got a new job in a big engineering firm. It's a management position.M: In that case, I think that I understand your decision and you have my support.W:Thanks for understanding. But I can work here two more weeks. M:That's great. Will you be able to finish your present project?W:Sure. And if you hire someone within ten days, I'd be happy to provide training in my areas.Text 8W:Well done! Congratulations! How are you feeling?M:Tired. I'mjust tired. W:But you did so well to get second place in today's car race.M:Well, I came out here aiming for the gold. I got third place last time and it was not the result I had hoped for.W:What happened today? You were looking extremely good at the start.M: I blew it. The car was a bit out of control.W:Some people might have given up at that point.M: I was determined to do it to finish the round.W: So what now?M:Tomorrow is going to be tough, much tougher than today.W:Well, I think you showed great determination today. Good luck for tomorrow and thanks for speaking to us.Text 9W: So what is your new apartment like, Terry?M:Oh, it's great. There are two bedrooms, a nice kitchen and a living room.W:Sounds nice.M:Yeah. And there is a grocery store next to the apartment building. And there is a laundry and a fast food restaurant across the street, so it is a quick way to get a meal.W:That's good. How much do you pay in rent?M:Well, I have a roommate, so I pay half the rent. That is $275 a month, with gas, water and electricity included. And the Internet and satellite TV are separate.W:That's a really wonderful price. How on earth did you find a place like that?M: I just found it online. W:Great.Text 10M:Hello, I'm Jeff Anderson from Coventry, England. And in today's program, I'd like to share with you a special kind of English culture — the football. A lot of people in England are crazy about football. During the football season, whenever there is a big match, all the flags for local football teams, such as Liverpool and Newcastle are hung outside every window or even spread proudly on T-shirts or scarves. There is an atmosphere of excitement in the air. Groups of young men crowd into dark packed pubs, staring at television screens. Of course, they are covered head to toe in the colors of their team. They shout and scream in sadness when their team loses a goal or with joy when there is a moment of success. You do not have to be a fan of football to get caught up in the excitement, as far as victories are concerned.England had its big moment in 1966 in Wimbledon Stadium. The World Cup victory is in the hearts and minds of all football fans. Now, whenever England is playing a big match, red and white covers every inch of every pub, a symbol of hope — the English flag. While football has never been something I'm particularly interested in. For years, I've had to pretend excitement and pick a team to support. You cannot say you don't like or do not follow football in England, as often this will lead to a long dialogue in which someone will begin telling you why you should support their team.

2020年新高考一卷（浙江卷）英语听力第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.What will the speakers do tonight? A. Visit Mary. B. Go out of town. C. Host a dinner.2.How does the woman go to work this week? A. By car. B. By bike. C. On foot.3.What time does Dave's meeting start? A. At 8:30. B. At 9:00. C. At 10:00.4.What is Helen going to do? A. Buy some books. B. Study in the library. C. Attend a history class.5.What is the woman's feeling now? A. Relief. B. Regret. C. Embarrassment.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.What is Tom busy doing? A. Raising money. B. Writing a lab report. C. Giving classes to children.7.Who might be able to help Tom this week? A. Mike. B. Cathy. C. Jane.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.Why is Jack leaving early? A. To avoid getting stuck in traffic. B. To enjoy the scenery on the way. C. To buy some gifts for his family.9.What does Judy often do at the railway station? A. Read books. B. Call some friends. C. Look around the shops.10.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. What to do next year. B. Where to go for vacations. C. How to pass the waiting time.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.Why does Bill look troubled? A. He is short of money. B. He has made a big mistake. C. He is facing a tough choice.12.What is Bill now? A. A college student. B. An army officer. C. A computer engineer.13.What does the woman seem to suggest Bill do? A. Learn to repair cars. B. Decline the job offer. C. Ask his uncle for advice.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14.What is the woman recommending to the man? A. A writer. B. A club. C. A course.15.What is the woman reading now? A. The Beautiful Mind. B. The Great Gatsby. C. The Kite Runner.16.How much time does the man have to read the book? A. Two weeks. B. Three weeks. C. Four weeks.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What is the speaker doing? A. Reporting a study. B. Chairing a meeting. C. Teaching a class.18.What should you pay most attention to when taking notes? A. Listening. B. Reading. C. Writing.19.What is an advantage of using symbols in note-taking? A. It keeps information secret. B. It leaves space for future use. C. It makes key words noticeable.20.What will the speaker do next? A. Ask a few questions. B. Show some notes. C. Make a summary.【参考答案】1-5CABBA 6-10 ABACC 11-15CABBC 16-20 ACACB【听力原文】(Text 1)M:Who will join us for dinner tonight?W:Bob and Candy. I also invited Mary, but she is out of town.M:What a pity! I was hoping she would come.(Text 2)M: If I were you, I'd just walk to work. It would take you about 20 minutes. Riding a bike is a good choice, too.W: I agree. But this week my husband is away on business, so I have to drive my kids to school before I go to work. I'm pressed for time, you know.(Text 3)W:It's 8:30, Dave, and you're going to be late for the meeting.M:Oh, my! I just have half an hour left. I can't believe I slept for 10 hours.(Text 4)M:Hi, Helen. Where are you off to?W: To the library. I've got a history paper due next week, and need to do some reading.(Text 5)W:Thank goodness! You're still here.M:What's up?W: I need your signature for this document. It's urgent.(Text 6)W:Are you all alone, Tom? Why not ask Mike to help you collect money for the Children's Centre?M:Well, he's working on his lab report. Could you come?W:I'd love to, but I won't be available until next week. I think Cathy will have some free time this week. Do you want me to pass on a message?M:That'd be nice. Thanks, Jane.(Text 7)W:Are you leaving for the railway station now, Jack? It's so early.M:Just avoiding the rush hour traffic. I don't want to be late.W: So you have to wait for about two hours? I don't think there's scenery to look at.M:Don't worry! I'll take a book with me.W:It's too noisy to read in the railway station. I would usually look around the shops while waiting for the train.M:But I've already got all the gifts for my parents and sisters. I don't need to buy anything. If I really can't focus on the book, I may phone up some friends I haven't talked to in a while.W:That's a nice idea. Betty told me last time that she often spent the waiting time writing a to-do list so that she'd not miss anything in the days to come.M:That's an awesome idea. I'll surely do that. Thank you, Judy. See you next year.W:Bye!(Text 8)W:Hi, Bill. You look troubled. What's the matter?M:Hi, Grace. I have a big decision to make. My uncle offered me a job as the lead engineer at his service station, and with good pay.W:That's wonderful, but are you going to quit college?M:That's exactly the problem. One side of me says, “Oh, go ahead! You can go back to collegeanytime. What job could you get after college that would pay you $15 an hour?That's $30,000 a year!”W:And then?M:And then, the other side says, “Hold it, not so fast! For all those years you were in the army, you planned to go to college so that you would have many job possibilities to choose from. You've planned your whole life around going to college. And now…”W: I can see it. It's true that with your experience in the army, you could do excellent work repairing cars if you accept the job. But you are doing very well now. Just think of the future. You will get better jobs.(Text 9)W:Hey, John. Can I talk to you for a minute?M:Sure, what's up?W: I wanted to let you know about a book club I joined a few months ago. I know you do a lot of reading, so I thought you might want to come with me next month.M:Oh, that sounds like fun. When does the group meet?W:Usually the last Saturday of the month at 7:30 in the evening. Is that too late for you?M:No, I think that's okay. What do you talk about in the group?W:Well, every month we choose a new book. And then during the next meeting, we discuss it.M:What books have you read?W:Quite a lot. Recently we have read The Beautiful Mind and The Great Gatsby. Now we are reading The Kite Runner.M:The Kite Runner ? I've heard that's a good book. What's it about?W:It's about a boy who grows up in Afghanistan during the 1980s.M:That sounds interesting. I'd love to come.W:Great! The next meeting will be held in two weeks, so you still have time to read the book.(Text 10)W:Today, let's begin with note-taking techniques. Note-taking is an important skill not only for taking classes, but also for doing your job in the future.I'd like to draw your attention to certain points about taking notes. First,remember that note-taking should be 75% listening and only 25% writing, so don't try to write down every single word the teacher says. Ignore what is unimportant and write in phrases, not complete sentences. Second, leave spaces and lines between main ideas. You may want to add some information later. I find that some of you are very good at making use of color, mapping web, and symbols such as arrows, circles and boxes. I highly recommend these tools to all of you, because the use of them makes the outline more easily readable and interesting than the blocks of text. It also makes sure that important words stand out. Here are some examples.

2020年新高考一卷（山东卷）英语听力第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.Where does the conversation take place? A. At a store. B. At a gym. C. At home.2.How will David get to the club? A. By car. B. By train. C. By bike.3.What is Jane studying? A. Biology. B. Chemistry. C. Calligraphy.4.What is the man doing? A. Buying an air conditioner. B. Returning an air conditioner. C. Fixing an air conditioner.5.How does the woman probably feel? A. Excited. B. Annoyed. C. Puzzled.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.How many people will be travelling? A. Four. B. Three. C. Two.7.When will the man leave for Seattle? A. This Wednesday. B. Next Monday. C. Next Wednesday.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Buying a present. B. Attending a concert. C. Planing a birthday party.9.What will the speakers do later? A. See a movie. B. Read a novel. C. Meet up with Jane.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Where is Lisa? A. Liverpool. B. London. C. Paris.11.What kind of people does London Week need? A. Reporters. B. Sales representatives. C. Advertisers.12.How much did Lisa earn monthly in her last job? A. 3,500 pounds. B. 3,000 pounds. C. 2,500 pounds.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.What's the relationship between the speakers? A. Good friends. B. Fellow students. C. Roommates.14.When did Sarah start college? A. A year ago. B. Three months ago. C. A week ago.15.Why does Ricky want to move? A. He wants younger company . B. He wants to be nearer college. C. He doesn't get along with the host family.16.What will Ricky probably do next? A. Visit a teacher. B. Hang out with friends. C. Give John a phone call.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Who is the speaker? A. A guide. B. A teacher. C. A coach.18.When will the students leave for the museum? A. 6.30. B. 7:45. C. 8:00.19.What will the students do at 1:15? A. See a film. B. Meet at a cafe. C. Visit a gallery.20.Where can the students find more information? A. From teachers. B. From a website. C. From a book.【参考答案】1—5ABCAB 6—10 CCACA 11—15BCBAA 16—20 CBCAB【听力原文】(Text1)M: I'm looking for a plain blue sweater.W: How about this one?M: Yes,that's nice. Could I try it on?W: Certainly.The fitting rooms are over there.(Text2)W: David's going to meet us at the club around six.M: Good.How will he get there? I don't think driving is a good choice in the rush hour.W: David said he'll take the underground. What about us?M: Let's go by bike.(Text3)M: Jane,wait a second. I'm going with you.W: Okay.I'm going to Professor Wang's calligraphy class.M: I know. It's in the chemistry building, right? My biology class is in the same building.(Text4)W: Is there anything else you want?M: No,thank you. By the way, in case there's a problem with this air conditioner, can I return it?W: Yes,but you must return it within thirty days.M: Thank you.(Text5)W: Stop checking emails! We are in the middle of a vacation!M: Okay!One more minute and I'll switch it off.(Text6)W: Hello,Global Travel Agency. May I help you?M: Hello.Do you have a package tour to Seattle? If you do, how many days will it last?W: Yes,we do. Four days and three nights. It's available every Monday and Wednesday.M: Please help me register two people for the tour for this Wednesday.W: I'm sorry. This Wednesday is already fully booked. It's the traveling season, you know. Would you go for next week?M: Okay.Can I book it now?W: Yes,of course. Now, when will you start your holiday, Monday or Wednesday?M: Well,I'm teaching on Monday. So Wednesday, please.(Text7)W: I have been trying hard to choose a gift for Kate for her birthday.M: That's been hard for me too.W: Would you like to go in with me and choose something together?M: Yes,two heads are better than one. So, what does Kate like doing? That might help us choose something.W: She seems to enjoy listening to music, reading novels, and going to the movies.M: Maybe we could get her a concert ticket. What do you think?W: That's a good idea. But we don't know what concert she likes.M: Jane can help us. She knows Kate very well.W: You're right. Let's see Jane this afternoon after class.M: Okay.(Text8)M: Hey,I think I found a job that might interest Lisa. Where is she?W: She went to Liverpool visiting friends, I think. What is it?M: Well,it's from London Week, which claims to be the only newspaper for visitors to London.W: What do they want, a reporter?M: No,it's what they call a sales representative.W: Hmm.Could be interesting. How much does it pay?M: Not bad. Three thousand pounds a month. That's five hundred pounds more than what she made in her last job.W: Not bad at all. Any requirement?M: Salespeople with no less than two years of experience, not necessarily in advertising.Lisa's got plenty of that.W: Any other details about the job?M: No,just the paid trips to Paris on top of the salary.W: Well,let's tell Lisa. She'll be back tomorrow I expect.(Text9)W: Hi,I'm Sarah.M: Hello,Sarah. My name's Ricky.W: Hi Ricky. Are you a new student here?M: Yes,I just had my first lesson this morning. Are you a new student too?W: No. I've been here for a year.M: A year? That's a long time.W: Yes,it is. I went through three months of language training after I first arrived in this college, and now I'm a psychology student here. Today I've come to visit my teacher in the language centre. How long have you been here?M: Only a week.W: Oh,not long. Where do you live, with a family?M: Yes,I'm staying with a retired couple at the moment. They're very nice, but I'm looking for a new place where I can hang out with more people of my age. Do you know of any good places?W: Yes.Actually, my friend John has a spare room in his apartment. And he is looking for a roommate. Would you like his phone number?M: That would be great! Thanks for your help.(Text10)M: Good morning, everybody. Before we start the class today, I need to give you some information about our field trip on the 27th of May. As you know, we're spending the day at The Science Museum in London. A coach will pick us up in the school car park. We'll leave at 8 o'clock, so plan to be there at least fifteen minutes before that, 7:45 at the latest. You'd better set your alarms for 6:30, okay? If you've visited The Science Museum before, you'll know that it's enormous, and we can't possibly see everything in one day. The Welcome Wing has three galleries which deal only with contemporary science. We're going to have a guided tour of one of them. We've ordered lunch at the café, so we'll all meet up there at 12:30. And don't be late. We have to go to the cinema at 1:15. I think that's all for now. Oh, one last thing. Check out The Science Museum website before we go. The more you read about it, the more interesting the visit will be.

2019年高考全国II+III卷英语听力第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a classroom.2.How does the woman feel now? A. Relaxed. B. Excited. C. Tired.3.How much will the man pay? A. $520. B. $80. C. $100.4.What does the man tell Jane to do? A. Postpone his appointment. B. Meet Mr. Douglas. C. Return at 3 o'clock.5.Why would David quit his job? A. To go back to school. B. To start his own firm. C. To work for his friend.第二节 (共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.What does the man want the woman to do? A. Check the cupboard. B. Clean the balcony. C. Buy an umbrella.7.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Employer and employee. C. Shop assistant and customer.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.Where did the woman go at the weekend? A. The city centre. B. The forest park. C. The man's home.9.How did the man spend his weekend? A. Packing for a move. B. Going out with Jenny. C. Looking for a new house.10.What will the woman do for the man? A. Take Henry to hospital. B. Stay with his kid. C. Look after his pet. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.What is Mr. Stone doing now? A. Eating lunch. B. Having a meeting. C. Writing a diary.12.Why does the man want to see Mr. Stone? A. To discuss a program. B. To make a travel plan. C. To ask for sick leave.13.When will the man meet Mr. Stone this afternoon? A. At 3:00. B. At 3:30. C. At 3:45.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14.What are the speakers talking about? A. A company. B. An interview. C. A job offer.15.Who is Monica Stansfield? A. A junior specialist. B. A department manager. C. A sales assistant.16.When will the man hear from the woman? A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What did John enjoy doing in his childhood? A. Touring France. B. Playing outdoors. C. Painting pictures.18.What did John do after he moved to the US? A. He did business. B. He studied biology. C. He worked on a farm.19.Why did John go hunting? A. For food. B. For pleasure. C. For money.20.What is the subject of John's works? A. American birds. B. Natural scenery. C. Family life.参考答案1—5BCBAC 6—10 CABAC11—15 BACCB 16—20 ACABA录音原文(Text1)W: Excuse me, how can I find the book called The Class of 1998.M: Oh, I'm afraid it was sold out.W: It's all right. Thank you.(Text2)M:How did your dancing lesson go today?W: Exciting, but it was hard work. I really need a rest now.M: Yeah, I can see that. Go and get relaxed.(Text3)M:How much is that in total?W: One hundred dollars. But ifyou have a membership card, I can give you a 20% discount. M: Great! This is my membership card.(Text4)M: Jane, I'm going out for awhile. W: But you have an appointment with Mr. Douglas at 3 o'clock.M: Well, please make it another day.(Text5)W: David said he would quit his job at our school.M: Really? Why would he do that?W: His friend started a firm in London. She wanted David to help her.(Text6)W: I'm going out for shopping. Do you need anything? M: Oh yeah, I can't find my umbrella. Can you buy one?W: Shouldn't it be in the cupboard?M: I just checked. It wasn't there.W: Impossible! That was where I usually put it. Did you check the balcony?M: Yes, of course. Couldn't find it. Well, just get a new one then.(Text7)M: Hi, Lucy. How was your weekend?W: Great! You know, we went mountain-climbing in the forest park. The air was so different from the city.Cool and fresh.M: Sounds great.W: Yeah. There wasn't a cloud in the sky and we could see for miles from the top. What about you? What did you do?M: Busy packing.W: Oh, yes, of course! I forgot you and Jenny are moving into a new house. It's on Wednesday, isn't it?M: Yeah, two days after. I didn't realize there are so many things to do.W: Can I help out with anything?M: Emm, it'd be nice if you could take care of Henry for a couple of days.W: Henry?M: Yes, my dog.W: Oh, sure. No problem. You just focus on the move.(Text8)M: Hello, can I speak to Mr.Stone, please?W: Hello, but I'm afraid Mr.Stone is in a meeting until lunchtime. Can I take a message?M: Well, yes. I'd like to make an appointment to see him. It's Harrison White here.W: Just a second, Mr. White. I'll look in the diary. So, when's convenient for you?M: Sometime today if possible. I hear he'll be away tomorrow.W: Yes, that's right. He'll be on a business trip for a week.M: I need to talk about my new program with him before he leaves. It's urgent. So would this afternoon be okay?W: Let me see... OK, Mr. Stone is free this afternoon, after 3:00.M: Well, three o'clock is a bit difficult. But I could make it after 3:30.W: So shall we say a quarter to four this afternoon in Mr. Stone's office?M: That's great. Thanks.(Text9)W: Hello.M: Hi, Cindy. This is Jake Lee at Fixit Corporation. How are you today?W: Oh, hi, Jake. I'm fine. How are you?M: Good. The reason I'm calling is that we'd like to offer you the position you were interviewed for last Thursday.W: Oh, that's great. I was really impressed with Fixit.M: I'm glad to hear it. And we're prepared to offer you a starting salary of $55,000.W: I see. And vacation time?M: Oh, you get one day per month in your first year. That is, you'll have twelve days in your first year, and then increase if you stay longer with the company.W: What would be my job title?M: You'd be a junior specialist and you'd be working under Monica Stansfield, the department manager.W: OK... Is the salary negotiable at all?M: Well, this is typical for new staff.W: I see.M: Why don't you think about it?I'll need to hear back from you by Wednesday. Will that work?W: Sure, no problem. I'll let you know Tuesday afternoon.(Text10)M: Hello, everybody! Today, I'd like to share with you something about John Audubon. John was born on April 26,1785. He spent much of his childhood in France where he spent many hours each day outdoors painting pictures. At the age of 18, he moved to the United States. Well,actually, John began his life in the US as a businessman. However, instead of taking care of his business, John was often off exploring nature. At first,John spent his time hunting for fun. Then he found that the animals around were very beautiful and he particularly enjoyed observing the birds he saw. He began studying them, trying to learn the differences between the birds, and noticing their different behaviors. Therefore, he painted the birds he observed a lot. In 1819, John realized that he didn't have enough money to pay his bills. He was very upset that he couldn't earn enough money to support his family, so he spent time improving his painting skills and began to sell his paintings. He discovered that he could earn some money while doing something he really enjoyed. We are lucky now to have so many paintings of American birds by John Audubon.

2019年高考全国I卷英语听力第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.Where does this conversation take place?A. In a classroom.B. In a hospital.C. In a museum.2. What does Jack want to do?A. Take fitness classes.B. Buy a pair of gym shoes.C. Change his work schedule.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. What to drink.B. Where to meet.C. When to leave.4. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Classmates.C. Strangers.5. Why is Emily mentioned in the conversation?A. She might want a ticket.B. She is looking for the man.C. She has an extra ticket.第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.How long did James run his business？A.10 years.B.13 years.C.15 years.7.How does the woman feel about James' situation？A. Embarrassed.B. Concerned.C. Disappointed.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.What has Kate's mother decided to do？A. Return to school.B. Change her job.C. Retire from work.9.What did Kate's mother study at college？A. Oil painting.B. Art history.C. Business administration.10.What is Kate's attitude toward her mother's decision?A. Disapproving.B. Ambiguous.C. Understanding.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.What is the man doing？A. Chairing a meeting.B. Hosting a radio program.C. Conducting a job interview.12.What benefits Mary most in her job？A. Her wide reading.B. Her leaders' guidance.C. Her friends' help13.Who will Mary talk about next？A. Her teacher.B. Her fatherC. Her mother.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14.Why does the man seldom do exercise？A. He lacks motivation.B. He has a heart problem.C. He works all the time.15.What does Jacob Sattelmair probably do？A. He's an athlete.B. He's a researcher.C. He's a journalist.16.Why does the woman speak of a study？A. To encourage the man.B. To recommend an exercise.C. To support her findings.17.How much time will the man probably spend exercising weekly？A.300 minutes.B.150 minute.C.75 minutes.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18.What did the scientists do to the road？A. They repaired it.B. They painted it.C. They blocked it19.Why are young birds drawn to the road surface？A. It's warm.B. It's brown.C. It's smooth.20.What is the purpose of the scientists' experiment？A. To keep the birds there for a whole year.B. To help students study the birds well.C. To prevent the birds from being killed.参考答案1-5BABCA 6-10 CBACC11-15BACAB 16-20 ACBAC录音原文Text1W: Excuse me, sir. Visiting hours are over now. Your wife must get some rest.M: Oh, I'm sorry, doctor. I didn't hear the bell, or I would have left earlier.Text2M: Hello, my name is Jack. I need to get in shape. How do I register for the classes?M: We'll need you to join the gym, and then you could find out which classes fit your schedule the best.Text3W: I'll see you at the theater.M: Better still, let's meet in the Red Lion bar to have a nice little talk.W: Good idea. And I'd love to have a drink there.Text4M: Hello, my name is John Arbor. And I'm calling to ask about the position advertised in Friday's Daily Mail.M: Yes, the position is still open.You could come over and have a talk with us.Text5M: I have an extra ticket to the concert tonight. Would you like to join me?W: Thanks! But I already have one. You can ask Emily. She might be interested.Text6W: Did you know James went out of business?M: Really? When was that?W: Last month.M: That's too bad. He had owned that business for 15 years. What happened?W: I don't know. But life must be pretty tough for his family now. His sons are still so young; one is 13, and the other is ten.M: Well, maybe things are not as bad as they seem to be.W: I hope so.Text7W: Guess what? My mother's decided to go back to school!M: Why?W: Well, she always loved art, but learned business administration at college because her parents thought it was difficult for an artist to find a job.M: So, she wants to study art now?W: Yeah, oil painting. It's been her dream for a long time.M: It's nice to return to learn what she loves. But, Kate, I still think old age should be about peace and relaxation.Hurrying to school every day and having to pass exams sounds a bit too much for her.W: You know, she retired last year and I'm leaving for the university soon. She needs to find something interesting to do.M: Well, maybe, if it's what she wants.Text8M: Dear listeners, for today's show, I have with my colleague, Mary Laney. She has been a radio TV reporter for many years.Mary, welcome to our show.W: It's a pleasure to be here.M: Would you please tell our listeners who most influenced your decision to become are porter?W: Both my parents had a great influence upon my choices of work. Instead of trying to pick out a job for me, they helped me learn those things that led me to it.M: How did they do that?W: My father always told me that an education was one of the greatest advantages I could have, one that would always stay with me. He used to tell me that readers were leaders, and encouraged me to read all I could. As a result, I've always kept up with the newspapers, faithfully read news magazines and learned to really enjoy books,all of which have been an invaluable help to me in radio and television reporting.M: What about your mother?W: Well, my mother helped me in a much different way.Text9M: We all know that exercise is good for us. But sometimes it seems too hard to leave the sofa.W: I can see that. You seldom do exercise.M: Plus, having the doctor tell us to get two and a half hours of exercise a week doesn't really help our motivation much.W: Don't be discouraged. Now, a new study suggests getting benefits from exercise doesn't have to be that demanding.Jacob Sattelmair, from Harvard University, has done a study into how much exercise is needed to lower the risk of heart attacks.M: Hmm...interesting.W: The study showed that people who put in 300 minutes a week of exercise had a 20%lower risk of death due to heart disease. Still, the people who exercise 150 minutes a week did pretty well, too,lowering their death risk by 14%.M: And what about the people who exercise half as much as that, like what I probably do? Does that help?W: Of course. Even 15 minutes would help.Text10W: Here is a piece of news for bird lovers.Scientists have painted a long road red, yellow, and white. They hope to discourage the seabirds from wandering onto the highway. "The area is home to large crowds of birds that come to stay for the season. Young birds are often attracted to the warm road surface and get killed by the traffic,"biology student Hannah tells the broadcaster. The youngsters' feathers are brown in color. The dark-colored road surface makes the youngsters hard to be noticed. As the number of tourists has grown, so has the amount of traffic on the roads. Biologist Kristin says the plan is to see how the birds respond to the multi-colored road this summer. And if it works, the idea could spread to other parts of the country.

2018年全国高考II+III卷英语听力第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.What does John find difficult in learning German? A. Pronunciation. B. Vocabulary. C. Grammar.2.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Brother and sister. C. Teacher and student.3.Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a bank. B. At a ticket office. C. On a train.4.What are the speakers talking about? A. A restaurant. B. A street. C. A dish.5.What does the woman think of her interview? A. It was tough. B. It was interesting. C. It was successful.第二节 (共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.When will Judy go to a party? A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday.7.What will Max do next? A. Fly a kite. B. Read a magazine. C. Do his homework.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.What does the man suggest doing at first? A. Going to a concert. B. Watching a movie. C. Playing a computer game.9.What do the speakers decide to do? A. Visit Mike. B. Go boating. C. Take a walk.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Which color do cats see better than humans? A. Red. B. Green. C. Blue.11.Why do cats bring dead birds home? A. To eat them in a safe place. B. To show off their hunting skills. C. To make their owners happy.12.How does the man sound at the end of the conversation? A. Grateful. B. Humorous. C. Curious.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.Who is Macy? A. Ed's mother. B. Ed's teacher. C. Ed's friend.14.How does Ed usually go to kindergarten? A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bus.15.What does Ed enjoy doing at the kindergarten? A. Telling stories. B.Singing songs. C. Playing with others.16.What do the teachers say about Ed? A. He's clever. B. He's quiet. C. He's brave.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.At what age did Emily start learning ballet? A. Five. B. Six. C. Nine.18.Why did Emily move to Toronto? A. To work for a dance school. B. To perform at a dance theater. C. To learn contemporary dance.19.Why did Emily quit dancing? A. She was too old to dance. B. She failed to get a scholarship. C. She lost interest in it.20.How does Emily feel about stopping training? A. She's pleased. B. She's regretful. C. She's upset.参考答案1—5CABAC 6—10 BBACC11—15ABABC 16—20 ABCCA录音原文(Text1)W: So how is your German classgoing, John?M: Well, not bad. Thepronunciation is fine with me and its vocabulary is similar to English. But I'mfinding the grammar awful.W: Well, it takes a while to getit right.(Text2) W: I hope you can come to theparty on Saturday.M: I didn't know I was invited.W: Sure you are! Everyone in ouroffice is invited.(Text3)W: May I help you?M: Yes, when is the next train toLondon?W: Oh, let me check. It leaves intwenty minutes.M: One ticket, please.(Text4)W: Charlie, do you know arestaurant called Bravo?M: Bravo… I know the name. ButI'm not sure where it is.W: It's on George Street. Thefood there is excellent.(Text5)W: Brian, I just had aninterview. They said they would make a decision soon.M: What are your chances ofgetting the job?W: Quite good. I think theinterview went very well.(Text6)M: Let's go kite-flying, Judy.It's such a lovely day.W: OK. But let me finish mychemistry homework first. Would you mind waiting for half an hour, Max? Thereare a few sports magazines on the table. M: Isn't the chemistry homeworkdue next Wednesday?W: Yeah. But I have a full day ofclasses on Monday and a birthday party to attend on Tuesday.M: All right then, you go ahead.And I'll catch up on some sports news while waiting.(Text7)W: We've been on the computer allthe time lately. Why don't we do something different Sunday afternoon?M: Well, we could go to aconcert...W: But I don't think we can getthe tickets this late.M: Then, what about playing acomputer game? There's a really cool new one we could download.W: Hmm. I don't know. I feel likeI need to do some exercise. We could probably just walk by the lake, and I'llask Mike to join us.M: That sounds like fun. Let's doit!(Text8)W: Welcome to our program, Dr.Peterson. Let's see what questions we've got for you today. Here's one: Cancats see color?M: Sort of. In the wild, manycats hunt at night because their eyes are designed for low light. Your catcan't see bright colors, such as red and green, but it picks up more shades ofblue, yellow, and gray than humans do.W: And why do cats “give” deadbirds to their owners?M: When your cat drops a deadbird at your feet, she isn't bringing you a present. Most cats just drag foodhome because it's a safe place to eat. A cat's mom also brings home things toher children to help them practice hunting. So a female cat without childrenmay bring these “treats” to her owner instead. You may not like them, but atleast, you don't have to write her a thank-you note.(Text9)W: How is little Ed doing at thekindergarten, Jack?M: Oh, he's doing fairly well.It's been three weeks since he first started going, so Macy and I are prettyused to it now. You should have seen Macy cry when Ed was about to set off onthe first day, though!W: I think that's a normalreaction for mothers. You live quite close to the kindergarten, don't you? Howdoes he get there?M: Macy walks there with himevery morning, unless the weather is bad. When it rains, they'll drive.W: And is Ed enjoyingkindergarten?M: Yeah, he loves to have otherkids to play with. He keeps telling us things they do together.W: What do the teachers at thekindergarten say about him?M: They said he is bright andthat he's starting to learn how to tell time. Isn't that fantastic?W: That is fantastic. It soundslike everything goes well.(Text10)W: My name is Emily. I had been adancer for quite a long time—I started studying ballet when I was six yearsold. By the time I was nine, I was dancing five days a week. When I waseighteen, I decided that I really preferred contemporary dance and that I wantedto do it professionally. So, I applied successfully for the training program atthe School of Toronto Dance Theater and moved to Toronto to attend the program.That was the period of time I enjoyed most in Toronto. I graduated onscholarship and danced professionally for ten years, but after all those years,I found that dance was gradually becoming something that felt like more of aburden than a joy; I found myself increasingly unwilling to drag myself todance performances, so I quit. I do miss dance often, but it makes me happy tothink that I'll never have to go to another training session again.

2018年全国高考I卷英语听力第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.What will James do tomorrow? A. Watch a TV program. B. Give a talk. C. Write a report.2.What can we say about the woman? A. She's generous. B. She's curious. C. She's helpful.3.When does the train leave? A. At 6:30. B. At 8:30. C. At 10:30.4.How does the woman go to work? A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bike.5.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Doctor and patient.第二节 (共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.What does the woman regret? A. Giving up her research. B. Dropping out of college. C. Changing her major.7.What is the woman interested in studying now? A. Ecology. B. Education. C. Chemistry.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.What is the man? A. A hotel manager. B. A tour guide. C. A taxi driver.9.What is the man doing for the woman? A. Looking for some local foods. B. Showing her around the seaside. C. Offering information about a hotel.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In an office. B. At home. C. At a restaurant.11.What will the speakers do tomorrow evening? A. Go to a concert. B. Visit a friend. C. Work extra hours.12.Who is Alice going to call?A.Mike. B. Joan. C. Catherine. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.Why does the woman meet the man? A. To look at an apartment. B. To deliver some furniture. C. To have a meal together.14.What does the woman like about the carpet? A. Its color. B. Its design. C. Its quality.15.What does the man say about the kitchen? A. It's a good size. B. It's newly painted. C. It's adequately equipped.16.What will the woman probably do next? A. Go downtown. B. Talk with her friend. C. Make payment.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Who is the speaker probably talking to? A. Movie fans. B. News reporters. C. College students.18.When did the speaker take English classes? A. Before he left his hometown. B. After he came to America. C. When he was 15 years old.19.How does the speaker feel about his teacher? A. He's proud. B. He's sympathetic. C. He's grateful.20.What does the speaker mainly talk about? A. How education shaped his life. B. How his language skills improved. C. How he managed his business well.参考答案1—5 BCCBA 6—10 BABCC11—15ABAAC 16—20 BCBCA录音原文(Text1)W: James, you've been watching TV for the whole evening. What's on?M: It's a science program on the origin of the universe. I'll give a presentation on it in my class tomorrow.(Text2)M: Hello, do you have The Best of Mozart?W: Um, sorry, we've just sold out. But we can order one for you. If you give us your number, we'll call you when the CD arrives.(Text3)W: We'd better be going now, or we'll be late for the train.M: No rush. It's 8:30 now. We still have two hours.(Text4)M: I am so tired of driving all those hours to work.W: Yeah, I know what you mean. I used to drive two hours to work each way. But now I live within walking distance of my office. I don't even need a bike.(Text5)W: Hi, Andy! I didn't see you in Prof. Smith's class yesterday. What happened?M: Well... I had a headache, so I called him and asked for sick leave.(Text6)W: The biggest mistake I made,uh, was leaving college in my last year and not completing my education. So I'm thinking of going back to school.M: School? To study what?W: Ecology. I'm interested in the relationship between humans and nature.M: Cool. Is it what you studied years ago?W: No, I majored in Chemistry then.(Text7)M: Good morning, madam. I am your guide for this trip.W: How lovely! Could you tell me about the hotel I'm going to stay at?M: Yes, of course! The Grand Hotel opened in 1990, and it sits on the seaside along the South Coast Highway.It is the most beautiful hotel here.W: That sounds great!M: And there are some restaurants outside, so at dinnertime, you'd have a lot of choices.W: That's really nice! I like to have some local foods while traveling. What about the scenery around it?M: The hotel has the best views of the Pacific Ocean.W: Oh, I think I will love this hotel.(Text8)W: Hi Mike!M: Hi Alice! Nice to see you. You don't often come here.W: I usually have fast food delivered to my office. Just came here for a change today.M: The environment here is good,clean and relatively quiet.W: Yeah, and I heard the food is tasty. By the way, are you going to the concert tomorrow evening?M: Yes. Are you?W: Yeah. Catherine was supposed to go with me but she may have to work extra hours tomorrow. Do you know anyone who might like to go?M: No... But if you like, I can ask around... Er... Joan might want to go.W: Oh, yes, she's a great fan of classical music. I'll give her a ring after lunch.(Text9)W: Hi, I've only just arrived!M: Oh, good. Now, here are the keys. Let's go in. There are two apartments. The one for rent is on the right.Do come in.W: Thank you. I like the carpet.The color is nice, isn't it?M: Yes, and this apartment is in good condition. Here is your lounge.W: Where would we eat?M: There is this corner here or you can use your kitchen. Come and see.W: The kitchen is quite small.M: Yes, but it has everything,cooker, fridge, even a dishwasher.W: And there are lots of cupboards.M: Let me show you the bedrooms.This is the smaller one.W: It's a good size though.M: Now come into the other bedroom. You can see the bathroom, too.W: Yes. It's very nice but I will have to ask my friend first and we will come together. I understand it is eight hundred dollars a month.M: Yes. But a few blocks downtown would be much more expensive.W: Well, thank you. I will be in touch.(Text10)M: Thank you very much. Thank you, Dr. Johnson. Well, it is really great to be back at university again. The thing that I wanted to tell you today is this: Education is important. When I came to the U.S., I was only thinking about being a carpenter. But I could not read the newspaper, and I could not understand the news on television or movies or anything like this. So I entered the City College to take English classes for foreign students. I was very proud that I was going to a college, because no one in my family ever went to any college or to any university. You know, when you're 15 years old in my country,you finish school and then learn a trade, and that's exactly what I did. When I was 15 years old, I learned how to be a carpenter. A year later I came to America. Luckily, I met a very good teacher who encouraged me to take some math classes, business classes, and history classes, and I became a full-time college student. And today, when I look back, I'm so happy because you never know where life will take you. All of a sudden I started making money because I was really good at math. You know, how to work out everything with math is so important. This is something that I learned when I started my own business, which is doing really well.

2017年全国高考I卷英语听力第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1．What does the woman think of the movie?A．It's amusing B．It's exciting C．It's disappointing2．How will Susan spend most of her time in France?A．Traveling around B．Studying at a school C．Looking after her aunt 3．What are the speakers talking about?A．Going out B．Ordering drinks C．Preparing for a party4．Where are the speakers?A．In a classroom B．In a library C．In a bookstore5．What is the man going to do?A．Go on the Internet B．Make a phone call C．Take a train trip第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答6、7题。6．What is the woman looking for?A．An information office B．A police station C．A shoe repair shop7．What is the Town Guide according to the man?A．A brochure B．A newspaper C．A map听第7段材料，回答8、9题。8.What does the man say about the restaurant? A. It's the biggest one around. B. It offers many tasty dishes. C. It's famous for its seafood.9.What will the woman probably order? A. Fried fish. B. Roast chicken. C. Beef steak.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Where will Mr. White be at 11 o'clock? A. At the office. B. At the airport. C. At the restaurant.11.What will Mr. White probably do at one in the afternoon?A. Receive a guest. B. Have a meeting. C. Read a report.12.When will Miss Wilson see Mr. White?A. At lunch time B. Late in the afternoon. C. The next morning.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.Why is Bill going to Germany?A. To work on a project. B. To study German. C. To start a new company.14.What did the woman dislike about Germany？A. The weather. B. The food. C. The schools.15. What does Bill hope to do about his family？A. Bring them to Germany.B. leave them in England.C. Visit them in a few months.16. What is the probable relationship between the speaker?A. fellow-travelersB. Colleagues.C. Classmates.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.When did it rain last time in Juarez?A. Three days ago.B. A month ago.C. A year ago.18. What season is it in Juarez?A. Spring B. SummerC. Autumn19.What are the elderly advised to do?A. Take a walk in the afternoon.B. Keep their homes cool.C. Drink plenty of water.20.What is the speaker doing?A. Hosting a radio program.B. Conducting a seminar.C. Forecasting the weather.参考答案1-5 CACBA 6-10 CABCB 11-15 BCABA 16-20 BCACA2017年高考英语新课标I卷听力原文Text 1W: Have you seen the movie “Hangover”? We went to see it last night.M: How was it?W: Jason thought it was extremely amusing, but I was a bi t disappointed.Text 2M: Susan, I heard you are going to France. How long will you be staying there?W: A whole year. My aunt lives there. I'm going to do a one-month course at a language school and spend the rest of the time traveling.Text 3M: Let's see what drinks you've got for the party tonight.W: Everything! Beer, wine, soft drinks like Coke, 7-Up…you name it, I've got it! Have you ordered the cake?M: Of course.Text 4M: I don't have a library card. Do I need one?W: You have to have one only to take books out. You're okay if you just sit in one of the rooms reading.M: Well then, I'll just read here. Thank you.Text 5W : I wish I knew the times of the trains to London. But our phone's out of order.M: Don't worry, Grandma. I'll find out for you on the Internet.W: Thank you!Text 6W: Excuse me. I wonder if you could tell me how to find a place to have my shoes mended. I'm new in town.M: Ah, there is a good shop not far from here. Go straight ahead and walk about three blocks. I can't remember the name of the shop, but you'll find it. It's near the police station. By the way, you know about the town guide? It's a thin book and has all kinds of useful information. You'll find one in any bookstore.W: Thanks a lot! You've been so helpful. Let's see. Did you say there pair shop was three blocks away from here?M: Exactly.W: Thanks again.Text 7M: I've been here many times. There are quite a lot of delicious dishes to choose from. What are you thinking of ordering? W: Well, I haven't decided yet. What are you going to order?M: I think I'll have the roast chicken. They really make it well here.W: I had roast chicken yesterday when I ate out with Shelly. M: Their beef steak is good, too. You can have it served with beans and mushrooms. W: But I'm not that hungry. Is the fried fish or the seafood salad good?M: Never had them before. Maybe if you get the steak, we could share. W: That sounds like a good idea.Text 8W: Hello, Mr. White. Do you think it's possible for us to talk sometime today?M: I'd love to, Miss Wilson, but I've got a pretty tight schedule today. I've got to finish reading the yearly financial report by 10. Then I have to drive to the airport to pick up an advertiser at 11. After that, I'll have a meeting with him over lunch. W: Can I see you after lunch?M: Well, let me see…after lunch, I have to attend a senior staff meeting, which may last about two hours. Can you come at 3? We can talk for an hour before I meet my sales team at 4. W: I'm afraid an hour is too short. What about tomorrow morning?M: 9 to 11, then. I'll wait for you at the office. W: OK, see you then.Text 9W: Hey, Bill. I hear they're going to send you to Germany for the new project. M: Boy, news travels fast around here! I only got the orders a couple of hours ago. Rachel doesn't even know…W: Oh, no? So, what are you waiting for? When do you plan to tell her?M: Well, she is at work at the moment. She doesn't finish until 5. I'll have to wait until tonight now, I suppose. W: Well, I was posted there before, back in 2008. It's OK — a bit like England, really. At least the weather is similar, and the people aren't much different. The only thing I didn't like is the food, especially the sausages. What do you intend to do about the family? Are you going to take them with you?M: Well, I'd like to, but I don't know much about the situation at the moment…you know, about schools and all that. But I hope to move the family out there in a couple of months' time. I don't think I want to spend a year and a half out there on my own...I mean, without Rachel and the kids. I mean, I don't see that much of them now as it is. W: Yeah. Well, that's the way it is normally in our company, I suppose. M: Yeah. Well, we'll see. Let me pay for the coffee. W: No, no. I'll pay.Text 10W: Hello, everyone. Welcome to our program. I'm Jenny Jackson. The weather here in Juárez has become unbearable. With no rains for over a year, the city is suffering from unusually hot weather. Some light showers have been forecast since last month, but all of t hem have been effective in surrounding areas. Summer has not even started yet, but temperatures have reached 40 degrees centigrade in the past three days. And people have been warned not to go out of their homes — not if you walk on foot, at least — between 11 in the morning and 7 in the evening. Little kids and the elderly are the ones who have suffered the most from this extreme heat wave. They must drink water all the time. To help our audience have a better understanding of this extreme weather, we have invited Prof. Torres from University of Mexico to our studio this evening.

2016年全国高考I+II卷英语听力第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What will Lucy do at 11:30 tomorrow?A. Go out for lunch. B. See her dentist. C. Visit a friend.2. What is the weather like now?A. It's sunny. B. It's rainy. C. It's cloudy.3. Why does the man talk to Dr. Simpson?A. To make an apology. B. To ask for help. C. To discuss his studies. 4. How will the woman get back from the railway station?A. By train. B. By car. C. By bus.5. What does Jenny decide to do first?A. Look for a job. B. Go on a trip. C. Get an assistant. 第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What time is it now?A. 1:45. B. 2:10. C. 2:15.7. What will the man do?A. Work on a project.B. See Linda in the library.C. Meet with Professor Smith.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What are the speakers talking about?A. Having guests this weekend.B. Going out for sightseeing.C. Moving into a new house.9. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbors. B. Husband and wife. C. Host and visitor.10. What will the man do tomorrow?A. Work in his garden. B. Have a barbecue. C. Do some shopping.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Where was the man born?A. In Philadelphia. B. In Springfield. C. In Kansas.12. What did the man like doing when he was a child?A. Drawing. B. Traveling. C. Reading.13. What inspires the man most in his work?A. Education. B. Family love. C. Nature.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. Why is Dorothy going to Europe?A. To attend a training program. B. To carry out some research. C. To take a vacation. 15. How long will Dorothy stay in Europe?A. A few days. B. Two weeks. C. Three months. 16. What does Dorothy think of her apartment?A. It's expensive. B. It's satisfactory. C. It's inconvenient. 17. What does Bill offer to do for Dorothy?A. Recommend her apartment to Jim. B. Find a new apartment for her. C. Take care of her apartment. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What are the tourists advised to do when touring London?A. Take their tour schedule. B. Watch out for the traffic. C. Wear comfortable shoes. 19. What will the tourists do in fifteen minutes?A. Meet the speaker. B. Go to their rooms. C. Change some money. 20. Where probably is the speaker?A. In a park. B. In a hotel. C. In a shopping centre.答案1-5: BCACB 6-10: ACABC 11-15: BACAC 16-20: BACAB2016年全国新课标卷II+III英语听力原文Text 1M: Lucy, would you like to have lunch with me tomorrow?W: Oh, I'd really love to, but I have an appointment with my dentist at 11:30. Thanks for inviting me.Text 2W: Peter, how is the weather now? Is it still raining?M: No, but there's still lots of clouds. The weatherman said the sun wouldn't come out until next week.Text 3M: I'm sorry I was late for class today, Dr. Simpson.W: Well, I'll let it go this time. But you saw it disturbed the rest of the class.M: Yes, I realized that. I won't let it happen again.Text 4W: Hi, Mike. Listen, I'm coming back this afternoon, and I'll take a bus from the railway station. So, you don't need to come and pick me up.M: OK, take care, and see you soon.Text 5M: Jenny, there's an opening for an assistant manager in our company. You should give it a try.W: Thank you, George, but I've decided to travel a bit before finding another job.Text 6M: By the way, do you know what time it is?W: Well, it's a quarter to two.M: Oh, I've got to go.W: See Linda in the library?M: No. Actually, I'm going to meet with Professor Smith at ten past two. You may continue our project discussion with Michael.W: All right.Text 7W: Harry, guess what? I've just received an email from Pamela. She and Peter are coming down to see us this weekend.M: Oh, that's good news! We haven't seen them for ages.W: Yeah. The last time we met them was at our wedding three years ago.M: Did Pamela mention how long they'll stay?W: About one week.M: Great! I can't wait to show them around our new house.W: Me too. We haven't had any guests since we moved in here. If the weather is fine, we can have a barbecue in the garden.M: Good idea. I'll go to the market tomorrow to buy all the things we'll need.Text 8W: Hello, everyone. Welcome to our program. Today, we are fortunate to have a special guest with us. Some of you may have heard of him before. He's an artist. His works have received many prizes and have been shown in over one hundred exhibitions across the country — Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, to name just a few. His name is Chris Cucksy. So Chris, tell us a bit about yourself.M: Well, I was born in Springfield, Missouri, and grew up in Kansas. I didn't come from a family with wealth or position, but I did manage to get a master's degree in fine arts.W: When did you first start to make art? And what was the turning point in your life that made you an artist?M: I always liked drawing as early as I can remember, so right from then, I knew what I was going to be: an artist.W: What is it that always inspires you to create?M: Nature is the biggest inspiration. I'm always inspired by things of beauty and harmony.Text 9M: You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe, Dorothy. When are you leaving?W: In just two weeks, and I am excited. I've been looking forward to this training program for a long time. But there are still a few things I need to do before I go.M: Like what?W: Like renewing my passport and figuring out what to do with my apartment while I'm gone.M: You are not going to give it up, are you?W: No way! I'll never find another apartment like it around here. But I don't like the idea of paying three months for an empty apartment, either. So, I'm looking for someone to take it while I'm away.M: Um, let me think. Oh, I know just a person. An old colleague of mine, Jim Thomas. He is coming here to do some research this summer, from June to August.W: Well, that's exactly when I'll be away!M: Tell you what: I'll be calling Jim late this week anyway, so I'll mention it to him.W: Well, thanks, Bill.Text 10W: I hope I've given you a clear idea of the schedule for your London weekend. And, before I finish, let me just give you some advice which should make your stay more enjoyable. Firstly, please do remember to put on some comfortable shoes. London is a big place, and whatever you do, you'll find yourself doing quite a lot of walking. So, comfortable shoes are really necessary. And secondly, let me ask you to please look after your money. Keep it safe at all times, and then you will not have any unpleasant accident, which could ruin your whole weekend. You'll find a copy of your weekend's schedule in your room. Take a look at it, and make sure you're clear about everything. Well, that's all from me for now. Go and leave your luggage in your rooms. I'll be seeing you here again in fifteen minutes. Goodbye for now!

2016年全国高考I卷英语听力第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）听下面 5 段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的 A,B,C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What are the speakers talking about?A. Having a birthday party. B. Doing some exercise. C. Getting Lydia a gift.2. What is the woman going to do?A. Help the man. B. Take a bus. C. Get a camera3. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Tell Kate to stop. B. Call Kate's friends. C. Stay away from Kate.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a wine shop. B. In a supermarket. C. In a restaurant.5. What does the woman mean?A. Keep the window closed. B. Go out for fresh air. C. Turn on the fan.听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What is the man going to do this summer?A. Teach a course. B. Repair his house. C. Work at a hotel.7. How will the man use the money?A. To hire a gardener. B. To buy books. C. To pay for a boat trip.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Schoolmates. B. Colleagues. C. Roommates.9. What does Frank plan to do right after graduation?A. Work as a programmer.B. Travel around the world.C. Start his own business.第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第8段材料，回答第10至12题10. Why does the woman make the call?A. To book a hotel room.B. To ask about the room service.C. To make changes to a reservation.11. When will the women arrive at the hotel?A. On September 15 B. On September 16 C. On September 2312. How much will the woman pay her room per night?A. $179 B. $199 C. $219听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the woman's plan for Saturday?A. Going shopping B. Going camping C. Going boating14. Where will the woman stay in Keswick?A. In a country inn B. In a five-star hotel C. In her aunt's home15. What will Gordon do over the weekend?A. Visit his friends B. Watch DVDs C. Join the woman16. What does the woman think of Gordon's coming weekend?A. Relaxed B. Boring C. Busy.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题17. Who is Wang Ming?A. A student B. An employer C. An engineer18. What does the speaker say about the college job market this year?A. It's unpredictable B. It's quite stable C. It's not optimistic19. What percentage of student job seekers have found a job by now?A. 20％ B. 22％ C. 50％20. Why are engineering graduates more likely to accept a job?A. They need more work experienceB. The salary is usually goodC. Their choice is limited.参考答案1-5 CBACA 6-10 CBAAC 11-15 BBCAB 16-20 BACAB2016年高考全国卷I英语听力录音原文Text 1W: What are we going to get for Lydia's birthday?M: How about a pair of running shoes?W: You know she hates doing exercise.M: Then I guess we can buy her a birthday cake.Text 2M: Excuse me. Do you have time to help take a picture of us?W: Oh, I'm sorry. I've got to catch a bus. M: That's OK.Text 3M: It really annoys me when Kate calls her friends during office hours. W: If I were you, I would tell her to stop.M: Maybe you're right. I will talk to her sometime.Text 4M: Here's the menu, Madame. Would you like something to drink?W: Yes, please. May I see the wine list?M: Certainly. Here you are.Text 5M: We need to have some fresh air. Do you mind my opening the window?W: As a matter of fact, I'm feeling a bit cold. Text 6M: Guess what I'll be doing this summer?W: What?M: I'm going to work at the Riverside Hotel.W: What exactly will you be doing?M: Let's see. I'll be doing some small repairs inside and outside the hotel. I'll be cutting grass and taking care of the flowers.W: Sounds interesting. What's the pay?M: Well, uh…about fifteen dollars an hour, five hours a day, and Sunday free. W: That's good money. What are you going to do with it?M: I'll pay for the textbooks for next term.Text 7M: Hi, Sue. How's it going?W: Oh, hi, Frank, just fine. How are your classes?M: Pretty good. I'm glad this is my last term here, though.W: Why is that? I thought you were enjoying school.M: I was. But now I'm getting tired of it. I'm ready for the real world.W: What are you planning to do when you graduate?M: First, I want to get a job as a computer programmer, and then after five years or so, I'd like to start my own business.W: Sounds good. I still have three terms to go until I'm done.M: You'll make it for sure. Well, see you later.W: Bye!Text 8M: Hello, Milton Hotel Reservations. How may I assist you?W: Hi, I'm calling to make some changes to an existing reservation. M: Certainly. Do you have the reservation number?W: Sure, it's 219.M: That's a reservation for Sally Menkel. Is that right?W: Yes, that's right. I'd like to change the check-in date from September 15 to September 16. M: Certainly. I can make that change for you. Is that the only change?W: No, the check-out date will also change from the 23rd to the 24th.M: No problem. We have you arriving on the 16th of September and leaving the 24th of September — altogether, eight nights. Will there be anything else?W: Yes. Instead of a courtyard room, I'd like a room with a view, preferably on an upper floor. M: I can certainly change that for you, but there will be a change in the room rate. The new rate is $199 per night, instead of the original $179. W: That's OK. These are all the changes. Thank you very much.M: You're welcome. Have a nice day!Text 9W: Gordon, I'm going to Keswick in the Lake District this weekend. M: Really?W: Yeah, five of us. Why don't you join us? We're getting to Keswick on Friday. Then we're going boating on Saturday. And on Sunday, we're going to do some shopping. Then I will take some time to visit my aunt Lucy. M: You're not going to camp, are you? Isn't it a bit cold?W: No, we're not. It is a bit cold. We're staying in a country inn. It's not like five-star hotels or anything. But it's really comfortable.M: Hmm, sounds interesting. You know, it's the boating that I don't like.W: Well, what are you up to?M: Sit on my sofa all weekend and watch the DVDs I've just bought. And that will be a busy weekend. I may finish watching Friends.W: I don't know how you can do that all weekend, Gordon. I'd get bored.M: I know, I know. But that's really what I want to do. Text 10M: Hello. Welcome to the program. In America, May and June are the traditional months for graduations. A listener in China, Wang Ming, who is about to get an engineering degree, wants to know how American college graduates find jobs. Right now, the answer is: not very easily. A latest study on the college job market showed that employers wanted to hire 22% fewer graduates this year than last. The study also showed that just 20% of those who looked for jobs before graduation have found one by now. This is compared to half of students who had looked for a job by this time two years ago. But one difference: fewer of this year's graduates have started to search for jobs. Engineering graduates were more likely to have started their job search already, and to have accepted a job. This is among the best-paid professions for people with just a college degree. On average, engineering majors expect to start at about $62,000 a year.

2015年全国高考I+II卷英语听力第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What time is it now?A. 9:10. B.9:50. C. 10:00.2. What does the woman think of the weather?A. It's nice. B. It'swarm. C. It's cold.3. What will the man do?A. Attend a meeting. B. Give a lecture.C. Leave his office.4. What is the woman's opinion about the course?A. Too hard. B. Worth taking. C. Very easy.5. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Speak louder. B. Apologize to her. C. Turn off the radio.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. How long did Michael stay in China?A. Five days. B. One week. C. Two weeks.7. Where did Michael go last year?A. Russia. B.Norway. C. India.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What food does Sally like?A. Chicken. B.Fish. C. Eggs.9. What are the speakers going to do?A. Cook dinner. B. Go shopping. C. Order dishes.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where are the speakers?B. In the office. C. At home.11. When is the report due?A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Next Monday.12. What does George suggest Stephanie do with the report?A. Improve it. B. Hand it in later. C. Leave it with him.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the probable relationship between thespeakers?A. Salesperson and customer. B. Homeowner and cleaner.C. Husband and wife.14. What kind of apartment do the speakers prefer?A. One with two bedrooms. B. One without furniture.C. One near a market.15. How much rent should one pay for the one-bedroom apartment?A. $350. B.$400. C. $415.16. Where is the apartment the speakers would like to see?A. On Lake Street. B. On Market Street. C. On South Street.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What percentage of the world's tea exports go to Britain?A. Almost 15%. B. About 30%. C. Over 40%.18. Why do tea tasters taste tea with milk?A. Most British people drink tea that way.B. Tea tastes much better with milk.C. Tea with milk is healthy.19. Who suggests a price for each tea?A. Tea tasters. B. Tea exporters. C. Tea companies.20. What is the speaker talking about?A. The life of tea tasters. B. Afternoon tea in Britain.C. The London Tea Trade Center.听力参考答案1—5 ACABC 6—10 BABCB 11—15ABCAB 16—20 CBAAC2015年高考英语新课标卷听力原文第一节Dialog 1:W: What time is your train leaving?M: It leaves at 10. I've got 50 minutes left.W: You'd better hurry, or you won't be able to catch it.Dialog 2:M: Nice weather we're having! Don't you think?W: No, it is too cold.M: I think it is just right.W: I'd prefer a few degrees warmer.Dialog 3M: Now, let's stop talking and get going. I need to be in my office in 15 minutes. Or I'll be late for a meeting.W: OK. Bye!Dialog 4M: This course is really difficult.W: I don't think it's all that bad. And we'll benefit a lot from it.M:So you're taking it, too.W: That's true.Dialog 5W: Could you turn that off? I can't hear myself think！M: What? W: The radio. M: Oh, sorry.第二节Dialog 6W: Hi, Michael! I heard you just came back from a holiday?M: Yes. I stayed for a week in China and 5 days in India.W: You do travel a lot, don't you? Last year, you went to Norway, right?M: Well, I've been to quite some countries, but not yet to Norway. Last summer, I toured Russia for two weeks.Dialog 7M: Sally, do you like seafood?W: Yes, of course.M: Is there anything you especially like?W:Well, I really don't know. I can never remember the name.M: Ok. Is there any food you don't eat?W: Well, I don't eat chicken, and I don't like eggs,either. But I like all kinds of fish and vegetable.M: Then, let's look at the menu , and see what they've got for us.Dialog 8M: You look pale, Stephanie! What's wrong?W: I don't feel good. I have a bad headache. In fact, I haven't got much sleep this past week, and I feel really tired.M: Why don't you go to see a doctor?W: Yeah, I think I should. But I have a report to do tomorrow. Ms. Jenkins means it for the board meeting next Monday.M: Well, it's Wednesday today. Why don't you talk to Ms.Jenkins and ask if you can hand it in on Friday morning?W: Maybe I should try. I guess I just need a good sleep.Thanks, Gorge.M: If you need any help for the report, just let me know.Dialog 9W: Anything interesting in the paper today, dear?M: Well, yeah. There are a few here that might interest us. Here is one for just four hundred dollars. It only has one bedroom, but it sounds nice, near Lake Street.W: Yeah, let me see what the cheapest two-bedroom apartment is. Oh, here is one on Market Street. It's a real bargain.Only 350 dollars. But it doesn't have any furniture.M: Well, it costs a lot to buy all the furniture.W: Oh, here is another one for just over four hundred dollars. This sounds very interesting. It's on South Street. That's a nice area!M: Yes, it's quiet. Did you say two bedrooms?W: Yes, at 415 dollars.M: Why don't we go and have a look?W: OK, I'll give them a call.Monolog 10Look at this picture. It's the London Tea Trade centre. As you can see, it is on the North Bank of the River Thames. It is the center of an important industry in the everyday life of the British people. Tea is the British national drink. Every man, woman and child over ten years of age, has an average over four cups a day, or someone thousand five hundred cups annually. About 30 percent of the world's export of tea makes its way to London. And Britain is by far the largest importer of tea in the world.Now in the second picture, you can see how tea is tasted in the Tea Trade Centre before it is sold. Here, different types of tea are tasted by skilled tea-tasters before they are sold at each week's tea sale. It's amazing to see them at work! Over a hundred kinds of tea are laid out in a line on a long table. The tasters generally taste tea with milk, since that is how the majority of British people drink their tea. The tasters move down the line with surprising speed, tasting from a spoon and deciding what is a fair price for each tea.

Send us a textGrab your trainers, your dog lead, or even shake your jingle bells, and join us for some free CPD as we have another relaxed round up of recent Red Whale primary care Pearls of wisdom. In the second of two episodes this month, Fi and Nik discuss: It's beginning to look a lot like…flu season. There's been a LOT of media coverage on seasonal influenza over the past few weeks. But aside from flu jabs, are you confident in where we would use antivirals? We look at the criteria for giving antivirals: for treatment, for prophylaxis, and the evidence behind it.“I would like a blood test to check I am well…” What do you do with this request? We share a handy framework to help, and think about how ‘just ticking a box' could cause a lot of work down the line!Listen as soon as you can to ensure you have full access to all the free resources. Useful LinksUKHSA guideline (2025): treatment and prophylaxis of influenza GP Trainee Essentials support package information, and the Red Whale CalendarSend us your feedback podcast@redwhale.co.uk or send a voice message Sign up to receive Pearls here. Pearls are available for 3 months from publish date. After this, you can get access them plus 100s more articles when you buy a one-day online course from Red Whale OR sign up to Red Whale Unlimited. Find out more here. Follow us: X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedInDisclaimer: We make every effort to ensure the information in this podcast is accurate and correct at the date of publication, but it is of necessity of a brief and general nature, and this should not replace your own good clinical judgement, or be regarded as a substitute for taking professional advice in appropriate circumstances. In particular, check drug doses, side-effects and interactions with the British National Formulary. Save insofar as any such liability cannot be excluded at law, we do not accept any liability for loss of any type caused by reliance on the information in this podcast....

Today's episode is inspired by a book that I recently finished reading, ‘The Principles of Training' by Warwick Schiller. He has 12 different principles about training your horse, but they're actually applicable across the board - just like good movement! The specific training we're discussing today is what it looks like to create a tool before you need to use it.In today's episode, I talk about creating the tools before you need them and how to go about building emotional resilience and communication. Similar to horses, humans need to create tools that will lead to effective communication and emotional regulation. Essentially, we need to have these tools established BEFORE we use them.In this episode, I cover:The importance of asking honest questions + why we first need to do this when the stakes are ‘low'Why breathing is a powerful tool to help us regulate our nervous systems in stressful situations + simple techniques to tryTaking a deliberate, intentional pause before responding in a high-stress, high-emotion situationHow body awareness and grounding can help during tense and ‘heated' momentsMake sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode!Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/building-emotional-resilience-and-communicationConnect with Terryn:Follow on Instagram @terryn.drielingCheck out my websiteSend me an email at terryn@terryndrieling.comResources & Links:The Principles of Training by Warwick Schiller [affiliate link]M Well the Podcast with Ashley Machado: Three Breathing Exercises to Help with StressJoin the waitlist for the Good Movement CollectiveGood Movement music by: Aaron EspePodcast produced by: Jill Carr PodcastingSome links referenced above are affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!Mentioned in this episode:Join the Good Movement Collective!Good Movement Collective

In this episode of the Inspiration Nation podcast, Ryan Boniface and Jose Noya delve into the challenges of time management and personal motivation, drawing on a thought-provoking quote from James Clear. Clear's insight—that our complaints about lacking time often mask a deeper issue of insufficient energy or genuine interest—resonates deeply with both hosts. They explore the significance of prioritizing self-care and identifying true passions to enhance productivity. Jose emphasizes the importance of tackling tasks you're excited about, comparing it to a child's eagerness for Christmas morning, while Ryan shares his personal struggles with procrastination and how it affects his daily routine.A standout quote from the episode is, "When I'm well-rested and working on something I am genuinely excited about, finding time is rarely a problem." This idea underscores the importance of aligning tasks with personal interests to overcome time management hurdles. The hosts also touch on practical strategies, such as using Covey's Time Management Matrix to prioritize tasks effectively. They remind listeners that maintaining a balance between urgent, important tasks and enjoyable activities can lead to a more fulfilling and productive life.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review for the podcast. Follow Inspiration Nation on Twitter @ListenToIN for updates and discussions.

You are God's beloved! In this message, guest speaker, Rev. Helen Trowbridge, shares who we are in Christ and what that calls us to do.

i asked a forest for permission to record it and got a response from a treeTRANSCRIPTION OF EPISODE (bell and breath)  (Wind in forest soundscape) Today's episode is a fictional conversation between a tree and myself. It came to me while I was doing a consent and reciprocity exercise in a forest… like this one. (Recited slowly and thoughtfully)  Me (M): Forest, are you ok if I record  you today for my podcast? Female voice (F): It's nice of you to ask.  (silence) F: What's a podcast?  M: Ah, well, they're stories told through recorded sound that humans listen to.  F Hum. We communicate through our mycorrhizal networks and symbiotic relationships with other living beings. For example, we regularly exchange nutrients through fungal mycelium. What kind of story do you want to tell your community?  M: I'm preparing an episode about listening to life in a forest - in this forest - and I wanted to ask for your consent before recording these sounds and sharing them.  F: ok. Everyone is welcome to visit our home, as long as they are respectful and do no harm. M: Thank you. I would also like to make a gesture of reciprocity to the forest, like an offering of food or maybe a song. (Silence) F: or maybe leaving us alone? But good food and song are always welcome. f: Where did you learn about consent and reciprocity? M I learned it from a course I took at UBC called facing human wrongs. One of the exercises during this course was to make contact with the land before entering and asking for safe passage… F: What do you mean by safe passage? Safe passage for whom?  M: Right. Let me explain. We learned that there are some human communities who still understand that there is no dualistic distinction between objects and subjects, or humans and nature.  The rivers, the mountains, the trees, the other animals and, you know, the forests themselves are experienced as conscious entities who were much older relatives and who, like human beings, required engagements based on trust, respect, consent, reciprocity and accountability. F: I can relate to that: trust, respect, consent, reciprocity and accountability. These are part of some of our system of values of forests but there is so many humans don't know about trees and forests, our culture and our relations. M: We also learned that asking permission and making an offering of reciprocity was a way of entering into a relational experience between living beings, as opposed to, say, consuming an object, owning a property or enjoying a benefit.  F: and… how can I say this… how do you think that you can enter into a relational experience with a forest simply by asking permission? (silence)  M: Well, to be honest, I don't know. F I agree, human, that you don't know, at least, you don't know yet, but maybe you will one day? F: Do keep listening and thanks for the visit.  * CREDITS This is my second attempt at a two person play (the other is e111 traps). With thanks to Kelly Langgard for playing the role of tree and helping me give it shape. Thanks also for editing advice from Sabrina Mathews, Azul Carolina Duque and Flora Aldridge. This episode was created while I was in residence during the summer of 2023 at the Centre de production DAÏMÔN in Gatineau Québec as part of the fourth edition of Radio-Hull 28 days of programming from September 7 to October 4 2023 showcasing local artistic practices.  With thanks to the Centre de production DAÏMÔN production team: Manon, Coco, Philippe and Simon and DAÏMÔN's funders and partners.  I am grateful and accountable to the earth and the human labour that provided me with the privilege of producing this episode. (including all the toxic materials and extractive processes behind the computers, recorders, transportation and infrastructure that make this podcast possible). My gesture of reciprocity for this episode is to Toronto Arts Foundation.  *END NOTES FOR ALL EPISODESHere is a link for more information on season 5. Please note that, in parallel with the production of the conscient podcast and it's francophone counterpart, balado conscient, I publish a Substack newsletter called ‘a calm presence' which are 'short, practical essays for those frightened by the ecological crisis'. To subscribe (free of charge) see https://acalmpresence.substack.com. You'll also find a podcast version of each a calm presence posting on Substack or one your favorite podcast player.Also. please note that a complete transcript of conscient podcast and balado conscient episodes from season 1 to 4 is available on the web version of this site (not available on podcast apps) here: https://conscient-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes.Your feedback is always welcome at claude@conscient.ca and/or on conscient podcast social media: Facebook, X, Instagram or Linkedin. I am grateful and accountable to the earth and the human labour that provided me with the privilege of producing this podcast, including the toxic materials and extractive processes behind the computers, recorders, transportation systems and infrastructure that made this production possible. Claude SchryerLatest update on April 2, 2024

M: Hi Artūrs, thank you for coming! Could you please briefly describe what Magebit is about, how you started Magebit, which is your main company, your main business, what you do and how it all started?A: Yes, hi Miķelis! My name is Artūrs, long time ago, I used to be a programmer, and I programmed for E-commerce. Together with my colleague Kristaps, co-founder Kristaps, we made Magebit, we did the programming ourselves. Then it was not enough, we needed more hands on the deck, we started hiring additional people, additional positions became vacant, we offered additional services. And now it's been 8 years already. Now we have close to hundred employees, all working from here, Riga. M: You said that pretty much all of your employees are based here in Riga yet your clients are mostly from outside of Latvia. A: Yes, our client portfolio is a global one. We have many clients from Latvia, many from the USA, the the Middle East, some from South America, Australia, and various places. Yet our mega market is mainly Europe, all of Europe and also the USA. About our employees – it's mainly people from Latvia yet during the last couple of years, especially during the last year, we are working on providing 24/7 support, and it's easier to do if people work across multiple time zones, that's why we also have an employee from Taiwan so that we can have this big time difference and we could provide close to 24/7 support without introducing night shifts. M: OK that probably means that for your E-commerce clients this 24/7 support is rather critical. A: It could be critical but it's not that they necessarily need it all the time, it's not like all the sites we have built come crashing down all the time; yet the moment our client runs a campaign, let's say a campaign in a different time zone when it's daytime for them and nighttime for us then if something happens, it just makes sense that they need somebody to solve things. And it's great that with campaigns, you can plans things ahead of time so that 24/7 support would be available, and that people would be working non-stop, monitoring the site. Yet at the same time some clients have very busy sites and every hour costs a lot for them, therefore, they simply need a reliable service that maybe doesn't react immediatelybut let's say within an hour's time and can fix stuff or at least help. M: E-commerce is a very broad concept; it could be both a small e-commerce shop or a large multi-million online store. Who is Magebit's client? Who do you work with? A: We mainly work with midsize companies and up. Even though at the beginning we were working with the smallest of companies, as we grew also grew the size of our clients; now even our processes and everything else is completely incompatible with small companies whose main concern is the cost aspect - if you have just started out, the cost aspect is very important to you. Even when improving your conversion rate by just few percent and if it's costing you a fortune, it just simply doesn't make sense, especially if your client base is not that big to earn back your investment within the nearest future. That's why our main focus here at Magebit is mid-markets with established businesses that want to develop and maintain their internet shops, and also big companies that need something very complicated or they just need the same old 24/7 support or a nice, fixed ongoing team of people that will be able to build, to develop in a the long term, let's say for some five years. M: Well, let's just say that between a mid-size company in Latvia and a mid-size company in the USA, there's a huge difference. What's a mid-size company, according to you? A: I would say there's no revenue like this or number of employees like that; it's more about whether the company is ready to invest in their internet shop or maybe they just want the internet shop to be there but don't want us to be changing anything. Because if the company isn't ready to invest or maybe it's not even to their advantage at the time to invest in the development of their internet shop, then most likely it's not even our client. It also costs us money to maintain such idle clients, and yes, such ROI would not reflect positively at either end. At the same time, if a small start-up with funding of sorts with big ideas, willing to make a quality product, would get our attention even if they weren't a mid-size or established company, they could be our client because they are ready to invest and we are ready to make working, professional product that they could use to accelerate their growth. We don't have a certain industry or country or turnover defined. We are more interested in the company's view on the online environment, their readiness to invest, and how serious they are about it. Is it like “you go and do whatever, we don't even care to know,” or they have more of a “hands-on” approach - here we have a budget of sorts, we have this vision, we have these goals - then we can work them. M: If we could divide companies into these three major groups - really small E-commerce companies, mid-size and bigger companies - could you give specific advice to these three groups, what to avoid at each stage when you are just starting and its only your hobby when you have had your first turnover of sorts, and you are trying to have a bigger store, and you want to grow it into a serious business? A: During the first phases, let's say during the first two categories that you mentioned, the cash flow is really important so that the company would be able just to exist because there will be bumps along the road. And also, one should focus on fast implementation, nothing too complicated, and no big processes. Difference between a smaller and a bigger company - if you are a small company, if you decide to pivot today, let's say you go from socks to hats, there's no big damage if you change things up and continue with something that works for you. At the same time, if you are a big company like us right now with around a hundred employees like we have now; if we said one day that enough was enough, from now on, we were making mobile apps, yet our work structure was totally different, there would be huge collateral damage, people wouldn't be happy; we would have to totally rework all the processes. So, yes, one thing to consider is cash flow; the other is your focus - either you focus on making a quick buck I definitely do not suggest doing this because it usually doesn't work. In my experience, for as long as I am making something, I need to make sure that I have passion for what I do, I have some knowledge, yet there will never be enough knowledge, but at the same time, if you have the passion then acquiring the lacking knowledge will not be a burden, it will be a lot simpler. I also think it will feel a bit nicer to solve these problems if the sphere in which you are operating or which is close to or liked by you, or you are just simply curious about the sphere. When speaking about bigger companies, it is important to do the quality jobs right away since big companies also may want to focus on quick implementation but it might happen that you have a big customer base, and you might be trying to continuously implement things that do not entirely work. Let's say for 5% of users, the new features do not work, and all the time, returning customers are facing the same problem over and over again in various places; the customer becomes frustrated, and might start looking for a new place to go. Therefore, to companies, the quality matters, maybe the 1% bigger conversion rate or 1% fewer problems for specific iPhone users, iPhone 12 users to eliminate the problem, it may mean a lot to them in terms of customer experience and in general. Let's say there's a checkout problem, checkout for a sock shop doesn't work and there are five people, and none of them have been on the device before - all in all you don't really lose any money. But if you are Amazon and 0.5% of your users experience problems, then it's a really big volume that turns into potentially lost sales. Then it makes sense for you to be spending a lot of money on solving this complicated, specific problem. M: You mentioned Amazon - in your experience how much you would suggest focusing on the big, existing platforms that come with their own rules, own audience, and own dictatorship or rather focus on building and developing one's own E-commerce platform? A: Neither one is just good or bad; those are different sales channels. It depends on the product, on the company's vision of how they want to develop. Let's say you have this Riga brand - if you want to, if your company's vision now is to make mass sales of mugs with that inscription, Amazone might be a very good choice, because they have this huge customer pool and potentially it's rather simple to ship everything, sell on a trustworthy platform. Yet if you wish to build a brand directly for a consumer, then it makes sense to make your own site that you can develop, where you build loyalty, where you make a different shopping experience for the buyer. It's not like buying a new TV set and then just adding a mug to your shopping cart. It's that I specifically want your mug, I want your brand. M: I think it's a good subject matter that you just touched upon about a brand in an E-commerce environment because in recent years, two big directions have developed. One is that you are building your brand in E-commerce in the long term. The other is the so-called performance-based when through ads that might be louder, more specific, and more shrieking, you get faster sales results but most of the time it happens at the expense of the fact that your brand isn't developing as elegantly and smartly as before. How do you see this balance between these two things, between building your brand in the long term and these ad materials yielding quick sales results? A: It's similar to what I said before about making a quick buck - I never thought it was an entirely good strategy. You might play around with a couple of emotional triggers, trying to get more sales in a while, building that initial customer base. But it all takes away from a more distant, bigger goal. The client should feel safe, but if a client makes a purchase and right after that thinks to himself - sh*t, I was emotionally blackmailed into buying because it said ‘only one left' and ‘15 people looking at this product. And then it starts impacting your brand, they might not want to buy from you the next time if they are not on your website and if they don't have these emotional triggers anymore. So, in the long term I would certainly suggest focusing on results, building your brand, and building customer loyalty. If you are making those E-commerce shops, there's a difference whether you are just offering a bare minimum warranty or you are going the extra mile. In my experience, the extra mile is always more pleasant, those customers will be more likely to return, maybe it won't bring in extra money at that point, it might actually create loss because there would be more refunds, but in the long run, those customers will actually come back because they know that when buying at Amazone the refund term is this, but if they come to buy at my site where I can offer them absolutely more, where I can build a better experience for them, the refund policy is something entirely different. M: That's a good point you mentioned that a brand in an E-commerce environment is not only about colors and logos and how it all looks, but what promises a customer receives, how long is delivery, and what's the return policy. What else besides these things are points to consider that make a brand a strong brand in E-commerce beyond just purely visual image? A: All experience, all experience from the moment I decided to google your brand to the moment I throw that product out in the garbage bin and everything in between. It can be a live chat where they answer all your questions or shipping, or maybe a post office delivers your package, and it's damaged and wrapped in a plastic bubble wrap, or the package is nicely delivered by a courier, the package isn't damaged, and then you open the package, and it is a whole unboxing experience. Look at Apple, there are so many products that fall into a premium pricing category because the experience they offer is great. The moment a person steps into their store, everything is clean, and nice and then they go home and open the package, and that unboxing is a continuation of the experience at the store. People to whom it is important, they will notice and they will appreciate it. M: Switching from the big Magebit E-commerce business that is your main trade, I know that you also have a number of side projects, hobby projects that you work on in your spare time. A: A hobby, a side project - that describes it pretty well. M: At the beginning of this year, you launched a project by the name of Eloking. A: Yes, I did. M: Could you please briefly describe what it's about? A: Yes, sure! For the longest time, I was looking for ways to get more involved with the export industry. Computer games have always been close to my heart, I grew up on Counter-Strike and similar games. And then I simply came up with the idea of Eloking since I was interested in that, it was my hobby, I really wanted to go into coding myself again. That's how it got started, I wanted to make a sort of Uber for E-sports where you can get yourself a professional, an E-sports coach within a couple of clicks who would help you to get better at the game of your choice or maybe help you win the N-Season awards by getting your ratings up. M: If I understand it correctly, it's a platform where coaches meet players who want to pump up their ratings at a specific game. A: Yes, but they are not necessarily just coaches, they are mostly professional gamers from all over the world. You just simply choose the game, let's say, League of Legends, and you choose a service - maybe you want to get a higher rank because the season is coming to a close and you want to receive N-Season Awards. Or you may choose a two-hour coaching with a specific champion because you want to learn how to play better. And it is a similar concept to Uber, which is a marketplace with lots of people who are doing it anyway. We provide customers with a simple calculator, they make an order, they get directly connected with the respective person and they themselves make it all happen. It was my take on things that I wanted to slip into export while simultaneously doing business. M: You started at the beginning of this year, now almost 12 months have passed by. What are the initial results, and what have you been able to achieve so far? A: After some three months, we spent actively drawing and planning, and also, we were able to recruit an investor from the USA. We launched everything in January, and we had ads running immediately while simultaneously launching three games. M: What were your plans and approach, and how you got your message across once you launched the project, which became available then? Did you have paid ads or used some other channels so that people could find out about you? A: At first, we launched the platform itself and then we onboarded our people who could fulfill the orders. I knew somebody who worked with Google ads then after doing market research, finding out the keywords and competitors, I sent all the information to this company so that they would design Google ads specifically for us and we would get some clients. Plus, we did an SAT-based retargeting for those who already had visited our page, and almost right away, we started working on some SEO. SEO is a long-term thing and still up to this date, even though we have had some success, it's not our main driver. M: What is your main driver? A: At this point - paid ads. It's OK, yet we have a huge client retention rate in this sphere; this email marketing is really important to us, and experience is important to us, also good reviews. Yes, and it actually makes sense for us to lose some money on the first purchase if that buyer comes back to us like three more times. M: I saw that when keying in Eloking into Google browser right after your page, a link to Trustpilot comes up. Is that something you have built intentionally? What were you after? A: Yes, it was done intentionally since this type of service comes from a grey area - some people think it's great, they buy it, and then some other people kind of condemn it because they think it damages competitive integrity. Our idea was that we didn't want to convince everybody that that's the thing to do now. We were more about the fact that this type of community is already available, and we wanted to improve it since most of the sites and competitors offer a rather bad experience, refunds were practically non-existent, and clients often times got screwed over. Our approach was that we wanted to make something good. The reviews help us to get clients that had been screwed over or their experience hadn't been smooth on other platforms. The client comes to us, we talk to them on a live chat, they love everything, they look us up on Trustpilot, everything is perfect, super and they become our clients, long-term clients, and we get to work with them. M: Did you make a specific point asking people for references? Or what's your procedure why a person would want to leave a review? A: At first, we activated a Trustpilot feature where they send an automatic email to our clients asking for a review yet many people were too lazy to do that or didn't want to do that - I have made my order, I am done, thank you! What we did then was we asked those who service the orders to ask the clients to leave a review and they would get some sort of bonus for that. Also, they shouldn't necessarily convince the clients to leave only 5-star reviews or else. We encourage the boosters and coaches to leave reviews. They benefit from that. For example, they are having their coaching session and they are doing their thing and then at the end of the call they might say: “Hey, I really enjoyed our session together! I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review and mention my name!” That is more effective that any kind of email. M: How do you find these service providers, how you onboard them, how you verify them? A: The process is actually a rather complicated and long one but the fact is that this industry has a life of its own and it's not like we can hardly find anybody who would like to work with us. We just simply made a ‘Jobs' page. We had already been in contact with the initial base. But the moment we launched ads, the clients who searched for us could find us; the same way our coaches found us or people searching for jobs. And there are more of them than we have a demand for actually. At the moment we have some 4-5 K people on stand-by who would love to come and work. We haven't even gotten back to them yet saying that we would like to work with them, they have just applied. And the moment we will see that we need help with a specific region, specific game then we will get back to a specific group of people. M: Why are you interested in E-sports? Do you see it as a category that will develop within the next years or it's more of a personal hobby of yours? A: It is a personal hobby and I have been involved with that already since my school years, I have seen it all developing, I know what Counter-Strike or League of Legends were like 15 plus years ago and what it's like now; you can't really compare the two. The prize pools they have, the overflowing arenas. It's all becoming more and more popular also in Europe - it might seem that Counter-Strike is just a little game. Yet there's a major tournament being organized, huge arenas filled. The president of France announced that they are hosting a Counter-Strike tournament, and that shows that it ‘ain't no silly little game no mo'. The same with Candy Crash - a seemingly little game yet it's an enormous business actually. M: You have many ideas, you have your main business, you have Eloking, you have Star Registration. How do you filter your ideas, how you choose where to invest yourself for the next three months or which ones you just write down or let pass by altogether? A: Well, one of the aspects I always consider is time. Right now, I have a super idea, and most likely I won't even touch it because I don't have the time for that. Because Magebit alone is more than just 9 to 5 for me because the schedule there just doesn't fit the bill, but that's my primary job, and I have to be involved there on a full-time basis as a minimum. The stars and the Eloking, that's something to do after work, in my spare time - that's why in my side businesses, I always have a person who can deal with things and solve them. For example, in Star Registration, I have a co-founder Kristaps, and I have another co-founder, also called Artūrs, with whom we work together. The other Artūrs is in charge of the day-to-day operations, and then Kristaps and I, take turns jumping in - at one point, one of us works on SEO, then the other at some other time; then next time, we jump into something else. And it's not an ongoing full-time job, it really is a side project for us as it should be. M: In Magebit and in your other projects, your main audience is clients outside of Latvia; even though your office is here, your base is here, you work from here. What are the main arguments, how do you sell yourself and Latvia when you speak to people outside? Why would it be worth their while to cooperate with a company here, in Latvia? What are the values and benefits of working and building a business in this region? A: It depends on what we are selling. If we are selling Magebit services B2B, we lead with the fact that we have something like Eastern European pricing for Northern European quality. And it's a great combo, plus we are in Europe, which means we have laws and other things developed. Our prices are not as high since we are not in Sweden, for example, where the cost of living is higher. And if we are trying to sell B2C, for example, with Star Registration, the customers there don't really care where you do the shipping, all they care about is whether they can get the product fast, whether it's of good quality and whether their whole experience is good. If you can ensure those three then in general, it doesn't really matter whether your LLC is registered in Romania, Latvia, or the USA. M: What awaits Magebit in the future, where do you see yourselves within the next two, four, or five years? How are you going to develop? A: We want to grow into big clients that are searching us out themselves. Right now, we have a lot of word by mouth, and we have a lot of mid-size clients coming in the door, and we work with them. And then time to time, we have some Fortune 500 companies and some big brands to work with. And we would like to keep that balance between mid-size and big clients, yet we would also like to have more of the big clients. And also, we would like to work with some more complicated implementations since dealing with the big clients isn't always as pleasant as they usually have very limited brand guidelines on how everything should look, what fonts can be used, etc. Yet, in terms of technology, they often have an interesting approach since they have many sub-companies and related companies on very many levels. Then they need to observe compliance with integrating other systems. I would like to have the best of both worlds where we work with mid-size entrepreneurs who want to invest in their development where we can express ourselves with visual design; also, I want to work with big companies who, first of all, have a great brand, great case study, and secondly that pose a technological challenge to our best programmers. M: This type of challenge always helps to maintain some level of hunger. Thank you for coming and for your time! A: Yes, thank you!

 HEBREWS11 In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways,  2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.In the past God spoke  A) Through The Forefathers  - Luke 24:27, 44  /  John 1:45 / Rms 3:2 / Acts 28:23B) Through The Prophets  - Luke 16:31 /  John 5:39C) At Many Times, And In Various Ways – Manna, Rock And Various ManifestationsThe Various Ways Include The Multitude Of Foreshadows And Types Including The Feasts, The Offerings, The Rituals, The Tabernacle And All Of Its Furnishings, The Priestly Garments, Signs And Wonders, The Bronze Serpent, The Stories Of Gideon, Jehoshaphat, Esther, David & many others...But Today God Is Speaking To Us By His Son!He who has ears hear, let him hear, what the Spirit says...He's saying  Listen to Jesus!Support the showThanks for joining us!

The cast journeys to the lost kingdom of Khazad-Dûm to review the legendary king of the dwarves, Durin VI. We are joined by none more fitting than Markus Hammond of The Durin Show podcast! In our open topic, we compare the strengths and weaknesses between building well-rounded lists and skewed lists in competitive play.  Time Stamps:  Markus' Introduction - 00:36  Durin, King of Khazad-Dûm - 04:05  Army Lists - 21:49 Well-rounded vs Skewed Lists - 42:52 Credits:  Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Music: Nomadic Sunset by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Music: Battle of the Creek by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Wednesday, September 15th: Nick, Randy, and Dave talk about trailers for Matrix Resurrections, Star Trek Picard, Hawkeye, Spider-Man 2 on PS5, and Aquaman King of Atlantis, as well as the new D&D setting from Tracy & Laura Hickman and more! Then they talk comics for the week including Primordial #1, Maw #1, Harley Quinn Animated... Read more » The post 347: I Wish M Well appeared first on Rogues Gallery Comics + Games, Round Rock, TX.

S Kájou jsme se podívaly různé skupiny lidí, od dětí, školáků až po zaměstnance firem na home office a probraly jsme, jak na ně digitální prostředí a potřeba být neustále online působí a především to, jak ovlivňuje mezilidské vztahy i naši produktivitu. 

Simon joins Callum for an in-depth look at his career from Norwich city to St Mirren and Motherwell. Some great tales about Grant Holt and co.

Jak ve firmě nastavit a udržet digitální well-being a jak správně nastavit digitální komunikaci uvnitř firmy? O tom jsme si povídali s Karolínou Presovou, zakladatelkou projektu Replug me, ve kterém s kolegy pomáhá najít správný balanc ve využívání digitálních technologií.

Download MP3 ８月の４週間は、恒例の「超濃縮！やさしい英語会話」です。この12年間に配信した359本の「やさしい英語会話」よりエピソードを厳選し、毎回４本分を濃縮してお届けします。ナチュラルスピードの会話をスクリプトとともにお楽しみください。今回は"Human Relations Can Be Hard"というテーマで、嘘や噂など、人間関係にまつわるエピソードを集めました。 　 *** Script *** やさしい英語会話 (337) When's a Person Lying? W: Hi, Michael. How was your day? M: Umm, good… Uh… why are you staring at me so much, Sarah? W: I just took a phycology lecture on how to tell if a person is lying or not. I wanted to try to tell if YOU are lying to me, so I was studying your behavior and tone of voice. M: But I wouldn’t lie about saying my day is fine. That would be silly. W: How would I know if you’re telling the truth? Did you know that the average person hears 10 to 200 lies in just one day? M: Wow, we hear 10 to 200 lies per day? I guess if you include TV commercials and stuff, it’s believable. Hey, I have an idea. How about we play a game? I’ll tell you three things about me, and YOU have to figure out which of the three things is a lie. W: OK! That’s a great idea. I’ll use the information from what I learned today in the lecture so that I can see through your lies. M: OK, let’s begin. The first fact is that I like to study biology… (W: Hmm.) M: The second fact is that I love ice cream. (W: Hmm, your face.) M: The last fact about me is that I love dogs. W: Hmm: You love biology… ice cream… or dogs… From what I learned, I think that… all three facts are lies, because you were lacking in expression, and you looked very bored when you were talking. Also, your feet were facing the exit. These are all big signs that show someone is not telling the truth. M: Actually… they were all true! W: What? That’s impossible! According to the professor, these signs mean that you are lying, or you are not interested in the conversation. M: Of… of course… Um, I’m, I’m… interested in this conversation! I… I like you… Um, I like listening to your conversation! W: Now, I can DEFINITELY tell you are lying. (Written by Pearline Kusunoki) やさしい英語会話 (308) Gossip W: Yo, how's it going? M: Still not done with that term paper yet. W: No, not that. I mean how did it go between you and Makino the other day? M: What? What do you mean? W: I saw you two walking your bikes together last night. You were both talking in hushed voices. M: When was that? Like, on the way home by the pond? W: Yep! You guys never even spoke in class, then suddenly I'd see you like that. Got me thinking all sorts of things! M: Things like what?! W: Oh, you know: My little fantasy, where you guys are secretly a couple, because you don't want other people to gossip behind your backs. M: But… W: Hold it! Now that we're on this topic, I need to ask you if you like Makino! I've been shipping you for the past couple of weeks now, just so you know. But I'm not going to tell you more than that. You gotta tell me, right now! M: OK, OK. Calm down. This is a bit too creepy for me to absorb that quickly. (pause) She's good to talk with. That's it. W: What do you mean "that's it"? What else can you say about her? M: I… uh…. W: Oh, come on, give me something to work with. What do you think of her looks? Do you like how the moon shined on her face last night? What did you two talk about, anyway? I need answers! M: Just…..please give me a second. Hey, how did you find us last night? W: Ah, that. I was…er….on my way home too. M: With whom? Are you with Taku again? W: Oh, oh. Look at the time, it flies… so fast. Gotta go and finish my term paper too! (Written by Bea Jianne Roque) やさしい英語会話 (300) Gestures Are Different in Different Cultures W: Hey, why do Japanese make a peace sign when they're taking pictures? It looks strange to me. M: Ha ha. I guess most people just think it's cute. And some people, especially girls, use it to show their face smaller. W: Wow, they don't know it means "Victory in war"? And if they show the peace sign with the back of their hand, it means "Damn you!" M: Hmm… Actually, they know. But "Praying for peace" is a stronger image in Japan. We take it for granted, but I think we should avoid doing it so much in foreign countries, because the meanings of gestures are different from country to country. W: Exactly. Hey, I know a good Hawaiian gesture, called "Shaka Brother," or "Hang Loose" which can be used for a lot of our feelings, such as "Hello," "How are you," "Good luck," "Thank you," and "I love you." M: Wow, sounds really useful! W: Yeah, the former American president, Obama, also used this sign differently depending on the situation. For he was born in Hawaii. M: I see… Hey, look over there. Is that Tom coming this way? W: Yeah. Let's have a chat with him. (Showing her palm to Tom) M: Ah! Why are you keeping him at a distance!!!? (Written by Wakana Kanada) やさしい英語会話 (275) Meeting People Can Be Nerve-wracking M: Hey, Alex, do you think I should I wear this blue tie or the green? W: Neither. They don't match. Hey, how aren't you ready yet? I thought guys were supposed to get ready BEFORE girls. M: Well, I don't know what's happening tonight. I don't know who we're meeting with, or where we're meeting them, and I don't know how formal it's supposed to be. I'm trying to dress appropriately, so don't rush me! W: Awww, are you nervous? That's adorable. M: Let me concentrate! ... Okay, I think I look good. W: Awesome! So, can we go now? M: Uhh.. Yeah, I guess… W: That doesn't sound very confident. M: Yeah, it's just, it sounds like there's going to be a big group of people. W: It's only a couple of drinks. M: Yeah, but what if they don't want me to be a part of their group? Or, what if I can't talk to them? W: You'll be fine! When you see them just smile and wave. Practice with me. M: (Through gritted teeth) Is this good? W: Uhhh… you look like you're teaching the Joker to dance to Single Ladies. Okay, then, you're a charming guy, just talk like you do with me. Except about politics: avoid talking about politics. M: (Breathes deeply) Okay then, let's go! (Written by Stella-Maree Trounson)

Download MP3 ８月の４週間は、恒例の「超濃縮！やさしい英語会話」です。この12年間に配信した359本の「やさしい英語会話」よりエピソードを厳選し、毎回４本分を濃縮してお届けします。ナチュラルスピードの会話をスクリプトとともにお楽しみください。今回は"Despite Corona, We Can Travel Using Podcasts"というテーマで、家に居ながらにして世界旅行を楽しめる、そんな世界各地の都市や文化にまつわるエピソードを集めました。 　 *** Script *** やさしい英語会話 (334) Korean Mythology: The Bear Woman M: Hey Eunmi, I believe there’s mythology in Korea, right? I’m interested in it, but I couldn't find any reference materials, since it's not so famous. W: Yeah, Sam, we DO have mythology! I’m so glad that you’re interested in Korean mythology and culture. M: Hey, could you tell me about Korean mythology? Maybe just briefly? W: OK. Here’s a famous story. A long time ago there was the Supreme Sky God and he sent his son, named Hwan-Woong, to earth to rule the humans. M: So there's the image of the Son of God descending to earth? That sounds pretty similar to Jesus, in a way. W: Ha ha. I guess, until this point it’s the same. But next, a bear and a tiger came to Hwan-Woong and pleaded to make them into humans. M: A bear and a tiger? The Son of God must have freaked out if he wasn’t an excellent hunter. That’s interesting! Keep going! W: Ha ha. Then Hwang-Woong told them that they should lock themselves in a cave for 100 days, only eating garlic and mugwort! If they passed his test, he would make them humans. Well, who do you think passed the test: the bear or the tiger? M: Eating only garlic and mugwort sounds horrible! If I were one of them, I’d have never made it till the end. W: Ha ha! Well, the tiger couldn’t endure eating them till the end, so the tiger gave up. Because of the tiger’s failure; the bear could automatically become a human! The bear became a beautiful woman, called Bear Woman. M: Congratulations, bear! I always wanted the bear to win. W: In the end, she got married to Hwan-Woong and their child, Dan-Goon, was the first king of the first dynasty of Korea. This is our mythology! M: Hey wait! So you’re the descendant of the Bear Woman? That means you have bear’s blood flowing inside your body? Wait, you might have a bear’s claw? Please don’t eat me! I’m not delicious! Ah! (Written by Kyoung Jo) やさしい英語会話 (325) St. Petersburg M: Hey Nana! It must have been a long flight! Welcome to St. Petersburg! W: Hey Dima! Thank you for inviting me! I’m so glad I could come to Russia. I really wanna see some Russian history and culture! M: Well, you’ve come to the heart of Russia’s history and art, Nana. You’ll definitely love this city! W: So, what are some famous tourist spots in St. Petersburg? The Tsars? M: Ha ha! We don’t have Tsars anymore. But there are innumerable places you should definitely visit. For example, I recommend going to the Hermitage Museum first. It’s the second largest museum in the world. It used to be the Winter Palace of the Romanov Empire! W: So the palace is now a museum? And Romanov! That’s the dynasty starting from Peter the Great, and lasting till Nicholas the Second, right? Then it all ended in the Bolshevik Revolution? M: Yes, yes, exactly! The Winter Palace was the place where the October Revolution of 1917 occurred. Therefore, I can state that this place has a lot of significant symbols pertaining to the history and culture of Russia. W: Woo, I LOVE revolutions too. Shall I start a new revolution? M: No, no! Keep your ambitions in your heart. We don’t want any chaos. W: Ha ha. Just joking! Well, I can’t WAIT to see the city, to witness some historical incidents that were only written about in my textbook! I feel like Lenin’s going to take over my soul!! M: Oh, my goodness… You’re really “hyper” right now, Nana. Just calm down. Anyway, the Hermitage Museum is only a 40-minute walk from my house. After that we’ll go to the main street, called Nevsky Prospect. W: Oh, I’ve heard of Nevsky Prospect! Dostoevsky’s novels were sometimes set on Nevsky Prospect. Like Crime and Punishment! Can I say hello to Dostoevksky if I meet him? I really like a couple of his books! M: (to self) Aww, gosh… It’s gonna be a LONG trip. (Written by Kyoung Jo) やさしい英語会話 (324) Traveling to Seoul: Gangnam Style M: Jessica! Long time no see! How ya doin’? Welcome to Seoul! W: Hey Jo! I’ve been doing well! Thank you for inviting me to this wonderful place. I can’t wait to have fun here. M: Seoul IS one of the best places in the world to have fun, if you love to do some shopping, or have parties all night! We’re the people of alcohol and hedonism. Ha ha! W: Sounds great! Well, one thing I know about Seoul is… Gangnam Style? I wanna go there! Can you take me there? M: Of course! I was expecting you’d say Gangnam Style. Ironically, the music video wasn’t made at Gangnam. But I’d call Gangnam the center and soul of Seoul. I should definitely take you there! Let’s go! W: And… Also, will there be a lot of people dancing the horse dance? You know the horse dance from the song? M: Again, this is the preconception of Gangnam… I believe no one dances on the street, but if you’d like to, I wouldn’t mind. Anyway, off to Gangnam! (Arrives in Gangnam) W: Wow… I’ve never seen people this crowded in one spot. And everyone’s really fashionable, and catchy. Although no one dances the horse dance, still Gangnam is awesome! This is indeed a legit city! M: Yea, Gangnam is the most crowded place in Seoul. It’s often compared to Shinjuku in Tokyo. Welcome to Gangnam. This is the authentic Gangnam style. Want to go for some shopping or grab some food? W: Before that, I think the most important thing is missing! Where is PSY? Can I meet him? I’m his super big fan… M: O.M.G… He’s not ALWAYS here… Stop talking gibberish, and let’s go grab some food. I’m starving! (Written by Kyoung Jo) やさしい英語会話 (298) Australian Words Can Sound Crazy Situation: An Australian man and a Japanese woman talk. M: Oh, what an awesome weekend! W: Hi, John. You're awfully LOUD this morning. M: Yeah, there was a shini yesterday. It was crazy! You should have been there! W: "Shi-ni (死に)"？ M: Yeah, there was me and about four buddies, W: "Ba-ri (罵詈)"? M: Yeah, so anyway, we headed over to the beach, and the guys had bought some goon earlier that day. It was a bit early for a drink though. W: "Gun (軍)"? I'm so confused by this story. It sounds so dangerous! Why are you so happy? M: Well, I'll admit that drinking at the beach IS a bit dangerous, but there were lifeguards. So, it's not like we would have drowned or anything. W: I don't understand: then, what was the shini? M: The party at the beach! W: So, what happened? How did the party turn out so bad? M: It didn't turn bad... we use the word 'shini' in Australia to mean a party. W: Oh, so no one died? M: Of course not! W: Then what about the "Ba-ri"? And "Gun"? M: I said buddies, not "Ba-ri", as in mates, friends. And goon is a type of cask wine—disgusting, but cheap! W: Well, I'm glad you had a good party, but I don't think I'll be joining you in the future! Ha ha. (Written by Stella-Maree Trounson)

Download MP3 ８月の４週間は、恒例の「超濃縮！やさしい英語会話」です。この12年間に配信した359本の「やさしい英語会話」よりエピソードを厳選し、毎回４本分を濃縮してお届けします。ナチュラルスピードの会話をスクリプトとともにお楽しみください。今回は"Battle of the Sexes"というテーマで、異性をめぐるあれこれにまつわるエピソードを集めました。 　 *** Script *** やさしい英語会話 (287) What is Love? M: Ah! It hurts! W: What does?! M: Not knowing what to do with everything. W: Um… please elaborate. I have no idea what you're talking about. M: You see, I went to see a psychiatrist. I felt like I'm going crazy! W: About what?! You need to be more specific than that! M: I said it felt crazy. Then again, maybe it was supposed to make you feel like that. W: I can't believe I have to ask this again. What is IT? M: The thing that hurts! There's something inside me, right smack in the middle that just aches sometimes. W: Your chest? You have chest pain? Um… what do you call it: Heartburn? M: It sounds like it, but not quite! Yes, yes… something about my heart, and a burning sensation. Am I dying? W: What? Why did you go to a psychiatrist instead of a cardiologist then? M: Because she said I have to talk it out, or else I just might suffer from a heart attack! W: And did you talk it out? What did she say? M: She gave me a medical prescription. W: What did she prescribe for you? M: She said she prescribes the person who makes me feel this way. W: WHO did that to you? Let's get him or her!! M: Well, that would be… YOU. (Written by Bea Jianne Roque) やさしい英語会話 (303) How to Get the Girl (In the library) 　　 M: (shouts) Hey, you! I need you! W: (harsh whisper) Hey, keep it down a bit! This is NOT the place to get all ballistic. I'm trying to study here! M: Sorry. Just got carried away. I've been hooked on this crazy book, and I had to say that line out loud to feel fine. It's like… when you really want it to end already, but no, you can't let it go just yet? Actually, I'm still halfway done, but it's all so crazy. I think I don't have enough energy to continue reading. W: But you have the strength to shout? Inside the library? M: I needed it. I told you! Almost had a cardiac arrest, if I didn't do it. Besides, it's a good thing you're the only one who heard. W: We're the only people in the room! M: Exactly! Which is why I yelled. To get your attention. W: I told you: I'm studying right now. Maybe some other time. M: But this is the only time I can get you alone! That makes all the difference. W: I... I don't understand. M: I've been seeing you here for the past two months and I know you read plenty of books around here. And, obviously, you remember me, because we had eye contact just last Monday. Then I managed to smile a little on Tuesday, but you didn't notice. Wednesday, I waved from my corner over there; still not effective. Thursday, I tried walking past your usual desk, and you're quite… oblivious. From Friday till the weekend I was trying to think of what to do. I figured reading this could get you to notice. W: I, uh, was merely trying to be polite. And you haven't really read the book. I may be "oblivious" but I can tell one thing: You've been reading the book upside down. Haha! M: Ah! I blew it. Um, Can I…try again next week? (Written by Bea Jianne Roque) やさしい英語会話 (314) Life Is Tough for Girls, Too W: I don't know what's wrong with me these days. M: What happened? W: This morning I told myself I'm going to try and be happy and not let anything *get me down. A few minutes later, I fell! M: What? How? Where did you fall? W: Right across from *the Student Plaza when I was about to go left. Ha ha. To think: I was on the way to the gym! M: Were you hurt? Any *bruises? W: Yeah. I think I was *bleeding internally. M: That's terrible! Are you OK now? Does it hurt? W: A bit. M: You didn't go to the gym after that, right? I mean you went to the health office to get it treated, yes? W: Of course I went to the gym! Who do you think I am? *Skipping my gym routine because of a little pain? Pfft. I even ran on the *treadmill for an hour! M: Hey, you said you were bleeding internally. That's something more serious than a bruise, I *reckon?! W: Well, nothing to worry about. Surprisingly, gym is medicine. I'm fine now. M: I've never heard of such a thing. Hey, can we make this clear? You fell? And WHAT actually did you *hurt? W: My heart, friend! I saw the guy I *had a crush on for months. He was with another girl! They both looked all *clingy and sweet together! I just couldn't take it, so I went exercising! M: Ah! Why did we have this conversation? (Written by Bea Jianne Roque) やさしい英語会話 (327) Changing Sexes (In the beginning, each person is in a different place.) M: Where… where am I...? Wait. I feel… different… My skin feels so rough… Oh, NOT good. (looking in the mirror) Ahhhh…. Wait. I… I changed… into a man?? Oh, my god! W: Hey, where am I…? Wait. I feel different… My chest feels… heavier… (looking in the mirror) Ahh… What? I’m a woman?? Ah!! M: Oh, good that I found his student ID card. His name is… Yamamoto? A 2nd-year student in the Engineering Department at Hiroshima University. Gosh, what should I do? First, I need to find myself! Hope he doesn’t make a mistake with MY BODY. I’d hate to be pregnant now! W: Wait, how do I put on this bra? Oh, this is her student ID card! Let’s see… Akari, a 3rd-year student in the Faculty of Literature. Where should I go? Ah! I’ve got to find her. Shoot! It’s so freakin’ hard to wear women’s clothes! (Both of them heading towards the campus) M: I hope he didn’t go to the class ahead of me. Where are you!! (They pass each other) M, W: Wait!! Stop!! W: Aren’t you Akari? I’m Yamamoto, the original owner of your body! Please give me back my body! M: Yeah, I’m Akari. Wait! What’s that messed-up make-up on your face? You also didn’t put on a bra? You’re ruining my body! Oh no!!! W: I’ve never done any make-up in my entire life. Ah! The class bell’s going to ring soon. Akari, don’t forget to submit my fluid dynamics report. M: Hey, I don’t even know what fluid dynamics is! I’m so sorry! By the way, I have a seminar about Shakespearean sonnets, so be ready for that! W: Oh, no! I don’t know ANYTHING about Shakespeare, or literature! Why did it turn out like this… Why did our bodies get swapped!!? M, W: Oh god!! Someone please save us!! (Written by Kyoung Jo)

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Download MP3 今月は「ドラマで英語を学ぼう」の最新作として、広島大学学生のMikael Kai Nomuraさんの書き下ろしによるオリジナルドラマ"Detective Adventures!"をお届けします。 探偵（detective）ものといえば、『シャーロック・ホームズ』や『名探偵コナン』が人気がありますね。 今回のドラマに登場するのは、彼らのように鮮やかに事件を解決する名探偵でしょうか、それともその逆の「迷」探偵の方でしょうか…。 [ 字幕をオンにするとスクリプトをご覧いただけます ]【リモート収録】 　 Detective Adventures! W1: Good morning, detective! My name’s Shirley, and I’ll be your new assistant. M: Um… Shirley… I’m sorry to tell you, but you’ll have to give up smoking if you want to work with me. W1: Oh… How did you know I smoke? Hmm… I guess you’re trying to be like Sherlock Holmes, deducting the possible realities of people by just observing them! M: And smelling them! W1: Oops, I should have gargled after that cigarette! … OK, guess what I had for lunch, then! M: Well… The ends of your sleeves are a little bit folded. And you have catsup stains on your sleeves as well. I’ll guess you had a McDonald’s burger and fries! The catsup that comes with the fries explains the red stain! W1: Oh.. yes! You’re right, detective! M: You even have a knife in your left hand… Do you have a collection of knives? W1: Wow, I DO have my own collection! M: Haha! I’m really the greatest detective, hey?! W1: AND, the easiest one to kill! M: No! No! Don’t shoot me! (gun shot!) (Sound of body falling to the floor) (changed voice of woman) Different Woman: Good morning, detective! Wa-… At last I caught her! M: Ah! That was a close call! You saved me! W: Sorry for the trouble, detective. I was trying to catch the serial killer who kills a lot of detectives. I sure am relieved that I got here BEFORE she was able to kill you. M: Oh! Do you mean she just killed some other detective? W: Yes! And you were her next target! M: So, the red stain on the sleeves… W: Yes, It was actually blood! M: Well, thank God you came. Um… who are you, anyway? W: Sorry for being late! I’m Shirley—the REAL Shirley! and I’LL be your new assistant. M: Oh, a GOOD Shirley. Great! (Sound break, a couple of days later) W: Detective, we just received a new case! M: OK. Tell me about it. W: It’s about a missing person! M: A missing person! Interesting! This’ll be my first time working on a missing-person case. W: OK. According to the report, the missing man is about 6 feet tall. M: So, we’re looking for a guy who’s about the same height as me? W: Yeah. He was last seen 6 months ago in his own house. M: Hmm… That means… he must have at least contacted his own family, right? W: I guess so. The sender was close-lipped about the missing person’s personal details, so I don’t have much information. I’ll have to try to reach the contact person and ask for more personal details. So, do we accept this case? M: Of course, we’ll accept the case! I’ll use my great detective skills to find that person as soon as possible! W: Great! Right away I’ll send an email to the person who sent in this case. M: OK. Ask for the missing person’s name, and we’ll need a picture as well. W: OK. There! Email sent! (Sound break, for the passing of about 10 min) W: Oh, wow. A reply came back already. That took only 10 minutes. M: OK. We need to know the name, first. W: For the name… Oh! Detective… the missing person has the same name as you! M: What? Hmm… that’s REALLY interesting. Can we look at the picture? Oh! It looks like me! W: Detective! It IS literally you! How many days have you been away from home? M: Um… Just for 6 months! W: Oh detective… the sender must be your wife! (Sound break, a few days later.) W: Good morning, detective. M: Hi Shirley. What’s up today? W: OK. Today we’re going to investigate a crime scene! M: Oh! I’m so excited! W: But you’re a detective! You do this all the time, right? M: This is actually my FIRST time going to a crime scene! W: What?! But you’re a detective! Why? M: I never worked on a case, not until I got YOU as my assistant. W: Wow. But you DO know how to work like a detective, right? M: I think so! I’ve watched a lot of detective Conan anime, so I’m fine! W: Um… OK… Anyway, let’s go to the crime scene! (door closes, sound of a police car siren) W: Well, finally we’re at the crime scene. Oh! There’s the body! M: I see… Let me examine it for a while. (few seconds of silence) M: Hmm. I think the person’s been dead for less than 24 hours. Hmm… the floor and the body are wet. What might be the reason? W: Uhm, detective, I think… M: Shh! I’m concentrating right now. Let the detective do his job! W: But… detective, the… M: Aha! I got it! Now it all makes sense! The killer used a block of ice to kill the victim! THAT would explain why the floor and the body are wet! Well, I’m a genius, right? W: But detective… WE are a little bit wet, as well. M: Oh no! Is the killer going to kill us too? W: No! The floor, the body, and WE are all wet… because IT’S STARTED TO RAIN! M: THAT makes total sense too! Shirley, you can be a detective as well, like me! W: Oh detective… (Written by Mikael Kai Nomura)

Download MP3 梅雨のすっきりしない季節ですので、今回は少し夢のあるお話を。会話の男性は出張のため日本を訪れています。彼が２年ぶりに会った女友達は、一見変わりなさそうにしているようですが、実は…。 今回はTOEIC(R) L&Rテストなどでもよく出てくるビジネス用語をいくつか確認してみましょう。【リモート収録】 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） pharmaceutical 薬剤の ※ここでの"Pharmaceuticals"は製薬会社の名前の一部。関連語のpharmacy「薬局」pharmacist「薬剤師」も覚えておきましょう。 What have you been up to? 最近何してるの。 seriously 真面目な話、「マジで」 save up money お金を貯める Ph.D. 博士号 I got to get going. そろそろ行かなくちゃ。 ※got toの前にhaveが省略された形。have got to=have toの意味で、たびたびhaveが省略されたり、got toの部分がgottaのように繋がって発音される。get goingは「行っている状態にする」すなわち「出発する、動き出す」。 collaboration 共同事業、コラボ regarding ～に関して（=concerning） Oh, my goodness. おやまあ。 CEO 最高経営責任者（Chief Executive Officer） So this is a sealed deal? ということは、これで「契約成立」ってこと？ sealed dealはseal the deal「契約を結ぶ」という表現から派生したもの。 *** Script *** Big Dreams M: Hey, Kana! It’s been a while since we last met! W: Yeah, Alex. It’s been 2 years. How ya doin’? M: Doin’ great, actually. I mean, I’m working for GX Pharmaceuticals in California. I’m just in Japan for a business trip. What have you been up to? W: Nothing much. I mean… I tried to start up a business, and it’s going quite well. By the way, I’m still living back home. So come find me any time during your stay. M: Congratulations on your company! But are you seriously still living in your parent’s place? W: I’m just trying to save up money for my future plans! I once had a dream of traveling the world, getting a Ph.D., or becoming a doctor, whatever! M: Yeah, yeah, whatever… It’s not like it’ll happen anytime soon. W: How can you say such things? I mean, it’s better to have dreams, right? M: Well… true. Anyhow, I got to get going. I have a meeting with a tech company. See you around! (Later at the tech company’s meeting room) M: Hi. I’m here from GX Pharmaceuticals to ask for your collaboration with us. Regarding your new medicine… W: Alex! Hi again! M: Oh, my goodness… Kana, you’re the CEO of this company?! W: Well, I’m actually ALSO the head developer of this medicine you’re talking about! M: What?!!?!??! B… But how? W: Well, I DID get a Ph.D. and became a doctor. And started this company. M: So, this is a sealed deal? You’ll let us market your medicine? W: Sure! I was in Bali having my vacation, but because I saw your company’s proposal… and it DOES interest me a lot… So, congratulations! (Written by Krit Komolsirikul)

Download MP3 梅雨のすっきりしない季節ですので、今回は少し夢のあるお話を。会話の男性は出張のため日本を訪れています。彼が２年ぶりに会った女友達は、一見変わりなさそうにしているようですが、実は…。 今回はTOEIC(R) L&Rテストなどでもよく出てくるビジネス用語をいくつか確認してみましょう。【リモート収録】 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） pharmaceutical 薬剤の ※ここでの"Pharmaceuticals"は製薬会社の名前の一部。関連語のpharmacy「薬局」pharmacist「薬剤師」も覚えておきましょう。 What have you been up to? 最近何してるの。 seriously 真面目な話、「マジで」 save up money お金を貯める Ph.D. 博士号 I got to get going. そろそろ行かなくちゃ。 ※got toの前にhaveが省略された形。have got to=have toの意味で、たびたびhaveが省略されたり、got toの部分がgottaのように繋がって発音される。get goingは「行っている状態にする」すなわち「出発する、動き出す」。 collaboration 共同事業、コラボ regarding ～に関して（=concerning） Oh, my goodness. おやまあ。 CEO 最高経営責任者（Chief Executive Officer） So this is a sealed deal? ということは、これで「契約成立」ってこと？ sealed dealはseal the deal「契約を結ぶ」という表現から派生したもの。 *** Script *** Big Dreams M: Hey, Kana! It’s been a while since we last met! W: Yeah, Alex. It’s been 2 years. How ya doin’? M: Doin’ great, actually. I mean, I’m working for GX Pharmaceuticals in California. I’m just in Japan for a business trip. What have you been up to? W: Nothing much. I mean… I tried to start up a business, and it’s going quite well. By the way, I’m still living back home. So come find me any time during your stay. M: Congratulations on your company! But are you seriously still living in your parent’s place? W: I’m just trying to save up money for my future plans! I once had a dream of traveling the world, getting a Ph.D., or becoming a doctor, whatever! M: Yeah, yeah, whatever… It’s not like it’ll happen anytime soon. W: How can you say such things? I mean, it’s better to have dreams, right? M: Well… true. Anyhow, I got to get going. I have a meeting with a tech company. See you around! (Later at the tech company’s meeting room) M: Hi. I’m here from GX Pharmaceuticals to ask for your collaboration with us. Regarding your new medicine… W: Alex! Hi again! M: Oh, my goodness… Kana, you’re the CEO of this company?! W: Well, I’m actually ALSO the head developer of this medicine you’re talking about! M: What?!!?!??! B… But how? W: Well, I DID get a Ph.D. and became a doctor. And started this company. M: So, this is a sealed deal? You’ll let us market your medicine? W: Sure! I was in Bali having my vacation, but because I saw your company’s proposal… and it DOES interest me a lot… So, congratulations! (Written by Krit Komolsirikul)

Download MP3 今回の会話の舞台はフィリピン。友人のおばあちゃんの誕生日パーティに招かれた日本人女性。家族を大切にするフィリピンの人々は、パーティも大家族で盛大に行うようですね。【リモート収録】 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） awesome 素晴らしい、最高の Filipino フィリピン人（スペル注意） funeral 葬式 That makes sense. なるほど、そういうことですね。 ※make senseは「筋が通る」 get people’s attention 人々の注意を引く steal the spotlight 主役よりも目立つ、主役を食う second and third cousins 「はとこ」と「みいとこ」 ※second cousinは、自分から見て祖父母の兄弟姉妹の孫。『サザエさん』でいう、タラちゃんとイクラちゃんの関係。 barely ever めったに〜ない ※barely自体は「かろうじて〜する」の意味だが、everがつくと、seldom、hardly ever、almost neverと同じ意味となる。 *** Script *** Big Families in the Philippines Situation: A Filipino, Miguel, is talking with a Japanese, Marika. W: Hey Miguel, thanks for inviting me to go to your grandma’s birthday party! M: No problem, Marika! Besides, I want you to experience how awesome and fun Filipino birthday parties are! W: Yeah! What should I wear? I was thinking of black or red, since both of these colors are my favorite colors. M: Oh no, no. You can’t wear those colors! We only wear black whenever we go to funerals. W: That makes sense. How about red? Red is a happy color. M: Well, I don’t really know why, but whenever you wear red, people will just ask you if it’s YOUR birthday. Maybe because red is a bright color that it gets people’s attention? W: That’s interesting. I shouldn’t wear red, so I won’t steal the spotlight at your grandma’s birthday party. How many people are coming? Around 20? M: Oh Marika, you will SURELY be shocked when we arrive there. Around 100 people might come! W: What?! That’s a big party! M: Well, Filipinos just love families SO much. I even know my second and third cousins, and we’re really close! W: That’s awesome. In Japan, sometimes, we don’t even know our FIRST cousins. I barely ever meet them. M: Well, you’re gonna have fun in this party! You ready? We should go now. W: Oh, look at the time! The party starts at 5, right? It’s already 5:15! M: Don’t worry, It’s Filipino time. W: Huh? What do you mean? Let’s just go! (Written by Mikael Kai Nomura)

Download MP3 今回の会話の舞台はフィリピン。友人のおばあちゃんの誕生日パーティに招かれた日本人女性。家族を大切にするフィリピンの人々は、パーティも大家族で盛大に行うようですね。【リモート収録】 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） awesome 素晴らしい、最高の Filipino フィリピン人（スペル注意） funeral 葬式 That makes sense. なるほど、そういうことですね。 ※make senseは「筋が通る」 get people’s attention 人々の注意を引く steal the spotlight 主役よりも目立つ、主役を食う second and third cousins 「はとこ」と「みいとこ」 ※second cousinは、自分から見て祖父母の兄弟姉妹の孫。『サザエさん』でいう、タラちゃんとイクラちゃんの関係。 barely ever めったに〜ない ※barely自体は「かろうじて〜する」の意味だが、everがつくと、seldom、hardly ever、almost neverと同じ意味となる。 *** Script *** Big Families in the Philippines Situation: A Filipino, Miguel, is talking with a Japanese, Marika. W: Hey Miguel, thanks for inviting me to go to your grandma’s birthday party! M: No problem, Marika! Besides, I want you to experience how awesome and fun Filipino birthday parties are! W: Yeah! What should I wear? I was thinking of black or red, since both of these colors are my favorite colors. M: Oh no, no. You can’t wear those colors! We only wear black whenever we go to funerals. W: That makes sense. How about red? Red is a happy color. M: Well, I don’t really know why, but whenever you wear red, people will just ask you if it’s YOUR birthday. Maybe because red is a bright color that it gets people’s attention? W: That’s interesting. I shouldn’t wear red, so I won’t steal the spotlight at your grandma’s birthday party. How many people are coming? Around 20? M: Oh Marika, you will SURELY be shocked when we arrive there. Around 100 people might come! W: What?! That’s a big party! M: Well, Filipinos just love families SO much. I even know my second and third cousins, and we’re really close! W: That’s awesome. In Japan, sometimes, we don’t even know our FIRST cousins. I barely ever meet them. M: Well, you’re gonna have fun in this party! You ready? We should go now. W: Oh, look at the time! The party starts at 5, right? It’s already 5:15! M: Don’t worry, It’s Filipino time. W: Huh? What do you mean? Let’s just go! (Written by Mikael Kai Nomura)

Download MP3 今回の会話の舞台は北米のレストラン。日本では馴染みのないものも含め、アメリカやカナダでポピュラーなメニューがいろいろ登場します。レストランでの客と店員のやりとりを楽しく学べます！ 【リモート録音、はじめました！】 今回の会話では、JoeとKeiが別々の場所からリモート録音にチャレンジしました。4月以降はすべてこの形で収録を行っています。今後の配信は、リモート録音分と、2月以前のスタジオ収録分を織り交ぜながらお届けします。 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） ma’am （成人女性への呼びかけ）お客様 poutine プーティン（カナダ東部のジャガイモ料理。フライドポテトの上にチーズとグレイビーソースをかけた料理） as a side dish for any main course すべてのメインコースの付け合わせとして I’m allergic to... ...にアレルギーがある Here you go. はいどうぞ。 Mongolian beef モンゴリアンビーフ（牛肉と青ネギを使ったアメリカ風中華料理） Rosemary-Roasted Chicken ローズマリー風味のローストチキン（roastは通例、直火かオーブンで焼く） Caesar salad シーザーサラダ（レタスにガーリックや粉チーズなどをのせ、オリーブオイルをかけたサラダ） Waldorf salad ウォルドーフサラダ（セロリ・りんご・クルミをマヨネーズで和えたサラダ） Cobb salad コブサラダ（レタス・アボカド・トマト・鶏むね肉にチーズなどをかけたサラダ） ※日本語の「サラダ」に引きずられて、saladの発音と綴りを間違えないようにしましょう。 *** Script *** How Much Tip to Give? Situation: In a fine food restaurant. M: Good evening, ma’am. What can I get for you? W: Umm, I don’t know… Any recommendation? M: Well, our grilled lobster is always the best recommendation. And, our special dish this month is buttered oysters. And, since today is Friday, we have poutine as a side dish for any main course. W: Umm… Actually, I’m allergic to seafoods… so… M: Oh, I’m sorry. I’ll get you the Beef and Chicken Menu. I’ll be right back. W: Wait… I’m actually… Ah, he’s gone… (a few minutes later) M: Here you go, ma’am. This is the Beef and Chicken Menu. We have Mongolian beef, Rosemary-Roasted Chicken, Teriyaki Chicken, and as I told you, since today is Friday, the poutine side dish service is still included. W: Well, sorry to say this, but I’m also a vegetarian. M: Oh… well, I’m so sorry, ma’am! I’ll get you the vegetarian menu immediately. Just a moment. I’ll be right back in a second. (a few minutes later) M: Here you go, ma’am. This is the salad menu. We have Caesar, Waldorf, and Cobb salad, and I really recommend the mushroom cream soup. Anyway, since today is Friday, but you are vegetarian, we can serve Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes instead of poutine as a side dish. W: Oh, wow. That’s so nice. Let me think… M: Take your time, ma’am. W: …Umm… well… Can I have a glass of water first, please? M: …OK, sure. (Written by Krit Komolsirikul)

Download MP3 今回の会話の舞台は北米のレストラン。日本では馴染みのないものも含め、アメリカやカナダでポピュラーなメニューがいろいろ登場します。レストランでの客と店員のやりとりを楽しく学べます！ 【リモート録音、はじめました！】 今回の会話では、JoeとKeiが別々の場所からリモート録音にチャレンジしました。4月以降はすべてこの形で収録を行っています。今後の配信は、リモート録音分と、2月以前のスタジオ収録分を織り交ぜながらお届けします。 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） ma’am （成人女性への呼びかけ）お客様 poutine プーティン（カナダ東部のジャガイモ料理。フライドポテトの上にチーズとグレイビーソースをかけた料理） as a side dish for any main course すべてのメインコースの付け合わせとして I’m allergic to... ...にアレルギーがある Here you go. はいどうぞ。 Mongolian beef モンゴリアンビーフ（牛肉と青ネギを使ったアメリカ風中華料理） Rosemary-Roasted Chicken ローズマリー風味のローストチキン（roastは通例、直火かオーブンで焼く） Caesar salad シーザーサラダ（レタスにガーリックや粉チーズなどをのせ、オリーブオイルをかけたサラダ） Waldorf salad ウォルドーフサラダ（セロリ・りんご・クルミをマヨネーズで和えたサラダ） Cobb salad コブサラダ（レタス・アボカド・トマト・鶏むね肉にチーズなどをかけたサラダ） ※日本語の「サラダ」に引きずられて、saladの発音と綴りを間違えないようにしましょう。 *** Script *** How Much Tip to Give? Situation: In a fine food restaurant. M: Good evening, ma’am. What can I get for you? W: Umm, I don’t know… Any recommendation? M: Well, our grilled lobster is always the best recommendation. And, our special dish this month is buttered oysters. And, since today is Friday, we have poutine as a side dish for any main course. W: Umm… Actually, I’m allergic to seafoods… so… M: Oh, I’m sorry. I’ll get you the Beef and Chicken Menu. I’ll be right back. W: Wait… I’m actually… Ah, he’s gone… (a few minutes later) M: Here you go, ma’am. This is the Beef and Chicken Menu. We have Mongolian beef, Rosemary-Roasted Chicken, Teriyaki Chicken, and as I told you, since today is Friday, the poutine side dish service is still included. W: Well, sorry to say this, but I’m also a vegetarian. M: Oh… well, I’m so sorry, ma’am! I’ll get you the vegetarian menu immediately. Just a moment. I’ll be right back in a second. (a few minutes later) M: Here you go, ma’am. This is the salad menu. We have Caesar, Waldorf, and Cobb salad, and I really recommend the mushroom cream soup. Anyway, since today is Friday, but you are vegetarian, we can serve Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes instead of poutine as a side dish. W: Oh, wow. That’s so nice. Let me think… M: Take your time, ma’am. W: …Umm… well… Can I have a glass of water first, please? M: …OK, sure. (Written by Krit Komolsirikul)

Download MP3 今回の会話は、かわいいワンちゃんについての会話でお楽しみください…と言いたいところですが、「訴える」「刑事事件」「公証人」など、物々しい言葉が聞こえてきます。いったい何があったのでしょうか？ 今回の会話では、そういった事件や訴訟に関する用語や、若き環境活動家のスピーチで有名になったあの表現が登場します。 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） beast 野獣 How dare you～? よくもまあ～できるものだ bite 噛む（過去形はbit、過去分詞形はbitten） Hold on a minute. ちょっと待ってください。 sue 訴える settle everything すべてを解決させる court 裁判所 Notary Public 公証人 criminal incident 刑事事件 How is it even possible?! いったいどうやったらそれが可能なのですか。 doggie ワンちゃん leash ひも otherwise さもなければ *** Script *** Dog Lovers A man is holding a very small dog (cat-sized), and he arrives at a women’s house. He knocks on the door, and she opens it. M: Good evening. We’re very sorry for what happened today… W: (screams) Get out of here with that terrible animal! Your dog is a beast! M: Please, don’t panic. I’m holding him. Nothing will happen this time. W: How dare you come to my place after your dog bit me? Get out of here! M: Hold on a minute. You need to listen to me… W: No, I will sue you! It’s easy. My husband’s a lawyer, and he knows that you have to pay me a lot. The beast bit me! M: Hey, it’s not necessary to sue me. I said that I was ready to settle everything without going to court. W: You’re ready to settle everything? Ha! OK. Then pay the money now. Did you bring the money? M: No… but today I went to a Notary Public and they’ve settled everything. W: What can they settle about this criminal incident? How is it even possible?! I was bitten by your dog! That’s a fact. M: But it’s not! W: Uh…..?? M: Well, please, here you are: a Notarized Deed of Gift. (Gives the paperwork). I gave you this dog as a gift! So it’s NOT my dog that you were bitten by. W: But whose is it then? M: You were bitten by your own dog. So it’s yours now. (Gives the dog and walks away). And guard your doggie on a leash! Otherwise it’s dangerous for other people walking! (to self) Oh, these dog lovers… (Written by Andrei Goncharov)

Download MP3 今回の会話は、かわいいワンちゃんについての会話でお楽しみください…と言いたいところですが、「訴える」「刑事事件」「公証人」など、物々しい言葉が聞こえてきます。いったい何があったのでしょうか？ 今回の会話では、そういった事件や訴訟に関する用語や、若き環境活動家のスピーチで有名になったあの表現が登場します。 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） beast 野獣 How dare you～? よくもまあ～できるものだ bite 噛む（過去形はbit、過去分詞形はbitten） Hold on a minute. ちょっと待ってください。 sue 訴える settle everything すべてを解決させる court 裁判所 Notary Public 公証人 criminal incident 刑事事件 How is it even possible?! いったいどうやったらそれが可能なのですか。 doggie ワンちゃん leash ひも otherwise さもなければ *** Script *** Dog Lovers A man is holding a very small dog (cat-sized), and he arrives at a women’s house. He knocks on the door, and she opens it. M: Good evening. We’re very sorry for what happened today… W: (screams) Get out of here with that terrible animal! Your dog is a beast! M: Please, don’t panic. I’m holding him. Nothing will happen this time. W: How dare you come to my place after your dog bit me? Get out of here! M: Hold on a minute. You need to listen to me… W: No, I will sue you! It’s easy. My husband’s a lawyer, and he knows that you have to pay me a lot. The beast bit me! M: Hey, it’s not necessary to sue me. I said that I was ready to settle everything without going to court. W: You’re ready to settle everything? Ha! OK. Then pay the money now. Did you bring the money? M: No… but today I went to a Notary Public and they’ve settled everything. W: What can they settle about this criminal incident? How is it even possible?! I was bitten by your dog! That’s a fact. M: But it’s not! W: Uh…..?? M: Well, please, here you are: a Notarized Deed of Gift. (Gives the paperwork). I gave you this dog as a gift! So it’s NOT my dog that you were bitten by. W: But whose is it then? M: You were bitten by your own dog. So it’s yours now. (Gives the dog and walks away). And guard your doggie on a leash! Otherwise it’s dangerous for other people walking! (to self) Oh, these dog lovers… (Written by Andrei Goncharov)

Download MP3 気落ちした様子のMomoにHiroがその理由を尋ねると、どうやらある科目の成績が振るわなかったようです。真面目なMomoの弱点とは…？ 「アメリカ★は愉快だ」は、英語は上達したいけど少し苦手…という方々を対象にしたシリーズです。シャドウイングの練習もありますので、しっかり聞いて、しっかり声に出して練習してみましょう。 　 17: School Struggles (Momo and Hiro) M: Hey Momo, why do you look so sad? W: I…. I have a C in my anthropology class! M: What? How? Momo, you’re like the smartest person I know! W: It’s the participation grade… Participation is 25% of our total grade. I do well on exams, but I’m not used to talking much in class back home. M: Oh yeah, I know what you mean. Students are expected to speak up a lot more here, and even ask the professors questions! Asking questions is a sign that you’re listening. W: But I DO listen! M: Well, when other students speak up, you should too! Pretend I’m participating too. You never stop with the nerd facts when talking to me! W: Gee, thanks…. M: Ha ha, you’re welcome! (Written by Jazmin Boulton)

Download MP3 気落ちした様子のMomoにHiroがその理由を尋ねると、どうやらある科目の成績が振るわなかったようです。真面目なMomoの弱点とは…？ 「アメリカ★は愉快だ」は、英語は上達したいけど少し苦手…という方々を対象にしたシリーズです。シャドウイングの練習もありますので、しっかり聞いて、しっかり声に出して練習してみましょう。 　 17: School Struggles (Momo and Hiro) M: Hey Momo, why do you look so sad? W: I…. I have a C in my anthropology class! M: What? How? Momo, you’re like the smartest person I know! W: It’s the participation grade… Participation is 25% of our total grade. I do well on exams, but I’m not used to talking much in class back home. M: Oh yeah, I know what you mean. Students are expected to speak up a lot more here, and even ask the professors questions! Asking questions is a sign that you’re listening. W: But I DO listen! M: Well, when other students speak up, you should too! Pretend I’m participating too. You never stop with the nerd facts when talking to me! W: Gee, thanks…. M: Ha ha, you’re welcome! (Written by Jazmin Boulton)

Download MP3 明日のエイプリルフールにちなんだ会話をお届けします。この会話のような嘘は全くダメな例ですが、嘘をつかれた側も笑って許せるような嘘なら、お互いの雰囲気を明るくできますね。 今回の会話では、そんな遊び心たっぷりの表現や、慌てている相手を落ち着かせるのに役立つ表現が登場します。 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） scream 叫ぶ a random number 知らない番号 calm down 落ち着く I know you freaked out. きっと取り乱してしまった（パニクってしまった）ことでしょう。 ※２度め（ナチュラルスピード）の会話では、"I know you're freaked out."と、be動詞をつけているように聞こえる。 どちらも正しい英語だが、"I know you freaked out."は「あなたは（その知らせを聞いた時）きっと取り乱したことでしょう」なのに対し、"I know you're freaked out."は「あなたは（その知らせのせいで今）きっと取り乱していることでしょう」という意味。ちなみに(to) freak outには自動詞句（例：You freaked out.）および他動詞句（例：You're freaking me out!）の用法がある。 take a deep breath 深呼吸する in a coma 昏睡（こんすい）状態で skip today’s class 今日の授業をサボる 〜, though. 〜なんだけど。 Got you! 引っかかった！ *** Script *** April Fool’s Day (phone ringing) W: (picking up the phone) Hello? M: SARAHH! W: Hey, no need to scream my name, OK? Who is this? M: IT’S ME, JEFF! W: Oh, Jeff. Did you change your phone number or something? Why did it show me a random number? What happened? M: THERE’S NO TIME TO EXPLAIN. JAMES GOT HIT BY A CAR. W: OH MY GOD. REALLY!? M: YES, HIS BROTHER JUST CALLED ME A WHILE AGO. I’M SO NERVOUS. W: OK, OK. But you have to calm down. I know you freaked out. And James is your best friend-- I know that. But take a deep breath and tell me what happened, OK? Is he OK now? M: …(take a deep breath) I don’t know. His brother told me that he’s in a coma now. W: Oh my god. Hopefully, he’ll be fine. M: Yeah. I’ll skip today’s class, though. I’ll go to see him. I’m really worried. W: Me too. I think I’m gonna go see him there as well. Where is he? M: Well, he was sent to the nearest hospital from the place that the accident occurred. His brother told me that it’s …um… The name of the hospital is… Happy Hospital. W: OK… M: It’s in the town of April. W: Hmmm. M: And it’s on Fool’s Street. Hahahaha! W: … seriously? -*- M: HAHAHA. Got you! (hang up sound) (Written by Krit Komolsirikul)

Download MP3 明日のエイプリルフールにちなんだ会話をお届けします。この会話のような嘘は全くダメな例ですが、嘘をつかれた側も笑って許せるような嘘なら、お互いの雰囲気を明るくできますね。 今回の会話では、そんな遊び心たっぷりの表現や、慌てている相手を落ち着かせるのに役立つ表現が登場します。 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） scream 叫ぶ a random number 知らない番号 calm down 落ち着く I know you freaked out. きっと取り乱してしまった（パニクってしまった）ことでしょう。 ※２度め（ナチュラルスピード）の会話では、"I know you're freaked out."と、be動詞をつけているように聞こえる。 どちらも正しい英語だが、"I know you freaked out."は「あなたは（その知らせを聞いた時）きっと取り乱したことでしょう」なのに対し、"I know you're freaked out."は「あなたは（その知らせのせいで今）きっと取り乱していることでしょう」という意味。ちなみに(to) freak outには自動詞句（例：You freaked out.）および他動詞句（例：You're freaking me out!）の用法がある。 take a deep breath 深呼吸する in a coma 昏睡（こんすい）状態で skip today’s class 今日の授業をサボる 〜, though. 〜なんだけど。 Got you! 引っかかった！ *** Script *** April Fool’s Day (phone ringing) W: (picking up the phone) Hello? M: SARAHH! W: Hey, no need to scream my name, OK? Who is this? M: IT’S ME, JEFF! W: Oh, Jeff. Did you change your phone number or something? Why did it show me a random number? What happened? M: THERE’S NO TIME TO EXPLAIN. JAMES GOT HIT BY A CAR. W: OH MY GOD. REALLY!? M: YES, HIS BROTHER JUST CALLED ME A WHILE AGO. I’M SO NERVOUS. W: OK, OK. But you have to calm down. I know you freaked out. And James is your best friend-- I know that. But take a deep breath and tell me what happened, OK? Is he OK now? M: …(take a deep breath) I don’t know. His brother told me that he’s in a coma now. W: Oh my god. Hopefully, he’ll be fine. M: Yeah. I’ll skip today’s class, though. I’ll go to see him. I’m really worried. W: Me too. I think I’m gonna go see him there as well. Where is he? M: Well, he was sent to the nearest hospital from the place that the accident occurred. His brother told me that it’s …um… The name of the hospital is… Happy Hospital. W: OK… M: It’s in the town of April. W: Hmmm. M: And it’s on Fool’s Street. Hahahaha! W: … seriously? -*- M: HAHAHA. Got you! (hang up sound) (Written by Krit Komolsirikul)

Download MP3 飛行機の中で、具合の悪そうな様子の女性に声をかけた男性。野球や旅行の話をして女性の気を紛らわそうとしますが、その女性の職業は…！ 今回の会話では、具合の悪い人に声をかけたり、旅先で出会った人と話をするのに役立つ表現が登場します。 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） ma’am 女性への呼びかけ since I was little 子どもの頃から Anaheim Stadium アナハイムスタジアム（カリフォルニア州アナハイムにある球場で、大リーグ・エンゼルスの本拠地） the Mariners against the Angels マリナーズ対エンゼルス ※チーム名にはtheをつける点に注意。 What brings you to Japan? 日本にはどのようなご用（きっかけ）でいらっしゃったのですか。 ※Why did you come to Japan?よりも柔らかい表現。 *** Script *** Situation: Inside an airplane at Los Angeles International Airport. Captain: Good morning ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We will depart in a few seconds. Please sit back and relax. Thank you. W: Oh my god… M: Excuse me, ma’am, are you alright? W: Ye… ye.. yes.. it’s just this… this is my first time in a plane. M: Well, don’t worry. I’ve been riding in planes since I was little. It may be scary at first, but it’s safer than riding in cars! W: Thanks… Um, why are you flying to Japan? Um.. could I ask your name? M: Call me Keito. Actually I am going back to Japan. I just went to see a friend living in LA. W: Los Angeles? Hey, I live there! M: Wow, maybe we met before today then. Ha ha. W: Yeah. I live beside Anaheim Stadium. M: Oh! The baseball stadium! My friend and I went the to see a game just two days ago! It was the Mariners against the Angels, and the Angels won! W: Hey, I saw that game on TV! It was a good one. M: My short trip was really wonderful, The food was delicious. I really liked the places, and got new friends. You’ll probably be my last new friend… Oh, I forgot to ask your name! W: I’m Laura. M: So, what brings you to Japan, Laura? W: Oh! Now I’m starting to panic again... I’m going to Japan because… I got accepted to be a trainee in a new job! M: That’s great! What job? W: Well… a pilot! (Written by by Mikael Kai Nomura)

Download MP3 飛行機の中で、具合の悪そうな様子の女性に声をかけた男性。野球や旅行の話をして女性の気を紛らわそうとしますが、その女性の職業は…！ 今回の会話では、具合の悪い人に声をかけたり、旅先で出会った人と話をするのに役立つ表現が登場します。 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） ma’am 女性への呼びかけ since I was little 子どもの頃から Anaheim Stadium アナハイムスタジアム（カリフォルニア州アナハイムにある球場で、大リーグ・エンゼルスの本拠地） the Mariners against the Angels マリナーズ対エンゼルス ※チーム名にはtheをつける点に注意。 What brings you to Japan? 日本にはどのようなご用（きっかけ）でいらっしゃったのですか。 ※Why did you come to Japan?よりも柔らかい表現。 *** Script *** Situation: Inside an airplane at Los Angeles International Airport. Captain: Good morning ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We will depart in a few seconds. Please sit back and relax. Thank you. W: Oh my god… M: Excuse me, ma’am, are you alright? W: Ye… ye.. yes.. it’s just this… this is my first time in a plane. M: Well, don’t worry. I’ve been riding in planes since I was little. It may be scary at first, but it’s safer than riding in cars! W: Thanks… Um, why are you flying to Japan? Um.. could I ask your name? M: Call me Keito. Actually I am going back to Japan. I just went to see a friend living in LA. W: Los Angeles? Hey, I live there! M: Wow, maybe we met before today then. Ha ha. W: Yeah. I live beside Anaheim Stadium. M: Oh! The baseball stadium! My friend and I went the to see a game just two days ago! It was the Mariners against the Angels, and the Angels won! W: Hey, I saw that game on TV! It was a good one. M: My short trip was really wonderful, The food was delicious. I really liked the places, and got new friends. You’ll probably be my last new friend… Oh, I forgot to ask your name! W: I’m Laura. M: So, what brings you to Japan, Laura? W: Oh! Now I’m starting to panic again... I’m going to Japan because… I got accepted to be a trainee in a new job! M: That’s great! What job? W: Well… a pilot! (Written by by Mikael Kai Nomura)

Have you been missing the antics and saying from The Notorious M.O.M? Well, hope no more, she came back to bless us with a life update. Spoiler alert: not much has changed — she’s still on fire. * This episode, we’d like to send condolences up to the family and friends of Pop Smoke. We recorded this before his death and spoke on his music in fun. We send the same sentiments to the Bryant family as we honor Vanessa for her strength. Questions and comments are appreciated - hit us up at nokidsallowedpod@gmail.com!

Download MP3 今週のテーマは「ナンパ」。本Podcastでは12年前に同じテーマの会話をお届けしましたが、大学生にとっての「出会い」は永遠のテーマと言えそうです。今回も、恋愛に使えそうな(?)クサいセリフ（corny lines）など、生きのよい会話表現が満載です。 さて、今回の会話の場面は大学の図書館。もちろん実際にはこのような顰蹙を買うような人はいませんが、図書館を利用する際にはどうぞお静かに…。 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） We gotta (do) = We have got to (do) 〜しなければいけない at all times 常に Boy （感嘆詞）まったく check out 確かめる、チェックしてみる worth a trip over there あそこまで行くだけの価値はある What’s your name? 名前は？ ※日常のコミュニケーションで相手の名前を尋ねる際は、Could I ask your name?などを使う。 What do you say? （提案の後で）どう？ without getting caught and yelled at 捕まって怒鳴りつけられることなく It’s a deal. わかった、決まり。（交渉成立） Here goes nothing. 当たって砕けろ、ダメ元だ。 Woah （感嘆詞）うわー。（元々は馬を止める時の「ドードー」にあたる） *** Script *** Picking Up a Girl Situation: In the library M: Hi there! W: (whispering) Hey, we’re at the library. We gotta stay quiet at all times. M: (starts to whisper) Oops. Sorry. Um… are you a freshman? It’s my first time seeing you here. W: Yeah. It’s actually my first time coming to the library too. Boy, this library sure is huge! M: I know. You should check out the West Library as well. It’s not as big as this one, but it’s still worth a trip over there. W: Thanks! I’ll surely check it out soon. M: By the way, I’m Hiroki. What’s your name? W: Mine’s Samantha. M: Wow, you have a beautiful name! I hope we can go out to a movie or something next time, what do you say? W: Well… if you do something impressive right now, I MIGHT say “yes”. M: Hey… I can show you one of my magic tricks! W: Magic tricks? Um… you gotta have something cooler to show me… I’m so tired of guys showing their magic to impress me. M: Oh, OK, OK.. let me think. How about if I shout here at the library without getting caught and yelled at by the librarian. Will you be impressed? W: Ha ha… That sounds so stupid. But… it’s a deal. M: Well, here goes nothing... “Samantha! Let’s go to a movie!” (loud voice) W: Woah. I’m pretty sure the librarian heard that, and is going to yell at you for it. Sorry, Hiroki. M: Maybe next time you should check what ID I’m wearing first! W: Hm? “Hiroki Tanaka, University Librarian”?! M: Yep. The librarian is NOT going to be yelling at you. Saturday night? 7 is OK? W: Ah! (Written by Mikael Kai Nomura)

Download MP3 今週のテーマは「ナンパ」。本Podcastでは12年前に同じテーマの会話をお届けしましたが、大学生にとっての「出会い」は永遠のテーマと言えそうです。今回も、恋愛に使えそうな(?)クサいセリフ（corny lines）など、生きのよい会話表現が満載です。 さて、今回の会話の場面は大学の図書館。もちろん実際にはこのような顰蹙を買うような人はいませんが、図書館を利用する際にはどうぞお静かに…。 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） We gotta (do) = We have got to (do) 〜しなければいけない at all times 常に Boy （感嘆詞）まったく check out 確かめる、チェックしてみる worth a trip over there あそこまで行くだけの価値はある What’s your name? 名前は？ ※日常のコミュニケーションで相手の名前を尋ねる際は、Could I ask your name?などを使う。 What do you say? （提案の後で）どう？ without getting caught and yelled at 捕まって怒鳴りつけられることなく It’s a deal. わかった、決まり。（交渉成立） Here goes nothing. 当たって砕けろ、ダメ元だ。 Woah （感嘆詞）うわー。（元々は馬を止める時の「ドードー」にあたる） *** Script *** Picking Up a Girl Situation: In the library M: Hi there! W: (whispering) Hey, we’re at the library. We gotta stay quiet at all times. M: (starts to whisper) Oops. Sorry. Um… are you a freshman? It’s my first time seeing you here. W: Yeah. It’s actually my first time coming to the library too. Boy, this library sure is huge! M: I know. You should check out the West Library as well. It’s not as big as this one, but it’s still worth a trip over there. W: Thanks! I’ll surely check it out soon. M: By the way, I’m Hiroki. What’s your name? W: Mine’s Samantha. M: Wow, you have a beautiful name! I hope we can go out to a movie or something next time, what do you say? W: Well… if you do something impressive right now, I MIGHT say “yes”. M: Hey… I can show you one of my magic tricks! W: Magic tricks? Um… you gotta have something cooler to show me… I’m so tired of guys showing their magic to impress me. M: Oh, OK, OK.. let me think. How about if I shout here at the library without getting caught and yelled at by the librarian. Will you be impressed? W: Ha ha… That sounds so stupid. But… it’s a deal. M: Well, here goes nothing... “Samantha! Let’s go to a movie!” (loud voice) W: Woah. I’m pretty sure the librarian heard that, and is going to yell at you for it. Sorry, Hiroki. M: Maybe next time you should check what ID I’m wearing first! W: Hm? “Hiroki Tanaka, University Librarian”?! M: Yep. The librarian is NOT going to be yelling at you. Saturday night? 7 is OK? W: Ah! (Written by Mikael Kai Nomura)

Download MP3 先月お届けした前半に引き続き、「ドラマで英語を学ぼう」の新作"Adventure in the Philippines"の後半をお送りします。 フィリピンは美しいビーチリゾートに加え、近年では英語留学先としても人気があります。しかし海外ということで、安全に滞在するために気をつけておくべきこともあります。 　 [スクリプトは動画上にも表示されます] Adventure in the Philippines: 2 W: Woo! Today was tiring but it was fun! Thank you, Sky, for showing me around the museums and historical places. They were more interesting than what I expected. M: No problem, Satomi. Hey, are you sure you don’t need me to go with you until we get to your hotel? W: Nah, it’s alright! I love to walk alone. And I want to have my “me time” once in a while. M: OK, Satomi. Just be careful! The Philippines is more dangerous than you think. W: Sky, you always worry too much! And besides, I know karate! If a bad guy pops out, I’ll be kicking his butt before he even knows it! M: Well, OK, Karate Girl, see you tomorrow, then! W: Bye Sky! (Robber’s voice) M: Hey! W: Whoa! What do you want?! M: Can’t you see this? I have a gun. Give me your wallet and your phone! W: Oh! OK, OK! It’s in my bag! Please don’t hurt me!! M: OK then. Let me see your bag. W: Here you go! Just take everything you want! M: Ho ho… ANOTHER careless foreigner! What a good day for me!… Hey, I can’t find your phone or your wallet. Are they really here? (Sounds of police car sirens) M: Oh shit! It’s the police. I gotta get out of here! You were lucky, lady! W: That’s right! Run-away coward! Shoo, shoo, shoo!! (a little time passes) M (Sky): Hey Satomi, I TOLD you it’s dangerous! Good thing I forgot something. So I came back to you and saw the robber. That’s why I called the police! W: Oh, no! Sky, I had everything under control! I was going to knock out the robber! M: Oh Satomi, come on. I’ll go with you until your hotel. W: Hey, I was acting at first. It was a trap for the robber. I was gonna kick his butt while he was looking at my things inside my bag! M: OK, OK. Then maybe you could go to your hotel alone? W: No, I’m just joking, Sky. I’m sorry, I honestly thought I was about to die! You saved my life! Thank you, thank you! By the way, what was the thing that you forgot? M: I forgot to give you back your phone and your wallet. Both: Ha ha! Thank God we forgot! (bird sounds at a beach) M: As promised! Here we are at Boracay! W: Yahoo! After days of educational trips, I’m here now to have FUN!!! M: Before you have fun, Satomi, I prepared a test for you regarding all the details we discussed for the past two days! W: Please tell me you’re kidding… M: Ha ha! Yeah, I’m kidding. Have fun at the beach! W: Yeah! Come on Sky! Play with me. The water’s so cold. It’ so fun! M: It’s OK, Satomi. I love to play with the white sand more than with the water… W: Please, Sky. Let’s see who can stay longer under water! M: Hmm… I’m not sure about that… The water tastes so salty! W: Wait. Don’t tell me… you can’t swim? M: Umm… OK. I admit it. I can’t swim. W: What?! You live in the Philippines, which has wonderful beaches, and you tell me you can’t swim? Ha ha ha. That’s funny! M: Come on. Don’t laugh, Satomi! I went to swimming schools when I was a kid. I don’t know why I can’t swim. The teachers must have been bad. W: No problem, Sky. Let’s just make a big sand castle! M: Thanks! Here: have some “taho”. W: Uhm.. what’s that? M: It’s a famous dessert here in the Philippines. It’s a mixture of soy beans, caramel syrup, and tapioca. W: Wow, this tastes good! It’s called taho? M: Yeah. W: By the way, Sky, thank you for everything. I really had fun with lots of unforgettable experiences. I’m giving you this bracelet so that you won’t forget me, even when I go back to Japan. M: So, it’s time for you to go home already? But we just came here to Boracay, Satomi. (Helicopter sounds) W: Sorry, Sky. Here comes my helicopter. My boss just called. I have a mission to take care of! My country needs me! M: Wow, you are a superhero, like James Bond!? OK, Agent Satomi! Good luck and see you soon! W: Same to you Agent Sky! (Written by Mikael Kai Geronimo)

Download MP3 先月お届けした前半に引き続き、「ドラマで英語を学ぼう」の新作"Adventure in the Philippines"の後半をお送りします。 フィリピンは美しいビーチリゾートに加え、近年では英語留学先としても人気があります。しかし海外ということで、安全に滞在するために気をつけておくべきこともあります。 　 [スクリプトは動画上にも表示されます] Adventure in the Philippines: 2 W: Woo! Today was tiring but it was fun! Thank you, Sky, for showing me around the museums and historical places. They were more interesting than what I expected. M: No problem, Satomi. Hey, are you sure you don’t need me to go with you until we get to your hotel? W: Nah, it’s alright! I love to walk alone. And I want to have my “me time” once in a while. M: OK, Satomi. Just be careful! The Philippines is more dangerous than you think. W: Sky, you always worry too much! And besides, I know karate! If a bad guy pops out, I’ll be kicking his butt before he even knows it! M: Well, OK, Karate Girl, see you tomorrow, then! W: Bye Sky! (Robber’s voice) M: Hey! W: Whoa! What do you want?! M: Can’t you see this? I have a gun. Give me your wallet and your phone! W: Oh! OK, OK! It’s in my bag! Please don’t hurt me!! M: OK then. Let me see your bag. W: Here you go! Just take everything you want! M: Ho ho… ANOTHER careless foreigner! What a good day for me!… Hey, I can’t find your phone or your wallet. Are they really here? (Sounds of police car sirens) M: Oh shit! It’s the police. I gotta get out of here! You were lucky, lady! W: That’s right! Run-away coward! Shoo, shoo, shoo!! (a little time passes) M (Sky): Hey Satomi, I TOLD you it’s dangerous! Good thing I forgot something. So I came back to you and saw the robber. That’s why I called the police! W: Oh, no! Sky, I had everything under control! I was going to knock out the robber! M: Oh Satomi, come on. I’ll go with you until your hotel. W: Hey, I was acting at first. It was a trap for the robber. I was gonna kick his butt while he was looking at my things inside my bag! M: OK, OK. Then maybe you could go to your hotel alone? W: No, I’m just joking, Sky. I’m sorry, I honestly thought I was about to die! You saved my life! Thank you, thank you! By the way, what was the thing that you forgot? M: I forgot to give you back your phone and your wallet. Both: Ha ha! Thank God we forgot! (bird sounds at a beach) M: As promised! Here we are at Boracay! W: Yahoo! After days of educational trips, I’m here now to have FUN!!! M: Before you have fun, Satomi, I prepared a test for you regarding all the details we discussed for the past two days! W: Please tell me you’re kidding… M: Ha ha! Yeah, I’m kidding. Have fun at the beach! W: Yeah! Come on Sky! Play with me. The water’s so cold. It’ so fun! M: It’s OK, Satomi. I love to play with the white sand more than with the water… W: Please, Sky. Let’s see who can stay longer under water! M: Hmm… I’m not sure about that… The water tastes so salty! W: Wait. Don’t tell me… you can’t swim? M: Umm… OK. I admit it. I can’t swim. W: What?! You live in the Philippines, which has wonderful beaches, and you tell me you can’t swim? Ha ha ha. That’s funny! M: Come on. Don’t laugh, Satomi! I went to swimming schools when I was a kid. I don’t know why I can’t swim. The teachers must have been bad. W: No problem, Sky. Let’s just make a big sand castle! M: Thanks! Here: have some “taho”. W: Uhm.. what’s that? M: It’s a famous dessert here in the Philippines. It’s a mixture of soy beans, caramel syrup, and tapioca. W: Wow, this tastes good! It’s called taho? M: Yeah. W: By the way, Sky, thank you for everything. I really had fun with lots of unforgettable experiences. I’m giving you this bracelet so that you won’t forget me, even when I go back to Japan. M: So, it’s time for you to go home already? But we just came here to Boracay, Satomi. (Helicopter sounds) W: Sorry, Sky. Here comes my helicopter. My boss just called. I have a mission to take care of! My country needs me! M: Wow, you are a superhero, like James Bond!? OK, Agent Satomi! Good luck and see you soon! W: Same to you Agent Sky! (Written by Mikael Kai Geronimo)

Download MP3 Merry Christmas! 今年もクリスマスにまつわるエピソードでお楽しみください。今回はドイツのクリスマスのお話が登場します。日本とドイツでは、クリスマスの過ごし方はどのように異なるのでしょうか。 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） Boy うわあ put on a party パーティを催す find out 突き止める、知る label （動詞・発音注意）ラベルを貼る ingredients 材料、食材 What else am I supposed to do? 他にどうしろというんだ。 go out with ...と遊びに行く（=hang out） *** Script *** Christmas German Style Situation: Peter and Yuka talk at a Christmas party. M: Boy, this sure is a nice party! W: Yeah, the International Office sure knows how to put on a great party for us! They even have German Christmas cookies over there! M: Ho ho! Really? Do they taste as good as in Germany? I wanna find out! W: Is there really a difference? M: For a lot of food here in Japan, I’ve been a little disappointed because it’s labelled "German." But then it doesn’t taste the same to me. Probably other ingredients are used. W: I see. Situation: A couple of days later, outside of Peter’s apartment. W: Hey, Peter, do you have any plans for Christmas? M: No, not yet. Maybe I'm going to a bar with some friends. W: With friends to a bar? Why’s that? M: Well, what else am I supposed to do? If I was in Germany, I’d be with my family. W: So, you celebrate Christmas with your family in Germany? M: Yeah. W: Wow. M: Um… you look surprised. W: In Japan we young adults DON’T spend Christmas with our families. M: College students don’t spend Christmas with their families? Then, WHO do you go out with on Christmas? (Noisy male friends suddenly arrive.) M: Oh, look! My friends are here! Hi Gabriel! Hi Hans! Let’s watch the football game on TV! W: Ah! Men! Bye-bye, Peter! (Written by Gabriel Germann)