大城市小世界 Series 1 Episode 1 - Meeting Friends
时间：2018-12-03 作者：英语课 分类：英语听力 大城市小世界
Introduction
This support pack accompanies the audio 1 soap opera 'Big City Small World'.
Before you listen
Exercise 01
Match the words in the table to their definitions 2.
a. actually
b. anywhere
c. both
d. chance
e. complicated 3
f. counter
g. to interrupt
h. whatever
1. in any place
2. a flat surface in a shop or café where people are served
3. anything or everything
4. in fact, really
5. luck
6. to stop a person from speaking by saying or doing something
7. two people or things together
8. involving a lot of parts in a way that is difficult to understand
Johnny: Hello! Hello? Excuse me! Excuse me?
Olivia: Just sit down anywhere – they don’t have waiters in here!
Johnny: Oh, ok, is it ok if I sit here?
Olivia: Sure...but you’ll need to go to the counter if you want anything...
Johnny: Actually, I’m not really here to eat, or anything. I’m supposed to be meeting someone.
Olivia: Well, wait here long enough, most of London will come in...
Johnny: Sorry?
Olivia: Just joking.
Sarah: Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?
Olivia: I can’t see anyone!
Sarah: Sorry?
Olivia: Just joking. Go ahead, sit down.
Sarah: Thanks.
Olivia: You might be waiting a while if you sit here.
Sarah: Sorry?
Olivia: There are no waiters here – people usually just go up to the counter and order whatever they want.
Sarah: Oh...well...I’m just supposed to be meeting someone here actually...
Olivia: Not him, by any chance?
Sarah: Who?
Olivia: This guy here!
Johnny: Hello!
Sarah: Oh. No...
Johnny: No...I am waiting to meet someone...but not you! Where are you from, anyway?
Sarah: Well, I live in London now, but I’m originally from Shanghai.
Johnny: Thought so! I’m from Hong Kong.
Olivia: Sorry to interrupt..but who are you both waiting for?
Johnny: I’m waiting for my friend Harry 5...
Sarah: ...and I’m waiting for my friend Magda...
Olivia: How interesting!
Johnny: Erm...why’s that interesting?
Olivia: Because Harry and Magda are both friends of mine as well, and right now I’m waiting for both of them too...and here they are!
All: Hello
Olivia: Let’s make this easier - I’m Olivia!
Johnny: I’m Johnny. I’m a friend of...
Harry: ...mine. He’s a friend of mine. I’m Harry.
Sarah: Ok! I’m Sarah, and I’m a friend of...
Magda: ...mine! I’m Magda. Nice to meet you!
Olivia: This is complicated, isn’t it? Shall I get some tea? I think we’ll need a big pot, this might take some time. So, how do we all know each other..?
After listening
Exercise 02
Put these events in the correct order
1. Johnny greets Sarah.
2. Harry and Magda arrive.
3. Johnny asks if he can sit at Olivia’s table.
4. Olivia suggests ordering some tea.
5. Sarah arrives.
6. Olivia is surprised to learn that Harry and Magda are coming to the café.
7. Olivia tells Johnny that it’s a self-service café.
8. Johnny mentions his friend Harry.
Exercise 03
Decide whether these statements are true or false
1. The café is a popular place.
2. Sarah is a friend of Olivia’s.
3. Sarah is waiting for Harry.
4. Johnny is from Shanghai.
5. Olivia knows Harry and Magda.
6. Olivia introduces herself.
Exercise 04
Fill the gaps 6 with someone or anyone
1. I’m supposed to be meeting ……………
2. Is ……………. sitting here?
3. I can’t see …………….
4. We use "………………" in affirmative sentences.
5. We use "……………" for negatives and questions.
Note! Somebody and anybody are synonyms 7 of someone and anyone!
Exercise 05
Choose the correct option; a, b or c.
1. I need ………… to the bank.
a to go b go c going
2. She’s supposed ………… arriving tomorrow.
a be b to be c being
3. We’re waiting ………… Julia.
a to meet b meet c for meeting
4. Shall I ………… some drinks?
a to get b getting c get
5. He’s waiting for …………
a both them b the both of them c both of them
6. Where are you …………?
a both of living b both living c living both
7. People ………… go to that café.
a usually b are used c are usually
8. Let’s make the situation …………
a easier b easyer c more easy
Answers
Exercise 01
1. b; 2. f; 3. h; 4. a; 5. d; 6. g; 7. c; 8. e
Exercise 02
3. Johnny asks if he can sit at Olivia’s table; 7. Olivia tells Johnny that it’s a self-service café; 5. Sarah arrives; 1. Johnny greets Sarah; 8. Johnny mentions his friend Harry; 6. Olivia is surprised to learn that Harry and Magda are coming to the café; 2. Harry and Magda arrive; 4. Olivia suggests ordering some tea
Exercise 03
1. True; 2. False (they haven’t met before); 3. False (She’s waiting for Magda); 4. False (He’s from Hong Kong); 5. True; 6. True
Exercise 04
1. someone; 2. anyone; 3. anyone; 4. someone; 5. anyone
Exercise 05
1. a; 2. b; 3. a; 4. c; 5. c; 6. b; 7. a; 8. a
- Often,the meeting is recorded on audio or video media for later reference.通常这种会议会以视频或者音频形式记录下来，供以后查阅。
- You don't even have to pay for audio programs.你大可不必为自己听这些节目付费。
- Write clear definitions in order to avoid ambiguity. 释义要写清楚以免产生歧义。
- Definitions in this dictionary are printed in roman type. 这本词典里的释义是用罗马体印刷的。
- The poem is so complicated that I cannot make out its meaning.这首诗太复杂，我理解不了它的意思。
- This is the most complicated case I have ever handled.这是我所处理过的最为复杂的案子。
- A transcript of the tapes was presented as evidence in court.一份录音带的文字本作为证据被呈交法庭。
- They wouldn't let me have a transcript of the interview.他们拒绝给我一份采访的文字整理稿。
- Today,people feel more hurried and harried.今天，人们感到更加忙碌和苦恼。
- Obama harried business by Healthcare Reform plan.奥巴马用医改掠夺了商界。