25. Restaurant Dos and Don'ts P156

When you want to eat at a Western restaurant, you should first consider making a reservation. If not, you risk having to wait for a long time for a table. When eating, the Japanese and some Chinese ar

30. Yes, Sir p.194

The teacher wakes me up from my dream. T: Get up, you lazybones! M: Oh… sorry, sir, I must have fallen asleep. T: You bet. And we could see you shaking like a leaf. M: Really? Wow! Thank goodness I

29. Just a Dream p.188

One day I was at home listening to music when suddenly I felt a pain in my neck. As I tried to turn my head, I head my neck crack. I got the fright of my life. I was so scared that I could feel my leg

36. The Sex Maniac p.237

Randy is consoling his friend Steve, whose girl friend has just left him. R: Come on, Steve. No point in crying over spilt milk. S: I shouldn't have let her go. R: Forget her. There're plenty of fish

赖世雄中级美国英语51.Thanksgiving p.348

Thanksgiving which falls on the fourth Thursday of November, is one of the biggest American holidays. This holiday started in the early 1600's after settlers arrived in America. These people who came

28. Going on a Diet p.184

Little Johnny is talking to his mother. J: How come you always make me do things I don't want to? M: What do you mean? J: Well, for instance, you always force me to eat steaks, pork chops and chicken,

赖世雄中级美国英语 42. Roast Beef p.282

Both Charlene and Robert are librarians. Charlene is from America and Robert is from Australia. Four days after they met face to face for the first time, they got married.

45. Tough Guys Do Dance p.301

Not only is Thai boxing violent but it is also bloody. Yet it involves the arts of dance and music. It is both ugly and beautiful at the same time. That's why it's so exciting to watch. Thai boxing wa

48. Fast Food, Slow Service p.324

Tess is a cashier at a fast-food restaurant. Michael is a customer in a hurry. T: Good afternoon, sir. How are you today? M: Save it,, lady. Just get me a burger and fries. T: Would you care for a dri

49. Stop Snoring! P.329

Millions of families have trouble falling asleep. Do you know why? There's someone in the family who has a snoring problem. The problem can be quite serious. In some cases, couples have to sleep in se

46. Anything for a Kiss p.310

Martin and Sally have just watched Thai Boxing. M: How did you like the fight, Sally? S: I found it not only too violent but also very brutal. M: You're right. It's amazing how the fighters can take n

47. Fast-food Talk p.315

Though it is generally accepted that junk food is not healthful, American fast-food restaurants are popping up all over the world. These restaurants are for people who are always in a rush. If they do

50. Laser Cures Snoring p.343

A mother and son are talking. S: I can't stand Dad's snoring anymore, mom. I didn't sleep a wink last night. M: I understand. Neither did I. But what can we do? S: I read in a magazine that there's so

53. Monkeying Around p.361

Thai people believe that keeping monkeys happy brings good luck. So every year there's a day on which they have a special treat for monkeys called the Annual Monkey Feast. Hundreds of monkeys come fro

52. A Thanksgiving Get-together p.357

Larry, who is from Taiwan, is studying in America. His classmate, Sue, who is American, is having a Thanksgiving Day party at her house. S: Hi, Larry. Are you doing anything for Thanksgiving? L: I don

23. Earthquake Survival Tips P140

Would you know what to do during a really big earthquake? Experts have looked into the matter carefully. It may be worth your while to look over the following tips they have for us. If the ground begi

38. That's Fashion p.249

Andy and Jess are at a fashion designer's party. A: My God, Jess. What's that on Betty's head? J: Beats me. How weird! I think it's a new kind of hat. A: Oh, really? If you ask me, it's more like a bi

35. A Sense of Security p.227

Some people take the view that sometimes in life we have to take chances in order to make progress. I admire such people. It certainly takes courage to take risks. Maybe it's due to my upbringing, but

126 Wanna Dance?

Candy goes to Dan's casual party. Dan's her American friend. (C=Candy; D=Dan) C: Hi, Dan! D: Hi, Candy! Glad you could make it. C: I wouldn't miss your party for the world. D: Thanks for the complimen

125 Partying with Foreigners

Partying is fun.But have you ever been invited to a party by a foreigner? What should you wear? Should you bring anything? If so,what? Don't worry. Today we are going to give you some tips about party