Lesson 38 Nobody Answered the Phone

Jay and Rita are brother and sister. Rita: Hi, Jay, where did you go last night? Jay : I stayed home. Rita: But I called you many times. Nobody answered the phone. Jay : That's impossible. Rita: Oh! Mom probably forgot to pay the phone bill again. 没人

Lesson 39 Homesickness

After my graduation, I went to Beijing to further my studies. I lived there for three years. At first, I was happy, but later, I was frustrated and depressed. I was homesick all the time. Although the

Lesson 27 Jack and His Dog

Jack seldom gets together with his friends. He usually stays at home with his pet dog, Lucky. They sometimes go for long walks in the park. Although Jack is often alone, he is never lonely. He always

Lesson 25 My Father

My father does the same thing every morning. He gets up at six o'clock. He washes, brushes his teeth and combs his hair. Then, he puts on his clothes and eats breakfast. At six-thirty he listens to th

Lesson 29 Poor Dick

There are holes in Dick's shoes. He needs new shoes. Dick doesn't want cheap shoes. He wants expensive shoes, but he doesn't have any money. He needs a job. He is looking for one, but he isn't having

Lesson 44 She Had a Bad Cold

Mary: Where were you yesterday? Jack: I was at home. In fact, I was taking care of Sally. Mary: What's wrong with her? Jack: She had a bad cold. Mary: Is she getting better? Jack: Yes. Thanks. 她患了重感冒 玛丽：你昨天在哪里? 杰克：我

Lesson 34 Let's Go to a Disco

Peter: Hi, Paula! What are you doing? Paula: Nothing special. Peter: Let's do something together. Paula: Do you have anything in mind? Peter: Let's go to a disco. Paula: Great! Can your handsome brother come, too? 咱们到迪斯科舞厅去 彼得：嗨

Lesson 57 The Elephant and the Whale

The biggest and strongest animal on land is the elephant. The largest and heaviest animal in the sea is the whale. It's also the biggest eater in the world. It eats a ton of food a day. It looks like

Lesson 59 My Best Friend

My best friend is the most thoughtful person in the world. When I'm sad, he is the most sympathetic. When I'm sick, he is the most concerned. When I'm in trouble, he is the most helpful. In fact, he i

Lesson 47 Be Polite

Everyone should be polite. Polite people show good manners. Moreover, they are popular. On the other hand, rude people are looked down upon. Rudeness shows poor education. Therefore, why not be polite

Lesson 88 You Need a Vacation

Shirley: What's the matter, Luke? You look stressed out. Luke : I'm under a lot of pressure at work. Shirley: You need a long vacation. Luke : I know, but I really don't have the time. 你需要度个假 雪莉：卢克，你怎么了?你看来像是受

Lesson 117 Time Flies

Time is precious. Nobody can afford to waste time. Once time has gone by, it will never return. You can never turn the clock back. Time passes very quickly. In fact, people say time flies. Time and ti

Lesson 95 A Balanced Diet

Some people eat to live, but there are others who live to eat. To live a long and healthy life, we must learn to have a balanced diet. A balanced diet simply means a bit of everything. A diet which in

Lesson 81 A Heavy Price to Pay

Tom's father died of lung cancer. He couldn't stop smoking. He tried quitting several times. However, whenever he saw someone smoking, he couldn't resist lighting up. In the end, he gave up trying, it

Lesson 82 Smoking Isn't Allowed

Betty is at the movies. Usher: Would you mind putting out your cigarette? Betty: I'll just finish smoking this one, OK? Usher: Smoking isn't allowed in movie theaters. Betty: Oh, I'm sorry. 不准吸烟 贝蒂正在看电影。 引座员：请你把烟

Lesson 75 Michael's Dream

Michael wanted to be a musician, but his mother wanted him to be a doctor. Michael didn't want to make his mother feel sad, so he decided to obey her. Rather than play music, he studied medicine. Unfo

Lesson 73 Joe's Restaurant

Joe is learning how to cook. He has to learn because he wants to start a small restaurant. His mother is teaching him. She used to be a chef at a big restaurant, With her help, he ought to have no pro

Lesson 79 Showing Off

Many people are fond of showing off. They always insist on footing the bill when they are out with friends. They always think of impressing people with their wealth. They seem to think that money can

Lesson 107 The Secret of Longevity

Hong Ying, who comes from Guangdong, is known as the oldest person in China. She is 122 years old. Although she can hardly hear, her voice is loud and clear. In fact, she is still full of life. What's

Lesson 115 Wait and See

cliff and Bonnie have known each other for two years. They have talked about getting married since last year. Cliff has already decided that Bonnie is the right girl for him. However, Bonnie has not r