Little Prince- Chapter 10

Summary:

The tenth chapter is about that the little prince visited some asteroids closed to his planet. He wanted to be busy and to learn something. In the first asteroid, he met a king. The king regarded him as his citizen. The little prince's behavior was impolite, but the king forgave him. The little prince asked the king for a help , which he could see the sunset. The king told him that he could see the sunset when the time reached. The little prince felt a little bored and wanted to leave. The king wished that he could live here and entitled him to a minister of jutice and ambassador. The king gave him a task, but he didn't accept and went on his way.

Vocabulary:

vicinity (n.)-- the area around a particular place

monarch (n)-- a person who rules a country

intimidate (v.)--  to threaten

discreet (adj.)-- tactful

insubordination (n.)-- disobedience


Interesting Sentence:

" He had a great air of authority."

This sentence means He shouted much more loudly to authorize.


Questions:
1. Why is there only a rat in the first planet?

2.What does subject mean in this chapter?
 a. citizen
 b. topic
 c. thing
 d. substance

3. What does majestic mean?
 a. magnificent
 b. major
 c. dull
 d. tedious

Listening 2b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 14

Web address of listening activity:
http://www.esl-lab.com/radio/radiord1.htm

Listening exercises:

1. What service is being advertised?
A. home repair
B. food catering
C. carpet cleaning

2.Who is speaking in the commercial?
A. the salesperson
B. the carpet
C. the home owner

3. What is the regular cost of the service?
A. $22.95
B. $25.95
C. $29.95

4. What will new customers receive free of charge if they call now?
A. spot cleaner
B. silverware
C. wall hangings

5. What is the store's phone number?
A. 673-5010
B. 633-5100
C. 637-5001

Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. carpet cleaning
2. the carpet
3. $29.95
4. spot cleaner
5. 637-5001 

Answers to pre or post-listening questions:

I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What service businesses often advertise over the radio? What points are important to consider when making a radio commercial?

Answer:
Restaurants, hotels and department stores often advertise over the radio.
Adress,  name, information of activities and introductions are important.

Vocabulary Exercises:

Hey you! This is your carpet speaking. Helllooo! Hey, I take a real beating from you and your ________ 1 [ friends pets family ] everyday. The kids track _____2 [ mud dirt stains ] all over me, the dog leaves a bunch of fur balls everywhere. You ______3 [ made spilt dropped ] coffee the other day while entertaining guests, and your husband left a trail of potato chip crumbs from the sofa to the kitchen last night while watching the _______4 [ football  basketball  hockey ] game. Don't you think it's about time to give me a good cleaning?
Now pick up that phone and call Master Cleaners now. I see them on the TV all the time. They'll clean any three rooms for $29.95, and any ____________5 [ additional extra connecting ] hall is free. Plus, they'll throw in a free ________ 6 [ sample bottle container ] of their amazing stain remover. And if you call now, you'll receive a ________ 7 [ 5% 15% 50% ] discount off their already low prices. So come on! Give them a call at 637-5001, and make life for me a little easier. Uh, nice doggie, nice doggie . . .

Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. family
2. mud
3. spilt
4. football
5. connecting
6. bottle
7. 15%

Key Vocabulary [Top]

track (verb): bring inside something like dirt on your shoes

 bunch (noun): a large amount

 crumbs (noun): very small pieces of food

 throw in (verb): add, provide, include 

Little Prince- Chapter 9

Summary:

The ninth chapter is about that narrator knew the little prince exploited a migration of wild birds so that he could escape. Before leaving,  he tidied up his planet and cleared up the last baobab shoots. He said good-bye sadly to the flower and talked with it. The flower was sad as well, but it did not express in front of the little prince.

Vocabulary:

uproot (v.)-- to pull a plant out of the ground

reproach (n.)-- blame for sth. you have done

bewildered (adj.)-- confused 


Interesting Sentence:

"The little prince possessed two active volcanoes, which were very convenient for warming his breakfast."

This sentence means that the little prince owned two active volcanoes, and the volcanoes were like stoves to cook his breakfast conveniently.

Questions:

1.Why did the little prince want to escape?

2.What does irritating mean?
a. annoying
b. happy
c. irritable
d. surprize

Listening 2b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 13

Web address of listening activity:

http://www.esl-lab.com/pizza/pizzard1.htm

Listening exercises:

1. Which topping is NOT mentioned as one available from this pizza shop?
A. bacon
B. mushrooms
C. Italian chicken

2. What pizza does the man finally order?
A. pepperoni and green peppers on one half and Italian sausage and black olives on the other
B. pepperoni and Italian sausage on one half and green peppers and bacon on the other
C. pepperoni and mushrooms on one half and green peppers and Italian sausage on the other

3. What else does the man order with his pizza?
A. a salad and orange juice
B. bread sticks and a beverage
C. a drink and chicken sticks

4. What was the total of his order?
A. $15.19
B. $15.90
C. $15.99

5. What is the man's telephone number and address?
A. 3040 South 60 East at 340-1870
B. 1314 South 16 East at 340-1870
C. 1340 South 16 East at 340-1870

Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. Italian chicken
2. pepperoni and mushrooms on one half and green peppers and Italian sausage on the other
3. bread sticks and a beverage
4. $15.19
5. 1340 South 16 East at 340-1870


Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
 
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What are some of the questions you would ask or be asked when ordering a pizza by phone?

Answer:
I would ask: What is the taste of different pizzas in your restaurant? How many sizes are there in your restaurant? How mush is the pizza that I ordered?

I would be asked: What is your adress? What else would you like to eat?  Which kinds of pizzas do you want to order? 

Vocabulary Exercises:

Employee: Hello. Can I take your (1) order?
Customer: Yes. I'd like a large pepperoni pizza with (2)mushrooms and green peppers.
Employee: Would you like anything else?
Customer: Well, wait. Uh, can I make that a half-and-half pizza?
Employee: Sure. What would you like on each half?
Customer: Uh, what (3) toppings do you have?
Employee: Well, we have Italian sausage, ham, mushrooms, onions, pineapple, black (4)olives, green peppers, bacon, tomatoes, shrimp, clams, and squid.
Customer: Shrimp, clams, and squid!? What kind of pizza is that?
Employee: Uh, the manager spent some time (5)overseas [Oh.], and thinks his new seafood pizza will be a hit with customers, but to be honest, the "Swimmer's Special," as he calls it, is an (6) acquired taste.
Customer: Uh, I'll pass on the "Sink or Swim" special, but I'll have pepperoni and mushrooms on one half and green peppers and Italian sausage on the other. Oh, and could I get extra cheese on that pizza?
Employee: Alright. Would you care for any bread sticks or (7)  beverage with your order? [Well . . . I don't know.] Actually, we have a Friday night special going on right now [Oh!], and if you order any large pizza and drink, we'll throw in a free order of bread sticks, plus a three dollar (8) coupon for use with your next pizza order.
Customer: Huh, sure, why not. And what drink comes with the pizza?
Employee: Either apple or orange juice.
Customer: I'll take orange juice.
Employee: Okay. Your total comes to fifteen nineteen, which includes tax. [Okay.] And could I have your name?
Customer: Uh, yeah, Jay Han.
Employee: Huh? Did you say "Jay Hand"?
Customer: No, it's "Han." Actually, it's a Korean name, but many people have difficulty making it out. Hey, maybe I SHOULD change my name to "Hand."
Employee: Ah, names are important; don't change it. [Okay.] Oh, and your address and telephone number?
Customer: It's 1340 South 16 East, and the phone number is 340-1870 (three-four-zero-eighteen, seventy).
Employee: Okay. Let me repeat your order. A large half-and-half pizza. [Okay.] One half with pepperoni [Yeah.] and mushrooms and the other with Italian sausage and green peppers. [Yeah.] Orange juice and your free order of bread sticks. Jan "Han," not "Hand," [Yeah, that's right.] at 1340 South 16 East, 340-1817. Is that correct?
Customer: Everything (9) except for the phone number. It's 1870, not 1817.
Employee: Alright. Thanks for your order. It should arrive at your (10) doorstep in 30 minutes or less, or you'll receive a free small pizza with your next order. Customer: Great. Thanks.

 Score = 90%
Correct Answers:
1. order
2. mushrooms
3. toppings
4. olives
5. overseas
6. acquired
7. beverage
8. coupon
9. except
10. doorstep

Key Vocabulary [Top]

pepperoni (noun): a pork and beef sausage, sliced thinly for pizza

be a hit (verb): be popular

care for (verb): have a preference or liking for something

acquired taste (expression): a taste that takes time to get used to

beverage (noun): drink

throw in (verb): add

coupon (noun): a certificate used to receive money off on purchases

make something out (idiom): understand or figure out

Little Prince- Chapter 8

Summary:

The eighth chapter is about narrator knew that there were better simple flowers on the little prince's planet. One morning, the little prince discovered a special flower in the grass. And he talked with the flower. The flower tormented the little prince. It made him generate suspicions. The little prince did not know how to grow and love the flower.


Vocabulary:

miraculous (adj.)-- completely unexpected and very lucky

shelter (n.)-- protection from rain, danger or attack

yawn (v.)-- open mouth and breathe

twinge (n.)-- a sudden short feeling of unpleasant emotion

remorse (n.)-- the feeling of being extremely sorry for sth. wrong


Interesting Sentence:

"I believe it is breakfast time."

This sentence means the little prince watered the flower in the morning.

Questions:
1.Why does the little prince think the flower is complicated?

2.What does dazzling mean?
a. brilliant
b. blind
c. dull
d. bright

3.What does inconsequential mean?
a. trivial
b. consequential
c. important
d. significant

Listening 2b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 12

Web address of listening activity:

http://www.esl-lab.com/theft/theftrd1.htm


Listening exercises:

1. What was the man doing when he was robbed?
A. fishing by the stream
B. birdwatching in the park
C. coming home from work

2. What was the thief wearing?
A. a black striped dress
B. a light red sweaterC. tennis shoes

3. How tall was the thief?
A. about 170 cm
B. about 180 cm
C. about 190 cm

4. What did the thief take from the man?
A. his shoeB. his leather briefcase
C. his hat

5. Who is the "bearded woman"?
A. a man who dresses up like a woman
B. a woman who robs men in the park
C. a man who lives in the park

Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. coming home from work
2. a light red sweater
3. about 190
4. his shoe
5. a man who dresses up like a woman

Answers to pre or post-listening questions:

I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What images come to mind when you read the title of this conversation, "Personal Security: Theft in the Park"? What people might be involved: men, women, and/or children? What time of day is it? What is stolen? Write down your ideas.

Answer:
Men or women or men and women might be involved in the theft. They stole wallets, bags or purses in the park at night.

Vocabulary Exercises:

Man: Yes, I'd like to (1) report a theft.
Police Officer: Okay. Can you tell me exactly what happened.
Man: Well, I was walking home from work two days ago, enjoying the nature all around me . . . the birds, the frogs, the flowing stream . . . [Okay, Okay] when this woman (2)  knocked me right off my feet, grabbed my stuff, and ran off through the trees. [Hmm]. I was so surprised by the (3) ordeal that I didn't go after her.
Police Officer: Yeah. Can you describe the woman for me?
Man: Yeah. He was about a hundred and ninety centimeters tall . . .
Police Officer: Wait. You said a woman (4) robbed you.
Man: Well, I'm not really sure. [Hmm]. You see, the person was wearing a white and black polka dot dress, a light red sweater over it, and she . . . or he . . . was wearing a pair of basketball shoes.
Police Officer: Humm. What else can you tell me?
Man: Okay. Like I said, the person was about 190 centimeters tall, heavy (5) built, with long wavy hair. She . . . or he . . . was probably in his or her late 30's. I didn't get a good look at the person's (6)face , but well ... uh ....
Police Officer: What? Was there something (7) else?
Man: Well, the person . . . had a beard.
Police Officer: Ah! What was, uh, taken . . . exactly?
Man: Well, just my left shoe. Bizarre, isn't it?
Police Officer: Ah. The "bearded woman" has (8) struck again!
Man: The "bearded woman"?
Police Officer: Yeah. It's this man who dresses up like a woman and, for some (9) unknown reason, removes the left shoe from his victims. He's really quite (10) harmless, though, and he usually returns the shoe to the crime scene a couple of days later.
Man: Hey, he can keep my shoe, and I'll just take off my left shoe every time I walk through the park.

Score = 90%
Correct Answers:
1. report
2. knocked
3. ordeal
4. robbed
5. build
6. face
7. else
8. struck
9. unknown
10. harmless

Key Vocabulary [Top

ordeal (n.)-- a different or unpleasant experience

Little Prince- Chapter 7

Summary:

The seventh chapter is about the narrator knew another secret of the little prince's life on the fifth day. When the author repaired plane, he talked about relationship among a sheep, bushes, flowers and thorns with the little prince. The litter prince annoyed author and argued with author. The flowers in the litter prince's planet were very important. The little prince cried suddenly, and it made author generate different ideas.

Vocabulary:

naive (a.)-- innocent and simple

reassure (v.)-- to say or do sth. that make sb. less frightened or worried

muzzle (n.)-- the nose and mouth of an animal

toss(v.)-- to throw sth. lightly

abruptly (ad.)-- suddenly


Interesting Sentence:

" But if the sheep eats the flower, then for him it's as if, suddenly, all the stars went out."

This sentence means the flowers are very significant for the litter prince in his planet.


Questions:

Who is the redfaced gentleman?

Why does the narrator say a mushroom?

What does clumsy mean?
a. awkward
b. clever
c. clump
d. elegant

What does wipe mean?
a. contact
b. rub
c. wiper
d. drag

Little Prince- Chapter 6

Summary:

The sixth chapter is about the narrator began to understand the sad little life of the little prince. And they talked about sunsets.

Vocabulary:
twilight (n.)-- the period of time at the end of the day after the sun has gone down

Interesting Sentence:

"If you could fly to France in one minute,  you could watch the sunset."

This sentence means an assumption could achieve an idea.


Questions:

Why did not the little prince answer the narrator's question?

What does unfortunately mean? p18
a. unluckyly
b. fortune
c. luckly
d.fortunately

Listening 2b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 11

Web address of listening activity:

http://www.esl-lab.com/office/offrd1.htm


Listening exercises:

1. What is the man's name?
A. Russell
B. Randall
C. Ronald

2. From the conversation, how did the man probably find out about Dr. Carter?
A. He saw the office on his way home from work.B. A friend referred him to Dr. Carter's office.
C. He found Dr. Carter's number in the phone book.

3. What time does he schedule an appointment to see Dr. Carter?
A. Tuesday
B. Wednesday
C. Thursday

4. Why does the man want to see the doctor?
A. He hurt his knee when a tall ladder fell on him.
B. He injured his ankle when he fell from a ladder.C. He sprain his hand when he fell off the roof of his house.

5. What does the receptionist suggest at the end of the conversation?
A. The man should put some ice on his injury.
B. The man needs to come into the office right away.C. The man ought to take it easy for a few days.


Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. Ronald
2. He saw the office on his way home from work.
3. Thursday
4. He injured his ankle when he fell from a ladder.
5. The man needs to come into the office right away.

Answers to pre or post-listening questions:

I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What are some of the most common problems for which people go to a doctor when seeking medical advice and an examination? Do you ever look for medical advice or medication online?

Answer：
The doctor can always do some basic examines for patients and ask their past medical history.
I ever looked for medicial advice.

Vocabulary Exercises:

Receptionist: Dr. Carter's Office.
Ronald: Yes, I'd like to make an appointment to see Dr. Carter, please.
Receptionist: Is this your first (1) visit?
Ronald: Yes it is.
Receptionist: Okay. Could I have your name please?
Ronald: Yes. My name is Ronald Schuller.
Receptionist: And may I (2)ask  who referred you to our office?
Ronald: Uh, I drove past your office yesterday.
Receptionist: Okay. How about the day after tomorrow on Wednesday at 4:00 O'clock?
Ronald: Uh. Do you happen to have an (3)opening  in the morning? I usually pick up my kids from school around that time.
Receptionist: Okay. Um . . . how about Tuesday at 8:00 A.M. or Thursday at 8:15 A.M.?
Ronald: Uh, do you have anything (4)earlier , like 7:30?
Receptionist: No. I'm sorry.
Ronald: Well, in that case, Thursday would be fine.
Receptionist: Okay. Could I have your phone number please?
Ronald: It's 643-0547.
Receptionist: Alright. And what's the (5)nature  of your visit?
Ronald: Uh . . .
Receptionist: Yes sir.
Ronald: Well, to tell the truth, I fell from a (6)ladder  two days ago while painting my house, and I sprain my ankle when my foot landed in a paint can. I (7)suffered  a few scratches on my hands and knees, but I'm most concerned that the swelling in my ankle hasn't gone down yet.
Receptionist: Well, did you put ice on it immediately after this happened?
Ronald: Well yeah. I just (8)filled  the paint can with ice and . . .
Receptionist: And so after you removed the paint can . . . Sir, sir, Mr. Schuller, are you still there?
Ronald: Well that's part of the (9)problem. Uh, the paint can is still on my foot.
Receptionist: Look, Mr. Schuller. Please come in today. I don't think your (10)case can wait.

Correct Answers:
1. visit
2. ask
3. opening
4. earlier
5. nature
6. ladder
7. suffered
8. filled
9. problem
10. case

Score = 100%

Key Vocabulary [Top]

refer someone or something (verb): directed or pointed to

happen (verb): have the chance or possiblility of something

nature (noun): purpose

sprain (verb): twist suddenly

case (noun): special circumstances or situation

Little Prince- Chapter 5

Summary:

The fifth chapter is about the narrator stated that how he can know about somthing about the  little prince on the third day. And they talked about the affair of baobabs. The little prince gave author a advice to draw a elegant picture and he drew a big picture of baobabs.

Vocabulary:

sprout (v.)--to star to grow

tedious (a.)--lasting too long and not interesting

edification (n.)--the improvement of sb's mind.

Interesting Sentence:

"And if the planet is too small, and if there are too many baobabs, they make it burst into pieces."

This sentence means there are not enough spaces in the planet and there are a lot of baobabs, this kind of planet can destory the planet.

Questions:

1.Why was the planet where the litter prince live infested with baobabs?

2. What does catastrophe mean? P 16   
    a.  misfortune
    b.  fortune
    c.  accident
    d.  catalog

3. What does habitual mean? P 16   
    a.  inhabited
    b.  accustomed
    c.  unused
    d.  usual

4. What does urgency mean? P 16   
    a.  normal
    b.  agency
    c.  emergency
    d.  anxious

Listening 2b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 10

Web address of listening activity:

http://www.esl-lab.com/cut/cutrd1.htm

Listening exercises:

1. What is one service NOT included in the special price at the beauty salon?
A. a hair wash
B. a manicure, or nail trim
C. a massage

2. What does the customer do for a living?
A. He's an attorney.
B. He works in the health care industry.
C. He's employed as a town planner.

3. What is one problem that happens to the customer?
A. The beautician gets shampoo in his eyes.
B. The beautician accidently cuts the man's ear.
C. The treatment causes the man's hair to fall out.

4. The customer went to this beauty salon to improve his appearance for:
A. a business convention in town
B. a social event with clients
C. an interview for new employment

5. Why can't the customer complain directly to the manager?
A. The manager is dealing with another customer.
B. The manager is taking time off from work.
C. The manager is out to lunch.

Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. a manicure, or nail trim
2. He`s an attorney.
3. The beautician gets shampoo in his eyes.
4. an interview for new employment
5. The manager is taking time off from work.

Answers to pre or post-listening questions:

I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What kinds of services, besides a hair cut, can you receive at a beauty salon and barber shop? How is a barber shop different from a beauty palor or salon in your area? 

Answer:
I always have a haircut at a barber shop.
I think barber shop focus on haircut, however, beauty palor concentrate on hairdressing and skin care and so on.

Vocabulary Exercises:

Beautician: Hi. How can we help you today?
Customer: Yeah. I'd like to get my hair trimmed a little. Nothing (1) fancy . Just a basic trim.
Beautician: Well, can we interest you in today's special?
Customer: Um . . . No . . .
Beautician: We'll shampoo, cut, and (2) style your hair for one unbelievable low price of $9.99 (nine ninety-nine). Plus, we'll give you a clean shave and a back (3) massage to help you relax.
Customer: We'll I don't know. I don't have much time, and . . .
Beautician: Best service in town!
Customer: Okay, I'll have the complete service today, but as I said before, I just want to get my hair trimmed. A little off the top and sides. That's all. I mean, that's all.
Beautician: No problem. Relax. You're in good hands. Okay, here we go. Now, how does this thing work?
Customer: Huh? Wait. You know what you're doing, right?
Relax, sir, relax. I've been doing this for 10 [cough]. [Ten what?] Sit back and relax. So, what do you do for a living?
Customer: I'm a lawyer, specializing in workplace accidents, and I'm in town for an (4) interview for a new job, and . . .
Beautician: Oops.
Customer: What do you mean oops. Hey, can I see a mirror?
Beautician: Nothing to worry about, sir. Relax. I'm just making some (5) adjustment to the hair trimmer. There we are. Okay . . .
Customer: Ouch. That hurt. That really hurt! What are you doing?
Beautician: Nothing to worry about, sir. Relax.
Customer: That's what you just said a minute ago, and look at all of my hair on the floor. How much are you really cutting off? And where's a mirror?
Beautician: Oh. And time for the shampoo. Just (6) lean back, and we'll wash your hair away.
Customer: You mean what's left of it?
Beautician: Relax. [Your favorite word . . .] Relax.
Customer: Hey, you got shampoo in my eyes. I can't see. Where's the towel?
Beautician: Relax, sir, relax. I'm almost finished.
Customer: Yeah, just wait til I get finished with you!
Beautician: Okay, now let's dry your hair, put a little styling jell in it, and now style it with a blow dryer, and brush. Voila!
Customer: Hey, what happened to my hair? You butchered it! And what's left of my hair turned purple. What kind of (7) prank are you trying to pull here anyway? Are you even a licensed beautician?
Beautician: Well, sir. We offer a money-back (8) guarantee on all our work, so if you're not completely satisfied . . .
Customer: Satisfied? I'm anything but satisfied. I want to talk to the manager . . . now!
Beautician: I'm sorry, but he's on vacation, and he left me in charge, so if you . . .
Customer: How in the world am I supposed to go to my job interview looking like this? Forget it, forget it. Is there anyplace in this town that can give a (9) decent haircut and fix this damaage?
Beautician: Well, my brother works next door, and he offers a complete (10) package for . . . .
Customer: I know, nine, ninety-nine. I've had it. Forget I even asked

Score = 90%
Correct Answers:
1. fancy
2. style
3. massage
4. interview
5. adjustments
6. lean
7. prank
8. guarantee
9. decent
10. package

Key Vocabulary [Top]

trim (verb): cut just a little off

fancy (adjective): not plain, elaborate

massage (noun): the action of rubbing parts of the body to help with relaxation (also a verb)

Huh? (interjection): What?, showing slight surprise

adjustments (noun): small changes or modifications

lean back (also lean forward) (verb): to move the body backwards and down, recline

voila (interjection): an expression to indicate satisfied completion

butcher (verb): to kill, and in this case, to cut without care

in charge (adjective): in control

decent (adjective): nice, acceptable, proper