Web address of listening activity:
http://www.esl-lab.com/trouble/troublerd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. What is the relationship between Greg and Cindy?
A. They are coworkers.
B. They used to go out together.
C. They are family.
2. Where did the man first run into trouble?
A. outside of Cindy's house
B. inside a club named Palace
C. at the city zoo
3. What happened while the man was trying to get away from Butch?
A. The car almost crashed off the road.
B. The man attempted to steal the car.
C. The man jumped on top of the car.
4. Where is the man at the time of this phone call?
A. at home
B. in a restroom
C. in his car
5. What does the man say he should have done that evening instead?
A. He should have done his homework.
B. He ought to have relaxed and read a book.
C. He should have washed his clothes.
Score = 80%
Correct answers1. They are family.
2. outside of Cindy's house
3. The car almost crashed off the road.
4. in a restroom
5. He should have washed his clothes.
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
Finding pen friends (pen pals) or developing good friendships, either through online dating or talking with friends, can be an important part of a happy life. However, in dating relationships, what kinds of difficulties and problems can arise? What are the best ways to learn to solve such situations? What dating tips can you think of to ensure good relationships?
Answer:
Different personalities , appearances and some behaviors.
Do not have high hope when you want to meet each other.
Be yourself when your are dating. It represents respect.
Vocabulary Exercises:
Greg: Hey, sorry, I can't come to the phone now. Just leave a message . . .
[Beep]
Dave: Greg, greg. Where in the world are you? Hey, man. I'm in hot water, and it's all your (1)fault! I thought you said Cindy was single and available!! Man, were you wrong!! You should have told me that your sis had just broken up with a seven-foot gorilla named Butch. I mean the guy is huge, and he caught me dropping her off at her place, and he nearly (2)strangled me before I could get in my car. And the guy's dog. You might have warned me about his (3)vicious beast dog. The thing nearly ripped off my arm.
Well, once I (4)pealed of their driveway, the (5)maniac started (6)chasing me in his monster truck and nearly ran me off the road. And man, you could have told me that your car didn't have much gas 'cause it ran out in the (7)middle of this dark parking lot, and I'm now hiding in the men's room of the gas station. Now, pick up the phone . . . pick it up , . . . Oh, no I can hear the guy outside and . . . hey, and your phone is going dead . . . Ah, man . . . you might have told me that thing couldn't hold a (8)charge . . . Ah man . . . I should have stayed home and done the (9)laundry . . . I shouldn't have listened to your (10)wacky idea of going out tonight . . . Greg, greg? Where are you?
Score = 70%
Correct Answers:
1. fault
2. strangled
3. vicious
4. pealed
5. maniac
6. chasing
7. middle
8. charge
9. laundry
10. wacky
Key Vocabulary [Top]
be in hot water (idiom): be in serious trouble
vicious (adjective): something causing great physical or emotional pain through aggressive actions
or behavior, dangerous
peal out (phrasal verb): to accelerate a vehicle very quickly
maniac (noun): a person who acts in a wild or uncontrollable way
run off (phrasal verb): to force or drive off
hide (verb): to prevent from being seen or discovered
wacky (adjective): crazy, irrational, or silly
2010年11月30日星期二
2010年11月25日星期四
Listening 2b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 27
Web address of listening activity:
http://www.esl-lab.com/repairs/repairsrd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. What one possible problem was NOT mentioned about the man's car?
A. a stopped-up fuel line
B. a grimy carburetor
C. a bad accelerator
2. Why can't the car's problem be diagnosed very easily?
A. The mechanic is not available to assess the problem.
B. The car is an older model that the mechanic hasn't seen before.
C. The mechanic doesn't have the proper tools to check the problem.
3. Today, how much would labor be per hour for the car owner in this conversation?
A. $50
B. $75
C. $125
4. Why will it be so expensive for the man to get his car fixed?
A. His car will require extensive repairs that will take a lot of time.
B. Special custom-made parts must be ordered from out of town.
C. He must pay higher fees because he isn't a resident of that area.
5. What day is it in the conversation?
A. Friday
B. Saturday
C. Sunday
Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. a bad accelerator
2. The mechanic is not available to assess the problem.
3. $125
4. He must pay higher fees because he isn't a resident of that area.
5. Friday
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What are some common car problems that require special maintenance or repair? What has been your experience in getting your car repaired? If you need to get a new car due to a car accident, how can you secure a car loan to pay for your new vehicle? Where would you turn for car rentals while your own vehicle is being repaired?
Answer:
I think some common car problems are that security system, tires and exhaust system.
I don't have a car. So I don't have any experiences in getting a car repaired.
I think I can find the insurance company which gives my car insurances.
I will find a reputable car rental comapny.
Vocabulary Exercises:
Mechanic: What can we do for you today?
Car Owner: Uh, hi. Yes, I'm having a problem with my car, and it doesn't seem to run right. I mean every time I start it up, the engine runs for a minute or so, (1) sputters like it isn't getting enough gas, and then dies.
Mechanic: Hmmm. Okay. Let's open the (2) hood , and let's take a look . . . Okay, start her up.
(Engine starting . . .]
Okay, Okay. Shut her off. Hmmm. [So . . .] Let me look at the book here . . . [It] sounds like a possible (3) fuel line, a dirty carburetor, bad alternator, or even a weak battery.
Car Owner: So, which one is it?
Mechanic: Uhh. Difficult to say. Let me try this . . . Uh, alright . . . You need to talk to the mechanic.
Car Owner: The mechanic! So, who are you?
Mechanic: Well, I'm the (4)assistant, and I've only been here on the job for two days.
Car Owner: So, why didn't you tell me that in the first place? I mean, I wouldn't have (5) wastedall this time!
Mechanic: You didn't ask.
Car Owner: Okay, so how much is it going to cost?
Mechanic: Ah. Difficult to say. [That's what you said about the last thing!] Are you a local or from out of town?
Car Owner: I'm just passing through, and this is the only place for miles. [Yeah, that's right.] Man, can't you see my license (6)plate? [Sure did!]
Mechanic: Okay. The out-of-town rate. Let's see. Okay, here we go. If it's a fuel line, that'll be $100 . . . No, no, That's the local rate. Here, $200 for the pre-screening check, $150 for parts, plus or minus $100, and $75 an hour for labor. Oh, oh yeah. Today's a holiday, so labor is actually $50 more per hour.
Car Owner: Huh? Those prices are (7)outrageous, and what holiday is it today?
Mechanic: Oh, it's the local pumpkin festival.
Car Owner: Ah, come on. I can't believe this. Of all my luck, my car (8)breaks down in an out-of-the-way town [That's right.], and it'll cost an arm and a leg to get my car fixed.
Mechanic: Ah, we'll take care of you. Just bring the car back on Tuesday so Mike, our mechanic, can take a look at your car.
Car Owner: Why not today? It's only 11:00 a.m.!
Mechanic: Ahh, we close at 11:30 a.m. on holidays, and we're closed tomorrow and Sunday, and we're closed the following day as well.
Car Owner: I can't wait that long! I need my car (9) repaired now.
Mechanic: Well, next week is the best we can do, but you can talk to Mike at the Pumpkin Festival.This town will (10) grow on you. [Ah, man!]
Score = 80%
Correct Answers:
1. sputters
2. hood
3. fuel
4. assistant
5. wasted
6. plate
7. outrageous
8. breaks
9. repaired
10. grow
Key Vocabulary [Top]
sputter (verb): make consecutive explosive noises
carburetor (noun): part of the engine that mixes air with gasoline vapor before combustion
alternator (noun): a generator that produces electrical current
outrageous (adjective): very expensive
out-of-the-way (adjective): remote or far from populated areas
cost an arm and a leg (idiom): be very expensive, outrageous
http://www.esl-lab.com/repairs/repairsrd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. What one possible problem was NOT mentioned about the man's car?
A. a stopped-up fuel line
B. a grimy carburetor
C. a bad accelerator
2. Why can't the car's problem be diagnosed very easily?
A. The mechanic is not available to assess the problem.
B. The car is an older model that the mechanic hasn't seen before.
C. The mechanic doesn't have the proper tools to check the problem.
3. Today, how much would labor be per hour for the car owner in this conversation?
A. $50
B. $75
C. $125
4. Why will it be so expensive for the man to get his car fixed?
A. His car will require extensive repairs that will take a lot of time.
B. Special custom-made parts must be ordered from out of town.
C. He must pay higher fees because he isn't a resident of that area.
5. What day is it in the conversation?
A. Friday
B. Saturday
C. Sunday
Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. a bad accelerator
2. The mechanic is not available to assess the problem.
3. $125
4. He must pay higher fees because he isn't a resident of that area.
5. Friday
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What are some common car problems that require special maintenance or repair? What has been your experience in getting your car repaired? If you need to get a new car due to a car accident, how can you secure a car loan to pay for your new vehicle? Where would you turn for car rentals while your own vehicle is being repaired?
Answer:
I think some common car problems are that security system, tires and exhaust system.
I don't have a car. So I don't have any experiences in getting a car repaired.
I think I can find the insurance company which gives my car insurances.
I will find a reputable car rental comapny.
Vocabulary Exercises:
Mechanic: What can we do for you today?
Car Owner: Uh, hi. Yes, I'm having a problem with my car, and it doesn't seem to run right. I mean every time I start it up, the engine runs for a minute or so, (1) sputters like it isn't getting enough gas, and then dies.
Mechanic: Hmmm. Okay. Let's open the (2) hood , and let's take a look . . . Okay, start her up.
(Engine starting . . .]
Okay, Okay. Shut her off. Hmmm. [So . . .] Let me look at the book here . . . [It] sounds like a possible (3) fuel line, a dirty carburetor, bad alternator, or even a weak battery.
Car Owner: So, which one is it?
Mechanic: Uhh. Difficult to say. Let me try this . . . Uh, alright . . . You need to talk to the mechanic.
Car Owner: The mechanic! So, who are you?
Mechanic: Well, I'm the (4)assistant, and I've only been here on the job for two days.
Car Owner: So, why didn't you tell me that in the first place? I mean, I wouldn't have (5) wastedall this time!
Mechanic: You didn't ask.
Car Owner: Okay, so how much is it going to cost?
Mechanic: Ah. Difficult to say. [That's what you said about the last thing!] Are you a local or from out of town?
Car Owner: I'm just passing through, and this is the only place for miles. [Yeah, that's right.] Man, can't you see my license (6)plate? [Sure did!]
Mechanic: Okay. The out-of-town rate. Let's see. Okay, here we go. If it's a fuel line, that'll be $100 . . . No, no, That's the local rate. Here, $200 for the pre-screening check, $150 for parts, plus or minus $100, and $75 an hour for labor. Oh, oh yeah. Today's a holiday, so labor is actually $50 more per hour.
Car Owner: Huh? Those prices are (7)outrageous, and what holiday is it today?
Mechanic: Oh, it's the local pumpkin festival.
Car Owner: Ah, come on. I can't believe this. Of all my luck, my car (8)breaks down in an out-of-the-way town [That's right.], and it'll cost an arm and a leg to get my car fixed.
Mechanic: Ah, we'll take care of you. Just bring the car back on Tuesday so Mike, our mechanic, can take a look at your car.
Car Owner: Why not today? It's only 11:00 a.m.!
Mechanic: Ahh, we close at 11:30 a.m. on holidays, and we're closed tomorrow and Sunday, and we're closed the following day as well.
Car Owner: I can't wait that long! I need my car (9) repaired now.
Mechanic: Well, next week is the best we can do, but you can talk to Mike at the Pumpkin Festival.This town will (10) grow on you. [Ah, man!]
Score = 80%
Correct Answers:
1. sputters
2. hood
3. fuel
4. assistant
5. wasted
6. plate
7. outrageous
8. breaks
9. repaired
10. grow
Key Vocabulary [Top]
sputter (verb): make consecutive explosive noises
carburetor (noun): part of the engine that mixes air with gasoline vapor before combustion
alternator (noun): a generator that produces electrical current
outrageous (adjective): very expensive
out-of-the-way (adjective): remote or far from populated areas
cost an arm and a leg (idiom): be very expensive, outrageous
2010年11月24日星期三
Listening 2b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 26
Web address of listening activity:
http://www.esl-lab.com/car-accident/car-accidentrd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. Where did the car accident take place?
A. in front of the house
B. in the parking lot at the store
C. at the post office
2. Which factor did NOT contribute to the accident?
A. excessive speed
B. a faulty car mechanism
C. some obstructions in the car
3. Why is the girl really upset?
A. She wrecked her friend's car.
B. She doesn't have money to repair the car.
C. She won't have a car to drive over the weekend.
4. What is her dad's original solution to her predicament?
A. He offers to help pay for the repairs.
B. Her dad volunteers to drive her where she needs to go.
C. He suggests she invite friends over to eat.
5. How is the situation finally resolved?
A. The girl decides to go camping the following week instead.
B. The girl invites friends over instead for a pizza party.
C. The father reluctantly loans his car.
Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. in front of the house
2. excessive speed
3. She won`t have a car to drive over the weekend.
4. He suggests she invite friends over to eat.
5. The father reluctantly loans his car.
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What are some of the major factors that lead to car accidents and what can be done to deal with these causes?
Answer:
The major factors are that overspeeding, running the red right and driving after alcohol.
The police can make them pay for fine and give them serious advices.
Vocabulary Exercises:
Man: Honey. Do you know what time Katie will be home?
Woman: Uh, she should be here any minute. She took the car to pick up something from the store.
Man: Okay, I was just a little worried that . . . Man, what was that? Oh, no. The car! She drove over the (1)mailbox and hit a tree in the front yard. Ah, the car!
Woman: Well, just don't stand there blabbing all day. Let's go out and see if Katie's okay.
Man: Ah, my car.
Woman: Honey, are you okay?
Daughter: Oh, mom. I'm so sorry. I can't (2)believe this is happening.
Man: Oh, my car!
Woman: Forget your car!
Man: Driving with the cell phone. I know.
Daughter: It wasn't that at all. Don't (3) jump to conclusions.
Man: Oh, yeah.
Daughter: Dad . . . uh, mom. It's not like that at all. I mean, as I was pulling into the (4)driveway, something rolled from under the seat and got stuck under the brake pedal . . . the gas pedal . . . I, I don't know, and I couldn't stop the car. And then I accidentally hit the gas when I wanted to brake, and I hit the mailbox.
Woman: Uh, I think I know what the problem was. Honey, did you put those golf balls away like I told you? The ones YOU put under the driver's seat . . . the ones I told you would get in the way.
Man: Man, I thought I got those.
Daughter: Plus, Mom, the windshield wipers on the car didn't work, so I couldn't see very well in the rain.
Woman: Didn't you get those fixed?
Man: Uh, I've been meaning to get those (5)repaired.
Daughter: And mom. I was going to use the car this weekend to go (6)camping with my friends, but now my plans are ruined. My friends are going to hate me. What am I going to do?
Woman: Hon, yeah, what IS your daughter going to do? It appears that it's mainly your (7)fault for the accident and that she's in such a jam.
Man: My fault? Hey, why don't you just (8)invite your friends over for pizza? I'll buy.
Daughter: Mom, we've been planning this weekend for months. I need a car.
Woman: Hon.
Man: What? I mean, man, what a predicament! That's tough.
Woman: I think what your dad is trying to say is that you can take his new Jeep.
Daughter: Yeah, (9)awesome.
Man: What?
Daughter: Yes!
Man: Wait, not my new Jeep. I don't even have 500 miles on it.
Daughter: Four-wheeling through the mud, over big rocks and in deep ruts in the road . . . if there IS a road.
Man: Ah.
Woman: You love your daughter, don't you?
Man: Ask me after she returns from the trip.
Daughter: Ah, Dad. I'm going to call my friends to let them know of the good news. Thanks, Dad, I knew I could count on you.
Man: Yeah, but make sure wrecking the car doesn't become a (10)routine activity.
Daughter: Dad!
Score = 100%
Correct Answers:
1. mailbox
2. believe
3. jump
4. driveway
5. repaired
6. camping
7. fault
8. invite
9. awesome
10. routine
Key Vocabulary [Top]
blab (verb): talk too much about unimportant things, some of which might be private matters
jump to conclusions (idiom): form an opinion without all the facts and evidence
pull into (phrasal verb): move into a spot like a parking space or driveway
ruin (verb): spoil or destroy something completelybe in a jam (idiom): be in a difficult situation
tough (adjective): difficult or unfortunate
awesome (adjective): very good, impressive
count on (phrasal verb): depend on
wreck (verb): completely destroy or ruin
http://www.esl-lab.com/car-accident/car-accidentrd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. Where did the car accident take place?
A. in front of the house
B. in the parking lot at the store
C. at the post office
2. Which factor did NOT contribute to the accident?
A. excessive speed
B. a faulty car mechanism
C. some obstructions in the car
3. Why is the girl really upset?
A. She wrecked her friend's car.
B. She doesn't have money to repair the car.
C. She won't have a car to drive over the weekend.
4. What is her dad's original solution to her predicament?
A. He offers to help pay for the repairs.
B. Her dad volunteers to drive her where she needs to go.
C. He suggests she invite friends over to eat.
5. How is the situation finally resolved?
A. The girl decides to go camping the following week instead.
B. The girl invites friends over instead for a pizza party.
C. The father reluctantly loans his car.
Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. in front of the house
2. excessive speed
3. She won`t have a car to drive over the weekend.
4. He suggests she invite friends over to eat.
5. The father reluctantly loans his car.
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What are some of the major factors that lead to car accidents and what can be done to deal with these causes?
Answer:
The major factors are that overspeeding, running the red right and driving after alcohol.
The police can make them pay for fine and give them serious advices.
Vocabulary Exercises:
Man: Honey. Do you know what time Katie will be home?
Woman: Uh, she should be here any minute. She took the car to pick up something from the store.
Man: Okay, I was just a little worried that . . . Man, what was that? Oh, no. The car! She drove over the (1)mailbox and hit a tree in the front yard. Ah, the car!
Woman: Well, just don't stand there blabbing all day. Let's go out and see if Katie's okay.
Man: Ah, my car.
Woman: Honey, are you okay?
Daughter: Oh, mom. I'm so sorry. I can't (2)believe this is happening.
Man: Oh, my car!
Woman: Forget your car!
Man: Driving with the cell phone. I know.
Daughter: It wasn't that at all. Don't (3) jump to conclusions.
Man: Oh, yeah.
Daughter: Dad . . . uh, mom. It's not like that at all. I mean, as I was pulling into the (4)driveway, something rolled from under the seat and got stuck under the brake pedal . . . the gas pedal . . . I, I don't know, and I couldn't stop the car. And then I accidentally hit the gas when I wanted to brake, and I hit the mailbox.
Woman: Uh, I think I know what the problem was. Honey, did you put those golf balls away like I told you? The ones YOU put under the driver's seat . . . the ones I told you would get in the way.
Man: Man, I thought I got those.
Daughter: Plus, Mom, the windshield wipers on the car didn't work, so I couldn't see very well in the rain.
Woman: Didn't you get those fixed?
Man: Uh, I've been meaning to get those (5)repaired.
Daughter: And mom. I was going to use the car this weekend to go (6)camping with my friends, but now my plans are ruined. My friends are going to hate me. What am I going to do?
Woman: Hon, yeah, what IS your daughter going to do? It appears that it's mainly your (7)fault for the accident and that she's in such a jam.
Man: My fault? Hey, why don't you just (8)invite your friends over for pizza? I'll buy.
Daughter: Mom, we've been planning this weekend for months. I need a car.
Woman: Hon.
Man: What? I mean, man, what a predicament! That's tough.
Woman: I think what your dad is trying to say is that you can take his new Jeep.
Daughter: Yeah, (9)awesome.
Man: What?
Daughter: Yes!
Man: Wait, not my new Jeep. I don't even have 500 miles on it.
Daughter: Four-wheeling through the mud, over big rocks and in deep ruts in the road . . . if there IS a road.
Man: Ah.
Woman: You love your daughter, don't you?
Man: Ask me after she returns from the trip.
Daughter: Ah, Dad. I'm going to call my friends to let them know of the good news. Thanks, Dad, I knew I could count on you.
Man: Yeah, but make sure wrecking the car doesn't become a (10)routine activity.
Daughter: Dad!
Score = 100%
Correct Answers:
1. mailbox
2. believe
3. jump
4. driveway
5. repaired
6. camping
7. fault
8. invite
9. awesome
10. routine
Key Vocabulary [Top]
blab (verb): talk too much about unimportant things, some of which might be private matters
jump to conclusions (idiom): form an opinion without all the facts and evidence
pull into (phrasal verb): move into a spot like a parking space or driveway
ruin (verb): spoil or destroy something completelybe in a jam (idiom): be in a difficult situation
tough (adjective): difficult or unfortunate
awesome (adjective): very good, impressive
count on (phrasal verb): depend on
wreck (verb): completely destroy or ruin
2010年11月23日星期二
Little Prince- Chapter 27
Summary:
The twenty-seventh chapter is about that narrator had never told the story about him and little prince during the six years. Author's friends saw author and felt very happy. Narrator ever felt sad and felt consoled. Narrator knew the little prince went back to his planet. When author drew a sheep which little prince wanted to get, author could imagine what happened in little prince's planet. Sometimes author could imagine how the little prince protected his flower. And sometimes author could imagine that little prince forgot to protect his flower or the sheep disappeared. All that happened between narrator and little prince were a great mystery. For reader, they love little prince. And for narrator, he thought everything was different and changing. Sometimes children could understand what was important.
Vocabulary:
distracted (a.)-- unable to pay attention to sb. or sth. because you are worried or thinking about
strap (n.)-- a strip of leather or other material that is used to fasten sth.
Interesting Sentence:
"The little prince puts his flower under glass, and he keeps close watch over his sheep."
This sentence means that little prince can focus on his sheep in order to protect his flower.
Questions:
1. Why does the author not tell this story before six years?
2. What does fatigue mean?
a. tiredness
b. weakness
c. boredom
d. fatality
The twenty-seventh chapter is about that narrator had never told the story about him and little prince during the six years. Author's friends saw author and felt very happy. Narrator ever felt sad and felt consoled. Narrator knew the little prince went back to his planet. When author drew a sheep which little prince wanted to get, author could imagine what happened in little prince's planet. Sometimes author could imagine how the little prince protected his flower. And sometimes author could imagine that little prince forgot to protect his flower or the sheep disappeared. All that happened between narrator and little prince were a great mystery. For reader, they love little prince. And for narrator, he thought everything was different and changing. Sometimes children could understand what was important.
Vocabulary:
distracted (a.)-- unable to pay attention to sb. or sth. because you are worried or thinking about
strap (n.)-- a strip of leather or other material that is used to fasten sth.
Interesting Sentence:
"The little prince puts his flower under glass, and he keeps close watch over his sheep."
This sentence means that little prince can focus on his sheep in order to protect his flower.
Questions:
1. Why does the author not tell this story before six years?
2. What does fatigue mean?
a. tiredness
b. weakness
c. boredom
d. fatality
Listening 2b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 25
Web address of listening activity:
http://www.esl-lab.com/expense/expenserd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. To whom is the man speaking?
A. his friend
B. his sister
C. his mom
2. Which sentence would identify the man's current situation?
A. He has a lot of expenses including student loans.
B. He has a decent job, but he's looking for a new one.
C. He's in debt and is trying to borrow money.
3. How would you describe the man's apartment?
A. a small place with a nice view of the city
B. a spacious apartment that includes cable TV
C. an apartment downtown with free parking
4. Which sentence best describes the man's dining practices?
A. He tries to go out to eat every night.
B. He doesn't know how to cook very well.
C. He prefers to eat alone.
5. What does the woman suggest the man do at the end of the conversation?
A. He should be careful when using his credit cards.
B. He ought to get rid of his car to save money.
C. He should stop spending money on entertainment.
Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. his sister
2. He`s in debt and is trying to borrow money.
3. a small place with a nice view of the city
4. He doesn`t know how to cook very well.
5. He ought to get rid of his car to save money.
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What are common monthly expenses for a student living on their own, including student or car loans? How about a family of four? Write a list of your expenses, figure out how much money you spend on each area, and what percentage of your income pays for each.
Answer:
The common monthly expenses for a student living on their own are that fees of eating food, fees of living on campous or living off campous and purchase fees.
Vocabulary Exercises:
Ron: Uh, could I borrow a few bucks until payday? I'm a little (1)strapped for cash.
Nancy: Uh, yeah, I guess, but I'm pinching pennies myself, and you still (2)owe me $20 from last week. And mom and your friend Ron said you borrowed money from them this past week. [Oh, yeah.] How ARE things going anyway?
Ron: Well, not very well. To be honest, I'm really in the (3)hole, and I can't seem to make ends meet these days.
Nancy: What do you mean? I thought you landed a great job recently, so you must be loaded.
Ron: Well, I do have a job, but I've used my credit cards to pay off a lot of things recently, but now, I can't seem to pay the money off.
Nancy: Uh, do you have a (4) budget? I mean, how do you keep track of your income and expenses?
Ron: Well, when my money runs out, I come to you. Of course. [Great!] No, but I guess I should have some financial plan.
Nancy: Well, let me see if I can help you. How much money do you spend on your apartment?
Ron: Uh, I pay $890 on rent for the studio apartment downtown . . . not including (5)utilities and cable TV. But the place has an awesome view of the city.
Nancy: Uh, $890! Why are you paying through the nose for such a small place when you could find a cheaper one somewhere outside of the downtown area?
Ron: Yeah, I guess.
Nancy: Okay. How much money do you spend on food a month?
Ron: Hmmm. I'm not really sure. I think I spend around $600. [$600?!] Well, I go out to eat at least four times a week, so those expenses add up. I just don't enjoy eating alone, and I don't have a (6) knack for cooking like you do.
Nancy: Well, I can understand that, but perhaps you ought to buy some microwaveable meals you could prepare at home.
Ron: Well, I guess I could.
Nancy: And entertainment?
Ron: Well, I spend a few dollars here and there on basketball and movie tickets, a concert or two, and ballroom dance lessons.
Nancy: Uh, exactly how much do you spend on all of these? Just a "few" dollars?
Ron: Well, oh . . . about $400 or so.
Nancy: Or so? No wonder you're having money problems. You can't just blow your money on things like that! And what about transportation?
Ron: Oh, I (7)commute to work everyday in my new sports car, but I got a great deal, and my monthly payments are only $450. Come outside and take a look. We can go for a spin!
Nancy: No, I've heard enough. You've got to (8) curb your spending, or you'll end up broke. I suggest you get rid of your credit cards, cut back on your entertainment expenses, and sell your car. Take public transportation from now on.
Ron: Sell my car?! I can't date without a car. What am I going to say? "Uh, could you meet me downtown at the bus stop at 7:00?" Come on!
Nancy: And you need to create a budget for yourself and (9)stick to it, and start with paying off your bills, starting with me. You owe me $50 dollars.
Ron: Fifty dollars! Wait, I only borrowed $20 from you last week. How did you come up with $50?
Nancy: Financial (10)consulting fees. My advice is at least worth $30!
Score = 80%
Correct Answers:
1. strapped
2. owe
3. hole
4. budget
5. utilities
6. knack
7. commute
8. curb
9. stick
10. consulting
Key Vocabulary [Top]
buck (noun): dollar
be strapped for cash (idiom): have no money available
pinch pennies (idiom): be careful with money
in the hole (idiom): in debt
make ends meet (idiom): make enough money to live
land (verb): find
be loaded (adjective): having a lot of money
budget (noun): a financial plan of expenses and income
keep track of (idiom): keep a record of
run out (phrasal verb): use up or exhaust
utilities (noun): services provided by gas, power, and water companies
pay through the nose (idiom): pay an excessive amount of money
knack (verb): a special way or ability of doing something
blow (verb): spend thoughtlessly or wastefully; throw away
commute (verb): travel back and forth between work and home
curb (verb): lessen or reduce
http://www.esl-lab.com/expense/expenserd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. To whom is the man speaking?
A. his friend
B. his sister
C. his mom
2. Which sentence would identify the man's current situation?
A. He has a lot of expenses including student loans.
B. He has a decent job, but he's looking for a new one.
C. He's in debt and is trying to borrow money.
3. How would you describe the man's apartment?
A. a small place with a nice view of the city
B. a spacious apartment that includes cable TV
C. an apartment downtown with free parking
4. Which sentence best describes the man's dining practices?
A. He tries to go out to eat every night.
B. He doesn't know how to cook very well.
C. He prefers to eat alone.
5. What does the woman suggest the man do at the end of the conversation?
A. He should be careful when using his credit cards.
B. He ought to get rid of his car to save money.
C. He should stop spending money on entertainment.
Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. his sister
2. He`s in debt and is trying to borrow money.
3. a small place with a nice view of the city
4. He doesn`t know how to cook very well.
5. He ought to get rid of his car to save money.
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What are common monthly expenses for a student living on their own, including student or car loans? How about a family of four? Write a list of your expenses, figure out how much money you spend on each area, and what percentage of your income pays for each.
Answer:
The common monthly expenses for a student living on their own are that fees of eating food, fees of living on campous or living off campous and purchase fees.
Vocabulary Exercises:
Ron: Uh, could I borrow a few bucks until payday? I'm a little (1)strapped for cash.
Nancy: Uh, yeah, I guess, but I'm pinching pennies myself, and you still (2)owe me $20 from last week. And mom and your friend Ron said you borrowed money from them this past week. [Oh, yeah.] How ARE things going anyway?
Ron: Well, not very well. To be honest, I'm really in the (3)hole, and I can't seem to make ends meet these days.
Nancy: What do you mean? I thought you landed a great job recently, so you must be loaded.
Ron: Well, I do have a job, but I've used my credit cards to pay off a lot of things recently, but now, I can't seem to pay the money off.
Nancy: Uh, do you have a (4) budget? I mean, how do you keep track of your income and expenses?
Ron: Well, when my money runs out, I come to you. Of course. [Great!] No, but I guess I should have some financial plan.
Nancy: Well, let me see if I can help you. How much money do you spend on your apartment?
Ron: Uh, I pay $890 on rent for the studio apartment downtown . . . not including (5)utilities and cable TV. But the place has an awesome view of the city.
Nancy: Uh, $890! Why are you paying through the nose for such a small place when you could find a cheaper one somewhere outside of the downtown area?
Ron: Yeah, I guess.
Nancy: Okay. How much money do you spend on food a month?
Ron: Hmmm. I'm not really sure. I think I spend around $600. [$600?!] Well, I go out to eat at least four times a week, so those expenses add up. I just don't enjoy eating alone, and I don't have a (6) knack for cooking like you do.
Nancy: Well, I can understand that, but perhaps you ought to buy some microwaveable meals you could prepare at home.
Ron: Well, I guess I could.
Nancy: And entertainment?
Ron: Well, I spend a few dollars here and there on basketball and movie tickets, a concert or two, and ballroom dance lessons.
Nancy: Uh, exactly how much do you spend on all of these? Just a "few" dollars?
Ron: Well, oh . . . about $400 or so.
Nancy: Or so? No wonder you're having money problems. You can't just blow your money on things like that! And what about transportation?
Ron: Oh, I (7)commute to work everyday in my new sports car, but I got a great deal, and my monthly payments are only $450. Come outside and take a look. We can go for a spin!
Nancy: No, I've heard enough. You've got to (8) curb your spending, or you'll end up broke. I suggest you get rid of your credit cards, cut back on your entertainment expenses, and sell your car. Take public transportation from now on.
Ron: Sell my car?! I can't date without a car. What am I going to say? "Uh, could you meet me downtown at the bus stop at 7:00?" Come on!
Nancy: And you need to create a budget for yourself and (9)stick to it, and start with paying off your bills, starting with me. You owe me $50 dollars.
Ron: Fifty dollars! Wait, I only borrowed $20 from you last week. How did you come up with $50?
Nancy: Financial (10)consulting fees. My advice is at least worth $30!
Score = 80%
Correct Answers:
1. strapped
2. owe
3. hole
4. budget
5. utilities
6. knack
7. commute
8. curb
9. stick
10. consulting
Key Vocabulary [Top]
buck (noun): dollar
be strapped for cash (idiom): have no money available
pinch pennies (idiom): be careful with money
in the hole (idiom): in debt
make ends meet (idiom): make enough money to live
land (verb): find
be loaded (adjective): having a lot of money
budget (noun): a financial plan of expenses and income
keep track of (idiom): keep a record of
run out (phrasal verb): use up or exhaust
utilities (noun): services provided by gas, power, and water companies
pay through the nose (idiom): pay an excessive amount of money
knack (verb): a special way or ability of doing something
blow (verb): spend thoughtlessly or wastefully; throw away
commute (verb): travel back and forth between work and home
curb (verb): lessen or reduce
2010年11月21日星期日
Little Prince- Chapter 26
Summary:
The twenty-sixth chapter is about that after narrator finished repairing his engine, he went to see the little prince. When narrator reached, he saw little prince sitting on the top of a ruin and talking. But author didn't know whom the little prince talk to. when the narrator came to little prince and found that little prince talked to a yellow snake, the little prince had been bitten by the snake. The snake left the ruin when it saw the author. Narrator caught little prince in his arms in time and discovered little prince' face was very white. Author realized the situation was very serious and talked to the little prince. Narrator was surprised when he knew that little prince learnt about he had repaired his engine. Little prince said he would leave and narrator felt sad. Narrator said he could help little prince draw his sheep. When little prince smiled sadly, narrator realized that he would be more frightened. Narrator wanted to hear little prince's laughing. And the little prince didn't answer narrator's questions. Narrator used case of the flower, case of the water and case of star to cheer up little prince and make him laugh. When little prince wanted to know why narrator said his laughing was narrator's present and little prince had stars like nobody else, author told little prince all the reasons and meanings. When little prince got answers and heard narrator's consolation, he laughed again and again. Narrator told little prince something about the snake. At that night, little prince left without sound and narrator didn't found. When narrator heard what little prince said, narrator did answer nothing. And little prince cried at that time. Little prince said to narrator that little prince wanted to leave alone and little sat down because of fear. Little prince told something about his flower to narrator. And narrator sat down as well. When little prince took a step, narrator couldn't move. At that time, a yellow flash close to little prince's ankle and kept him motionless for an instant. And little prince fell in the sands without crying out.
Vocabulary:
faint (adj.)-- that cannot be clearly heard
moisten (v.)-- to make sth slightly wet
irreparable (adj.)-- too bad to repair or put right
Interesting Sentence:
" He remained motionless for an instant"
This sentence means little prince had not any behaviors in a very short time.
Questions:
1. What is the yellow flash? Does it have a kind of underlying meaning?
2. What does nasty mean?
a. awful
b. serious
c. dirty
d. strict
The twenty-sixth chapter is about that after narrator finished repairing his engine, he went to see the little prince. When narrator reached, he saw little prince sitting on the top of a ruin and talking. But author didn't know whom the little prince talk to. when the narrator came to little prince and found that little prince talked to a yellow snake, the little prince had been bitten by the snake. The snake left the ruin when it saw the author. Narrator caught little prince in his arms in time and discovered little prince' face was very white. Author realized the situation was very serious and talked to the little prince. Narrator was surprised when he knew that little prince learnt about he had repaired his engine. Little prince said he would leave and narrator felt sad. Narrator said he could help little prince draw his sheep. When little prince smiled sadly, narrator realized that he would be more frightened. Narrator wanted to hear little prince's laughing. And the little prince didn't answer narrator's questions. Narrator used case of the flower, case of the water and case of star to cheer up little prince and make him laugh. When little prince wanted to know why narrator said his laughing was narrator's present and little prince had stars like nobody else, author told little prince all the reasons and meanings. When little prince got answers and heard narrator's consolation, he laughed again and again. Narrator told little prince something about the snake. At that night, little prince left without sound and narrator didn't found. When narrator heard what little prince said, narrator did answer nothing. And little prince cried at that time. Little prince said to narrator that little prince wanted to leave alone and little sat down because of fear. Little prince told something about his flower to narrator. And narrator sat down as well. When little prince took a step, narrator couldn't move. At that time, a yellow flash close to little prince's ankle and kept him motionless for an instant. And little prince fell in the sands without crying out.
Vocabulary:
faint (adj.)-- that cannot be clearly heard
moisten (v.)-- to make sth slightly wet
irreparable (adj.)-- too bad to repair or put right
Interesting Sentence:
" He remained motionless for an instant"
This sentence means little prince had not any behaviors in a very short time.
Questions:
1. What is the yellow flash? Does it have a kind of underlying meaning?
2. What does nasty mean?
a. awful
b. serious
c. dirty
d. strict
2010年11月19日星期五
Listening 2b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 24
Web address of listening activity:
http://www.esl-lab.com/cellphone/cellphonerd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. What reason does the girl give for needing a cellphone?
A. She can use it to check her email.
B. She can call family in case of an emergency.
C. She can make cheaper long-distance calls with it.
2.What is one major feature of the calling plan?
A. 1000 anytime minutes
B. unlimited weekday minutes
C. 1000 free weekday minutes
3. What is the term of service for this plan?
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 9 months
4. Why does the girl suggest that her father buy a new car too?
A. Their current car is in bad shape, and it doesn't look good.
B. The cellphone's power supply won't work in an older car.
C. Their car isn't big enough to ride in with all her friends.
5. What do customers receive when they purchase the cellphone mentioned in the conversation?
A. a cellphone adapter for the car
B. money back for buying the phone
C. other cellphone accessories
Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. She can call family in case of an emergency.
2. 1000 free weekday minutes
3. 6 months
4. Their current car is in bad shape, and it doesn't look good.
5. money back for buying the phone
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
Cell phones, or mobile phones, are becoming more popular around the world as a preferred form of communication, but can you find a cheap calling plan that will fit your budget? What do you look for when deciding on a cell phone or a phone carrier (e.g., cost of phone, number of minutes a month, cancellation fees, etc.)?
Answer:
I think I can find a cheap calling plan that will fit my budget.
I will look for information of different cell phone company. These information include cost of phone, number of minutes a month, cancellation fees, internet fees, different plans of cell phones and so on.
Vocabulary Exercises:
Daughter: Dad. You love me, don't you?
Father: Of course, I do. Why do you ask . . . Ah, what's on your (1)mind?
Daughter: Well, I saw this great (2)offer for a free cell phone here in the newspaper, and . . .
Father: Free? Nothing's ever free.
Daughter: Well, the phone is free . . . after a $50 mail-in (3)rebate.
Father: Ah, so that's the (4)catch. And why do you need a cell phone anyway?
Daughter: Dad. All my friends have one, and I can use it to call you in case the car breaks down.
Father: Ah, I don't know. There are always so many (5)fees.
Daughter: But the monthly (6)charge for this service is only $29.99, with 1,000 free weekday minutes nationwide, and unlimited weekend minutes. Plus, unlimited, anytime minutes for anyone using the same service.
Father: I don't know.
Daughter: And you can roll over the extra minutes to the next month instead of just (7)losing them. What do you think of that?
Father: Yeah, but what is the (8)term of the service agreement?
Daughter: It's only for six months.
Father: But what if you (9)cancel early?
Daughter: Um . . . Ah, there's a cancellation fee of $200, but with . . .
Father: Two hundred (10)bucks!
Daughter: Yeah, but you won't have to worry about me while I'm driving the new car.
Father: New car? What new car?
Daughter: The new car you'll need to buy so I can use the cell phone. I mean, what's is gonna look like if I'm using a cell phone in our old lemon.
Father: Teenagers. What'll they think of next?
Score = 100%
Correct Answers:
1. mind
2. offer
3. rebate
4. catch
5. fees
6. charge
7. losing
8. term
9. cancel
10. bucks
Key Vocabulary [Top]
rebate (noun): a refund of part of all of the amount paid
catch (noun): a hidden drawback or disadvantage
in case (adverb): in the event that
fee (noun): cost, the amount of money you have to pay for something
charge (noun, also a verb): fee, the amount of money you have to pay for something or (as a verb),
require someont to pay money for a product or service
nationwide (adverb and adjective): happening around the nation or country
roll over (phrasal verb): transfer or carry over
term (noun): period of time
lemon (noun): a defective automobile
http://www.esl-lab.com/cellphone/cellphonerd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. What reason does the girl give for needing a cellphone?
A. She can use it to check her email.
B. She can call family in case of an emergency.
C. She can make cheaper long-distance calls with it.
2.What is one major feature of the calling plan?
A. 1000 anytime minutes
B. unlimited weekday minutes
C. 1000 free weekday minutes
3. What is the term of service for this plan?
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 9 months
4. Why does the girl suggest that her father buy a new car too?
A. Their current car is in bad shape, and it doesn't look good.
B. The cellphone's power supply won't work in an older car.
C. Their car isn't big enough to ride in with all her friends.
5. What do customers receive when they purchase the cellphone mentioned in the conversation?
A. a cellphone adapter for the car
B. money back for buying the phone
C. other cellphone accessories
Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. She can call family in case of an emergency.
2. 1000 free weekday minutes
3. 6 months
4. Their current car is in bad shape, and it doesn't look good.
5. money back for buying the phone
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
Cell phones, or mobile phones, are becoming more popular around the world as a preferred form of communication, but can you find a cheap calling plan that will fit your budget? What do you look for when deciding on a cell phone or a phone carrier (e.g., cost of phone, number of minutes a month, cancellation fees, etc.)?
Answer:
I think I can find a cheap calling plan that will fit my budget.
I will look for information of different cell phone company. These information include cost of phone, number of minutes a month, cancellation fees, internet fees, different plans of cell phones and so on.
Vocabulary Exercises:
Daughter: Dad. You love me, don't you?
Father: Of course, I do. Why do you ask . . . Ah, what's on your (1)mind?
Daughter: Well, I saw this great (2)offer for a free cell phone here in the newspaper, and . . .
Father: Free? Nothing's ever free.
Daughter: Well, the phone is free . . . after a $50 mail-in (3)rebate.
Father: Ah, so that's the (4)catch. And why do you need a cell phone anyway?
Daughter: Dad. All my friends have one, and I can use it to call you in case the car breaks down.
Father: Ah, I don't know. There are always so many (5)fees.
Daughter: But the monthly (6)charge for this service is only $29.99, with 1,000 free weekday minutes nationwide, and unlimited weekend minutes. Plus, unlimited, anytime minutes for anyone using the same service.
Father: I don't know.
Daughter: And you can roll over the extra minutes to the next month instead of just (7)losing them. What do you think of that?
Father: Yeah, but what is the (8)term of the service agreement?
Daughter: It's only for six months.
Father: But what if you (9)cancel early?
Daughter: Um . . . Ah, there's a cancellation fee of $200, but with . . .
Father: Two hundred (10)bucks!
Daughter: Yeah, but you won't have to worry about me while I'm driving the new car.
Father: New car? What new car?
Daughter: The new car you'll need to buy so I can use the cell phone. I mean, what's is gonna look like if I'm using a cell phone in our old lemon.
Father: Teenagers. What'll they think of next?
Score = 100%
Correct Answers:
1. mind
2. offer
3. rebate
4. catch
5. fees
6. charge
7. losing
8. term
9. cancel
10. bucks
Key Vocabulary [Top]
rebate (noun): a refund of part of all of the amount paid
catch (noun): a hidden drawback or disadvantage
in case (adverb): in the event that
fee (noun): cost, the amount of money you have to pay for something
charge (noun, also a verb): fee, the amount of money you have to pay for something or (as a verb),
require someont to pay money for a product or service
nationwide (adverb and adjective): happening around the nation or country
roll over (phrasal verb): transfer or carry over
term (noun): period of time
lemon (noun): a defective automobile
2010年11月16日星期二
Listening 2b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 23
Web address of listening activity:
http://www.esl-lab.com/adsense/adsenserd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. Who is the developer of the program, Adsense?
A. a major search engine
B. a marketing sales company
C. a money funding institution
2. Website owners can make money with Adsense by:
A. promoting the ad service to others companies.
B. placing ads for other companies on their site.
C. selling their products through this online ad store.
3. How are the ads distributed?
A. in email or mailing lists
B. through online news groups
C. on Websites
4. Which point about Adsense was NOT addressed in the news report?
A. You can tailor the look and feel of the ads to suit your needs.
B. You are paid based on the number of times people click on the ad.
C. You can see how your account is doing by viewing statistics online.
5. What should you do before you sign up for an account?
A. Read the Terms of Service.
B. Check your Website ranking.
C. Determine if Adsense is cost effective for you.
Score = 80%Correct answers:
1. a major search engine
2. placing ads for other companies on their site.
3. on Websites
4. You are paid based on the number of times people click on the ad.
5. Read the Terms of Service.
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
Have you ever heard of Adsense? If not, it is one service that allows you to make money online. However, what questions or concerns do you have about making money using the Internet? Is it safe and effective? How do affiliate marketing programs work Write down your ideas before you listen to this short news program on Adsense. This news program is not affiliated at all with the actual program, but only provided as information.
Answer:
No, I have not. How can I open a shop online? Shall I need to pay for charges to the website?
I think it may be safe and effective. I will find a credible marketing program to join in and talk about concrete conditions with a company which I want to cooperate with.
Vocabulary Exercises:
Welcome to today's news (1)segment, highlighting business opportunities on the Internet. One such opportunity is a (2)program called Adsense from the major search engine, Google. Basically, Adsense is a simple and easy way for Website owners to place (3)discreet ads on their sites as a means of earning income. You simply insert certain lines of code and then receive a certain percentage of resulting (4)income.
What is so nice about this program is that it is very simple and straightforward to implement and (5)maintain. Here are some points you should keep in mind.
First, the program is free to join.
Next, you only have to add a snippet of code to each page to (6) display the ads.
Also, Google serves up ads on your pages that are relevant to your site's content. These ads can also (7) enhance the content and substance of your own pages.
Also, the ads are less noticeable (and (8)annoying) than pop-up or pop-under ads, and you can customize the look, feel, and placement of the ads.
Furthermore, you don't have to deal with advertisers since Google manages the entire program.
Finally, an online log-in area gives you statistics as to the performance of your (9)account.
As you can see, the Adsense program can be (10)beneficial to both sides in allowing advertisers to spread the word about their products and services, while Websites who display the ads can earn money to support their own businesses or interests. Visit the Google Website and read the Terms of Service to learn more about this program and see if Adsense is right for you.
Score = 90%
Correct Answers:
1. segment
2. program
3. discreet
4. income
5. maintain
6. display
7. enhance
8. annoying
9. account
10. beneficial
Key Vocabulary [Top]
discreet (adjective): careful not to attract attention or cause embarrassment
means (noun): method or way
straightforward (adjective): simple, direct, and clear
implement (verb): put into action
relevant (adjective): having some connection to a certain subject
enhance (verb): improve or make better
annoying (adjective): making you feel bothered by or unhappy with something
customize (verb): change something to make it more appropriate or suitable for you
spead the word (idiom): tell or announce something to a lot of people
display (verb): show
http://www.esl-lab.com/adsense/adsenserd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. Who is the developer of the program, Adsense?
A. a major search engine
B. a marketing sales company
C. a money funding institution
2. Website owners can make money with Adsense by:
A. promoting the ad service to others companies.
B. placing ads for other companies on their site.
C. selling their products through this online ad store.
3. How are the ads distributed?
A. in email or mailing lists
B. through online news groups
C. on Websites
4. Which point about Adsense was NOT addressed in the news report?
A. You can tailor the look and feel of the ads to suit your needs.
B. You are paid based on the number of times people click on the ad.
C. You can see how your account is doing by viewing statistics online.
5. What should you do before you sign up for an account?
A. Read the Terms of Service.
B. Check your Website ranking.
C. Determine if Adsense is cost effective for you.
Score = 80%Correct answers:
1. a major search engine
2. placing ads for other companies on their site.
3. on Websites
4. You are paid based on the number of times people click on the ad.
5. Read the Terms of Service.
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
Have you ever heard of Adsense? If not, it is one service that allows you to make money online. However, what questions or concerns do you have about making money using the Internet? Is it safe and effective? How do affiliate marketing programs work Write down your ideas before you listen to this short news program on Adsense. This news program is not affiliated at all with the actual program, but only provided as information.
Answer:
No, I have not. How can I open a shop online? Shall I need to pay for charges to the website?
I think it may be safe and effective. I will find a credible marketing program to join in and talk about concrete conditions with a company which I want to cooperate with.
Vocabulary Exercises:
Welcome to today's news (1)segment, highlighting business opportunities on the Internet. One such opportunity is a (2)program called Adsense from the major search engine, Google. Basically, Adsense is a simple and easy way for Website owners to place (3)discreet ads on their sites as a means of earning income. You simply insert certain lines of code and then receive a certain percentage of resulting (4)income.
What is so nice about this program is that it is very simple and straightforward to implement and (5)maintain. Here are some points you should keep in mind.
First, the program is free to join.
Next, you only have to add a snippet of code to each page to (6) display the ads.
Also, Google serves up ads on your pages that are relevant to your site's content. These ads can also (7) enhance the content and substance of your own pages.
Also, the ads are less noticeable (and (8)annoying) than pop-up or pop-under ads, and you can customize the look, feel, and placement of the ads.
Furthermore, you don't have to deal with advertisers since Google manages the entire program.
Finally, an online log-in area gives you statistics as to the performance of your (9)account.
As you can see, the Adsense program can be (10)beneficial to both sides in allowing advertisers to spread the word about their products and services, while Websites who display the ads can earn money to support their own businesses or interests. Visit the Google Website and read the Terms of Service to learn more about this program and see if Adsense is right for you.
Score = 90%
Correct Answers:
1. segment
2. program
3. discreet
4. income
5. maintain
6. display
7. enhance
8. annoying
9. account
10. beneficial
Key Vocabulary [Top]
discreet (adjective): careful not to attract attention or cause embarrassment
means (noun): method or way
straightforward (adjective): simple, direct, and clear
implement (verb): put into action
relevant (adjective): having some connection to a certain subject
enhance (verb): improve or make better
annoying (adjective): making you feel bothered by or unhappy with something
customize (verb): change something to make it more appropriate or suitable for you
spead the word (idiom): tell or announce something to a lot of people
display (verb): show
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