Little Prince- Chapter 4

Summary:

The fourth chapter is about the narrator knew the little prince came from a smaller planet. Its name was Asteroid B-612. And the author talked about the smaller planet and compared ideas of adults with thinking of children. At last,  the narrator stated some ideas about the little prince and he who can understand life.

Vocabulary:

resemblance (n.)-- the fact looking similar to sb or sth

delightful (adj.)--very pleasant

elegant (adj.)--attractive and designed well

Interesting Sentence:

"But no one had believed him on account of the way he was dressed."

This sentence means because of his clothes, nobody did not believe him.

Questions:

1. What does geraniums mean? P 10
    a.  a kind of plant
    b.  a kind of insect
    c.  a kind of gas
    d.  a kind of liquid

2. Where did the little prince go?
3.Why did the narrator begin a story like a fairy tale? 

Listening 2b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 9

Web address of listening activity:

http://www.esl-lab.com/bath1/bath1.htm

Listening exercises:

1. What is the first thing you do when visiting a Japanese public bath?
A. pay the entrance fee
B. take off your shoesC. put your clothes in a locker

2. What surprised Phil when he went to the bath?
A. The entrance fee was expensive.
B. People sit down when they bathe.
C. The attendant could see him undressing.

3. What do you wear when bathing?
A. a swimming suit
B. shorts
C. nothing

4. Traditionally, the bath was a place where people could:
A. socialize with their neighbors.
B. make informal business deals.
C. find marriage partners for their children.

5. What do people sometimes do after their bath?
A. watch videos
B. drink something, like teaC. play Japanese chess with friends

Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. take off your shoes
2. The attendant could see him undressing.
3. nothing
4. socialize with their neighbors.
5. drink something, like tea

Answers to pre or post-listening questions:

I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top
Name two customs or traditions visitors to your country may have difficulty adjusting to. As part of this discussion, talk about any points that visitors should be aware of when staying as a guest at a home in your country.
Answer:
1. In China, when eating food, we will always use chopsticks. 
2.When foreigner do businesses with  Chinese, they will always have a lot of drinks during the dinners.

 Vocabulary Exercises:

Nate: Hey Phil: Have you ever been to a Japanese public bath? I hear it's (1)quite an experience.
Phil: Yes, and what an experience.
Nate: What do you mean?
Phil: Well, it's nothing like (2)visiting a swimming pool in the States.
Nate: Well, what do you do when you go to a public bath?
Phil: First, you have to take off your shoes before you (3)enter .
Nate: Okay.
Phil: Then, you pay an entrance fee to the man or woman at the front (4)counter. [Um-huh]. Next, you get undressed in the dressing room. And I was very surprised . . . and a little (5)  embarrassed to see that the woman who took my money was sitting on a platform where she had a clear view of the men's side of the dressing room. Really? This allows the workers to keep an eye on the patrons' (6)  belongings while they are in the bath.
Nate: Wow. And do you wear a bathing suit or something?
Phil: Oh no! You don't wear anything. Then you go into the main bathing area and wash your body while sitting on a small (7)stool  about 40 centimeters high.
Nate: On a stool!
Phil: Yeah. It was really hard getting used to bathing in that (8)  position. Sometimes, even, people wash each other's backs.
Nate: Oh really. So, what do you do after that?
Phil: Well, after you've (9)rinsed off all the soap off, they usually have two or three large baths where you can soak for a while.
Nate: Do you actually share the bath with other people?
Phil: Yeah. Traditionally, the bath played an important (10)role  in the community. It gave neighbors an opportunity to socialize while bathing.
Nate: Huh. Interesting.
Phil: When you're all done bathing, people relax in the dressing room by watching TV, drinking tea or juice, or talking to friends. It's quite an experience.

Correct Answers:
1. quite
2. visiting
3. enter
4. counter
5. embarrassed
6. belongings
7. stool
8. position
9. rinsed
10. role

Score = 90%

 Key Vocabulary [Top]

platform (noun): a raised area where you can sit

clear (adjective): not blocked or covered

patron (noun): customer or visitor

belongings (noun): possessions

stool (noun): a small chair often made of wood or plastic

rinse (off) (phrasal verb): remove soap or dirt from something using water

soak (soak): leave something in water or other liquid for a period of time

socialize (verb): to talk to or associate with others in a friendly manner

Little Prince- Chapter 3

Summary:

The third chapter is about the little prince asked the author different kinds of questions. Then author asked him questions about where he came from. Howecer, the author spent a lot of time understanding it.


Vocabulary:

 misfortune (n.)-- bad luck

 reverie (n.)--a state of thinking about pleasant things

contemplation (n.)--the act of thinkinging deeply about something

 intrigued (adj.)--very interested in something


Interesting Sentence:

"And the little prince broke into a lovely peal of laughter,which annoyed me a good deal."

This sentence means the little fellow laughed suddenly, and the hehavior spoilt me a lot.


Questions:

1. Why did the litter prince said,'Straight ahead, you can't go very far.'?

Listening 2b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 8

Web address of listening activity:

http://www.esl-lab.com/tradition/traditionrd1.htm

Listening exercises:


1. Where does this news program take place?
A. at a shopping centerB. at a local school
C. in a city market place

2. How does the young girl, Elizabeth, celebrate this holiday with her family?
A. They go out to eat at a restaurant.
B. They visit close relatives.C. They go to see a movie.

3. What does Johnny and his family eat on this day?
A. turkeyB. ham
C. chicken

4. What sentence best describes Steven's feelings about Christmas?
A. It's a time when people exchange gifts with friends, family, and teachers.
B. It's a holiday when friends give gifts during an elaborate dinner.
C. It's a day when people think of others without waiting for a gift in return.

5. The final young woman says that the best thing about Christmas is:
A. receiving presents from classmates.
B. having a vacation from school.C. sleeping late every day.

Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. at a shopping center
2. They visit close relatives.
3. turkey
4. It`s a day when people think of others without waiting for a gift in return.
5. having a vacation from school

Answers to pre or post-listening questions:

I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Year's Day are some of the major holidays in the United States. From what you understand, how are these holidays celebrated (food, family activities, local celebrations, games and recreation, etc.)?

Answer:
When people celebrate Christmas, they will make up christmas tree.
When people celebrate Thanksgiving, they will eat turkey.
When people celebrate New Year's Day, they will go to countdown square.


Vocabulary Exercises:

News Reporter: Hello. This is Charles Richards from Channel 7 News, and we're down here, uh, at the City Mall, interviewing people on how they (1) celebrateChristmas. And, uh, hi young lady. What is your name?
Young Girl: Elizabeth Carter.
News Reporter: And, uh, Elizabeth, uh. How does your family celebrate Christmas?
Young Girl: We go (2) sledding , and we go over to my grandparents house and have dinner with them.
News Reporter: Well, that is great, and let me ask this young man. Hi, what is your name? [Johnny.] And Johnny, how old are you?
Johnny: Five.
News Reporter: And, uh, does your family eat anything (3)particular  for Christmas?
Johnny: Turkey . . .
News Reporter: And what does Christmas mean to you?
Young Girl: Going to my grandma's and (4) making  their breakfast.
News Reporter: Going to grandma's and making breakfast. And let me ask another young man. Hi, what is your name? [Steven.] Okay, and Steven, what does Christmas mean to you?
Steven: Giving but not expecting to get.
News Reporter: Now, that's kind of hard for a young man like yourself. What does that mean: Giving by not expecting.
Steven: Well, one thing that we do is (5)secret  giving.
News Reporter: Secret giving? Now how does that (6)work in your family?
Steven: We (7) sneak up to the porch of somebody that we wa nt to give to, we put the gift that we want to give to them, ring the doorbell, and (8) hide.
News Reporter: Ring the doorbell and hide? Uh, so you're not expecting something; you just want to be (9)generous to someone else. Is that right?
Steven: Yeah. That's correct.
News Reporter: And let's interview one more. And, uh, how do you celebrate Christmas? What is the best thing about Christmas and what does it mean to you?
Young Woman: It means getting off from school!
News Reporter: Getting off from school?! Do you all feel that way?
Group of Children: Yeah!!
Young Girl: Because I hate (10) homework.
News Reporter: Yeah. Well, that all here from the City Mall. Channel 7 reporting.

Score = 80%
Correct Answers:
1. celebrate
2. sledding
3. particular
4. making
5. secret
6. work
7. sneak
8. hide
9. generous
10. homework

 Key Vocabulary [Top]

sledding (noun): the activity or sport of ridding on a sled, usually in snow

 particular (adjective): special or specific

 sneak (verb): to advance or approach without being seen

 hide (verb): to prevent from being seen or discovered

 generous (adjective): willing to give or share freely

 

Little Prince- Chapter 2

Summary:

The second chapter is about the author lived alone before he was in trouble due to his plane in the Sahara Desert six years ago. In that affair, he needed to repair the engine by himself and met a little strange boy who wanted him to draw a sheep. The author didn't know how to draw a sheep. But he still drew four pictures for him. Three of them were criticized by the little boy.  However, the last one was praised. The boy could understand the meaning of author's pictures. He was called as the little prince by the author.

Vocabulary:

apparition (n.)-- a ghost

overpowering (adj.)--very strong or powerful

absurd (adj.)--completely ridiculous

scribble (vt.)--draw marks that do not mean anything


Interesting Sentence:

"I leaped up as if I had been struck by lightning."

This sentence means the author stood up so quickly.


Questions:

1. Why did the little fellow appear in the desert?

2. Why did the little fellow need a sheep rather than another animals?

3. Why did the little fellow want to get the last picture?

4. Why did the author call the fellow prince?

5. Where were the boy from?

Listening 2b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 7

Web address of listening activity:
http://www.esl-lab.com/small/smallrd1.htm


Listening exercises:

1. Where did the man and woman first meet?
A. at a party
B. at school
C. at a friend's house

2. What is the woman's name?
A. Sharon
B. Susan
C. Sherry

3. In what field is the woman majoring?
A. engineering
B. computer science
C. education

4. What major is the man considering most at this time?
A. international business
B. accounting
C. marketing

5. Do you think the woman is interested in going out with the man?
A. yes
B. no


Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. at school
2. Sharon
3. education
4. marketing
5. no

Answers to pre or post-listening questions:

I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
Introducing yourself to others is important, whether it be to a pen friend (pen pal), a friend you meet online, or through a common acquaintance. So, what are some common topics of conversation when you meet people for the first time?

Answer:
I will say hello and how are you doing at first. Then I will introduce myself and ask the person who I meet at first time name. If he or she is a student, I will ask his or her major. If he or she has a job, I will ask  his or her job.


Vocabulary Exercises:

Man: Hi. Uh, haven't we met before? You look so (1) familiar.
Woman: Yeah. We met on campus last week, and you asked me the same question.
Man: Oh really? I'm really sorry, but I'm (2) terrible
 with names. But, but, but . . . Let me guess. It's Sherry, right?
Woman: No, but you got the first letter right.
Man: I know, I know. It's on the tip of my tongue. Uh, wait. uh, Sandy, Susan. [Nope. So, was I that (3)  memorable?] Wait, wait. It's Sharon.
Woman: You got it . . . and only on the fourth try.
Man: So, well, Sh . . ., I mean Sharon. How are you?
Woman: Not bad. And what was your name?
Man: It's Ben, but everyone calls me B.J. And, uh, what do you do, Sh . . . Sharon?
Woman: I'm a graduate student (4)majoring  in TESL.
Man: TESL? What's that?
Woman: It stands for teaching English as a second language. I want to teach English to non-native speakers (5) overseas .
Man: Oh, yeah. I'm pretty good at that English grammar. You know, verbs and adjectives, and uh . . . Hey, that's sound really exciting. And do you need some type of specific (6) degree or experience to do that? I mean could I do something like that?
Woman: Well, most employers overseas are looking for someone who has at least a Bachelor's degree and one or two years of experience. [Oh!] And what do you do? Are you a student on campus?
Man: Yeah, but, uh . . . I guess I'm mulling over the idea of going into (7)  accounting or international business, but I guess I'm (8) leaning now towards a degree in marketing.
Woman: Oh, uh, . . . Well, I have to run. I have a (9) class in ten minutes.
Man: Okay. Oh, by the way, there's a dance on campus at the student center, and I was (10) wondering if you'd . . . you know . . . like to come along.
Woman: Oh really? Well, perhaps . . . .
Man: Okay, well, bye.

Score = 100%
Correct Answers:
1. familiar
2. terrible
3. memorable
4. majoring
5. overseas
6. degree
7. accounting
8. leaning
9. class
10. wondering

Key Vocabulary [Top]

on the tip of one's tongue (idiom): to be at the point of remembering something

memorable (adjective): worth remembering

major (verb, also noun): have as your main field of study

overseas (adverb): in a foreign country

mull over (verb): think over

Listening 2b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 6

Web address of listening activity:
http://www.esl-lab.com/call/911rd1.htm

Listening exercises:

1. The man who is calling is:
A. a taxi driver
B. a bus driver
C. a truck driver

2. What is the problem with the woman with him?
A. She is having a heart attack.
B. She was hurt in an accident.
C. She is having a baby.

3. Where is the man now?
A. on the freeway
B. downtown in traffic
C. in the airport parking lot

4. What's the man's name?
A. Bill
B. Bob
C. Brad

5. The operator tells the man to:
A. help the woman breath easier.
B. keep the woman calm and warm.
C. put something soft under the woman's head.

 Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. a taxi driver
2. She is having a baby.
3. on the freeway
4. Bob
5. keep the woman calm and warm.


Answers to pre or post-listening questions:

I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
Have you ever needed roadside assistance? What kinds of situations do you think of when you hear the words "emergency call"? What emergency or survival supplies (including 72-hour kits) might be useful in such situations? Write down three ideas and discuss them with a partner

Answer:
 No, I have not.

I wiil think of traffic accidents, fire and some unexpected incidents when I hear the words"emergency call".

I think water, food and a cellphone might be useful in some emergency situations. 


Vocabulary Exercises:

Operator: Hello. This is the emergency 911 (1) operator .
Operator: : Yes sir. Please (2)calm  down and explain exactly what is happening.
Taxi Driver: Calm down! My car (3)stalled  on the freeway, I have a lady passenger, and she's going into labor.
Operator: : Now relax sir. Explain exactly where you are.
Taxi Driver: I'm . . . I'm in the southbound (4)lane  of the Lincoln Expressway, about 15 miles from the Washington Tunnel, and this lady isn't going to wait.
Operator: :Okay. What's your name sir and your passenger's?
Taxi Driver: It's ... it's Bob, and I have no idea about the woman. She's in no (5)condition to tell me.
Operator: : Okay, now what's the nearest (6)landmark  .
Operator: : Okay, is there anyone else with you?
Taxi Driver: No, and I've tried to get someone else to stop. [The sound of a bottle breaking.]
Operator: : Hey, what was that? [Ahhhh!]
Taxi Driver: Ah, someone threw a (7)bottle at me. How soon can someone get here?
Operator: : I've just (8)dispatched  an ambulance to your location. They should be there any second.
Taxi Driver: Hey, is there anything I can do while we (9)wait  for the ambulance?
Operator: : Yes, uh, keep her calm and (10)warm  .
Taxi Driver: Okay. Please hurry. Oh, they're too late. It's a boy!

 Correct Answers:
1. operator
2. calm
3. stalled
4. lane
5. condition
6. landmark
7. bottle
8. dispatched
9. wait
10. warm

Score = 90%

Key Vocabulary [Top]

 calm down (verb): relax

 stalled (verb): to stop, often due to mechanical problems

 landmark (noun): an object, such as a building, that marks a location

 dispatched (verb): to send off