Web address of listening activity:
http://www.esl-lab.com/zoo/zoord1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. What did the boy like best about the zoo?
A. porcupines
B. penguins
C. polar bears
2. What did the elephant do at the zoo?
A. The elephant kicked dirty food in their direction.
B. The elephant sprayed water at the children.
C. The elephant tossed dirt at the people.
3. According to what little the boy said, what can we infer about the bird show?
A. One of the birds performed exactly as expected.
B. A bird didn't mind the trainer very well.
C. They couldn't see the birds from where they were sitting.
4. Where did the boy see the butterflies?
A. inside a glass enclosure
B. in a wire building near the bird show
C. flying around the zoo
5. What does the expression, "Sleep tight" mean found at the end of this conversation?
A. It refers to the idea of wrapping yourself up in blankets to keep warm.
B. It represents the feeling of having good dreams throughout the night.
C. It makes reference to old-style beds that used ropes to hold up the mattresses.
Score = 80%
Correct answers:
1. porcupines
2. The elephant tossed dirt at the people.
3. A bird didn't mind the trainer very well.
4. inside a glass enclosure
5. It makes reference to old-style beds that used ropes to hold up the mattresses.
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What animals do you enjoy seeing at a zoo, including those that you would see on safari trips or Arctic sightseeing tours? What do like most about these animals?
Answer:
I enjoy seeing pandas, rihinoceros, elephants, giraffes, polar bears, and zebra and so on at a zoo. Children always like to see animals. When seeing animals, they will try to identify them. Meanwhile, they can feed animals food.
P.S. I can not understand this question--What do like most about these animals?
Vocabulary Exercises:
Father: Mikey. Time for bed [Why?] Why? It's getting (1)dark out. Well, do you want to talk before you go to bed? [Yeah] Uh, what do you want to talk about?
Boy: Um, the zoo.
Father: The zoo? Oh, that was so fun when we went to the zoo. What did you like best about the zoo?
Boy: Um, the porcupines.
Father: They were big, weren't they. And what else . . . yeah. What else do you remember?
Boy: Um, the two giraffes.
Father: The two giraffes? And were they (2)taller than me or shorter than me?
Boy: Over your head.
Father: They were over my head. They were pretty tall. And what else do you remember? I remember . . . didn't you see an elephant? [Yeah] What about the elephant do you remember? [Um] What was he . . . was he eating? [Yeah] He was eating. And then, mommy said something happened with the elephant. That he did something.
Boy: He throwed (3)dirt on us.
Father: He did? Oh, how did he do that? With his foot?
Boy: No, with his (4)trunk.
Father: And then you fed some ducks. What color were the ducks?
Boy: White.
Father: And what other (5)animals do you remember?[Um] Wasn't there some type of show.
Boy: Yeah. A bird show.
Father: A bird show? What did the birds do?
Boy: Um, flied.
Father: Oh, they flew around!
Boy: One flied.
Father: Oh, one flew. Were they good birds? [Yeah] Were they naughty at all?
Boy: One was naughty.
Father: What did it do?
Boy: Um, did, to, thing, what you . . . it the . . . the man what it could not do. [Translation: It did something it wasn't supposed to do.]
Father: Uhh, okay. And then you saw some butterflies, didn't you? [Yeah] What (6)color were they?
Boy: After the bird show.
Father: After the bird show you saw them. And were the butterflies flying (7)around all over the zoo?
Boy: Uh, um, they're inside.
Father: They were inside, what, a little building? [Yeah] What was the building made of? Was it made of (8)wood? [No] What was it made of? [Glass] Oh, made of glass. And couldn't the butterflies fly out of the glass? [No] No, oh, what stopped them from (9)flying out?
Boy: Um, the air.
Father: Oh, the air. Oh, there was air coming down? [Yeah] Oh, well that's great. Well, it's time to go to bed now. Sleep (10)tight and don't let the bed bugs bite. Good night.
Boy: Good night.
Score = 100%
Correct Answers:
1. dark
2. taller
3. dirt
4. trunk
5. animals
6. color
7. around
8. wood
9. flying
10. tight
Key Vocabulary [Top]
porcupines (noun): a land animal with long, sharp needles used to protect itself
trunk (noun): the long nose or snout of an elephant
naughty (adjective): badly behaved
2011年3月27日星期日
Spring 2011 Listening 3b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 7
Web address of listening activity:
http://www.esl-lab.com/drive/driverd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. Where has the man been practicing for his road test this past week?
A. at a driving school
B. on streets around town
C. at home
2. In what part of town do they begin the road test?
A. in a commercial area
B. in a residential district
C. in a school zone
3. What was the situation with the vehicle in front of them?
A. Mr. Smith is following too closely.
B. The driver of the other car is tailgating them.
C. The car ahead of them is driving below the speed limit.
4. What did Mr. Smith almost hit in the road?
A. another vehicle
B. a person
C. a street sign
5. What does the driving officer suggest Mr. Smith do at the end of the conversation?
A. He should come back on Friday to take the test.
B. He had better take more driving lessons before trying the test again.
C. He ought to take the test with another driving officer.
Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. at home
2. in a commercial area
3. Mr. Smith is following too closely.
4. a person
5. He ought to take the test with another driving officer.
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What are some basic rules of the road you need to know when taking a road test to obtain a driver's license in your country? How about where you live now? Think about topics such as parking, speeding, passing, yielding the right of way, and obeying traffic signs and signals.
Answer:
First of all, I have not taken the test of driver's licence in my country and I can not drive. So I do not know about it. But I guess that an examinee should know and obey traffic signs and signals. Moreover, an examinee must grasp the driving skill such as parking, speeding, passing, yielding the right of way. In America, I think it is the same as my country. The test of driver's licence consists of two parts: written test and road test.
Vocabulary Exercises:
Driving Officer: Okay. Mr. Smith. Let's begin your road test.
Mr. Smith: Oh. I know I'm ready. I've been practicing in my (1)driveway all week.
Driving Officer: Okay. Mr. Smith. As I'm sure you are aware, you will not only be tested on your (2)knowledge of the rules of the road, but on your behavior toward other motorists.
Mr. Smith: Okey-dokey.
Driving Officer: Okay. Now you can start your car.
Mr. Smith: Yeah, right. Here we go!
Driving Officer: Whoa! Take it easy. The speed (3)limit in this business district is only 25 miles an hour. [Oh]. All right. Now, turn right at the next corner . . . [This corner?] Na, not here! Wow! You forgot to (4)signal too!
Mr. Smith: Gosh. I didn't see that one, and . . . Ah, Could you grab my cell phone under my seat. [Huh] Nah, I'll get it.
Driving Officer: Oh, Mr. Smith. Keep your eyes on the road!
Mr. Smith: Oh yeah.
Driving Officer: Okay. Now, (5)pull over here and show me that you can parallel park.
Mr. Smith: Sure. Wait. Hey bud. Move your car. I was here first!
Driving Officer: Ah. Forget it. Just keep driving.
Mr. Smith: So, how am I doing? Can I just take a (6)peek at your notes?
Driving Officer: No! And, uh, watch out. Mr. Smith. Now you're (7)tailgating the vehicle in front of us.
Mr. Smith: Oh, yeah. I'm just so excited about getting my license today. [Right.].
Driving Officer: Okay. Now carefully, CAREFULLY turn right here, and wait, wait, WAIT . . .STOP!! You almost hit that (8)pedestrian. How in the world did you pass the written test anyway? [Well . . .]You have to give way to any pedestrians crossing the street. Jeez!
Mr. Smith: Oh. sorry about that. It won't happen again.
[Car screeching to a stop . . .]
Driving Officer: Whoa! Get out! [What?] Get out! I'm driving back to the office.
Mr. Smith: Does this mean I didn't pass the test?
Driving Officer: Look, Mr. Smith. Could you do me a (9)favor? When you come back to take the test again, plan on coming on Friday.
Mr. Smith: Again? Why? Is it less (10)crowded that day?
Driving Officer: No. It's my day off.
Score = 80%
Correct Answers:
1. driveway
2. knowledge
3. limit
4. signal
5. pull
6. peek
7. tailgating
8. pedestrian
9. favor
10. crowded
Key Vocabulary [Top]
driveway (noun): a small road leading up to a private house
motorists (noun): a person who operates a motor vehicle (car, motorcycle)
Okey-dokey (exclamation): informal for "Okay"
district (noun): area
grab (verb): to take hold of something
bud (noun): informal, sometimes used in a hostile or unfriendly manner when speaking to a man whose name is unknown
peek (verb): to take a short look at something
tailgate (verb): to drive too close to the vehicle in front of you that might make it impossible to avoid hitting in case of an emergency
pedestrian (noun):a person who walks, particularly where motor vehicles travel
jeez (interjection): an expression to show mild surprise, frustration, or disappointment
http://www.esl-lab.com/drive/driverd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. Where has the man been practicing for his road test this past week?
A. at a driving school
B. on streets around town
C. at home
2. In what part of town do they begin the road test?
A. in a commercial area
B. in a residential district
C. in a school zone
3. What was the situation with the vehicle in front of them?
A. Mr. Smith is following too closely.
B. The driver of the other car is tailgating them.
C. The car ahead of them is driving below the speed limit.
4. What did Mr. Smith almost hit in the road?
A. another vehicle
B. a person
C. a street sign
5. What does the driving officer suggest Mr. Smith do at the end of the conversation?
A. He should come back on Friday to take the test.
B. He had better take more driving lessons before trying the test again.
C. He ought to take the test with another driving officer.
Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. at home
2. in a commercial area
3. Mr. Smith is following too closely.
4. a person
5. He ought to take the test with another driving officer.
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What are some basic rules of the road you need to know when taking a road test to obtain a driver's license in your country? How about where you live now? Think about topics such as parking, speeding, passing, yielding the right of way, and obeying traffic signs and signals.
Answer:
First of all, I have not taken the test of driver's licence in my country and I can not drive. So I do not know about it. But I guess that an examinee should know and obey traffic signs and signals. Moreover, an examinee must grasp the driving skill such as parking, speeding, passing, yielding the right of way. In America, I think it is the same as my country. The test of driver's licence consists of two parts: written test and road test.
Vocabulary Exercises:
Driving Officer: Okay. Mr. Smith. Let's begin your road test.
Mr. Smith: Oh. I know I'm ready. I've been practicing in my (1)driveway all week.
Driving Officer: Okay. Mr. Smith. As I'm sure you are aware, you will not only be tested on your (2)knowledge of the rules of the road, but on your behavior toward other motorists.
Mr. Smith: Okey-dokey.
Driving Officer: Okay. Now you can start your car.
Mr. Smith: Yeah, right. Here we go!
Driving Officer: Whoa! Take it easy. The speed (3)limit in this business district is only 25 miles an hour. [Oh]. All right. Now, turn right at the next corner . . . [This corner?] Na, not here! Wow! You forgot to (4)signal too!
Mr. Smith: Gosh. I didn't see that one, and . . . Ah, Could you grab my cell phone under my seat. [Huh] Nah, I'll get it.
Driving Officer: Oh, Mr. Smith. Keep your eyes on the road!
Mr. Smith: Oh yeah.
Driving Officer: Okay. Now, (5)pull over here and show me that you can parallel park.
Mr. Smith: Sure. Wait. Hey bud. Move your car. I was here first!
Driving Officer: Ah. Forget it. Just keep driving.
Mr. Smith: So, how am I doing? Can I just take a (6)peek at your notes?
Driving Officer: No! And, uh, watch out. Mr. Smith. Now you're (7)tailgating the vehicle in front of us.
Mr. Smith: Oh, yeah. I'm just so excited about getting my license today. [Right.].
Driving Officer: Okay. Now carefully, CAREFULLY turn right here, and wait, wait, WAIT . . .STOP!! You almost hit that (8)pedestrian. How in the world did you pass the written test anyway? [Well . . .]You have to give way to any pedestrians crossing the street. Jeez!
Mr. Smith: Oh. sorry about that. It won't happen again.
[Car screeching to a stop . . .]
Driving Officer: Whoa! Get out! [What?] Get out! I'm driving back to the office.
Mr. Smith: Does this mean I didn't pass the test?
Driving Officer: Look, Mr. Smith. Could you do me a (9)favor? When you come back to take the test again, plan on coming on Friday.
Mr. Smith: Again? Why? Is it less (10)crowded that day?
Driving Officer: No. It's my day off.
Score = 80%
Correct Answers:
1. driveway
2. knowledge
3. limit
4. signal
5. pull
6. peek
7. tailgating
8. pedestrian
9. favor
10. crowded
Key Vocabulary [Top]
driveway (noun): a small road leading up to a private house
motorists (noun): a person who operates a motor vehicle (car, motorcycle)
Okey-dokey (exclamation): informal for "Okay"
district (noun): area
grab (verb): to take hold of something
bud (noun): informal, sometimes used in a hostile or unfriendly manner when speaking to a man whose name is unknown
peek (verb): to take a short look at something
tailgate (verb): to drive too close to the vehicle in front of you that might make it impossible to avoid hitting in case of an emergency
pedestrian (noun):a person who walks, particularly where motor vehicles travel
jeez (interjection): an expression to show mild surprise, frustration, or disappointment
2011年3月19日星期六
Spring 2011 Listening 3b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 6
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 = 100%
Correct answers:
1. 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:
The ways which are online dating or taking with friends are kinds of difficulties and problems. Online dating is virtual. So something maybe not true and people can not confirm it. If I know the friend from my friends, I always receive the information from them. Sometimes it can influence my judgement. For online dating, I can invited the person to meet in a certain place. I can see him or her really and talk with him or her. For the other situation, I can just know about a person's general information from my friend, then I can know him or her by myself. The dating tips are honesty, credibility and manner.
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 = 80%
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
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 = 100%
Correct answers:
1. 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:
The ways which are online dating or taking with friends are kinds of difficulties and problems. Online dating is virtual. So something maybe not true and people can not confirm it. If I know the friend from my friends, I always receive the information from them. Sometimes it can influence my judgement. For online dating, I can invited the person to meet in a certain place. I can see him or her really and talk with him or her. For the other situation, I can just know about a person's general information from my friend, then I can know him or her by myself. The dating tips are honesty, credibility and manner.
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 = 80%
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
2011年3月12日星期六
Spring 2011 Listening 3b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 5
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:
The engine oil needs to be changed in a period of time. The break system needs to be inpected in time. The tires should be checked up before people start to leave. I have not a car. So I have no experience in getting a car repaired. If I need to get a new car because of a car accident, I will ask my friends and my relatives who have cars to get some information and suggestions about securing a car loan for my new vehicle. While my own vehicle is being repaired, I will go to reputable car rental companies to rent a suitable car.
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)wasted all 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:
The engine oil needs to be changed in a period of time. The break system needs to be inpected in time. The tires should be checked up before people start to leave. I have not a car. So I have no experience in getting a car repaired. If I need to get a new car because of a car accident, I will ask my friends and my relatives who have cars to get some information and suggestions about securing a car loan for my new vehicle. While my own vehicle is being repaired, I will go to reputable car rental companies to rent a suitable car.
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)wasted all 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
2011年3月3日星期四
Spring 2011 Listening 3b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 4
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:
People do not see the traffic lights. When people see the red light, they still cross the roads. They do not obey the traffic rules. People drive cars but they do not keep safety vehicle distances. People do not make their cars be inspected in regular time. The problems of weather can lead to car accidents.
If the problems are made by people, people must change their minds and focus on them very seriously. If the problems are made by the nature, people need to focus on the information from professional departments and be careful in the duration of driving cars.
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 completely
be 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:
People do not see the traffic lights. When people see the red light, they still cross the roads. They do not obey the traffic rules. People drive cars but they do not keep safety vehicle distances. People do not make their cars be inspected in regular time. The problems of weather can lead to car accidents.
If the problems are made by people, people must change their minds and focus on them very seriously. If the problems are made by the nature, people need to focus on the information from professional departments and be careful in the duration of driving cars.
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 completely
be 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
2011年2月23日星期三
Spring 2011 Listening 3b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 3
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:
If the students pay for their tution fees and car fees by student and car loans, they will be included in monthly expenses for their living on their own. Besides loans, the expenses include textbook fees, meal plan fees, housing fees and pocket money. For family, the expenses include utilities fees, meal fees, housing fees and daily expenses. For me, in this semester, textbook fee:65 dollars, housing fee:2760 dollars, meal plan 1800 dollars and tution fee: 10500 dollars. I have not a job. So I can not answer what percentage of my income for each.
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)consukting 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
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:
If the students pay for their tution fees and car fees by student and car loans, they will be included in monthly expenses for their living on their own. Besides loans, the expenses include textbook fees, meal plan fees, housing fees and pocket money. For family, the expenses include utilities fees, meal fees, housing fees and daily expenses. For me, in this semester, textbook fee:65 dollars, housing fee:2760 dollars, meal plan 1800 dollars and tution fee: 10500 dollars. I have not a job. So I can not answer what percentage of my income for each.
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)consukting 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
blow (verb): spend thoughtlessly or wastefully; throw away
commute (verb): travel back and forth between work and home
curb (verb): lessen or reduce
2011年2月19日星期六
Spring 2011 Listening 3b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 2
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:
Yes, I can. I will ask my friends to get some information, because my friends are good at looking for something such as cost of phones and a cheap calling plan including number of minutes a month, number of messages a month, cancellation fees, restoral fees and son 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
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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:
Yes, I can. I will ask my friends to get some information, because my friends are good at looking for something such as cost of phones and a cheap calling plan including number of minutes a month, number of messages a month, cancellation fees, restoral fees and son 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
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