Faithful John.

Once upon a time,
there was an old king who lay on his deathbed,
feeling that his end was near.
He called for his favorite servant,
Faithful John,
and expressed his concern about his young son's future.
The king entrusted Faithful John with the task of guiding and protecting his son,
making him promise to teach the boy everything he needed to know.
Faithful John vowed to fulfill this duty faithfully,
even at the cost of his own life,
bringing comfort to the old king in his final moments.

After the king's passing,
Faithful John fulfilled his promise by informing the young king of his father's wishes.
He assured the young king that he would remain faithful and protect him,
just as he had done for his father.
Once the mourning period was over,
Faithful John took the young king on a tour of his inheritance,
showing him the magnificent palace and all its treasures.
However,
there was one room that Faithful John avoided opening—the chamber containing the dangerous picture.

Although the young king noticed Faithful John's reluctance to open the door,
he insisted on seeing every part of the palace,
including the mysterious room.
Despite Faithful John's warnings,
the young king became determined to enter the chamber,
believing that avoiding it would only lead to his destruction.
He refused to leave until Faithful John unlocked the door,
insisting that he must see what lay within with his own eyes.

Then,
Faithful John realized there was no avoiding it.
With a heavy heart and many sighs,
he searched for the key among the large bunch.
Opening the door,
he went in first,
hoping to shield the portrait from the king's view.
But his efforts were futile.
The king stood on tiptoe and caught sight of the portrait over his shoulder.
Upon seeing the magnificent maiden depicted,
adorned with gold and precious stones,
the king fainted.
Faithful John gently lifted him,
carried him to his bed,
and mournfully pondered the unfortunate turn of events.
After reviving him with wine,
the king expressed his deep affection for the princess and his determination to win her hand.
He implored Faithful John to assist him.

The loyal servant deliberated for some time on how to proceed,
knowing that gaining access to the king's daughter would be challenging.
Eventually,
he devised a plan and proposed it to the king.
He suggested crafting various golden items from the kingdom's vast treasures and presenting them to the princess,
accompanied by a visit from the king in disguise.

Following Faithful John's plan,
the king ordered the goldsmiths to fashion exquisite treasures day and night until the most splendid items were ready.
Once everything was prepared and loaded onto a ship,
Faithful John disguised himself as a merchant,
and the king followed suit to avoid detection.
They sailed across the sea until they reached the town where the princess resided.

Faithful John instructed the king to remain on the ship while he ventured ashore.
He approached the royal palace,
where he encountered a beautiful maiden drawing water from a well.
Introducing himself as a merchant,
he displayed the golden items to her delight.
The maiden,
who was the princess's maid,
eagerly led him to the palace,
where the king's daughter admired the treasures and expressed her desire to purchase them all.

However,
Faithful John humbly stated that he was only a servant of a wealthy merchant,
and the real treasures were on the ship.
Intrigued,
the princess insisted on seeing them herself.
Delighted,
Faithful John escorted her to the ship,
where the king awaited.
Upon seeing her,
the king was captivated by her beauty,
surpassing even the portrait's depiction.

As they toured the ship and admired the treasures,
the princess's curiosity was piqued.
Unbeknownst to her,
they sailed away from the shore.
When she realized they were at sea,
she panicked,
feeling betrayed and fearing for her safety.
However,
the king reassured her of his noble intentions and declared his love for her.

Meanwhile,
Faithful John,
seated at the ship's bow,
overheard three ravens discussing their fate.
He learned of the impending dangers and sacrifices required to secure the king's happiness.
Despite the risks to his own life,
Faithful John resolved to save his master,
even if it meant facing dire consequences.

Upon reaching land,
the events unfolded as predicted by the ravens.
Despite objections from others,
Faithful John's actions ultimately saved the king from certain doom.
Yet,
he was condemned and sentenced to death.
Before his execution,
he recounted his loyal service and the sacrifices made to protect his master.
As he spoke his final words,
he collapsed,
having fulfilled his duty unto death.

Deeply distressed,
the king and queen lamented their ingratitude and had the stone figure moved to their bedroom,
where it served as a constant reminder of their remorse.
Whenever the king gazed upon it,
he wept,
longing to bring his loyal servant back to life.

Time passed,
and the queen gave birth to twin sons,
who brought great joy to their parents.
One day,
while the queen was at church and the king was playing with his children,
he glanced at the stone figure once more,
expressing his sorrow at his inability to revive Faithful John.
To his astonishment,
the stone spoke,
offering a solution:
to bring it back to life,
the king must sacrifice what he held most dear.

Despite his horror at the suggestion of killing his own children,
the king remembered Faithful John's sacrifice and agreed.
With trembling hands,
he carried out the grim task,
and as the stone was anointed with their blood,
Faithful John was restored to life.
Grateful for the king's loyalty,
Faithful John miraculously revived the children,
who resumed playing as if nothing had happened.

Overjoyed,
the king hid Faithful John and the children when the queen returned,
revealing the miraculous turn of events.
Though initially shocked,
the queen recognized the debt they owed to Faithful John and consented to the sacrifice.
With their beloved servant restored and their family reunited,
they lived in happiness until the end of their days.
The end.

The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids.
Once upon a time,
there was an old goat who had seven little kids.
She loved them dearly,
like any mother loves her children.
One day,
she needed to go into the forest to find some food.
Before leaving,
she warned her kids about the wolf,
telling them to be cautious because if he showed up,
he would devour them all,
skin,
hair,
and everything.
The kids assured her they would be careful and not to worry.
Shortly after she left,
someone knocked at the door,
claiming to be their mother and bringing gifts from the forest.
But the kids recognized the rough voice and knew it was the wolf.
They refused to open the door,
saying their real mother had a soft,
pleasant voice,
unlike the wolf's rough one.
Undeterred,
the wolf devised a plan.
He ate a lump of chalk to soften his voice,
then returned and tried to trick the kids again.
This time,
they noticed his black paws and refused to open the door once more.
The wolf then went to a baker and a miller to disguise his paws and voice further.
With his paws now white,
he returned to the house,
pretending to be their mother once more.
This time,
the kids,
believing his disguise,
opened the door.
As soon as they did,
the wolf burst in and began devouring them one by one,
except for the youngest,
who hid in the clock-case.
When the wolf had eaten his fill,
he went outside and fell asleep under a tree.
Meanwhile,
the old goat returned home to a scene of chaos.
The house was in disarray,
and her children were missing,
except for the youngest hiding in the clock-case.
After hearing what happened,
the old goat and the youngest kid went to find the wolf.
They discovered him sleeping soundly,
his belly bulging.
Realizing her children might still be alive inside,
the old goat cut open the wolf's stomach,
and all the kids emerged unharmed.
Overjoyed,
they filled the wolf's stomach with stones while he slept.
When the wolf woke up and tried to drink from a well,
the weight of the stones caused him to fall in and drown.
The kids and their mother rejoiced at the wolf's demise,
dancing around the well in celebration.
The end.

The Youth Learning about Fear.
A certain father had two sons,
the elder of whom was smart and sensible,
and could do everything,
but the younger was stupid and could neither learn nor understand anything,
and when people saw him they said 'there's a fellow who will give his father some trouble.'
When anything had to be done,
it was always the elder who was forced to do it,
but if his father bade him fetch anything when it was late,
or in the night-time,
and the way led through the churchyard,
or any other dismal place,
he answered 'oh no,
father,
I'll not go there,
it makes me shudder.
' For he was afraid.
Or when stories were told by the fire at night which made the flesh creep,
the listeners sometimes said 'oh,
it makes us shudder.
' The younger sat in a corner and listened with the rest of them,
and could not imagine what they could mean.
'They are always saying 'it makes me shudder,
it makes me shudder,
it does not make me shudder.
' Thought he.
'That, too,
must be an art of which I understand nothing.'
Now it came to pass that his father said to him one day 'hearken to me,
you fellow in the corner there,
you are growing tall and strong,
and you too must learn something by which you can earn your bread.
Look how your brother works,
but you do not even earn your salt.’
'Well,
father,
he replied,
'I am quite willing to learn something - indeed,
if it could but be managed,
I should like to learn how to shudder.
I don't understand that at all yet.
' The elder brother smiled when he heard that,
and thought to himself 'good God,
what a blockhead that brother of mine is.
He will never be good for anything as long as he lives.
He who wants to be a sickle must bend himself betimes.
' The father sighed,
and answered him 'you shall soon learn what it is to shudder,
but you will not earn your bread by that.
' Soon after this the sexton came to the house on a visit,
And the father bewailed his trouble,
and told him how his younger son was so backward in every respect that he knew nothing and learnt nothing.
'Just think,
said he,
'when I asked him how he was going to earn his bread,
he actually wanted to learn to shudder.
' 'If that be all,
replied the sexton,
'he can learn that with me.
Send him to me,
And I will soon polish him.
' The father was glad to do it,
for he thought 'it will train the boy a little.
' The sexton therefore took him into his house,
and he had to ring the church bell.
After a day or two,
the sexton awoke him at midnight,
and bade him arise and go up into the church tower and ring the bell.
'You shall soon learn what shuddering is,
thought he,
and secretly went there before him,
and when the boy was at the top of the tower and turned round,
and was just going to take hold of the bell rope,
he saw a white figure standing on the stairs opposite the sounding hole.
'Who is there.'
Cried he,
but the figure made no reply,
and did not move or stir.
'Give an answer,
cried the boy,
'or take yourself off,
you have no business here at night.'
The sexton,
however,
remained standing motionless that the boy might think he was a ghost.
The boy cried a second time 'what do you want here.
- Speak if you are an honest fellow,
or I will throw you down the steps.
' The sexton thought 'he can't mean to be as bad as his words,
uttered no sound and stood as if he were made of stone.
Then the boy called to him for the third time,
and as that was also to no purpose,
he ran against him and pushed the ghost down the stairs,
so that it fell down ten steps and remained lying there in a corner.
Thereupon he rang the bell,
went home,
and without saying a word went to bed,
and fell asleep.
The sexton's wife waited a long time for her husband,
but he did not come back.
At length she became uneasy,
and wakened the boy,
and asked 'do you not know where my husband is.
He climbed up the tower before you did.
' 'No, I don't know,
Replied the boy,
'but someone was standing by the sounding hole on the other side of the steps,
and as he would neither give an answer nor go away,
I took him for a scoundrel,
and threw him downstairs.
Just go there and you will see if it was he.
I should be sorry if it were.'
The woman ran away and found her husband,
who was lying moaning in the corner,
and had broken his leg.
She carried him down,
and then with loud screams she hastened to the boy's father.
'Your boy,
cried she,
'has been the cause of a great misfortune.
He has thrown my husband down the steps so that he broke his leg.
Take the good-for-nothing fellow out of our house.
' The father was terrified,
and ran thither and scolded the boy.
'What wicked tricks are these.
' Said he,
'the devil must have put them into your head.
' 'Father,
he replied,
'do listen to me.
I am quite innocent.
He was standing there by night like one intent on doing evil.
I did not know who it was,
and I entreated him three times either to speak or to go away.
' 'Ah, said the father,
'I have nothing but unhappiness with you.
Go out of my sight.
I will see you no more.'
'Yes, father, right willingly,
wait only until it is day.
Then will I go forth and learn how to shudder,
and then I shall,
at any rate,
understand one art which will support me.
' 'Learn what you will,
spoke the father,
'it is all the same to me.
Here are fifty talers for you.
Take these and go into the wide world,
and tell no one from whence you come,
and who is your father,
for I have reason to be ashamed of you.
' 'Yes, father,
it shall be as you will.
If you desire nothing more than that,
I can easily keep it in mind.'
When day dawned,
therefore,
the boy put his fifty talers into his pocket,
and went forth on the great highway,
and continually said to himself 'if I could but shudder.
If I could but shudder.
' Then a man approached who heard this conversation which the youth was holding with himself,
and when they had walked a little farther to where they could see the gallows,
the man said to him 'look,
there is the tree where seven men have married the ropemaker's daughter,
and are now learning how to fly.
Sit down beneath it,
and wait till night comes,
and you will soon learn how to shudder.
' 'If that is all that is wanted,
answered the youth,
'it is easily done,
but if I learn how to shudder as fast as that,
you shall have my fifty talers.
Just come back to me early in the morning.
' Then the youth went to the gallows,
sat down beneath it,
and waited till evening came.
And as he was cold,
he lighted himself a fire,
but at midnight the wind blew so sharply that in spite of his fire,
he could not get warm.
And as the wind knocked the hanged men against each other,
and they moved backwards and forwards,
he thought to himself 'if you shiver below by the fire,
how those up above must freeze and suffer.
' And as he felt pity for them,
he raised the ladder,
and climbed up,
unbound one of them after the other,
and brought down all seven.
Then he stoked the fire,
blew it,
and set them all round it to warm themselves.
But they sat there and did not stir,
and the fire caught their clothes.
So he said 'take care,
or I will hang you up again.
' The dead men,
however,
did not hear,
but were quite silent,
and let their rags go on burning.
At this he grew angry,
and said 'if you will not take care,
I cannot help you,
I will not be burnt with you,
and he hung them up again each in his turn.
Then he sat down by his fire and fell asleep,
and the next morning the man came to him and wanted to have the fifty talers,
and said 'well,
do you know how to shudder.
' 'No,
answered he,
'how should I know.
Those fellows up there did not open their mouths,
and were so stupid that they let the few old rags which they had on their bodies get burnt.
' Then the man saw that he would not get the fifty talers that day,
and went away saying 'such a youth has never come my way before.
' The youth likewise went his way,
and once more began to mutter to himself 'ah, if I could but shudder.
Ah, if I could but shudder.
' A waggoner who was striding behind him heard this and asked 'who are you.
' 'I don't know,
answered the youth.
Then the waggoner asked 'from whence do you come.
' 'I know not.
' 'Who is your father.
' 'That I may not tell you.
' 'What is it that you are always muttering between your teeth.
' 'Ah,
replied the youth,
'I do so wish I could shudder,
but no one can teach me how.
'
'Enough of your foolish chatter,
said the waggoner.
'Come,
go with me,
I will see about a place for you.
' The youth went with the waggoner,
and in the evening they arrived at an inn where they wished
to pass the night.
Then at the entrance of the parlor the youth again said quite loudly 'if I could but shudder.
If I could but shudder.
' The host who heard this,
laughed and said 'if that is your desire,
there ought to be a good opportunity for you here.
' 'Ah, be silent,
said the hostess,
'so many prying persons have already lost their lives,
it would be a pity and a shame if such beautiful eyes as these should never see the daylight again.
' But the youth said 'however difficult it may be,
I will learn it.
For this purpose indeed have I journeyed forth.
' He let the host have no rest,
Until the latter told him,
that not far from thence stood a haunted castle where any one could very easily learn what shuddering was,
if he would but watch in it for three nights.
The king had promised that he who would venture should have his daughter to wife,
and she was the most beautiful maiden the sun shone on.
Likewise in the castle lay great treasures,
which were guarded by evil spirits,
and these treasures would then be freed,
and would make a poor man rich enough.
Already many men had gone into the castle,
but as yet none had come out again.
Then the youth went next morning to the king and said 'if it be allowed,
I will willingly watch three nights in the haunted castle.
' The king looked at him,
and as the youth pleased him,
he said 'you may ask for three things to take into the castle with you,
but they must be things without life.
' Then he answered 'then I ask for a fire,
a turning lathe,
and a cutting-board with the knife.
' The king had these things carried into the castle for him during the day.
When night was drawing near,
the youth went up and made himself a bright fire in one of the rooms,
placed the cutting-board and knife beside it,
and seated himself by the turning-lathe.
'Ah, if I could but shudder.
' Said he,
'but I shall not learn it here either.
'
Towards midnight he was about to poke his fire,
and as he was blowing it,
something cried suddenly from one corner 'au,
miau.
How cold we are.
' 'You fools.
' Cried he,
'what are you crying about.
If you are cold,
come and take a seat by the fire and warm yourselves.
' And when he had said that,
two great black cats came with one tremendous leap and sat down on each side of him,
and looked savagely at him with their fiery eyes.
After a short time,
when they had warmed themselves,
they said 'comrade,
shall we have a game of cards.
' 'Why not.
' He replied,
'but just show me your paws.
' Then they stretched out their claws.
'Oh, said he,
'what long nails you have.
Wait,
I must first cut them for you.
' Thereupon he seized them by the throats,
put them on the cutting-board and screwed their feet fast.
'I have looked at your fingers,
said he,
'and my fancy for card-playing has gone,
and he struck them dead and threw them out into the water.
But when he had made away with these two,
and was about to sit down again by his fire,
out from every hole and corner came black cats and black dogs with red-hot chains,
and more and more of them came until he could no longer move,
and they yelled horribly,
and got on his fire,
pulled it to pieces,
and tried to put it out.
He watched them for a while quietly,
but at last when they were going too far,
he seized his cutting-knife,
and cried 'away with you,
vermin,
and began to cut them down.
Some of them ran away,
the others he killed,
and threw out into the fish-pond.
When he came back he fanned the embers of his fire again and warmed himself.
And as he thus sat,
his eyes would keep open no longer,
and he felt a desire to sleep.
Then he looked round and saw a great bed in the corner.
'That is the very thing for me,
said he,
and got into it.
When he was just going to shut his eyes,
however,
the bed began to move of its own accord,
and went over the whole of the castle.
'That's right,
said he,
'but go faster.
' Then the bed rolled on as if six horses were harnessed to it,
up and down,
over thresholds and stairs,
but suddenly hop,
hop,
it turned over upside down,
and lay on him like a mountain.
But he threw quilts and pillows up in the air,
got out and said 'now any one who likes,
may drive,
and lay down by his fire,
and slept till it was day.
In the morning the king came,
and when he saw him lying there on the ground,
he thought the evil spirits had killed him and he was dead.
Then said he 'after all it is a pity,
for so handsome a man.
' The youth heard it,
got up,
and said 'it has not come to that yet.
' Then the king was astonished,
but very glad,
and asked how he had fared.
'Very well indeed,
answered he,
'one night is past,
the two others will pass likewise.
' Then he went to the innkeeper,
who opened his eyes very wide,
and said 'I never expected to see you alive again.
Have you learnt how to shudder yet.
' 'No, 
said he,
'it is all in vain.
If some one would but tell me.
' The second night he again went up into the old castle,
sat down by the fire,
and once more began his old song 'if I could but shudder.
' When midnight came,
an uproar and noise of tumbling about was heard,
at first it was low,
but it grew louder and louder.
Then it was quiet for a while,
and at length with a loud scream,
half a man came down the chimney and fell before him.
'Hullo. ' Cried he,
'another half belongs to this.
This is not enough.
' Then the uproar began again,
there was a roaring and howling,
and the other half fell down likewise.
'Wait,
said he,
'I will just stoke up the fire a little for you.
' When he had done that and looked round again,
the two pieces were joined together,
and a hideous man was sitting in his place.
'That is no part of our bargain,
said the youth,
'the bench is mine.
' The man wanted to push him away,
the youth,
however,
would not allow that,
but thrust him off with all his strength,
and seated himself again in his own place.
Then still more men fell down, 
one after the other,
they brought nine dead men's legs and two skulls,
and set them up and played at nine-pins with them.
The youth also wanted to play and said 'listen you,
can I join you.
' 'Yes, if you have any money.
' Money enough,
replied he,
'but your balls are not quite round.
' Then he took the skulls and put them in the lathe and turned them till they were round.
'There,
now they will roll better.
' Said he.
'Hurrah.
Now we'll have fun.
' He played with them and lost some of his money,
but when it struck twelve,
everything vanished from his sight.
He lay down and quietly fell asleep.
Next morning the king came to inquire after him.
'How has it fared with you this time.
' Asked he.
'I have been playing at nine-pins,
He answered,
'and have lost a couple of farthings.
' 'Have you not shuddered then.
' 'What.
' Said he,
'I have had a wonderful time.
If I did but know what it was to shudder.
' The third night he sat down again on his bench and said quite sadly 'if I could but shudder.
'When it grew late,
six tall men came in and brought a coffin.
Then said he 'ha,
ha,
that is certainly my little cousin,
who died only a few days ago,
and he beckoned with his finger,
and cried 'come,
little cousin,
come.
' They placed the coffin on the ground,
but he went to it and took the lid off,
and a dead man lay therein.
He felt his face,
but it was cold as ice.
'Wait,
said he,
'I will warm you a little,
and went to the fire and warmed his hand and laid it on the dead man's face,
but he remained cold.
Then he took him out,
and sat down by the fire and laid him on his breast and rubbed his arms that the blood might circulate again.
As this also did no good,
He thought to himself 'when two people lie in bed together,
they warm each other,
and carried him to the bed,
covered him over and lay down by him.
After a short time the dead man became warm too,
and began to move.
Then said the youth,
'see, little cousin,
have I not warmed you.
' The dead man,
however,
got up and cried 'now will I strangle you.
' 'What.
' Said he,
'is that the way you thank me.
You shall at once go into your coffin again,
and he took him up,
threw him into it,
and shut the lid.
Then came the six men and carried him away again.
'I cannot manage to shudder,
said he.
'I shall never learn it here as long as I live.
' Then a man entered who was taller than all others,
and looked terrible.
He was old,
however,
and had a long white beard.
'You wretch,
cried he,
'you shall soon learn what it is to shudder,
for you shall die.
' 'Not so fast,
replied the youth.
'If I am to die,
I shall have to have a say in it.
' 'I will soon seize you,
said the fiend.
'Softly,
softly,
do not talk so big.
I am as strong as you are,
and perhaps even stronger.
' 'We shall see,
said the old man.
'If you are stronger,
I will let you go - come,
We will try.
' Then he led him by dark passages to a smith's forge,
Took an axe,
and with one blow struck an anvil into the ground.
'I can do better than that,
said the youth,
and went to the other anvil.
The old man placed himself near and wanted to look on,
and his white beard hung down.
Then the youth seized the axe,
split the anvil with one blow,
and in it caught the old man's beard.
'Now I have you,
said the youth.
'Now it is your turn to die.
' Then he seized an iron bar and beat the old man till he moaned and entreated him to stop,
when he would give him great riches.
The youth drew out the axe and let him go.
The old man led him back into the castle,
and in a cellar showed him three chests full of gold.
'Of these,
said he,
'one part is for the poor,
the other for the king,
the third yours.
'
In the meantime it struck twelve,
and the spirit disappeared,
so that the youth stood in darkness.
'I shall still be able to find my way out,
said he and felt about,
found the way into the room,
and slept there by his fire.
Next morning the king came and said 'now you must have learnt what shuddering is.
' 'No,
he answered 'what can it be.
My dead cousin was here,
and a bearded man came and showed me a great deal of money down below,
but no one told me what it was to shudder.
'
'Then,
said the king,
'you have saved the castle,
and shall marry my daughter.
' 'That is all very well,
said he,
'but still I do not know what it is to shudder.
' Then the gold was brought up and the wedding celebrated,
but howsoever much the young king loved his wife,
and however happy he was,
he still said always 'if I could but shudder - if I could but shudder.
' And this at last angered her.
Her waiting-maid said 'I will find a cure for him,
he shall soon learn what it is to shudder.
She went out to the stream which flowed through the garden,
and had a whole bucketful of gudgeons brought to her.
At night when the young king was sleeping,
his wife was to draw the clothes off him and empty the bucketful of cold water with the gudgeons in it over him,
so that the little fishes would sprawl about him.
Then he woke up and cried 'oh, what makes me shudder so.
- What makes me shudder so,
dear wife.
Ah.
Now I know what it is to shudder.
‘
The end.'

Our Lady's Child
Hard by a great forest dwelt a wood-cutter with his wife,
who had an only child,
a little girl three years old.
They were so poor,
however,
that they no longer had daily bread,
and did not know how to get food for her.
One morning the wood-cutter went out sorrowfully to his work in the forest,
and while he was cutting wood,
suddenly there stood before him a tall and beautiful woman with a crown of shining stars on her head,
who said to him 'I am the virgin mary,
mother of the child jesus.
You are poor and needy,
bring your child to me,
I will take her with me and be her mother,
and care for her.
'The wood-cutter obeyed,
brought his child,
and gave her to the virgin mary,
who took her up to heaven with her.
There the child fared well,
ate sugar-cakes,
and drank sweet milk,
and her clothes were of gold,
and the little angels played with her.
And when she was fourteen years of age,
the virgin mary called her one day and said
'dear child,
I am about to make a long journey,
so take into your keeping the keys of the thirteen doors of heaven.
Twelve of these you may open,
and behold the glory which is within them,
but the thirteenth,
to which this little key belongs,
is forbidden you.
Take care not to open it,
or you will be unhappy.
' The girl promised to be obedient,
and when the virgin mary was gone,
she began to examine the dwellings of the kingdom of heaven.
Each day she opened one of them,
until she had made the round of the twelve.
In each of them sat one of the apostles in the midst of a great light,
and she rejoiced in all the magnificence and splendor,
and the little angels who always accompanied her rejoiced with her.
Then the forbidden door alone remained,
and she felt a great desire to know what could be hidden behind it,
and said to the angels 'I will not open it entirely,
and I will not go inside,
but I will unlock it so that we can see just a little through the opening.
' 'Oh'no,
said the little angels,
'that would be a sin.
The virgin mary has forbidden it,
and it might easily cause your unhappiness.
' Then she was silent,
but the desire in her heart was not stilled,
but gnawed there and tormented her,
and let her have no rest.
And once when the angels had all gone out,
She thought 'now I am quite alone,
and I could peep in.
If I do,
no one will ever know.
' She sought out the key,
and when she had got it in her hand,
she put it in the lock,
and when she had put it in,
she turned it round as well.
Then the door sprang open,
and she saw there the trinity sitting in fire and splendor.
She stayed there awhile,
and looked at everything in amazement,
then she touched the light a little with her finger,
and her finger became quite golden.
Immediately a great fear fell on her.
She shut the door violently,
and ran hi there.
But her terror would not quit her,
let her do what she 'Yes,
said the girl,
for the second time.
Then she perceived the finger which had become golden from touching the fire of heaven,
And saw well that the child had sinned,
and said for the third time 'have you not done it.
' 'No, said the girl for the third time.
Then said the virgin mary 'you have not obeyed me,
and besides that you have lied,
you are no longer worthy to be in heaven.
' Then the girl fell into a deep sleep,
and when she awoke she lay on the earth below,
and in the midst of a wilderness.
She wanted to cry out,
but she could bring forth no sound.
She sprang up and wanted to run away,
But whithersoever she turned herself,
she was continually held back by thick hedges of thorns through which she could not break.
In the desert,
in which she was imprisoned,
there stood an old hollow tree,
and this had to be her dwelling-place.
Into this she crept when night came,
and here she slept.
Here,
too,
she found a shelter from might,
and her heart beat continually and would not be still,
the gold too stayed on her finger,
and would not go away,
let her rub it and wash it never so much.
It was not long before the virgin mary came back from her
journey.
She called the girl before her,
and asked to have the keys of heaven back.
When the maiden gave her the bunch,
the virgin looked into her eyes and said 'have you not opened the thirteenth door also.
' 'No, she replied.
Then she laid her hand on the girl's heart,
and felt how it beat and beat,
and saw right well that she had disobeyed her order and had
opened the door.
Then she said once again 'are you certain that you have not done it.
'
storm and rain,
but it was a miserable life,
and bitterly did she weep when she remembered how happy she had been in heaven,
and how the angels had played with her.
Roots and wild berries were her only food,
and for these she sought as far as she could go.
In the autumn she picked up the fallen nuts and leaves,
and carried them into the hole.
The nuts were her food in winter,
and when snow and ice came,
she crept amongst the leaves like a poor little animal that she might not freeze.
Before long her clothes were all torn,
and one bit of them after another fell off her.
As soon,
however,
as the sun shone warm again,
she went out and sat in front of the tree,
and her long hair covered her on all sides like a mantle.
Thus she sat year after year,
and felt the pain and the misery of the world.
One day,
When the trees were once more clothed in fresh green,
the king of the country was hunting in the forest,
and followed a roe,
and as it had fled into the thicket which shut in this part of the forest,
he got off his horse,
tore the bushes asunder,
and cut himself a path with his sword.
When he had at last forced his way through,
he saw a wonderfully beautiful maiden sitting under the tree,
and she sat there and was entirely covered with her golden hair down to her very feet.
He stood still and looked at her full of surprise,
then he spoke to her and said 'who are you.
Why are you sitting here in the wilderness.
' But she gave no answer,
for she could not open her mouth.
The king continued 'will you go with me to my castle.
Then she just nodded her head a little.
The king took her in his arms,
carried her to his horse,
and rode home with her,
and when he reached the royal castle he caused her to be dressed in beautiful garments,
and gave her all things in abundance.
Although she could not speak,
she was still so beautiful and charming that he began to love her with all his heart,
and it was not long before he married her.
After a year or so had passed,
the queen brought a son into the world.
Thereupon the virgin mary appeared to her in the night when she lay
in her bed alone,
and said 'if you will tell the truth and confess that you did unlock the forbidden door,
I will open your mouth and give you back your speech,
but if you persevere in your sin,
and deny obstinately,
I will take your new-born child away with me.
' The the queen was permitted to answer,
but she remained hard,
and said 'no,
I did not open the forbidden door,
and the virgin mary took the new-born child from her arms,
and vanished with it.
Next morning when the child was not to be found,
it was whispered among the people that the queen was a man-eater,
and had put her own child to death.
She heard all this and could say nothing to the contrary,
but the king would not believe it,
for he loved her so much.
When a year had gone by the queen again bore a son,
and in the night the virgin mary again came to her,
and said 'if you will confess that you opened the
forbidden door,
I will give you your child back and untie your tongue but if you continue in sin and deny it,
I will take away with me this new child also.
' Then the queen again said 'no,
I did not open the forbidden door.
' And the virgin took the child out of her arms,
And away with her to heaven.
Next morning,
when this child also had disappeared,
the people declared quite loudly that the queen had devoured it,
and the king's councillors demanded that she should be brought to justice.
The king however,
loved her so dearly that he would not believe it,
and commanded the councillors under pain of death not to say any more about it.
The following year the queen gave birth to a beautiful little daughter,
and for the third time the virgin mary appeared to her in the night and said 'follow me.
' She took the queen by the hand and led her to heaven,
and showed her there her two eldest children,
who smiled at her,
and were playing with the ball of the world.
When the queen rejoiced thereat,
The virgin mary said 'is your heart not yet softened.
If you will own that you opened the forbidden door,
I will give you back your two little sons.
' But for the third time the queen answered 'no,
I did not open the forbidden door.
' Then the virgin let her sink down to earth once more,
and took from her likewise her third child.
Next morning,
when the loss was reported abroad,
all the people cried loudly 'the queen is a man-eater.
She must be judged,
and the king was no longer able to restrain his councillors.
Thereupon a trial was held,
and as she could not answer,
and defend herself,
she was condemned to be burnt at the stake.
The wood was got together,
And when she was fast bound to the stake,
and the fire began to burn round about her,
the hard ice of pride melted,
her heart was moved by repentance,
and she thought 'if I could but confess before my death that I opened the door.
' Then her voice came back to her,
and she cried out loudly 'yes,
mary,
I did it,
and straight-way rain fell from the sky and extinguished the flames of fire,
and a light broke forth above her,
and the virgin mary descended with the two little sons by her side,
and the new-born daughter in her arms.
She spoke kindly to her,
and said 'he who repents his sin and acknowledges it,
is forgiven.
' Then she gave her the three children,
untied her tongue,
and granted her happiness for her whole life.
The end.

The Frog King, or Iron Henry
In olden times when wishing still helped one,
there lived a king whose daughters were all beautiful,
but the youngest was so beautiful that the sun itself,
which has seen so much,
was astonished whenever it shone in her face.
Close by the king's castle lay a great dark forest,
and under an old lime-tree in the forest was a well,
and when the day was very warm,
the king's child went out into the forest and
sat down by the side of the cool fountain,
and when she was bored she took a golden ball,
and threw it up on high and caught it,
and this ball was her favorite plaything.
Now it so happened that on one occasion, 
the princess's golden ball did not fall into the little hand which she was holding up for it,
but on to the ground beyond,
and rolled straight into the water.
The king's daughter followed it with her eyes,
but it vanished,
and the well was deep,
so deep that the bottom could not be seen.
At this she began to cry,
and cried louder and louder,
and could not be comforted.
And as she thus lamented someone said to her,
"What ails you,
king's daughter?
You weep so that even a stone would show pity."
She looked round to the side from whence the voice came,
and saw a frog stretching forth its big,
ugly head from the water.
"Ah, Old water-splasher,
is it you, " she said,
"I am weeping for my golden ball,
which has fallen into the well."  
"Be quiet,
and do not weep," answered the frog,
"I can help you,
but what will you give me if I bring your plaything up again?" "Whatever you will have, dear frog," said she,
"My clothes,
my pearls and jewels,
and even the golden crown which I am wearing.
"The frog answered,
"I do not care for your clothes,
Your pearls and jewels,
nor for your golden crown,
but if you will love me and let me be your companion and play-fellow,
and sit by you at your little table,
and eat off your little golden plate,
and drink out of your little cup,
and sleep in your little bed - if you will promise me this I will go down below,
and bring you your golden ball up again."
"Oh yes," said she,
"I promise you all you wish,
if you will but bring me my ball back again.
"But she thought,
"How the silly frog does talk.
All he does is to sit in the water with the other frogs,
And croak.
He can be no companion to any human being."
But the frog when he had received this promise,
put his head into the water and sank down; 
and in a short while came swimming up again with the ball in his mouth,
and threw it on the grass.
The king's daughter was delighted to see her pretty plaything once more,
And picked it up,
and ran away with it.
"Wait, wait," said the frog.
"Take me with you.
I can't run as you can.
"But what did it avail him to scream his croak,
croak,
after her,
as loudly as he could.
She did not listen to it,
but ran home and soon forgot the poor frog,
who was forced to go back into his well again.
The next day when she had seated herself at table with the king and all the courtiers,
and was eating from her little golden plate,
something came creeping splish splash, splish splash,
up the marble staircase,
and when it had got to the top,
it knocked at the door and cried,
"Princess,
youngest princess,
open the door for me.
"She ran to see who was outside,
but when she opened the door,
there sat the frog in front of it.
Then she slammed the door to,
in great haste,
sat down to dinner again,
and was quite frightened.
The king saw plainly that her heart was beating violently,
and said,
"My child,
what are you so afraid of? Is there perchance a giant outside who wants to carry you away?"  
"Oh no," replied she.
"It is no giant but a disgusting frog."
"What does a frog want with you?"  
"Oh, dear father,
yesterday as I was in the forest sitting by the well,
playing,
my golden ball fell into the water.
And because I cried so,
the frog brought it out again for me,
and because he so insisted,
I promised him he should be my companion,
but I never thought he would be able to come out of his water.
And now he is outside there,
and wants to come in to me."
In the meantime it knocked a second time,
and cried,
"Princess,
youngest princess,
open the door for me,
do you not know what you said to me yesterday by the cool waters of the well.
Princess,
youngest princess,
open the door for me."
Then said the king,
"That which you have promised must you perform.
Go and let him in.
"She went and opened the door,
and the frog hopped in and followed her,
step by step,
to her chair.
There he sat and cried,
"Lift me up beside you." She delayed,
until at last the king commanded her to do it.
Once the frog was on the chair he wanted to be on the table,
and when he was on the table he said,
"Now,
push your little golden plate nearer to me that we may eat together." She did this,
but it was easy to see that she did not do it willingly.
The frog enjoyed what he ate,
but almost every mouthful she took choked her.
At length he said,
"I have eaten and am satisfied,
now I am tired,
carry me into your little room and make your little silken bed ready,
and we will both lie down and go to sleep."
The king's daughter began to cry,
for she was afraid of the cold frog which she did not like to touch,
and which was now to sleep in her pretty,
clean little bed.
But the king grew angry and said,
"He who helped you when you were in trouble ought not afterwards to be despised by you."  
So she took hold of the frog with two fingers,
carried him upstairs,
and put him in a corner,
but when she was in bed he crept to her and said,
"I am tired,
I want to sleep as well as you,
lift me up or I will tell your father.
"At this she was terribly angry,
and took him up and threw him with all her might against the wall.
"Now, will you be quiet, odious frog," said she.
But when he fell down he was no frog but a king's son with kind and beautiful eyes.
He by her father's will was now her dear companion and husband.
Then he told her how he had been bewitched by a wicked witch,
and how no one could have delivered him from the well but herself,
and that to-morrow they would go together into his kingdom.
Then they went to sleep,
and next morning when the sun awoke them,
a carriage came driving up with eight white horses,
which had white ostrich feathers on their heads,
and were harnessed with golden chains,
and behind stood the young king's servant Faithful Henry.
Faithful Henry had been so unhappy when his master was changed into a frog,
that he had caused three iron bands to be laid round his heart,
lest it should burst with grief and sadness.
The carriage was to conduct the young king into his kingdom.
Faithful Henry helped them both in,
and placed himself behind again,
and was full of joy because of this deliverance.
And when they had driven a part of the way the king's son heard a cracking behind him as if something had broken.
So he turned round and cried,
"Henry, the carriage is breaking."
"No, master,
it is not the carriage.
It is a band from my heart,
which was put there in my great pain when you were a frog and imprisoned in the well."  
Again and once again while they were on their way something cracked,
and each time the king's son thought the carriage was breaking,
but it was only the bands which were springing from the heart of Faithful Henry,
because his master was set free and was happy.
The end.

Chapter Nine In the Workplace All Examples
Unit One Job Application.
Resume.
Include your maiden name on your resume.. 
Should I include my date of birth on the resume?
You need to update your marital status.
What skills are required?
I have experience as a supervisor.
Write your reason for leaving each job.
Please provide your educational background.
You possess excellent qualifications.
I don't believe I'm sufficiently qualified for this position.
Should I include my maiden name on my resume?
Sure, I suppose.
Also, update your marital status from single to married.
Do you think I am qualified for the position?
You have previous experience as a supervisor.
But I don't have all the qualifications.
Documents.
You will need to include a cover letter.
Submit your resume as soon as possible.
My resume is not up to date.
Do you have a portfolio?
These documents need to be notarized.
Could you write me a letter of recommendation?
Three forms of ID are required.
The application requires a passport photo.
What's your social security number?
I want to apply for this job, but my resume isn't up to date.
I can help you write a cover letter.
Thanks, but it must be handwritten.
Oh, OK. Shall I make copies of your supporting documents?
Thanks! Here are my degrees and references.
Company Information And Job Description.
Is there a vacancy for a part-time position?
We have an equal opportunity employer.
Let's find someone to start as soon as possible.
Shall we recruit an apprentice?
I'm applying for an internship.
I heard that this company is recruiting trainees.
We need you to work on the night shift.
Our company offers flextime.
We really need another part-timer for the night shift.
Well, let's find someone to start ASAP.
How much shall we offer the candidate?
Other part-timers make $20 an hour.
Maybe we should recruit a full-time apprentice.
I have experience as a supervisor.
I'm sorry, you are not suitably qualified for this job.
You missed your maiden name on the resume.
Update your marital status from single to married.
Submit your resume as soon as possible.
These documents need to be notarized.
Three forms of ID are required.
We need another part-time worker for the night shift.
Well, let's find someone to start ASAP.
What salary shall we offer?
The pay should be $20 per hour.
Unit Two Interviews.
Preparation And During the Interview.
Make sure to be on time.
Wear proper attire.
I'd like to confirm our appointment at nine o'clock.
Mind your etiquette when entering the room.
Calm your nerves before answering questions.
Thank the interviewer for the opportunity.
What salary are you expecting?
I have a question about the job description.
Is there a probation period and on-the-job training?
I've got a big job interview tomorrow.
Make sure to be punctual to the interview.
That's good advice.
Any other tips?
Calm your nerves before answering questions.
I will, thanks.
Experience And Abilities.
I have a good track record as a student.
I have an emphasis on literature.
The course equipped me with communication skills.
I have the know-how.
I specialize in analyzing the markets.
Software design is my area of expertise.
I can deal with pressure well.
I was responsible for customer service.
I'm good at handling complaints.
Why do you think you're competent for this job?
I was responsible for customer service, so I'm experienced in handling complaints.
I see that in your resume.
I can also deal with pressure very well.
Strengths And Weaknesses.
Being goal-oriented is important to me.
I am very resourceful.
Are you an ambitious person?
I'm a fast learner and a team player.
One of my strengths is persistence.
I always try to show initiative.
A trait I'm trying to change is impatience.
I'm working on becoming more organized.
I wish I could be more confident.
How would you describe yourself?
I am hardworking and conscientious.
What are some of your strengths?
I am motivated, resourceful, and ambitious.
Jeff's personality is well suited to this type of job.
One of his strengths is his persistence.
Make sure you are punctual to the job interview.
Sheila is a very outgoing person.
Chris is a team player; it's always so nice to work with him.
He's a very outgoing person.
Wear the proper attire to a job interview.
It's important to be hardworking.
Do you have any previous experience?
Try to be confident during an interview.
I specialize in the market analyzing.
Unit Three Occupations.
Business, Legal And Medical Professions.
My lawyer charges me $200 per hour.
Can you recommend a lawyer for me?
The bailiff instructed 'All rise' when the judge entered the room.
The optician gave me an eye test.
The pharmacist filled my prescription.
I took my dog to see the vet yesterday.
The accountant is on the phone.
We are advertising for a new sales representative.
I've considered becoming a stockbroker.
Can you recommend an affordable attorney to me?
No, my lawyer charges me $200 per hour.
Oh. Maybe I should ask Nick. 
He's a paralegal.
Good idea.
Government, Media And Arts.
I don't trust politicians.
Mr. White was elected as the city's mayor.
The governor will make a speech soon.
I'll run for senator in the next election.
I'm calling a security guard if you don't leave.
I quit my job as a bodyguard.
A private investigator uncovered Don's criminal history.
Andy is a DJ at a radio station.
I am a professional choreographer.
Ann's so beautiful that she could be a model.
I want to be a politician.
Would you try to be a governor?
No, Iwant to be a senator.
You could be a candidate for councilor in the next election.
Service And Other Professions.
We need a housekeeper to help look after our home.
Bart is a janitor in an elementary school.
The gardener is mowing the lawn.
That nanny is very good with kids.
I need to visit my hairdresser every two months.
I want to be a baker and own a shop.
I am a programmer at Google.
You have to love animals to be a zookeeper.
I buy my honey directly from a beekeeper.
I think we need a housekeeper.
It'll cost too much. We can barely afford a nanny.
Speaking of which, I scheduled a meeting with the new nanny tomorrow.
Then I should go visit the hairdresser today; I don't want to make a bad impression.
The optician gave me an eye test.
I'm calling the security guard if you don't leave.
I buy my honey directly from a beekeeper.
Ann's so beautiful that she could be a model.
Can you recommend an affordable attorney to me?
No, my lawyer charges me $200 per hour.
Oh. Maybe I should ask Nick. He's a paralegal.
Good idea.
We can barely afford a nanny.
We need a housekeeper to help look after our home.
I'll run for senator in the next election.
Unit Four In the Office.
Structures And Job Titles.
The shareholders' meeting is in five minutes.
I want a career in marketing.
The Sales Department is on the second floor.
R&D are developing a new product.
We pride ourselves on excellent customer service.
I'd like you to meet our new team leader.
Our CEO works tirelessly.
I want to eventually be the General Manager.
Our chairman is a billionaire businessman.
The shareholder's meeting is in five minutes.
Will they discuss the problems with our customer service?
I'm afraid so. 
And the problem with the Marketing Department is pretty tricky,too.
Well, I think we can blame it all on the General Manager's poor leadership."
Office Equipment, Telephone And Emails.
I need to clear out my filing cabinet.
The copier has jammed again.
Dispose of confidential documents with the paper shredder.
I'll forward the email to every employee.
Your email ended up in my spam folder.
What should I write in the subject line?
I will put you through.
Why didn't you return my call?
I was put on hold for 20 minutes.
Hi, Connie! Did you receive my email?
No.When did you send it?
About an hour ago,the subject line says "prices".
Oh, it's in my spam folder.
Office Talk.
He thinks he is such a big shot.
I'm fed up with those brown-nosers.
You have to stop being a .doormat, man up!
Did you tattle on me to my supervisor?
He's known backstabbing.
Stop goofing around;the boss's already onto you!
If you keep cutting corners, you'll end up on the blacklist.
He's making big bucks, and I'm only making peanuts.
I need happy hour to heal the wounds from my daily work.
I can't believe it! Vincent tattled on me to my supervisor!
Oh, you don't know? He's known for backstabbing.
And yet, he's making big bucks, and I'm only making peanuts.
Well, it sounds like you need happy hour after work.
The team leader is in charge of managing the whole team.
Some new products have been developed by the R&D department.
The chairman called for a board meeting.
The company's PR Manager speaks on behalf ofthe company.
I can't believe it! Vincent tattled on me to my supervisor!
Oh, you don't know? He's known for backstabbing.
And he's making big bucks, and I'm only making peanuts.
Well, it sounds like you need happy hour after work.
The printer is not working again.
Call the Administrative Department; they'll have it fixed.
When did you send the email?
An hour ago.
I'm taking a day off tomorrow. 
Who will be your deputy?
Who'll take over at reception?
Someone from the call center.
I'm living paycheck-to-paycheck.
Well, you can always ask me for help.
Unit Five Human Resources.
Company Benefits.
Free food is one of the perks of being a chef.
My annual bonus was substantial this year.
You'll earn a 10% commission on all sales.
My company pays for my health insurance.
Disability insurance is optional.
Ten percent of your salary is paid into a retirement fund.
I dropped my kids off at the company daycare center.
I value work-life balance.
My company provides a family-friendly workplace.
Will the company pay for my health insurance?
Yes. However, disability insurance is optional.
Oh. Are there any other fringe benefits?
Yes, we have free day care.
Wow! You provide such a family-friendly workplace!
Taking Leave And Working Overtime.
Employees receive seven days of personal leave annually.
I have a cold, so I'll take sick leave.
Next Monday is a public holiday.
Can you work overtime tonight?
I can't drink; I'm still on duty.
I am on call this week.
Our manager works day and night.
I worked like a dog all weekend.
I always go the extra mile for my clients.
Can you work overtime tonight?
But I'm already off duty.
I just finished my eight-hour shift.
Next Monday is a public holiday.
We need to stay on schedule.
I know, but I've been working day and night all this month.
Human Resources.
I'll round up the talent for the project.
I graduated this year and joined the workforce.
Our personnel are all professionals.
When will it be my turn to be promoted?
Mike was demoted because he is unreliable.
This is your final warning;don't be late again!
Did you hear that Ben was fired?
Mr. Wilson will retire at the end of the year.
I hate this lousy job! I quit!
Did you hear that Ben was fired?
Yes, and 25 workers were also retrenched.
Really? Should we be worrying about ourselves, too?
I don't have enough pension yet.
You're right.
I can't get laid off now.
It took me six years to work my way to the top.
You'll receive a 10% commission on all sales.
Mike was demoted because he is unreliable.
I can't drink; I'm still on duty.
Can you work overtime tonight?
But I'm already off duty. 
I just finished my eight-hour shift.
Next Monday is a public holiday.
We need to stay on schedule.
I know, but I've been working day and night all this month.
Did you leave your kids with the nanny?
I dropped my kids off at the company day care.
I hate this lousy job! 
I quit!
I'm quitting,too! 
They have me do everything but pay me so little!
This is your final warning; don't be late again!
Sorry! I promise that I won't do it again.
I have a cold, so I'll take a sick leave.
OK. Take care and don't worry about work today.
I slaved away all weekend at work.
Oh...poor you!
小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7
留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7/comments

Chapter Eight On Campus All Examples.
Unit One Registering Courses.
Schools And Degrees.
I'm doing a double major.
What's your major?
I'm working towards an MBA.
I will attend graduate school in the fall.
My kid brother is in junior high school.
I have an MA in history.
She's so proud to have a doctoral degree.
He will graduate from an Ivy League school.
What is your major?
I'm majoring in French and minoring in German.
Sounds interesting. 
I'm working towards a BS.
Will you attend graduate school in the future?
I'm not sure, as that will take hard work and lots of money.
Subjects And Courses.
I quit physics because it was too difficult.
Literature is a required-course for my major.
Danny, my science-geek roommate, majors in chemistry.
I've decided to major in psychology.
What can you do with a philosophy major?
I'm taking a liberal arts program.
How many credits do you need to graduate?
Math 101 is a prerequisite course.
Spanish is one of my elective courses.
How many credits are you taking this semester?
12. I was taking 15, but I dropped a course.
I think 15 credits is a bit heavy.
I decided not to take physics. 
I found it too difficult.
Registration And Class Regulations.
I've decided to drop Math 101.
Is it possible to swap a class?
I need to make an enrolment adjustment.
The course fees are refundable.
You will need approval to add a course.
It's too late to withdraw from a course now.
You can audit the class first.
Be careful to avoid time conflicts.
Can you handle such a heavy course load?
I want to drop a course.
I think it's too late to make enrollment adjustments.
But my course load is too heavy.
Then drop the class you are auditing.
What's your major? 
Business. I'm studying for my MBA.
How many more credits I do you need?
Another 45. The course load is very heavy.
Wow! You must have to attend a lot of lectures.
I have a lot of classes this semester.
Ben is a graduate of an Ivy League school.
What are the prerequisites for this class?
I need to make some adjustments to my schedule. 
Taking 15 credits is quite demanding.
I think it's too late to withdraw from a course.
Really? I thought you could do it at any time.
No, there is a limited time to do that.
Unit Two Campus Life.
Clubs And Activities.
I'm interested in joining a debate team.
The tryouts for the football team are tomorrow.
Did Okay win the speed competition?
Ian was tapped to join the alumni association.
I can't decide which cultural group to join.
Sam's keen on getting involved in student politics.
I meditate in the prayer room every day.
Let's meet in the student café after class.
The film appreciation club regularly screens classic movies.
Have you considered getting involved in student politics?
No, I'll stick to the debate team.
What about you?
When Ewon won the speech competition,
I was tapped to join the alumni association at the Department of Politics. 
However, I didn't accept the offer.
I don't enjoy student activism that much.
Part-Time Jobs And Internships.
I'm hoping to do some voluntary work.
You may find an on-campus job at the career center.
Internships are available at many local businesses.
I found a casual job with a tradesman.
I'll see what's available on the job board.
Please fill out the forms in your hire packet.
Drew works as a tutor on the weekends.
Some teaching assistant positions are available online.
I scored a job as a research assistant.
I just scored a job as a math tutor.
Congratulations! 
Was it advertised at the career center?
No, it was on the job board in the cafeteria.
When do you get your first paycheck?
I won't get a paycheck. I'll be paid cash in hand.
Dorm Life.
I'm looking for off-campus housing.
The residence hall is located next to the car park.
I would never stay in a share house.
My parents will be the guarantors for my accommodations.
There will be a room inspection in the morning.
If you have any problems, speak to the resident assistant.
My roommate is such a nerd.
The whole dorm had a massive pillow fight.
I avoid Jerry because he's a control freak.
How did the dormitory get so untidy?
Everybody had a massive pillow fight after a movie marathon.
Well, you need to clean the room immediately.
You know I'm a clean freak.
More like a control freak!
Every day I meditate in the prayer room.
I don't like student politics.
Nick has joined the debate team.
I would like to get involved in student activism.
Let's meet after class in the student coffee.
Where can I find an on-campus job.
At the career center.
Who do I speak to if I have a problem?
The RA.
Have you scored a job yet?
Yes, as a math tutor.
Do you have a guarantor?
Yes, my parents.
Do you get paid cash in hand?
No, I receive a weekly paycheck.
Have you considered getting involved in student politics?
No, I'll stick to the debate team. 
What about you?
When I won the speech competition, 
I was tapped to join the alumni association at the Department of Politics.
Did you accept the offer?
No, I don't enjoy student activism that much.
Unit Three Campus Environment.
The dean is in charge of the university.
Dean McBride heads the school of medicine.
The lecturer made some excellent points.
I spoke to the chaplain about some spiritual issues.
Faculty members must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent.
My class teacher is pretty mean.
The senior lecturer held a wonderful seminar.
Is the dean in charge of the university?
Did you find that out from one of the professors?
No, it's mentioned in the student handbook.
Buildings, Offices And Services.
Which lecture theater is Physics 101 in?
I completed my major-project in the media lab.
The health center has been moved to the Southern Annex.
The registrar's office is located on the first floor.
I'm due in the counselor's office in five minutes.
Phillip was awarded a basketball scholarship.
Does the college have an outreach program?
Ask about disability support services at the health center.
I think I need some counseling.
Where is the health center?
It's in Washington Hall. 
Are you sick?
Not really. 
I need some counseling to help me deal with my workload.
Oh. Maybe you should go to the counselor's office instead.
Classroom Facilities.
Do you know how to turn on the projector?
The professor lost histaser pointer.
The projector screen is retractable.
The cordless microphone's battery is dead.
I prefer to teach from behind the lectern.
Could someone help me to clean the whiteboard?
This chart clearly explains the figures.
Open your textbook to page 31.
Science equipment must be put away after use.
Do you know how to turn on the projector?
Yes, the remote control is on the lectern.
And where is the projection screen?
It's above the whiteboard; it's retractable.
The professor lost his textbook.
The registrar's office is located on the first floor.
The dean is in charge of the university.
I'm so stressed. 
Does the university provide disability support services?
Of course. 
They are provided at the health center.
Is it located in the Southern Hall?
Yes, but you're not disabled. 
Go to the counselor's office instead.
Oh. Do you think I need counseling?
How do I turn on the projector?
Use the remote control.
The cordless microphone doesn't work.
Maybe the battery is dead.
Where is the projector screen?
Above the whiteboard; it's retractable.
Who is in charge of the university?
I think it's the dean.
Why can't I be a faculty member?
You don't have a Ph.D.
Unit Four Study.
Stationery.
I write in my journal every day.
I'm all out of paperclips.
Submit your assignment in a manila folder.
Complete the exam using a blue ballpoint pen.
Keep track of classes with a daily planner.
Please use paperclips, not a stapler.
Do you havea hole punch I can borrow?
Download the assignment onto a USB flash drive.
Dispose of test papers in the paper shredder.
Do you keep track of classes with a daily planner?
Of course, I do. 
I also write in my journal every day.
Oh, really? Do you use an app or a notepad?
I use a daily planner app and write my journal using a fountain pen.
Going to the Library.
The assistant librarian is very knowledgeable.
Speak to the reference librarian for advice.
The librarian will show you how to search the catalog.
How can I access the online database?
Books in the reference section cannot be borrowed.
I like to browse the stacks.
Do you have your library card?
You have two books that are overdue.
The loan period is 14 days.
I'd like to renew this book, please.
Do you have your library card?
Yes, but I have another book that is overdue.
Then you need to return it first. Sorry!
Coursework, Study And Exams.
The assignment is due on Friday.
Can we have.an extension for the group project?
Author's names must be listed i in the citations.
We need to brainstorm some ideas.
The experiment confirmed my hypothesis.
A mind map will help me to understand the theory.
The exam has 100 multiple-choiceI questions.
Passing the final examination is essential.
I studied hard for the midterm exam.
When is our group project due?
On Friday. Maybe we should ask for an extension.
We can't. It must be completed by the deadline.
Well, in that case, let's brainstorm some ideas.
Good idea. 
What about starting with a mind map?
Do you write in your journal every day?
Test papers must be disposed of using a paper shredder.
I use a daily planner app.
Please use paperclips instead of staples.
We write our ideas on sticky notes.
I write in my journal every day.
I like to browse the statis.
The assignment is due on Friday.
We need to brainstorm some ideas.
Passing the final examination is essential.
Unit Five Performance And Graduation.
Grades, Rewards And Discipline.
Do you know how to calculate your GPA?
I passed with distinction.
It's almost impossible to receive an A-plus.
I flunked a physics exam again.
You have been placed on academic probation.
Oh, no! I didn't pass the most important exam.
Ricky was suspended for plagiarizing his paper.
If you cheat, you are only cheating yourself.
You'll be expelled if you keep disrupting lectures.
I passed my math exam with flying colors! 
I'm so excited!
Awesome! 
I flunked a physics exam again.
Hey, cheer up. 
That was the most difficult exam.
I know but I just wish that I could receive a C.
Graduation And Honors.
The President will give the commencement address.
Several dignitaries will attend the ceremony.
Where can I rent academic regalia?
You look amazing in your gown and mortarboard.
What colors are the doctoral robes?
Colleen graduated summa cum laude.
Kate's academic standing earned her a merit scholarship.
I'll display some artwork from my college portfolio.
The exhibition is a showcase of students' work.
Oh, my goodness! 
Thanks! They're doctoral robes.
Cool! 
Will you take a photo with the class of 2017?
Of course. 
I'd also like to get a picture with the President. 
He's giving the commencement address.
Celebrations, Events And Post University.
Who are the homecoming king and queen?
The alumni band will-play at the homecoming parade.
There will be a pep rally before the basketball game.
Nominating the homecoming court is the university tradition.
The event calendar is available online.
I believe I'll be chosen to be the prom king.
Would you like to attend the job fair with me?
A student rally will protest-the rise in tuition fees.
I'm planning to do further study in Europe.
Who are this year's homecoming king and queen?
I hope it is us. 
Then we would be the stars of the homecoming parade.
Not a chance.
A student rally will protest the rise in tuition fees.
I flunked a chemistry exam again.
Several dignitaries will attend the ceremony.
I get my job from the job fair.
I passed with distinction.
Joanne was elected the homecoming queen.
How do I calculate my grade point average?
Barry was placed on academic probation.
I received a merit scholarship.
Oh, my goodness! 
You look amazing in your gown and mortarboard.
Thanks! 
They're doctoral robes.
Cool! 
Will you take a photo with the class of 2017?
Of course. 
I'd also like to get a picture with the President. 
He's giving the commencement address.
小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7
留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7/comments

Chapter Seven Transportation All Examples.
Unit One Mass Transportation.
Buses.
We will take a nonstop flight to New York.
I missed the school bus this morning.
Let's take a Greyhound bus there.
I like to sit upstairs on double-decker buses.
My family rented a minibus.
Passengers hold onto the overhead straps.
I gave my bus fare to the bus driver.
We will arrive at the bus terminal soon.
Where is the emergency exit?
Let's take a Greyhound bus from New York to Los Angeles.
OK, are there any double-decker buses available?
Absolutely.
There are also luxury expresses.
Great! I'll call the bus depot to ask about the bus fares.
Subways And Trains.
The high-speed rail is quicker than the local train.
A driverless train shuttles between the two airport terminals.
The dining car is at the front of the train.
Our sleeper is in sleeping-car B.
Our train leaves from platform 2.
Faulty boom gates have delayed the train.
The train engineer wears a uniform.
I'll buy a ticket from the conductor.
Ask the station master for a timetable.
Look at the train engineer. His uniform is so sharp.
I thought this was an automated train.
No, that's the monorail.
Oh, OK. I guess a driverless high-speed rail wouldn't be safe.
Water Transportation.
We can take our car on the ferry.
We toured along the river by gondola.
I'd love to vacation on a luxury yacht.
The captain is on the bridge.
This cruise liner has 250 crew members.
Passengers will disembark down the gangway.
I am staying in Cabin 112.
Our ship is docked on pier 2.
This cruise liner is huge.
It sure is. In fact, there are over 250 crew members.
Wow! Where do we disembark?
We will disembark down the gangway.
I like to sit upstairs on double-decker buses.
Our train leaves from platform 2.
The dining car is at the front of the train.
We toured along the river by gondola.
Passengers will disembark down the gangway.
An automated train shuttles between the two airport terminals.
I gave my bus fare to the bus driver.
Let's take a Greyhound bus from New York to Los Angeles.
OK, are there any double-decker buses available?
Absolutely. There are also luxury expresses.
Great! I'll call the bus depot to ask about the bus fares.
小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7
留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7/comments

Chapter Six Traveling All Examples.
Unit One Travel Plans.
Itinerary And Accommodations.
I've never been abroad.
I'm going on a tour of Canada.
Paris will be too expensive during the peak season.
What's your budget for accommodations?
We can only afford to stay at a backpacker hostel.
I found a great deal at a guesthouse.
I booked my vacation through a travel agency.
You will need to pre-book your stay.
I have arranged to stay with friends while I'm in Tokyo.
Have you ever been abroad?
Lots of times. 
In fact, I've booked a tour of Tokyo next month.
How much is your budget for accommodations?
Zero. I've arranged to stay with friends.
Passport, Visa, and Currency.
I need to check the expiration date on my passport.
My visa will expire in two days.
You can get a visa on arrival.
We'll notify you when your visa is granted.
Where can I get a passport photo taken?
I'd like to know the current exchange rate.
Do you accept traveler's checks?
I exchanged $1,000 for Euros.
In which denominations would you like your cash?
Do you know where I can get a passport photo taken?
Why? I thought you had a passport.
I did, but I just realized it has now expired.
Oh, you really should have checked the expiration date.
Packing.
I'll pack the memory card in my suitcase.
I lost my travel pillow-in India.
Tighten the luggage safety strap.
You must pack a voltage converter.
A money belt is useful for safety.
I will take a medication container.
I'm taking an MP4 player and my own earbuds.
I forgot to bring my international driver's license.
I checked-in online using my electronic ticket.
Make a list of emergency contact numbers.
Should I pack the MP4 player in my carry-on bag?
Hmm, OK. And don't forget your medication container.
Got it! Should I make a list of emergency contact numbers?
Absolutely! And remember to take your international driver's license.
Let's fix the dates for this year's vacation.
Now, let's decide on a destination we both like.
I've got my international driver's license ready. 
We can rent a car.
We can only afford to stay at a backpacker hostel.
I'd prefer a homestay in Japan.
It's more relaxing and less expensive.
We need to make a-decision. 
Since I only have a $200 budget, it has to be Asia. We also need to pre-book a hostel quickly.
That's no problem. 
There are lots of places I'd love to visit.
I've been to Thailand. 
I'd prefer somewhere else.
Myanmar and Cambodia both have stunning attractions.
Lonely Planet is such a useful guidebook.
We can do a walking tour of the city center.
In which denominations would you like your cash?
Unit Two Going to the Airport.
Arriving at the Airport.
Which terminal do International flights depart from?
We need a hand trolley for our luggage.
I'm taking a domestic flight from L.A. to Boston.
It's time for us to say our goodbyes.
Do you have any checked luggage?
Place your luggage on the luggage scales, please.
The airport has free Wi-Fi, so I'll check in online.
Please proceed to boarding gate number four.
Be carefullnot to lose your boarding pass.
Place your checked luggage on the scales, please.
I'm traveling light. 
I only for carry-on luggage.
Very well, sir. 
Here is your boarding pass.
Thank you. 
Where is the departure Nine?
You must proceed to boarding gate number four.
On the Airplane.
Would you like the window seat or the aisle seat?
Put your carry-on luggage in the overhead compartment.
I wish I could afford a first-class seat.
We are about to hit some turbulence.
Do you mind if I close the window shade?
My tray table is not working.
This is your captain speaking.
Press the flight-attendant call button if you require assistance.
The head flight attendant is in charge of the flight attendants.
Do you mind if I close the window shade?
Not at all. Don't you want to see the view when we take off?
I can't look because I'm scared of fiying, especially taking off and landing.
Oh, I love flying, receptor when the plane flies through turbulence.
Arrivals.
Fasten your seat belt; we are about to touch down.
Please remain seated while the aircraft taxis in.
Do you have anything to declare? 
Meat is a prohibited item.
You must have a return ticket to obtain a visa on arrival.
Excuse me, where is the baggage carousel?
Shall we take the shuttle bus or find the taxi stand?
These long-haul flights are so boring.
I'm suffering from severe jet lag.
At last! I thought we'd never find the baggage claim area.
Which bagerge carousel is for our flight?
Number two. 
I can see your suitcase.
Oh no! 
Why is the sniffer dog smelling it?
Is it alright if I close the window shade?
OK. I know you don't like to look outside while we take off.
I'm sorry that I'm so scared of flying. Can I sit in the aisle seat.
Sorry, you can't unfasten your seat belt while the plane is taxiing out.
I'm suffering from seve jet lag.
Fasten your seat belt; we are about to touch down.
Why is the sniffer dog smelling my suitcase?
Where's the departure lounge?
Proceed to Gate four.
Is this our flight's baggage carousel?
Yes, itis. I can see our suitcases.
Do you like flying?
Yes, except for the turbulence.
Who is in charge of the flight attendants?
The head flight attendant.
Why aren't you using the personal entertainment system?
My earphones are not working.
Unit Three Hotels.
Checking In.
Please fill out the registration form.
Could I have your resefvation number, please?
I need your Signature here, please.
I would like to reserve a double room, please.
How much is a deluxe room?
Is there a romplivigntary breakfast?
Will I be charged the business rate?
I will swipe your credit card.
Please sign the credit card slip.
Welcome to the Milton Hotel.

Thanks, Here is my reservation number.
Thank you. 
Could you please fill out the registration form?
Sure. Is there a complimentary breakfast?
Yes, there is. 
Here is Your breakfest voucher.
Staff And Facilities.
I would like some help at the front desk, please.
I can't find the concierge anywhere.
Can the valet park my car for me?
Could you send a cleaner to room 221, please?
May I speak to the hotel manager?
Is there a masseur or masseuse available now?
The poolside bar is popular in summer.
I can't wait to go to the games room.
The view from the rooftop bar is breathtaking.
I would like some help in the business center.
I will find an attendant to help you right away.
Thanks. Also, where is the games room?
It's next to the outdoor swimming pool.
The Room And Hotel Services.
The mini-bar drinks cost a fortune.
I'll leave my valuables in the room safe.
Let's watch a pay-per-view movie.
I'd like to order room service, please.
Could I get a wake-up call for 7:30, please?
Do I need a password for the Wi-Fi?
What time does the gift shop open?
Where is the bicycle rental?
Do you provide childcare?
Excuse me, can I arrange tours from your hotel?
Yes, there is a tour desk in the lobby.
OK, thanks.
Do you Viove bicycle rental as well?
Yes, the tour desk can alo help you with that.
Great. Thanks for. your help.

Let's watch a pay-per-view movie.
May I speak to the maintenance staff?
Here is your breakfast voucher.
Please fill out the registration form.
I will swipe your credit card.
Is there a complimentary breakfast?
I'd like to check in, please.
I would like some help in the business center.
I will find an attendant to help you right away.
What time does the business center close?
Actually it is open 24 hours a day.
Is it possible to arrange a tour scthisholel?
Yes, there is a special desk for that.
May I see your ID?
Yes, here is my passport.
Unit Four On a Trip.
Cities And Tourism Regions.
They call New York the Big Apple.
We traveled from London to Paris via the Chunnel.
The beaches in Phuket were to die for.
Is Istanbul a tourist hotspot?
We stopped off in Dubai on our way to Bangkok.
The Greek Islands were stunning.
I enjoyed visiting the wine region in France.
We spent a week in the Caribbean aboard a cruise ship.
We went to Tuscany especially to see the famous art.
Wow! Now I know why they call New York the Big Apple.
Yeah, it's huge, but it's not as stunning as Paris.
I guess you're right. And the French Riviera was to die for.
Absolutely!
We should Visit that region again on the way to Istanbul.
Must-See Tourist Attractions.
The Grand Canyon is breathtaking.
There's a cable car on-Table Mountain.
Mt. Fuji is Japan's most famous mountain.
I could have spent a week in Disneyland.
The ferry sailed past the Sydney Opera House.
I took a selfie on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
We'll visit the Eiffel Tower observation deck.
The Great Wall of China is visible from space.
The Egyptian pyramids are a must-see.
Did you go to the Grand Canyon on your around-the-world vacation?
Yeah, it was stunning.
However, Disneyland was the highlight of our trip.
Really? I prefer to visit must-sees like the Egyptian pyramids.
Oh, not me. 
I prefer attractions like the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Ultimate Travel Bucket List.
Space tourism will offer the ultimate adventure.
My dream is to go on a round-the-world trip.
Eco-tourism is iS popular w with environmentalists.
I'm saving up to go on an African safari.
Whale-watching is at the top of my bucket list.
I want to try skydiving, although I'm scared of heights.
Staying at the ice hotel was a dream come true.
I can't wait to stay in an overwater bungalow.
I can tick staying in a teepee off my bucket list.
Whale-watching is at the top of my bucket list.
Same here! 
I would aso love to try skydiving.
Really? I'm scared of heights, but space tourism is my ultimate dream.
You'll need a lot of money before you can tick that off your bucket list.
Why do they call New York the Big Apple?
Because it's huge, but it's not as big as the Grand Canyon.
Yeah, that was stunning. 
What is your favorite European city?
Hmm, definitely Paris.
Did you go to the Grand Canyon?
Yeah, it was breathtaking.
Have you ever stayed in an ice hotel?
No, but I've stayed in an igloo.
Which eco-tourism activities have you done?
Whale-watching.
Have you tried hot-air ballooning?
No, I'm scared of heights.
Whale-watching is at the top of my bucket list.
Same here! I would also love to try skydiving.
Really? I'm scared of heights, but space tourism is my ultimate dream.
You'll need a lot of money before you can tick that off your bucket list. 
Unit Five Accidents And Going Home.
Accidents And Incidence.
My passport is missing.
I've misplaced my travel documents.
Where's the lost property office?
Can you describe your child's appearance, please?
My boyfriend passed out during takeoff.
Bali belly ruined our trip.
A pickpocket stole my wallet.
My handbag has been stolen.
Stop! Thief!
I was mugged in broad daylight.
I heard that you were mugged in New York.
Then I misplaced my passport.
Oh, no! What else could possibly have gone wrong?
Plenty! I passed out on the subway.
Arriving Back Home.
I need to rest before I unpack.
I'm so glad I planned a recovery day.
I will sort and label my photographs.
I think Jodie is suffering from PTD.
Welcome back! I missed you so much.
I haven't recovered from the culture shock.
I'm feeling travel-weary after such a long trip.
Please cancel your international cell phone plan.
I forgot to exchange my unused currency.
I wrote an online review of the hotel.
Ah! Home, sweet home!
Welcome back, Nelly!
I missed you so much.
Ditto! I need to rest before I unpack.
I'll help you. You look a little travel-weary.
Thanks a million. I am so jet-lagged.
Sharing Experiences And Souvenirs.
It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Paris exceeded my expectations.
Surfing was the highlight of our journey.
Most of Canada was picture-perfect.
I'm suffering from jet lag.
Disneyland was a complete waste of time.
Being mugged was the lowlight of the trip.
The hotel we stayed in was overpriced.
Here is a little something from New Zealand.
I brought back a souvenir teaspoon from Berlin.
Here is a little something from New York.
Oh,how kind of you! What was the highlight of your trip?
I guess seeing the Statue of Liberty was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
What was the lowlight?
Returning home: I'm suffering from jet lag.
I heard that you were mugged in London.
Yes, it's true. Then I misplaced my purse.
Did you find it at the lost property office?
No, it was taken by a pickpocket.
I would have Passed out if that happened to me.
Are you feeling travel-weary?
Yes, I'll have to rest before I unpack.
Welcome back, I missed you so much.
Ditto!
Did you enjoy your trip?
I sure did! It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
This souvenir from New York is for you.
How kind of you!
The hotel we stayed in was ouverpriced.
Here is a little something from Japan.
I am suffering from jet lag.
小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7
留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7/comments

Chapter Five Shopping All Examples.
Unit One Shopping Places.
I'll get a taquito for lunch.
Do you feel like some nachos?
These pretzels are not salty enough.
A Slurpee is perfect for a hot day.
Cold bottled water is in the fridge.
Shall we buy some beverages? 
I want to grab a lottery ticket.
We are out of cigarettes.
Do you need a pre-paid mobile phone card?
Let's stop at the convenience store up ahead.
OK. Do you feel like some nachos for lunch?
We are out of cigarettes, too.
Already? Oh, that reminds me. 
I need a lighter.
Hypermarkets And Malls.
The superstore's generic brand is so cheap. 
The bakery is up the escalator on the right. 
The hypermarket provides free samples.
My dad only buys brand-name products.
You can go to the self-service checkout if you don't want to wait.
I got my socks wholesale.
Seconds and surplus are sold at half price.
If you buy rice in bulk, it's much cheaper.
Will you buy generic brand wine?
No,I only get brand-name wine from the liquor shop.
Isn't it cheaper in the superstore?
Yeah, you are right. 
Maybe I can buy it wholesale.
Markets.
The night market is always crowded.
I have a hotdog stand at the street market.
I will have a garage sale on this weekend.
The produce from the local's farmers' market is always fresh.
We made over $1,000 at our yard sale.
Jodie earns a living selling arts and crafts.
Everything on this table is hand-made.
We sell free-range eggs and organic food.
This is the only place that sells livestock.
Did you know Lisa has a hotdog stand?
Where? At the street market?
Yeah. She quit her job when she found out that Jodie earns a living selling arts and crafts at the night market.
Well,the street market is always crowded, so she should do well.
A Slurpee is perfect for a hot day.
You can go to the self-service checkout if you don't want to wait.
We sell free-range eggs and organic food.
I want to grab a lottery ticket.
Let's stop at the convenience store up ahead.
OK. Do you feel like some nachos for lunch?
Hmm... No, I'll get a taquito instead.
We are out of cigarettes, too.
Already? Oh, that reminds me. I need a lighter.
Will you buy generic brand wine?
No, I only get brand-name wine from the liquor shop.
Isn't it cheaper in the superstore?
Yeah, you are right. Maybe I can buy it wholesale.
Unit Two Shopping Procedures.
Price And Discounts.
This book is too expensive.
How much does this_ kettle cost?
The price is not within my budget.
These items are on sale.
All products are 10% off.
The sign says, ""Buy one, get one free."
This is my final offer.
If you pay cash, I'll meet you halfway.
I'll buy it if you agree to split the difference.
How much do these jeans cost?
The price tag says $200.That's too expensive.
But the sign says, ""Buy one pair,get one free."
Then I guess the price is within my budget.
Sales Service.
There is a demo version of this app.
The perfume and cosmetics have testers.
I bought a loaf of bread after tasting a sample.
The furniture I bought was damaged in transit.
The laptop that I purchased has a defect.
It's only a tiny blemish; nobody will notice.
I'd like to exchange this item.
You can return your purchase within 14 days.
All products have a one-year warranty.
I'd like to exchange this item I purchased yesterday.
Very well. 
You can return your purchase any time within 14 days.
I thought that the products you sell have a one-year warranty.
Yes, they do. 
However,the one-year manufacturer's guarantee is only for defects.
Payment And Shipping.
I place an order for a new phone online.
I'll receive my purchase through the mail.
Do you accept debit cards?
I will wire the money immediately.
Please transfer the money to my account.
I'm sorry; I forgot to pay the bill.
Shipping is free for purchases over $100.
There's a $4.95 postage and handling charge.
Would you like to make the purchase?
Yes, thank you. 
Do you accept debit cards?
No, I'm sorry. 
Could you transfer the money to my account, please?
Certainly. Is the shipping free?
I'm afraid not. There is a $4.95 postage and handling charge.
How much does this dress cost?
The price tag says $150.
That's too expensive.
Let's find something within your budget.
I'd like to exchange this item I purchased yesterday.
I bought a loaf of bread after tasting a sample.
All products have a one-year warranty.
Do you accept debit cards? 
No, I'm sorry. 
Could you transfer the money to my account, please?
OK. Is there free shipping?
No, there is a $9.95 postage and handling charge.
Unit Three Daily Necessities.
Household Consumables.
I don't have any razor blades.
You stink! Use some deodorant!
I need to change my tampon.
Wipe the bathtub with a disposable wipe.
Take out the trash and replace the trash bag.
Clean your face with a wet wipe.
Please put plastic wrap over the leftover.
I cooked the potatoes in aluminum foil.
You stink! Use some deodorant!
I'm sorry. 
I didn't have time for a shower this morning,so I had to clean myself with a wet wipe.
And your breath smells! Did you brush your teeth?
No, I did use the mouthwash, though.
Care Products.
I need some moisturizer for my dry skin.
Oily skin must be washed regularly.
I don't use any cosmetics because of my sensitive skin.
May I borrow some day cream?
I need to apply a little gel to my sunburn.
These products will exfoliate your skin.
Lip balm has a hydrating effect.
I need whitening skin products.
May I borrow some toner?
Sure. Do you also need some moisturizer?
That will be great for my dry skin!
Oh, in that case, make sure you don't over-cleanse your skin.
It will make your skin drier.
OK. And are there any whitening products that you recommend?
First Aid Kit And Medicine.
There is some iodine in the first aid kit.
We have run out of saline.
Do we have a y antiseptic?
I have a nose bleed.
How did you get that bruise on your elbow?
I scraped my knee playing basketball.
A cold pack will stop the swelling.
I need a painkiller for my headache.
It's only a small cut.
I'll just apply a Band-Aid.
How did you get that cut on your knee?
I scraped it playing basketball.
There is some iodine in the first aid kit.
It's only a small cut. I'll just apply a Band-Aid.
First, you will need to clean it with antiseptic.
You stink! Use some deodorant.
Take out the trash and replace the trash bag.
Please put plastic wrap over the leftover.
I don't use any cosmetics because of my sensitive skin.
Ineed some moisturizer for my dry skin.
May I borrow some day cream?
How did you get that cut?
I scraped it playing basketball.
What should I do with my wound?
It only needs a Band-Aid.
How can Istop the swelling?
Use a cold pack.
Do we have any antiseptic?
There's some iodine in the first aid kit.
I have a headache.
Here is some painkiller.
Unit four Fashion And Trends One.
Tops.
Suits are the modern gentlemen's armor.
The color of the shirt matches your eyes.
You look sharp in this blazer.
College kids love wearing their hoodies.
Just put on a sweater and go!
I'm wearing a jersey to show my support.
The button is about to fall off.
Let me fix the collar for you.
The seam on the sleeve has come undone.
We're late.
C'mon just put on a sweater and let's go!
Suites are the modern gentleman's armor.
I'm not going till I find the perfect suit.
Fine. Come and let me fix the collar for you.
Wait, the seam on the sleeve has come undone.
I have to change again.
Urgh, seriously?
Bottoms.
You look good in those skinny jeans!
I heard that the flares are coming back.
I'm wearing culottes to hide my fat.
It's a little too much to wear tutus on the street.
She's showing off her legs with the miniskirt.
Summer is the season for sundresses.
Mary made her jumpsuit look so sexy.
Quit wearing those overalls and get some serious clothes.
Hey,you look good in those skinny jeans!
Thanks. It took me a while thinking about if I should wear my jumpsuit, flares or skinny jeans.
Jumpsuits and flares are a little dated.
Not at all! The magazine says they are coming back this season!
Fabrics And Patterns.
How can you afford the cashmere scarf?
This sweater is made of 100% wool.
Suede is so -high maintenance.
I don't wear real fur.
Canvas is a very durable fabric.
It doesn't feel comfortable wearing nylon.
The polka dot skirt makes you look young.
I can't pull off that leopard-spot coat.
Oh my God! Is that a cashmere scarf?
Yeah, it's very warm.
And this sweater is made of 100% wool.
It looks very expensive.
Look at me! I only have this cheap canvas bag.
Don't be silly; canvas is very durable.
Besides, the polka dot skirt makes you look so cute.
Suits are the modern gentlemen's armor.
I'm wearing culottes to hide my fat.
Canvas is a very durable fabric.
The seam on the sleeve has come undone.
I heard that flares are coming back.
I can't pull off the leopard-spot coat.
We're late. 
C'mon, just put on a sweater and let's go!
Suits are the modern gentlemen's armor. 
I'm not going till I find the perfect suit.
Fine. Come and let me fix the collar for you.
Wait, the seam on the sleeve has come undone. 
I have to change my clothes again.
Unit five Fashion And Trends Two.
Accessories One.
I tied my hair back with a scrunchie.
Do you have a barrette I can borrow?
I need a hairpin to keep my hair in place.
Berets never go out of fashion!
Top hats are often worn at horse racing.
It's cold outside, so wear a beanie.
You can't wear sandals to a formal dinner.
I always wear slippers at home.
I bought a new pair of flip-flops.
Do you like my top hat?
No, it looks ridiculous.
Why don't you just wear your beret?
You can't wear a cap to horse racing!
Then I'll wear a fedora.
Accessories Two.
I love your brooch!
Your sunglasses are so cool.
Where did you get those earrings?
You can't wear a choker to a job interview.
Does this shawl go with these beads?
I have a photo of my mother in a locket.
The contract is in my briefcase.
Can I put my wallet in your purse?
Please don't put your dirty duffle bag on the table.
Does this shawl go with these beads?
It's perfect! And your sunglasses look so cool.
Thank you! What about my diamond earrings?
I'm sorry,but Ithink they clash with your pearl necklace.
Silhouette And Styles.
Baggy jeans are back in fashion.
An empire waist dress is very flattering.
A sheath dress will show off your figure.
I only wear my mermaid dress to formal events.
I clothes without embroidery.
Those tassels on your skirt are so cute.
Clara is into wearing hippie clothes.
This dress is a little too bohemian.
You'll look preppy if you wear this blazer!
What's the dress code for the party?
It's formal.
I'll wear my mermaid dress. 
What'll you wear?
My tailored blazer.
Please don't! 
That blazer makes you look too preppy.
Do you like my beret?
No,it looks ridiculous.
Then should I wear a cap?
No,it's too cold, so wear a beanie.
Does this brooch go with these sunglasses?
I have a picture of my father in a locket.
Please don't put your dirty duffle bag on the table.
What's the dress code for the prom?
It's formal. 
I'll wear my mermaid dress. 
What'll you wear?
My tailored blazer.
Don't wear that! 
It makes you look preppy.
小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7
留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7/comments

Unit four Art And Cultural Activities.
Reading.
Do you have any classic literature?
Can you tell me where the fiction section is?
I want to buy some picture books for my kids.
What kind of books do you like to read?
I can't stop reading novels on Kindle.
At the moment, I like biographies.
The magazine's report is very clear.
I must read Jamie's food column every week.
I want to see the breaking news.
Have you seen the headlines this morning?
No, I just read the newspaper's editorial columns.
Well, some journalists have reported some amazing election news.
Oh, come on. 
I'm bored of the news.
The report is very interesting. 
I suggest you have a look.
Museums.
The museum has a guided tour at 3 PM.
Shall we use the audio guide?
This is the gallery's most famous sculpture.
An international art festival is on at the moment.
The curator is holding a fundraising dinner.
This exhibition really opened my eyes.
Picasso's works are all great masterpieces.
The gallery's art collection is very colorful.
I find modern art difficult to understand.
Hey, an international art exhibition is on the moment.
I know! I just come back from the museum.
How was it?
I loved it! 
It opened my eyes to contemporary art.
Apparently, the curator did a great job.
Theaters And Concerts.
I've got good seats close to the stage.
I like the atmosphere of traditional theater.
Please mute your phone while seated.
The play was written by a famous playwright.
I saw this musical on Broadway.
I was amazed by how the clown juggled.
I can't wait to see the live concert.
They're all incredible musicians.
My favorite rock band is on a world tour.
I've got tickets to a live concert tomorrow.
Do you want to join me?
Sounds exciting!
Let me check my schedule first.
It's a jazz band, They are all incredible musicians.
Yes, I'm free tomorrow. 
Let's go!
Great! I've got good seats close to the performers.
I want to buy some picture books for my kids.
This is the gallery's most famous art piece.
I saw this ballet on Broadway.
I'm reading what the newspaper says about the concert.
Do they say it was a good band?
It says the band created an amazing sound; great performance!
I wish I could play an instrument as well as they do.
Keep practicing. 
I'm sure you will be a great musician someday.
My dream is to be able to do my own world tour.
Did you buy anything at the bookstore?
I bought a book from the American literature section.
I thought you only liked biographies. 
What is the book?
The title is The Goldfinch. 
The author is Donna Tartt.
When you have finished reading it, may I borrow it?

小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7
留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7/comments

Chapter Three Holidays And Social Occasions.
Unit One Social 101.
Greetings.
I would like you to meet my friend. 
Allow me to introduce myself.
I want to make a good first impression.
Lisa? Long time no see!
Come and give me a hug!
I haven't heard from you for ages!
I ran into a friend earlier.
We have so much catching up to do!
Give me an update in detail.
We should hang out more.
Lisa? Long time no see!
Richard! Come and give me a hug!
How have you been?
I've been fine, thanks.
Allow me to introduce my husband, Ron.
Wow! You're married, Lisa. 
Hi, Ron. 
Let's shake hands; I want to make a good first impression.
Goodbyes And Invitations.
I might have to call it a day now. 
See you later. Call me!
Take care and keep in touch!
Send me regards to your family.
Are you asking me out?
Do you have any plans tonight?
When is a convenient time for you?
I'm free this weekend.
Sure! Count me in.
I'll have to take a rain check.
I might have to call it a day now.
Same here. It's getting late.
Do you have any plans for Friday night?
Not yet. 
Are you asking me out, again?
Sure! And I does two tickets to the Lady Gaga concert.
In that case, count me in!
Other Social Situations.
I appreciate everything you have done.
You should be proud of yourself.
I can't praise him highly enough.
I am so sorry.
I owe you an apology.
It's my fault.
It's been an absolute pleasure meeting you.
Don't blame me! 
I didn't do it.
Sorry, it was an honest mistake.
I owe you an apology.
Why? What did you do?
I forgot to return the book you lent me.
I forgive you. 
It was an honest mistake.
I appreciate you being so understanding.
Thank you for the compliment.
Come here and give me a hug.
I ran into Peter at the supermarket.
I'd like you to meet my boyfriend.
Let's hang out on the weekend.
Take care and keep in touch.
Do you have any plans tonight?
I might have to call it a day.
I owe you an apology.
Why? What did you do?
I forgot to return the book you lent me.
I forgive you. It was an honest mistake.
Unit Two Popular Topics.
Weather.
The forecast is for early morning drizzle.
Do you know if it will clear up later?
The weatherman has forecast a hurricane.
The weather has been pleasant this week.
It's warm and sunny outside.
The light breeze is so refreshing.
It's freezing outside.
This muggy weather is so uncomfortable.
I was caught in a downpour.
This muggy weather is so uncomfortable.
Yeah, I'm so sweaty.
It's surprising because the weather was so pleasant yesterday.
I agree. 
When did the weatherman say the hurricane will arrive?
It's forecast for tomorrow morning.
Sports Games.
Which team scored the last goal?
I love watching the mascots and cheerleaders.
This tennis stadium provides a great view of the court.
Did you catch the game last night?
Why did the umpire call a foul?
The home team has won every game.
The soccer match ended in a tie.
The coach didn't use the right player.
An unknown athlete won the race.
Do you come to football games often?
Only when it's played at this stadium.
Is that because it provides a great view of the game?
No, because I love watching the mascots and cheerleaders.
Celebrities And Gossip.
Many tabloids have a gossip column.
I subscribe to several websites.
Actors have a love-hate relationship with the paparazzi.
Adele is an A-list celebrity.
The reality show star is very popular.
A celebrity photograph has gone viral.
A has-been is at the center of the scandal.
A socialite wasresponsible for spreading rumors.
Did you see that nude photograph of the celebrity with a groupie?
Yes, but |ignore rumors about celebrities.
But the photograph in the tabloids was of an A-list actor.
A-list actor? It was someone who appeared ona reality show!
Many tabloids have a gossip column.
Is Justin Bieber an A-list celebrity?
John has become popular since appearing on a reality show.
The home team has won every game.
I don't like this muggy weather.
Yeah, I'm so sweaty.
It's uncomfortable; the weather was so pleasant yesterday.
That's right. What's the forecast for tomorrow?
Do you come to the soccer games often?
Only when it's played at this stadium.
Is that because it provides a great view of the game?
Yes. I also love watching the cheerleaders and mascots.
Unit Three Social Occasions.
Wedding Parties.
The best man assists the groom.
The bride's sister is the flower girl.
The bride and the groom repeat the vows.
Our wedding ceremony will be held in a church.
You may now kiss the bride.
Will you have a bachelorette party?
two hundred guests attended our wedding reception.
The newlyweds are on their honeymoon.
John wants me to be the best man at his wedding.
Really? Did you say yes?
I did, but I don't want to host a wedding.
You only need to assist the groom at the bachelor party, and make sure he is at the altar on time.
Really? That sounds easy.
Birthday Parties And Baby Showers.
I'm going to a baby shower.
The baby is wearing a onesie.
We'll hold a birthday party-tomorrow.
I'll pour some juice into the red Solo Cups.
The pifata and clown were a huge success with the kids.
What present would Gina like?
A baby monitor is the perfect present.
A stroller! 
Thank you for such a wonderful gift.
Would you like to come to my wife's baby shower on the weekend?
I'd love to. What present would she like?
Oh, |don't know. Maybe some diapers or a few pacifiers.
I want to spend more. How abouta stroller or a baby monitor?
They're too expensive!
Funerals.
I'm so sorry to hear the sad news.
An obituary was published in the newspaper.
I'm going to deliver the eulogy at my grandfather s funeral.
May he rest in peace.
There is a viewing at the funeral home.
The wake was a celebration of her life.
The body will be cremated at midday.
We will bury Grandma at the cemetery.
I'm so sorry to hear the sad news.
When isyou grandma's funeral?
On Monday. There is a viewing at the funeral home before noon. 
She will be buried at St. Patrick's cemetery at four o'clock.
I read her obituary you wrote in the newspaper. 
Will you deliver the eulogy?
Yes, |will do it at the wake. 
It will be a celebration of her life.
The best man has to assist the groom.
You may now kiss the bride.
My wife and| will go on our honeymoon in New York.
Would you like to come to my wife's baby shower?
I'd love to. What present would she like?
I don't know. 
Maybe some diapers.
I want to spend more. 
How about a stroller?
When and where is the viewing?
Before noon at the funeral home. 
We'll then go to the cemetery.
What time will the ceremony take place?
At four o'clock at St Patrick's cemetery.
Unit Four Holidays One.
Valentine's Day.
I love you, darling!
How was work today, sweetheart?
Honey, I'm home!
Those two are always so lovey-dovey.
I'm not a touchy-feely type of person.
Public Displays of Affection in the office are not acceptable.
Teresa is flirting with Colin again.
The two lovebirds are kissing.
Sweetheart, I'm home! Happy Valentine's Day!
Thankyou, honey.
Will you sing mea serenade underthe moonlight, tonight?
Of course, and here is a love letter I wrote for you.
Wow! I love it when you are so lovey-dovey!
Easter And St. Patrick's Day.
Happy Easter!
The Easter bunny will deliver Easter eggs.
We will have an Easter egg hunt.
Hide the chocolate and jelly beans.
Rabbits are a symbol of fertility.
St. Patrick is an Irish saint.
I will make a leprechaun trap.
We'll wear a shamrock.onjour green clothes.
Are you having a happy Easter?
Yes, thank you. 
The Easter bunny has already delivered lots of Easter eggs.
Great! Will you participate in the Easter egg hunt?
Yes, we will look for eggs, chocolate, and jelly beans.
Fourth of July.
We are going to celebrate this long weekend.
The Fourth of July is the USA's National Day.
Americans will celebrate liberty.
The band will play The Stars and Stripes Forever.
Stand up when-you sing the national anthem.
My parents are very patriotic.
Students salute the flag every morning.
All citzetis should have equality.
Can you tell me about America's National Day?
Sure! It is celebrated on the Fourth of July.
Is it a holiday?
Of course! This year, it's a long weekend.
I'm not a touchy-feely type of person.
Public Displays of Affection in the office are not acceptable.
Those two are always so lovey-dovey.
St.Patrick is.an Irish saint.
The Easter bunny will deliver Easter eggs.
I will wear a shamrock on my green clothes!
Can you tell me about America's National Day? 
Sure! It is celebrated on the Fourth of July.
Is it a holiday?
Of course. In fact, this year, it's a long weekend.
Unit Five Holidays Two.
Halloween.
I will dress up asa monster.
Your skeleton costume looks scary.
Ghost costumes are just a-white bed sheet.
Those cobwebs look spooky.
Let's decorate the house with bats.
It's time to go trick or treating.
We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a pumpkin.
Don't be frightened; the house isn't really haunted.
Put on your costume. It's time to go trick or treating.
Great! What do we say when people open their front door?
Trick or treat: smell my feet; give me something good to eat!
Eww! That's awful. |think I'll just yell, "Trick or treat!"
Thanksgiving Day.
The first Thanksgiving Day was in 1621.
Pilgrims invited natives to celebrate the first harvest.
Families have gatherings on the fourth Thursday in November.
The president will pardon a turkey.
The large turkey isfilled with stuffing.
The cornbread and cranberry sauce are delicious!
A Thanksgiving feast includes peas and carrots.
Make a wish before breaking the wishbone.
Families pray together before eating.
Will you celebrate Thanksgiving Day?
Of course, we'll feast on turkey filled with stuffing.
Will your family praybeforeeating?
Yes, after watching the president pardon a turkey.
Christmas And New Year's Eve.
Let's trim the Christmas tree.
I wish you a merry Christmas.
My family loves to sing Christmas carols.
I love the Christmas broadcast.
Santa will climb down the chimney.
Happy New Year!
What's your New Year's resolution?
We'll bring in the New Year at Times Square.
Happy New Year!
Thank you! Same to you. 
Will you go to Times Square tonight?
No, I will watch the broadcast from home.
Me, too. My New Year's resolution from last year was to avoid crowds.
What did you make your ghost costume from?
A white sheet.
How do you makea jack-o'-lantern?
I carve it from a pumpkin.
I'm scared! That house looks spooky.
Don't be frightened; the house isn't really haunted.
What do we say when people open their front door?
Trick or treat, smell my feet; give me something good to eat!
What costume will you wear when we go trick-or-treating?
I will dress up as amonster.
How will you celebrate Thanksgiving Day?
We'll feast on turkey filled with stuffing.
Will you pray before eating?
Yes, after watching the president pardons a turkey.
We will bring in the New Year at Times Square.
My family love to sing Christmas carols.
The Queen always broadcasts a Christmas message.

小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7
留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7/comments

Chapter Two Food And Drinks.
Unit One Ingredients.
Let's get a seafood salad for starters.
It has squid in it.
I'm not a big fan of squid.
OK, let's not get that then.
What about chicken wings?
Great idea!
I like them spicy.
Me, too!
I'm not a big fan of squid.
You can eat the tuna raw.
I enjoy eating lobster with melted butter.
They have free-range chicken.
chicken thigh is my favorite part.
I only buy grass-fed beef.
I'll have a juicy filet steak.
Bake the chicken breasts for an hour.
This ground meat needs more pepper.
I fried up some eggs and pork.
Grains And Dairy Products.
What would you like for breakfast?
Buckwheat pancakes are my favorite.
Sure, I can make some right away.
Do you have any whipped cream?
I do, but it's spoiled. Sorry.
This is made with whole-wheat flour.
I enjoy eating rye bread with soup.
Buckwheat pancakes are my favorite.
The milk is spoiled.
Keep soy milk in the fridge after it's opened.
Nowadays, homemade yogurt is popular.
These crackers go well with blue cheese.
Spread cream cheese over the toast.
Fruit And Vegetables.
Wow! This tomato tastes so fresh.
It's from my garden.
I just picked it.
You grow vegetables in your garden?
Yes. I also grow organic fruit, too.
I didn't know you had such a green thumb!
These strawberries are so fresh.
I grow some vegetables in my garden.
Organic food is grown without pesticides.
I'm in favor of eco-friendly farming.
Peaches are in season now.
Pears are currently out of season
The grapes have just been picked.
I put some pineapple on the fish.
The spinach has been steamed.
Is there broccoli in this dish?
Don't cook the vegetables.
I like them raw.
I think it's safer to eat organic vegetables.
Don't drink the milk.
It's spoiled.
Why don't you spread cream cheese on the toast?
I'm a fan of seafood especially crab.
They have free-range chicken.
I'll have the lobster with melted butter.
I'm not a fan of squid salad.
What would you like for dinner?
Pasta with parmesan cheese sounds nice.
This spinach tastes really fresh.
I just picked it from the garden.
May I have some fruit on my pancakes?
Sure. Peaches are in season now.
Are they OK?
Unit Two Cooking And Tasting.
Herbs, Condiments And Sauces.
What's that you're drinking?
I can smell ginger.
It's a drink made with ginger and honey.
Wow, it seems very healthy.
It is.
Honey helps if you catch a cold.
And ginger can keep your body warm.
Herbs can bring out the flavors in food.
Basil is often cooked with pasta.
I heated red wine with nutmeg during Christmas.
I spread a layer of jam on my toast.
I don't like the smell of fish sauce.
Maple syrup is a common alternative to sugar.
Cooking with ginger can keep you warm.
Garlic might prevent cancer.
Honey helps if you catch a cold.
Texture And Flavors.
This chicken is so flavorful, moist and juicy.
The crispy skin has a great taste as well.
They probably rubbed salt and lemon into the skin.
And the sauce is so light and flavorful.
True. The overall flavor is outstanding.
The sauce is so light and flavorful.
The combination of sweet and sour is perfect.
This is too spicy for me.
I like desserts with a buttery flavor.
I would like to have something light.
The vegetables are fresh and crunchy.
The bacon on the salad is very crispy.
The brownie has a chewy texture.
The meat's center is so tender.
The chicken is juicy inside.
Cooking Methods And Kitchen Utensils.
Could you pass the lid to me, Jim?
Here you go.
Can you grate some cheese for the pasta, and slice the tomatoes?
The cheese is in the food storage container, isn't it?
Yes, and the tomatoes are already on the cutting board.
I need a cutting board to cut the meat.
I need a pan to make pancakes.
Could you pass the lid to me, please?
The chicken is marinating in a food storage container.
Sprinkle some grated cheese on the pasta.
These carrots were steamed before being baked.
Simmer until the soup boils.
Slice the potato and fry it until it's crispy.
Squeeze some lemon juice to season the fish.
The chicken is in the food storage container.
Salsa is a typical Mexican sauce.
The salad is so fresh and crunchy.
Stir until the soup boils.
I need a cutting board to cut the meat.
The vegetables are fresh and crunchy.
I spread peanut butter on my toast.
Sprinkle some grated cheese on the pizza.
I'm making lemon pancakes with maple syrup.
May I have mine with jam instead?
Sure. Can you hand me the spatula?
Here you go. Anything else?
Slice the lemon, please.
Unit Three Foreign Dishes.
American Food And Italian Food.
Hi, have you had your lunch?
Not yet. I'm still thinking about what to eat.
Do you like Italian food?
I know a restaurant that serves fantastic Italian food.
Sounds nice! Let's go for it!
Sure! I love their lasagna, and the taste of their prosciutto is amazing.
Let's go have some local American food.
The restaurant serves fantastic Italian food.
What would you like for lunch?
What kind of food does this restaurant serve?
Do you have eggs Benedict?
Do you provide pepperoni or prosciutto?
The chicken pot pie in this restaurant is to die for.
I have a soft spot for lasagna.
I'm a big fan of cannoli.
Chinese Food And Night Market Food.
I tried some night market food last night.
Did you? How did you like it?
I have to say, it was delicious!
Is there anything else you recommend?
Absolutely. You must try stinky tofu.
I can't wait!
Mullet roe is considered an Asian delicacy.
Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is classic Chinese dish.
Bubble tea is a very popular drink in Asia.
How do you like the night market food?
What kind of food do you like?
Do you like to eat sea cucumber?
You must try stinky tofu.
Many people enjoy it.
May I suggest braised pork rice?
Other Foreign Foods.
Hmm, I'll have quiche with fresh truffles.
I don't even know what truffles are.
Are they delicious?
They are a type of fungus that grows under a tree, just like a mushroom, and they're tasty.
Wow! It's so expensive!
That's because truffles are very rare.
What does a chees quesadilla taste like?
Is spanakopita delicious?
You can have bread with hummus.
Truffles are rare ingredients.
I have tortillas; let's make fajitas!
Can I dig in?
Let's eat it up before it gets cold.
I know a nice restaurant.
Let's go there for lunch.
Does the restaurant have Italian dishes?
Yes, it's an Italian restaurant.
Great! I have a soft spot for pasta.
You'll love this restaurant.
I'm a big fan of their lasagna, and their pesto is amazing.
Do you recommend any Chinese food?
You must try stinky tofu.
Many people enjoy it.
What would you like for lunch?
I'll have the quiche with fresh truffles.
What is Buddha Jumps Over the Wall?
It's a classic Chinese dish.
You can have bread with hummus.
What does a cheese quesadilla taste like?
The chicken pot pie in this restaurant is to die for.
Mullet roe is considered an Asian delicacy.
Unit four Restaurants And Foods.
Coffee Shops.
Wow, that coffee smells amazing.
It does. I can't live without coffee.
What kind are you drinking?
This is a single shot of espresso.
It's pretty strong but good to the last drop!
I can't live without coffee.
My habit is to add cream but no sugar.
Coffee is part of my morning routine.
Put the coffee beans in the grinder.
These beans were just roasted.
Our coffee was freshly brewed this morning.
This latte is good to the last drop!
The pound cake smells amazing.
The smell of scone wakes me up.
This coffee has a rich, fruity bouquet.
Street Vendor And Fast Food Restaurant.
Do you feel like trying some vendor food?
Sure, but I don't eat meat.
Can we find a veggie burger?
OK, see! 
That food truck sells veggie burgers.
Great! Let's have a closer look at their menu board.
They do serve veggie burgers.
Let's give one a try.
Let's see what the fast food resturant has.
See! The food truck sells veggie burgers.
That vendor serves amazing onion rings.
A vendor's hygiene must be a priority.
I'm waiting for my Philly cheesesteak.
How about some macaroni and cheese?
I still have room for chicken nuggets.
I'll have a combo three for here, and a donut to go.
I'll stick to chips and soda, please.
Restaurants And Bistros.
I'm so glad you chose this restaurant for our meal.
It's new and was recommended in a magazine.
I really liked my meal.
The flavor of rosemary matched the lamb well.
I agree.
The grilled eggplant was delicious.
Shall we order coffee now?
I'm very hungry.
I feel like an appetizer.
I'm already full.
I don't feel like eating.
Sparkling water helps stimulate your appetite.
Red wine usually pairs with meat.
Whit wine often goes with fish.
The flavor of rosemary matches lamb chops well.
I would like to have stuffed tomatoes with steak.
You have good taste in food.
I recommend the house wine.
It's excellent!
I like to have a red wine with my evening meal.
I'd like to have marshmallows in hot chocolate.
I don't feel like a main course.
I'll just order the pumpkin soup.
A vendor's hygiene must be a priority.
This smoked salmon salad tastes delicious.
I want to celebrate with a bottle of champagne.
Let's have a look at the menu board over there.
The hygiene always makes me feel hungry.
Would you like to visit a night market this evening?
Sure. I like to try different types of vendor food.
There are so many street vendors at night markets.
That's what I like about night markets.
Are you full? Or is there room for more?
I'm completely full, and ready to go home.
What are you drinking?
This is a single shot of espresso.
Unit five Restaurant Services.
Reservation And Seating.
Hello. Welcome to White Sand Restaurant.
Hi. Do you have a table for two?
Yes, we do. In the smoking or non-smoking area?
Non-moking, please.
The restaurant is all booked up.
I'd like to make a reservation for Friday.
We have a party of four.
May I confirm your hours of operation?
I would prefer a table by the window.
Is the party room still available?
I'd like a table for two in the non-smoking area.
I came here because of your chef's reputation.
It was noted that your sommelier is talented.
One of your patrons recommended that I dine here.
Dining.
Hello, my name is Glenda.
Are you ready to order?
Yes, I'd like the chef's signature dish.
Excellent choice.
How would you like your steak done?
Medium rare, please.
And, can I substitute the tomato for eggplant?
Certainly. I'll be right back with your meal.
Are you ready to order?
Excuse me. I'd like to place my order.
I haven't decided yet.
I'd like the chef's signature dish.
Is your coffee bottomless?
Please take the salad plate away.
How would you like your steak done?
I'll just order the main dish a la carte.
Can I substitute the tomato for eggplant?
May I order a half portion?
Do you offer a vegetarian menu?
After Meals.
We're almost done.
Can we have the check, please?
Here you are. A ten percent service charge has been included.
I'll charge it, thank you.
Certainly. Was everything OK tonight?
No. Actually, my tuna was overcooked and smelled fishy.
We're almost done.
Can you wrap this up to go, please?
Can we have the check, please?
We'd like to split the bill.
I'll charge it.
I'll pay by credit card.
A ten percent service charge has been included.
Keep the change, please.
Your service has been top-notch.
My tuna was overdone and smelt fishy.
Yuck, the vegetables are rotten!
I'd like to make a dinner reservation for Friday.
I'd like a table for two in the non-smoking area.
Is your coffee bottomless?
May I order a half-portion?
Yuck, the vegetables are rotten!
A ten percent service charge has been included on the bill.
I'll charge it, thank you.
Certainly. Was the chef's signture dish OK tonight?
Not really. My tuna was overdone and smelt fishy.
Are you ready to order the main course?
Yes, I'd like to order the chef's specialty.
Exellent choice.
How would you like your steak done?
Well-done, please.
But may I have a half-portion?
Certainly. I'll be right back with your meal.
Oh, could you please take the salad plate away, too?

小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7
留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7/comments

Chapter One Daily Life
Unit One In the Morning.
Waking Up And Being Late.
Time to wake up!
Let me stay in bed for ten more minutes.
I still feel sleepy.
Hurry up! Get up, you sleepyhead!
Go away! The alarm hasn't gone off yet.
It has! You don't remember hitting the snooze button?
Get up, you sleepyhead!
Rise and shine, sweetie.
I feel drowsy.
I woke up with puffy eyes and black circles.
I forgot to set the alarm and overslept.
I don't remember hitting the snooze button.
Freshening Up And Dressing Up.
C'mon! I need to use the bathroom, too.
Taking a shower helps me wake up.
Just a second.
I look terrible if I don't shave.
Oh... I don't know what to wear.
Really? You already have a wardrobe full of dresses.
And I can't go out without makeup.
I need to use the bathroom now!
I have serious bad breath in the morning.
I have a wardrobe full of dresses.
I love your outfit today.
I can't go out without wearing makeup.
Eyeliner and mascara can bring out your eyes.
Breakfast.
Good morning! Time for Breakfast!
Hi, Cindy. What are you eating?
I'm having hash browns and scrambled eggs.
I always need black coffee to start a new day.
I don't feel like coffee in the morning.
What do you like for breakfast?
I'll have a bowl of cereal for breakfast.
Breakfast is hash browns and pancakes.
How about some congee?
I don't feel like scrambled eggs in the morning.
Rise and shine, sweetie.
Let me stay in bed for ten more minutes.
Get up, you sleepyhead! You're getting late.
No... I feel so drowsy.
Hurry up! You'll miss the school bus!
Go away! The alarm hasn't gone off yet.
It's time to wake up, Ken.
Oh I'm so sleepy. I'll stay in bed a few more minutes.
No, you won't. Get up now, or you won't have time for breakfast.
I'll get some steamed bread on the way to school.
I've already cooked oatmeal. Hurry up!
The eye shadow can bring out your eyes.
I use a washcloth to wipe my face in the morning.
I have a wardrobe full of dresses.
Unit Two In the House.
Living Room.
Welcome to my home.
Wow, I love what you've done with your living room.
The French windows provide so much light.
Thank you. And do you like my hardwood floor?
I sure do! And I see you have a really nice stereo system!
Yeah, I like to read by the fireplace while playing soft music in the background.
The Hardwood floor looks very expensive.
The color of the carpet matches the curtains.
Can you turn on the ceiling fan?
I enjoy sitting on the sofa and watching TV.
Where did you put the remote control?
I have a high-quality stereo system.
I like to read by the fireplace.
Bedroom And Bathroom.
Honey, we're out of toilet paper. Can you get me some?
OK. And please don't forget to flush the toilet again.
Sorry, bout you leave toothpaste in the basin all the time .
Well, don't get me started with the shower curtain.
You never close it, so the floor is always wet.
Who forgot to flush the toilet?
We are out of toilet paper.
Don't leave your toothpaste in the basin.
Can you take out the garbage bin?
Your shampoo smells so good.
Sitting in the bathtub helps me think.
Close the shower curtain to keep the floor dry.
I can't sleep well with this pillow.
How often do you change your sheets?
The picture frames don't match the nightstand.
Kitchen.
I'm reheating the pizza in the oven.
Do you want some?
Sure. Hey, I'm using the microwave; don't stand too close!
Don't eat too much microwaved food.
Take the steak out of the freezer and put it on the counter.
I'll cook it for you.
That's so sweet.
Remember to put on the apron and turn on the range hood.
I don't want our clothes to smell like steak!
Put the pizza in the oven to reheat it.
Don't stand too close to the microwave.
We can make smoothies with the blender.
I forgot to load the dishwasher.
Take the steak out of the freezer.
Turn on the range hood.
Set the stove on low.
Wear the apron while you cook.
The counter is always a mess after you cook.
Wipe the plate with a kitchen towel before putting food on it.
Welcome to my home.
Wow, I love your living room.
The French windows let in lots of light.
Thank you. Do you like my hardwood floor?
Sure. It feels good walking on it.
And I see you have a really nice stereo system!
Yeah, I like to read with soft music playing in the background.
I am so hungry.
Why don't you go check the fridge?
Did you see my keys?
I think I saw them on the dressing table.
Please take off your high heels before entering my house.
I will. I wouldn't want to ruin your hardwood floor.
How often do you change your sheet?
About once a week.
Don't you think it's a little hot in the room?
Yeah, I'll turn on the ceiling fan.
Who forgot to flush the toilet?
The color of the carpet matches the curtains.
Your shampoo smells so good.
Unit three Maintenance.
Cleaning And Doing the Laundry.
That's not how you hold the broom. 
Oh, Forget it.
I'll clean here; you go and do the laundry.
OK. Hey, Mom. How much detergent should I use?
A capful is enough.
And should I put the jeans and shirts in together?
Read the care tags yourself, would you?
Ugh! Just leave it; I'll do it later.
Look at that stain and dust on the floor!
Vacuum the floor first before you mop it.
That's not how you hold a broom.
It's a perfect day to do the laundry.
How much detergent should I use?
Dry-clean this coat.
If you can't read the care tag on the clothes, hand it to your mom.
Gardening.
You don't have a green thumb, do you?
Your plants are withering!
Sorry, should I turn on the sprinkler to water the lawn now?
Later. You trim the hedge first while I add the fertilizer to the soil.
I'll have to be careful with these sharp gardening shears.
You watch out for those rose thorns, too.
Be careful with those gardening shears.
Turn on the sprinkler to water the lawn.
Put some soil over the seed with the trowel.
Shouldn't we plant it in the flowerpot?
I cut my finger on a rose thorn.
These are edible herbs.
The hedge needs to be trimmed.
Water your plants; they are withering!
Plucked weeds can be used as a fertilizer.
Maintenance And Tools.
Look at the water damage and cracks on the walls!
The toilet is totally clogged.
And there is sewage leaking out everywhere.
The doors are broken and the windows are shattered.
These aren't problems a handyman or even a plumber can fix.
We are not renting this apartment!
The toilet is clogged.
The pipe is leaking.
The heater is not working.
Don't step on the shattered glass.
The storm caused the power cut.
We need a plumber immediately.
Call the handyman.
Can you send someone to repair the faucet?
Can you hold the ladder while I fix the roof?
It's so shaky.
Sure. Let me hold the toolbox for you, too.
Hand me the needle-nose pliers, would you?
You mean this one.
No, those are pliers.
They are next to the wrench.
Can you find it?
Can you send someone here to take a loo at the pipes?
Sure, the plumber will arrive in about an hour.
What kind of plants do you have in the garden?
Some edible herbs.
This coat looks expensive.
That's why have it dry-cleaned instead of washing it in the washing machine at home.
Why is it so cold in this room?
The heater is not working.
Look at the stain and dust on the floor!
Oh, no! I just did the cleaning yesterday.
You really don't have a green thumb.
Your plants are withering!
Sorry, should I turn on the sprinkler to water the lawn now?
Later, You trim the hedge first while I add the fertilizer the soil.
I'll have to be careful with these sharp gardening shears.
You watch out for those rose thorns, too.
Unit four Interpersonal Relations.
Feelings And Epressions.
Wow, you look like you're in such a good mood.
What happened?
I am so excited about the trip tomorrow.
I am on cloud nine!
Sounds fun! I'm going, too.
Everyone will be amazed by my skinny jeans; you won't be disappointed.
Stop! It would be so awkward!
You're already making me feel embarrassed by imagining it now!
I am in such a good mood!
I couldnt help but burst out laughing.
I'm so excited about the trip.
That baby is grumpy and won't stop crying.
I'm about to lose my temper!
Stop! You're making me feel embarrassed!
Family And Friends.
I come from a big family; I have many younger brothers.
Me, too.
And I used to fight with my siblings a lot.
Oh! What do you like to do in your free time?
I like to go for a drink with my buddies. And you?
I like to go out with my bestie.
Speaking of which, do you know my friend, Jenny?
Oh, we're just business acquaintances.
I come from a big family.
I used to fight with my siblings a lot.
I have five younger brothers.
Buddy, do you want to go for a drink?
My bestie and I talk about everything.
Stop hanging out with those fair-weather friends!
We are just business acquaintances.
My colleagues are easy to get along with.
He is a total stranger to me.
It's All about Love.
Tell me about the girl you're dating.
Was it love at first sight?
It was.
I felt the connection right away.
I want to make a romantic confession and tell her I love her.
Wait, are you sure it's not just a crush?
I think she is the one, my soulmate.
I want to marry her.
It was love at first sight.
I felt the connection instantly.
There is good chemistry in the air.
I'm dating a girl.
We're shacking up.
I want to make a romantic confession.
I got married to the love of my life.
Tying the knot is a life-long commitment.
He cheated on me, so I broke up with him.
I am on cloud nine.
I'm about to lose my temper!
I'm dating a girl.
He has a crush on the girl next door.
My great-grandfater is a famous businessman.
I'm anxious about the exam tomorrow.
I don't want to go on a blind date.
I got married to the love of my life.
Tell me about this girl you're dating.
Was it the love at first sight?
It was.
I felt the connection right away.
I want to make a romantic confession and tell her I love her.
Wait, are you sure it's not just a crush?
I think she is the one, My soulmate.
I want to marry her.
Unit five Health.
Sleeping.
I'm so tired.
I've stayed up late every night this week.
If you burn the midnight oil too often, you could get sick.
I can't turn in now.
I need to study for the college entrance test.
Well, you won't do well if you have sleep deprivation.
Michael...Michael! Did you hear me?
Oh! Sorry, Karen.
I didn't. I started to nod off.
What time do you usually turn in?
You should catch some sleep on weekends.
Have you stayed up late every night this week?
My father is a heavy sleeper.
I always doze off as soon as my head hits the pillow.
I slept like a log from midnight until midday.
I had a terrible nightmare last night.
I have sleep deprivation because I couldn't sleep last night.
My husband always wakes me with his snore.
Keeping Fit.
Would you like some chocolate?
No, thanks. I don't eat snacks because I'm on a diet.
Why are you dieting? You're already so slim.
I became overweight after having children, although, 
I'm in good shape now because I've lost a lot of weight.
Cool! I think I'll go on a diet, too.
Devin's new girlfriend is so petite.
I am muscular because I work out a lot.
Being obese can cause health problems.
I don't eat snacks because I am on a diet.
A balanced diet is important.
Don't skip breakfast; your body needs nutrition.
Many women become overweight after having children.
You will put on weight if you eat too much.
I was chubby, but now I have a six-pack.
Feeling Ill And Seeing a Doctor.
Doctor, i feel so ill.
I have a fever and a sore throat.
OK. I'll check your temperature.
Am I going to die, doctor?
Please, tell me the truth!
Relax, you have a cold.
I'll give you a prescription for some capsules.
You will be well again in a few days.
I have a stomachache and diarrhea.
If I see you vomit, I will also throw up.
I keep sneezing and have a runny nose.
What are your symptoms?
The nurse checked my temperature.
I have an appointment to see the doctor.
Take one tablet three times a day.
I stopped taking the pills because of the side effects.
I'm a little tired.
I stayed up late last night.
Why don't you turn in now?
I'll try to catch some sleep on the weekend.
You'll get sick if you keep burning the midnight oil.
I don't eat snacks because I am on a diet.
Being obese can cause many health problems.
A balanced diet is essential for good health.
Doctor, I feel so ill.
I have a fever and a sore throat.
Do you have any other symptoms?
Yes, I keep sneezing, and I have a runny nose.
OK. I'll check your temperature with a thermometer.

小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7
留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7/comments

推薦此書,願大家英文都有進步.
圖解美國人每天說的話 https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010755612

小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7
留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7/comments

推薦此書,願大家英文都有進步.
圖解美國人每天說的話 https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010755612

小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7
留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7/comments

推薦此書,願大家英文都有進步.
圖解美國人每天說的話 https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010755612

小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7
留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7/comments

推薦此書,願大家英文都有進步.
圖解美國人每天說的話 https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010755612

小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7
留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7/comments

推薦此書,願大家英文都有進步.
圖解美國人每天說的話 https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010755612

小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7
留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7/comments

推薦此書,願大家英文都有進步.
圖解美國人每天說的話 https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010755612

小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7
留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/clhzoypkf028r01webed85sw7/comments