93156240 高榮駿 93156255 葉佳聖

Eddie: Hi, Jeremy. I haven't seen you for a long time.
Where did you go?
Jeremy: Oh, I went abroad studying last summer.
Eddie: Really..?
Jeremy: Yeah, that's right.
Eddie: So, which country did you go ?
Jeremy: Japan.
Eddie: Wow.. It is a good country. I have heard a lot about Japan, like
the habit of eating and living, the attitude they keep, but I really
don't know the cultural difference.
Jeremy : Well, there is no doubt that every country possesses their particular
culture and customs so that they should be cherished and come down
by everyone. However, because of the impact of outer culture,
original cultures are replaced and bring about disappearing.
So, it's significant for us to cherish every original cultures. For example, Japanese get accustomed to wear kimono in special space or festival .This is a kind of representation of Japan.
Eddie : Eddie: Kimono, I know .It's beautiful. I believe it is the unique culture that Japanese have. Is there anything special?
Jeremy : Sumo is also a main culture about Japan.
Eddie : Sumo, I feel it's very terrible. I don't like it.
Jeremy : On the other hand, they usually like to eat uncooked fish and drink tea.
I believe that making tea plays an important role in their lives.
So, it’s obvious to see that a lot of family have the habit of making tea.
Eddie : Oh, I know that drinking tea is good for everyone, so I like their habit of making tea. As you say, it's really different to live in Japan. I envy their living style.Is there still anything?
Jeremy : Jeremy: Yes, there are still many differences between Taiwan and Japan. If you have a chance to go to Japan, you would find the differences.
Eddie : Oh, thEddie : Oh, it sounds good. When will you come back to Japan again? I want to go with you to realize the differences.
Jeremy : Really..? About next month.
Eddie : Good. I decide to go with you.
Jeremy : OK. See you next month.
Eddie: Un…. I can’t wait that day to come.


Question

1. Which country did Jeremy go?
(a) (a)Japan
(b) (b)American
(c) (c)South Pole

2. Which is not Japan’s culture?
(a) (a)kimono
(b) (b)Sumo
(c) (c)Top

3. When will Eddie and Jeremy go to Japan together?
(a) (a)Next month
(b) (b)Tomorrow
(c) (c)Yesterday

93156230 吳建儒 93156232 黏俊偉
Cindy meets her language exchange partner, Tim, for a picnic in the park . Tim : Hi Cindy, What's new ? Cindy : Nothing . I've had these clothes for years . Tim : That's not what I mean . It's just a way to greet someone that you haven't seen for a while . Cindy : Oh ! So how do I answer ? Tim : You tell me what you have been doing since the last time we saw each other . Why don't you ask me ? Cindy : Okay . What’s new ? Tim : Not much . I've just been working and syudying Chinese . Cindy : That's great . Do you have a Chinese name ? Tim : Shi ! Wo de ming zi shi Bai Che . Cindy : Umm, “bai che” isn't a name . Tim : It isn't ? Then, what does it mean ? Cindy : It means “Idiot” . Tim : Well, that's why my girlfriend call me . Cindy : I'm sure she is just being funny . Lots of girls say that . Tim : Umm… She is usually smilling when she say it . Tim : She also says I'm “Hen fan nei, bai che . “ So, what does that mean . Cindy : That's right . If, means “annoying idiot . “Tim : But all I was doing was burning may garbage outside . Cindy : Why were you doing that ? Tim : I see everyone doing it . That's what the red metal buckets are for, right . Cindy : Those are burning money ! Bai che ! Tim : Bai che ! I burn garbage, but other people burn money . What am I the “bai che” ? Cindy : Not realy money . Thay're buring ghost money .

93156236 陳暉奇 89600128葉劉鴻
Situation：Amy and Ed are gambling at a casino in Las Vegas.
Ed：My Word! Did you ever see so many one-armed bandits in all your life?
Amy：Well, In taiwan, we don't have the casino.So,this is my first time to see the one-armed bandits.
Ed: Wooooo! Look ! Those people look like they've been standing there for hours on end.
Amy: I know, they are waiting to hit the jackpot.
Ed: I feel lucky tonight. It look like really exciting! Think I'll try the machines for a while. How about you?
Amy: No. I think I'll try the craps table. I love to watch the dice roll,and this is only game I played in taiwan.
Ed: OK. But don't get too carried away. Stick to our budget.
Amy： Don't worry. I won't lose control.
Ed : If you say so.
Amy: Just wish me luck.
(few minutes later)
Ed: Wow, I loss all of my money, Amy!! Where are you ?
Amy: I just want to see the show at the hotel ,then I want changs my clothes.
Situation： Amy and Ed are attending a show at the hotel.
Narrator： (in the hotel room)
Ed： Wow! You look so beautiful! You could be in the show.
Amy： OK, that's enough. You don't look so bad yourself.
Ed： I've always wanted to see a Vegas show starring Tom Jones. You can not see this show in other country just in here ,because other country can't use so many different Stage.
Amy：In taiwan, must of show are boring,just like symphony or chamber music.Our table is down center. We can have dinner while we watch the show.
Ed： Neat. I hear the food here is fabulous.
Narrator： (at the show)
Amy： Boy, this is really great! The music is fantastic.
Ed： Look at those gorgeous costumes.
Amy： It looks like a full house tonight.
Ed： One of them is pointing at you. I think she wants you to join her on the stage!
Amy： No way! I suddenly have to go to the rest room. See you in a few minutes.



Q1.Where did Amy come from?
A. Taiwan
B. America
C. Singapore

Q2.Why the Amy want to go to the rest room ?
A. She love to go to the rest room.
B. The dancer want Amy to join her on the stage.
C. Amy want eat some different food.

Q3.Who loss all of the money?
A. Alice
B. Amy
C. Ed

93156236 陳暉奇 89600128葉劉鴻
Situation：Amy and Ed are gambling at a casino in Las Vegas.
Ed：My Word! Did you ever see so many one-armed bandits in all your life?
Amy：Well, In taiwan, we don't have the casino.So,this is my first time to see the one-armed bandits.
Ed: Wooooo! Look ! Those people look like they've been standing there for hours on end.
Amy: I know, they are waiting to hit the jackpot.
Ed: I feel lucky tonight. It look like really exciting! Think I'll try the machines for a while. How about you?
Amy: No. I think I'll try the craps table. I love to watch the dice roll,and this is only game I played in taiwan.
Ed: OK. But don't get too carried away. Stick to our budget.
Amy： Don't worry. I won't lose control.
Ed : If you say so.
Amy: Just wish me luck.
(few minutes later)
Ed: Wow, I loss all of my money, Amy!! Where are you ?
Amy: I just want to see the show at the hotel ,then I want changs my clothes.
Situation： Amy and Ed are attending a show at the hotel.
Narrator： (in the hotel room)
Ed： Wow! You look so beautiful! You could be in the show.
Amy： OK, that's enough. You don't look so bad yourself.
Ed： I've always wanted to see a Vegas show starring Tom Jones. You can not see this show in other country just in here ,because other country can't use so many different Stage.
Amy：In taiwan, must of show are boring,just like symphony or chamber music.Our table is down center. We can have dinner while we watch the show.
Ed： Neat. I hear the food here is fabulous.
Narrator： (at the show)
Amy： Boy, this is really great! The music is fantastic.
Ed： Look at those gorgeous costumes.
Amy： It looks like a full house tonight.
Ed： One of them is pointing at you. I think she wants you to join her on the stage!
Amy： No way! I suddenly have to go to the rest room. See you in a few minutes.



Q1.Where did Amy come from?
A. Taiwan
B. America
C. Singapore

Q2.Why the Amy want to go to the rest room ?
A. She love to go to the rest room.
B. The dancer want Amy to join her on the stage.
C. Amy want eat some different food.

Q3.Who loss all of the money?
A. Alice
B. Amy
C. Ed

93156204 盧宗佑 93156223 蕭盛元

W : Good evening. Welcome to our restaurant.
C : My name is Tony. I have a reservation at 7 o'clock.
W : Sure! Your table is all set. This way, please.
(Customer sits down.)
W : My name is Andy. It's my pleasure to serve you today. May I get something for you to drink?
C : No, thank you! Water is just fine for me.
W : It is our menu for today. If you are ready to order, please let me know.
C : What do you have for today's special?
W : We have filet steak, lamb chop.
C : How do you cook for lamb chop?
W : It's charcoal flavor with Garlic Rosemary.
C : Sounds yummy. I'll take it.
W : Do you like to have Salad or smoked salmon?
C : Smoked salmon, please .
W : Do you prefer to have lobster bisque?
C : Lobster bisque is fine.
W : Do you like to have vanilla bean cheescake or blueberry jelly for dessert?
C : Blueberry jelly.
W : Do you like to have some coffee or tea to go with blueberry jelly?
C : Coffee, please.
W : Let me repeat your order. You would like to have lamb chop, smoked salmon, lobster bisque, blueberry jelly, and coffee. Is it correct?
C : Exactly.
W : Enjoy your meal .
C : Check please.
W : How was the food we prepare for you? Do you enjoy it?
C : Yes, it is very good. Do you take credit card?
W : Yes. I'll be right back.
W : Please sign here. It's your receipt. Have a great evening.

-- from “ boggle’s world ” --

Question :
1. Where did the dialog happen?
a. tavern
b. motel
c. restaurant

2. Did the customer reserve any table?
a. yes
b. no
c. we don’t know

3. Which drink did the customer order to go with dessert?
a. tea
b. coffee
c. juice

Laughter Is the Best Medicine
93156215林佩君 93156222賴育潔

John and Susan are walking home from school. John looks sad.
Susan: What’s wrong John? You look a little under the weather.
John: I’ve been under some stress lately. I have had a lot of homework .Plus, I haven’t been feeling well.
Susan: You should relax. Learn to laugh in the face of stress, like Dr. Norman Cousins.
John: I wish it were so easy. Besides, who’s Dr. Norman Cousins?
Susan: He’s a famous doctor that recovered from a serious disease with the use of laughter.
John: How exactly did he cure himself using laughter?
Susan: Well, he watched some comedies while he was in the hospital.
John: And he recovered from his illness?
Susan: Yeah, he even wrote some books about it.
John: I guess laughter really is the best medicine.
Susan: That’s not all. Some interesting discoveries were made.
John: About laughter? What could they have possibly found?
Susan: They found that the way a person laughs could make one more or less attractive to others.
John: That’s true. Susie always snorts when she laughs, and I don’t find her very attractive.
Susan: Too bad that she thinks you are hilarious!
Susan: It has also been found that women tend to laugh more wildly with men, and men tend to laugh more with their buddies.
John: That makes sense. My buddies and I always joke around with each other.
Susan: That’s because you guys share a crude sense oh humor.
John: Don’t worry. I won’t tell them that I get all my jokes from you.

~ Reference "English 4U" Feb. 2002 ~

Question：
1. Why John is sad?
A. He failed in examination
B. He had a lot of homework.
C. He was sick with influenza.
2. How did Dr. Norman Cousins cure his illness?
A. Sleeping
B. Laughter
C. Hiking
3. Do women tend to laugh more with men?
A. Yes
B. No
C. None of about all

93151257 93151223


situation：Alice has just checked into a hotel in San Francisco. After going up to her room, she immediately calls the front desk.
Clerk: Front desk.
Alice: This is Alice Givens, in 206.
Clerk: Yes, Ms. Givens.
Alice: I’m sorry to say that I’m not completely satisfied with my room.
Clerk: And I’m sorry to hear that, Ms. Givens. What is the problem with the room?
Alice: It just isn’t what I specified when I made my reservation.
Clerk: And how is that?
Alice: I asked for a room as far as possible from the elevator, facing away from the street. But this room is right beside the elevator, facing the busy street. Can you please move me to a different room?
Clerk: Let me see what I can do.(moments later)
Clerk: Ms. Givens, I’m very sorry, but there are no other rooms of this size available.
Alice: Can you put me in a bigger room, then?
Clerk: I’d be happy to do that, Ms. Givens. We have a nice, quite suite on the 10th floor.
Alice: That’s great. Thank you.
Clerk: You’re welcome. That will be extra $50.
Alice: Excuse me? Are you telling me you’re going to charge me extra to put me in a different room?
Clerk: I’d afraid so, Ms. Givens. The suite is larger, so the price is higher.
Alice: But you didn’t give me the room I asked for in the first place!
Clerk: I’m looking at your reservation record. There’s nothing here about any special requests.
Alice: Well, I very clearly told your reservation clerk what I wanted. She told me the room would be just as I requested. Since it isn’t, you ought to fix things—at no extra charge!
Clerk: I have to go by our computer record, Ms. Givens. On that basis, there will be an extra charge for a larger room.
Alice: I’m sorry, but that isn’t acceptable. People sometimes make mistakes, and in this case, your reservation clerk did. So I hope you will do the right thing.
Clerk: If you don’t mind, Ms. Givens, I’d like to have the hotel manager discuss this with you.
Alice: Please do. I’ll wait here for his call.

Question：1.What kind of room does Alice ask for?
a.away from the elevator b.right beside the elevator c.right beside the street
2.Does the clerk move Alice to a bigger room without extra charge? a.Yes b.No
3.What did the clerk do in the end? a.move Alice to a bigger room b.call the hotel manager c.run away

朱文康 Kevin 93154225 張瑋玲 Ling 93154207


Subject: An Exhausting October 13, 2005
Major department: IB-b
Name: 朱文康 Kevin 93154225 張瑋玲 Ling 93154207
Role play: Kevin → David Ling → Lisa
4/12/2004 No.267 Bilingual Weekly


David: You look really tired, Lisa. What did you do this weekend?
Lisa: I drove to Hualien with a friend to see Taroko Gorge. I’m never going to do that again.
David: Why not? I thought Taroko Gorge was one of the most beautiful places in Taiwan.
Lisa: It is. But getting there by car is exhausting. And it took so long that we had little time to Hualien. That’s not that far.
David: Really? It’s about 250 kilometers from Taipei to Hualien. That’s not that far.
Lisa: That’s true. But it took us five-and-a-half hours to get there, and about the same amount of time to get back.
David: Five-and-a-half hours? I don’t believe you. Back home, I could drive twice that far in five hours.
Lisa: But that’s because in your country the speed limit is much higher. And you don’t have to drive up and down mountains.
David: Did you drive all that way by yourself? I thought you went with Gerald.
Lisa: Gerald doesn’t have a license and he’s afraid of driving in the mountains, so I had to drive all by myself.
David: Then why did you take the train?
Lisa: We thought about that, but all of the seats were sold out, and we didn’t want to stand up.
David: You really should have bought tickets earlier. The train gets to Hualien a lot faster than a car can, and it’s safer.
Lisa: You’re right. I’ve learned my lesson. From now on, no more long road trips. I’ll take the train next time, because driving for so long can be such a miserable experience. I really wish I hadn’t gone.
David: Don’t say that. You should look on the bright side. You won’t make the same mistake again, and your next trip will be much more enjoyable.
Question
1( )Did Lisa happy about this trip?1.yes 2.no 3.none of about all
2( )Is this a complain article?1.yes 2.no 3.none of about all
3( )What transportation did Lisa take?1.car 2.walk 3.space shuttle

93151210張之耀 VS 93151235白佩樺
Major: Economic
Date: Oct 13
Subject: Ask for Directions

Hank and Tracy are from out of town. They are trying to find an insurance company, in the Taiwan Bank Building. Tracy and Hank have just left the subway station. They see a man leaning against the side of a building.

Hank: I know the office is near the subway station, but I don't know how to get there.

Tracy: Let's ask for directions. That guy looks like a local, leaning against the building like that.

Hank: Excuse me, do you know how to get to the Taiwan Bank Building?

Man: Hmm... Go down First Street to Fourth Avenue and turn left.
Then go down Fourth Avenue to Park Drive and turn right.

Tracy: You should write this down.

Hank: No. I have a great memory.

Man: Then walk along Park Drive until you see a small bridge.
Turn left after the bridge. That's Oak Street.

Hank: Got it. Thanks. Don't worry, Tracy. I never get lost.

Hank: Were we supposed to turn left or right on Park Drive?

Tracy: I don't see any bridge.

Hank: Hey, I remember this building. We're right back where we started!

Tracy: Well, at least you remembered something, Mr. Great Memory!

Now Tracy and Hank go back to the man.

Hank: Excuse me. Sorry to bother you again,

but we tried to follow your directions and we got lost.

Man: I'm terrible at giving directions. Sorry.

Tracy: We need to find the Taiwan Bank Building.

Man: Right. Go up that road until you see Joe's Cafe.
Turn right there and walk along that road for about five minutes.
You'll see the Taiwan Bank Building on your left.

Tracy: Those were different directions. We'll get lost again.

Hank: No, we won't! I have an excellent sense of direction.

Hank: We're lost.

Tracy: No, we're not. Look, there's the same building again.

Hank: Excuse me. We got lost again!

Man: Maybe you should ask a local. I'm from out of town.

Tracy: Look! This is the Taiwan Bank Building!

Hank: I told you I had a good sense of direction.



~ Reference "Live ABC" Apr 2005 ~


Question:
1. How many times did Hank and Tracy get lost ?
a. Two times

b. A million times

c. They didn’t get lost

2. Did they find the “Taiwan Bank Building” finally ?
a. No, they didn’t

b. Yes, they did

3. Where does the man who gives them directions come from ?
a. He’s a local

b. He’s from out of town

c. He’s from Taiwan

John VS Mary
Major
DateR

Riding on trains and subways can be difficult.
If you make a mistake, you might end up in the wrong location.
Today, we look at some of the English you need to ride subways and trains.
Excuse me.
I left my bag on a train.
You can report it at the information desk, and then we can call the Lost and Found Service Center.
What kinds of tickets are available?
You can buy a single-journey ticket or a stored-value ticket.
There are also one-day passes, group tickets, and commemorative tickets.
How do I buy a single-journey ticket?
Look at the map to find the fare for your destination.
Then push the button for that fare and insert the money.
How do I get through the gate?
Put your ticket in the slot.
When it comes out the second slot, pull it out and go through the gate.
Where can I catch the Nankang Line toward Hsimen Station?
Go to platform number one.
How do I get to Shihlin Night Market?
Take the Nankang Line to Taipei Main Station and transfer to the Tamshui Line.
Ride the Tamshui Line toward Tamshui, and get off at Chientan Station.
When is the last train on the Tamshui Line?
The last trains depart Tamshui and Hsintien at midnight.
Can you tell me which train goes to Kaohsiung?
Um, this is the Taipei MRT.
You have to get a long-distance train to go to Kaohsiung.
Reference " Live ABE" Oct 2005

Sinny and Sophia


Sinny is working at The Net Cafe. Sophia comes in the phone rings. Sinny answers it 0. Sophia goes to Sinny when she is talking, but she doesn't see Sophia

Siiny : Hello..... Yeah. This is The Net Cafe .....You want to talk to Sophia ? Sorry She is not here ......Sure no problem Bye.
Sophia : Sinny
Siiny: Hi Sophia !
Sophia Do you always answer the phone like that?
Sinny: Sometimes
Sophia: That's Not the way to answer the phone at work. You should say "Thanks for calling The Net Cafe, This is Sinny."
Sinny: I Know but what I say is OK,right ? I was friendly.
Sophia: Yes, but you were so informal.
Sinny: Custormers like friendly workers.
Sophia: We're sopposed to be friendly and professional.
Sinny: Oh...OK.
Sophia: I mean it. Sinny . I wouldnt want to have to tell our boss about it
Sinny : You'd tell Ron i dont answer the phone well enough ?
Sophia : i will if i have to
Sinny : all right then ! ... dont worry about it i'll be so professional that everyone will be happy
Sophia : i hope so .. ... ok.Sinny!
Sinny: thank you for calling the net cafe. this is Sinny! may i help you
Sophia : much better
Sinny": yes! sophia is available , may i ask who is calling .... one moment please
. .....sophia here you go , is customer . she want to talk to the manager
Sophia : hello this is sophia .. oh ! hi mom!

Learning From Mistakes

(Greg, Liz and Jeff are drinking tea after to talk dinner at the Clark's. Mia is talking to Mandy on the phone. Mandy is telling Mia about the article she wrote for the school paper. )
Mia: Wow, Mandy. So what did your advisor say about the article?
Mandy: Well, he didn't even read the article until it came out in the paper. Then he wasn't very happy that I was so honest.
Mia: Hmm. Why didn't he read it sooner?
Mandy: Well, he really trusts Caitlin, the editor.
Mia: So was your article the truth?
Mandy: Yes! (sighs) But the things I wrote about Trina weren't very kind.
Mia: So what are you going to do?
Mandy: (thinks) Well, I guess I need to apologize to Trina.
Mia: Good idea.
Mandy: Yeah. I really feel bad now about the things I wrote. Even if it was the truth.
Mia: I understand. Hey, will you write the article about the play itself?
Mandy: Maybe. I’ll ask Caitlin.
Mia: You never know, Trina might do a good job.
Mandy: True. Then maybe I can make up for what I wrote this time.
Mia: Good thinking. (They keep talking.)
(A few minutes later, Mia hangs up the phone. She joins Jeff, Greg and Liz at the table.)
Mia: Sorry about that, everyone. Mandy really needed to talk.
Liz: Is she OK?
Mia: Yes. She wrote an article about someone that wasn’t very nice. Now she knows that was a mistake.
Greg: Well, that sounds like a good lesson for her to learn.
Jeff: We all make mistakes. I’m glad Mandy learned from hers.


Q:
1. Have you ever made a mistake? Tell about it.
2. Did Mandy learn a lesson???
3. What do you learn from this article???