英语900句基础篇4

英语900句基础篇4
3.Substitution Drills 替换练习
1.Today is Mary's birthday.
John's
Tom's
今天是玛丽的生日。
约翰
汤姆
2.Tom is excited when getting up at 6:00o'clock.
coming back from school.
having his breakfast.
汤姆六点起床的时候很兴奋。
放学回家的时候
吃早饭的时候
3.The parents gave Rose a computer as a birthday gift.
a piano
a set of books
爸爸妈妈送给罗斯一台电脑作为生日礼物。
一架钢琴
一套书
4.Betty's friends come to her home with all kinds of presents.
many flowers.
many gifts.
贝蒂的朋友带了各种各样的礼物到她家。
许多花
很多礼物
5.Jim sends me a beautiful watch for my birthday.
a wonderful book
a nice tape
吉姆送我一块精美的手表作为生日礼物。
一本精彩的书
一盒好听的磁带
6.Jack's friends hold a big party to celebrate his birthday.
hold an interesting match
suggest a special picnic
杰克的朋友为庆祝他的生日 开了一个大派对。
举行了一场有趣的比赛。
建议来一个特别的野餐。
7.The grandparents provided them with a big cake.
a nice dinner.
a wide room.
爷爷奶奶给了他们一个大蛋糕。
一桌丰盛的菜。
一间大屋子。
8.We are singing and dancing in the party.
singing and playing piano
drinking and eating
我们在晚会上又唱又跳。
又弹又唱。
又吃又喝。
9.They lit 12 candles on the cake.
19
24
他们点燃了十二根生日蜡烛。
十九
二十四
10.I made a wish before blowing out the candles.
sang a song
closed my eyes
我在吹灭蜡烛前许了一个愿。
唱了一首歌。
闭上了眼睛。
11.Susan invited her friends to go to the park after dinner. go to skate
go to skate
have a walk along the lake
吃过饭后，苏珊邀请朋友去公园。
去滑冰。
去湖边散步。
12.Everyone says "happy birthday" to her.
"good luck"
"have a nice day"
每个人都对她说生日快乐。
祝你好运。
祝你快乐。
13.Kitty received a big bunch of beautiful roses.
wonderful lilies.
nice flowers.
凯蒂收到一大束美丽的玫瑰。
美丽的百合。
漂亮的鲜花。
14.They finish the birthday party at 12:00 at night.
the celebration dinner
the celebration activities
他们晚上十二点才结束 生日派对。
庆祝晚餐。
庆祝活动。
15.I feel very happy for my birthday.
so exited
very pleased
我的生日让我感到非常幸福。
很兴奋。
非常高兴。
4.Conversation 对话
1.Jane: Happy birthday! This is the gift for you!
Tom : Thanks so much!
Jane: Let's light the candle on the cake!
Tom : Ok!
Jane: You should make a wish before blowing out the candle.
Tom : Yes, I will make a wish for all of us!
简：祝

你生日快乐！这是送给你的礼物！
汤姆：谢谢！
简：让我们点燃生日蜡烛吧！
汤姆：好的！
简：在吹灭蜡烛前许个愿吧！
汤姆：好，我为我们大家许个愿！
2.Henry: Tomorrow is May's birthday!
Jane: Really? I didn't know before.
Henry: She invited us to her home tomorrow evening.
Jane: There will be a birthday party?
Henry: Maybe. I am thinking what kind of gift she likes.
Jane: How about a lovely dog?
Henry: Oh, what a marvelous idea! It may surprise her greatly!
亨利：明天是阿媚的生日！
简：是吗？我还不知道呢。
亨利：她邀请我们明天晚上去她家。
简：有生日派对吗？
亨利：可能吧。我在想她喜欢什么礼物呢。
简：送她一只可爱的小狗怎么样？
亨利：好主意！这一定会给她一个大大的惊喜。
3.John: You know, mum's birthday is coming!
Kate: Yes, dad suggests a wonderful dinner for her.
John: Let's prepare it silently and give her a big surprise!
Kate: After dinner, we bring out our gifts to her to give her more surprise!
John: That would be a happy evening!
约翰：你知道么，妈妈的生日就要到了。
凯特：是啊，爸爸建议为她准备一顿丰盛的晚餐呢！
约翰：让我们悄悄的准备，给她一个大惊喜。
凯特：吃完晚饭后，拿出我们的礼物，会给她更多的惊喜。
约翰：那会是多么幸福的一个晚上啊！
4.Tony: Happy birthday!
Daisy: Come in, please!
Tony: These flowers are for you!
Daisy: How wonderful they are!
Tony: I went all the way to find it.
Daisy: It's so kind of you!
Tony: Don't mention it.
Daisy: Let's come into the room. The friends are waiting for us!
托尼：祝你生日快乐！
戴西：请进来！
托尼：这些花是送给你的。
戴西：哇，真漂亮！
托尼：我跑了好多地方才买到的。
戴西：真是太感谢了！
托尼：别客气！
戴西：快进来吧。朋友们在等我们呢！
5.Bess: It's 9:00p.m. now!
Paul: Yes. It's getting late, and we must go now!
Dolly: Ok, here are your coats.
Bess: Thanks. It's been a marvelous evening!
Paul: Well, we enjoined ourselves very much!
Dolly: I'm glad you could come. I'm very happy tonight!
Paul: Good night!
Bess: See you tomorrow!
Dolly: Good night!
贝丝：九点了！
保罗：是啊，有点晚了，我们该走了！
多丽：那好吧，这是你们的大衣。
贝丝：谢谢，这真是一个愉快的晚上！
保罗：今晚我们过得真高兴。
多丽：我很高兴你们能来，我感到好幸福！
保罗：晚安！
贝丝：明天见！
多丽：晚安！
Unit 15
Talking about Life on Campus
谈论校园生活
1.Sentences 句子
211.Our college is big and beautiful.
我们学校又大又美丽。
212. I have to go to three different buildings to have c

lass.
我必须到三个不同的教学楼上课。
213.I like living in dormitories.
我喜欢住在宿舍里。
214.It takes me 5 minutes from dormitory to classroom.
从宿舍到教室需要五分钟。
215.There are only 2 thousand students in this college.
这所大学只有两千人。
216.We often go to the library to study.
我们经常到图书馆学习。
217.The college has teams for all kinds of sports.
大学里有各种各样的运动队。
218.The students have lots of clubs to join in their spare time.
学生们在课余时间可以参加许多俱乐部。
219.Lots of students nowadays have jobs while they are in university.
现在很多学生在上大学时就做临时工作。
220.I go to movies to improve my English.
为了提高英语，我去看电影。
221.It's a good idea to have a recorder to practice English.
用录音机来学英语是个好办法。
222.I think I failed math.
我想我的数学会不及格。
223.I passed English and math.
我的英语和数学及格了。
224.The campus life is very wonderful!
校园生活多姿多彩。
225.I miss my university life very much.
我非常想念我的大学生活。
2.Questions and Answers问与答
1.Jane: Would you like to tell me something about your college?
John: Our college is big and beautiful!
简：能介绍一下你们学校吗？
约翰：我们学校又大又美丽！
2.Mary: How many buildings do you have to go for class?
Tom: Three different buildings.
玛丽：你上课要去几个教学楼？
汤姆：三个不同的教学楼。
3.Anne: Do you like living in the dormitory?
Tom: Yes, I do.
安妮：你喜欢住在宿舍吗？
汤姆：喜欢。
4.Tom : How long does it take you from dormitory to classroom?
Betty: 5 minutes.
汤姆：从宿舍到教学楼要多少时间？
贝蒂：五分钟。
5.Jack: How do you like your dormitories?
Jane: They are comfortable and furnished well.
杰克：你们的宿舍怎么样？
简：很舒适，而且设备齐全。
6.Jane: How many students does your college have?
Dean: About 2 thousand students.
简：你们学校有多少人？
迪恩：大概两千人。
7.Dennis: Do you often go to the library to study?
Jane: Yes, we do.
丹尼斯：你们经常到图书馆学习吗？
简：是的，经常去。
8.Jane: what kinds of teams does the college have?
Alan: It has teams for all kinds of sports.
简：学校里有哪些队？
艾伦：有各种各样的运动队。
9.Gorge: What do the students do in their spare time?
Helen: They have lots of clubs to join.
乔治：学生们在课余时间做些什么？
海伦：他们参加许多俱乐部。
10.Tom : Do the students have jobs while they are in university?
Jane: Yes, lots of them do.
汤姆：现在学生在上大学时就做临时工作吗？
简：是的，很多。
11.Mike: What do you do

in order to improve your English?
Susan: I go to movies.
迈克：你怎样提高英语？
苏姗：我看电影。
12.Tom : How about having a recorder?
Lucy: It's a good idea to practice your listening comprehension.
汤姆：买个录音机怎么样？
露西：这对锻炼听力挺有好处的。
13.Tom : How was your examination?
Kitty: I failed the math test.
汤姆：你的考试怎么样？
凯蒂：我的数学不及格。
14.Tom : What have you passed?
Maggie: I passed in English and math.
汤姆：你什么及格了？
玛吉：英语和数学。
15.Alice: What do you think about the campus life?
Peter: I think it's wonderful.
艾丽丝：你觉得你的大学生活怎么样？
彼得：很精彩。
3.Substitution Drills 替换练习
1.Our college is big and beautiful.
small but comfortable.
clean and beautiful.
我们学校又大又美丽。
虽然小但很舒适。
又干净又美丽。
2.I have to go to three different buildings to have class.
two
four
我必须到三个不同的教学楼上课。
两
四
3.I like living in dormitories.
on campus.
at home.
我喜欢住在宿舍里。
学校里。
家里。
4.It takes me 5 minutes from dormitory to classroom.
10
15
从宿舍到教室需要五分钟。
十
十五
5.There are only 2 thousand students in this college.
fewer than 3 thousand
more than 8 thousand
这所大学只有两千人。
有不到三千人。
人数超过八千。
6.We often go to the library to study.
classroom
garden
我们经常到图书馆学习。
教室
花园
7.The college has teams for all kinds of sports.
contests.
大学里有为各种运动组织的运动队。
竞赛
8.The students have lots of clubs to join in their spare time.
collective activities
social practices
学生们在课余时间参加许多俱乐部。
集体活动。
社会实践活动。
9.Lots of students nowadays have jobs while they are in university.
have gained work experience.
have benefited from part time jobs.
现在很多学生 在上大学时就做临时工作。
已经获得了工作经验。
从兼职工作中获益。
10.I go to movies to improve my English.
lectures
English corner
为了提高英语，我去看电影。
听演讲。
英语角。
11.It's a good idea to have a recorder to practice English.
a radio
a computer
用录音机来学英语是个好办法。
收音机
电脑
12.I think I failed math.
English .
physics.
我想我的数学会不及格。
英语
物理
13.I passed English and math.
the Intelligence test.
Computer.
我的英语和数学及格了。
智力测试
计算机
14.The campus life is very wonderful!
interesting.
rather dull.
校园生活很精彩！
很有趣。
很沉闷。
15.I

miss my university life very much.
classmates
teachers
我非常想念我的大学生活。
同学们。
老师们。
4.Conversation 对话
1 Henry: How do you like your college?
Jane: I like where it is and I like its size. It looks as if it's very small.
Henry: Yes, it's very pleasant. There're only about 2 thousand students.
Jane: What kind people go to this college?
Henry: There are all kinds of kids.
亨利：你喜欢你们学校吗？
简：我喜欢它的地理位置和规模。它看起来好像很小。
亨利：是啊，很舒服。才大约两千人。
简：什么样的人来上这所大学？
亨利：各种各样的年轻人。
2 Nancy: I'd like to know something about this college. Right now it's very big and confusing.
Jack: Do you have a map of the campus?
Nancy: Yes, I have. But it doesn't help me much.
Jack: Do you know where your classes are?
Nancy: More or less. I have to go to 3 different buildings to have class. And I am always late.
Jack: That's because you don't know the shortcuts. You'll learn them after a while.
南希：我想了解一下这所学校。现在我觉得它又大又乱。
杰克：你有校园地图吗？
南希：有。但没什么用。
杰克：你知道在哪上课吗？
南希：多少知道一些，我必须到三个不同的教学楼上课。我总是迟到。
杰克：那是因为你不知道近路，过一阵就会熟悉的。
3 Jim: What do you do in your English class?
Betty: We memorize new words and dialogues.
Jim: You mean you learn them by heart?
Betty: Yes, lots of them.
Jim: What good does it do?
Betty: When you memorize something, you can say it.
Jim: Maybe that is a good idea.
吉姆：你们上英语课做些什么？
贝蒂：我们记单词和对话。
吉姆：你是说默记？
贝蒂：对，记很多。
吉姆：这样记有什么好处呢？
贝蒂：会则能说啊！
吉姆：也许这是个好办法！
4 Gorge: What do you do in order to improve your English?
Jane: I go to lectures and listen to radio.
Gorge: I think it's a good idea to have a recorder, isn't it?
Jane: Sure. It's like understanding on the telephone -you can't see the speaker.
Gorge: It takes a long time to learn a language, doesn't it?
Jane: It certainly does.
乔治：你怎样提高英语的？
简：我常听演讲，听收音机。
乔治：我想用录音机挺不错的，你说呢？
简：当然了。就像听电话一样-不见其人，只闻其声。
乔治：学一门语言要花很长时间，是吗？
简：确实如此。
5 Student: Why do we drill so much, saying the same things over and over again? It's not very intellectual.
Teacher: That's just the best way for language learning.
Student: Do you really mean what you said?
Teacher: Sure. How old were you when you learned to speak your own language?
Student: When I was a lit

tle kid.
Teacher: I don't think you were intellectual.
Student: I don't think I was.
学生：我们为什么做这么多练习，一遍又一遍地重复说呢？又不用动什么脑筋。
老师：这就是学一种语言的最佳方法。
学生：你是说真的吗？
老师：当然。你什么时候学说本国语的呢？
学生：在我还很小的时候。
老师：我想你那时不动什么脑筋吧？
学生： 我想那时是不动脑筋的。
6 Susan: How was your exam?
Jimmy: Not too bad. I think I passed in English and math. The questions were very easy. How about you?
Susan: The English and math weren't easy for me. I hope I haven't failed.
Jimmy: I think I failed the intelligence test. Most of the questions were difficult for me.
Susan: Intelligence tests are awful, aren't they?
Jimmy: I hate them. I'm sure I've got a low I.Q.
苏珊：你考试怎么样？
吉米：不算太坏，我想我英语和数学能及格。题比较容易。你呢？
苏珊：英语和数学对我来说不容易，但愿我能及格。
吉米：我的智力测试可能不及格，有些问题对我来说很难。
苏珊：智力测试太可怕了！对吧？
吉米：我讨厌它。我的智商肯定很低。
Unit 16
Asking the Way
问路
1.Sentences 句子
226.Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the National Art Gallery?
打扰了，请问到国家美术馆怎么走？
227.Can I get to the Bank of Hawaii this way?
这条路能到夏威夷银行吗？
228.Do I turn right here for the Star market?
去星星超市是从这儿向右转吗？
229.Which direction is it to the Prince cinema?
去王子影院是哪个方向？
230.Tell me, please, where is No.10 on this street?
请告诉我这条街十号怎么走？
231.Will this street lead me to the Prince Highway？
这条街能到王子高速公路吗？
232.Is there a shortcut I can take to the zoo?
去动物园有近路吗？
233.Go straight ahead until you see a big glass building on your left.
朝前直走直到看见左边有一座玻璃大楼。
234.Cross this street and go ahead for 2 blocks on your right.
穿过这条街往右边朝前走两个街区。
235.It's right in front of you across the street.
横穿马路正前方就是。
236.It's right beside the red tower.
正好在红塔旁边。
237.It's only a couple of yards away.
走几步就到了。
238.You will see the entrance to the park at the crossroads.
在十字路口就可以看到公园大门。
239.You go straight for three blocks and ask again.
你向前走三个街区再问问别人。
240. It'll take you no more than 10 minutes to walk there.
不用十分钟就可以走到。

2.Questions and Answers问与答
1.Jane: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the National Art Gallery?
John: Well, I am new here myself. You'd better ask the policeman over there.
简：打扰了

，请问到国家美术馆怎么走？
约翰：嗯，我也不熟悉这儿。你最好问问那边的警察。
2.Mary: Can I get to the Bank of Hawaii this way?
Tom: Sure.
玛丽：这条路能到夏威夷银行吗？
汤姆：当然能。
3.Anne: Do I turn right here for the Star market?
Jack: Yes, you got it.
安妮：去星星超市是从这儿向右转吗？
杰克：对，你说对了。
4.Tom: Which direction is it to the Prince cinema?
Betty: Turn the left at the traffic lights.
汤姆： 去王子影院从哪个方向走？
贝蒂：在红绿灯那儿向左转。
5.Jack: Tell me, please, where is No.10 on this street?
Jane: Well, turn to the left at that corner, then you will see it.
杰克：请告诉我这条街十号怎么走？
简：行， 在拐角处转左， 然后你就可以看见了。
6.Jane: Will this street lead me to the Prince Highway?
Dean: Surely it will.
简：这条街能到王子高速公路吗？
迪恩：当然能。
7.Jane: Is there a shortcut I can take to the zoo?
Dick: No, no shortcut.
简：去动物园有近路吗？
迪克：没有近路。
8.Jane: Would you please tell me the way to the supermarket?
Alan: Go straight ahead until you see a big glass building on your left. The supermarket is right beside it.
简：请问到超市怎么走？
艾伦：朝前直走，看见左边一座玻璃大楼。超市就在旁边。
9.Gorge: Excuse me, but could you tell me the way to the station?
Helen: Cross this street and go ahead for 2 blocks on your right.
乔治：劳驾，能告诉我车站怎么走吗？
海伦：穿过这条街往右边朝前走两个街区。
10.Tom : But how can I get to the post office?
Jane: It's right in front of you across the street.
简：横穿马路正前方就是。
11.Mark : Excuse me, how can I get to the Bank of England?
Susan: It's right beside the red tower.
马克：打扰了，请问去英格兰银行怎么走？
苏珊：正好在红塔旁边。
12.Tom : How much further is it?
Lucy: It's only a couple of yards away.
汤姆：还有多远？
露西：再走几步就到了。
13.Tom : Excuse me, I'm looking for the park.
Kitty: You will see the entrance to the park at the crossroads.
汤姆：劳驾，请问到公园怎么走？
凯蒂：在十字路口就可以看到公园大门。
14.Tom : Sorry, I want to know how to get to Kennedy Airport?
Maggie: You go straight for three blocks and ask again.
汤姆：对不起，到肯尼迪机场怎么走？
玛吉：你向前走三个街区再问问别人。
15.Alice: Is it far from here?
Peter: No, It'll take you no more than 10 minutes to walk there.
艾丽斯：离这儿远吗？
彼得：不远，不用十分钟就可以走到。
3.Substitution Drills 替换练习
1.Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the National Art Gallery?
the Children's Palace ?
Chinatown?

对不起，请问到国家美术馆怎么走？
少年宫
唐人街
2.Can I get to the Bank of Hawaii this way?
the Bank of England
the Bank of New city
这条路能到夏威夷银行吗？
英格兰
新城
3.Do I turn right here for the Star market?
post office?
railway station?
去星星超市是从这儿向右转吗？
邮局
火车站
4.Which direction is it to the Prince Cinema?
People's
Panda
去王子影院从哪个方向？
人民
熊猫
5.Tell me, please, where is No. 10 on this street?
5
15
请告诉我这条街十号怎么走？
五
十五
6.Will this street lead me to the Prince Highway？
bus station?
airport?
这条街能到王子高速公路吗？
汽车站
飞机场
7.Is there a shortcut I can take to the zoo?
park?
beach?
去动物园有近路吗？
公园
海边
8.Go straight ahead until you see a big glass building on your left. white
yellow
朝前直走直到看见左边有一座玻璃大楼。
白色
黄色
9.Cross this street and go ahead for 2 blocks on your right.
3
4
穿过这条街往右边朝前走两个街区。
三
四
10.It's right in front of you across the street.
river.
station.
穿过马路正前方就是。
河对面
穿过车站
11.It's right beside the red tower.
school.
bank.
正好在红塔旁边。
学校
银行
12.It's only a couple of yards away.
meters away.
minutes way.
走几步就到了。
几米
几分钟
13.You will see the entrance to the park at the crossroads.
zoo
museum
在十字路口就可以看到公园大门。
动物园。
博物馆。
14.You go straight for three blocks and ask again.
two
four
你向前走三个街区再问问别人。
两
四
15.It'll take you no more than 10 minutes to walk there.
about 5 minutes
more than 20 minutes
不用十分钟就可以走到。
大约五分钟
二十多分钟
4.Conversation 对话
1.Man: Pardon me, Madam. Can you tell me how to get to the nearest bank?
Lady: Surely. Turn right at the next corner and keep on going two blocks.
Man: Which side of the street is it on?
Lady: The left side. It's on the corner. Are you a stranger in this city?
Man: I'm a stranger in this country. I just arrived from China.
男士：打搅，夫人，能告诉我离这儿最近的银行怎么走吗？
女士：当然。在下一个拐角处向右转，再继续走两个街区。
男士：在街的哪一边呢？
女士：在左边。拐角处。你第一次来这个城市吗？
男士：我第一次来这个国家。我刚从中国来。
2.Mary: Excuse me, sir. Is there a post office near here?
Man: Yes, there's one over there, next to the News agent. It's opposite the record shop.
Mary: Thanks. And where can I buy a film for my camera?
Man: At the chemist's. There is

one opposite the post office.
Mary: Thank you very much.
Man: You are welcome!
玛丽：对不起，先生。请问这儿有邮局吗？
男士：有，那边报亭旁边有一个。就在唱片商店对面。
玛丽：谢谢。还有在哪儿可以买到照相的胶卷呢？
男士：在药店可以买到。就在邮局对面。
玛丽：真是太感谢你了。
男士：不客气！
3.Dick: Excuse me, madam, but could you tell me the way to the Art museum?
Woman: The Art museum? You go down this street and turn to the left at the second corner.
Dick: The second corner?
Woman: Yes, the Art museum is about two hundred meters away from the corner.
Dick: That's very near. I think I can find it. Thank you!
Woman: You are welcome!
迪克：夫人，请问到美术馆怎么走？
女士：美术馆？顺着这条街往前走，在第二个十字路口向左拐。
迪克：第二个十字路口？
女士：对，美术馆离十字路口大约有两百米远。
迪克：还挺近的。我想我能找到了。谢谢你！
女士：不客气！
4.John: Would you have dinner with me this evening?
Linda: Of course. Where?
John: Let's go to the Italian restaurant on Green Street.
Linda: But how can I get there?
John: Go along North Street. Turn left down West Street, take the second turn on the right, that's Green Street. And the Italian restaurant is on the corner.
约翰：和我一起吃晚餐，好吗？
琳达：好啊。去哪儿呢？
约翰：我们去格林大街的意大利餐馆吧。
琳达：我怎么去呢？
约翰：顺着北街往前走，向左转到西街，在第二个路口向右转，那就是格林大街。意大利餐馆就在拐角处。
5.Mr. Smiths: Excuse me, I'm looking for a bank.
Woman: There are lots of banks on this street. Do you want to change your money?
Mr. Smiths: Yes. Which bank do you suggest?
Woman: You could try the New city Bank. It's next to the big church.
Mr. Smiths: And is there a post office near here?
Woman: Yes. See that big shopping center---there is one on the second floor.
Mr. Smiths: Oh, thank you very much!
史密斯先生：劳驾，请问哪儿有银行呢？
女士：这条街有很多银行。你要兑换外汇吗？
史密斯先生：是的，你觉得哪家好呢？
女士：你可以去新城银行试试。就在大教堂旁边。
史密斯先生：这附近有邮局吗？
女士：有的。看见那个商业中心了吗？邮局就在二楼。
史密斯先生：哦，谢谢你！
6.Waiter: Good morning, Sir. Can I help you?
Man : Yes. Is there a garage near here?
Waiter: Yes, there is a garage in the North street, straight ahead on the left.
Man: Thank you!
Waiter: You are welcome!
侍者：早上好，先生。有什么事吗？
男人：有事。这附近有车库吗？
侍者：有的，北街就有一个，在正前面左边。
男人：谢

谢！
侍者：不客气！
Unit 17
Talking about holidays
谈论假日
1.Sentences 句子
241.We're thinking of a visit with my parents in California.
我们想去拜访加州的父母。
242.We're going to enjoy an extra long weekend.
我们将要欢度一个特别长的周末。
243.I've promised to take my family out to a park.
我答应带全家去公园。
244.We want to see the old year out and welcome the new year in.
我们期待辞旧岁迎新年。
245.We're planning a family reunion.
我们计划着家庭团聚。
246.They'll go and pay new year's calls on their friends and wish them a happy new year.
他们将去拜访朋友，祝愿他们新年快乐。
247.We've got a lot of refreshments ready for visitors.
我们为客人准备了许多点心。
248.Most holidays and festivals are now commercialized, Christmas for example.
现在大部分节日都商业化了，譬如圣诞。
249.Christmas is the most celebrated festival in my country.
在我们国家圣诞是最盛大的节日。
250.I'd like to have a four-day trip to the Rockies this year.
今年我想去洛基山旅行四天。
251.My Washington trip had to be called off because of the bad weather.
因为天气不好，我取消了华盛顿一行。
252.I found a lot of new things to see there.
我发现那儿有许多新东西值得一观。
253.We managed to get used to the local customs.
我们尽量习惯当地风俗。
254.I must say it's a beautiful place for a vacation.
我得说那是个美丽的度假地方。
255.I'd like to know more about your Mother's Day.
我想了解更多关于你们母亲节的情况。
2.Questions and Answers问与答
1.Tom: Where will you go for this coming vacation?
Jane: We are thinking of a visit with my parents in California.
汤姆：假期你们将去哪？
简：我们想去拜访加州的父母。
2.Tom : What are you going to do ?
Kitty: We're going to enjoy an extra long weekend.
汤姆：你们打算做什么？
凯蒂：我们将要欢度一个特别长的周末。
3.Jane : What's your plan for this weekend?
Dennis: I've promised to take my family out to a park.
简：这个周末打算做什么？
丹尼斯：我答应带全家去公园。
4.Tom : What do you want?
Lucy: We want to see the old year out and welcome the new year in.
汤姆：你们期待什么？
露西 ： 我们期待辞旧岁迎新年。
5.Jane: What are you planning?
Jim: We are planning a family reunion.
简：你们正计划什么？
吉姆：我们计划着家庭团聚。
6.Tom : What will they do tomorrow?
Alice: They'll go and pay new year's calls on their friends.
汤姆：他们明天将做什么？
　艾丽斯：他们将去拜访朋友，祝愿新年快乐。
7.Jane: Are you ready?
Mike: Yes, we've got a lot of refreshments ready for visitors.
简：准备好了吗？
　迈克：是，我们已为客

人准备了许多点心。
8.Carl: Is there any change in the way people celebrate holidays?
Helen: Yeah, most holidays have been now commercialized.
卡尔：人们庆祝节日的方式有变化吗？
　海伦：有啊，现在大多数节日都商业化了。
9.Tom : What's the most celebrated festival in your country?
Betty: It's Christmas.
汤姆：你们国家最盛大的节日是什么？
贝蒂：圣诞节。
10.Jane: How will you spend your holiday this fall?
Bill: I'd like to have a four-day trip to the Rockies this fall.
简：秋季你怎样度假？
比尔：今年秋天我想去洛基山旅行四天。
11.Tom : Why did you cancelled the trip ?
Rose: Because of the bad weather.
汤姆：你为什么取消了旅行？
罗斯：因为天气不好。
12.Anne: what do you think of this place?
Tom : I found a lot of new things to see there.
安妮：你觉得这个地方怎么样？
汤姆：我发现那儿有许多新东西值得一观。
13.Maggie: What did you do with the local customs?
Jack: We managed to get used to them.
玛吉：你们怎样对待当地风俗的？
杰克：我们尽量适应当地风俗。
14.George: How do you feel about this resort?
Lynn: I must say it's a beautiful place for a vacation.
乔治：你觉得这个地方怎么样？
琳：我得说这是个美丽的度假胜地。
15.Tom : What would you like to know?
Lily: I'd like to know more about your Mother's Day.
汤姆：你想知道什么？
莉莉：我想了解更多关于你们母亲节的情况。
3.Substitution Drills 替换练习
1.We're thinking of a visit with my parents in California.
uncle
grandparents
我们想去拜访加州的父母。
叔叔。
祖父母。
2.We're going to enjoy an extra long weekend.
holiday.
summer vacation.
我们将要欢度一个特别长的周末。
假日。
暑假。
3.I've promised to take my family out to a park.
for a dinner.
for a picnic.
我已答应带全家去公园。
美餐。
野餐。
4.We want to see the old year out and welcome the new year in.
look forward to seeing
are waiting to
我们期待辞旧岁迎新年。
盼望
等待
5.We're planning a family reunion.
a classmates
a townsfolk
我们计划着家庭团聚。
同学
老乡
6.They'll go and pay new year's calls on their friends and wish them a happy new year.
teachers
relatives
他们将去拜访朋友，祝愿他们新年快乐。
老师，
亲戚，
7.We've got a lot of refreshments ready for visitors.
candies
dishes
我们为客人准备了许多点心。
糖果。
食物。
8.Most holidays and festivals are now commercialized, Christmas for example.
New year's day
National day
大部分节日都商业化了，譬如圣诞。
新年。
国庆节。
9.Christmas is the most celebrated festival in my country
Spring

festival
Thanksgiving
在我们国家圣诞是最盛大的节日。
春节
感恩节
10.I'd like to have a four-day trip to the Rockies this year.
London
Paris
今年我想去洛基山旅行四天。
伦敦
巴黎
11.My Washington trip had to be called off because of the bad weather.
illness.
the unexpected accident.
因为天气不好，我取消了华盛顿一行。
生病，
意外的事故，
12.I found a lot of new things to see there.
beautiful views
historical interests
我发现那儿有许多新东西值得一观。
美丽风景
名胜古迹
13.We managed to get used to the local customs.
manners.
flavor.
我们尽量适应当地风俗。
习惯。
风味。
14.I must say it's a beautiful place for a vacation.
terrific
wonderful
我得说那是个美丽的度假地方。
绝妙
美妙
15.I'd like to know more about your mother's day.
mid-autumn festival.
Easter day.
我想了解更多关于你们母亲节的情况。
中秋节
复活节
4.Conversation 对话
1.Jane: What are you going to do for the holidays?
Frank: I haven't thought about it .What are you going to do?
Jane: I haven't made up my mind either, maybe I'll just get
enough sleep for a recover.
Frank: I'm invited to somebody's house for dinner.
Jane: That's wonderful. You are going to enjoy it.
简：这个假期你打算做什么？
佛兰克：我还没决定呢。你呢？
简：我也没想好。也许只是好好睡一觉，休息一下。
佛兰克：有人请我去家里吃饭呢！
简：那可太好了。玩得高兴点。
2.Jack: How did you spend your summer vacation?
Anne: I did so many things that I feel tired.
Jack: That's what vacations are like. Many people can't really rest.
Anne: I traveled too much and tried to see many things.
Jack: Are you sorry you did it?
Anne: Not a bit .In the future I'll be happy I saw all these places.
杰克：你暑假怎么过的？
安妮：我做了很多事，好累呀！
杰克：放假就是这样的。很多人都不能真正的好好休息。
安妮：我四处游玩，见闻大增。
杰克：你觉得后悔吗？
安妮：一点也不。将来我会为走过这么多地方高兴的！
3.Tom: Christmas is coming soon, and I haven't done my Christmas shopping yet.
Susan: Neither have I. Shall we go shopping together?
Tom: Not a bad idea. Let's first write out a shopping list. That will save a lot of time .
Susan :I'm going to buy a Christmas tree with all necessary decorations, and some
presents for my parents.
Tom: I'm going to buy a tape for my brother. He is very fond of music.
汤姆：圣诞节快到了，我还没有圣诞大采购呢。
苏珊：我也没有。我们一起去好不好？
汤姆：好主意。我们先写一个采购清单吧。那样可以节约很多时间。
苏珊：

我要买一棵圣诞树和所有必要的装饰品，还要为父母买圣诞礼物。
汤姆：我要为哥哥买盒唱片。他非常喜欢音乐。
4.Alice: Where are you going to spend your holidays this year, Tom?
Tom: We may go abroad, my wife wants to go to Egypt, and I'd like to go there too. We haven't made up our minds yet.
Alice: Will you travel by sea or by air?
Tom: We may travel by sea. It's cheaper.
Alice: I'm sure you'll enjoy yourselves.
艾丽斯：你今年打算去哪儿度假，汤姆？
汤姆：我们打算出国，我太太想去埃及，我也想去。我们还没拿定主意。
艾丽斯：你们乘飞机还是乘船旅行？
汤姆：可能坐船，坐船便宜些。
艾丽斯：我想你们一定会玩得很高兴的！
5.Kitty: I haven't seen you since last weekend. How have you been?
Jack: I tell you what I did for that weekend. My roommate took me home with him.
Kitty: You were lucky.
Jack: We had a wonderful dinner. His family was very nice to me.
Kitty: What else did you do?
Jack: We went to a football game and really enjoyed ourselves.
凯蒂：从上个周末起我就没看见你了。过得怎么样？
杰克：我告诉你我上个周末干了什么吧。我的室友请我去了他家。
凯蒂：你真幸运。
杰克：我们美美的吃了一顿。他的家人对我很好。
凯蒂：你们还做了些什么？
杰克：我们还去看了一场足球赛，过得很高兴。
unit 18
Talking about Chinese Customs
第十八单元 谈论中国习俗
1.Sentences 句子
256.Qipao (Chinese-styled long gown) is a common dress for a woman.
旗袍（中国式长袍）是一种普通女装。
257.Rice crust is becoming a favorite food in China.
锅巴成为中国一种流行的点心。
258.Kite-flying is very popular in China.
放风筝在中国很受欢迎。
259.Almost every Chinese likes to listen to cross talks.
几乎每一个中国人都爱听相声。
260.The Spring Festival is the most important traditional one celebrated throughout China.
春节是中国最重要的一个传统节日。
261.Chinese acrobatic performance is wonderful.
中国的杂技表演丰富多彩。
262.The most exciting time is the Eve of the Lunar New Year.
大年三十的晚上最激动。
263.People say "Happy New Year" to each other.
人们相互祝愿"新年好"。
264.Foreigners call Chinese Wushu Gongfu.
外国人称中国武术为功夫。
265.Wushu has been popularized in China for ages.
武术在中国流行已久。
266.Chinese calligraphy is as beautiful as a picture.
中国书法具有很高的观赏价值。
267.The Great Wall is a man-made wonder.
长城是人力造就的奇观。
268.Guilin is famous for its scenic beauties.
桂林以其山水如画闻名。
269.You can find many unearthed objects in Xi'an.
西安有许多出土文物。
270.Sichuan pandas mainly live on bamboo.

四川的熊猫主要以吃竹子为生。
2.Questions and Answers问与答
1.Mary: What is a Qipao?
Mike: Qipao (Chinese-styled long gown) is a common dress for a woman.
玛丽：什么是旗袍？
迈克：旗袍（中国式长袍）是一种普通女装。
2.Alice: How do the Chinese people like rice crust?
Tom: Rice crust is becoming a favorite food in China.
艾丽斯：中国人喜欢锅巴吗？
汤姆：锅巴在中国变得流行。
3.Jack: Where is kite-flying very popular?
Alice: Kite-flying is very popular in China.
杰克：放风筝在哪里很受欢迎？
艾丽斯：放风筝在中国很受欢迎。
4.Jane: What does almost every Chinese like to listen to?
Tom: Almost every Chinese likes to listen to cross talks.
简：几乎每个中国人都很爱听什么？
汤姆：几乎每个中国人都很爱听相声。
5.Mary: What is the most important traditional festival celebrated throughout China?
Jack: The Spring Festival is the most important traditional one celebrated throughout China.
玛丽：什么是中国最重要的一个传统节日？
杰克：春节是中国最重要的一个传统节日。
6.Tom: Is Chinese acrobatic performance very dull and boring?
Jane: No, it's rich and colorful.
汤姆：中国的杂技表演枯燥无味吗？
简：不， 中国的杂技表演丰富多彩。
7.Eddy: When is the most exciting time?
Amy: The most exciting time is the Eve of the Lunar New Year.
艾迪：什么时候最激动人心？
艾米：大年三十晚上最激动人心。
8.Eddy: What do people say to each other?
Mary: People say " Happy New Year" to each other.
艾迪：人们怎样相互祝愿？
玛丽：人们相互祝愿"新年好"。
9.Jack: Where has Wushu been popularized for ages?
Alice: Wushu has been popularized in China for ages.
杰克：武术在什么地方已经流传很久了？
艾丽斯：武术在中国已经流传很久了。
10.Tom: What do foreigners call Chinese Wushu?
Jane: Foreigners call Chinese Wushu Gongfu.
汤姆：外国人称中国武术为什么？
简：外国人称中国武术为功夫。
11.Mike: How is Chinese calligraphy?
Jane: Chinese calligraphy is as beautiful as a picture.
迈克：中国书法怎么样？
简：中国书法具有很高的观赏价值。
12.Jane: Is the Great Wall a man-made wonder?
Mike: Yes, the Great Wall is a man-made wonder.
简：长城是人造奇观吗？
迈克：长城是人力造就的奇观。
13.Tom: What is Guilin famous for?
Mary: Guilin is famous for its scenic beauties.
汤姆：桂林以什么闻名？
玛丽：桂林以其山水如画闻名。
14.Alice: Where can you find many unearthed objects?
Tom: You can find many unearthed objects in Xi'an.
艾丽斯：在哪里可以找到很多出土文物？
汤姆： 西安有很多的出土文物。
15.Mary: What mainly live on bamboo?
Mike: Sichuan

pandas mainly live on bamboo.
玛丽：什么动物以竹子为生？
迈克： 四川的熊猫主要以竹子为生。