中级美语教程

中级美语教程

1. Rome Wasn't Built in a Day

English is an international language. Therefore, it is necessary for us to learn it. It can be rewarding or just a waste of time. It's up to you. It depends on how you study it. Here are some tips about learningEnglish.

First, don't be afraid to make mistakes. You will learn from them. Second, you must not be shy. Bethick-skinned and speak up! Finally, you must be patient. Remember, "Rome wasn't built in a day."

a little bit disencouraged

universal

Mandarin 普通话，国语

Your stay here is just(or only) a waste of time.

Exercise is a rewarding for our health.

It is up to you. 随你吧

by fits and starts. 断断续续地

My brother studied accounting by fits and starts, so he failed.

tip (about) = advice (on)

tip somebody on something tip vt.建议

a good piece of advice 不说: a good advice

stink vi.臭

be patient with somebody 对...有耐心

Lesson 2:How to Improve Your English

Mack is talking to his friend Don.

M: Hi, Don! How are you doing in your English class?

D: Not so well, I'm afraid.

M: What's the problem?

D: I'm not improving. Tell me, how come your English is so good?

M: Well, uh…I have an American girlfriend.

D: Aha! That's it. Now I know what to do. (He runs off.)

M: Hey, Come back! I was just kidding!

funny farm 疯人院正式：mental asylum

improve sth = make a lot of improvement in sth

talk to(with) sb about sth vi. talk sb into doing vt.说服

When he gave a speech, we realized that he was just talking nonsense.

He is a problem studnet.

greeting 招呼语

How are you doing in ...? or: How are you getting along? 近来怎么样？

久违的老朋友还可以说：How are you? or How have you been?

Howdy 美国南部招呼语 answer: Howdy

blind date 相亲,盲目约会

I am afraid (that省略) it is going to rain, so we can't go on a picnic. 我认为...(弱语气)

What's the problem (with)? = What's wrong? = What's the matter (with)?

goof around 浪费时间，混时间

Aha, that's it. = Aha, I get it. = I understand.

kidding = joking

Lesson 3: The City of music

Listening to music is the favorite pastime of many people all over the world. This is especially true for people living in Vienna, the city of song. Being the home of Mozart, this city is the birthplace of classicalmusic and the waltz.

Music fills the air in Vienna. Going to public concerts is often free of charge. And don't forget, Vienna isalso home to the world famous Vienna Boys' Choir. No wonder people say Austria is always alive with the soundof music.

Austria Australia

potbelly 大肚皮 He is a potbelly.

jog 慢跑

the world over adv. = around the world = throughout the world = all over the world

maestro 艺术大师，名作曲家

birthplace 发源地，诞生日

classical 古典的 classic 经典的

be free (of charge) 免费 This sample is free of charge.

be enslaved by 被...奴役

be home to / be homed of 发源地，老家

chore 杂物(可数)

no wonder + clause adv.难怪 No wonder Bruce is in such a good shape, he excercises every day.

4. He Who Hesitates Is Lost