外研版高中英语教材听力文稿(必修一至必修五)

外研版高中英语
必修一听力文稿
Module One
Rob: Hi, Diane!
Diane: Hi, Rob! How are you doing?
Rob: I’m fine. I’ve just been to my first language class.
Diane: Oh really? So have I.
Rob: Really? Which language are you studying?
Diane: Spanish. Which language are you studying?
Rob: Chinese.
Diane: Is that right? Cool! How was it?
Rob: It was good. The teacher’s name is Mr. Davies.
Diane: Mr Davies?
Rob: Yes, he isn’t Chinese, obviously, but he’s fluent in Chinese. And there’s an assistant teacher called Miss Wang. She is Chine se. We’re going to see her once a week.
Diane: And what do you think?
Rob: Well, learning Chinese isn’t going to be easy-but the first lesson was very enjoyable-I liked it a lot. Mr. Davies gave us a lot of encouragement-he made us feel really good about being there. The most important thing at the beginning is pronunciation, getting the sounds right-and he was very good at correction-he said it didn’t matter if we made mistakes. I think we all made a lot of progress-in just an
hour!
Diane: That’s great.
Rob: What about Spanish? Did you start yet?
Diane: Yes, we did. The teacher is nice, but I already speak some Spanish and the rest of the class are really beginners. I misunderstood the teacher-I thought she said the class was for people who already speak Spanish. I’m not sure if I’m going to make much progress.
Rob: Oh, I’m sure things will improve.
Diane: Maybe-actually, I was a bit disappointed-she explained everything in English.
Rob: Oh, that’s too bad.
Note: obviously: adv. 明显地
beginners:新手，初学者
Module Two
Tape script
I don’t agree that all good teachers talk a lot. Some good teachers talk a lot and some don’t. I do think that teachers need to be strict, but they don’t need to be very strict. I do believe that discipline is important. Yes I like teachers who are amusing. I think you enjoy the lesson more and so you learn more. And I agree with the statement that the most popular teachers are very kind. Everyone likes kind people. Of course, good teachers always return homework quickly. I think
that’s very important. And the next statement is obviously true, a teacher must check that everyone in the class understands. What about the next statement? No, I don’t agree with that at all. There are times when a teacher needs to talk without interruption. And the last statement—It doesn’t matter if a teacher is not organized. That’s really stupid. A teacher must be organised. How can student learn if the teacher isn’t organised?
Notes: statement:论断，论述
obviously: adv. 明显地
interruption: 打断
LISTENING AND V ocabulary
Tapescript
(St=Student Mr. S=Mr. Stanton)
Mr. S: Okay, kids, as you know, the exams are coming up soon, so we need to start work on revision. This afternoon I’m going to give you a choice. We can either do some revision or we can do some translation. It’s up to you.
St: I’d rather do translation than revision, Mr. Stanton.
Mr. S: How many people would like to do translation?
Chorus of voices: I would/Me/I’d like to do translation.
Mr. S: That’s eight of you. So the rest of you would prefer to do revision, is that right?
Chorus of voices: Yes.
Mr. S: That’s sixteen of you. So that’s settled. We’ll do revision. I’m going to give
you a choice of topic, too. Do you want to revise Life in the Future or Travel?
St: I’d rather do Life in the Future.
St: I’d prefer to do Travel.
Mr. S: Hands up for Life in the Future. (Students raise their hands) Eighteen of you. The choice is made. But before we start, there are a couple of things I need to say to you. Firstly, have you all got your new timetables?
Chorus of voices: Yes. .
Mr. S: Good. Can you take a look at them? OK. Now, at present you have a free period on Tuesday afternoons. Well, that’s been changed and you’ve got French instead. Have you got that?
Chorus of voices: Yes.
Mr. S: Excellent. And there’s one other thing. The headmaster wants to see everyone in the library at three this afternoon. OK?
Chorus of voices: Yes.
Mr. S: Right. Let’s begin our revision of Life in the Future.
Module Three
Tapescript
Interviewer: Tell me, Mary, where were you born? .
Mary Lennon: I was born in London.
Interviewer: Really? And when did you go to America?
Mary Lennon: In 1934, when I was 19 years old, I went to New York. . Interviewer: Is that right? Did you travel by plane?
Mary Lennon: By plane? No, of course not! We travelled by ship! Interviewer: Goodness! How long did that take? .
Mary Lennon: About seven days.
Interviewer: Did you enjoy it?
Mary Lennon: No! I hated it!
Interviewer: Why? Were you sick?
Mary Lennon: No! I was bored!
Interviewer: Who invited you to go to America? And who paid for your ticket? Mary Lennon: To be honest, I can’t remember. A film producer, I think. Interviewer: What did you do in New York?
Mary Lennon: Well, I met a lot of people, and I went to some parties. But I was there to make films and the film studios were in California, on the other side of the country, you see. So I went to California.
Interviewer: How did you get from New York to California?
Mary Lennon: By train.
Interviewer: Did you like that?
Mary Lennon: Oh yes, definitely! I loved travelling by train.
Interviewer: How long did the journey take?
Mary Lennon: Well, in those days, you could travel from New York to Los Angeles in about a week.
Interviewer: Really?
Mary Lennon: Yes. We stopped in Chicago for a few days.
Interviewer: Oh, I see. .
Mary Lennon: I think it was two weeks before I arrived in Los Angeles. Interviewer: And what happened when you arrived in Los Angeles?
Mary Lennon: Absolutely nothing. I did nothing for weeks!
Interviewer: What did you think of Los Angeles?
Mary Lennon: It was too hot!
Module Four
Tapescript
Part 1
Interviewer: Mr. Yang, you’re from Nanchang, aren’t you? And am I right in thinking that you’ve lived here all your life?
Yang Hua: Yes, I was born in the street.
Interviewer: Really! And you work for an organization called "the neighbourhood committee”, is tha t right?
Yang Hua: Yes, I’ve worked for it for four years now. It’s been very interesting. Interviewer: We don’t have such organisations in France. What kind of work does the committee do?
Yang Hua: A great many things. Our job is to look after the neighbourhood. Interviewer: Can you give us some examples?
Yang Hua: Yes. . . Umm, for example, we’ve started a holiday club for children. A lot of children have joined it. It’s done very well.
Interviewer: Yes, we have that kind of thing in France.
Yang Hua: And we’ve begun a neighbourhood watch, where people watch the houses and streets. It’s been very successful, so far. The streets are safer as a result. Interviewer: Congratulations!
Part 2
Interviewer: You’ve just completed a survey of the neighbourhood, haven’t you? Yang Hua: Yes, it’s been fascinating. In the past we haven’t known much about the people who live in our area. Now we have a lot more information. Interviewer: I’d be interested to hear some of the figures.
Yang Hua: Well, there are 850 households.
Interviewer: So it’s quite a small area.
Yang Hua: Yes, it is. The total population is 2 800.
Interviewer: 2 800. Have you collected any information about occupations?
Yang Hua: Yes, we’ve got 322 professional people, teachers, etc. There are 517 office workers, 378 people in manual work and 280 students. There are 183 people working in local shops like the butcher’s and the greengrocer’s.
Interviewer: I see. What about the number of adults in employment?
Yang Hua: We make it 1 400. We’ve certainly done our best to help people find employment.
Interviewer: I’m sure you have!
Module Five
INTRODUCTION
Tapescript
1. Water exists as a solid, a liquid and a gas.
2. When you heat a metal, it expands.
3. Steel is a mixture of iron and other substances. .
4. Two-thirds of the earth’s surface is water. .
5. The distance of the sun from the earth is 150 500 500 kilometers.
6. The earth is 4. 6 billion years old.
7. The earth is forty nine times larger than the moon.
LISTENING AND WRITING
3. Aim: To find out if there’s a change in weight when magnesium burns in air. Apparatus: Magnesium, Bunsen burner, a balance, a crucible.
Method: First, put the magnesium in the crucible. Then put the crucible on the balance and weigh it. Next, heat the magnesium. Light the Bunsen burner and hold the crucible over it. Finally, weigh the magnesium again.
Result: It weighs a little more than before.
Conclusion: There is a change in weight when magnesium burns in air. Tapescript
(Mr. C= Mr. Chen, Z. K. = Zhang Kai, L. K. - Li Kang)
Mr. C: OK, boys and girls, we’re going to do an experiment. Come a bit closer. The closer you are, the more you’ll see! That’s right! Now, what’s the aim of this experiment, Zhou Kai?
Z. K.: We want to find out if there’s a change in weight when magnesium burns in air.
Mr. C: That’s right. So what do we need first?
Z. K.: Um... We need some magnesium. How much do we need? What about this piece? Is this piece OK?
Mr. C: No, we need rather more than that-about two and a half grams. We need a piece which is much bigger than that.
Z. K.: OK. . . And we need a Bunsen burner . . . a balance . . . and a crucible to put the metal in ... Here they all are. . . Where do we go from here? . Mr. C: Well, first, put the magnesium in the crucible. Then put the crucible on the balance and weigh it.
Mr. C: How much does it weigh? Take a look, everyone. Is it any heavier?
Z. K.: Um . . . It weighs two and a half grams. Do you want me to write that down? Mr. C: Yes, write it down. What next?
Z. K.: Yes. . . Um, next, we’re going to heat the magnesium. So I light the Bunsen burner. After that, I hold the crucible over it... Oh look, it’s burning with a white light! It’s getting brighter and brighter!
Mr. C: It’s pretty, isn’t it? Keep the noise down, boys and girls, please.
Z. K.: Um... Lastly, we need to weigh the magnesium again. . . It weighs four grams now.
Mr. C: So what does that tell you?
Z. K.: It weighs a little more than before. .
Mr. C: How much more?
Z. K.: 1. 5 grams more.
Mr. C: And what does that mean?
Z. K.: It means that there is a change in weight when magnesium burns in air. Mr. C: You’ve got it! Well done! So now, let’s do the same experiment with copper. Come along, Li Kang, it’s your turn now. What do you think will happen if you heat copper?
L. K: I think it’ll be a lot heavier than magnesium. Shall I begin?
Mr. C: Yes, go ahead!
Module Six
LISTENING AND VOCABULARY
Tapescript
Interviewer: Hello and welcome to Education Today. Today, we’re talking about the Internet. Is the Internet a good thing for education? With me in the studio are Ann Baker, who’s a teacher, Tom Grant, who’s 17 and still at school, and Tom’s mother Pat. Welcome to the show, everyone. If I can talk to you first, Ann, do you think that the Internet is a good thing or a bad thing?
Ann: Well, there are good and bad things about the Internet, but I think we should concentrate on the good things. The Internet has fantastic information about all kinds of things, and for this reason I think it’s very good for students to use it. Interviewer: Do you allow your students to use the Internet during school time? Ann: Absolutely! They have Internet classes once a week. It’s a chance for them to
do some independent work. I make sure they have a reason to use the Internet. Interviewer; What do you think are the bad things about using the Internet? Ann: Well, we all know that there are some terrible sites on the Internet. We must make sure that students look for information on interesting and useful sites. Interviewer: I see. Thank you. Well, I also have Pat and Tom Grant with me. Tom, how often do you use the Internet? .
Tom: Every day.
Interviewer: At school or at home?
Tom: At school and at home.
Interviewer: How much time do you spend on the Internet at home?
Tom: As much time as I can. About five hours.
Interviewer: Five hours a week?
Tom: No! Five hours a day!
Interviewer: And what do you do on the Internet? Do you study?
Tom: Yes. It’s good to study on the Internet.
Interviewer: Is it better than studying at school?
Tom: Well, they’re different. I like studying at school as well.
Interviewer: Pat, what do you think about that?
Pat: Well, I’m happy when Tom is studying on the Internet, but he doesn’t always study.
Interviewer: What do you mean?
Pat: Well, there are a lot of music sites that he likes. And he spends a lot of time
reading about his favourite football team. .
Interviewer: So you would prefer it if he didn’t do that.
Pat: No—I want him to study and enjoy himself. But studying is important. And studying from books is important.
Interviewer: More important than studying on the Internet?
Pat: Studying is the important thing.
外研版高中英语
必修二听力文稿
Module One
Doctor: Hello, Mr. Chen, how can I help you?
Mr. Chen: I’m not feeling at all well, doctor. In fact, I feel awful. I’ve got a temperature of 38℃and my chest hurts when I breathe.
Doctor: How long have you had the temperature? Two or three days?
Mr. Chen: About four days, actually.
Doctor: Four days. Do you have any other symptoms?
Mr. Chen: Yes, I’ve got a sore throat and a cough.
Doctor: Can you lie down, please, and I’ll examine you?...Can you take a deep breath? … And another one…
Doctor: Well, I’m afraid you’ve probably got pneumonia. We’ll need to do an X-ray to be certain, and we may need to take you into hospital.
Mr. Chen: Oh dear!
Doctor: Don’t worry. Nowadays, with the right drugs, people get better very
rapidly. I’ll wr ite you a prescription. Are you allergic to penicillin?
Mr. Chen: No, I’m not.
Doctor: Good. Is there someone who can take you to hospital?
Mr. Chen: A friend of ours is in hospital at the moment and my wife’s going to visit her this afternoon. She can take me in at the same time.
Doctor: That couldn’t be better. And how are you planning to get home now?
Mr. Chen: My wife’s going to pick me up in a quarter of an hour.
Doctor: Jolly good. I’ll write a note for your employers saying that you’re sick. And I’l l ring the hospital and arrange that X-ray for you.
Mr. Chen: How long will I be off work? About a week?
Doctor: No, I should imagine about two weeks, at least.
Mr. Chen: Two weeks! Well, thank you, doctor.
Doctor: Goodbye, Mr. Chen.
Module Two
Interviewer: Good evening, and welcome to the show. With me in the studio is Professor Marion Smith, who is an expert on the connection between crime and drug addiction. Good evening, Professor Smith.
Professor: Good evening.
Interviewer: First of all, how many people use illegal drugs in Britain? Professor: Possibly four million people.
Interviewer: Really? Four million?
Professor: Yes.
Interviewer: How many of them break the law in order to pay for their drugs? Professor: It’s possible that a hundred thousand peopl e steal in order to pay for their drug addiction.
Interviewer: A hundred thousand?! That’s incredible! And what kind of crimes do they commit?
Professor: Mainly shoplifting – in other words, stealing from shops – and burglary, stealing from houses.
Interviewer: I see.
Professor: And there’s another problem. Drug users get into trouble with the police for other reasons as well.
Interviewer: What kind of reasons?
Professor: Well, you often see drug users in public places – shopping centers, railway stations, for example – and some of them behave so badly that members of the public call the police. Some people feel so nervous when they see drug users that they call the police anyway.
Interviewer: This is a really bad problem, isn’t it?
Professor: Absolutely, but the good news is that drug users who go to treatment centers usually stop their criminal activities.
Interviewer: How many addicts go to treatment centers?
Professor: Last year, about 30,000 people went to drug treatment centers. Interviewer: Thirty thou sand? That’s amazing.
Professor: Yes, there are such a lot of people that there isn’t time to help them all.
Interviewer: What kind of people are they?
Professor: Well, the majority are young people in their twenties. And about 75 percent of the young people are men.
Interviewer: And do all these people live in cities?
Professor: Oh no. The ratio of drug users in society is the same in cities and in the countryside. But they all have something in common.
Interviewer: What’s that?
Professor: Drug users are more likely to get into trouble at school.
Interviewer: Professor Marion Smith, thank you very much.
Professor: Thank you.
Module Three
The Beatles were the most successful band in the history of popular music. The band consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. Starr played drums, the other three played guitar. Lennon and McCartney wrote most of the songs. All the Beatles were born in Liverpool in the north of England.
During the early 1960s, the Beatles were influenced by American rock singers, such as Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley. They had their first hit in 1962 with a catchy song called Love Me Do (1962). In 1964, after they had become stars in their own country, the Beatles toured the United States and were a huge success.
During the mid-1960s, the Beatles were one of the bands which gave rock music a new direction. Some of their songs were quite serious, such as Nowhere
Man; there were ballads such as Yesterday and more complex songs such as Strawberry Fields Forever.
By the late 1960s, their music had changed completely. They had stopped writing simple songs with catchy tunes. The tunes and the lyrics had become more interesting and they had begun to use new instruments, too. For example, after visiting India, they started using Indian instrument.
Some of their albums changed pop music completely. Their last album was Let It Be in 1970.
After they had finished recording Let It Be, they split up. By the time they stopped working together, they had sold more albums than any other band in history. After the group had broken up, all the Beatles performed as solo artists or started other bands.
John Lennon died in New York in 1980. George Harrison Died in 2001.
Module Four
Girl: Hey, that’s a good portrait. It’s so realistic. You’ve really got the expression right – the look in the eyes.
Boy: Yes, I’m pleased with it. What do you make of the mouth? Do you think I need to do more work on it?
Girl: No, don’t change a thing. It’s brilliant. And the light coming in through th e window is really good. You’re a good painter, you know.
Boy: Thanks for the compliment! I’m really fond of painting. But learning to paint well takes a long time. How about you, are you interested in it?
Girl: Yes, but I’m not half as good as you. Painting is difficult for me. I couldn’t possibly paint a portrait as good as this. I think drawing’s a lot easier. I do quite a lot of drawing.
Boy: So do I. I always learn a lot when I draw. It teaches you to observe things carefully. Do you go to art galleries?
Girl: No, I don’t. But I should, I know. I really do love art.
Boy: Well, how about going to an art gallery next weekend? I’m sure we can find something interesting.
Girl: I’d love to.
Boy: There’s a pop art exhibition on at the moment.
Girl: Um, I don’t like pop art.
Boy: Nor do I, really. I know, there’s an exhibition of water colours on at the same gallery.
Girl: Oh, that sounds interesting. I love water colours.
Boy: Do you? I prefer oil paintings, myself. But I’d still like to go.
Girl: Let’s do that then…And I do think your picture of Mike is wonderful. Boy: Mike? It’s not a picture of Mike! It’s a picture of Paul!
Girl: Paul? It’s a picture of Paul? Oh! I didn’t realise that. Sorry!
Module Five
Reading and Listening
A
The British Prime Minister landed at Beijing Airport at nine o’clock yesterday
morning at the start of a five-day visit to China. His wife and son were with him. “This is my first visit to China,” he said, “and I’m delighted to be here. Now that I have made this first visit, I hope I can come many more times.” The Prime Minister is also planning to visit Shanghai and Guilin.
B
American singer Bobbie Sharon was in London yesterday. She went to the Channel 16 TV studio, where she sang Sometimes, a song from her new album. While she was waiting for a taxi outside the studio, she met 16-year-old Sam Parrish, who was two meters tall. “I’m your biggest fan,” said Parrish. “Well, you’re my tallest fan,” replied Sharon. “Could I possibly have your autograph on my arm?” asked Sam. “As you have asked me so nicely,” said Sharon, “I’d be delighted to sign your arm.”
C
Amateur astronomer David Bates was looking at the moon through his telescope last night when he got a big surprise. “I saw aliens on the moon,” he said. “They were getting out of a spaceship.” since no one else saw the aliens, not many people believe Mr Bates. Mr. Bates, who is 68, also saw aliens landing on the moon last year and two years ago.
Listening and speaking
Interviewer: I’m talking to Tom Johnson, who has just made a film in Hollywood. Welcome, Tom.
Tom Johnson: Thank you. It’s very nice to be here.
Interviewer: So, you’re an English theatre actor, but you’ve just come back from making a film in Hollywood.
Tom Johnson: That’s right.
Interviewer: How did you get the part?
Tom Johnson: Well, I was working in a play in New York and the director of the film came to see it. Actually, she came to see another actor in the play. Interviewer: I see. And then what happened?
Tom Johnson: Well, at the end of the play, she came backstage to talk to the other actor.
Interviewer: I see.
Tom Johnson: And my dressing room was next to his, so after she’d talked to him, she talked me.
Interviewer: And what did she say?
Tom Johnson: She said, “W hy don’t you fly to Hollywood and we’ll give you a screen test.”
Interviewer: And what did you say?
Tom Johnson: I said, “Yes, of course!” so I went to Hollywood and did a screen test.
Then I flew back to New York and carried on with the play.
Interviewer: What were you doing when you heard that you had got the part? Tom Johnson: I was sleeping! When she rang, I was asleep. Anyway, I stopped doing the play and flew back to Hollywood.
Interviewer: What did you do when you arrived in Hollywood?
Tom Johnson: I went to stay in a smart hotel.
Interviewer: What did you think when you arrived at the film studio?
Tom Johnson: I thought it was great. I was a bit nervous but it was all very exciting.
Function and Everyday English
A; It says in the newspaper that by the year 2050, there will be cities on the moon. B; Oh, come on! That’s impossible!
A: Well, you never know. We have the technology to do it.
B: It’s a crazy idea. Who wants to live on the moon?
A: I think it would be very interesting.
B: You can’t be serious! It would be terrible.
A: Well, stranger things have happened. I may want to do it myself.
B: In 2050? You must be joking. You’ll be nearly 60 years old.
Module Six
Interviewer: Do you have a television in your home?
Boy: Sure! We’ve got two, one in the sitting room and a small one in the kitchen. We always watch telly in the morning in the kitchen as we eat our breakfast. Interviewer: Really! How often do you watch it?
Boy: Watch the box? I watch it every night for about two hours. And sometimes, when my parents are out, I watch it non-stop all evenin g, I’m afraid to say. I love it, it’s the way I relax. My mum says I watch too much, but I disagree.
I think you can learn a lot from television. There was a programme about homeless people last weekend that was really interesting.
Interviewer: Do you watch a lot of films on television?
Boy: I watch films all the time at the weekend. It’s one of the most relaxing things you can do when you’re tired or bored.
Interviewer: I see! How often do you change channels in an evening?
Boy: Quite a lot. If we’re al l watching, we often argue about which programme we want to watch. My parents like serious programmes like the news, but I prefer comedy programmes.
Interviewer: Do you enjoy advertisements?
Boy: Yes, I do, I think they can be very interesting. I saw an excellent one yesterday. When I leave school, I want to work in advertising.
Interviewer: Good for you! What’s your favourite TV programme?
Boy: I love watching Neighbours. Everyone in it acts so brilliantly. I have to find out what’s happening to the char acters. They seem so real!
Interviewer: So what’s on TV tonight? Anything good?
Boy: Absolutely! Neighbours!
外研版高中英语
必修三听力文稿
Module One
Carlos: Hello, my name is Carlos and I’m from Spain.
Helen: Hi, Carlos. I’m Helen.
Amy: And my name is Amy. Pleased to meet you.
Carlos: Are you English?
Helen: No! Neither of us is English.
Amy: Helen’s from Scotland and I come from Wales.
Carlos: Really? So, Helen, where do you live in Scotland?
Helen: In Edinburgh.
Carlos: Edinburgh. Nice. That’s the capital of Scotland, isn’t it?
Helen: Yes, it is.
Carlos: And Amy, you’re from Wales.
Amy: That’s right.
Carlos: That’s west of England, isn’t it?
Amy: Yes, it is. It’s a separate country and it’s to the west of England. Carole: And where in Wales do you live?
Amy: Well, my family lives in Cardiff.
Cardiff: Cardiff? I’ve never heard of Cardiff. Is it a big city?
Amy: Yes, it is! It’s the capital!
Carlos: Oh, I’m so sorry!
Amy: That’s all right.
Carlos: There are so many capital cities in the United Kingdom!
Helen: Yes, Scotland and Wales are separates countries. And each of them has a capital city.
Carlos: So what are you doing here in London?
Helen: We’re students.
Carlos: What are you studying?
Helen: Languages.
Carlos: Which ones?
Helen: Well, there are about 60 students in the class, and all of them are studying at least two languages. I’m studying French and Chinese.
Amy: And I’m studying German and Russian.
Carlos: So neither of you is studying Spanish.
Amy: No, sorry. In fact, none of the students in our class is studying Spanish. Carlos: Oh, That’s sad.
Helen: Where in Spain do you live?
Carlos: In Valencia.
Amy: Valencia? Whereabouts is that?
Carlos: It’s on the east coast. It’s about 200 kilometers south of Barcelona.
Amy: I see. Is it a big city?
Carlos: Yes. Quite big.
Amy: What’s it like?
Carlos: It’s a wonderful place. And our soccer team is fantastic.
Helen: What kind of work do people do there?
Carlos: Well, a lot of them work in tourism.
Helen: Really? And what are you doing here in London?
Carlo s: Well, I’m studying English at university, so I’m here for a month.
Amy: Really? That’s nice.
Carlos: Yes. In fact, my whole class is coming.
Helen: How many students are there in the class?
Carlos: Forty-seven. But none of them has arrived yet!
Module Two
Lingling: Is this your first time in Beijing, Richard?
Richard: Yes, it is.
Lingling: How do you find it?
Richard: It’s totally fascinating. It’s so different from Sydney, where I live. Lingling: Now I’m fascinated. Tell me about the differences, as you see them. Richard: Well, Sydney’s a younger city than Beijing. Beijing has a lot of more inhabitants and is much more crowded.
Lingling: Yes, we certainly have a huge population, like most Chinese cities. Richard: It’s very exciting, as a result. And the re’s so much construction going on. Lingling: I know, we’re growing very fast. For example, I don’t think we have as many freeways as Sydney does, but we soon will!
Richard: I believe you! I think there are fewer tourists in Beijing-at least for now. And I get the feeling that Beijing’s less dangerous.
Lingling: Yes, there’s probably a lot less crime here.
Richard: What about the climate? I think Sydney has less rain.
Lingling: Yes, we can get a lot of rain in July and August.
Richard: I’ve noticed! It’s po uring at the moment!。