进阶英语Book2 听说教程 Unit 3

Script 1
1.
You can buy these sandwiches all over Vietnam. Most are made with meat and vegetables. They’re yummy, but be careful: There are chilies in some sandwiches, and they can be really spicy.
2.
When I visited my family in China, I tried grasshoppers for the first time. At first I thought, “Oh, gross!” but actually, they’re pretty tasty. They’re crunchy and a little bit salty — the perfect snack.
3.
On a hot day, a glass of this Moroccan tea is really refreshing. It’s a mix of mint and sugar. It’s impossible to drink only one glass.
4.
Latin America is known for its seafood. We use it to make a popular dish called ceviche. It’s made from raw fish, mixed with lime juice and chili pepper. It has a tangy, spicy taste, and it’s perfect for a quick and delicious snack … or as a meal.

Script 2
The Problem with Sugar
Worldwide, children and adults today are eating and drinking more sugar than ever before. One of the main ways people consume sugar is by drinking soda. Some cans of soda contain more than ten cubes of sugar. As the chart shows, many people have one or two cans of soda every day.
Drinking soda is only one way that people consume sugar. Too much sugar is bad for your teeth and can cause other health problems. A recent study shows that eating too much sugar can also be bad for your memory.
The mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg, wants to make people drink less soda. He wants to introduce a new law. It says that stores and restaurants in the city can’t sell sodas in a cup larger than 16 ounces (about 0.5 liters). Some people like this law. They think it will make people drink less soda. However, some people disagree. They think people should be able to eat and drink whatever they want.
Script 3
M: Hey Gina. Wait a minute. I want to stop in the cafeteria and get a drink.
F: Yeah, sure.
M: Look … here’s a vending machine. I think I’ll get a soda. You want one?
F: No, thanks.
M: Wow, last week a soda was one twenty-five. Now it’s one ninety-five.
F: Didn’t you hear? All sodas at school are now more expensive.
M: What? Why?
F: So students don’t buy soda as often. The school wants students to drink less soda — you know, to be healthier. So soda costs more.
M: That’s not fair.
F: Well, soda costs more in other places, too.
M: Really? Like where?
F: The mayor of New York City wants to tax soda. And in France, there’s an extra tax on soda … and in other countries in Europe, too.
M: Do people in those places drink less soda than people in the U.S.?
F: Yeah, actually, they do.
Script 4
1.
— How much is this blue tablecloth?
— Twenty dollars and fifty cents.
2.
— Can I help you?
— Yes, I’d like this red vase. How much does it cost?
— Fifty ninety-five.
3.
— How much does this cell phone cost?
— One hundred and seventy-five dollars and forty cents.
4.
— May I help you, sir?
— Yes, I’d like to buy a coat for my father.
— What do you think of this gray one? It’s soft and comfortable.
— How much is it?
— Fifty dollars eighty cents.
— OK. I’ll take it.
5.
— May I help you, Madam?
— I like this sofa very much, but I was wondering if you could give me some discount.
— If you really like it, I can give you 10% off. That will be 594 dollars.
— All right, I’ll take it.