Paul: That sounds like a fun way to practice writing. Thanks, Ms. Manson. 1d Listen again. Complete the solutions. Ms. Manson: You look worried, Paul. Paul: I am, Ms. Manson. I’m having trouble

learning English.

Ms. Manson: You said you liked English. What’s

the problem?

Paul: I can’t get the pronunciation right. Ms. Manson: Well, listening can help. Why don’t

you listen to English songs on the radio and repeat the difficult words?

Paul: That’s a good idea. But what about all the new words? I forget a lot of

the new words.

Ms. Manson: You can always write the new words in your notebook and

review them from time to time. You can even study on the subway on the way to school.

Paul: That might really help! Thanks.

Ms. Manson: Can you understand when people talk to you?

Paul: Well, not always. Sometimes I just don’t understand what people

are saying.

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Ms. Manson: Why don’t you join an English language club to practice

speaking English? The English club meets after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Paul: Maybe I’ll go. The only other problem is that I

don’t get much writing practice. Ms. Manson: Maybe you should find a pen pal. Paul: That sounds like a fun way to practice writing.

Thanks, Ms. Manson.

UNIT 2

Section A

1b Listen and

T for true or F for false.

Mary: What a great day! Bill: Yes, it was really fun! Mary: What did you like best?

Bill: I loved the races! They were really interesting to watch. How

fantastic the dragon boat teams were!

Mary: Yes! And look at the colors of the boats. How pretty they were! Bill: I agree! But I guess it was a little too crowded.

Mary: I don’t know…I kind of like to have more people around. It makes

things more exciting.

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Bill: That’s true. Oh, and I really liked eating zongzi. Mary: Oh, me too! The sweet ones are my favorite.

Bill: I wonder if they’ll have the races again next year. Mary: Of course! They have them every year.

Bill: Then I believe that I’ll be back again next year to watch the races! Mary: Me, too!

2a Listen to the conversation between Wu Ming and Harry and

the correct words in the sentences. Harry: What did you do on your vacation, Wu Ming? Wu Ming: I visited my aunt and uncle in Hong Kong. Harry: Wow! So what did you do?

Wu Ming: Well, we ate out a lot. I believe that we ate at least five meals a

day! How delicious the food is! I’ve put on five pounds!

Harry: Haha! Yes, the food in Hong Kong is delicious. What else did you

do?

Wu Ming: Shopping, of course. Hong Kong is a great place for shopping! I

spent so much money.

Harry: So what was the best part of the trip?

Wu Ming: Oh, the Dragon Boat Festival for sure. They had teams from

all over the world!

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Harry: I’m planning a trip to Hong Kong next year. I wonder whether

June is a good time.

Wu Ming: Yes, if you want to see the boat races. But it’s quite hot in June.

That’s one thing I didn’t like.

Harry: Oh, I don’t mind hot weather.

Wu Ming: OK, then I think that June would be a perfect time for you to

visit.

2b Wu Ming did a lot of fun activities, but there were also downsides. Listen again and fill in the chart. Harry: What did you do on your vacation, Wu Ming? Wu Ming: I visited my aunt and uncle in Hong Kong. Harry: Wow! So what did you do?

Wu Ming: Well, we ate out a lot. I believe that we ate at least five

meals a day! How delicious the food is! I’ve put on five pounds! Harry: Haha! Yes, the food in Hong Kong is delicious. What else did you

do?

Wu Ming: Shopping, of course. Hong Kong is a great place for shopping! I

spent so much money.

Harry: So what was the best part of the trip?

Wu Ming: Oh, the Dragon Boat Festival for sure. They had teams from

all over the world!

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