who acquires supernatural powers through Taoist practices, from which he knows the 72 transformations, allowing him to transform into various animals and objects. That is the most important reason why I consider Sun as my favorite character.
Classics open up a window to different worlds and different cultures. I do hope that Chinese classic literature helps you understand China better.
Yours, Li Hua
听力材料
Text 1
W： It's finally lunchtime! I'm going to pick up a burger. Do you want anything? I can grab a cheeseburger with fries for
you.
M： Actually, can I get a hamburger with onions? (1) No French fries for me, but thanks. Text 2
W： Are you free for lunch on Saturday? We're trying to get our friends together.
M： No. I work on Saturdays... but please don't change your plans for me. (2) It's impossible to pick a time that works
for everyone!
W： OK. Well, we'll miss you. Text 3
M： Hi, Gina! I haven't seen you in a long time! Do you still work at the post office?
W： Yeah, that?s my main job. But unfortunately, my hours were cut. So now, in the evenings, I also work as a driver. (3) Text 4
M： Can you tell us about the final exam, Mrs. Nelson?
W： Yes. You need to bring paper, a pen, and your notes. (4) You are allowed to use the notes you took in class while you
take your test, so I hope you all took good notes! Text 5
M： I've been looking for you all morning! I went to the classroom and nobody was there. I thought you were in the
library, and then 1 saw the note on the door.
W： Yeah, for some reason, classes were moved to the gym this morning. (5) Text 6
M： I can't wait to see this movie! I've been looking forward to it for weeks!
W： Me, too. I'm sure it'll be great! I heard that the special effects are really amazing. And the director has a great
reputation.
M： And best of all, it has my favorite actor in it, (6) so I know the acting will be good. W： Cool. Well, why don't we get some popcorn and drinks before the show?
M： I'm almost too excited to eat! But we can get some if you want. I'll go get iis the seats and wait for you in the theater.
(7)
W： Okay, sec you in there! Text 7
W: Can you give me a ride to work this morning? (8)
M： Uh. you're always asking me for rides!
W： I know. I could take the bus, but then I'd have to leave so early! If you give me a ride. I can sleep for extra thirty minutes.
M： I'm sorry. I have to go to swim practice today, and I hate to rush beforehand. Why don't you ask Mom for a ride or
drive your own car? (9)
W: You know I want to. But I have to save money on gas. I only make six dollars an hour... (10) And I asked Mom, but
she'll have to go to the airport to pick up her old classmate. M： Well, OK. Pll do it this time, but only this once. W： Thanks! Text 8
M: How can I help you today? W: I have a package to send. (11)
M： All right. Do you want to send it standard mail, or would you like to use the two-day shipping? W： Well, that depends. I want it to arrive by Thursday. (11) It's a graduation gift for my cousin... M： Well, it's Monday afternoon, so if you send it standard mail, there is a chance that it would arrive in time. However, if you would like a guarantee, then you should consider the two-day shipping. W： OK. What's the price for that? M： That will cost $ 18.
W： Oh, that's very expensive! I do want it to arrive on time, but I can't pay that much. (12)
M： All right. Would you like to insure the package?
W： No. thank you. But can I pay a bit extra to keep track of it? (13) That way, I'll at least know when it arrives.
M： Sure. (13) That costs an extra dollar. W： Oh, well... 1 can afford that! Text 9
W： Hi, I'd like to ODen an account today. (14)
M： That's great! I'm an account manager here at the bank, so 1 can definitely help you with that. Have you ever had an
account before?
W： No, I havcn?t. Fm still in high school, but I just got my first part-time job. (15) My dad said that I need to start
learning how to manage my money, now that I'm making my own money. So, here I am!
M： That's a very smart decision. Your dad is right. One day, you will have rent and bills to pay, and it will be very
important for you to be able to pay for everything. W： Absolutely. So, what do I need to know?
M： Well, here is your bank book. You can write down here how much money you have in your bank account. Every time
you spend some of it, take away that amount, and add any money you put in. You can also keep track of the amount of money in your account online.
W： That's so helpful. Thank you. I feel more responsible already! I'm going to ask my parents for advice, too. (16) Text 1()
W： I almost had a complete disaster yesterday, but I just missed it. I went to the gym around noon and worked out for an hour. When I stopped by the bakery to pick up some bread for dinner, I discovered I didn't have my wallet with me. (17) I went home, but it wasn't there, either. Then I remembered I had had it with me on the golf course the day before.
I had two hundred dollars in it, my Visa card, and my driver's license. I decided to go back to the golf course and try to get my wallet back. I needed to fill up the car with gas to get to the course, but luckily, I had a bank card at home. (18) When I finally got there, I asked around the changing room, but no one had scon it. Then I asked the people in the restaurant and they didn't have it. cither. My last chance was the kids outside who wash the golf carts. And they told me one of the workers found it when he was cutting the grass in the morning. (19) I offered to treat the guy to a round of golf. (20) but
he said he plays there for free, anyway. Finally, he said if I came back, I could buy him a beer. I told him he had a deal.
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