Lesson 91 Computers
Computers are becoming a part of our everyday life. In fact, they are almost every- where. In many countries, more and more companies are replacing people with comput- ers. Telephone companies are no
Lesson 92 Hold On, Please
Operator: This is the operator. Is Mr. Ken Wang there, please? Ken : Yes, this is he. Operator: I have a collect call from England. Ken : Who's calling? Operator: It's a Mr. John Smith. Do you accept
Lesson 93 Pride Comes before a Fall
The teachings of Confucius tell us to be humble. People should not think too highly of themselves. No matter how great one is, there is always someone greater. Therefore, we should be humble in our wo
Lesson 94 Congratulations
Don : Congratulations on your promotion, Sheila. Sheila : Thanks. But it's nothing. Don : Don't be so humble. Sheila : Well, in fact, I am a bit proud of myself. 恭禧 唐 ：希拉，恭禧你获得提升。 希拉 ：谢谢。但那算不了什么。
Lesson 95 A Balanced Diet
Some people eat to live, but there are others who live to eat. To live a long and healthy life, we must learn to have a balanced diet. A balanced diet simply means a bit of everything. A diet which in
Lesson 96 You're Looking Great !
Sid : Wow! Candy, you're looking great! Candy : Really? Sid : You look so slim. How did you do it? Candy : I went on a balanced diet. 你看起来棒极了！ 席德：哇!凯蒂，你看起来棒极了! 凯蒂：真的吗? 席德：你看起来多么苗
Lesson 97 By Taxi
One of the most convenient ways to get around a city is by taxi. However, it is also the most expensive way. In some cases, tipping is expected, too. On the other hand, a taxi driver knows the city li
Lesson 98 Where to, Lady?
Taxi Driver : Where to, lady? Passenger : The train station, and make it. fast. Taxi Driver : What's the hurry? Passenger : I must catch the first train toShanghai. 小姐，你要到哪里去? 出租车司机：小姐，你要到哪里去? 乘 客 ：
Lesson 99 Asking for Directions
Being in an unfamiliar city can be frighten- ing. And finding an address can be like look- ing for a needle in a haystack. Don't get angry. Just ask someone for directions. However, city people usuall
Lesson 100 Turn Right
Foreigner: Excuse me. Could you tell me the way to the post office, please? John : Sure. Just walk down this street until you get to the police station. Then turn right and keep going for about two blocks. The post office is just across from the ban
Lesson 101 Who Discovered America?
Did the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus really discover America? It's believed that travelers from China got there first. They crossed the Pacific to Mexico in the fifth century. In fact, Columb
Lesson 102 The Same First Name
molly ：how come you have the same first name as your father? Junior： I was named after him． Molly ：What about your sister? Junior：She was named after my grandmother． 同名 莫莉：为什么你和你父亲同名呢? 二世：因为我是以
Lesson 103 Air Pollution
Why do people get headaches in a crowded, stuffy room? Because they are breathing bad air. People who breathe bad air for a long time can get really sick. They may even get lung cancer and die. People
Lesson 104 We Need Fresh Air
Joan : Boy, it's really stuffy here. Drake : You're right. We need some fresh air. Joan : Let's turn on the air-con. Drake : Why not just open the window? Joan : That's even better. 我们需要新鲜空气 琼 ：乖乖，这里面可真闷啊。 德雷
Lesson 105 Recycling
Garbage disposal is a major problem in most cities around the world. Finding places for garbage is getting more and more difficult. Recycling is, therefore, becoming very popu- lar. In other words, mo
