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全新版大學進階英語視聽說教程2原文

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In Kenya today, eighty-three percent of all girls go to elementary school. But in poor areas, only one in five girls goes to school. Forty-eight percent of Kenya’s girls go to high school. In poor areas only about eleven percent do. Why is this? First, many families do not have money for school. Also, some girls leave school. They get married as teenagers — some at age fourteen or fifteen. Kakenya Ntaiya is from a small village in Kenya. She is the oldest of eight children. As a child, her family was very poor. She had to work on the family farm, but she still went to school. She was a very good student. In Kakenya’s village, many girls leave school and they get married as teenagers. Kakenya’s family wanted this, too. But Kakenya loved school and she didn’t want to leave. So she talked to her father. Luckily, he let her stay in school. In time, Kakenya finished high school. Then she went to college in the United States. Later, she returned to her village and she started a school for girls. Today, the school has over one hundred students. In the future, Kakenya’s students will be teachers, doctors, and lawyers. Their lives will be different.

A: I’m going to London this summer. B: Really? On vacation? A: No, to take a business class. In it, students learn to give presentations and write in English. B: Interesting. A: Yeah, and you can also do an internship at a company. B: That sounds great.

Photo Camp. Anyone can take a photo. But can you use a camera to tell a story, too? What is it? Photo Camp is a four-day class. Young adults learn to take photos and tell stories with their cameras. Their teachers are National Geographic photographers. What happens? Students have class in the morning. They learn things like this: How can you take a beautiful photo of a person or something in nature? When is it good to take a black and white photo? In the afternoon, they go out and take lots of pictures. Then they learn to choose the best ones. In some Photo Camp classes, students learn about problems in their area. For example, in the Caribbean country of Barbados, students learned about water problems. Then they took photos and wrote about it. Photo Camps also bring people together. In one camp, students from Brazil visited Doha (Qatar’s capital) for ten days. Together, the students traveled around Qatar. They learned about Qatar’s culture and language. And they took some great pictures.

F: What’s the Independent Project? M: It’s a special high school program. In it, each student learns to do something new. F: Like what? M: Well, one student learned to cook. Another learned to play the piano — and now he can play really well. Another student learned to make a movie. Students choose their own ideas. F: And students have four months to finish their projects? M: Right. Then, at the end, every student gives a presentation to explain their project. F: And what do the students in the Independent Project do exactly? M: In the first week, each student states their plan clearly. For example, one plan was this: “I want to learn to cook an Italian meal for eighty people.” F: Uh-huh. So, how does a student learn to cook, or play an instrument ... or anything else? M: Students talk to teachers and other experts outside school. They also read books and information on the Internet. F: And what do they do at the end, when they’re finished? M: Well, every student has to show and explain their project to the other students in the program. F: That sounds really interesting.

1.???? Students and teachers at 20 schools in China’s poor rural areas had their own computer labs at the end of 2001. The labs were jointly funded by China Youth Development Foundation and Coca-Cola (China) Beverages Ltd., which planned to establish more computer labs in 1,200 rural schools. 2. China is now using India’s rich resources and expertise in IT education to meet its great demand for software professionals. An Indian company has recently signed a deal with China to establish a joint venture company in Beijing. It is the first Indian company to invest in the education of software professionals in China. 3. Code Red II, the world’s most vicious cyber worm, is about to start another attack. Unlike its former peer, “I love you” bug, this time the Code Red series will target Internet servers and the network. Anti-bug experts are calling for greater online security.

In many places, tap water is both clean and safe. In fact, there are more unhealthy chemicals in bottled water. These chemicals come from the plastic. Here’s another fact: Most bottled water is the same as tap water. Both tap and bottled water come from rivers and lakes. But bottled water is more expensive. It costs almost a thousand times more than tap water. Putting water in bottles also wastes water. Water is used to clean bottles first, and this is wasteful. Of course, in some places, people need to drink bottled water. The tap water isn’t clean in those places. But this must change. Eighty percent of plastic bottles go in the trash. And this is very bad for our planet.

A: How often do you drink bottled water? B: Hardly ever. I usually drink tap water. How about you? A: All the time. B: But bottled water is expensive. A: Yeah, but it tastes better.

Our Hidden Water Use. We use a lot of water to make many different foods and drinks. For example, to make just one cup of tea, 30 liters (about eight gallons) of water are needed! Farmers use most of that water for growing the tea plant. Here are some other examples: To get a kilogram of chocolate, farmers use 24,000 liters of water. To get a kilogram of beef, farmers use about 14,000 liters of water. To get a kilogram of rice, farmers use 3,400 liters of water. Today 21% of the world’s water goes to growing rice. Farmers use 1,279 liters of water to make just one hamburger. To grow one apple, farmers need 70 liters of water. To make one slice of bread, 40 liters of water are needed.

F: What are you doing? M: I’m writing a paper for a class. It’s about coffee. F: Oh, my favorite drink! What are you writing about? M: Well, for example, did you know that Brazil grows the most coffee in the world? F: Really? Not a country in Africa? M: Nope. The coffee plant is from Africa. But Brazil grows the most. F: So Africans were the first to drink coffee? M: No. People in Arabia were the first to drink coffee ... around the year 1000. F: That’s right. I’ve heard that before. M: Yeah, and here’s something else I learned: you need a lot of water to grow coffee plants. F: Yeah, I know. M: Did you know that you need 147 liters of water to get just one cup of coffee? F: Are you serious? 147 liters? M: Yeah. Most of the water is used to grow the plant. F: Wow, that’s a lot of water.

1. Although children have little or no money of their own, they certainly have the capacity to be “givers”. As children often need so much help — even with everyday things, they might think that they are the only ones who should be helped. But you can let them know that everyone in this world needs some kind of help and that some people need more help than others. Encourage children to be helpful is one of the best ways to help them develop a charitable attitude, and that’s an attitude that hopefully will grow all through their lives. 2. What is self-control? Self-control is listening to your friend talk when you want him to listen to you. Being quiet in the library takes self-control, especially when a friend comes in and you want to call to him. What is caring? When you help a turtle cross a path in the park so he will be safe — that’s caring. When you leave flowers to bloom so others can enjoy them too — that’s caring. 3. Plato thought there are four virtues: 1) wisdom, 2) courage, 3) temperance, or self-control, and 4) justice. The most important of these is wisdom, which is knowledge of what is truly good. People who have wisdom and, as a result, know what is truly good, will tend to do what is right. These people will act in their own interest and be in harmony with themselves. This harmony is the basis of all justice. People who are just, in Plato’s view, will tend to have other virtues as well.

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.

A: What’s your favorite street food? B: I like banh mi. It’s from Vietnam. A: What is it? B: It’s a sandwich made with meat and vegetables. A: What does it taste like? B: It’s spicy and yummy.

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.

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 sodas cost 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.

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.

F: There are lots of festivals happening around the world this summer. Here to tell us about two of his favorites is culture and travel blogger, Sanjay Patel. Welcome to the show, Sanjay. M: Hi, Vanessa. It’s great to be here. F: So, tell our listeners about some of the festivals happening this summer. M: Well, there’s lots going on. Two of my favorites are kind of unusual. One is the Mud Festival in South Korea. It’s from July 14th to the 24th. The other is Tomatina. It happens on the last Wednesday in August in a small town in Spain. Both of these summer festivals are a lot of fun. F: So, tell us first about the Mud Festival. M: Well, it takes place near a popular beach. The mud in this area is good for your skin. F: So what happens at the festival? M: People wear shorts or swimsuits. Then they put mud all over their bodies. The mud is cool, which feels good on a hot July day. F: That’s it? M: No, there’s lots more to do. You can go swimming in a big mud pool or play mud games. You can also have a mud massage. The festival lasts for ten days and there are lots of activities. F: Do many people go to the Mud Festival? M: Yep, over two million — many from other countries. F: Now what about Tomatina? It’s a big food fight, right? M: Yeah. People throw tomatoes at each other for an hour. F: So the festival is only an hour long? That seems kind of short. M: Oh, no. The main event — the tomato throwing — is only one part of the festival. There’s also a cooking contest and a parade. There are also fireworks at the end. Thousands of people come from all over the world to enjoy the fun.

A: Which festival do you like? B: I like Tomatina. It’s a festival in Spain. A: Really? When is it? B: It’s a summer festival. It’s held in August. A: Yeah? What happens there? B: People throw tomatoes at each other.

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Festival in the desert General Information: For three days every January or February, people of the Sahara desert come together for this festival of traditional culture. They meet and celebrate with song, dance, poetry, and other cultural traditions. Don’t Miss: During the day: · The camel races (The fastest and most beautiful win prizes.) · sword fighting and other contests · the arts shows and presentations by local people At night: performances by local and global musicians What to Bring: There are no hotels, so you’ll need a sleeping bag, tent, food, and water. It is very hot in the daytime so bring lightweight clothes. However, it can be cold at night, so bring a sweater or warm jacket for the evening. Getting There: You’ll need a truck or camel to get to the festival. It’s about two hours from the town of Timbuktu, Mali. It is also a good idea to use a local guide. This person can drive to the festival and help you during your stay.

1. A: Hi. This is Aya. Leave a message and I’ll call you back. Thanks. B: Hi Aya. This is Maria from English 102. You know the festivals project we’re working on together? I have an idea. How about doing our project on the Festival in the Desert? We can interview our classmate Moussa; he’s from Mali and he knows about this festival. What do you think? 2. A: Hi. This is Erik. Please leave me a message, and I’ll get back to you. B: Hey Erik; it’s Manny. We talked about driving to the North Beach Festival tomorrow, but the festival is going to be crowded. What about taking the bus instead? Let me know. 3. A: Hello, this is Kira. Leave me a message after the beep. Thanks. B: Kira, it’s Lisa. I’m leaving for the Outside Lands Music Festival in ten minutes. Let’s meet at the main entrance of the festival at 12:30, okay? See you there.

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1.???? B: Hi, you’ve reached Maria. Leave a message after the beep. A: Hi Maria; it’s Aya. I got your message. I think doing the project on the Festival in the Desert is a great idea. We can talk more tomorrow in class. See you then. 2. B: This is Manny, but I’m not here at the moment. Please leave a message after the beep. A: Manny, it’s Erik. Taking the bus tomorrow sounds good. See you at eleven o’clock. 3. B: You’ve reached Lisa. Please leave a message and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. A: Hey Lisa; it’s Kira. You want to meet at 12:30? Sorry, but I won’t be able to meet you then. I won’t arrive until after 2 o’clock.

In the English-speaking world, it is customary to sing the song “Happy Birthday to You” to the birthday person. Do you know that it was originally written as a song to greet students in the morning? Two American kindergarten teachers, Mildred Hill and her sister Patty Hill wrote the song. In 1893, Mildred, who studied music, came up with the melody and Patty added some lyric to it and the song became “Good Morning to All”, which they sang every morning to their students. And the lyrics ran like this: “Good morning to you. Good morning to you. Good morning, dear children. Good morning to all.” Later the title of the song was known as “Good Morning to You” when it was used for children to sing to their teacher. And the third and fourth lines became “Good morning, dear teacher. Good morning to you.” In 1924, the song appeared in a book of music edited by Robert Coleman. And a second verse, “Happy Birthday to You,” was added to it. But it is unclear who supplied the words to the second verse. This second verse quickly became more popular than the first, and within a short time of the book’s publication, the song was known to all as “Happy Birthday to You.” And by mid-1930s it was used frequently in movies, radio shows, and Broadway musicals without the Hill family’s permission. A third sister, Jessica Hill, decided to act on behalf of her elder sisters. She filed a suit to prove that “Happy Birthday to You” was their song with different lyrics. She won in 1934, and now every time “Happy Birthday to You” is sung publicly, the Hill family gets paid.

Before we begin our walking tour this morning, I’ll tell you a little bit about Istanbul and its history. As you know, Turkey joins two continents, Asia and Europe, and Istanbul is right on the border. It’s a very old city — more than two thousand years! A lot of people think Istanbul is the capital city of Turkey, but actually, that’s Ankara. Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, though, and is one of the biggest cities in the world. Now, let me tell you about our tour today. Our tour this morning begins at Taksim Square, Istanbul’s modern city center. At the second stop on our tour, we are going to see a group of Whirling Dervishes. The third stop on our tour is the Galata Bridge. Our last stop — the Spice Bazaar — is in the oldest part of Istanbul.

Before we begin our walking tour this morning, I’ll tell you a little bit about Istanbul and its history. As you know, Turkey joins two continents, Asia and Europe, and Istanbul is right on the border. It’s a very old city — more than two thousand years! A lot of people think Istanbul is the capital city of Turkey, but actually, that’s Ankara . Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, though, and is one of the biggest cities in the world. Now, let me tell you about our tour today.

Our tour this morning begins at Taksim Square, Istanbul’s modern city center. At the second stop on our tour, we are going to see a group of Whirling Dervishes. The third stop on our tour is the Galata Bridge. Our last stop — the Spice Bazaar — is in the oldest part of Istanbul.

The first stop on our tour this morning is Taksim Square, Istanbul’s modern city center. This lively area is filled with lots of trendy music stores, theaters, and cafés. At the second stop on our tour, we are going to see a group of Whirling Dervishes. This ancient practice is over seven hundred years old. While music plays, these men move in circles and pray. It’s very beautiful. The third stop on our tour is the Galata Bridge. As you can see, there’s a nice view of the old part of Istanbul from this bridge. Under the bridge, there are also many popular restaurants and cafés. Our last stop — the Spice Bazaar — is in the oldest part of Istanbul. Built in 1663, this large market sells delicious spices and other foods as well as shoes, clothes, and things for your home. Luckily, we’re here early. This market is often very crowded by the afternoon.

A: What’s an interesting area of your city? B: I really like Harajuku. A: Why do you like it? B: Because there are a lot of great clothing stores there. A: What can you do there? B: You can buy really cool clothes.

Bogotá: Buses, Bicycles, and People Bogotá, Colombia, is a city of seven million people. Fifteen years ago, there wasn’t enough public transportation. There was too much traffic, and air pollution was a problem. Then in 1998, the city made some big changes. First, it increased the tax on gas and used the money to create a new bus system. Today, almost 500,000 people use these buses every day. To reduce traffic, Bogotá also put more bike lanes around the city. Now, almost 350,000 people commute to school or work on their bicycles. On Sundays and holidays, the city’s main streets are also closed to cars. Two million people visit Bogotá’s car-free streets every Sunday to walk, bike, shop, and relax.

1. In downtown Singapore, there are a lot of new really tall buildings. The problem was that, although Singapore is generally pretty green, there weren’t many parks in the downtown area. So they built a really big new park. Now there are plenty of trees in the park, and people go there to relax on weekends. 2. My school is on a busy street in Mexico City. There are lots of buses. For a long time, the noise and air pollution from the buses was terrible. Then last year, the city changed from regular to electric buses in this area. They’re much quieter. And the air seems cleaner. 3. I work in central London and traffic is terrible in the mornings and evenings. A few years ago, the city made a new law. From Monday to Friday, people pay a fee to drive into central London. Because of this, more people commute to work on public transportation. But a lot of people still drive, too.

1. Warren Edward Buffett is an American investor, businessman and philanthropist. He is regarded as one of the world’s greatest stock market investors, and is the largest shareholder and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. With an estimated net worth of around US$62 billion, he was ranked by Forbes as the richest person in the world as of February 11, 2008. 2. Tom Cruise has always represented cool, but over the last couple of years, he has gone from just another Hollywood pretty boy to a certified world-renowned actor. Everything he touches turns to gold. Now almost everyone respects him. His movies make millions; he is an international star — men envy him, and women love him. 3. Napoleon was many things but he was, first of all, remembered as a military leader. Rising from an artillery officer to the commander of the French army, he waged war after war against neighboring countries. In 1804, he declared himself emperor and became the most powerful man in the world. At one time he controlled most of Europe. But Napoleon’s power was short-lived. His defeat came when he decided to attack Russia. Soon the whole of Europe rose against him, eventually forcing him to give up his throne. In 1821, he died alone on the small island of St. Helena.

When he was 15 years old, Barrington Irving was a shop assistant in his parents’ bookstore. Then one of their customers gave Barrington the chance to sit in the cockpit of the airplane he flew. That day, Irving discovered his dream — he wanted to become a pilot. A few years later, at High School, Irving was a football star. He could have become a professional football player. But he hadn’t forgotten his dream. He wanted to fly. So, instead, he first became a scientist, studying aeronautical science at university. At the same time, he became an airplane cleaner to earn money for flight school, and played video games to practice flying. Then, Barrington decided to fly around the world. He asked several airplane companies to give him different parts of an airplane. Soon he was taking off, in a plane he had built himself, called the “Inspiration.” After 97 days and 26 stops, Barrington landed in Miami. At 23 years old, he had set a new world record, as the youngest pilot and only African American ever to fly solo around the world. Barrington’s story doesn’t stop there. At 28, after his trip, he became an entrepreneur. At his company, Experience Aviation, Barrington is both explorer and teacher. He helps school students learn about math and science, and inspires others to follow their dreams.

A: What job would you like to do? B: I’d like to be a school teacher. A: Why? B: Because it would be really rewarding. A: What skills do you need to do that job? B: You need to be good with kids.

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Space Tour Guide What occupations will be popular in the future? A recent study lists over 100 possibilities. Here’s one: space tour guide. In the future, experts say that, humans will have stations on the moon and possibly Mars. A new kind of tourism — space travel — is just beginning. Today, there are companies, such as Virgin Galactic, that are already taking reservations for future commercial flights into space. In time, says the study, space travel companies will need tour guides to take visitors on trips to the moon and beyond. Guides will need experience working with the public. They will also need to know about the planets and other objects in space. If you have these skills and an interest in space travel, being a cosmic tour guide could be the perfect job for you. Just plan to be away from home for long periods of time. Future Occupations: Bioengineer What occupations will be popular in the future? A recent study lists over 100 possibilities. Here’s one: bioengineer. A man loses an arm in a car accident. A soccer player has a bad knee. In the future, bioengineers will make new body parts for these people, using the person’s own cells. Today, scientists are already making some parts, such as ears and skin. In the future, they will make many others. In the future, bioengineers will not only help sick or injured people. They will also help the elderly. People will live longer, and as they age they will need new body parts. Some say that in the future, another group — professional athletes — will use bioengineers the most. Teams will hire bioengineers to make injured players better and the healthy ones stronger and faster. It will be a new type of sports medicine, and possibly the beginning of super athletes.

1. F: Can you imagine being a tour guide in space? That sounds so cool. M: I don’t know. It seems like you’d work long hours. F: Why’s that? M: Think about it: it takes two or three days to fly to the moon. Imagine being on a plane that long. F: Hmmm … good point. M: And traveling in space isn’t easy; it’s really hard on the body. F: Yeah well, I still think it’s a cool job. M: It sounds cool, but I bet it won’t be an easy job at all. 2. F: Ugh, listen to this job: bioengineer. They make new body parts for people. M: Interesting. F: Really? I think it sounds kind of gross. M: Yeah, but think about people in car accidents … and older people. In the future, bioengineers will help them live longer, healthier lives. F: Yeah, that’s true. But bioengineers won’t just help these kind of people. M: What do you mean? F: You know, maybe someday, healthy people will go to bioengineers to change their body so it’s better in some way — so they’re stronger, faster, or better looking. M: Yeah, probably, but I think that’s a good thing. F: I don’t know. I think it’s kind of weird.

1. I’m Laura smith. I find my job very interesting. It’s good for me because I’m crazy about traveling and flying. And I enjoy serving others. I’ve been to many countries and I like my uniform a lot. Q: What does Laura do? 2. My name is Tim Black. I’m busy all day. Many people come to my store to buy vegetables and fruits because everything sold in my store is fresh. Q: What is Tim Black’s job? 3. My name is Sarah Johnson. I work at the Dean’s office. I do filing, check e-mails, answer phone calls and so on. When a day’s work is over I’m worn out. Q: What does Sarah do?

1. The steel drum was invented in Trinidad and Tobago in the 1940s, and today it’s popular all over the world. 2. The didgeridoo is a long, wooden instrument. Native Australians created it over a thousand years ago. 3. The horsehead violin is the national instrument of Mongolia.

1. The steel drum was invented in Trinidad and Tobago in the 1940s, and today it’s popular all over the world. It’s hard to believe, but this drum, with its sweet sound, is made from an old oil container. On Trinidad and Tobago, you can hear steel drum music on the beaches, in the marketplaces, and especially during the islands’ traditional festivals. 2. The didgeridoo is a long, wooden instrument. Native Australians created it over a thousand years ago. Traditionally, only men played the didgeridoo, but today, musicians all over the world use the didgeridoo in everything from jazz to hip-hop music. Some people also use the didgeridoo for another reason. According to one study, playing it can help you breathe and sleep better. 3. The horsehead violin is the national instrument of Mongolia. Horses are very important in traditional Mongolian culture, and the violin is a symbol of Mongolia and its people. The instrument dates back more than 900 years. In the past, only men played it, usually at important cultural events. Today, many students in Mongolia are learning to play the instrument. By doing this, they are keeping their history alive.

A: What kind of music do you like? B: I like hip-hop. A: Who’s your favorite artist? B: I really like the Black Eyed Peas. A: Do you have a favorite song? B: Not really. I like all their songs.

Music with a Message Feliciano dos Santos is a famous African musician. He comes from a poor village in Mozambique. As a child, he got very sick because his village didn’t have clean water. This is still a problem in many places all over his country. Today, dos Santos sings about this social issue and others. One of his most popular songs is “Wash Your Hands.” He travels around Mozambique, visits different villages, and sings the song with people. The message in his lyrics is this: People need to wash their hands to prevent serious diseases. Dos Santos entertains people and teaches them. “You have to use your talent to do good things,” he says. “Everyone has a responsibility to do at least one thing to benefit the world.” “We wash our hands for the children to stay healthy, for the uncles to stay healthy, for the moms to stay healthy ...”

Jack Johnson is a singer, songwriter, and musician from Hawaii. He plays the guitar. He visits schools in Hawaii. Jack teaches children to understand and protect the environment. One of Jack Johnson’s songs is called “The Three Rs.” The lyrics have a message about protecting the environment. The Three Rs in the song are: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. People can reduce plastic by using cloth bags to shop for food. Children can reuse toys and clothes. And they can recycle paper, plastic, and glass. Jake Shimabukuro is another musician from Hawaii. He learned to play the ukulele when he was four years old. The ukulele is a Hawaiian instrument. It’s like a small guitar and has only four strings. Jake first learned to play traditional Hawaiian music. Now he plays traditional, classical, rock, and jazz on his ukulele. He visits schools and brings both his ukulele and a message. His message to students: Stay away from drugs.

1.The weather today: a fine day is in store nearly everywhere, with the best of the sunshine in southern and central areas of Britain. A pleasant day, then, with long sunny periods developing. There will be light winds with a maximum temperature of 18 degrees Celsius, 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Look at the outlook for the next few days: it will become mostly cloudy with heavy showers moving in from the west. 2. A storm in Changchun, capital of Northeast China’s Jilin Province, claimed four lives on Sunday. The storm lasted about three hours from around 8 p.m. The winds reached speeds of over 100 miles an hour, causing serious damage and a widespread power failure.

F: So, are you still planning to visit Paris this summer? M: Yeah, for two weeks. I can’t wait. F: Where are you staying in Paris? M: I’m not sure yet. F: You should try a hostel. I stayed in one when I visited Australia last year. It’s a lot cheaper than a hotel. M: Good idea. I need to save money. F: Also, you’re traveling alone, right? M: Yeah. Why? F: Because a hostel is a great way to meet other people — you know, because you share a room and kitchen with the other travelers. M: Sounds good. F: Also, do you know about Couch Surfing? M: The social networking site? F: Yeah. My friend Carla used it. M: And? F: She stayed with someone in Hong Kong — for free, of course. That’s one of the main benefits. M: How was it? F: Great. Carla’s host was really nice. Also, you learn things and go places most tourists don’t. In Hong Kong, Carla visited several places that only locals go to. She learned about these places from her host. M: Both couch surfing and staying in a hostel sound good. What should I do? I can’t decide. F: They both have their good points, but you should think about the negatives, too. M: Like what? F: Well, for example, in a hostel, you share a room with other travellers and it can be really noisy at night. People come into the room late or leave early. And there’s very little privacy — you know, because everything is shared — the room, the bathroom, the kitchen. M: That’s not a problem. F: One other thing — a lot of hostels have rules. For example, in some you have to leave in the morning by 9:00 a.m. and you can’t return until the afternoon. M: So you can’t go back to the hostel all day? F: That’s right. M: Maybe couch surfing is better. F: But with couch surfing, it’s not always comfortable. Most times you get a bed, but sometimes, the host only has a small couch. M: Hmmm ... good to know. F: And then sometimes you can only stay with a host for a short time — like a day or two. Anyway, there are pros and cons to both, so you should definitely do your research.

A: Have you ever been anywhere interesting on vacation? B: Yeah, last year I went to Paris. A: Really? What was it like? B: It was amazing! A: What did you do there? B: I saw the Eiffel Tower and ate a lot of French food.

Bus to Antarctica Andrew Evans wanted to go to Antarctica all his life, but he didn’t want to go on a tour or spend a lot of money. He wanted a real adventure, so he went by bus. Actually, Evans took 40 buses to travel the 10,000 miles (16,093 km) from his home in Washington, D.C. to the city of Ushuaia at the bottom of South America. It took him 42 days and cost him $1,102.60 total in bus fares — about 7 cents a kilometer. From Ushuaia, he took a ship to Antarctica. Evans traveled light: he brought a backpack with some clothes, his computer, and cameras. He took video and photos, wrote blog posts, and used Twitter so people around the world could follow his adventure in real time. What did Evans learn from going by bus? “The bus took longer, yes,” he wrote, “but I got to see everything we miss when we travel by plane: The changes from one place to another — and the real size of the Earth.”

Nat Geo Live! Andrew Evans: Digital Nomad “So I made it to Ushuaia. And there was the National Geographic Explorer — the ship that I was going to take. Two days later, we reached Antarctica. The weather was horrible. It was snowing and I was smiling because that’s exactly how I wanted Antarctica to be — and I finally set foot on the Antarctic continent. I stood on this rock ?9?0 and for a split second, I felt that joy of really doing something different and traveling in a way that was different, and achieving a far end of the world that not that many people get to go to.”

1.???? M: How often do you read China Daily? W: I seldom read it. I only read it once a week. Q: How often does the woman read China Daily? 2. W: Do you play tennis very often? M: Not very. About twice a week. Q: How often does the man play tennis? 3. M: Do you often clean your bedroom? W: I clean it every day. Q: How often does the woman clean her bedroom? 4. W: How often do you listen to English broadcasts? M: Quite often. I listen every other day, I guess. Q: How often does the man listen to English broadcasts? 5. M: Does Jenny work in the lab very often? W: Four nights a week. Q: How often does Jenny work in the lab? 6. W: Do you watch sports programs on Saturday nights? M: No. I enjoy going dancing and meeting friends at weekends. Q: How often does the man watch sports programs on Saturday nights?