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071 Mobile Phones and Messages手机与短信
Words Storm
charges of phone calls 通话费用
voice mail 语音信箱
call register（寄存器） 通话记录
profiles 情景模式
organiser 公文包
settings 设置
multimedia 多媒体
missed call 未接电话
inbox 收件箱
outbox 发件箱
drafts 草稿箱
roaming 漫游
voice prompt 语音提示
pre-paid phone card 储值卡
Bluetooth 蓝牙技术（无线耳机接听）
Wi-Fi:Wireless Fidelity 无线保真
3-G:Generation Three 第三代
Walkie（步行式）-Talkie（有声电影） 步话机
GPS:Global Positioning System 全球定位系统
GPRS:General Packet Radio Service 通用分组无线业务
SMS:Short Messaging Service 短信服务
MMS:Multi-media Messaging Service 多媒体信息服务
SIM:Subscriber Identity Module 客户身份识别卡
WAP:Wireless Application Protocal 无线应用协议（手机具有上网功能）
CDMA:Code Division Multiple Access 码多分址
WLANS:Wireless Local Area Networks 无线局域网
Dialogue 1
Lillian: R u ok?
Robert: Y. Im on the way（在路上）. Running late.（可能会晚点。）
L: Me 2. Dont worry.
R: When r u gonna arrive?
L: Maybe 10 mins? u?
R: Prob 15 mins. Stuck in traffic（堵车）.
L: Where r u?
R: We just passed the stadium.
L: Traffic is always horrible over there.
R: Where r u ?
L: Going south（往南走） on the 3rd ring road.
R: Howz traffic there?
L : Pretty slow.
R: K, C u l8r.
L: l8r.
Dialogue 2
R: Is that your phone?
L: Yes, its my new business phone. Do you like it?
R: Its very impressive.（真不错。） Can you use the Internet on your phone?
L: Yes, its got wireless Internet access.
R: Thats really convenient. Does it have Bluetooth?
L : Yes, but I dont really use it that often. Have you ever used it?
R: No, but I think itd be really great for people like you who are always on the
go.（忙个不停，四处奔走）
L: Yes,I guess I should try to use it.
R: Does it have a camera?
L: Of course it does. Doesnt every new phone include a camera these days?
R: I guess so. Would you mind if I checked my email quickly? Im supposed to be
getting an important email this evening from a client.
L: Sure. Here you go.
R: Have you checked your voicemail（语音信箱） recently?
L: No, why?
R: I think this icon（图表） means that you have a voicemail message.
L: Oh, yeah. Probably. I dont really know how to use this phone yet.
R: Do you want to listen to your messages first?
L: No, thats ok（没关系）. Check your email first; Ill check my inbox later.
R: Im surprised you dont use more of the features on your phone.
L: Im surprised you know so much about it. Wheres your phone?
R: It quit working last week and I havent had a chance to buy a new one yet.
L: How have you been living without a cell phone for a week? Hasnt it been
driving you crazy（让你抓狂） being without a phone?
R: Its not that bad. （没那么糟糕）It kind of feels like Im on vacation, not
having to answer my phone all the time!
L: Lets go shopping.You cant depend on public phones in this day and age（在
当今时代）!
072 The Virtual and the Digital World虚拟与数码世界
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camcorders 可携式摄像机
cell phone 手机
computer peripheral 电脑外围设备
digital camera 数码相机
mobile office technology 移动办公技术
Palm Pilot/PDA 掌上电脑
portable electronic 可移动电子设备
printer 打印机
scanner 扫描仪
treo 电子商务智能手机
ipod 苹果便携式音乐播放器
laptop 笔记本电脑
Dalogue 1
Gabrielle: Have you heard about the new iPhone?
Chase: Yes, I heard its supposed to come out（上市 ） in June. Are you thinking about getting one?
G: Id like to. Its a cell phone, camera, PDA and mp3 player all in one.
C: If I had enough money, Id buy one, but I dont even have enough to buy
one of their shuffle（拖着脚走） iPods（苹果夹子）.
G: How big is a shuffle iPod?
C: The first generation iPod shuffle is about the size of a pack of gum（一包口香糖） and the secon generation iPod shuffle is about half the size of the first.
G: How many gigs of music can it hold?
C: I think its either one or two gigs（计算机的千兆字节,G）. I cant remember.
G: How much do they cost?
C: Not much at all. I think its about 100 dollars.
G: Youre right, thats not bad at all（没那么糟糕）.
C: Do you have an iPod?
G: I got one for my birthday when they first came out, but after the battery died
out（逐渐消失）.I never bought another one.
C: Why didnt you just buy another battery for it so you could use it?
G: Thats one of the problems with having an iPod. Though an iPod might have
an above average battery life, once the battery is dead, so is your iPod.
Dialogue 2
C: What are you looking for?
G: I want to buy a new camcorder（摄录像机，便携式摄像机） for my trip this
summer.
C: Do you know what camcorder options are available?
G: Not really. I thought Id just have a look today.
C: Would you like to look at the new digital camcorders that have just come in?
G: Sure. Id like to see the smallest camcorder that you have first.
C: Ok. This Sony model is their newest and our most popular camcorder. Why
dont you see if you like the way it feels.
G: Its very light. That would be good. How is the battery life?
C: Its got an above-average battery life. It lasts up to 12 hours and can be
charged in 30 minutes.
G: Can you also take still photos with this?
C: Yes, that is an option.
G: How about night vision? Can you use it in the dark?
C: Yes. I can show you some examples of some footage（描述某一事件的片段镜头） that was taken with this camera in the dark.
G: Thats not bad at all. Hows the microphone? Does it pick up （接受信号或声音）much sound?
C: It can record any sound thats within about 8 feet of the camera.
G: How does that compare with other models?
C: There are models that can pick up more sound than this one,but theyre
much bigger and heavier than this one.
G: I guess you cant have everything, can you?
073Past Fashion:Letters and Cards逝去的书写：书信与贺卡
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private 私人信件
personal 亲收
confidential 机密
secret 密件
top secret 绝密
ordinary mail 平信
immediate or urgent 急件
registered（reg.） 挂号
express 快信
via (by) air mail 航空
printed matter 印刷品
sample post 样品邮件
holidays 假期卡
friendship 友谊卡
events & occasions 特殊事件及场合
celebrate the date 庆祝日
love & date 爱情及约会
Re 回复
subject 主题（即文件名）
enclosure（s）/enc./encl. 附件
p.s.（postscript）or n.b.（note well） 附件，再启
att.（attention） 收件人
c.c.（carbon copy）or copy to 副本
c/o（care of）转交
Dialogue 1
Jessica : You wouldnt believe what I got in the mail today!
Riley: Whats that?
J: Its a letter from Ray and Sue in Shanghai!
R: Have you read it yet?
J: No, I thought Id wait until you got home.
R: Go on, read it out loud.
J: OK. It says, "Dear Jessica. It was so good to receive your letter. It sounds like
you and Riley are settling into your new home（搬进新家）with ease（不费力地）..."
R: When did you send her a letter?
J: Just a few weeks ago. Sue and I send letters to each other often.
R: I didnt know anyone did that any more. Ok, go on.
J: Ok... Im going to have to skip over this section. Its girl-talk（女孩间的谈话）.
R: Thats fine with me.
J: Oh. Its actually all rather personal（相当隐私的）.
R: Well, skip over all of that and read me the rest.
J: Ok, it just says, blah, blah, blah... “Ray and I look forward to seeing you in
June.Write soon. With love, Sue. "
R: Are we going to see them in June or are they coming to see us?
J: Didnt I tell you? Were going to Shanghai to stay with them in June.
R: Oh, I guess I missed that.
J: Men!（这男人！）
Dialogue 2
R: Who are you writing a letter to?
J: Im just responding to Sues letter. Do you want to help?
R: Ok. I guess I could add something. Tell them that I send my love.
J: Thats kind of boring. Dont you want to tell them anything else?
R: Well, maybe you could tell them about my promotion.
J: Youve been promoted? When did that happen?
R: Just today. I guess I forgot to mention it.
J: Congratulations! Thats really exciting!Lets get out a bottle of wine（喝一杯）
to celebrate!
R: Shouldnt we finish writing this letter first?
J: Ah. That can wait. Your promotion is the best news Ive heard in a long time!
R: It is good news, but it looked like you were almost finished. We might as well
just sign off（写完）.
J: Ok, youre right. Ill just tell them how proud I am of you（我多么为你骄傲） for
getting a promotion...and then Ill thank Sue for her kind letter.
R: I guess you can write that Im looking forward to seeing them in June.
J: Thats thoughtful （深思的，体贴的）of you.
R: And also thank them from the bottom of my heart（发自内心） for the
Christmas package（圣诞包裹） they sent us.
J: Thats right! I almost forgot about that.
R: What would you do without me?
J: We do balance each other out well（互相取长补短）.I guess we were really
made for each other（地造天设一对）!
074 Breaking the Ice打破坚冰
Words Storm
icebreaker 破冰者
horoscope 星座
on the long distance train 长途车上
coffee room 咖啡屋里
bus stop 公共汽车站
culture salon 文艺沙龙
the first day of class 新学期的第一堂课
stuck in an elevator 困在电梯里
a tourist who needs help 需要帮助的旅行者
coworker needs help sending fax 同事需要帮忙发传真
Dialogue 1
AsWyn: Excuse me; is this seat taken?
Carson: No. Its all yours.
A: Thank you very much. My name is AsWyn. Its nice to meet you.
C: Carson. Its nice to meet you, too.
A: The weather is so warm for December, dont you think ?
C: It is unusually warm. I blame it on（把责任推到...） global warming.
A: Global warming is wreaking havoc(全球大灾难) everywhere.
C: So true. Are you from around here?
A: No. Im new here. I just moved here a few months ago.
C: Where are you from?
A: Im from China. What about you?
C: Im from Texas. I was in China once, but it was a long time ago.
A: Did you enjoy it?
C: I did. I especially liked the food. What do you think about the food here?
A: Its very different from Chinese food, but Im getting used to it.
C: Is that the Da Vinci Code（达芬奇密码） that youve got there?
A: Yes. Have you read it?
C: No, but I saw the movie. What do you think about it?
A: Well, to be honest, Ive only gotten through 10 pages of it. So far, though, its
interesting.
C: Well, this is my stop. It was nice talking with you.
A: Likewise. Bye!
Dialogue 2
C: Do you need a hand(需要帮忙)?
A: No, I can handle it. Thanks anyway.
C: Are you sure you dont need any help?
A: Well, maybe just a little. I cant seem to make it fit.
C: I swear（我发誓）, the overhead compartments(隔间，火车车厢) （行李架）
on these planes just keep getting smaller and smaller!
A: Thats so true. Thanks for your help. Are you in the aisle seat（靠道座位） in
this row?
C : Yes. What about you?
A: Im in the middle seat.
C: Oh, I guess Ill let you through then.
A: Thanks. Sorry for making you get out of your seat again!
C: Thats alright. I notice you have a few newspapers there. Would you mind
lending me one?
A: No, not at all. Which one would you like-the New York Times or the Guardian?
C: I prefer the British paper,but Ill read whichever one you arent going to
read anyway.
A: I was just going to do a little Sudoku （数独） while we wait for the plane to
take off, so Guardian is all yours.
C: Thanks a lot. Thats really nice of you. Would you like a piece of gum?
A: That would be great. Thanks.
075 Getting into a Conversation: Likes and Dislikes深入对话：喜好
Words Storm
music 音乐
opera 歌剧
fiction 小说
riding 骑马
hunting 打猎
be into it 喜欢做某事
watch a video 看录像
art exhibitions 艺术展
musical instrument 乐器
collect stamps /antiques/coins 收集邮票/古董/钱币
play cards/board games/chess 玩牌/桌面游戏/棋
alternative 可替代的
appalling 令人震惊的，骇人听闻的
awful 糟糕的
brilliant 杰出的，出色的
dreadful 糟糕了的
enjoy 喜欢，欣赏
excellent 优秀的，一流的
fantastic 棒极了的
fond of 喜欢
special 特别的
wonderful 极好的
go off 变质
Dialogue 1
W:So... what kind of things do you do in your free time?
M:Im really into(be into 深深投入）watching foreign films, what about you ?
W:I like to do just about anything outdoors.Do you enjoy camping?
M:Camping for an evening is ok,but I couldnt do it for much longer than one
night.
W:Have you ever been camping in the Boundary Waters（边界水域）?
M:No.but I always want to do that.Ive heard Its a beautiful place to go.
W:Its fantastic.My family and I are very fond of the place.
M:Do you have any photos or any your camping trips there?
W:Sure. Would you like to see them?
M:That will be great.What kind of camera do you have?
W:I have a Canon SAR.
M:Oh,you must be pretty interested in photography then.
W:I call it one of my hobbies.Do you know much about photography?
M:Actually I do,I took quite a few photography classes in University.
W:Have you heard about the photography exhibit that is going on at the art
Gallery this weekend?
M:Yes,I was planing on going.Are you?
W:Yeah.In fact, maybe we could go together.
M:Thatll be great. What time should I meet you there?
W:How about at 11 oclock
M:Sounds great.See you then.
Dialogue 2
M:What sort of music do you like?
W:I love just about anything by Prince(“王子”).
M:So you are into 80s music（80年代的音乐） then.
W:Well,I like all kinds of music but he is one of my favorites.How about you ?
M:I like alternative music（另类音乐，非主流音乐）.
W:Do you have a favorite band?
M:To be honest no.Im always searching a new music to listen to.
W:Do you often go to concerts?
M:I usually go to see a live band about twice a month. What about you?
W:I love going to live gigs(演奏会).Are there any good local bands palying
around here that you recommend?
M:There is an open mic night at the pup down the road（在这条路上不远的地方）
every Thursday night when my favorite local band usually plays.You should
come along next week with me.
W:Id love to.But I have a night class on Thursdays.
M:Thats too bad.Maybe another time.
W:Let me know if you hear about any good bands playing on the weekends.Ill
have more free time then.
M:Ok,Ill let you know.Did you want to watch some TV?
W:Sure.Whats up?（出了什么事？）
M:Thats a reality TV show about a group of people who are trying to lose weight.
W:That sounds dreadful（可怕的，糟糕的）.
076 Feelings情绪
Words Storm
love 喜欢
happiness 欢乐
anger 愤怒
fear 恐惧
pride 骄傲
jealousy 嫉妒
embarrassment 尴尬
annoyed 生气的
bored 无趣的，烦人的
confused 困惑的
depressed 沮丧的
frustrated 失意泄气的
surprised 感到惊讶的，意外的
terrified 受惊吓的
worried 担心的，闷闷不乐的
disappointed 失望的
excited 兴奋的，激动的
scared 害怕的，恐惧的
stressed-out 紧张的，感到压力的
upset 心烦意乱的
fed up 厌烦
good mood 好心情
blue mood 坏心情
be sick of 厌恶，厌倦
Dialogue 1
A: How is it going?
B: I’m in a really good mood actually. How abo
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