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1、 If only you were more patient, Kate. Becketts a fascinating writer. Youll come though, wont you, Janet You really ought to see something like this at least once during your stay in Oxford. Janet: Well, Im not sure. Mark: Oh, come on! Please! Janet: But if Kate doesnt understand the play, theres no

2、way Ill be able to follow it. Kate: Do you want to go Janet: Well, I love going to the theatre, and Id really like to see Mark acting. And actually, yes, I think I should see a play by Samuel Beckett. Mark: Good! So youre coming, Janet. I wish youd come, too, Kate. Its a really good performance. Kat

3、e: Well, OK, but Im only doing it because youre in it. When is it on Mark: Next Tuesday to Saturday. Janet: How about going Friday night Mark: Thats great. But youd better get your tickets soon, because were expecting a full house. Unit 5-Conversation 2 Kate: Well, what did you think Janet: It was .

4、 very interesting. Kate: Ididnt have a clue what was going on. Absolutely nothing happened! I dont know why I bothered coming to see it Janet: I thought Mark was brilliant. Kate: Yes, I did too, of course . Janet: But I wish I had read the play before I saw it. If only I had known the story, it migh

5、t have been easier to follow it. How long do you think Mark will be Janet: I guess he needs to get changed first. He said hed join us as soon as possible. Kate: Here he is. Hi Mark! Mark: Hi, what did you think How was I Janet: It was . very challenging. Kate: It was so-so. Janet: But you were brill

6、iant! Well done. Kate: You were awesome, Mark. Everyone adored your performance. Darling, you were to die for! OK, OK, dont exaggerate. I wasnt that good! Anyway, Ive got some great news! Tell us! Weve started talking about next terms OUDS play. Kate:s it going to be Mark: Hamlet, by William Shakesp

7、eare! Great! And whos going to play Hamlet Kate: Dont tell me, let me guess! To be or not to be, that is the question!t believe it. Youre going to play Hamlet Kate: Come on, lets celebrate . from Beckett to Shakespeare. Today Oxford, tomorrow, Hollywood! Unit 5-Outside view Part 1 Viewer 1 So, what

8、do you guys want to watch Viewer 2 Uh, I dont know. Whats on Viewer 3 How about a documentary on the History Channel I like watching history programmes. Viewer 2 I dont really like watching the History Channel.Viewer 1 How about a baseball game From 1973 Viewer 3 No thanks! How about a cooking show

9、Viewer 1 Yeah, I love watching cooking shows. Viewer 2 What Viewer 1 I do! Viewer 2 Uh, I dont like cooking shows. Uh, lets watch some music videos. Viewer 1 This is awful! Viewer 3 Can you see whats on another channel Viewer 1 Yeah, sure. What channel Viewer 3 Uh, anything but this.Voice-over These

10、 television viewers are trying to decide on a programme to watch, by clicking on channels, and seeing whats on. This practice is known as channel surfing. In the past, it was not difficult to decide what to watch on TV. There were only three channels to choose from. Cable television has changed all

11、that. There are so many channels, and so many different kinds of programmes to watch, many viewers find it difficult to decide what to watch, even when they are watching by themselves. This business traveller doesnt like anything. Many people like a particular type of programme. Speaker 1 TV program

12、mes I like watching are cooking shows, um, comedy shows. Speaker 2 I usually watch dramas, murder mystery programmes, quizzes, comedies. Speaker 3 I like watching talk shows. Speaker 4 I guess of all my favourite TV shows Id like news programmes. Speaker 5 I like to watch soap operas and news. Speak

13、er 6 I like to watch comedy shows. Speaker 7 Well, I like good drama, I like a lot News Reportof the cop shows, um . I like a lot of the science fiction shows and good history. A new craze is sweeping the city of Toronto, Canada. Speaker 8 TV programmes I like to watch are like More and more board g

14、ame cafes are opening in sports, automotive. Discovery, that type of thing. different neighborhoods. Part 2 In some of cafes, customers pay an hourly rate to play Voice-over Cartoons have always been popular. tabletop games; in others a flat fee allows them to This brother and sister are watching th

15、eir favourite DVD. Mum Turn that down! Boy OK, Mum. Voice-over He, he turns it down. Now the volume is too low. For couples, deciding what to watch can require some very careful negotiation. Woman Oh, look! Pretty Woman is on! I love watching that movie. Joe Pretty Woman! Oh, no, not Pretty Woman! W

16、oman Joe, you know its my favourite movie. Its on in five minutes. Ill be right back. Im just going to get some coffee. Joe I dont like watching that kind of movie. Plus I dont like Julia Roberts. Actually, I really hate that movie. Voice-over Joe realizes that theres a basketball game on tomorrow n

17、ight. He wants to ask his friends over to watch it. Woman Youre so sweet to watch this with me. I know you probably dont want to see it again. Joe Oh, sure. I dont mind. Theres nothing else on anyway. Not tonight, Viewer 1 Hey, look. Swordfish is on. John Travolta and Halle Berry Viewer 2 No, Ive al

18、ready seen that twice. Viewer 3 I hate that movie.Viewer 1 OK. How about The MatrixViewer 3 Thats OK. But Ive seen it too many times.Viewer 2 Yeah, me too. But I love that movie. Viewer 3 You guys, theres nothing on. Viewer 2 Yeah, youre right. Viewer 1 Hey, how about we go out and get some pizzas a

19、 good idea. Turn that off. Mum I told you to turn it down. Now Im going to turn it off. Woman Oh, its over. I just love that movie! Thanks for putting up with it again. I know its not your favourite. Joe Thats OK. But tomorrows my turn. Im asking the guys over to watch the basketball game. Woman Oh,

20、 thats fine. I wont be here anyway remember I m going to visit my sister Joe Oh, yeah. Thats right. Voice-over The business traveller seems to have found what he was looking for, a programme that puts him to sleep. And thats all for tonight, folks! Be sure to tune in tomorrow!Unit 5-Listening in pla

21、y for an unlimited time. On top of the fee, the cafes also require customers to purchase food and drinks. Most cafes offer hundreds of games, varying from classics like “Monopoly” and “Battleship” to European strategy games like “Settlers of Catan” and “Agricola”. They also have staff members to tea

22、ch customers the rules of the game if necessary. This means that players are more comfortable exploring games that they havent played before. People enjoy going to these cafes because they can try out the games. It is cheaper than buying the games and then deciding they dont like them. Also, its lik

23、e having a party with your friendsbut not at your own house! 1. What do we learn about board game cafes from the news report 2. Why do people enjoy going to board game cafes Passage 1 Announcer1：Thanks for the news update. And its Thursday evening, time to start planning the weekend, and time to hea

24、r from Jenny with our weekly update, Whats On in Town. Announcer2：Thanks, Mark.Announcer1：Whats it going to be Jenny A weekend in front of the television, or out on the town Announcer2：Definitely out on the town, Mark. Its a fun-filled weekend, with something for everyone. For anyone who likes class

25、ical music, theres Beethovens Ninth Symphony in the Westgate Concert Hall on Friday evening.Thats the one with that catchy tuneAnnouncer2：I dont think the Southbank Choir will let you join in with a voice like that! Tickets are10, with concessions for students and senior citizens, and it starts at 8

26、 pm.OK, and whats on at the cinema Ive got a couple of suggestions. For those of you who like Chinese movies, theres a retrospective on Zhang Yimous films beginning with The House of the Flying Daggers at the Arthouse Cinema in North Street. If you havent seen, its amazing. Its on at 7 pm on Saturda

27、y night. And other films showing next week include Hero, and Raise the Red Lantern. Tickets are 12, with the usual concessions. How about a Hollywood blockbusterNot sure Td call it a blockbuster, but the next part of Lord of the Rings is showing at Globe Cinema. Its on Friday and Saturday at pm, tic

28、kets 8.OK, Lord of the Rings, thats a great series. Now, how about something more culturalTheres a fabulous exhibition at the Smith Museum called, “The Art of Venice”, with a collection of paintings from all over the world. Its open from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday and entrance is free.OK,

29、sounds good. And what about the music sceneFriday night is open mic night at the George Inn. It you want to hear some great music, it starts at pm Friday night. But if you want to find out what its like to perform in front of a live audience, book a slot with the organizers and they 11 sing, play, d

30、ance, whatever . Nice friendly atmosphere, but make sure youve got a five or ten minute act before you offer to try it out onstage. No entrance fee, but youll need to buy a round or two of drinks.Anything elseYes, its jazz at the Jam Factory on Saturday night from 10 pm, with the Steve Reid Trio playing Afro- Cuban jazz. With tickets at 20 I guess the Jam Factory is going to be the coolest place in town.