节目资讯
刊物:大家说英语
日期:2013-12-13
难易度:High
关键字:monthly, low, through, cable, add, cost, click, on demand
This is a great time for a key word game.
Let's do a Key Word Story.
Steven found a great deal for cable through his newspaper.
The monthly fee was really low. Only $20.
He called the company.
A man came to start Steven's cable the next day.
But he said there was a cost for his work.
It would be $100.
That was not a low price.
And after six months, they would add $20 to his monthly bill.
So Steven said, "No, thank you.".
OK. Now it's time for us to review conversations.
(Music).
Hello, everyone. Welcome to Let's Talk!
You know, I love watching movies. Do you?
Well, my guest today is an expert on watching movies.
Please help me welcome Ms. Mindi Movie.
Welcome to the show, Mindi Movie!
Thanks, Rob!
There are more and more ways to watch movies at home.
So are movie theaters becoming less popular?
Not at all, Rob!
Theaters are still crowded.
But you're right, watching movies at home is now easier than ever!
Many people pay low monthly fees to online movie sites.
Yes, you just click and your movie starts in minutes!
That sounds easy.
Yes! People also watch movies at home through their cable companies.
Are you talking about MOD -- movies on demand?
Yes. After you choose a movie, your cable company adds the cost to your bill.
So do people still rent DVDs?
Yes, but there are fewer places that rent DVDs now.
But people still buy DVDs.
That's another way to watch movies at home!
You're thinking about watching a movie.
But you don't want to go rent a movie or go to a theater.
No problem! Watch one at home!
If you're a member of an online movie site, it's easy.
Click on a movie and it will play on your computer!
The monthly fees for movie sites are low.
You can also get movies through your cable company.
You can choose a movie on demand.
Your company will add the cost to your bill.
I love movie theaters!
Not me. Movie theaters are way too crowded.
Yeah, because people like sticky floors.
Ginger, people like watching movies.
And monkeys do, too.
But there are more and more ways to watch movies at home.
Oh. More ways to watch movies?
Yes, it's easier than ever!
Easier than ever?
Mmhm. You can pay a monthly fee for online movies.
Well, that does sound easy.
Or you can watch movies through cable companies.
Oh, like movies on demand?
Mmhm. And you can still watch DVDs.
And you can make your own popcorn!
That's right.
And make your own sticky floors.
I love sticky floors.
Ginger, I really don't know why you talk about that so much.
Hello.
(Chinese).
Hello. I'm Furniture Frank from Super Sofa.
Do you know it's important to have good furniture in your home?
What kind of chair are you sitting on now?
Is it too old, too soft or too hard?
Too big or too small?
What about your sofas?
Do you think...
Why don't you...
There is a lot of...
I mean, well, we can't do without...
Are your sofas becoming less comfortable?
Hey, who are you?
I am Super Sentence Man, and I'm sorry to interrupt your wonderful commercial.
But you need today's super sentence.
Are something becoming less something?
Now you mean to say:
Are your sofas becoming less comfortable?
That's right.
Are your sofas becoming less comfortable?
Now, let me continue, please.
Yes! Do continue by giving me this super sentence in your own way.
OK! Are CDs becoming less popular?
Are CDs becoming less popular?
Perhaps. Do you have another one?
Yes. Are your classes becoming less interesting?
Are your classes becoming less interesting?
A good question.
Well, good sir, you said some super sentences.
Remember... Say it with me.
OK!
A super sentence every day will make your English great!
Now please continue with your commercial.
OK! Where was I?
Oh, yes. Are your sofas becoming less comfortable?
Do you hate your furniture?
I don't care what your answer is.
You need new furniture from Super Sofa.
So come to Super Sofa today!
Calendar Phrase.
That's easy.
That's easy.
(Chinese).
Can you take care of my dog?
Sure. That's easy.
You need to feed her.
That's easy.
You need to walk her.
That's easy.
And you need to give her a bath.
That's easy.
My dog weighs 100 pounds.
100 pounds!
It won't be easy.
That's easy.
That's easy.
(Chinese).
When we started our lesson today, I told Nathan how I usually watch movies.
Nathan, do you use any of Mindi Movie's ways to watch movies?
Well, I used to watch movies online.
I used an online movie site called Netflix.
It was pretty cheap, but I don't do that anymore.
Now I rent movies sometimes.
All right, there are a few stores to rent movies near our office.
So we can rent movies easily.
Do you ever use MOD?
No. I don't have MOD at my apartment.
Sometimes I watch movies on cable, though.
If you have time, friends, maybe you can practice by watching a movie in
English.
Right now we need to say goodbye.
See you again here on...
Let's Talk in English. Goodbye.
(Music).