节目资讯
刊物:大家说英语
日期:2013-10-12
难易度:High
关键字:pay back, bank, withdraw, ATM, closed, weather, bank, balance, save, even,
mail, account, teller, on
It's Saturday on Let's Talk in English.
I hope you are ready for some review today.
We had a lesson about something useful and another lesson about something fun.
But I think there's a lot to learn from both of them.
For our AROUND TOWN topic, we went to the bank.
Well, we talked about the bank, anyway.
We also had a TRAVEL lesson this week.
We always have a good time with our TRAVEL lessons.
And this time we went on a cruise.
Well, we talked about going on a cruise.
I still haven't been on one.
Now enjoy this week's conversations.
(Music).
Ken, can I ask you a question?
Of course, Mark. What is your question?
What time does West Lake Bank close?
It closes at 4 p.m. I think.
But I'm not sure.
You can call them.
Do you know their number?
No. But you can find it online.
Their hours may be online, too.
Thanks.
I borrowed money from Megan last week.
I must go to the bank today.
Then I can pay her back.
So you have an account at West Lake Bank?
Yes. I opened one last month.
Why don't you use an ATM?
There is one at that the convenience store.
I can't.
I don't have my ATM card with me.
It's at home.
Then just go to the bank.
I like the tellers there.
Me, too.
They are very helpful.
Do you know your account number?
Yes. I memorized it.
And I have it here, too.
That's good!
I can withdraw some money for Megan and some money for me.
So I have money for coffee.
(Music).
Good morning, Mark.
Good morning, Carol.
The weather was great yesterday.
Did you do anything after work?
Yes. I walked to West Lake Bank.
I withdrew some money.
The teller was very helpful!
Everyone at West Lake Bank is very nice.
Yes, they are.
But I'm not going to the bank anymore.
Why not?
I'm going to bank at home!
So West Lake Bank has online banking?
Yes. Look.
They even gave me a pen for trying it!
Nice!
I bank at East Bank.
They also have online banking.
I use it all the time.
Online banking saves time and money!
It's easy to do, too.
You're right.
I use online banking to look at my account.
I'll go online to see my account balance.
That's useful and very convenient.
You can also order checks online!
I ordered new checks for the office online last week.
They came in the mail today.
That's great!
You can write a check to me.
That's M-a-r-K T-s-a-i.
Here! You can use my pen!
Very funny, Mark!
Hi, Susie. Are you working?
Yes, I am, Carol.
I'm reading about cruises.
Rob and I are doing stories about cruises this week.
That's right. I love cruises.
Really? What do you love about them?
Cruises are fun! I love the ocean.
And you meet so many interesting people!
That's great.
And the food!
Cruises always have good food.
I like good food.
On a cruise, you can eat anytime!
Anytime?
Can you eat all day?
Sure! And you never clean up!
That's nice.
I also love the shows!
What kind of shows?
Music, dance, comedy, magic...
So there are many different kinds of shows.
That's right!
What else can you do on a cruise?
You can swim.
You can take a class.
You can shop, too.
You can shop on the ship?
Yes! You can also exercise, watch movies, play games...
You can do a lot of things on a cruise.
Yes, you can.
Well, I don't need the Internet.
I can learn about cruises from you!
Hi, Ken.
Didn't you go on a cruise a few years ago?
Yes. Susie, are you doing a story about cruises?
Yes, I am.
So what did you think?
Did you enjoy your cruise?
Yes and no.
I liked the huge ship, the open sea and all the food.
And we watched movies under the stars!
That sounds fun.
What didn't you like?
The people!
Don't you like people?
I do, but I like to be alone, too.
On my cruise, there were people everywhere!
Really? Everywhere?
Yes!
The pools were full, the restaurants were full, the decks were full...
OK. Well, how about your room?
Didn't you have your own room?
Yes, but it was really small.
And my neighbors were loud.
I'm sorry.
I did like another thing about the cruise.
What's that?
Our ship stopped at interesting places.
I explored different places every day.
That's fun!
When the ship stops, you don't pack and unpack your things.
You leave them in your room on the ship.
That's convenient!
You just have to come back to the ship by the right time.
Or it will sail away without you!
(Music).
Hello, everyone. Welcome to Let's Talk!
So where do you want to go for your next vacation?
How about going on a cruise?
Well, here to tell us all about cruises is my special guest for today - Mr. Carl
Cruise!
Hello, Mr. Cruise. Welcome to our show!
Thanks, Rob.
I love talking to people about cruises!
Cruises are becoming a popular vacation choice.
But how can people pick the right cruise?
Ask yourself, "Where do I want to go? What activities do I want to do?".
Different cruise ships offer different things, right?
That's right.
Some ships offer mini golf.
Some have rock climbing.
Others have bowling!
You're kidding!
Check the cruise ships' ads.
Look online for cruise reviews.
And read about other people's experiences.
Good idea.
When is the best time to go on a cruise?
Well, that depends on where you want to go!
Have you ever been on a cruise, Rob?
No, I haven't.
But I would love to go on one.
Go during the low season, and your ship won't be as crowded.
That's good advice. Thanks, Mr. Cruise!
Are you interested in going on a cruise?
A cruise is a very popular vacation choice.
But with so many cruises, it can be hard to pick one.
Think about a few things.
Where do you want to go?
What activities are you interested in?
Read ads about cruises.
Ships are offering more and more activities, such as golf, rock climbing and
bowling.
Also, when do you want to go?
If you go during a low season, your ship could be less crowded.
Hi, friends.
I'm here with our friend Chris to answer some review questions.
Thank you for helping, Chris.
Oh, you don't need to say thank you.
I think it's fun!
Well, that's good.
But how are you so good at answering the questions?
You always know the answers.
I think you must watch Let's Talk in English every day.
Oh, no, no, no.
I don't watch Let's Talk in English.
No?
I don't need to.
I live here in the Jungle Cafe.
I'm always watching.
Oh. That's good to know.
Uh, well, here is a question.
Where is Mark going to start banking?
Oh. I saw him talking to Carol about that.
He is going to bank at home.
That is right.
He can use online banking.
But you know, he banks at work sometimes, too.
I was watching him in his office.
Really! How interesting!
Um, but here's another question, Chris.
What did Ken not like about his cruise?
Oh. There were too many people.
I know what he means.
Sometimes I think there are too many people, too.
Well, I don't know, Chris.
It seems like you really enjoy watching people.
Oh, yes.
Yes, yes, I do.
But I wouldn't want to be with them all the time.
I like to be with birds more.
Birds of a feather stick together, you know.
Yes. I have heard that before.
Well, let's take a break, friends.
Don't goaway!