节目资讯
刊物:大家说英语
日期:2012-11-03
难易度:High
关键字:ride, park, convenient, ticket, careful, brand-new, trade in, trouble,
limit, wide, pass, truck, mph
Hey, everyone, and welcome to the Saturday show of Let's Talk in English right
here on LTE TV.
My name is Gabe.
And I'm very glad you could join us here today.
It is a review day.
That means we're going to review this week's lessons.
We talked about new cars.
We talked about cars of the future.
And what else did we learn about?
Well, let's review and we'll find out.
Pay attention.
Ginger and I have some questions for you very soon.
Hi, Rob.
Why are you so happy today?
Because I have a new car!
You do? Great!
When did you get it?
I got it last night.
It is brand-new!
What color is it?
It's blue.
Tell me more about it.
It's a small car.
Only four people can ride in it.
A small car is nice.
You can park it many places.
That's convenient!
You can.
And a small car doesn't use much gas.
So I can save money on gas!
Did you get a good deal on it?
Yes. I traded in my old car.
I got a good price on the new one.
That's great!
My new car is fun. It is fast!
Don't drive too fast.
You might get a ticket!
I won't get a ticket.
I'm a good driver.
I'm careful.
That's good.
I watch for police cars.
I see one. Then I drive slowly!
But you may not always see them.
Be careful.
Well, I never get tickets.
Hi, Rob. How's the new car?
It's really fun to drive.
But it does have one problem.
What's that?
It goes too fast!
It goes too fast?
Maybe you drive too fast.
Well, yes. So I had a little trouble yesterday.
Did you get a ticket?
No...
Then what happened?
I got two tickets!
Two tickets?
Where did you get them?
I got one on River Road.
The speed limit there is 45 mph.
It's a nice, wide road.
I drive too fast there sometimes, too.
Well, I was driving fast and passed a police car!
And he pulled you over?
That's right.
How fast were you going?
About 65.
You got an expensive ticket.
I did.
What about the other ticket?
I got that ticket on First Street.
I was watching the traffic and not the traffic light.
And you drove through a red light.
Yes. A truck almost hit me!
That's not good.
So I got another ticket.
You need to be more careful.
I know.
So don't tell Lily about the tickets.
She already told me to be careful!
Hello, everyone, welcome to Let's Talk!
Do you ever wonder what cars will be like in the future?
Well, today we're going to find out.
Let's welcome our special guest, Mr. Andy Auto.
Welcome to our show, Andy Auto!
Thanks, Rob.
Tell us about cars of the future.
Did you know cars may soon drive themselves?
Really? Wow!
Google has been testing some for the past two years.
Computers control them, not people.
There's no driver at the wheel?
No, but people are always in the car during Google's tests.
One can take the wheel if something goes wrong.
How fast can self-driving cars go?
They can go 75 mph.
And they can keep track of people and bicycles.
Wow!
Yes. They understand traffic lights, too.
When do you think people will be able to buy the cars?
Maybe by the year 2020.
Do you think people will buy them?
I don't know.
People may not want to give up control of their cars.
Cars that are controlled by computer are not just a dream of the future.
Google and other companies have been testing them for two years.
During that tests, people are always in the car.
One can take the wheel if something goes wrong.
The cars understand traffic lights and can keep track of people and bicycles.
But people may not like them.
They may not want to give up control of their cars.
Hi, Lily! Are you working?
Yes. I come here sometimes and work.
The Jungle Cafe is usually quiet.
Hey, Joe, can I get a Coke?
Oh, I'm sorry.
I was loud.
That's OK.
What are you working on?
Susie, can you please not talk to me now?
I have a lot of work.
Oh, sure, no problem.
Susie, can you please turn off your music?
Or can you use earphones?
OK. I'm sorry.
Does my music bother you?
Yes. I can't work and listen to music at the same time.
OK. I play music in the office sometimes.
I know. Then I come to the Jungle Cafe.
I am so sorry, Lily!
It's fine.
Susie, what are you doing?
I'm reading my magazine.
Well, please don't push my notebook.
Lily, your notebook is covering my magazine.
Oh, I'm sorry.
I didn't see that.
Don't worry.
You know? I have an idea.
What's your idea?
I can move to a different table.
That's a great idea.
Thanks, Susie!
Oh! Excuse me, Susie! I'm sorry!
Rob! Watch where you're going!
I'm sorry, Susie.
I slipped.
I didn't mean to push you.
What did you slip on?
That piece of paper.
Oh, I'm sorry.
That's my piece of paper.
Why is your paper on the floor?
I dropped it, but I didn't pick it up.
I see.
Oh, Rob, I'm so sorry!
Why did you step on me?
I was trying to pick up my paper!
I was picking up your paper!
I'm sorry. My mistake.
I didn't mean to step on you.
OK, I know.
It was just an accident.
You're right.
And it was an accident when you pushed me.
Right!
I should be more careful.
I meant to pick up my paper sooner.
I wasn't looking.
I should be more careful, too.
Well, I stepped on you.
That was my fault.
I'm sorry.
Well, I'm sorry for pushing you.
Let's stop apologizing.
I agree.
I forgive you.
And I forgive you!
Oh, hey, everybody.
I am here with Ginger.
And I'm here with Gabe.
Yes. And it's time for us to ask you some review questions.
Number one.
Who got a new car this week?
Ooh, who got a new car this week?
Uh, Rob did.
That's right, Rob did.
Great job, Ginger.
Now do you have a question for us?
Yes.
What did Rob slip on?
What did Rob slip on?
Were you paying attention?
That's right,.
Rob slipped on a piece of paper.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
You're so sorry?
I feel so bad.
Ginger, Ginger, don't feel bad.
It's not your fault.
You shouldn't feel sorry that Rob slipped on a piece of paper.
I'm sorry that it was only a piece of paper.
It would be funnier if he slipped on a banana peel!
OK that you silly, silly monkey, you.
I guess that might be a little bit funnier.
Well friends, it's time for us now to take a little break.
But we will be right back.
Don't slip on any pieces ofpaper!