节目资讯
刊物:大家说英语
日期:2012-08-30
难易度:Medium
关键字:train, traffic, express, speed, kilometer, passenger, per
Choo-choo.
It is time to play a game that we like to call: I Know It!
I Know It!
Do you know it?
This is the part of our show where we talk about a key word.
Now we will not say the key word.
But you have to guess which key word we are talking about.
OK, let's start.
If you are one of these, then you are on a train or on a bus.
Or maybe you are riding in a car, but you are not driving the car.
Oh, I know it! I... I know it, Andrea.
Oh, are... are...
Is it OK that I know it?
Well, are... are you sure you know it?
I'm very sure that if you are a passenger, you can be on a train.
If you're a passenger, you could be on a bus.
You could be in a car, but not driving the car if you are a passenger.
Choo-choo.
Oh yeah.
Yes, Gabe, you got it. Good job!
And I'm sure that all of you got it as well.
Take time to play I Know It with a friend today.
For now you will hear all of our key words again as we review today's lesson.
Here we go.
Are you working, Susie?
No, I'm buying a train ticket online.
Where are you going?
I'm going to Forest City to visit my sister.
Why don't you take the bus?
I like the train better.
Why do you like the train better?
It's faster.
You don't worry about traffic when you take the train.
But sometimes trains stop in many small towns.
Then the train is not very fast.
I usually take express trains.
They don't stop so often.
Don't you have to stand if there are no seats on a train?
I buy my tickets early, so I always get a seat.
When I travel, I like to take the bus.
It's usually cheaper than the train.
True. Buses are cheaper.
But I don't mind a higher price for a faster trip.
If you want a fast trip, you should ride a high-speed train.
I rode one when I visited Asia.
How fast did it go?
Three hundred kilometers per hour.
Wow! I'd like to be a passenger on that train!
(Chinese).
Hi, everyone. I'm Jim.
And I'm Tim. We're...
The Word Brothers.
We are similar.
But very different.
Yes, just like some English words.
For example, steal, S-T-E-A-L.
And steel, S-T-E-E-L.
These two words sound similar.
But they are very different.
Yeah. Steal, S-T-E-A-L, means to take something without asking.
Stealing is not right.
People shouldn't steal.
You're right, Tim.
Some people steal things from stores.
They take things without paying for them.
Yeah. And other people steal things from people.
They steal other people's bags.
Or they steal other people's money or wallets or watches or hats.
Hey! Give it back to me!
They take these things from other people without asking.
People who steal are thieves.
And thieves often go to jail.
Right.
Now let's look at the word "steel," S-T-E-E-L.
Steel, S-T-E-E-L, is a kind of metal.
Steel is very strong.
People use steel for many things.
That's true. Some spoons, forks and knives are made of steel.
Yes. People also use steel to make things like cars, trains and buildings.
That's right.
OK friends, steel.
And steal.
Can you see the difference?
Good. Until next time, this is Jim.
And Tim saying...
Goodbye.
Calendar Phrase.
How fast did it go?
How fast did it go?
(Chinese).
I drove my new car today!
Good for you.
How fast did it go?
60 or 70 kilometers per hour?
No. Not that fast.
How fast did it go?
40 or 50 kilometers per hour?
No. Not that fast.
How fast did it go?
20 or 30 kilometers per hour?
No. Not that fast.
OK. So how slow did it go?
Very funny!
How fast did it go?
How fast did it go?
(Chinese).
Let's Answer It!
Here are today's review questions.
Number one.
What doesn't Susie mind?
I'll say it again.
What doesn't Susie mind?
Well Gabe, I hope that you don't mind answering this question for us.
Well Andrea, I hope you don't mind me giving you the correct answer.
The answer was in Conversation C.
Susie doesn't mind a higher price for a faster trip.
Choo-choo.
OK, that was good.
Number two.
How do you like to travel? Why?
How do you like to travel, and why?
Let's see if Andrea has an answer for us.
Well, I like to travel many different ways.
I like to travel by airplane because usually that means I am going to a new
country or a place that is far away.
I also travel by airplane when I am going home to visit my family and friends in
Canada.
I also like to travel by ship, especially a big cruise ship.
I think traveling by ship is wonderful.
Well, whether you're traveling by plane or by ship, or if you're taking a train,
traveling can be fun.
Friends, it's time for us to say bye.
But we'll see you next time right here on...
Let's Talk in English.
(Music).