V. Lets Talk Script Li: Hi Professor Wang, Im Li Lin, a correspondent from the University Newspaper. The staff and students here are getting more and more interested in the relationship between the environment and development. What do you think is th...
Now Your Turn SAMPLE DIALOG A: Im so glad to be back home, again. Oh, what a clear blue sky! B: Yes, the wind has cleared the air. I hope you still remember the situation a couple of years age; that is, when you were here. Each spring a big sandstorm...
MODEL3 What a terrible sandstorm! Script Susan: Hey, John. Youre back. A few days ago, a big sandstorm hit our city John: Oh, thats bad. Susan: The air was full of dirt and sand and dust. I had to wear a scarf around my head. John: The dust, as I kno...
Now Your Turn SAMPLE DIALOG A: Most of the worlds rainforests are in danger of destruction by loggers, farmers and developers. They are disappearing at a rate of 100 acres a minute! B: What a tragedy! , Many of the worlds plant and animal species exi...
MODEL2 Rainforests will soon be only a memory. Script Susan: Hey, Chris, there is an environmental group on campus asking for donations to save the rainforests. Chris: So what? Susan: So what?! Dont you want to save the rainforests? Chris: But therer...
Now Your Turn SAMPLE DIALOG A: How are you getting along during this usually hot weather? B: Not well at all. Over the last few weeks the hot, humid weather is killing me. I believe the climate has changed. A: Yeah, the summer is hotter, and winter w...
IV. Speaking Out MODEL 1 Our globe is in danger John: How is your Grandma getting along during this usually hot weather? Nora: Over the last few years, Granny has been complaining that the hot, humid weather is killing her. She believes the weather h...
Task3: A Mild EI Nino Script The EI Nino weather condition has returned. However, official at the United States National Weather Service say EI Nino is weaker than usual this year. EI Nino is a change in the atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean. It happ...
Task 2: A Work Qualification Test Script According to a report by Australian researchers, the hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica will probably start closing within five years. They say it may be completely closed within fifty years. The ozone la...
III. Listening In Task 1: We should have proper respect for nature! Script Martha: Do you think most people in your culture respect nature? Ed: I think so. Ummmore now than before. Martha: What do you think is the most serious environment problem in...
