LI YANG CRAZY ENGLISH

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AIPA: [ei]
Im afraid youve made a mistake.
K.K: [e]

BIPA: [bi:] I wont be able to finish my work.

K.K:[bi]

C IPA:[si:]
I dont see what you mean.
K.K[si]

DIPA[di:]
Ive heard a great deal about you.
K.K[di]

E IPA[i:]
He is easy to deal with.
K.K[i]

F IPA[ef]
Will you sit on my left?
K.K[Zf]

G IPA[dVi:]
Lots of students wear jeans nowadays.
K.K[dVi]
H IPA[eItF]
Let me have a look at the book.
K.K[etF]
I IPA[BI]
K.K[BI]

I could,and I should, but I wont do it.

J IPA[dVeI]

He was jailed for tow years.

K IPA[keI] In any case, its none of your business.

K.K[ke]

L IPA[el]
I have something else to tell you.
K.K[Zl]

M IPA[em]The baby is real gem; he never cries.

K.K[Zm]
N IPA[en]
Ten to one he has forgotten it.
K.K[Zn]

O IPA[ou]
I hope I can see you again.
K.K[o]

P IPA[pi:]
He recovered his peace of mind.
K.K[pi]

Q IPA[kju:]
We had to queue for hours to get in.
K.K[kju]
R IPA[B:]
Are you ready for the start?
K.K[Br]

S IPA[es]
Many people wish for success in life.
K.K[Zs]

T IPA[ti:]
Would you like tea or coffee?
K.K[ti]

U IPA[ju:]
What do you plan to do this weekend?
K.K[ju]

V IPA[vi:]
Language is the vehicle of human thought.
K.K[vi]

WIPA[ `dQblju:]You are always welcome at my house.

K.K[ `dQblju]
X IPA[eks] His English is excellent.
K.K[Zks]

Y IPA[wBI]
Why are you in such a good mood?
K.K[wBI]

Z IPA[zed] Zip up your fly.

K.K[zi]

K.K[dVe]

magical

normal volume
elegant speed

(ambiguous;vague)genuine English

Everybodys business is nobodys business

There are four people named everybody, somebody, anybody
and nobody. There was an important job to be done and
everybody was asked to do it. Everybody was sure that somebody
would do it. Anybody could have done it, but nobody did it. Some
body got angry about that because it was everybodys job.
Everybody thought anybody could do it, but nobody realized that
everybody wouldnt do it. It ended up that everybody blamed
somebody when nobody did what anybody could have done.

Springtime

Days get longer and warmer in the spring.

There are new leaves on the trees.
Flowers begin to grow.
Rain makes the grass green and helps the plants grow.
Spring is the time of new life. Nature puts on new clothes in many
colors red, yellow, blue, white, and purple.
Birds build nests in the spring.
Many baby animals appear.
People like to make gardens and farmers plant crops in the fields.
Spring is the season for young love. In the spring a young mans
thoughts turn to love. according to an old saying.

A: Hi Stone! How have you been?

B: Great! What about you?
A: Sorry, Im so late getting back to the office. Hows everything.
B: Oh, Ive been super.
A: Hey, could I borrow your car for the weekend?
B: Go to hell! The last time you borrowed my car you wrecked it.
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How are you doing?

A: How are you doing, Lee?
B: I beg your pardon?
A: How s everything? How are you getting along?
B: Im getting along fine, thank you.
A: Have you changed any of your ideas about this country? Do you
still think English is the worst language in the world?
B: Im beginning to see that human nature is pretty much the same
everywhere.
A: And what about the language?
B: That idea hasnt changed.

Im not myself today.

I dont care what you do.

We hope to see you again.

The days are getting longer.

I dont know how to thank you enough.

When are you going to quit smoking?
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I
I
I
I
I

think you ought to do it by yourself.

dont know what you are talking about.
feel very tired today.
hope you will forgive me.
love having you in my life.
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Im very sorry to hear that.

A: What is she doing these days?

B: She is learning business English now.
A: I have a job interview tomorrow.
B: Good luck.
A: Do you speak any English.
B: I speak a little English.
A: I feel much better than I did last week.
B: Im really glad to hear that.
A: would you like coffee or milk or tea?
B: Tea, please.

[i:] = [i]
Nickname

Matching Sound

Gesture

Special Trick

Extra Note

Its my treat this time.

A: please have a seat.
B: Thank you.

< >
Sit down, please!

This sentence sounds like a military order. Its too bossy and commanding. It also
sounds like you have no control over the crowd in a public speaking situation. The
suggestion please have a seat. Sounds much better.
A: We believe-in you.
B: I appreciate your support.
A: Sweet dreams.
B: You too.
< > Bye-bye

A: Why is he so happy today?

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B: He dreamed a sweet dream last night.

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[u:]=[u]
Nickname

A: I want to improve my poor English.

B: Then you should study Crazy English.
Id like to improve my English pronunciation.
What a fool I was to do such a thing
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IPA:[B:] [e:] [EJ]

K.K:[B:] [e] [o]

A: Is he coming back soon?

B: I have no idea.
A: I dont like working overtime.
B: Neither do I.
A: I hate being late for work!
B: Me too.

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busy
get
along
bother
IPA

[:]

[e]

[E]

[E]

K.K

[:]

[Z]

[E]

[L ]

Lets get together again.

[lets ^e(t) tE`^eTE E`^en][t]

[lZts ^Z(t) tE`^ZTL E`^Zn][t]

Dont bother me. Im busy.

He is difficult to get along with.
The food here really tastes delicious.

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(1)+

Ill be back-in half-an-hour.

[B:l bi: bAk:n hB:fEnBuE][B:l bi: `bAk:n `hB:fEnBuE]

[B:l bi: bAk:n hAfEnBCE][B:l bi `bAg:n `hAfEnBuE]
Take-a look-at-it.

[teIkE lukAtIt][`teIkE `lukAtIt]

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[tekE lukAt:t] [`tegE `lugAd:t]

A: I have a cold.
B: Take care of yourself.
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(2)+

[w][j]
[i:][:][ei][B:][R:][j]
[C][u:][Eu][BC][w]
See off
IPA:
[si: C:f]
[`si:jC:f]
K.K:

[si Cf]

[`sijCf]

Thank you for coming to see me-off.

I went to the station to see her-off.
Go on
IPA:
[gEUBn]
[`gEUwBn]
K.K:
[goBn]
[`gowBn]
Go-on with your work.
What pleasant weather, why not go-out for a walk?
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(3)r+
rre
r

IPA:

Far away
[fB:rE`wei]

[fB:rE`wei]

K.K:
[fBrE`we]
[`fBrE`we]
My friend comes from a country far-away.
For ever
IPA:
[fC:r`evE]
[fC:r`evE]
K.K:
[fCr`ZvL]
[fCr`ZvL]
I will keep my promise for-ever.
There are
IPA:
[TeErB:]
[ `TeErB:]
K.K:
[TZrBr]
[ `TZrBr]
There are a lot of problems in the world.
There are over 600,000 kinds of insects in the world.
There is no school today.

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I had a good-time last-night.

Take-care.
{Bye-bye}
<KIM > Instead of just murmuring the common Bye-bye that everyone
knows, impress people with a loud take-care when you part company!
Keep-quiet
You have a good-memory.
Ask-Bob-to sit-behind-me.(4)
I didnt-do it. My friend-did-it.
<KIM > This is a classic excuse for children of all age around the world!
Keep-practicing.
< >

IPA:
K.K:
IPA:
K.K:

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1+

I dont-know what-to do.

[BI dEUnt nEu wBt tE dU:]
[Bi dEUn(t) nEu wB(t) tE dU:]
[BI dont no hwBt tE dU]
[Bi don(t) no hwB(t) tE dU]
I need-some-more money.
[Bi ni:d sQm mC: `mQnI]
[Bi ni:(d) sQ(m) mC: `mQnI]
[Bi nid sQm mCr `mQnI]
[Bi ni (d) sQ(m) mCr `mQnI]
Id-like-to try on that-shirt.
What-time is our flight-tomorrow.
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2+

Part time
IPA:
[pB:(t) tBim]

K.K:
[pBr(t) tBim]
t
Shes looking for a part-time job.
Take care
IPA:
[teI(k) keE]

K.K:
[teI(k) kZr]
k
Please take care of yourself.
Take care not to break any glasses.
Ill take-care-of the problem.
<>
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3+
[t] [d][d]--[t][k]-- [g][p]--[b]
What do you think?
Sorry, I wasnt listening.
The boss has always been very good to her.
We had a good time together.
Youd better get up a little earlier.
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4

[t][d][k][g][p][b]+

[t][d][t][d]
[d][t]
Let me try it.
IPA:
[let mi: tra: :t]
[t]
K.K:
[lZt mi tra: :t]
Maybe hed like to be alone now.
I think so too.
I might be getting a big raise this month.
Not a chance.
Is it going to rain tomorrow?
I hope not. I want to go to the beach.
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Thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three.

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Its the same thing.
This is better than that.
Theyve been there for more than three mouths.
The rumor passed from mouth to mouth.

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[t][d]better [ `bZtL][ `bZdL]

The sooner, the better.
I think youd better see a doctor.
Your story just doesnt hold water.

My mouth is watering.
Stay out of this matter, please.
The matter is of grave concern to us all.

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-e(-es)
-s(-es),-ed
catsbeds-s[s],[z],
[t][d]-ed
looked[lJkt]pulled[p Jld]
-s(-es)-s(-es),ed

It raining cats and dogs.

He stopped reading and looked up.

On my way home, I looked up an old friend of mine.

He pulled a tired smile when he stepped out of the room.

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news[nju:z]newspaper[ `nju:sp eIpE],[ nju:z]

[z][ `nju:sp eIpE][p][s]used to
[ ju:zd tu][t][d][t][t][z]
[s][ ju:s tu]
Before I eat dinner, I read the newspaper for a while.
We read the newspaper every morning.
A: He is not the man he used to be.

B: Dont worry. Youll get used to it in no time.

We used to go there every year.
Our company used to do business with theirs.

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1

[ s ]+[ j ]= [ F ]

God bless you.

IPA:

[ gBd blesju:] [ s ]+[ j ]= [ F ] [ gBd ` bleFu:]

K.K:

[ gBd blZsju] [ s ]+[ j ]= [ F ] [ gBd ` blZFu]

Now look what a mess youve made.

Do you miss your family?

I shall miss you very much.

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2

[ t ]+[ j ]= [ tF ]

IPA:
K.K:

How about you?

[ hBJ E`bBJtju:] [ t ]+[ j ]= [ tF ] [ hBu E`bBJtFu:]
[ hBJ E`bBJtju] [ t ]+[ j ]= [ tF ] [ hBJ E`bBJtFu]
Take care that you dont spoil your new clothes.
A: Im very glad to meet you.
B: Its a pleasure to meet you.
Im sorry to tell that youve been dismissed.
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3

[ d ]+[ j ]= [ dV ]

Could you tell me where the bus stop is?

IPA:

[ kJdju:] [ d ]+[ j ]= [ dV ] [ kJdVu:]

K.K:

[kJdju] [ d ]+[ j ]= [ dV ] [ kJdVu]

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A: Did you panic?

B: Of course! It was awful!
Would you show me the bathroom, please?
Would you care to go for a walk with me?
Care of
Could you do me a favor?
Could you possibly give me a lift home?
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This shield horseshoe this horse [s]

shield shoe [F][F][ `TIF `Fild]
[ `hCrF 9Fu]
[s][F][j][s][F]
[s]--[F]
this ship [ TIs FIp]--[ TIF FIp]
[z][j][F][V]
[s]--[V]
Has she come? [hAz Fi: kQm]--[hAz Fi: kQm]
He tell you the truth.
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[n][k][g][N]

[n]+[k][g]=[N]
IPA:
K.K:

Thank you.
[WANk ju:] [n]+[k]=[Nk]
[WANk ju]
[n]+[k]=[Nk]
I take a walk along the river bank every morning.
I think I can learn to speak good English in one month.
Hunger is best sauce.
He hungered for her love.
I was angered by his refusal to come to the party.
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[ p ] + [ n ] = [m]
open happen [ `EJpm][ `hApm]
IPAK.K
open , happen [ `EJpEn][ `hApEn]
[E][E]
[pn][p][n]
[p][n][m]
[pm]
He lives by his pen.
All of his dealings are in the open.
Lets be open with each other.
I want you to be open with me about your money problems, so I can help you.
Do you happen to know his new telephone number?
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north, south, worth [W]

[T]
north [nCrW]
northern
[ `nCrTLn]

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south
worth

[sBuW]
southern
[ `sQTLn]
[w*W]
worthy
[ `w*TI]
She has traveled in northern countries.
The southern half of the country is a desert.
She says help only the worthy poor.
This book is worthy of being read [ to be read ].

[s]
[s]

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1sp+
[sb+]
spend
v.
IPA:
[sp end][sb end]
K.K:
[sp Znd][sb Znd]
How do you spend you leisure?

He spends a lot of time with his girlfriend.

Speak
v.
IPA:
[spi:k][sbi:k]
K.K:
[spik ] [sbik]
Actions speak louder than words.

I must speak with my son about his cigarette smoking.

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2sk+
[sg+]
scare
IPA:
K.K:

v.
[skeE][sgeE]
[skZr][sgZr]
Im so scared.

You scared me.

School n.
IPA:
[sku:l][sgu:l]
K.K:
[skUl][sgUl]
He has studied English in school for tow years.

If I were a millionaire, I would start a school.

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3st+
[sd+]
start
n.
IPA:
[stB:t][sdB:t]
K.K:
[stBrt][sdBrt]
If you are ready, you may start you work.
He was so excited that he started to cry.

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Still adv.
IPA:
[st Il][sd Il]
K.K:
[st Il][sd Il]
He came yesterday and he is still here.
He is dull; still, he tries hard.
Did you stay up late last night?
A: What steps are you taking in the matter?
B: Were dealing with it step by step.
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4str+
[sdr+]
strike v.
IPA:
[strBIk][sdrBIk]
K.K:
[strBIk][sdrBIk]
He struck me with a stick.
A: How does the idea strike you?
B: The plan strikes me as ridiculous.
Strange
v.
IPA:
[streIndV][sdreIndV]
K.K:
[strendV][sdrendV]
The work is still strange to him.
Who is that strange man over there?
Are you embarrassed about talking to strangers?

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5have to has to
have to has to have [hAv][v]
[t][f]has[hAz][z]
[t][s]
Have to [ `hAftE]has to [ `hAstE]
Youll have to get off here.

I have to go now.

You have to do you r homework.

I have to go, or Ill wet my pants.

That is all he has to do.

have has [hAv][hAz]

to
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6had to
had tohad[hAd][d]
[t][t]had to [ `hAttE]
I had to go and talk with Jim.

We had to scratch our plans for vacation.

We had to take them at their word that the job would be done on time.

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['][E]
intention
n.
IPA:
[In`tenF'n]['][In`tenFn]
K.K:
[In`tZnFEn][E][In`tZnFn]
Information
n.
IPA:
[9InfE`meIF'n]['][9InfE`meIF'n]
K.K:
[9InfL`meIFEn][E]
[9InfL`meIFEn]

A: What is you intention?

B: I had no intention of hurting you.

A: What are you intentions with regard to him?

B: He has no intention of marrying yet.

There is no new information about the accident.

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to prep.
IPA:
[tJ][J][tE]
K.K:
[tJ][J][tE]

Go if you want to

I prefer this one to that one.

Must
v.
IPA:
[mQst][Q][mEst]
K.K:
[mQst][Q][mEst]

If you must leave, do it quietly.

You must be tired after your long journey.
But
conj.
IPA:
[bQt][Q][bEt]
K.K:
[bQt][Q][bEt]

The job is all but finished.

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1+
kept

IPA:
[kept][p]
K.K:
[kept][p]
Blackboard

IPA:
[`blAkbC:d][k]
K.K:
[`blAk9bCrd][k]
Notebook
IPA:
[`nEJtbJk][t]
K.K:
[`not9bJk][t]
Goodbye

IPA:
[9gJd `bBI][d]
K.K:
[gJd `bBI][d]

My father kept working till midnight.

Please write the answer on the black board.

Write the answer in your notebook.

Id like to say goodbye to everyone.

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[m][n]

/t, d/[m][n]
/t, d/[m][n]

button[ `bQtn]garden[`gBrdn][tn][dn]
/t, d/

IPA:
K.K:
IPA:
K.K:

2+
just moment

[dVQst `mEJmEnt][t]
[dVQst `momEnt][t]
Good night

[gJd nBIt][d]
[gJd nBIt][d]
He often comes home at midnight.
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He has always been a good neighbor.

Her goodness was apparent to everyone.

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/t/[l]
/t/[l]

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[l]
3+

IPA:
K.K:
IPA:
K.K:

lately
[ `leItlI][t]
[`letlI][t]
Badly
[ `b AdlI][d]
[ `b AdlI][d]
I have been very busy lately.
I havent seen him lately.
Have you been there lately?
He slept badly.
His foot was badly hurt.
Ive been quite badly off recently.

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IPA:
K.K:

4+
advance

[Ed `vB:ns][d]
[Ed `vAns][d]

You must pay in advance.

Can I have an advance on my salary?

What would your advice be in this case?

What would you advise me to do.

Keep that in mind.

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5+
picture

IPA:
[ `pIktFE][k]
K.K:
[ `pIktFL][k]


Object
IPA:
K.K:

I had my picture taken yesterday.

Do you know how do you draw a picture?

[Eb `dVekt][b]
[Eb `dVZkt][b]

You shouldnt treat women like objects.

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He stood up and objected in strong language.

[E]

[s]
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1[s]+[p]
[s][p].

speak
IPA:
[spi:k]--[sbi:k]
K.K:
[spik]--[sbik]

Are you able to speak English?

Will you speak up? I cant hear you?

My mother is a special person in my life.

She is so beautiful that she casts a spell over men.

< >[s][p]
[s]

[s][p]
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2[s]+[t]
stay

[s][t]
IPA:
[steI]--[sdeI]
K.K:
[st e]--[sd e]

Did you enjoy you r stay in Beijing?

Stop talking and listen to me!

Its a long story.

She has a great store of knowledge about English.

< >[s][t]
[s]

[s][t]
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3[s]+[k]
[s][t]

skate
IPA:
[skeIt]--[sgeIt]
K.K:
[sket]--[sget]

A: Lets go skating.

B: I cant skate at all.

A: Mike, can you ski?

B: Yes, I can. But not very well.

The sky is getting very cloudy.

He has great skill in drawing.

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< > [s][p]

[s]

[s][p]

IPA:
K.K:

smart
[smB:t]
[smBrt]

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4[s]+[m]
[s][m]

Hes a smart businessman.

The dentists drill left his tooth smarting.

They were all hungry and the food smelled good.

Its a small world.

< > [s][m]

[s]

[s][m]

IPA:
K.K:

snow

[snEJ]
[sn o]

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5[s]+[n]
[s][n]

His shirt is a white as snow.

It snowed all last night

There is no snap left in him.

Her eyes snapped with anger.

His behavior showed him to be a snake.
< >[s][n]
[s]

[s][n]

IPA:
K.K:

sleep

[sli:p]
[slip]

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6[s]+[l]
[s][l]

A: Did you sleep well last night?

B: I slept well last night.

I have a slight fever.

He slighted my efforts.

Chances are slim.

Business was slow today.

< > [s][l]

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[s]

[s][l]
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7[s]+[w]

IPA:
K.K:

sweet
[swi:t]
[swit]

[s][w]

Dont let him fool you with sweet talk.

No sweet without sweat.

She sweet-talked him into buying her a diamond ring.

Lets go for a swim tomorrow.

I swear Ill never tell anyone.

When are you going to swear off cigarettes?
< > [s][w]
[s]

[s][w]

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1[p]+[l]
[p][p][l]
[p][l]

[E]

[p][l]
Plan
[plAn]

A: Do you have any plans for next Sunday?
B: We plan to hold a party.

A: Have you got any plans?

B: Ive been invited over to a friends.

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2[p]+[r]
[p][p][r]
[p][r]

[E]

[p][r]
Price
[prBIs]

The price of that house is high.

What is the price of this diamond ring?

Keep your promises at any price.

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3[p]+[j]
[p][p][j]
[p][j]

[E]

[p][j]
Pure
[pjJr]

This is the pure truth.

Li yang speaks pure American English.

It was a pure accident.

The air is pure around here.

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4[b]+[l]
[b][b][l]
[b][l]

[E]

[b][l]
Blame [blem]

A: Who is to blame?

B: You cant blame anyone.

C: I am very much to blame.

D: Dont blame it on him, but on me.

Blame me, its my fault.

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5[b]+[r]
[b][b][r]
[b][r]

[E]

[b][r]
Bring [brIN]

What has brought you here?

What brings you here today

May I bring you home.

I brought home a duck for dinner.

Bright [brBIt]

You have a bright future.

Break [brek]
Lets break for 10 minutes.

10

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6[b]+[j]
[b][b][j]

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[b][j]

[E]

[b][j]
Beauty [ `bjutI]

Beauty is only skin deep.

Good night, I must get my beauty sleep.

That black eye you got in the fight is a real beauty!

Beautiful [ `bjutEfEl]

We had a beautiful time this evening.
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7[k]+[l]
[k][k][l]
[k][l]

[E]

[k][l]
Clear [klIr]

Youll do as youre told, is that clear?

I hope your troubles clear up soon.

She seems quite clear about her plans.

I want to be quite clear on this problem.
Clean [klin]

I clean forgot about it.

Your hands are filthy; Youd better go and clean up.

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8[k]+[r]
[k][k][r]
[k][r]

[E]

[k][r]
Cry
[krBI]

Cry on my shoulder.

A: Why are you crying?

B: My boyfriend and I broke up.

Crazy [ `krezI]

Im crazy about you.

It drives me crazy.

The girls all went crazy over him.

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9[k]+[j]
[k][k][j]
[k][j]

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[E]

[k][j]
Cure
[kjJr]

The wound cures easily.

I hope the doctor can cure the pain in my shoulder.

This medicine will cure you of your stomachache.
Curious
[ `kjuriEs]

Im curious to know the result.

Im curious to know what he said.

Curious to say, he did not know it.

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10[g]+[l]
[g][g][l]
[g][l]

[E]

[g][l]
Glad
[glAd]

Im glad to hear that.

Ill be glad to help you.

I feel very glad about it.

Im very glad to meet you.

This is the gladdest day of her life.

I am glad that you could come, Kim.

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11[g]+[r]
[g][g][r]
[g][r]

[E]

[g][r]
Grow [gro]

You should try to grow out of that bad habit.

The habit grew on me.

You need time to grow into the job.

Great [gret]

She is a great friend of mine.

We had a great time in Beijing.

We had a great time at the party.

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12[f]+[l]
[f][f][l]
[f][l]

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[E]

[f][l]
Fly
[flBI]

A: When are you off?

B: Im flying home on Sunday afternoon.

Floor
[flCr]

A: On which floor do you live?

B: We live on the third floor.

Flatter [ `flAtL]

Oh, you flatter me.

She only flatters you so you will help her.
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13[f]+[r]
[p][p][l]
[p][l]

[E]

[p][l]
Fresh
Free
From

[frZF]
[fri]
[frEm]

This fish isnt fresh; it smells!

The autumn air is fresh and cool.

Our English teacher is fresh from college.

This town is free from pollution.

We are free to use this room.

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14[W]+[r]
[W][W][r]
[W][r]

[E]

[W][r]
Through
[Wru]
gh

A: Are you through?

B: I am not through yet.

A: Are you through (with) your work?
B: Im not through just yet.

Can you put me through to Mr. Jones?

He became rich through hard work.

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1
[sp]+[l][s][p]

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[l][E]
Split
[splIt]

My head is splitting.

My trousers split I sat down.

Splash [splAF]

Dont splash me: I dont want to get wet.

The paper splashed the story on page one.
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2
[sp]+[r][s][p]
[r][E]
Spring [sprIN]

Her walk has a lot of spring in it.

When people say unkind thing about her husband, she springs to his
defense.

Spread [sprZd]

The rumor quickly spread through the village.

Hes developing (a) middle-age spread. ()

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3
[st]+[r][s][t]
[r][E]
Strict [strIkt]

He was a strict father.

He told the strict truth.

Our teacher is strict; we have to do what she says.

Stream [strim]

Tears streamed down her cheeks.

The students streamed into the auditorium.

Her long hair was streaming in the wind.

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4
[st]+[j][s][t]
[j][E]
Stupor [ `stjupL]

The drunken man fell to the floor in a stupor.
Stupid [ `stjupId]

How stupid of him to ask such a question!

This book is so stupid, I dont want to finish it.

He makes the same mistakes over and over, he is so stupid!

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5
[sk]+[w][s][k]
[w][E]
Square [skwZr]

The fighters squared off against each other.

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They gave us a square deal.

He tried to square himself with his parents.

Here is the $5 I owe you, so now we are square. 5

His practice does not square with his principles.

If you ask her for the truth, shell be square with you.

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6
[sk]+[r][s][k]
[r][E]
Scream
[skrim]
Screech [skritF]
Scrub
[skrQb]
Screw
[skru]

He was a perfect scream.

Leave me alone! he screeched.

Dont forget to scrub behind your ears.

Im afraid you got screwed, friend.

He screwed the facts to suit his own purposes.

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sbooksbagsbook [bJk][k]
s[k][s];bag [bAg][g][z]
s
[t]+[s]
t+s=ts[t][s],ts
ts[ts]

Its raining cats and dogs.

I bought a pair of boots.
Im going to visit my parents for the holidays.

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[t]+ [s]
[t]+ [s]
[s]s[s]

I borrowed tow books form the library.

Do you usually judge people by their looks?
He likes to gamble.

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[d]+[s]
d+s=ds[d][s],ds
ds[d z]

I love all words.

Words are the key to beautiful English.

25

They had words but were reconciled later.

We are best friends.
Between friends all is shared.
Old friends and old wine are best.
False friends are worse than open enemies.

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[d]+ [s]
[d]+ [s]
[s]s[z]

Good night-sweet dreams!

I finally got the job of my dreams.

Build the life of your dreams with the help of Crazy English.

Tell me all about your troubles.

Congratulations on your new job.

Its your birthday today? Congratulations!

I heard that youre getting married. Congratulations!
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-ed like[lBIk]
liked[lBIkt]liked-d[k][t]fill[fIl]
filled[fIld]-d[l][d]
-d-ed
kissed
[kIst]

impressed [Im`prZst]

laughed [lAft]

watched
[wBtFt]

She kissed her son on the forehead.

I was deeply impressed by Li Yangs speech.

The children laughed their mother into a better

She watched for her moment to cross the road.

Encouraged [In`kQr IdVd]

Moved
[muvd]

humor.

I encouraged him to study harder.

The governments opinions on this matter havent moved.

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[ft][st][ld][nd][nz][ks][ps][sk]
[s][z][t][d],
rest +s=rests
[rZsts]
bend +s=bends
[bZndz]

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ask +ed=asked
[Askt]

bronze +d=bronzed [brBnzd]

Our hope rests on you.

The affair rests with the judge.
She bends to her husbands will.
I asked Stone to help me.
His face was bronzed by the sun.

1) 1)

2) 2)

3) 3)

4) 4)

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=[f v]

[f]
[v]

If I were you, Id give up smoking.

IPA: [If BI wE jU: BId gIv Qp `smEJkIN]

K.K:
[If BI wL ju BId gIv Qp `smokIN]
Have you ever been to the Forbidden City before?

IPA: [hAv jU: `evE

bi:n tJ TE fE`bIdn `sItI
bI`fC:]
K.K:
[hAv ju `ZvL bIn tJ TE fL`bIdn `sItI
bI`fCr]
I love having you in my life.

IPA: [
]
K.K:
[
]

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=[W T]

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[W]
[T]

I plan to follow through with it.

IPA: [BI plAn tJ `falEJ Wru:

wIT It]
K.K:
[BI plAn tJ `fBlo Wru
wIT It]

Well, there might be something to that.

IPA: [wel TeE mBIt bI `sQmWIN

tJ TAt]
K.K:
[wZl TZr
mBIt bI `sQmWIN

tJ TAt]
I cant imagine my life without you.

IPA: [
]
K.K:
[
]
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=[r]

[r]

I feel terrible (about it).

/
IPA:
[BI fi:l `terEbl E`bBJt It]
K.K:
[BI fil
`tZrEbl E`baJt It]
The real reason is really rather curious.
IPA: [TE `r IEl `ri:zn Iz `r IElI `rB:TE `kjJEr IEs]
K.K:
[TE `rIEl `rizn Iz `rIElI
`rATL `kjJr Ies]

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

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IPA:[i:] [I]
K.K:[i ] [I]

[e] [A]
[Z] [A]
81
[i]

Sweet dreams.

I dont see why.

These trees have been beaten by the breeze.

82
[I]

[i:][i:]

The telephone line is busy.

Im a bit upset at his leaving early.

Will you be so good as to give me a lift?

83
[Z]

[I][I]

45

Lets keep in touch.

I left very early last night.

I shall never forget the lesson.
82
[A]

[Z]

29

90

Dont stand in my way.

We have a lot of things to talk about.

I have never had the opportunity to meet her.

IPA: [Q] [\] [E]

K.K:
[Q] [\_] [A]
85
[Q]

[A][e]

The moneys all used up.

Dont cut in while Im talking.
Excuse me, but I must be going now.

86
[\_]

[\_][\:][\_]
[\:][\:]
[\_]

r[\]
_ [\_]

She works as a nurse in a hospital.

The early bird gets the worm.
The girl was murdered three days ago.

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[L][E]

[E]e
[L][E]+ _

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Please remember me to your mother.

The new teacher is fresh from college.

How many brothers and sisters do you have?

IPA: [B:] [a] [C:] [J] [u:]

K.K: [Br]
[B] [Cr] [J] [u]
88
[a][ar]

I love you with all my heart.

If you are ready, you may start your work.

Its very hard to start the car.

89
[B]

[B]
[a]
[B:]
[a]

Well not stop until we reach our goal.

I wish for an opportunity to go abroad.

The doctors daughter knocked at the locked door.

90
[C]

[B]
[B]

Its all your fault.

What are you talking about?

Where do you think I ought to go?

91
[J]

31

Look at what youve done.

Could I ask for your advice?
Let me have a look at the book.

92
[u]

[J]
[J]

Shes too talkative.

Im not in the mood.

What are you doing this afternoon?

[BI][B][I]
[aI]

.
IPA[eI][BI][CI][EJ][BJ]
K.K[e][BI][CI][o][BJ]
IPA[IE][eE][JE]
K.K[Ir][Zr][Jr]
. .

93
[e]

[e][I]
[e][I][I]
[I][e][e]
[eI][e][e][I]

32

I hate to trouble him.

She always calls a spade a spade.
There is no way I can get out of it.

94
[BI]

[B][I][B][I]
[a]
[I]

Hes behind the times.

I like your style.
Mikes wife likes her life in the countryside.

95
[CI]

[C][I]
[C][I]

Let us join hands in friendship.

Im in a hurry, so get to the point.

Its a joy to watch the boy playing with his toy.

96
[o]

[E][J]
[E][J]

I hope nothing is wrong.

Id like to propose a toast.

I know. You know. I know what you know.

97
[BJ]

[B][J]
[C][I]

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[J]

Get out of my house now.

Ive heard so much about you.
How about going downtown now?

98
[Ir]

[IE][I][E]
[Ir][I][r]

Is there a post office near here?

Things are clear and you dont need to fear.

I want to be quite clear on this problem.

99
[Zr]

[eE][e][E]
[e]
[Zr][Z][r]
[Z][e][A][Z]

I swear Ill never tell anyone.

She was not aware how deeply he loved her.

Why did you buy another pair of shoes?

100
[JE]

[JE][J][E]
[Jr][J][r]
[J]

Hes form a very poor family.

We were unsure about who was to blame.

Im sure thats pure gold.

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Mike: How are you doing this morning, john?

John: Im doing great. Its great to see you. Hows everything?
Mike: Terrific. I feel pretty good this morning.
John: Mike, Id like you to meet my best friends Bill Jones. Bill,
meet Mike.
Bill:
Hi! Nice to meet you.
Mike: Nice to meet you, too. Mr. John.
Bill:
Please call me Bill.
Mike: Okay, Bill. And please call me Mike.
John: How come you look so tired, Mike?
Mike: I stayed up till midnight last night.
John: Whats going on?
Mike: Im working hard to improve my English now.
John: Are you making any progress?
Mike: Im not making much progress with my English.

My best friend stone and I decided to learn English last year. We

promised each other to work hard. We never failed to attend class.
Stone always remembered to do his homework. I never forgot to do mine,
either. Our English is pretty good now. it only proves that theres
without pain.
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