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21 There is someone at the door

A. CONVERSATION

W: Let’s take a break. We have a long day tomorrow.

M: Hold on, there is someone at the door. I will check it out.
W: Who is it?
M: It’s nothing, just the housekeeping. She is returning something we dropped at the lobby.
Is this bag yours?
W: Yes! I’ve been looking everywhere for it!
M: It’s a good thing that the maid remembers the bag from your room.
W: Yes, I will have to thank her personally afterwards.

B. WORDS & PHRASES

1. check out (phr.) 察看
2. lobby [tpFea] (n.) 大廳
3. everywhere (adv.) 到處
4. personally [tdPkzxa] (adv.) 親自
5. afterwards [t@ifRrRgl] (adv.) 之後

C. LANGUAGE FOCUS

There is + N
《Examples》
1. There is someone behind you.
2. There is no food in the plate.

D. EXERCISES
A: _____ someone following you.
B: Don’t do that, you’ll scare me.

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22 his is the last stop

A. CONVERSATION

W: It’s getting really late. Shouldn’t we go back to our hotel?

M: This is our last stop. Trust me, you will want to see this.
W: Wow, the view is spectacular!
M: This is the best place for a riverside night view.
W: All those lights sparkling along the river. They’re stars!
M: So should we go back to our hotel now?
W: Um…I think I will stay a little longer.

B. WORDS & PHRASES

1. spectacular [kdUhtf@hsQpR] (adj.) 壯觀
2. riverside [tqajRukAag] (adj.) 河邊
3. night view (phr.) 夜景
4. sparkling [tkdFqhpaV] (adj.) 發亮的
5.go back to (phr.) 回去

C. LANGUAGE FOCUS

This is + N
《Examples》
1. This is nonsense, I don’t believe you.
2. This is our best wine, we have nothing more expensive.

D. EXERCISES
A: _____ not what I imagined.
B: Is it that bad?
A: It is better.

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23 Did you pack my luggage?

A. CONVERSATION

M: Kate! Are you upstairs?

W: Yes, I’m up here! Do you need me for something?
M: Yes, I’m trying to find my pink sweater but it’s nowhere to be found. Did you happen
to see it somewhere?
W: I think I remember seeing it just recently. But I can’t recall where I saw it.
M: Wait a second, did you pack my luggage?
W: That’s right! I did pack your luggage. The sweater must be there.

B. WORDS & PHRASES

1. luggage [tpSvagY] (n.)[U]【主英】行李
2. sweater [tkrUfR] (n.)[C] 毛線衣;(厚)運動衫
3. nowhere (adv.) 找不到
4. recently [tq`kzfpa] (adv.) 最近,新近
5. recall [qathOp] (v.) 回想,回憶

C. LANGUAGE FOCUS

Did you + V
《Examples》
1. Did you cheat on the finals?
2. Did you clean up the room like mom told you?
3. Did you see what happened?

D. EXERCISES
A: _____ eat lunch?
B: Yeah, I had a hamburger.

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24 We hope to see you again

A. CONVERSATION

W: Excuse me, I would like to check out.

M: Certainly. Do you have your key cards?
W: It’s right here.
M: Room 410, Miss Ginger. Did you get anything from the minibar?
W: No, just the mineral water.
M: Okay, you are good to go. We hope to see you again!
W: Definitely.

B. WORDS & PHRASES

1. check out (phr.) 結帳離開
2. key card [h` hFqg] (n.) 電子開門卡(或插件)
3. minibar [tmanaeFq] (n.) (旅館客房內的)冰箱酒櫃
4. mineral water [tmanQqQp trOfR] (n.) 礦物水
5. definitely [tgUiQnafpa] (adv.) 明確地

C. LANGUAGE FOCUS

We hope to + V
《Examples》
1. We hope to solve this puzzle by ourselves.
2. I hope to settle this argument privately.

D. EXERCISES
A: We __________ see you again!
B: I don’t think I would ever come back.

《Answer Key》:hope to

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25 This is the best hotel

A. CONVERSATION

W: Where will we be staying for the night? We have a lot to do tomorrow.

M: We will be staying at a local hotel. It’s a nice, cozy place.
W: Local? I hope it is not too shabby.
M: See for yourself, we’re here now.
W: Wow, this is the best hotel I’ve ever seen! This is great!
M: Well, I got a few coupons from my friend.
W: Thanks for the treat then!

B. WORDS & PHRASES

1. local [tpchx] (adj.) 地方性的;當地的
2. cozy [thcla] (adj.) 舒適的;愜意的
3. shabby [tX@ea] (adj.) 破爛的;破舊的
4. great [vq@ng] (adj.) (數量,規模等)大的,巨大的
5. coupon [thbdFn] (n.) 贈券;減價優待券

C. LANGUAGE FOCUS

This is the best + N (that) I’ve ever seen that

《Examples》
1. This is the best wine that I’ve ever had.
2. This the best place that I’ve ever been to

D. EXERCISES
A: _____ movie that I’ve ever seen.
B: Same here.

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26 I’m here for business

A. CONVERSATION

W: Hello. How may I help you?

M: Um, I’m here to see Mr. White.
W: May I ask what you need him for?
M: Oh, I’m here for business. I have a contract that Mr. White needs to sign. It is
important that I talk to him directly.
W: Of course. I’ll inform him that you are here. Please hold on.
M: Thank you.

B. WORDS & PHRASES

1. need [n`g] (v.) 需要,有...必要
2. business [tealnak] (n.) 職業;日常工作
3. contract [thFnfq@hf] (n.) 契約;合同
4. sign [kAan] (v.) 簽(名);寫下
5. directly [gQtqUhfpa] (adv.) 直接地;筆直地
6. inform [antiOqm] (v.) 通知,告知,

C. LANGUAGE FOCUS

I’m here for + N

《Examples》
1. I’m here for business with him, not with you.
2. We’re here for nothing.
3. I’m here for you. You can count on me.

D. EXERCISES
A: __________ my money. Give it back.
B: I don’t have it, sorry.

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27 I’m looking forward to it

A. CONVERSATION

W: This is such a lively town! I feel so comfortable here.

M: Yes, this is my second favorite part of the country.
W: Oh? Then what is your favorite part of the country?
M: You will find out tomorrow. I will take you there myself.
W: Really? I’m looking forward to it!
M: You won’t be disappointed.

B. WORDS & PHRASES

1. lively [tpAajpa] (adj.) 精力充沛的;活潑的
2. comfortable [thSmiRfQex] (adj.) 使人舒服的,舒適的
3. favorite [tiTjQqaf] (adj.) 特別喜愛的
4. disappointed [ugakQtdOanfag] (adj.) 失望的,沮喪的

C. LANGUAGE FOCUS

I’m looking forward to + N

《Examples》
1. I’m looking forward to the vacation.
2. I’m looking forward to Dan’s birthday party, it would be great.

D. EXERCISES
A: Ready for the camping trip tomorrow?
B: __________ it!

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28 Are you satisfied with the meal?

A. CONVERSATION

W: Are you satisfied with the meal?

M: Without a doubt! This is the best food I’ve ever had!
W: You sure? Are you really happy about it?
M: Yes! I really appreciate you bringing me here.
W: If so, I have to ask you for a favor in return.
M: Anything!
W: Check please!

B. WORDS & PHRASES

1. satisfied [tk@fakuiAag] (adj.) 感到滿意的; 令人滿意的; 滿足的
2. meal [m`p] (n.) 膳食;一餐
3. doubt [gANf] (n.) 懷疑,不相信
4. appreciate [Qtdq`XauTf] (v.) 欣賞,賞識
5. favor [tiTjR] (n.) 贊成,贊同
6. check [fXUh] (n.) 檢查,檢驗,核對

C. LANGUAGE FOCUS

Are you + ADJ

《Examples》
1. Are you okay? Did you hurt yourself?
2. Are you crazy? Why did you do that?
3. Are you happy with you life?

D. EXERCISES
A: _____ good with cooking?
B; Yes. I can cook up to fifteen dishes.

《Answer Key》: Are you

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29 I’m going to take a bus

A. CONVERSATION

W: Hey Andy, I have bad news.

M: What’s up?
W: How can I put this…I really need to borrow your car today.
M: But I have my interview today!
W: I know but…I really need this favor. Please?
M: Alright…I’m going to take a bus. You can have my car.
W: Thank you so much!

B. WORDS & PHRASES

1. news [nsbl] (n.) 新聞;消息;報導
2. borrow [teFqc] (v.) 借;借東西,借錢
3. interview [tanfRujsb] (n.) 接見,會見
4. favor [tiTjR] (n.) [U] 贊成,贊同

C. LANGUAGE FOCUS

I’m going to + V
《Examples》
1. I’m going to kill you if you lie to me.
2. I’m going to make thing right, I will face what I’ve done.

D. EXERCISES
A: __________ clean my room tomorrow.
B: You always say that.

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30 Have you seen the city museum?

A. CONVERSATION

W: After five days in the city, I feel like someone who lives here!
M: It’s funny to know that you came here just a few days ago as a complete stranger.
W: Yeah. But now I’ve seen so many different parts of the city.
M: Oh, by the way have you seen the city museum?
W: Surprisingly, no. I can’t believe I missed that. It’s such an obvious landmark!
M: Better late than never, let’s go now!

B. WORDS & PHRASES

1. stranger [tkfqTngYR] (n.) 陌生人
2. parts [dFqf] (n.) 一部分,部分
3. museum [msbtlaQm] (n.) 博物館
4. obvious [tFejaQk] (adj.) 明顯的;顯著的
5. landmark [tp@ngumFqh] (n.) (顯而易見的)地標,陸標

C. LANGUAGE FOCUS

Have you seen + N

《Examples》
1. Have you seen a black jacket? I remember seeing it here.
2. Have you seen my glasses? I can’t see without them.

D. EXERCISES
A: _________ my bag?
B: Yes, it’s in the kitchen.

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31 You seem lost

A. CONVERSATION

W: Can I help you sir? You seem lost.

M: Yes indeed, thank you.
W: Where do you need to go?
M: I just need to get to the marketplace.
W: Oh, it’s just around the corner.
M: I see. Thanks again.

B. WORDS & PHRASES

1. lost [pOkf] (adj.) 迷路的
2. indeed [antg`g] (adv.) (加強語氣)真正地，確實，實在
3. marketplace [tmFqhafudpTk] (n.)[C] 市場；集市
4. around the corner (phr.) 在附近

C. LANGUAGE FOCUS

You seem + ADJ

《Examples》
1. You seem ill, take this medicine.
2. You seem nervous, what’s wrong?
《NOTE》
1. He seems like a great guy.
2. She seems like a busy person.

D. EXERCISES
A: _____ unhappy.
B: I am unhappy.

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32 Would it be okay to add onions ?

A. CONVERSATION

W: I hear you have the best soup around town.

M: Yes we do.
W: However, I am allergic to some food, so you may have to be careful with the
ingredients.
M: Oh, is it okay to add onions then? It is one of the main ingredients.
W: No, I am allergic to onions.
M: Very well, I will inform the chef of your condition.

B. WORDS & PHRASES

1. soup [kbd] (n.) 湯
2. allergic [QtpPgYah] (adj.) 【醫】過敏的
3. ingredient [antvq`gaQnf] (n.)[C] (混合物的)組成部分；(烹調的)原料
4. onion [tSnsQn] (n.)[C]【植】洋蔥
5. chef [XUi] (n.)[C] (餐館等的)主廚，大師傅

C. LANGUAGE FOCUS

Would it be + ADJ
《Examples》
1. Would it be safe here?
2. Would it be all right for me to go home early?

D. EXERCISES
A: __________ stupid for me to punch you right now?
B: Yes it would be.

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33 Do you have some change ?

A. CONVERSATION

W: Hey, Mike.
M: What?
W: Do you have some change? I want to buy a soda from the machine.
M: Oh yeah, sure. Grab one for me too.
W: Mike. These are American quarters, we’re in Singapore.
M: Well, maybe it works. You never know until you try.

B. WORDS & PHRASES

1. change [fXTngY] (n.)[U] 零錢
2. machine [mQtX`n] (n.)[C] 機器；機械
3. grab [vq@e] (vt.) 攫取，抓取
4. quarter [thrOqfR] (n.) 四分之一；兩角五分錢
5. try [fqAa] (v.) 試圖；努力[+to-v]

C. LANGUAGE FOCUS

Do you have + N
《Examples》
1. Do you have everything you need?
2. Do you have enough money to pay or not?
3. Do you have the guts to bungee jump?

D. EXERCISES
A: __________ what I asked you to bring?
B: Yes I do, they are right here.

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34 If you have any problems, let me know

A. CONVERSATION

W: Hello, I am supposed to meet Mr. Chang today.

M: Let me check…Yes, you are on his list of appointments. You are ten minutes early.
W: I just wanted to make sure I get here on time.
M: It’s okay. You can wait for him in the lobby.
W: Yes, that would be nice.
M: He will be here shortly. If you have any problems, please let me know.

B. WORDS & PHRASES

1. be supposed to (phr.) 應該
2. meet [m`f] (v.) 遇見；碰上
3. appointment [QtdOanfmQnf] (n.) (尤指正式的)約會
4. early [tPpa] (adj.) 早的；提早的
5. lobby [tpFea] (n.)[C] (劇場,旅館等的)大廳；門廊
6. shortly [tXOqfpa] (adv.) 立刻，馬上，不久

C. LANGUAGE FOCUS

If you have + N
《Examples》
1. If you have everything, let’s go.
2. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.

D. EXERCISES
A: _____ questions, raise your hand.
B: What is…
A: You didn’t raise your hand.

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35 I’m new to the city

A. CONVERSATION

W: Hello, sir?
M: What do you want?
W: Um…I was wondering if you could give me some directions. I’m new to the city.
M: Go bother someone else. I’m not your tour guide.
W: Sir. Although I am a foreigner, I deserve proper respect.
M: Fine, where do you want to go?

B. WORDS & PHRASES

1. wonder [trSngQqaV] (adj.) 不知道；想知道
2. city [tkafa] (n.)[C] 城市，都市，市
3. bother [teF\R] (v.) 煩擾，打攪
4. else [Upk] (adv.)(用於疑問詞,不定代名詞後)其他，另外
5. tour guide (phr.) 導遊
6. deserve [gatlPj] (v.) 應受，該得
7. proper [tdqFdR] (adj.) 適合的，適當的，恰當的

C. LANGUAGE FOCUS

be new to
《Examples》
1. I’m new to the job.
2. I’m new to this group.

D. EXERCISES
A: Do you need some directive?
B: Thanks, I am _____ new to the city.

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36 It is good that you have come

A. CONVERSATION

W: Bob! It’s so good to see you!

M: Yeah! I promised to come see you in my summer vacation.
W: I really appreciate you flying three thousand miles just to pay me a visit. It is good that
you have come.
M: I am glad to be here as well.
W: So where should we start? There’s so much to talk about!
M: How about a nice cup of tea first?

B. WORDS & PHRASES

1. promise [tdqFmak] (v.) 允諾，答應
2. vacation [jTthTXQn] (n.) 休假；假期
3. appreciate [Qtdq`XauTf] (v.) 欣賞，感恩
4. visit [tjalaf] (v.) 參觀；拜訪；探望
5. glad [vp@g] (adj.) 高興的，快活的

C. LANGUAGE FOCUS

It is + Adj. + that +S + V
《Examples》
1. It is good that you watered the flower.
2. It is awesome that she loves my present!

D. EXERCISES
A: _____________ that he came in time.
B: Yes, it’s perfect!

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37 Where were you this morning ?

A. CONVERSATION

W: Hey Charles.
M: Hey Miranda, you awake?
W: Yeah. I woke up a little late today and you were gone. Where were you this morning?
M: I was by the pool. After that I went to the hotel lounge bar. I thought you were still
resting, so I didn’t wake you.
W: You should leave a note next time so that I don’t have to worry.
M: Of course, I will leave a note next time.

B. WORDS & PHRASES

1. awake [QtrTh] (adj.) 醒著的；清醒的
2. gone [vOn] (v.) (go 的過去分詞)
3. lounge bar (phr.)【英】雅座酒吧
4. wake(woke) [rTh] (v.) 醒來；叫醒
5. note [ncf] (n.) 筆記；記錄
6. worry [trPa] (v.) 使擔心，使發愁

C. LANGUAGE FOCUS

Where were/was + N ?
《Examples》
1. Where were you last night?
2. Where is my bag? I can’t find it.

D. EXERCISES
A: _____ my money?
B: It’s not with me.

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38 I like Skiing

A. CONVERSATION

W: Hello there, is this your first time skiing?

M: Yes, in fact it is. How did you know?
W: It is hard not to notice “ how well” you handle your equipment.
M: Yeah, I’m having a really hard time. But I still like skiing.
W: Here, let me give you a few tips.
M: That would be great. Thanks!

B. WORDS & PHRASES

1. skiing [tkh`aV] (n.)[C] 滑雪(運動)
2. in fact (phr.) 事實上
3. equipment [athradmQnf] (n.)[U] 配備，裝備
4. tip [fad] (n.)[C] 訣竅

C. LANGUAGE FOCUS

I like + N/Ving
《Examples》
1. I like the way you dress up.
2. I like going to the movies.

D. EXERCISES
A: ________ your dress.
B: Really? I bought it just yesterday.

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39 I hate the outdoors

A. CONVERSATION

W: Come on Richard, you can’t stay in the hotel room for the entire trip!
M: No, I think that is exactly what I’m going to do. Stay right here.
W: It is such a waste of time to lock yourself up in the hotel room when there is so much
out there to be explored and experienced!
M: Maggie, you know me, I hate the outdoors. The hotel room is the only place I can be
comfortable in.
W: Fine, suit yourself, I’m going out.

B. WORDS & PHRASES

1. exactly [avtl@hfpa] (adv.) 確切地，精確地；完全地
2. lock up (phr.) 鎖上
3. explore [ahtkdpcq] (v.) 探測；探勘；在...探險
4. experience [ahtkdaqaQnk] (v.) 經驗，體驗
5. outdoors [tANftgcql] (n.) 戶外，野外
6. suit yourself (phr.) 隨自己的意願行事

C. LANGUAGE FOCUS

I hate + N
《Examples》
1. I hate it when you yell at me.
2. I hate bread and butter.

D. EXERCISES
A: _____ your stupid brother.
B: You only met him twice. I imagine how much I hate him.

《Answer Key》:I hate

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40 Would you please help me ?

A. CONVERSATION

W: Excuse me, would you please help me?

M: What’s wrong?
W: I’m not a Spanish speaker and the store clerk can’t speak English.
M: I see, I can help you with that.
W: Thanks, I just needed to tell him that I wanted to buy his vase at a lower price.
M: Okay, I’ll let him know.

B. WORDS & PHRASES

1. Spanish [tkd@naX] (n.) 西班牙語 (adj.) 西班牙的；西班牙人的
2. clerk [hpPh] (n.)[C] 辦事員，職員
3. vase [jTk] (n.)[C] 花瓶；(裝飾用的)瓶
4. lower [tpcR] (adj.) 比較低，較低的
5. price [dqAak] (n.) 價格，價錢

C. LANGUAGE FOCUS

Would you please + V

《Examples》
1. Would you please pick that up?
2. Would you please shut up? I’m trying to concentrate.

D. EXERCISES
A: __________ calm down. Everything is in control.
B: I won’t calm down until you find my daughter!

《Answer Key》: Would you please

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