Mount Fuji, Japan 日本富士山
Taj Mahal, India 印度泰姬陵
Angkor Wat, Cambodia 柬埔寨吴哥窟
Bali, Indonesia 印度尼西亚巴厘岛
Borobudur, Indonesia 印度尼西亚波罗浮屠
Sentosa, Singapore 新加坡圣淘沙
Babylon, Iraq 伊拉克巴比伦遗迹

Africa 非洲

Suez Canal, Egypt 埃及苏伊士运河
Aswan High Dam, Egypt 埃及阿斯旺水坝
Pyramids, Egypt 埃及金字塔
The Nile, Egypt 埃及尼罗河
Nairobi National Park, Kenya 肯尼亚内罗毕国家公园
Cape of Good Hope, South Africa 南非好望角
Sahara Desert 撒哈拉大沙漠

Oceania 大洋洲

Great Barrier Reef, Australia 澳大利亚大堡礁
Sydney Opera House, Australia 澳大利亚悉尼歌剧院
Ayers Rock, Australia 澳大利亚艾尔斯巨石
Mount Cook, New Zealand 新西兰库克山

Europe 欧洲

Mosque of St, Sophia in Istanbul (Constantinople), Turkey 土耳其圣索非亚教堂
Notre Dame de Paris, France 法国巴黎圣母院
Effiel Tower, France 法国艾菲尔铁塔
Triumph Arch, France 法国凯旋门
Elysee Palace, France 法国爱丽舍宫
Louvre, France 法国卢浮宫
Kolner Dom, Koln, Germany 德国科隆大教堂
Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy 意大利比萨斜塔
Colosseum in Rome, Italy 意大利古罗马圆形剧场
Parthenon, Greece 希腊巴台农神庙
Red Square in Moscow, Russia 俄罗斯莫斯科红场
Big Ben in London, England 英国伦敦大本钟
Buckingham Palace, England 英国白金汉宫
Hyde Park, England 英国海德公园
London Tower Bridge, England 英国伦敦塔桥
Westminster Abbey, England 英国威斯敏斯特大教堂
The Mediterranean 地中海

America 美洲

Niagara Falls, USA 美国尼亚加拉大瀑布
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA 美国夏威夷檀香山
Panama Canal 巴拿马运河
Yellowstone National Park, USA 美国黄石国家公园
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, USA 美国纽约大都会艺术博物馆
Statue of Liberty, New York City, USA 美国纽约自由女神像
Times Square, New York City, USA 美国纽约时代广场
The White House, Washington DC., USA 美国华盛顿白宫
World Trade Center, New York City, USA 美国纽约世界贸易中心
Central Park, New York City, USA 美国纽约中央公园
Hollywood, California, USA 美国加利佛尼亚好莱坞
Disneyland, California, USA 加利佛尼亚迪斯尼乐园
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 美国内华达拉斯威加斯

WTO Words

关贸总协定，世界贸易组织的前身 GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade)

世界贸易组织 WTO (World Trade Organization)

乌拉圭回合 Uruguay Round

最惠国待遇（现通常称"正常贸易关系"）MFN（most-favored-nation) treatment

争端解决机构 dispute settlement body

《关于争端解决规则与程序的谅解》 DSU (Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes)

《北美自由贸易协定》 NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)

东盟自由贸易区 ASEAN Free Trade Area

东部和南部非洲共同市场 COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa)

反倾销措施 anti-dumping measures against…

非配额产品 quota-free products

非生产性投资 investment in non-productive projects

风险管理/评估 risk management/ assessment

国际收支 balance of international payments/ balance of payment

实行国民待遇 grant the national treatment to

瓶颈制约 "bottleneck" restrictions

非洲、加勒比和太平洋国家集团（洛美协定） ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific Group)

（补贴协议）可诉补贴 actionable subsidy

上诉机构 appeal body

基础税率 base tariff level

国际收支条款 BOP(Balance-of-payments) Provisions

既定日程 built-in agenda

约束水平 bound level

(欧盟）共同农业政策 Common Agriculture Policy

规避 circumvention

反补贴税 countervailing duty

交叉报复 cross retaliation

海关完税价值 customs value

环保型技术 EST(Environmentally-sound technology)

出口实绩 export performance

出口补贴 export subsidy

粮食安全 food security

免费搭车者(享受其他国家最惠国待遇而不进行相应减让的国家) free-rider

政府采购government procurement

灰色区域措施 grey area measures

WTO最不发达国家高级别会议 HLM (WTO High-level Meeting for LDCs)

协调制度（商品名称及编码协调制度） HS (Harmonized Commodity and Coding System)

进口许可 import licensing

进口渗透 import penetration

最初谈判权(初谈权) INRs (Initial Negotiating Rights)

知识产权 IPRs (Intellectual property rights)

最不发达国家 LDCs (Least-developed countries)

当地含量 local content

市场准入 market access

专门的营销机构 market boards

(服务贸易)自然人 natural person

国民待遇 national treatment

(利益的)丧失和减损 nullification and impairment

(争端解决)专家组 panel

(《农业协议》中关于反补贴的)和平条款 peace clause

诸边协议 plurilateral agreement

(服务贸易)自然人流动 presence of natural person

生产补贴 production subsidy

消费膨胀 inflated consumption　

慢性萧条 chronic depression　

进口环节税 import linkage tax

北美自由贸易区 NAFTA (North American Free Trade Area)

全球配额 global quota

祖父条款 grandfather clause

贸易和投资自由化和便利化 TILF (Trade and Investment Liberalization and Facilitation)

国际清算 international settlement

横向兼并 horizontal merger

垂直兼并 vertical merger

垃圾融资 junk financing

申报制度 reporting system; income declaration system

市场准人的行政管理措施 AAMA (Administrative Aspects of Market Access)

与大家一起相聚的日子真的很美妙，不知不觉中我们已经提高很多。节目到了这期，是最后一期，暂告一个段落。楚路在这里非常感谢大家的支持，亲爱的沪友们，真诚的希望生活中每天都能够在这个温暖的大家庭里快乐的学习、快乐的成长。，

说真的，楚路有点舍不得。

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Key Vocabulary

fix someone up
to arrange or set up a date between two people
double
in this situation, it means 'go on a date with another couple.' In other words, two couples go out together on a date.
outgoing
very sociable; having an interest in meeting new people; friendly; likes to be with people.
bright
intelligent; smart; quick at learning.
moody
feelings and emotions change very easily.
self-centered
only thinking of oneself; selfish.
great figure
an attractive shaped body.
complexion
nice skin color and appearance; natural skin color.

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What is she like

1. What does Bill have planned for the weekend?
A. He is going skiing.
B. He plans on studying.
C. He is going ice skating.

2. What does Bill suggest to Tom?
A. going on a double date together
B. going to the chemistry lab with Cindy
C. preparing for a test

3. Who is Kristi?
A. Bill's cousin
B. Tom's friend
C. Cindy's sister

4. What is Kristi like?
A. She is a considerate person.
B. She is sociable.
C. She is very fashionable.

5. What is one thing NOT true about Kristi?
A. She has long wavy blond hair.
B. She is fairly short.
C. She is a good figure.

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Tom: Hey Bill. Do you have any plans for this weekend?

Bill: Yeah Tom. Cindy and I are going ice skating on Saturday.

Tom: Oh

Bill: Why do you ask?

Tom: Well, I thought you might want to come over and study for next week's chemistry test.

Bill: Study?! No way. Hey, what if I try to fix you up with Cindy's sister, Kristi. We could double. She's really outgoing, bright, and funny too.

Tom: Hey, I still remember the girl you fixed me up with last time. She was very moody and self-centered. She couldn't stop talking about how great she was. I'm not sure if I can trust you, "Mr. Match-maker."

Bill: Oh come on. So I made a mistake last time. Cindy's sister is really different.

Tom: Well, what does she look like?

Bill: Ah. Looks aren't important. She has a wonderful personality.

Tom: Right.

Bill: Okay. She has long wavy blond hair and blue eyes. She's medium height, just a little shorter than you are.

Tom: Go on.

Bill: She has a great figure, a nice complexion, and she has a sexy voice. Oh, and she has a tatoo of an eagle on her arm.

Tom: A what?

Bill: No just kidding. By the way, she was runner-up in the Miss California Beauty Pageant two years ago. And well, you're probably not interested.

Tom: No wait.

Bill: Ah, just forget I ever mentioned it.

Tom: No, I'm interested.

本期总结贴
*总结贴*【日常英语听力训练(高级篇)】二十八－－－What is she like

上期节目
【日常英语听力训练(高级篇)】二十七－－－Trivia Game Show

欢迎大家再次来到【日常英语听力训练（高级篇）】，与楚路隔天一聚，上期的节目感觉怎么样呢？是不是有点难度？ 不要担心，只要坚持下去，每次进步一点点，相信喜欢挑战的你们一定会有大的提高～～～

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Key Vocabulary

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Trivia Game Show

1. What is the grand prize of the game show?
A. money and a new car
B. a trip and encyclopedias
C. cash and a trip
D. a boat and jewelery

2. How many muscles does a cat have in each ear?
A. 22
B. 32
C. 42
D. 52

3. What is unique about a shark according to the game show?
A. It can blink with both eyes.
B. It can swim upside down while sleeping.
C. It can eat fish five times its size.
D. It can dive to enormous depths.

4. What creature has the largest eyes in the world?
A. an elephant
B. a giant squid
C. a whale
D. an emu

5. How many verses does the national anthem of Greece have?
A. 134
B. 148
C. 158
D. 185

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Game Show Host: Thank you, Thank you and welcome to everyone's favorite game show, Unbelievable Trivia. Today's contestant, Julie Jones, has just entered our bonus round and is trying to win our grand prize, $30,000 in cash and an all-expense paid, six-day vacation to China.

Okay, Julie. In order to win the grand prize, you must answer all four of the bonus questions correctly. All of the questions are true or false. If false, you must make the statement true by giving the correct information. If not, you go home with our consolation prize: a fine set of encyclopedias on home repairs. [Oh]

Remember. When the buzzer goes off, you must give your answer. Are you ready?

Julie: I'm ready.

Host: The first question: A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.

Julie:Uh. True.

Host: You are correct! Question number two: A tuna is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.

Julie: True, I mean, I mean, I mean false. A SHARK is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.

Host: Correct. Only two more questions. Number three: An elephant has the largest eyes in the world.

Julie: I know that one. False. The giant squid has the largest eyes.

Host: Super. This is the last question Julie. The national anthem of Greece has 134 verses.

Julie: False. The national anthem of Greece has 158 verses.

Host: You are right!

Julie: Did I win?

Host: Yes, Julie, pack your bags and we'll pack your wallet. [Alright!] You're off to China. Well that's all for today's show. See you next time

Julie: Thank you, Thank you.

本期总结贴
*总结贴*【日常英语听力训练(高级篇)】二十七－－－Trivia Game Show

上期节目
【日常英语听力训练(高级篇)】二十六－－－The Ideal Woman

欢迎大家再次来到【日常英语听力训练（高级篇）】，与楚路隔天一聚，上期的节目感觉怎么样呢？是不是有点难度？ 不要担心，只要坚持下去，每次进步一点点，相信喜欢挑战的你们一定会有大的提高～～～

*训练日常听力 学好地道英语*

Key Vocabulary
holding the wall up (verb): standing and leaning against a wall (informal, slang)
- Are going to hold that wall up all night, or are you going to help us move this furniture?

babe (noun): woman (informal, slang)
- Who was that babe I saw you with last night?

pickup line (noun): something said, often by men, to attract women
- He tried every pickup line he knew, but he didn't succeed in finding a date.

mug(noun): a cup often used for hot drinks like coffee or cold beer
- Please fill my mug with some of that hot chocolate. It smells good.

stick with(verb): remain with someone or something, continue to do
- Stick with me, and you won't get lost.
- You need to stick with your studies to get good grades.

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The Ideal Woman

1. What was Rocky doing at the beginning of the conversation?
A. eating and drinking
B. dancing to the music
C. standing around at the party
D. talking with his girlfriend, Babe

2. Rocky likes women who:
A. serve him hand and foot.
B. stimulate his intellect.
C. pursue their own careers.
D. enjoy reading novels.

3. In addition to eating, Rocky feels his household chores include:
A. fixing the appliances like the TV and throwing out the trash.
B. washing the car and collecting the trash.
C. watching television and taking out the garbage.
D. fixing things around the house.

4. Rocky acknowledges that his views on women:
A. were shaped by his own family life.
B. are quite progressive for the times.
C. reflect the views of earlier generations.
D. are in line with the prevailing views.

5. From the conversation, what is the most likely scenario of events for the rest of the evening for Rocky?
A. He returns home alone and spends the night with his dog.
B. He remains at the party to try to make new friends.
C. He decides to visit his friend, Rusty, and they have TV dinners.
D. He meets a woman who shares his mutal interest in archeology.

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Ed: Hey Rocky! You've been holding this wall up all night. Get out and dance with someone like that babe over there.

Rocky: No way! She's more the intellectual type. My pickup line just won't work. I like them more like sponges, soaking up every line I dish out.

Ed: Oh come on man! What kind of woman do you like?

Rocky: I want a woman that fulfills my every need, and that babe is not the right type.

Ed: Hey. Where have you been? Times are changing, and you're never going to find a woman that will shine your shoes and fill your beer mug all the time. Wake up.

Rocky: Oh really? I met a lot of woman like that, just not at this party. [Oh.] I prefer woman that stay home, cook, clean, and watch the kids.

Ed: Okay, but where do you fit into this wonder plan? I mean what are your household responsibilities once you get home from work?

Rocky: Hmm. Eat, watch TV, and throw out the trash.

Ed: Wait, wait, wait. I can't believe I'm hearing this. You're never going to get married. I recently read a news report that said that 40 percent of women don't think their husbands do their share around the house, and you seem to fit into that mold.

Rocky: That's interesting, but that doesn't change my point of view. I guess I'll have to settle for TV dinners and my dog, Rusty.

Ed: I think so. Well, hey, I could use a little intellectual pickup at this point. I like women who are open-minded and have something interesting to say. Hey, and if I stick with you here, this is going to be a long, lonely night. Say hello to Rusty for me.

本期总结贴
*总结贴*【日常英语听力训练(高级篇)】二十六－－－The Ideal Woman

上期节目
【日常英语听力训练(高级篇)】二十五－－－Telemarketing

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Key Vocabulary
offer (verb): to provide or make available
- This hotel sometimes offers on rooms on weekdays.

subscription (noun): a payment for newspapers or magazines for a specific period of time
- I bought a subscription to the city newspaper for the rest of the year.

flamenco (noun): a style of dancing common to traditional Spanish gypsies
- I recently joined a flamenco dance club at the university.

trial (adjective): the process of testing something to find out about it
- My brother decided to accept a trial membership to local health club.

access (noun): the right to make use of something
- Only members have access to the swimming pool in the morning.

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Telemarketing

1. What product or service is the telemarketer promoting?
A. a stay at a new condominium
B. a membership to a sports club
C. a hotel in Hawaii

2. Which special feature is NOT part of this offer?
A. access to free meals and beverages
B. use of fitness rooms
C. unrestricted use to a swimming pool

3. Why does the man turn down the offer?
A. He doesn't have extra money to spend.
B. He never buys things over the phone.
C. He doesn't need the service being provided.

4. What statement is true about the "do not call" list according to the conversation?
A. It will take four to six weeks to remove the man's name from the company's phone list.
B. The man might be called by another company representative in the coming weeks.
C. The man can request that his name be added again to the company's database.

5. What is the man's name?
A. Mr. Phillips
B. Mr. Jones
C. Mr. Williams

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Man: Hello.

Telemarketer: Good evening, Sir. Is this Mr. Charles Philips?

Man: Yes, it is.

Telemarketer: Well, Mr. Phillips. This evening, I'm calling to offer you a special discount on . . .

Man: Ah, no, let me guess. You want to offer me a subscription to the newspaper or a great deal on airfare to Hawaii, right? [Well, . . .]. Or, you want to offer me an unbelievable bargain on flamenco dance lessons.

Telemarketer: No, no, actually . . . Mr. Jones. [Huh?] Oh, sorry. That was the last guy. [Ah, great.] Uh, we want to offer you a free trial membership to our sports club downtown at the introductory price of $39.95 . . .

Man: Thirty-nine ninety-five?!? I thought you said free! Uh, listen. I'm not interested.

Telemarketer: Well, it includes unlimited access to all our facilities, including the gym, weight room, racketball courts, and swimming pool.

Man: Again, I'm not interested. I have my own fitness program I do around the house anyway.

Telemarketer: Well, this is a once-in-a-lifetime deal.

Man: Nah. Like I said, I'll pass this time. And please put me on your "don't call" list.

Telemarketer: Okay. It'll take between four and six months before your name will be removed from our database. [Months?!?] You might be called by another representative during that time.

Man: Ah, man. Ah, great.

Telemarketer: Have a nice evening, Mr. Williams.

Man: Ah, man.

本期总结贴
*总结贴*【日常英语听力训练(高级篇)】二十五－－－Telemarketing

上期节目
【日常英语听力训练(高级篇)】二十四－－－Taxi Ride

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Key Vocabulary
pull over (verb): to stop a vehicle to the side of the road
- We pulled over so we could rest and enjoy the scenic view.

down to an art (verb): to learn something very well
- My brother has skiing down to an art.

cruise (verb): to drive at a moderate speed, often leisurely or aimlessly
- The football players cruised around the city after the big game.

do you have the time (verb): "Do you know what time it is?"
- Excuse me. Do you happen to have the time?

skyscrapers (noun): very tall city buildings
- The city has decided to build a new skyscraper in the downtown area.

offer (verb): to provide or furnish
- This travel agency is offering discount travel tickets to students until the end of the week.

reasonable (adjective): fair, not excessive or severe
- The prices at that department store are very reasonable.

fantastic (adjective): super, wonderful, unbelievably great
- The musical last night was fantastic.

decor (noun): the indoor furnishings of a building or home
- The hotel's decor was designed by a local decorator.

authentic (adjective): real, not counterfeited
- The teacher create a very authentic classroom atmosphere for her students.

portions(noun): an individual amount of food
- The portions were so large that we couldn't finish the meal.

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Taxi Ride

1. What is the current time in the conversation?
A. 3:40 PM
B. 4:15 PM
C. 4:30 PM
D. 4:45 PM

2. How does the driver figure out that the passenger is a first-time visitor to the city?
A. The passenger catches a taxi for a short one-mile trip.
B. The passenger does not understand the rules for tipping drivers.
C. The driver finds the passenger lost on the street before picking him up.
D. The driver notices the passenger gazing upward at the tall buildings.

3. What sort of restaurant is the man looking for?
A. one that is relatively inexpensive
B. one that is not very crowded
C. one that offers large servings
D. one that is situated close to his hotel

4. What is one item the driver did NOT mention about the restaurant?
A. the price
B. the service
C. the interior design
D. the serving size

5. The driver suggests that the passenger go ______ to the restaurant.
A. by taxi
B. by bus
C. by subway
D. on foot

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Passenger: Hey Taxi! Ah great. Thanks for pulling over.

Driver: Where to?

Passenger: Well, I'm going to the National Museum of Art, and . . . .

Driver: Sure. Hop in. No problem. Hang on!

Passenger: Uh. Excuse me. How long does it take to get there?

Driver: Well, that all depends on the traffic, but it shouldn't take more than twenty minutes for the average driver. [Oh]. And I'm not average. I have driving down to an art, so we should be able to cruise through traffic and get there in less than twelve minutes.

Passenger: Okay. Uh, sorry for asking [Yeah?], but do you have any idea how much the fare will be?

Driver: Oh, it shouldn't be more than 18 dollars . . . not including a . . . uh-hum . . . a tip of course.

Passenger: Oh, and by the way, do you know what time the museum closes?

Driver: Well, I would guess around 6:00 O'clock.

Passenger: Uh, do you have the time?

Driver: Yeah. It's half past four. [Thanks] Uh, this IS your first time to the city, right?

Passenger: Yeah. How did you know?

Driver: Well, you can tell tourists from a mile away in this city because they walk down the street looking straight up at the skyscrapers.

Passenger: Was it that obvious?

Driver: Well . . .

Passenger: Oh, before I forget, can you recommend any good restaurants downtown that offer meals at a reasonable price?

Driver: Umm . . . Well, the Mexican restaurant, La Fajita, is fantastic. [Oh] It's not as inexpensive as other places I know, but the decor is very authentic, [Okay] and the portions are larger than most places I've been to.

Passenger: Sounds great! How do I get there from the museum?

Driver: Well, you can catch the subway right outside the museum. There are buses that run that way, but you would have to transfer a couple of times. And there are taxis too, but they don't run by the museum that often.

Passenger: Okay. Thanks.

本期总结贴
*总结贴*【日常英语听力训练(高级篇)】二十四－－－Taxi Ride

上期节目
【日常英语听力训练(高级篇)】二十三－－－Street Market

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Key Vocabulary
steal (noun): a great bargain
- For only $10, that radio is a steal.

buck (noun): one dollar (informal)
- Hey. Can you loan me a few bucks until the end of the week?

throw in (verb): add or include
- I'll buy the ring if you throw in the necklace too.

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Street Market

1. Why did the man not buy the ring for sale?
A. He doesn't think it is very special.
B. Someone else bought it before him.
C. He has no need for a ring.
D. The ring is too small.

2. What is the problem with the CD player?
A. The buttons are scratched.
B. The CD casing is chipped.
C. The handle is damaged.
D. The display is loose.

3. The man is not interested in the leather jacket because:
A. it is stained.
B. he already has one.
C. its too expensive.
D. the seams are coming undone.

4. What is the customer's initial counter offer for the records?
A. $25
B. $28
C. $30
D. $35

5. From the conversation, what does the customer probably purchase from the merchant in the end?
A. only records
B. only a vase
C. some records and a vase
D. nothing

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Merchant: Well hi there. What are you looking for today?

Customer: Uh, I'm just looking.

Merchant: Well, how about a ring for someone special?

Customer: There IS no one special.

Merchant: Well, take a look at this CD player. A great bargain today only.

Customer: Nah. I already have one, plus the handle is cracked.

Merchant: Okay. Well what about this genuine leather jacket? It would look great on you.

Customer: Hum. Let me take a look at it.

Merchant: Sure.

Customer: Umm. There are stains on the sleeves. I'll pass.

Merchant: Well okay. Well, wouldn't you like to walk home with some of these great records? Some of the best hits from the 1960's.

Customer: Yeah, let's see. [Yeah] Now here's something I'd . . . Ah, these records are scratched.

Merchant: [Laughter] Just in a couple places. Listen. I'll sell you these ten records for fifty dollars. A steal!

Customer: Whoa! They're way too expensive. I'll give you twenty-five bucks for them.

Merchant: Ah, come on. I can't charge you less than thirty dollars and break even.

Customer: Well, that guy over there is selling similar records for a much better price [Ah!], so thanks anyway.

Merchant: Wait, wait, wait, wait. You drive a hard bargain. Twenty-eight dollars, and that's my final offer.

Customer: Huh . . . I'll think about it.

Merchant: Wait, wait, wait, wait. Listen. I'll even throw in this vase.

Customer: Now what am I going to do with a vase?

Merchant: Well, you can give it to that someone special when you find her. . . and this ring would look great with it.

Customer: Oh, I'll stick with the records.

本期总结贴
*总结贴*【日常英语听力训练(高级篇)】二十三－－－Street Market

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【日常英语听力训练(高级篇)】二十二－－－Store Returns

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Key Vocabulary
refund (noun, also verb): return money to a payer, pay back)
- I asked for a refund because the radio didn't work properly.

shrink (verb): decrease in size)
- That sweater will shrink if you put it in the dryer.

stiching (noun): fastened or joined by sewing
- I decided to return the pants because the stiching was poorly done.

merchandise (noun): products
- That store deals in used merchandise, so you might find some good bargains.

fine print (noun): small writing
- This book often fine print the importance of keeping your pet's cage clean to maintain a healthy living environment.

ridiculous (adjective): silly, stupid, or unreasonable
- You paid $100 for that shirt? That's ridiculous. You could buy the same thing for $5 down the street on the corner.

rip off (adjective, also verb): the act of stealing
- That vendor ripped you off. That watch isn't real gold at all!

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Store Returns
1. What is the man trying to return to the store?
A. a dress shirt
B. a sweatshirt
C. a sweater

2. What is one reason why the man wants to return the item?
A. It is the wrong size.
B. The fabric is coming apart.
C. It is stained.

3. What does the store clerk NOT offer to do for the man?
A. return his money
B. exchange the item
C. give him store credit

4. What reason is NOT mentioned why the sales clerk can't help the customer with his request?
A. The customer didn't follow the instructions for using the item.
B. The item was on clearance.
C. The man no longer has the store receipt.

5. How does the conversation end?
A. The store clerk eventually gives the customer a refund.
B. The customer is able to exchange the item.
C. The customer leaves the store without the item.

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Customer: Yes, I'd like to return this sweater for a refund. I bought a week ago.

Store Clerk: Well, first of all, what seems to be the problem?

Customer: Well, isn't it obvious by just looking at it? The first time I washed and dried it, the thing shrank at least five sizes. It wouldn't even fit an emaciated snake.

Store Clerk: Uh, I see what you mean, but did you follow the washing instructions? I think it says here . . . yeah . . . right here on the label to hand wash it and then to dry it on low heat.

Customer: How was I supposed to know that? The label is written in Chinese! And something else: The stitching is coming undone and the color faded from a nice dark blue to a seaweed green. What kind of merchandise are you trying to sell here anyway?

Store Clerk: Listen, sir. We take a lot of pride in our clothing. What I can do is allow you to exchange the sweater for another one.

Customer: I don't want to exchange it for anything! I just want my money back!

Store Clerk: Well, I can give you credit on your next purchase, and since the item you purchased was on clearance [No wonder!], we can't give you a refund.

Customer: A clearance item! There wasn't anything on the price tag or on the clothing rack that said anything about that.

Store Clerk: I guess you didn't read the fine print in our ad. (. . . probably can't read anyway . . .) Look. Here's the ad, and the information about the clearance sale is right here at the bottom on the back page.

Customer: Where? [Here] There? What? That small print. You'd need an electronic microscope to see those words. I want to talk to the manager.

Store Clerk: Uh, he's not here at the moment.

Customer: Look. This is ridiculous.

Store Clerk: And anyway, you can only return items with a receipt within six days, and unfortunately, that was yesterday in your case.

Customer: But, your store was closed yesterday because of the national holiday. [Sorry] What a rip off. Listen. I give up. Your store policies are completely unreasonable, the quality of your merchandise is shoddy at best, and your service, well, is non existent. And how do you expect people to shop here?

Store Clerk: You did . . . Ha, ha . . .

Customer: Here. Take your sweater. You should open up a pet store and sell it as a dog sweater.

本期总结贴
*总结贴*【日常英语听力训练(高级篇)】二十二－－－Store Returns

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【日常英语听力训练(高级篇)】二十一－－－School Report

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Key Vocabulary
butter up (verb): to flatter with the purpose of getting something
- It is no use trying to butter her up. She won't forget that YOU forgot to call her on her birthday last week.

blow up (verb): to get angry suddenly
- My dad blew up when he found out I failed two classes.

trip up (verb): to cause to make mistakes
- The first question on the testtripped me up, and I lost my concentration on the rest of the test.

no sweat (idiom): no problem, something that is easy to do
- I'll get a perfect score on the chemistry test. No sweat.

tooth decay (noun): the gradual process of the tooth going bad, sometimes caused by poor dental care and eating habits
- Eating too many sweets and not brushing your teeth will cause tooth decay.

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School Report
1. Based on the girl's statements, how would you describe her English teacher?
A. irritable
B. fascinating
C. considerate

2. How does she feel about her Spanish class?
A. She finds that the exams are quite confusing.
B. She says that the assignments require too much time.
C. She feels the teacher doesn't spend enough time explaining verbs.

3. How is she doing in her algebra class?
A. She is getting excellent grades.
B. She is doing average work.
C. She is failing the class.

4. Why does the girl like her history class?
A. The teacher gives easy questions on tests.
B. The teacher rewards students who can handle his questions.
C. The teacher gives candy to all of the students.

5. What does the girl have to do after she returns from the movie.
A. She has to finish her algebra homework.
B. She must read her history book.
C. She needs to practice her instrument.

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Dad: Yeah, sure, but wait. Weren't you suppose to get a report card sometime this past week?

Girl: Well, oh yeah. Can I call Sharon now?

Dad: Uh-hum. You didn't answer my question. Did you receive it or not?

Girl: I love you Dad! You're the best!

Dad: Don't try to butter me up. I can guess that your answer means that you didn't do well in some of your classes?

Girl: Well, my English teacher is soooo boring, and he blows up every time someone talks.

Dad: In other words, you're not doing so well?

Girl: Uh, a C . . . minus.

Dad: Oh. Well, how are you doing in your Spanish class? You said you liked that one.

Girl: Well, I do, but I forgot to turn in a couple of assignments, and I had problems on the last test. All those verbs tripped me up. I get them all mixed up in my head!

Dad: Okay, and what about algebra?

Girl: Ah, I'm acing that class. No sweat.

Dad: Oh!

Girl: Can I go now?

Dad: And how are you doing in history?

Girl: Oh, that's my favorite class. Mr. Jones is always passing out candy if you know the answers to his questions.

Dad: Great. Now, I have a bright daughter with tooth decay.

Girl: Ah, Dad. Can I go now?

Dad: You can go if you answer my history question. How old am I?

Girl: Uh, fifty-five?

Dad: Fifty-five! You just failed a math and history test at the same time!

Girl: Dad . . .

Dad: Well, okay, but you need to come straight home from the movie, and you need to practice your clarinet.

Girl: Oh, I forgot about that grade?

Dad: What?

Girl: Gotta run, Dad.

本期总结贴
*总结贴*【日常英语听力训练(高级篇)】二十一－－－School Report

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