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Oral Aticle 1
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Road trip stay
Daren: Hey Paolo, I'm going on a roadtrip next week, can you think of any interesting types of places for me to stay overnight.
Paolo: Well I often end up driving quite late on roadtrips and that often results in me sleeping with my feet on the dashboard of my car!
Daren: Well let's assume that I won't be driving that long...
Paolo: Well you could always take your tent and just camp, or you could take a hammock and tie it to two trees and sleep in that. I think here are quite a few motels and bed and breakfasts you may be able to stay at.
Daren: I suppose, it's summer time and pretty warm outside - camping may be fun!
Paolo: Better watch out for those mosquitos, you wouldn't want to be scratching youself all day in the car.

Problem of ComputerKen: Paolo, you have to help me! something is wrong with my computer.
Paolo: What's the problem?
Ken: The screen is black. I keep moving the mouse and typing on the keyboard, but nothing happens.
Paolo: Did you try to restart it?
Ken: Yes, but still nothing happens.
Paolo: Hmm... Can you check to make sure all the cables and wires are plugged in?
Ken: Well it's kind of hard to see in here because the room is dark.
Paolo: Can you turn on the light?
Ken: No, the electricity is out because of a storm outside. I can't turn on any lights.
Paolo: ken! Are you crazy? You can't use a computer without electricity!

Big family
Jun: Hi Ken! You'll never believe who I met yesterday!
Ken: Hmm, someone famous?
Jun: Not exactly... I met my cousin who lives in Italy!
Ken: You only met your cousin yesterday?! I only have one cousin and we have been best friends for as long as I can remember.
Jun: Well, I have a very big family. My cousins live all over the world!
Ken: It must be really fun to have a big family?!
Jun: It is! Next year I am hoping meet my brother...
Ken: What?!
Jun: Just kidding!

Anniversary
Daren: It's my first anniversary with my girlfriend. What should we do to celebrate?
Helli: Take her somewhere romantic like Paris or Venice.
Daren: Good idea. Where should we stay?
Helli: In a five star hotel. Fly first class too. It's a special day.
Daren: That sounds expensive. Could I take her camping instead?
Helli: Well that depends on if you want to see your second anniversary.

Road trip
Daren: Hey Jun, were you able to get time off for the road trip?
Jun: Yeah, I also went by AAA to pick up some Trip Tiks.
Daren: What are Trip Tiks?
Jun: Oh, if you have a membership whit AAA they give them to you for free to help you plan for your trip. Since we're driving from New York to Florida, our Trip Tik gives us the best route to take, step by step.
Daren: Oh, we don't need that! I have already figured out the route. don't worry Jun; you are in very good hands! There is no way we'll get lost... I just have to find my car keys!


kitesky 发表于:2007.04.09 17:40 ::分类: ( English Time ) ::阅读:(164次) :: Permanent link :: 引用 (0)
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850个单词突破口语大关
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英语虽然是世界上影响最大的国际性语言之一,但它在拼写法方面的许多缺陷以及大量的惯用法,却使得不以英语为母语的许多民族望而却步。这导致产生了旨在简化英语的若干改革方案,其中之一是英国哲学家、语言学家 C. K. OGDEN 及其合作者于20世纪30年代设计的BASIC ENGLISH. BASIC来自BRITISH,AMERICAN,SCIENTIFIC,INTERNATIONAL和COMMERCIAL五个单词,意既“英美科学、国际和商务语言”。
BASIC ENGLISH实际上是一种简化的英语。它由经过统计分析后精心挑选的850个最常用的单词构成,其中包括10多个用途广泛的动词。在拼写、读音和语法方面仍然沿用原有习惯。事实上,这850个单词占了现行任何一篇大众性文章出现频率的78%以上,在口语中则高达85%以上。
第二次世界大战时期,BASIC ENGLISH曾经时兴了一阵子,得到丘吉尔和英国政府的支持,一度还有被选为国际语的趋势。这一方案也得到了美国哈佛大学I. A. RECHARLES等教授们的大力支持和帮助。不少热情的支持者,包括文学家、语言学家、大学教授,他们仅就使用这850个单词,创作出一批优秀的文学作品。他们希望全世界明白,使用BASIC ENLGISH完全可以写出很漂亮的文章,表达很深刻的思想。
大量的实践表明,如果我们能把这850个单词每一个都记得象自己的名字一样熟练,WE MAY MAKE GROUND-BREAKING PROGRESS IN OUR SPOKEN ENGLISH. 一些欧洲人用几个月的时间掌握一门外语,其秘诀多在于此。有兴趣的朋友可以试试,任意找一篇文章,或找一段口语会话材料,数一数这850个单词在文章中的比例。更可以试试,用三个月到半年的时间,争取把这850个单词记得滚瓜烂熟,看口语是否有明显提高。
这850个单词的清单付在本文后面。笔者个人认为,就中国的工程技术人员,熟练掌握了这850个单词,外加不超过150个专业词汇,仅用1000个单词完全可以突破口语关。到时候不仅可以与外国专家面对面进行很好的口语交流,开会用英语发言也不会有什么问题。
跨文化交际学认为,不同语言文化的人在交流中,母语者在自然交谈的情况下一般不会意识到、更不会在乎外语者语言中的语音、词汇和语法上的问题(倒是那些两个语言和文化都比较熟悉的人对此会十分敏感,他们很容易看到人家的错误,并会顿生自豪感),而是更注意语言的内容(你别问人家老婆三围多少,否则人家重则要跟你干仗,轻则最少要说It’s none of your business; 法国人则会文绉绉来一句Ce ne sont pas vos oignonts, 汉语的意思是“这不是你的洋葱!”呵呵,法国女孩一般都很苗条,的确很少有象洋葱的,但做了人家老婆就很难说了 )。
回过头来。我们说“我有一个朋友今天来看我”,你逐词直译成英文:I HAVE A FRIEND TODAY COME SEE ME,在与英、美朋友口头自然交流的时候,他们很难意识到你说了病句,很容易接受了你这句话,并且会夸你英文好得很。只要大胆开口,我即使说 “I ILL, NOT WORK TODAY, HOSPITAL ME NOW”,人家也会明白。谁若不明白,那绝对是他的问题。
难怪语言学家说,English is one of the easiest languages to speak badly, but the most difficult to use well.
Badly有什么关系,外语的第一任务是传达信息,交流思想。你老外若能把汉语说到我们中国人说英语的水平,我服死了你。

P.S.,前面提到“三围”,英文是 VITAL STATISTICS,也就是“生死攸关的重要统计数据”,女孩子可要注意了!

下面是 C. K. OGDEN的850个单词的清单

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kitesky 发表于:2007.03.21 17:11 ::分类: ( English Time ) ::阅读:(478次) :: Permanent link :: 引用 (0)
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美国之音1500基础听力词汇(part 4)
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part 4: U~Z

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kitesky 发表于:2007.03.21 16:42 ::分类: ( English Time ) ::阅读:(239次) :: Permanent link :: 引用 (0)
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美国之音1500基础听力词汇(part 3)
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part 1: N~T

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kitesky 发表于:2007.03.21 16:42 ::分类: ( English Time ) ::阅读:(172次) :: Permanent link :: 引用 (0)
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美国之音1500基础听力词汇(part 2)
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part 2: H~M

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kitesky 发表于:2007.03.21 16:42 ::分类: ( English Time ) ::阅读:(152次) :: Permanent link :: 引用 (0)
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美国之音1500基础听力词汇(part 1)
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part 1: A~G

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kitesky 发表于:2007.03.21 16:42 ::分类: ( English Time ) ::阅读:(186次) :: Permanent link :: 引用 (0)
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英语绕口令大全 练习你的口语
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英语绕口令 对于多数中国人来说,学习英语遇到的第一个发音问题是感觉断句不到位,即便背的很熟的一段话,让人听着也觉得有点“结巴”,那么有什么办法可以解决这个问题呢?当然有,那就是绕口令(Tongue Twister)。学说英语绕口令,无论从练习口齿的伶俐性还是了解英语语言的特点来说,都是一个极好的素材 ,它就象打乒乓球的正手扣杀一样,是非常重要且正规的基础训练,背上几十个,你会受益非浅。请按字母顺序选择并反复模仿练习: 查看全文
kitesky 发表于:2007.03.21 15:55 ::分类: ( English Time ) ::阅读:(226次) :: Permanent link :: 引用 (0)
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口语:英语单词发音规则
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英语单词发音规则 查看全文
kitesky 发表于:2007.02.23 16:04 ::分类: ( English Time ) ::阅读:(749次) :: Permanent link :: 引用 (0)
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怎样巧记不规则动词
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转自:昆明理工大学大学外语部

http://fce.kmust.edu.cn/view.aspx?id=66eaa340-a467-485f-84c5-adaa9e7291f8

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kitesky 发表于:2007.01.05 17:58 ::分类: ( English Time ) ::阅读:(238次) :: Permanent link :: 引用 (0)
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60个英文阅读网站推荐
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具体请见详细内容。 查看全文
kitesky 发表于:2006.12.06 11:10 ::分类: ( English Time ) ::阅读:(193次) :: Permanent link :: 引用 (0)
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熟读英语999句
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熟读英语999句,不会说话也会说。 查看全文
kitesky 发表于:2006.09.23 11:19 ::分类: ( English Time ) ::阅读:(771次) :: Permanent link :: 引用 (0)
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英语姓名小常识及英文名起名技巧
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英语姓名的一般结构为:教名+自取名+姓。如 William Jafferson Clinton。但在很多场合中间名往往略去不写,如 George Bush,而且许多人更喜欢用昵称取代正式教名,如 Bill Clinton。上述教名和中间名又称个人名。现将英语民族的个人名、昵称和姓氏介绍如下。 查看全文
kitesky 发表于:2006.01.07 09:13 ::分类: ( English Time ) ::阅读:(625次) :: Permanent link :: 引用 (0)
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简单实用外企office常用英语
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kitesky 发表于:2005.09.24 16:57 ::分类: ( English Time ) ::阅读:(447次) :: Permanent link :: 引用 (0)
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外企office电话英语
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kitesky 发表于:2005.09.24 16:55 ::分类: ( English Time ) ::阅读:(358次) :: Permanent link :: 引用 (0)
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英语吵架百句
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很实用。。。 查看全文
kitesky 发表于:2005.09.24 16:49 ::分类: ( English Time ) ::阅读:(315次) :: Permanent link :: 引用 (0)
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常用英语口语绝佳句型100句
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详情请见。。。 查看全文
kitesky 发表于:2005.09.24 16:15 ::分类: ( English Time ) ::阅读:(304次) :: Permanent link :: 引用 (0)
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深入浅出的英语口语400句
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“我明白了”、“我不干了”、“你是哪位”都怎么说呢?看看你都掌握了多少  查看全文
kitesky 发表于:2005.09.24 15:10 ::分类: ( English Time ) ::阅读:(324次) :: Permanent link :: 引用 (0)
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网络学习英文的资源站点搜集
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毫无疑问计算机网络——因特网是外语学习的有用工具,通过环球网和电子邮件我们能获得大量英语学习和教学的新信息和许多网上交流机会,为了帮助大家通过因特网学习英语,特从网上收集了其中的一部分英语学习和教学资源,希望它们对大家学习有所帮助。  查看全文
kitesky 发表于:2005.09.21 13:19 ::分类: ( English Time ) ::阅读:(561次) :: Permanent link :: 引用 (0)