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A: Mr. McKenna, do you have a second? I need to talk to you about something.B: Sure, Liv, what can I do for you?A: Well, I was just wondering. . . you see, I know I’ve used up all my vacation days this year, but my sister is getting married, and the wedding is overseas, and, well. . .B: You wanna take some time off, is that right?A: Well, sir, I was just hoping that I might be able to take some unpaid leave this year.B: What dates are you planning on taking off? I’ll need at least two months notice, so that I can plan for your absence.A: I was thinking of taking off from September first until the thirtieth. Would you be okay with that?B: Well, I guess so.A:麦凯纳先生，你有时间吗?我需要和你谈谈。B:当然可以，丽芙，我能为你做点什么?A:嗯，我只是想知道…你知道，我知道我今年所有的假期都用完了，但是我妹妹要结婚了，婚礼还在海外，而且，嗯…B:你想请假，对吗?A:是的，先生，我希望，我有没有可能，今年休一些无薪假期?B:你打算什么时候请假呢?我需要你至少提前两个月通知我，因为这样我才能计划你不在的事情。A:我想9月份请假。你觉得这样可以吗?B:嗯，那好吧。KeyVocabularyhave a second 有空vacation[veˈkeʃən, və-]days假期use up 统统用完take some time off 请假（天数）two months notice 提前两个月通知unpaid leave 无薪假期absence[ˈæbsəns] 缺席；不注意bank holiday 公共假日，法定假日SupplementaryVocabularyleave  vt.    离开;遗弃;忘了带;交托            vt.& vi.    离去;出发;舍弃        n.    准假;假期;辞别;许可maternity  [məˈtɜ:rnəti] leave 产假sick leave 病假；病假工资 annual [ˈænjuəl] leave 年度假 personal leave 事假on leave 休假；在休假中leave of absence 假期；请假；休假 french leave n. 不辞而别,悄悄离去ask for leave/time off 请假 微信公众号  【东北英语课】

Elementary ‐ Where should we eat? (B0024)A: Do you two have any plans for the evening?B: We were thinking of checking out a restaurant in the neigbourhood. Do you have any suggestions?A: I know this really nice Italian place. The food is fantastic, and the d′ecor is beautiful. I’d recommend giving it a try.C: Actually, I’m not all that crazy about Italian food; I’m in the mood for something a bit lighter.A: In that case, I know a great little bistro. They make a really tasty seafood platter; the fish is outstanding.B: It sounds fantastic, but I’m allergic to seafood, so. . .A: Okay, well, let me think. . . Oh, I know this great little place. It’s just a hole in the wall, but they do the most amazing sandwiches. You gotta give them a try.C: Ella, you took me there last time I visited, and I got food poisoning, remember?

Elementary ‐ Making an Appointment (B0023)A: Hello, Fairbrook Consulting, how may I help you?B: Yes, this is Julianne Horton, and I’m calling to arrange an appointment with Ms. McNealy.A: Certainly, what day were you thinking of?B: How’s Thursday? Does she have any time available then?A: Um. . . let me double check. . . unfortunately, she’s booked solid on Thursday, how does next Monday work for you?B: Actually, I’ve got something scheduled on Monday. Can she do Tuesday?A: Sure, Tuesday’s perfect. May I ask where you’re calling from?B: Sure, Merton Financial Advisors.A: Oh, actually, Tuesday’s no good. Sorry ’bout that.（公众号：东北英语课）

Elementary  ‐The Weekend  ‐ Christmas Chronicles II (C0022)A: Really, gentlemen, you can’t take me to jail! Don’t you know who I am? Kris Kringle, you know, Papa Noel, Pere Noel, Babbo Natale, sheng dan lao ren! B: Yeah, Yeah, we’ve heard that one before, haven’t we Joe?C: Yeah, last week we booked this guy who claimed to be the tooth fairy! Can you believe that? A: It’s Christmas Eve and I have all these Presents to deliver! Where is your Christmas spirit? What will happen when all the children wake up tomorrow and don’t find any gifts in their stockings?B: Sorry buddy, you were parked in a no-parking zone, you were speeding, and you have no ID!C: Besides that, even if we let you go now, your sleigh has been impounded and those reindeer were taken to the city zoo.A: What! This is unbelievable! What’s this world coming to? Christmas is ruined!C: What’s that up ahead? It looks like... elves!! Elves!! Whoa, they’re shooting candy canes! Mayday, Mayday, we are under heavy attack! We need backup!(公众号：东北英语课）

Elementary  ‐The Office  ‐  What Do You Do?(C0021)两女人斗男人。我男友是高富帅？What do you do？啥？我老公开飞机！。。O(∩_∩)OA: Oh, look, there’s Caroline and her boyfriend. She’s always going on about him at the office. Oh, great, they saw us. They’re coming this way.B: Oh, man...C: Jessica! Arthur! Hi! I’d like you to meet my boyfriend Greg, he’s the V. P. of quality and safety for a top Fortune 500 food company.A: Nice to meet you. This is my husband, Arthur.B: Hey, how’s it going?D: Hello.A: Caroline talks about you all the time. I guess you must be pretty busy at work.D: Well, yeah, a V. P. position is not easy, you know! I implement policies and procedures nationwide of various departments, as well as train junior managers in FDA and EPA regulations. I also have to oversee daily operations of our quality control for the entire east coast. That alone means I have 1,500 employees under me. B: Wow, yeah... that sounds exciting.D: And what about you, Arthur? What do you do for a living?B: Oh, I’m a Top Gun pilot!A：哦，看，卡洛琳和她的男朋友。她在办公室里一直说起他。哦，他们看到了我们，朝这边来了。B：哦，天C：杰西卡！亚瑟！嗨！我想让你们认识我的男朋友格雷格，他是财富500强食品公司质监部门的副总。A：很高兴见到你，这是我的丈夫亚瑟。B：嗨，你好吗？D：你好。A：卡洛琳一直在谈论你。我想你工作一定很繁忙。D：嗯，是的，你知道,作为一名副总裁是很不容易的，我要负责各部门在全国范围内各项政策及程序的落实，还要培训负责食品及药物管理局和环保署法规监管事务的初级管理人员。我还要监督整个东海岸的质量管理的日常运作，仅凭这一点就意味着我手下有着1500左右的员工。B：哇，是的，这听起来很不错。D：你呢，亚瑟呢？你靠什么为生？B：哦，我是顶尖的飞行员！Key Vocabularygo on about : talk about something a lot; 唠叨Fortune[ˈfɔ:rtʃu:n] 500:top 500 companies, rated by revenue [ˈrevənu:];implement:begin to do something, put into action;贯彻；执行regulations  [reɡjʊ'leɪʃnz]条例；章程；管理junior[ˈdʒunjɚ] 资历较浅的；后进的oversee:监督；错过

Elementary ‐ I Can See Clearly Now (B0020)今天咱们的主角去看眼科医生啦~且不论他搞笑的口音让俺以为他是去看牙医了 这视力真是给力的很啊A: Hello, Arthur. What seems to be the problem?B: Hey doc. Well, I think I might need glasses. I’m getting headaches, and I really struggle to see things that are far away. But I have always had 20/20 vision.A: Sounds like you may be far-sighted. OK, then, cover your left eye and read the chart in front of you.B: Mmm.. . X, E, R, 3, a question mark, and I can’t quite make out the other symbol but I think it’s the peace sign.A: Wow, Arthur! You’re as blind as a bat!B: Yeah, I know, my vision is really blurry at times.A: Ok then, head on over to the other room and pick out some frames while I fill out your prescription.B: Thanks doc!A: Arthur, that’s the bathroom.A:你好，亚瑟。你有什麽问题呢？B:嘿，医生。额，我觉得我需要配一副眼镜。我开始头痛，看远处的东西时很辛苦。但我的视力测试总是很正常。A:看起来你好像是远视了。好吧，盖着你的左眼，读一下你前面这个图表。B:嗯…..， X，E，R，3，一个问号，我不是很能认出另一个符号，不过我猜它可能是一个和平的标志。A:哇，亚瑟！你瞎得跟个蝙蝠似的！B:是的，我知道，我的视界偶尔会非常模糊。A:好吧，你过去另一个房间挑选一下眼镜框，我去给你开处方。B:谢谢医生！A:亚瑟，那是洗手间。Key Vocabularyseem to be:appears or is;20/20 vision:perfect eyesight;完美视线make out:see;辨认出far sighted:see far-away things more clearly than things nearby;as blind as a bat:have really poor vision;vision:ability to see things;blurry[ˈblɜ:ri]:not clear;模糊的;污脏的pick out:choose;frame 眼镜框fill out 填写prescription[prɪˈskrɪpʃən]:a message written by a doctor that tells people what medicine to take.处方Supplementary Vocabularycheck-up:regular examination by a doctor to make sure a person is healthy;contacts:lenses you wear directly on your eyes to help you see;隐形眼镜optometrist [ɑ:pˈtɑ:mətrɪst]:eye doctor; 验光师lenses[lɛnz]:clear, curved piece of glass that helps people see better.镜片

Elementary ‐ The Weekend ‐ Christmas Chronicles I (C0019)Woo，很有意思的一个故事A: I hate working on Christmas Eve! Whoa! Get a load of this guy! Come in central, I think we’ve got ourselves a situation here.A: License and registration please. Have you been drinking tonight, sir?B: I had one or two glasses of eggnog, but nothing else.A: Step out of the vehicle, please. Sir, what do you have in the back?B: Just a few Christmas gifts, ’tis the season, after all!A: Don’t take that tone with me. Do you have an invoice for these items?B: Umm...no...I make these in my workshop in the North Pole!A: You are under arrest, sir. You have the right to remain silent. You better not pout, you better not cry. Anything you say can and will be used against you. You have the right to an attorney;  if you can't afford one, the state will appoint one for you. Do you understand all these rights that have just been read to you?B: You can’t take me to jail! What about my sleigh? It’s Christmas Eve! I have Presents to deliver! Rudolph! Prancer! Dancer! Get help!A:我讨厌在圣诞节前夕工作!哇!看看这家伙!过来吧，我想我们已发现一些重要情况。A:请给我许可证并登记。先生，你今晚喝酒了吗?B:我喝了一两杯蛋酒，别的什么都没有。A:请从车上下来。先生，车后座有什么?B:只有几件圣诞礼物，毕竟是这个季节!A:别跟我用这种语气说话。你有这些商品的发票吗?B:嗯……不…我在北极的工作室里做的!A:先生，你被捕了，你有权保持沉默。你最好不要撅嘴，你最好不要哭。你所说的一切都将对你不利。你有律师的权利;如果你不能在后面?B:只有几件圣诞礼物，毕竟是这个季节!A:别跟我这么说话。你有这些商品的发票吗?B:嗯……不…我在北极的工作室里做的!A:先生，你被捕了，你有权保持沉默。你最好不要撅嘴，你最好不要哭。你所说的一切都将对你不利。你有权请律师;如果你负担不起，国家将为你指定一个。你是否了解刚刚给你读过的所有这些权利?B:你不能把我送进监狱!我的雪橇呢?这是圣诞前夜!我有礼物要送!鲁道夫!烈马!舞者!寻求帮助!Key Vocabularylicense[ˈlaɪsəns] official document that shows you have permission to drive a car;许可证，执照registration [ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreʃən]挂号;登记eggnogtraditional Christmas drink containing eggs, cream, sugar and rum;蛋酒 vehicle [ˈvi:hɪkl] machine use to carry people, i.e. a car or truck;交通工具invoice[ˈɪnˌvɔɪs]official document that shows you have paid for something you bought;发票attorney[əˈtɜ:rni]律师 appoint任命pout[paʊt]push out your lips to show that you are unhappy;噘嘴sleigh[sle] 雪橇 step out  briefly go out of a place;走出 step in 走进 deliver [dɪˈlɪvɚ]交付;发表;递送get a load oflook at (informal);仔细看 打量;  估计;  <美俚>仔细地看[听]Get a load of him! He's wearing a pink shirt! don't take that tone [toʊn]with me=don't speak in that tone of voice;甭这么跟我讲话 I think we've got ourselves a situation here. 我觉得这里有点问题chronicle[ˈkrɑ:nɪkl]n.编年史;记录;年代记Supplementary Vocabularyhandcuffs[ˈhændkʌfs]:a set of two metal rings that are used to join a persons hands together, esp. by police;手铐DUI:driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs;酒驾(It is the abbreviation of driving under the influence.)read someone’s rights:tell someone their legal rights, usually when they are arrested.告知权利    （公众号：东北英语课）

Elementary  ‐  Upper‐Intermediate  ‐  Protest!(D0018)A: This is Action 5 News reporter Sarah O’Connell reporting live from Washington, D. C. where a protest has broken out. Thousands of angry citizens are protesting against the proposed bailout of the auto manufacturing industry! Sir, sir, Sarah O’Connell, Channel 5 news. Can you tell us what’s happening?B: Yeah, yeah, we’re here because we feel this is an injustice! The financial irresponsibility of big business has to stop! We’re here to show the government that we don’t like the way that they’re spending our tax dollars!A: Sir but what exactly is making everyone so angry?B: It’s an absolute outrage, Sarah, the US government wants to give 25 billion dollars of taxpayers’ money to the auto industry. These are companies that have been mismanaged and are now nearly bankrupt.A: I see. But, many supporters of the bailout argue that it could help save the jobs of millions of hardworking Americans.B: That maybe true, and I for one don’t want to see anyone lose their job, but how can these CEOs ask for a bailout when they’re making millions of dollars? And then, they have the nerve to fly to Washington in private jets! This costs hundreds of thousands of dollars! And they’re asking for money! That is just not right!A: Good point. This is Sarah O’Connell reporting live from Washington D. C., back to you, Tom.A:《行动5》的新闻记者莎拉·奥康奈尔在华盛顿特区报道，这里抗议已经爆发。数千名愤怒的公民抗议对汽车制造业的救助计划！先生，先生，我是来自第五行动新闻的莎拉·奥康奈尔，你能告诉我们发生了什么事吗?B:是的，是的，我们来这里抗议是因为我们觉得这是不公平的!金融界不负责任的大企业已经倒闭！我们为了向政府表明，我们不赞成他们花费我们缴纳的税金的方式！A:但是，先生，到底是什么让人们如此生气呢？B:莎拉，我们确实感到愤怒。美国政府希望把250亿美元纳税人的钱投给汽车工业，而这些都是管理不善或者几乎破产的企业。A:我明白了。但是，救助计划的许多支持者认为，救助计划可以帮助挽救数百万辛勤工作的美国人的工作。B:这也许是真的，我也不想看到有人失业，但是那些公司总裁们怎么能够在他们大把赚钱的时候来申请救助呢？还有，他们还敢乘坐私人飞机去华盛顿！那可得花费数十万美元！他们还想要政府救助，这没有道理！A:说得好。莎拉·奥康奈尔来自华盛顿特区的现场报道。汤姆，交给你了。

（公众号：东北英语课） Here Comes the Bride (B0017)这一期讲的是结婚哟结婚~?~ 有没有童鞋在别人的婚礼上不看新人晒幸福，只顾着吃婚宴菜肴呢？？~WOW，最后到底发生了什么事呢？！~我们的内容有一点点的变化哦~ 那就是增加了一个Cloze版块，对话即便再生动有趣，学习知识难免都会枯燥~调动一下大家的积极性、怀挺、都做对是不是也会更爱自己呐、建议结合语境多听几遍提高准确率哦A: I can’t ______________ Anthony is finally getting married!B: Yeah_______it’s _________ time! _____________ living with his parents for 40 years!A: Don’t be mean. Look_____________ the ___________! Their ____________ look beautiful!B: Who are those kids ______________ the aisle?A: That’s the ___________ and the __________. I’m pretty sure they’re the groom’s ______________. Oh, they look so cute!B: I just hope the ___________ makes it quick. I’m starving. I hope the food’s good_________________.A: That’s all you ever think __________, food! Oh, I think the bride’s coming now! She looks___________. Wait, what’s she doing? ____________ she going?B: Oh great! Does this mean ______ the __________ is canceled?A: I can’t believe that Anthony is finally getting married!B: Yeah well it’s about time! He’s been living with his parents for 40 years!A: Don’t be mean. Look here come the bridesmaids! Their dresses look beautiful!B: Who are those kids walking down the aisle?A: That’s the flower girl and the ring bearer. I’m pretty sure they’re the groom’s niece and nephew. Oh, they look so cute!B: I just hope the priest makes it quick. I’m starving. I hope the food’s good at the reception.A: That’s all you ever think about, food! Oh, I think the bride’s coming now! She looks gorgeous. Wait, what’s she doing? Where’s she going?B: Oh great! Does this mean that the reception is canceled?A:我真不能相信Anthony 终于能结婚了！B:是啊，都是时候了！他跟父母住在一起都40年了！A:你不要这么坏啦~看，伴娘们出来了，她们的衣服好漂亮啊！B:走在通道上的那些小孩是谁？A:他们是花童啦。我敢肯定他们是新郎的侄子和侄女。你看他们多可爱！B:我只希望神父能快点完成仪式。我快要饿死了。我想吃婚宴的菜肴啊~~A:你就整天想着吃！！噢，新娘出来了！她好好看喔。等一下，她做什么？！她要去哪里啊？！！B:噢，这下好了，这是不是意味宴席取消了？！mean 吝啬的;刻薄的bridesmaids[ˈbraɪdzˌmed]伴娘aisle[aɪl]过道flower girl 在新娘前撒花的女孩ring bearer[ˈberə(r)] 在西式婚礼中，负责拿戒指的人（通常是小男孩）niece[nis] and nephew[ˈnɛfju]侄女和侄子priest[prist]神父，牧师gorgeous[ˈgɔ:rdʒəs]华丽的，艳丽的

Elementary ‐ Turn left here! (B0016)红灯？过！，这边走，绕开高速！走这边，绕小路！如何疯狂飙车为哪般？O(∩_∩)O~，仔细听听吧A: Hurry up, get in.B: I’m in, let’s go!A: OK, make a left here. . . no wait, I meant make a right. Come on, speed up!B: Geez! What’s the rush?A: Don’t worry about it, just drive. Oh, no, the light is about to change. . . step on it!B: Are you nuts! I’m not going to run a red light!A: Whatever. Just turn right here. The freeway will be packed at this hour. let’s take a side street. Go on! Get out of our way! Move, move!B: What’s your problem! Geez. Having a fit is not going to help!A: Here, I know a short cut. Just go down here, and we’ll cut through Ashburn Heights. Let’s go, let’s go! Watch out for that lady!B: I’m going as fast as I can!A: Yes! We made it. 5:58, just before the library closes.B: You’re such a geek!A:快点，进来。B:我进来了，走吧！A:好的，在这里左转，不，等等，我是说右转。快点，快一点！B:天啊！你急什么？A:别担心，只要开车就行了。哦，不，灯就要变了..踩上它！B:你疯了吗？！我不会闯红灯的！A:不管怎么样，就在这里右转。高速公路将在这个点堵车。我们走一条小街吧。去！让开我们的路！移动，移动！B:你有什么问题吗？！天啊。发怒不会有帮助的！A:我知道一条近路。只要沿着这个方向走，我们将穿过阿什伯恩高地。走吧，走吧！当心那个女士！B:我争取最快！A:是的！我们做到了。5时58分，在图书馆关门前到了！B:你真是个怪人！Key Vocabularystep on it! =speed up！<口>赶快，加把劲，加大油门nuts  <俚>发疯的;傻的;<美俚>热爱的;迷恋的run a red light 闯红灯speed up 加速having a fit <口>大发脾气，大为烦恼，<口>大吃一惊，勃然大怒cut thorugh 穿过，挤进，走小路， 抄近道 are you nuts=are you crazy ?你疯了吗？！take a side street:走小道a short cut 近路， 捷径 捷径such a geek [ɡik] 怪人packed[pækt]:full, having lots of cars.堵车（公众号：东北英语课）

Elementary  ‐  Daily Life  ‐  I’m sorry, I love you(C0015)A Romantic Accident.浪漫的故事，偶遇动听的歌声，Let's enjoyA: Whoa, whoa, what’s going on? Watch out!B: Hey, watch where you’re going!A: Oh, no! I’m so sorry! Are you all right?B: Oh...I don’t know.A: I feel terrible; I really didn’t mean to knock you over. My tire, just exploded, and I lost control of my bike. Really, it was an accident. Please accept my apologies.B: Just let me try to stand up.SONG: Why do birds suddenly appear, every time you are near?B: Oh, wait a second, you seem really familiar, I think I know you from somewhere.A: Yeah, that’s right, I think we have met somewhere before. We met at Aaron’s place last weekend! What a coincidence! But anyway, I’m glad to see that you’re not badly hurt, and I should probably get going. I’ve got a nine o’clock meeting. But here's my number, call me and we'll exchange insurance information.B: Ouch! My ankle! I think it’s broken! You can’t just leave me like this! Are you calling an ambulance?A: Nope, I’m cancelling my appointment so that I can stay here with you.SONG: Do you remember when we met? That’s the day I knew you were my pet. I wanna tell you how much I love you.A:哎，哎，发生什么事！小心！（AH。。。尖叫声）B:嘿，看你往哪儿走的！A:哦，不！对不起！你没事吧？B:噢，我不清楚。A:真的非常抱歉，我不是故意撞到你的。我的车胎爆了，接着我的单车就失去控制。真的，这是一次意外。请接收我的道歉吧。B:先站起来试试看。（歌声）B:哦，等一下，你看起来很熟悉，我觉得我曾经在哪儿见过你。B:是啊，我觉得我们以前见过大家。对了！我们上个星期在亚伦的家里见过面！真巧啊！不过无论如何，很庆幸你没有伤的很重。我想我该走了，我九点钟还有个约会。这是我的号码，打给我，我们可以交换保险信息。A:哎呦！我的脚踝！我想我扭伤脚踝了。你不能就这样离开我！B:你是在叫救护车吗？A:不，我打电话取消约会，这样我就能留下来陪你了。（歌声）Key Vocabularyknock over  碰翻lost control 完全失控coincidence[koʊˈɪnsɪdəns] 巧合；一致get going 出发insurance [ɪnˈʃʊrəns] 保险information[ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃn]信息ankle [ˈæŋkəl] 踝关节appointment 任命，约定(公众号:东北英语课）

Elementary ‐ I’m in Debt (B0014)In Debt，08年开始的经济危机使人们忧心忡忡，特别是美国，是否应该正视罪恶的根源--次贷危机呢，特别是在这个信用泛滥贬值的年代~~A: Hello, I’m here to see Mr. Corleone.B: Right this way, sir.C: Charlie! What can I do for you?B: Mr. Corlone, I’m really sorry to trouble you, but I need your help.C: Anything for you, Charlie! Your father was like a brother to me.B: Well, sir, you see, this recession has hit me pretty hard; I lost my job and I’m in a lot of debt.C: I see. . . . . .B: Yeah, you know, I’ve got credit card bills, car payments, I’ve got to pay my mortgage; and on top of all that, I have to pay my son’s college tuition.C: So you’re asking for a loan.B: Well, I just thought maybe you could help me out.C: What? At a time like this? I’m broke too, you know! You’re not the only one who has been hit by the recession! I lost half my money in the stock market crash! Go on! Get outa here!A:你好，我是来见卡连先生的。B:先生，走这边。C:查理！我有什么可以帮到你的呢？B:卡连先生，真的很抱歉来打扰你，但是我非常需要你的帮助。C:我会为你做任何事的，查理。对我来说，你父亲就像我的大哥。A:是这样的，先生，你看，这次的经济衰退里我受到重挫，我失去工作，现在负债累累了。C:我明白……A:是的，你知道，我要还信用卡的帐，要还汽车贷款，要还房贷，最重要的是，我还要支付儿子的大学学费。C:所以你现在是来贷款的吗？A:额，我只是想或者你可以帮我一下。C:什么？在这个时候？我也破产了，你知道的！你不是经济衰退中的唯一受害者。我在股市崩溃时损失了一半身家了，走吧，你给我出去Key Vocabularyin debt 负债recession[rɪˈsɛʃən] 经济衰退，大萧条tuition[tuˈɪʃn]学费mortgage[ˈmɔ:rgɪdʒ] 抵押be broke 破产的loan 贷款；借款on top of all that 最重要的是stock [stɑ:k]库存;股份，股票

Elementary ‐ The Office ‐ Out Of Control Spending(C0013)A: OK, so now the last point on our agenda. Jill, let’s go over the profit and loss statement.B: Great. Well, the main issue here, as you can see,is that our expenses are through the roof.A: Let’s see... These numbers are off the charts! What’s going on here!B: Well, um, sir, the company expenditures on entertainment and travel are out of control. Look at these bills for example. Just this month we’ve paid over twenty thousand dollars for hotel charges!A: OK, thank you. I’ll look into it.B: The list goes on and on. Here, this is a bill for five thousand dollars for spa treatments!A: Thank you; that will be all. I’ll take care of it.B: Look at this one sir, eight thousand dollars were expensed in one night at a place called “Wild Things”?!A: OK, I get it! Thank you for your very thorough analysis!A:好啦，现在我们看看议程上最后一点。吉尔，咱们过一下损益报表。B:好的，正如你所看到的的那样，最大的问题在于我们的开支太高了。A: 让我看看...费用超支得太多了！这怎么回事？B:嗯，超支的费用主用在招待费和差旅费这两项上。看看这些报销单，光就这个月，咱们就花了两万块在住宿费用上。A:好的，谢谢，我会调查清楚。B:这些报销单真是没完没了。你看，这张，五千块的水疗保养。A:好的，谢谢。就到这儿吧，我会处理的。B:看，这张。八千块一晚的“野兽”，这是啥鬼？！A:好的，我理解了！谢谢你剖析得如此透彻！Key Vocabularyagenda [əˈdʒɛndə] 议程go over 重温profit and loss statement 损益表through the roof （开支）非常高off the charts打破记录，非常高look into 深入调查I'll take care of it. 我会解决的 thorough [ˈθɜ:roʊ]彻底的，全面的

客人来访，谁都不想家里乱糟糟的，给人不好的印象吧？无论平日里有多懒，门面功夫总是要做足的嘛~看看发生了神马吧A: Honey, the house is such a mess! I need you to help me tidy up a bit. My boss and her husband are coming over for dinner and the house needs to be spotless!B: I’m in the middle of something right now. I’ll be there in a second.A: This can’t wait! I need your help now!B: Alright, alright. I’m coming.A: Ok, here’s a list of chores we need to get done. I’ll do the dishes and get all the groceries for tonight. You can sweep and mop the floors. Oh, and the furniture needs to be dusted.B: You know what, I have to pick something up at the mall, so why don’t you clean the floors and I'll go to the supermarket and get all the groceries.A: Sure that’s fine. Here's the list of all the things you need to get. Don’t forget anything! And can you pick up a bottle of wine on your way home?B: Hey, honey I’m back. Wow, the house looks really good!A: Great! Can you set the table?B: Just a sec. I’m just gonna vacuum this rug real fast. A: Wait! Don’t turn it on...A:亲爱的，屋子好乱啊！我需要你帮忙整理一下。我的老板和她丈夫今晚要来我们家吃饭，屋子里必须一尘不染。B:我现在正忙着呢。一会儿就过去。A:这可等不了！我现在就需要你帮忙。B:好吧，好吧。我现在就过来。A:好的。我们需要做这一串家务。我来洗盘子，买晚餐的菜。你可以扫地拖地。对了，家具需要擦一下。B:这样，反正我得到商场里买些东西。要不你扫地，我去超市买齐所有东西吧。A:当然可以啦。这是要买的东西的清单。可别漏买了！你可以在路上顺便买瓶酒吗？B:亲爱的，我回来了。哇塞，屋子收拾得好干净啊！A:太好了！你可以摆下桌子吗？B:等一下。我先用吸尘器快速打扫下地毯。A:等等！别打开吸尘器……Key Vocabularysuch a mess:very dirty, disordered;tidy up:put things in place, organize; spotless:perfectly clean;in the middle of something:busy doing something at the moment;chores[tʃɔ:z]:common house tasks;家常杂务groceries[ˈgrəʊsəri:z]:food that you buy at a store.杂货 食品vacuum [ˈvækjuəm]:真空吸尘器rug: 地毯mop: n.拖把 v.用拖把洗擦，擦，拭Supplementary Vocabularyimmaculate [ɪˈmækjəlɪt]:perfectly clean, having no dirt at all; 无瑕疵的;  精确的do the laundry[ˈlɔndri, ˈlɑn-]:wash the dirty clothes; 洗衣服dish detergent [dɪˈtɜ:rdʒənt]:soap used to wash the plates, knives, forks, bowls, etc.; 洗洁精;碗盘清洁剂;trash:garbage (AmE);rubbish:garbage (BrE).

Elementary ‐ Daily Life ‐ New Guy in Town (C0011)A: Oh, I don’t know if you've heard, but someone moved into that old house down the road.B: Yeah, I know. I met the owner of the house yesterday as he was moving in. His name is Armand.A: Really? What’s he like? You have to fill me in.B: Actually, he’s a bit strange. I don’t know... I’ve just got a bad feeling about him.A: Really? Why?B: Well, yesterday I brought over a housewarming gift, but Armand started acting really weird, and then he practically kicked me out! I tried to, sort of, peek into his house, but everything was so dark inside that I couldn’t really get a good look.The whole thing really creeped me out.A: Well, you’ll never guess what I saw this morning. A delivery truck pulled into his driveway, and it dropped off a long, rectangular box. It almost looked like a coffin!B: You see! Why would he...C: Hello ladies...B: Ah, Armand! You scared the heck out of me! This is my friend Doris.C: A pleasure to meet you...If you are not doing anything tonight, I'd like to have you both for dinner. I mean...I'd like to have you both over for dinner.（关注公众号：东北英语课）A:哦，不晓得你听说没，有人住进街尾的那栋老房子里了。B:是啊，我听说了。昨天他搬进去的时候我遇见他了。他叫阿曼德。A:真的？他长什么样？你快点告诉我。B:事实上，他有点怪异。我不知道，我只是对他有一种不好的预感。A:真的？为什么呀？B:是这样的，昨天我带了一份乔迁礼过去给他，之后他的行为变得很奇怪，还把我赶了出来！我试着，某种程度上算是偷窥他的房子，但里面太黑了，我都没能好好看清楚。这整件事都吓坏我了。A:嗯，你猜不到我今天早上看到什么。一辆送货卡车驶入他的车道，然后扔下了一个长方形的木盒，看上去几乎像是一副棺材！B:你看！为什么他……C:嗨，女士们……B:啊！阿曼德！你把我吓死了！这是我的朋友桃瑞丝。C:很高兴见到你们…… 如果你们今晚没有什么事，我想邀请你们俩过来进餐。我的意思是……我想你们两位都过来。Key VocabularyI don’t know if you heard:phrase used to introduce a piece of information;fill me in:tell me about it; 告诉我bring over: 带来 housewarming [ˈhaʊsˌwɔrmɪŋ] gift: 乔迁礼物kick out:make or force someone leave when they don’t want to;<口>撵走creep me out:make me feel uncomfortable and a bit scared; 让我毛骨悚然you’ll never guess:phrase used to introduce a piece of news;delivery truck[dɪˈlɪvəri, -ˈlɪvri]:运货车scare[sker] the heck out of me:cause someone to feel a lot of fear; 吓了我一跳coffin [ˈkɔ:fɪn]: 棺材rectangular [rɛkˈtæŋɡjəlɚ]:矩形的Daily Life - New Guy in Town (C0011)A: Oh, ___________________ you heard, but someone____________________ that old house __________ the road.B: Yeah, I know. I met the __________ the house yesterday as hewas moving in. His name is Armand.A: Really? What’s he like? You have to _____________.B: Actually, he’s a bit strange. I don’t know... I’ve got a badfeeling _______________.A: Really? Why?B: Well, yesterday I brought___________ a_________ gift, butArmand _______________ really weird, and then he practically ________________!I tried to, ___________, ________________ his house, but everything was so darkinside _________ I couldn’t really get a good look.__________________________A: Well, you’ll never _____________ what I saw this morning. A___________ truck ______________ his driveway, and ___________________ a long,_________ box. It almost looked like a ___________!B: You see! Why would he...C: _______________...B: Ah, Armand! You scared _______________ me! This is my friendDoris.C: A ______________to meet you...If you are not doing anythingtonight, I ________________ have you both for dinner. I mean...I would like to____________________ for dinner. 这期里面B的是英式口音，很难懂，我觉得女孩子讲英式口试总是给我很难听的感觉，一定都不温柔，大家多听几遍，锻炼下听力吧，大概意思能听懂，但是能把克漏字完全无误的填好就困难了

The Offifice - Driving Sales (C0010)A: All right, people. We’re holding this meeting to day because we’ve got to do something about oursales, and we need to do it NOW! I want concretesolutions. How do you intend to drive sales...Roger?B: Well, in fact, we’re the most expensive in the market, so maybe we need to lower our prices tomatch the competitors?A: Lower our prices? Not very creative. It’ll never flflywith Swan. What kind of thinking is that? Geez.Anybody else have a better plan? Natalie?C: Um, perhaps, um, a sales promotion. Maybe atwo-for-one offer, or something like thatA: What? That’s the same thing. Bad idea. Reallybad idea. Dammit people come on! Think! TheCEO will be here any minute.D: Do we have any ideas yet?C: Yes Mr. Swan, we were kind of considering a two for-one offer to get more competitive.D: A two-for-one promotion? Hmm. I kind of like thesound of that. It sounds like something we shouldconsider.A: Yeah, exactly. Just what I was thinking! In fact,that’s a brilliant idea! I’m glad we thought of that.Very creative.译文：A:好了，各位，我们今天开这个会是因为我们得在销售方面做点事情了，而且我们要马上就做！我需要的是具体的措施。Roger，你打算怎样进行促销呢？B:嗯，事实是，我们的价格在市场上是最高的，所以或者我们需要把价格降到我们竞争对手的同一水平。A:降价？没有新意。Swan先生肯定不同意，你到底在想什么？天哪。谁有更好的计划？Natalie，你呢？C:额，或者，额，搞一个促销活动，例如买二送一或类似的活动。A:什么？又是老一套。糟糕的建议。太糟糕了。该死的，大家快点动一下脑筋！CEO马上就要来了。D:我们想到了什么方法没有？C:是的，Swan先生，我们在考虑一个类似买二送一的促销方式，让我们的产品更具竞争力。D:买二送一的促销？嗯，我觉得这不错。听起来值得考虑。A:是的，确实如此。我也是这么想！事实上，这是一个很赞的建议！很高兴我们想到了，非常有新意！

The Weekend - Silence please! (C0009)A: Those people in front of us are making so muchnoise. It’s so inconsiderate!B: Don’t worry about it; it’s not such a big deal.A: Oh... I can’t hear a thing! Excuse me, can youkeep it down?C: Sure, sorry ’bout that!A: Someone’s phone is ringing!B: Honey, I think it’s your phone. Did you forget toswitch it off?A: Oh, no! You’re right. That’s so embarrassing!C: Do you mind keeping it down? I’m trying towatch a movie here!（关注公众号：东北英语课，找到主播大Paul哥）

Daily Life - What’s your name again? (C0008)A: Nick! How’s it going?B: Oh, hey...A: What are you doing in this neighbourhood? Doyou live around here?B: Actually, my offifice is right around the corner.A: It was great to meet you last week at the conference. I really enjoyed our conversation about foreign investment.B: Yeah, yeah, it was really interesting. You know,I’m in a bit of a hurry, but here’s my card. Wshould defifinitely meet up again and continue ourdiscussion.A: Sure, you still have my contact details, right ?B: You know what, this is really embarrassing, butyour name has just slipped my mind. Can youremind me?A: Sure, my name is Ana Ferris. Don’t worry aboutit; it happens to me all the time. I’m terrible with names too.译文：A:尼克，最近怎么样？B:哦，嘿。A:你在这附近做什么？你住在附近吗？B:其实，我的办公室就在拐角处。A:上周在会议上见到你真是太好了。我真的很喜欢我们关于外国投资的谈话。B:是啊，真的很有趣。我有点急事得先走，这是我的名片。下次见面再好好谈。A:好，你还有我的联系方式吧?B:实在抱歉，我一时记不起来你的名字了。可以提醒我吗?A:没问题，我的名字是安娜费里斯。别放心上，我也总是这样，记不住名字。Key Vocabularyhow’s it going:how are you;你好吗?/你怎么样?around [əˈraʊnd] here:close to here;在这附近around the corner:on the next street; 在拐角处;迫在眉睫的in bit of a hurry:moving quickly, having no time;有点急事contact details[dɪˈteɪl]:information required to contact someone, i.e. telephone number, email address;联系方式slip my mind:been forgotten;我忘记了terrible[ˈtɛrəbəl] with:bad at.不擅长neighbourhood[ˈneɪbərhʊd]:居住区;周边地区;大约;在…附近Supplementary Vocabularyrecognize[ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz]:know and remember someone or something you have seen before;承认;识别;认出aquainance[əˈkwentəns]:someone you know, but who is not a close friend;熟人in a rush:move quickly, not have much time;急急忙忙，繁忙forgetful[fərˈgetfl]:forgetting things easily.健忘的; 好忘事的all the time:总是

The Offifice - Virus! (C0007)A: Oh great! This stupid computer froze again!That’s the third time today! Hey Samuel, canyou come take a look at my PC? It’s acting upagain. It must have a virus or something.B: Just give me a second; I’ll be right up.B: I ran a virus scan on your computer, and it turnsout that you have a lot of infected fifiles!A: But I’m quite careful when I’m browsing theinternet, I have no idea how I could have pickedup a virus.B: Well, you have to make sure that your anti-virussoftware is updated regularly; yours wasn’t up todate, that’s probably what was causing your problems.A: Ok. Anything else?B: Yeah, try not to kick or hit the computer!A: Um yeah… Sorry about that.译文：A:哦，好吧，这蠢电脑又死机了！今天已经是第三次了！嘿Samuel，你可以过来看一下我的电脑吗？它又出毛病了，它肯定是中毒或什么了。B:等一下，我就来了。B:我用病毒扫描系统看了一下你的电脑，发现你有很多病毒感染文件。A:但是我浏览网页明明很小心啊，真不知道为神马还会中病毒。B:恩，你要确保你的防毒软件是最新版的，如果你不更新，就有可能出问题了。A:好的，还有其他问题吗？B:有啊，就是你不要经常打电脑了。A:呃，好吧，不好意思。Key Vocabularyvirus[ˈvaɪrəs]: 病毒scan[skæn]：对...进行扫描virus scan 病毒扫描，杀毒软件freeze:[friz] to stop working properly;冻结，死机 take a look:see, revise;看一看act up:not working properly;机器等 功能失常be right up:go upstairs soon;立刻到来pick up:get, acquire;感染browse:[braʊz] look, search;浏览，吃草，随意翻阅up to date:having all the most recent information. 拥有（或包含）最多信息的，最新式的Supplementary Vocabularymonitor [ˈmɑ:nɪtə(r)]:computer screen;显示器，班长corrupt file [kəˈrʌpt faɪl]:damaged or broken computer file that can’t be opened;损坏的文件surf the net [sɚf ði nɛt]:look for information on the internet;网上漫游web browser[wɛb ˈbraʊzɚ]:computer program that allows you to go on the internet. 网页浏览器infected[ɪnˈfektɪd] 被感染的Be right up：马上到Be Right down: 马上下来Be right out: 马上出来It turns out that: 结果是

The Weekend - Road Trip (C0006)006_ Road Trip.mp300:0005:21A: So, are we all ready to go?B: Yup, I think so. The car’s packed; we hamunchies and music, and the map’s in the car.A: Did you get the camera?B: Got it! Did you fifill up the tank?A: Yup, it’s all set.B: You’re sure we’re not forgetting anything?A: I’m sure... we’ve got all our bases covered.B: Well… let’s get going then! I love road trips!B: Um... do you think we can make a pit stop?A: But we’ve only been on the road for ten minutes.B: I know, but I forgot to go to the bathroom beforewe left.译文：A:我们可以出发了吗？B:我觉得可以。 车装好了，零食，音乐，地图都在车里了。A:你带相机了吗？B:带了。 你加满油了吗？A:是的，都搞定了。B:你确定没有忘记什么东西？A:我确定。我们全部都搞定了。B:好吧， 那么我们出发吧。 我爱自驾游！B:可以短暂的停下车吗？A:我们才出发10分钟啊。B:我知道，但是，出发前我忘了上厕所了。Key Vocabularyall ready to go:prepared, ready to leave 都准备好了packed [pækt]:full, everything is inside 收拾好行李fill up the tank [tæŋk]:put gas in the car 加油all set:ready 都准备好了Supplementary Vocabularyroad trip:开车出行munchies [ˈmʌntʃiz] : 零食，小点心pit stop:（长途旅行中的）短暂休息，歇脚all the bases covered: 一切准备就绪Let's get going 出发吧！Yup, it’s all set. 嗯，都准备好了！trunk[trʌŋk]: 汽车后备箱freeway: 高速公路highway toll [toʊl]: 公路收费站

A: I can’t believe it took us two hours to get here. Thetraffific in New York is unbelievableB: Yeah, but just relax honey, we’re here and we’regoing on vacation. In a few hours we’ll be inHawaii, and you’ll be on the golf courseA: Oh no! Look at that line! It must be a mile long!There’s no way I’m waiting for another two hours.B: Honey... don’t...C: Hey man, the end of the line is over there.A: Yeah...C: No seriously, I was here first, and you can’t cut inline like this.A: Says who?C: I do!A: So sue me!C: Alright...that’s it....译文：A:真不敢相信，我们竟然在这里等了2个小时了。纽约的交通真的是太不可思议了。B:是啊，但是亲爱的，放松点，我们在这里可是为了去度假的。几个小时后我们就会身在夏威夷了，而你则可以去上高尔夫课了。A:哦，不！看看那队伍！它都快一公里长了！我不可能再等多两个小时。B:亲爱的……不要……C: 嘿，兄弟，队伍的末尾在那边。A: 是吗？C:不，我是认真的，我先在这儿排的队，你不能这样插进来。A: 谁说的？C:我！A:那，有种就来啊！C: 好啊…..(一顿暴打)Key Vocabularyunbelievable [ˌʌnbɪˈlivəbəl]:something incredible, something amazing.难以置信的，文中表示对纽约交通的“失望”a mile long：it’s another way of saying this line is really long.夸张用法，形容“距离很长”There is no way：it is impossible. 做某事不可能； 没戏cut in line：move in front of someone waiting in line; jump the queue 插队sue [su] vt.控告，起诉 vi.请求，追求，起诉If you don't pay me the money, I’ll sue you.如果你不付给我钱，我就告你。The war criminals sue for peace.战犯求和。Supplementary Vocabularytraffic[ˈtræfɪk]jam [dʒæm]:many cars not moving on the road 塞车a few hours from now:soon, in a couple of hoursform a queue:to get in line；排队 列队jump the queue [kju]:cut in line(Br E) 插队stand in line:wait in line 站队line up:排齐form a line. 排队等候公众号：东北英语课获取文本资料

A: ...like I told you before, we just don’t have the resources to hire you an assistant.B: I understand that, but the fact is we’re understaffed.A: The timing is just not right. The economy is bad,and it’s too risky to take on new staff.B: Yeah, I guess you’re right.... here’s an idea, whatif we hire an intern? She would take some of theweight off my shoulders.A: She?B: Yeah, you know, a recent graduate. She couldgive me a hand with some of these projects andwe could keep our costs down.A: That sounds reasonable... let me see what I cando.A: Tony, I’d like to introduce you to your new assistant.B: OK, great! Let’s meet her!C: Hi, I’m Adam.B: Oh... hi... I’m Tony...译文：A:....就像我之前说的，我们没有资力再去帮你雇一个助理。B:我理解，但事实是我们人手不够。A:现在时机不对。经济不景气，雇一个新员工太冒险了。B:嗯，你说的没错....我有个主意，我们雇个实习生怎么样？她可以帮我分担一点。A: 她？B: 对啊，你知道，应届生。她可以帮我这些项目搭把手，我们的成本也可以降低。A:听起来挺合理的，我看看应该怎么做。A: Tony，我来帮你介绍一下新来的助理。B:好的，太好了！我们见见她吧！C:你好，我是Adam。B: 哦...你好...我是Tony....Key Vocabularyresources[rɪ'sɔ:sɪz] :money 资源understaffed:  not enough people to do the job 人手不够the timing 时机 is just not right: it is not a good timenow weight off my shoulders:remove pressure or stressgive me a hand :help  帮个忙that sounds reasonable: is OK（公众号：东北英语课）

A: Good afternoon. What can I do for you?B: I’d like to check in please. I have a reservation under the name Anthony Roberts.A: All right R.O.B.E.R.T.S... Oh, Mr. Roberts we’ve been expecting you… and here is your keycard to the presidential suite.B: But there must be some mistake; my reservation was for a standard room.A: Are you sure? Let me double check .B: Yeah…Here, this is my confifirmation number.A: You’re right Mr. Roberts, there seems to be a mix up, unfortunately we’re overbooked at the moment .B: So…A: Not to worry. We’re pleased to offer you a complimentary upgrade.B: Presidential suite baby!译文：下午好, 有什么能帮您？我要办理入住，我用安东尼 罗伯特这个名字预订了一个房间。好的，R-O-B-E-R-T-S...哦，罗伯特先生，我们一直在等您...这是您总统套房的钥匙。是不是搞错了？我预订的是标准间。您确定吗？我再核查一下。是的，给，这是我的确认号码。没错，罗伯特先生，看来是我们弄错了，不过，标准间已经订满了。那怎么办？别担心，我们可以为您免费升级客房。哇塞！总统客房耶！

A: Hello, Daniel speaking, how may I help you?B: Hi, Daniel, Julie here.A: Hi, Julie, how are you?B: Actually, I’m feeling quite ill today.A: I’m sorry to hear that. What’s wrong?B: I think I’m coming down with the flflu. I have a headache, a sore throat a runny nose and I’m feeling slightly feverish.A: I see... so you’re calling in sick?B: Yes, I was hoping to take the day off to recover.A: OK, then. Try and get some rest.Key Vocabularywas hoping :to kindly expectcalling in sick: report that you will not go to work because you are sickcoming down:getting, acquiringquite ill: very sick1. coming down with  得病2. headache  头痛3. sore throat  喉咙痛4. runny nose  流鼻涕5. feverish  发烧6. calling in sick  打电话请病假7. take the day off  请假8. not feeling good  觉得不舒服9. feeling sick  感觉生病了10. have a fever  发烧11. get well soon  早日康复

Elementary - Diffificult Customer （B0001）A: Good evening. My name is Fabio, I’ll be yourwaiter for tonight. May I take your order?B: No, I’m still wong on it. This menu is not evenin English. What’s good here?A: For you sir, I would recommend spaghetti andmeatballs.B: Does it come with coke and fries?A: It comes with either soup or salad and a complimentary glass of wine, Sir.B: I’ll go with the spaghetti and meatballs, salad andthe wine.A: Excellent choice, your order will be ready soon.B: How soon is soon?A: Twenty minutes?B: You know what? I’ll just go grab a burger acrossthe street.译文：晚上好。我叫Fabio。今天晚上我来给您服务。您现在要点菜吗？还要等等。这个菜单都不是英文的。你们这什么菜好吃？我向您推荐意大利面和肉丸。配可乐和薯条吗？配的是汤或是沙拉，还送一杯免费红酒，先生。那我点意大利面和肉丸，配沙拉和红酒。绝佳选择。您的菜很快就上。很快是多快？20分钟？这样吧，我在对面买个汉堡解决算了。咒骂声。。。。