It’s right on the road and is brown. It’s not that strange, when you look at it from ground level. You probably would really notice it just driving by. In fact, you can’t really tell what it is from the street. But if you stop and look, the roof has a very slight slant, and then you can tell.
It’s basically a modified ranch house with a long narrow walkway or hallway leading to the garage, thus the guitar shape. It has a flat roof with the electrical wires running along the top to mimic guitar strings.
The Shoe House
Hellam is a small town in south-central Pennsylvania. In this town, there is a shoe house. The house was built in 1948 by shoe magnate Mahlon N. Haines to advertise his business.
The shoe House is a wood-framed house, which is 48 feet long and 17 feet wide at its widest point. It is a replica of high-top work boot. Besides a sole, heel, and toe, this shoe house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, and a living room.
Originally, Haines used Shoes House as a guesthouse. He invented elderly couples to spend the weekend and live like “kings and queens” at his expense. He also let honeymooners stay there for free, as long as they came from a town that they had a Haines shoe store.
After Haines passed away, the Shoe House was sold. Now it has been turned into an ice cream parlor and is open to tourists.
Keys:
OL1: A. housing; B. C C. Because it’s too far from school. /It’s a 45-minute bus ride to school.
OL2: A. a dining room: D; a yard: A, C; two bedrooms or more: A, C, D; two bathrooms or more: A, C; a big kitchen: C. B. C is the best.
OL3: A. c. B. 1. False; doesn’t share, Not share; 2. False; divorced, Not married; 3. True; 4. False; weekends, Not Mondays or Tuesdays; 5. False; his room, Not the living room.
OL4: A. 1. a long narrow walkway or hallway, mimic guitar strings; 2. elderly couples and people on their honeymoon, tourists. B. 1. Elvis L. Carden; 2. he was a song writer and loved country music./He wanted to build a house that would look like a guitar. 4. It looks like a high-top work boot. 5. As a guesthouse. 6. It’s now an ice cream parlor and is open to tourists.
OL5: 1. learn; 2. roommates; 3. town; 4. apartment; 5. needs; 6. four rooms; 7. bedroom; 8. a month; 9. that’s cheap; 10. takes the apartment.
Unit 7
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Optional Listening 1
Brian: Lisa, I’m going to the mall. Are you ready to go?
Lisa: Yeah. What are you going to buy?
Brian: A gift for my grandmother. Her birthday is next week.
Lisa: Yeah? How old is she?
Brian: She’s going to be ninety-three on Tuesday.
Lisa: Wow! Ninety-three. That’s pretty old!
Brian: Yeah, but she has a lot of energy, and her memory is really good.
Lisa: What’s her secret?
Brian: She also takes a walk with her sister everyday. The exercise is good for her.
Lisa: I know what you mean.
Brian: My grandmother also teaches piano to adults, and she loves to read…
Lisa: Yeah. It’s important to exercise your body and your mind.
Brian: It’s so true. It’s the secret to a long life.
Optional Listening 2
Teacher: OK, everyone. Let’s be quiet and give Tom our attention. He’s going to share some tips with us this morning. OK, Tom, they’re all yours.
Tom: Thanks, and good morning, everyone! I’m Tom Singer, and I’m firefighter at Station 11.
Class (in unison)：Hi, Tom!
Tom: OK, …we live in California. There are a lot of earthquakes here… Many are small. But, if there’s a strong earthquake, what do you do? Does anyone know?
Young female voice: I know! Get under a strong piece of furniture—like a desk.
Tom: That’s right. What else?
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Young female voice: Well, you shouldn’t use matches.
Tom: Why not?
Young male voice: Many terrible fires start after an earthquake.
Young female voice: Yeah, and when the shaking stops, don’t go outside.
Tom: Exactly. A lot of people run to the store for food and water after an earthquake. But it’s not safe. It’s better to stay outside.
Optional Listening 3
Home Remedies
A long ago, when people were sick, they didn’t go to the doctor, and they didn’t buy medicine from the drugstore. Instead, they used home remedies—medicine made from things from home. Today, many people like to use home remedies because they are cheap and easy to use. Here are some old home remedies from the United States.
When you have sleeping problems.
·Don’t eat dinner lat at night. Have a small, light dinner early in the evening.
·Eat lettuce for dinner. It helps you feel calm.
·Eat raw onions to help you sleep.
When your ears hurts.
·Don’t eat very cold food, like ice cream.
·Put some salt in a bag, heat the bag, and put it into the side of your head.
·Put warm oil in your ear.
When you have a headache.
·Don’t eat very cold food, like ice cream.
·Lie down and close your eyes. Breathe calmly, and don’t think about anything.
·Put a hot cloth on your head, above your eyes.
When you have a stomach problem.
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·Eat a lot of yogurt to help your stomach work better.
·Drink tea made from the ginger, peppermint, or chamomile plants.
·Reduce alcohol, tea, and coffee.
Optional Listening 4
Student: I’m an 18-year-old high school student in Seoul. In eight months, I’m going to take the university entrance exam. To prepare, I’m studying six hours a day. I want to do well, but I’m really stressed these days. I can’t sleep. What can I do, Donna?
Donna: Your problem is a common one for many students around the world. Here are some tips to help you. First, don’t do too much. Make a study schedule for yourself, but don’t study too much in one day. You remember more by studying one hour each day for six days, than six hours in one day. Also, don’t study late at night, because we often forget information studied then. Second, take breaks and relax. You learn best when you study in two-hour blocks. Every two hours, take a break for 15 to 20 minutes. Go outside and walk. Exercise is a great way to reduce stress. It can also improve memory and help you sleep better t night. Third, eat well. Don’t eat or drink a lot of sugar and caffeine. Eat food high in vitamin B, for example, eggs, yogurt, green vegetables, tofu, and rice. These give you energy and help you think more clearly. Finally, get a study partner. A study partner can help you practice fro the test. When you’re worried about the exam, you can talk to your partner. This can reduce stress, too. Key:
OL1: A. 1. She’s energetic; B. 1. She’s energetic; 2. She has a good diet; 3. She exercises every day. 4. She’s a piano teacher.
OL2: A. How to survive an earthquake; B. 2, 4, 6
OL3: 1. A; 2. C; 3. B; 4. A
OL4: A. 1. The student is worried about a test. B. 1. in eight moths; 2. a little each day; 3. forget; 4. 2 hours; 5. vitamin B; 6. Talking.
OL5: 1. feel; 2. sore; 3. energy; 4. cold; 5. work too hard; 6. had a lot of things to do; 7. told him to relax; 8. make him feel better; 9. worked;10. in the end
Unit 8
Optional Listening 1
1. Transworld Air needs friendly international flight attendants to join our team! Please speak English and a second language fluently. Pay is $30,000 a year. To learn more, call us at 555-2234. 2．Do you like to play computer games? Do you want to work at home, and make $20 per hour? If
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you said “yes”, call us today at 555-6789. Please have experience using a PC and a Macintesh.
3. Sunnyside Elementary School needs a music teacher. Please play piano and guitar, and like working with young children. Pay is $24,000 a year. For more information, visit our website at www.sunnysideschool.com.
Optional Listening 2
Sam: So, what do you think, Lisa? Who should get the job---Ally or Carl?
Lisa: Well, they’re both OK… Ally is a hard worker.
Sam: And she’s on the swim team at her university. But does she have any experience teaching children?
Lisa: No, but she loves kids.
Sam: Hmmm… what about Carl? What’s he like?
Lisa: He’s friendly… and very serious about swimming.
Sam: Oh?
Lisa: Yeah, he coaches a swim team at a local high school.
Sam: Does he have any experience with little kids?
Lisa: No. His experience is mostly with teenagers.
Sam: Uh-huh
Lisa: So, who should we choose?
Sam: Hmmm… I don’t know…. Optional Listening 3
A. Now listen to Marisol’s voice message to her new key-pal through email. What can Marisol do? Check the correct answers in the chart
Dear Key-pal,
Hello! My name is Marisol Torres. I’m from Guadalajara, Mexico. I can speak Spanish, English, and a little French. Can you speak Spanish? I can teach you some words!
I love music. I can sing, and I can play the piano. I can also play the guitar and the violin, but not
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