【正文】 A: Ken? Ken Mackney, is that you?B: Uh, yeah, I’m Ken Mackney.A: It’s me. Barry Simmons. You know, Mr. Jones’s calculus class, senior year?B: Um, so, how’s it going? What are you up to these days?A: I’m pretty busy. I’m working as an accountant in the city.B: Oh, that’s great! It sounds like you really put your math skills to good use.A: Yeah. And I got married last fall. Hey, you might actually know my wife, Tina Chan, Jason Chan’s little sister?B: Tina. Is she the one who went to Harvard Medical School?A: No, that was Lisa Fong. Tina went to art school.B: Oh! Well, I guess you and Tina are a good match, then, you were always into art, too, weren’t you?A: No, not really, that’s my brother tom you are thinking of, you don’t remember very much from high school, do you?B: No, I guess not! It’s been a long time!4:A: hi, Kate, it’s me, Cindy Lohan, you remember me , don’t you?B: Cindy, Cindy. I can’t seem to place the name. Oh, my gosh, yes! I do remember you! But…A: But what?B: Well, it’s just that you don’t look like the freespirited Cindy I remember. You look so, so normal.A: Normal? I guess you’re referring to my hair?B: Yeah. I mean, you’re just a regular brunette now. When I knew you, you always had your hair dyed some interesting color. Blue one day, pink the next.A: Well, I’m a lawyer now. Most judges have a thing against pink hair, so…B: I can see your sense of humor hasn’t changed much!Unit 2 Identity, my gosh. You won’t believe this.What? What happened, Katie (Kate)?You know that guy Brett, from the football team?Oh, yeah, the big dumb jock. What did he do this time?He gave me a poem.A poem?I mean, it’s beautiful! It’s romantic and it’s full of imagery. I just couldn’t believe it camefrom him.You got that right. I didn’t even think he could read.I just found out he plays two musical instruments and speaks French fluently! Hmm, well, maybe there’s more to Brett than meets the eye.2:Hey, Jeff(Jeffrey), I didn’t know you took dance lessons.What? How did you know that?Your girlfriend showed me some pictures of your dancing.Man, I told her not to show those to people.Aw (used to express sympathy, disgust, or disbelief), e on (hurry, disagreement). Actually,I think it’s pretty cool. I wish there were something I felt that passionate about. Realy, you know I love to dance, but I don’t tell my friends about it.Dancing is a private thing for me. It’s just something I do for myself.3：Hey, Kayla. Can I borrow your notes from today’s math class?Yeah, sure, just make sure to give them back to me before my band plays tonight. I need time to study.Did you say your band? Yeah. I’m in a band called Rock Hard. I play the drums (instrument played by beating with the hands or sticks鼓).You’re kidding. You play the drums for a rock band? I never would’ve guessed.Why? Cause I’m a straight A student? Yeah, I mean you’re the one everyone es to for math help. I just assumed you were a …A nerd?Well, I don’t know about that.Don’t worry. I’m not offended (no offenceas weak as a cat (=as weak as water)). I’m a nerd. But who says nerds can’t play drums?Unit 3 Advice1 A: So, Amy, how many kids do you and Tom have?B: Uh, kids, none, Not yet.A: Not yet? Did you say ”not yet”? Hey, are you and Tom keeping score here or what? You must be,what,35 by now. Clock’s a ’tickin’. Ticktock, ticktock, you know?B: Yeah, I think we’re aware of all that, but it’s kind of plicated. We’ve got our careers right now, and……A: Complicated? You think you’re the only people who are trying to juggle careers and family?B: No, no. I’m sure we’re not. Just, it’s kind of a personal thingA: So, Jerry, have you thought about where you’re going to live after you graduate in June?B: Uh, yeah. I think I’m going to move back in with my folks, save a little money, you know.A: Your folks ?You gotta be kidding !Don’t you think it’s time to leave the nest?B:Uh, yeah, I guess. But it’s not like it’s gonna be forever. Just until I can save up enough money to…A:I gotta say, man, I think it’s a mistake.B: Well, I’ve thought about it a lot, and I really think it’s the best decision for me right now.A: But you need to go out on your own ,get your own place ,find yourself. Your parents are just going to get in the way.B: Well, you know, I’m not the only one moving back home after college. Seems like half the people I know are doing it.A: Excuse me ,ma’am.B: Yes?A: Your son’s tantrum is disturbing everyone in the store.B:I know, I know. I’m trying to calm him down. Bobby, please be I little good boy for Mommy. I’ll give you a nice ,yummy cookie if you stop crying.A: If you ask me, what’s your son needs is a little good oldfashioned discipline. A nice spanking will do the job! You know what they say: Spare the rod and spoil the child!B: Listen. How I raise my son is none of your business. We don’t believe in using physic