【正文】 nd have a good sense of humor. Script 1. Hi! I‘m Michael. I‘m a 32 yearold white male, I‘m divorced, and I want to try again with the right lady. Like bodybuilding, rock music, dancing, and I like to party. I‘m looking for an attractive woman who likes the same things I do. And she‘s gotta be someone I can trust. 2. I‘m Anita, and I‘m a 34yearold, African American, single professional with a major corporation. I‘m also very involved with the environmental anization Greenpeace. I‘m looking for an African American, single professional man who already has his own life, but wants to share quality time. He has to be honest, above all else. 14 3. Hi! My name is Jack. I‘m a sensitive 28yearold guy. I‘m ready for someone who wants a lifetime mitment. I‘m into bodybuilding, movies and surfing! I have a great job with a good ine, so you don‘t have to be rich, just fun to be with. And you have to be able to cook. 4. My name is Cora, and I‘m a single Chinese American woman. I‘m in my midtwenties. If you love long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners, and intelligent conversation, I‘d like to meet you. I want a man who es from a good family, likes to read, and has a good sense of humor. Real World Listening 1. Predict Answers He‘s handsome. He‘s so funny. Get the main idea Answers He‘s handsome. He looks like a Greek statue. His clothes are fashionable. He‘s sweet and funny. He‘s easy to be with. Script Amy: I know I have a picture of Luis around here somewhere. Oh, here it is. Erika: wow! He‘s so handsome! He looks like a Greek statue. Amy: Yeah, he is very attractive. But I didn‘t think so when I first met him. Erika: You didn‘t? Amy: No. You know what I noticed when I first met him? He has really hairy hands. Erika: What? Amy: Yeah. His hands are just really hairy. Plus, his clothes were way more fashionable than I usually like. He just wasn‘t my type. And on top of all that, he was shorter than me. Erika: So how e you went out with him? Amy: Well, he was just really sweet and funny and I was so fortable just hanging out with him. And the first time we went out he just swept me away with his personality. Erika: Really, how? Amy: He was just really easy to talk to. Erika: But still, if all those things bothered you, about his hands and all… Amy: well, you know, none of that was important once I got to know him more. His personality and the way we got along just made it clear to me that he is ―the one.‖ Erika: So, when‘s the big day? 15 Unit7 One Big Happy Family Vocabulary Task Answers/Script A My husband got transferred across the country. My son is feeling kind of bummed out. B I never get to say what goes on in my own house. I got stuck with taking care of the twin brats while Mom works late. It‘s like a zoo around here. C My husband can‘t get around by himself anymore. His weight is causing him trouble with his legs. My son and daughterinlaw had to move back home to help out. We have no one else we can turn to. Listening Task 1) First Listening Answers Jeanne[Fred] [Lily]Simon Gloria[Lyle]…Sharon Kristy Shawna Marty [Eddie] 2) Second Listening Answers 1. [Fred] It‘s nice having Gloria here to help with Jeanne. 2. [Lyle] Gloria and I have been together for 12 years. She is always trying to help out her family. 3. [Lily] Gloria is so sweet to us. She‘s going to take care of Kristy and Shawna until we get settled in Florida. 4. [Eddie] Gloria is my stepmom. I don‘t know how she can handle taking care of all these people. It seems like everyone depends on her. Script 1. Hi, I‘m Fred. About four years ago, Je。 know, an old man ,80 years old , still flirting. Steve: Uh huh… Kara: So, today when I got home, he came up to me, gave me a hug… Steve: Yeah, so what…? Kara: And then, he kissed me on the cheek…! Steve: Oh no! Well, maybe you remind him of his granddaughter. Kara: Well, yeah, but don39。s the old man, too. He is such a flirt, and I39。m 17 again! Steve: Would you rather have loud neighbors who kept you up all night? Kara: Well, it39。mon, you could have it much worse. Kara: And, every time I go out she leans out the door to ask where I am going. It39。s nice to feel that people are concerned when you live alone. Steve: Yeah, it is nice. Kara: Now, though, she es every day… sometimes more than once! She always brings me homemade soup… Steve: Homemade soup! That is so great! I wish someone cooked for me. Kara: Sure, having some homecooked food is a treat, but she sits and watches me to make sure I eat it! Last time, I had just eaten dinner when she came over and insisted that I finish a whole bowl. She wouldn39。t respect her privacy. 2. Get the main idea Answer Things that bother Kara: Mrs. Johnson visits Kara too often. Mrs. Johnson watches her while she eats. Mrs. Johnson wants to know where she is going. Mr. Johnson tries to hug and kiss her all the time. Script Kara: Steve, remember the older couple that I rent my apartment from? Steve: Yeah? Kara: Well, the woman has been ing up to see how I39。s different… B: I don39。ll suddenly e in, without knocking, and pretend to be looking for something, just to check up on me . I wish I could move out! B: What a bummer. 4. A: Harry, have you been listening to my CDs again?! B: Alice! What39。s probably just curious. A: It39。t give me any space. B: What do you mean? A: I mean, I feel like she39。s just that some of the rules are so strict. Like, we have to be back in the building by a 10 . curfew. A: Yeah, that sure sounds like dorm life! B: And we can39。s yo ur first week away at school? B: Well, I have to say that dormitory living has some major negatives. A: What? Like having to share the bathroom with a lot of people? B: Actually, that39。s living with other people. A: Yeah, she39。s