【正文】 hat’s good to hear!Spokesperson: Yes, but that doesn’t mean people don’t have to be careful。 and you’ll find New Yorkers are really very friendly.Interviewer: Yes, I agree. We are!Spokesperson: Uhhuh.Interviewer: Is there any other advice you can give visitors to the Big Apple?Spokesperson: Well, another thing to remember is not to leave anything valuable in your car if you have one. Don’t leave suitcases on the back seat where people can see them, and it’s better not to even leave them in the truck. Most cars are very easy to get into, so it’s not worth the risk. But most people have a great time when they e to New York. And you will, too, if you use your mon sense.Unit 6 Sure. No problem!Conversation 2A Making requests Mr. Field: Jason…Jason! Turn down the TV a little, please.Jason: Oh, but it’s my favorite program!Mr. Field: I know. But it’s very loud.Jason: OK, I’ll turn it down.Mr. Field: That’s better, Thanks.Mrs. Field: Lisa, please pick up your things. They’re all over the living room floor.Lisa: In a minute, Mom, I’m on the phone.Mrs. Field: OK. But do it as soon as you hang up.Lisa: Sure. No, problem!Mrs. Field: Goodness! Were we like this when we were kids?Mr. Field: Definitely!Conversation 2B Making requests Jason: Have you notice how forgetful Dad is getting? He’s always forgetting where his car keys are. It drives me crazy.Lisa: And he can never find his glasses either.Jason: I know.Lisa: You know what drives me crazy about Mom?Jason: What?Lisa: Those awful talk shows she watches on TV. She just loves them.Jason: Yeah, I think she watches them for hours every day.Lisa: Oh, well. I guess they’re just getting old. I hope I never get like that.Jason: Me, too. Hey, let’s go and play a video game.Lisa: Great idea. By the way, have you seen my glasses anywhere?Listening 6 Excuses, excuses! 1.Mom: James, please turn that down.... James!James: Yes, Mom?Mom: Turn that down. It’s much too loud.James: Sorry, Mom. I had it turned up because I wanted to hear the game.2.Dad: Molly, put the groceries away, please. There’s ice cream in one of the bags.Molly: I can’t right now, Dad. I’m doing my homework.3.Mom: What’s this? .... James!James: Yeah, Mom?Mom: Why are there all these wet towels on the bathroom floor? Please pick them up and hang them up to dry.James: Gosh, I’m really sorry, Mom. I forgot all about them.4.Dad: Justin, e help me. We need to wash these dishes before your mother gets home.Justin: Oh, Dad. I’d like to help, but I have to call Laurie. It’s really important.5Dad1: Aimee, I think the dog is trying to tell you something!Aimee: Well, I can’t possibly take him out right now. I’m doing my nails.Conversation 7 AGeorge: Hi. I’m your new neighbor, George Rivera. I live next door.Stephanie: Oh, hi. I’m Stephanie Lee.George: So, you just moved in? Do you need anything?Stephanie: Not right now. But thanks.George: Well, let me know if you do. Um, by the way, would you mind turning your stereo down? The walls are really thin, so the sound goes right through to my apartment.Stephanie: Oh, I’m sorry! I didn’t realize that. I’ll make sure to keep the volume down. Oh, by the way, is there a good Italian restaurant in the neighborhood?George: Yeah. There’s a great one a couple of blocks from here. Try their lasagna. It’s delicious!Apologies 81.Man1: Hello, I’m sorry to bother you, but I think your car is parked in my space downstairsWoman1: Really?Man1: Yes. Do you drive a blue Honda?Woman1: Yes. I do.Man1: Well, there’s a blue Honda parked in space 13 – and that’s my space.Woman1: Oh, I’m so sorry. My son must have put it in the wrong space. Ours is the one right next to yours – number 12. Let me get my keys, and I’ll go right down and move the car.Man1: Thanks.Woman1: And I’ll make sure my son doesn’t do it again.Man1: I appreciate it.2.Man2: Gee, Bob, you’re really late. You said you’d be here at six, and look at the time. It’s almost six thirty!Man3: I’m really sorry. Tell you what: I’ll pay for dinner.Man2: Oh, it’s all right. You don’t have to do that.Man3: No, I want to pay. You had to wait for me almost half an hour.Man2: Well, hey, OK – if you insist. Thanks!3Man4: Hi, Sally. What happened to you on Sunday?Woman2: Sunday? What do you mean?Man4: You don’t remember? I had a party, and I invited you.Woman2: Oh, gosh. Of course you did and I pletely forgot about it. Sorry. How, did the party go, anyway?Man4: It was great, but we missed you.Woman2: Gee, now I really feel bad!Unit8 Let’s celebrate!Conversation 3 ALeo: Did you know next week is Halloween? It’s on October31Natasha: So what do you do on Halloween? We don’t have that holiday in Russia.Leo: Well, it’s a day when kids dress up in masks and costumes. They knock on people’s doors and ask for candy by saying the words “Trick or treat!”Natasha: Hmm. Sounds interesting!Leo: But it’s not just for kids. Lots of people have costume parties. Hey…my friend Pete is having a party. Would you like to go?Natasha: Sure. I’d love to.Conversation 3 BNatasha: So are we going to wear costumes to the party?Leo: Of course. That’s half the fun. Last year I rented this great Dracula costume, and this year I am going as a clown.Natasha: A clown? Yes, you would make a good clown.Leo: Hey!Natasha: Oh, I’m just kidding. What about me? What kind of costume should I wear?Leo: Why don’t you go as a witch? I saw a terrific witch outfit at the costume store.Natasha: A witch… yeah, that’s a good idea. So after I scare people, you can make them laugh.Conversation 8 AJill: You look beautiful in that kimono, Mari. Is this your wedding photo?Mari: Yes, it is.Jill: Do most Japanese women wear kimonos when they get married?Mari: Yes, many of them do