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Sophie: Hey, Shirley. The party has been wonderful. My husband and my children have enjoyed it very much, and me too.

Shirley: I’ve said you will enjoy your life here!

Sophie: I surely will. By the way, is the party like this held every weekend in our neighborhood?

Shirley: Oh, I’ve forgotten to tell you. The party is held every other week. And every family gives their own performance each time.

Sophie: My children would like that; they like dancing very much.

Shirley: That’s good!

Sophie: Look! Who is that guy on the stage?

Shirley: Oh, my God! That’s my husband, Benjamin.

Sophie: Really?

Shirley: He likes American Idol very much, and he always imitates the contestant at home. I can’t believe he got on the stage himself.

Sophie: He performs very well. He is so funny!

Shirley: OK, just ignore him. I’ve noticed there are lots of exercise facilities in our community. After dinner you can go there for a walk with your family!

Sophie: OK, that’s perfect! By the way, is there any playground in our neighborhood?

Shirley: Yes, there is one behind our building. And you can play tennis there. But if you want to play tennis there, they will change you 30 Yuan per hour.

Sophie: OK, got it! Thank you so much. You have helped me a lot!

Shirley: You are welcome! We are neighbors!

聽看學

索菲：你好，雪莉。晚會太棒了。我丈夫和孩子都非常喜歡，當然我自己也非常喜歡。

雪莉：我說過你會喜歡這兒的生活的。

索菲：一定。對了，我們小區(qū)每個星期都會有這樣的晚會嗎?

雪莉：噢，我忘記告訴你了。晚會每隔一個星期開一次，而且每個家庭都要表演節(jié)目。

索菲：我的孩子們會喜歡的，他們非常喜歡跳舞。

雪莉：那太好了!

索菲：看那邊，舞臺上的那個人是誰啊?

雪莉：噢，天哪!那是我的丈夫，本杰明。

索菲：真的嗎?

雪莉：他非常喜歡看《美國偶像》這個節(jié)目，他經常在家模仿那些參賽選手。真不敢相信他居然自己上舞臺了。

索菲：他表演得非常好，他非常有趣!

雪莉：好了，別理他。我留意到我們小區(qū)里有很多健身設施，吃完晚飯你可以和家人去那里散步。

索菲：那太好了。對了，我們小區(qū)里有運動場嗎?

雪莉：有啊，在我們那棟樓后面就有一個。你可以在那里打網球，但不是免費的，一小時30元。

索菲：好的，我知道了!謝謝你給了我那么多的幫助。

雪莉：不用謝!我們是鄰居啊!

Recitation 經典背誦

Sophie: Today’s evening party is wonderful. I also met Shirley’s husband. His name is Benjamin. He is very funny. Shirley told me that he likes the American Idol very much, and always imitates the competitor at home. Shirley told me that there is a square in our community, and I can play tennis with my husband, but that is not for free. I have to apply for a card.

生詞小結

imitate vt. 模仿

ignore vt. 忽略，忽視

contestant n. 參賽選手

facility n. 設施

語素 Material

Property Management in America

In America, the property management will employ a full time maintenance team, from electricians, plumbers, and carpenters, to landscape professionals. They will be positioned to address their clients’ needs, from fixing a leaking faucet, to a complete interior renovation. They will be prepared an ready to respond.

美國物業(yè)

在美國，物業(yè)管理機構會雇用全職的維修組，從電路維修工、管道工人、木工到專業(yè)景觀設計人員。他們會滿足業(yè)主的需求，從修理漏水的水龍頭，到徹底的內部裝修。他們會做好準備，隨時待命。

How to Choose a Gift for Your Friend?

Friends are the buds of friendship. Treasure them and bind them closer with an occasional present. When choosing a gift, first, you should know her or his interest; second, you should make a budget; third, you should wrap it and tie it up with a ribbon, and also you’d better include a note or a card. The most important of all, you should give it to your friend directly.

怎樣為朋友挑選禮物?

朋友是友誼的萌芽。你應該珍視你的朋友，并時不時送給他們一兩件禮物以拉進距離。當你挑選禮物時，首先你得清楚她或他的喜好;其次，你得做一個預算;然后你應該包裝禮物，并綁上絲帶，最好是放一張便條或者是卡片在里面。最重要的是，你應該將禮物直接送給你的朋友。