大城市小世界 Series 2 Episode 7 - Alone For Christmas?

 　　Before you listen

　　We suggest you do the vocabulary activity below before you listen. Then listen to the episode¹ and do the first task to check your understanding. Finally, practise some vocabulary and grammar.

　　Match the words and phrases in the boxes to the definitions.

　　1.speciality²

　　2.course

　　3.festival

　　4.candle

　　5.nephew

　　6.present

　　7.invent

　　8.excuse

　　Definitions:

　　a.The son of one’s sister or brother

　　b.A celebration, often official

　　c.A reason you give why you did something wrong

　　d.Something that is special or specific to a place, organisation³, etc

　　e.A part of a meal served separately from the other parts

　　f.A light source made from wax, used before electricity

　　g.Something given as a treat or gift

　　h.Create or design something new

　　Now, listen to episode 7.

　　Our friends are staying here for Christmas. Find out if they are spending this festive⁴ season alone. Written by Chris Rose.

　　Comprehension Task

　　Look at the list of Christmas things. Tick the boxes next to the ones mentioned in the episode.

　　Christmas Item

　　Mentioned in the episode?

　　1Christmas presents

　　2Christmas cards

　　3Christmas cake

　　4Christmas pudding

　　5Christmas tree

　　6Christmas dinner

　　7Christmas crackers⁵

　　8Father Christmas

　　Comprehension Task 2

　　tence.

　　2. Johnny likes Christmas in China / London.

　　3. Magda is / isn’t going to Poland f

　　1. Fadi wants Tony to open the café on Christm

　　4. Joe is Olivia’s cousin / nephew.

　　5. Tony refuses / offers to wash the di

　　Vocabulary Task

　　Complete the words below by checking the hints.

　　1.decorat_ _ _ _  (things that are put on or around something to make it

　　2.car_ _     (a song that is usually sung at Christmas) 3. rein_ _ _ _   (the animals that pull the Christmas sleigh)

　　4. ca_ _      (it is made of paper and inside it is usually printed

　　5. can_ _ _    (it produces light when it burns) 6. pre_ _ _ _  (the same as gift)

　　7. tur_ _ _     (a type of bird which is usually cooked and eaten during Christ

　　8. ho_ _ _     (a small evergreen⁶ tree with shiny leaves and small red fruit)

　　9. pud _ _ _ _   (a dessert which is eaten at the end of a meal du

　　Grammar Task

　　staying

　　going

　　trying

　　doing washing

　　1. What are you __________ for

　　2. I can stop __________ now.

　　3. The café is __________ open!

　　4. I love __________ new things!

　　5. Aren’t you __________ back to visit your fam

　　Audio Script

　　Fadi:   What a fantastic Christmas present!Did someone say “present”? I love

　　presents... I just mean the café staying open –

　　early Christmas present!

　　presents...

　　Fadi:   Come on, it’s only a few days now!

　　worrying

　　Tony:   What? Come on Tony! Even you must be

　　open!

　　Fadi:   Our campaign was successful!

　　Tony:   Yeah... erm, thanks everybody!

　　Christmas?

　　my family... Yeah, me too - it’d be great to spend

　　the whole family... Yeah, it’d be greaChristmas with you... er, I mean,

　　everyone here...

　　Olivia:  Oh, yeah, erm... hmmm.

　　Fadi:   Tell you what – let’s invent an exc

　　Olivia: An excuse? How do you mean?

　　hours... come and have dinner hereHere? I don’t think the café will be

　　open on Christmas day... We can persuade Tony to open – just for us

　　too...

　　bring Joe...

　　Fadi:  Oh no! Joe, your

　　I’d forgotten about him...  Hi Johnny!

　　Johnny:  Hello everyone! We were just talking about Christmas...  Of course, I’ve come back just in time for Christma

　　love Christmas here in London... We don’t really celebrate Christmas in China, but I love it here – lots of food,

　　:  I love Christmas too, but Christmas Poland isthis year...

　　Sarah:  Aren’t you going back to visit your   family? You uPoland.

　　MagdaI wanted to go, but I couPlane tickets are so expensive at this

　　time of year. (sighs) So,

　　our own for Christm

　　Carlos:  Me too – there’s no way I can go bato Brazil! That’s a long way.

　　Carlos:  I’ve got an idea – if Fadi and Oliviacan ask Tony to open the café, I’ll cook a proper Christmas dinner for

　　everyone! I love cooking.

　　Magda:  Good i

　　twelve-course meal at Christmas!Twelve courses! Wow, that’s a lotIt is...

　　Carlos:  I’ll try and make some traditional Polish food for you Magda... and perhaps something special for you too, Sarah... I’d like that

　　Sarah:  That’s very kind

　　Chinese food for me! It’s difficult... make one of your own specialities⁸ – I love trying new things!

　　Carlos: OK, you’re on! This sounds like a part

　　about you? What are you doing for Christmas?

　　Harry⁹:  Well, I’ve only got my mum, so I guess I’ll be with her.

　　Bindyu:  It’d be nice to have Christmas dinner with you...

　　Harry:  Yeah, it would... don’t you have to be

　　with your family... We don’t really celebrate Christmas...

　　Olivia:  Don’t forget it’s a religious festival!

　　Harry:  Of course, yeah, I know theveryone can enjoy Christmas!

　　Olivia:  Well, why don’t you two try and join

　　us....

　　Harry:  I’ll see what we can do....

　　CarlosThere is a problem though... What’s that?

　　Carlos: Nobody has asked Tony...

　　Fadi:  Oh, erm, yeah... Go on Olivia – you

　　ask him...

　　Olivia:  Why me

　　Fadi:  You’re the best at that kind of thing..

　　Olivia:  OK, OK

　　Tony:   Yeah? What are you doing for

　　Tony:   Why?

　　Olivia:  We wanted to

　　Christmas with us! Well... well, th

　　thank y

　　Olivia:  Just one thin

　　Tony:   What’s that? Erm, we’d like to ha

　　dinner

　　Tony:   Here? Yes. Here!

　　y:  Hmm... OK, but I’m not washing the

　　dishes afterwards! Deal!

　　Johnny:  This is goin

　　party ever!

　　(sounds of eating

　　Carlos:  So here it is! Some Brazspecialties – this is papa

　　Magda:  Mmmm...

　　Carlos:  This is cassava...

　　Harry:  Delicious...

　　Carlos: And capirinha to drink!

　　Cheers! Hap⁷

　　Harry And I’ve brought my mum’s Christmas pudding!

　　Sarah:  Euurrgghh!

　　Olivia:  No, you must try it! It's d

　　(crashing noise)

　　All:    What’s going on! What’s happened?

　　JohnnyIt’s all dark!

　　Fadi:   I can’t see a

　　Olivia:  Joe! What have you done?

　　Harry:  What’s happ

　　Tony:   He’s broken the lights! That little...

　　All:    Oh no!

　　Bindyu:  Never mind – let’s light candles!!

　　Olivia:  Good idea!

　　Fadi:   Wow, yeah, this is rea

　　Olivia:  Isn’t it! Jo

　　Fadi:   It’s great to be with you Olivia... Erm, yeah, you too...

　　Bindyu:  Yes, very romantic...

　　Harry:  Great... Everybody thinks it’s romantic... I

　　hope y

　　Sarah:  Erm, yes, I suppose

　　Answers

      

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1 episode   

n.（作品的一段）情节，插曲，系列事件中之一

参考例句：

• The episode was a huge embarrassment for all concerned.这段小插曲令所有有关人员都感到非常尴尬。
• This episode remains sharply engraved on my mind.这段经历至今仍深深地铭刻在我的心中。

2 speciality   

n.专业，专长，名产，特产

参考例句：

• Silk is the speciality of this village.丝绸是这村子的特产。
• His speciality is English literature.他的专业是英国文学。

3 organisation   

n.组织，安排，团体，有机休

参考例句：

• The method of his organisation work is worth commending.他的组织工作的方法值得称道。
• His application for membership of the organisation was rejected.他想要加入该组织的申请遭到了拒绝。

4 festive   

adj.欢宴的，节日的

参考例句：

• It was Christmas and everyone was in festive mood.当时是圣诞节，每个人都沉浸在节日的欢乐中。
• We all wore festive costumes to the ball.我们都穿着节日的盛装前去参加舞会。

5 crackers   

adj.精神错乱的，癫狂的n.爆竹( cracker的名词复数 )；薄脆饼干；（认为）十分愉快的事；迷人的姑娘

参考例句：

• That noise is driving me crackers. 那噪声闹得我简直要疯了。
• We served some crackers and cheese as an appetiser. 我们上了些饼干和奶酪作为开胃品。 来自《简明英汉词典》

6 evergreen   

n.常青树；adj.四季常青的

参考例句：

• Some trees are evergreen;they are called evergreen.有的树是常青的，被叫做常青树。
• There is a small evergreen shrub on the hillside.山腰上有一小块常绿灌木丛。

7 hap   

n.运气；v.偶然发生

参考例句：

• Some have the hap,some stick in the gap.有的人走运, 有的人倒霉。
• May your son be blessed by hap and happiness.愿你儿子走运幸福。

8 specialities   

n.专门研究( speciality的名词复数 )；专业；特制品；特产

参考例句：

• The restaurant's specialities are fried clams. 这个餐厅的特色菜是炸蚌。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The department offers four specialities. 这个系有四个专业。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

9 harry   

vt.掠夺，蹂躏，使苦恼

参考例句：

• Today,people feel more hurried and harried.今天，人们感到更加忙碌和苦恼。
• Obama harried business by Healthcare Reform plan.奥巴马用医改掠夺了商界。