大城市小世界 Series 3 Episode 5 - Environmental Issues

 　　Introduction

　　This support pack accompanies:

　　Big City Small World – Series 3 Episode¹ 5

　　This support pack contains the following materials:

　　1. Before you listen: Vocabulary match up

　　2. Audio³ script⁴

　　3. Comprehension Task

　　4. Comprehension Task 2: Match the Speakers

　　5. Vocabulary Task: Wordsearch

　　6. Grammar: Question Forms

　　Before you listen

　　We suggest you do the vocabulary activity below before you listen. Then listen to the episode and

　　do the first task to check your understanding. Finally, practise some vocabulary and grammar.

　　Match the words and phrases in the boxes to their definitions⁵.

      

　　Definitions:

　　1. Move from place to place.

　　2. To take control of something.

　　3. The London underground/subway system.

　　4. Cars and other vehicles on the road.

　　5. Not wanting to do any work.

　　6. The field where football is played.

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　　Big City Small World S3 E5 – Environmental Issues

　　Transcript⁶

　　Harry⁷: Hey there!

　　Olivia: Hi, Harry, come and have a seat!

　　Harry: OK – I’ll just get a coffee. Hang on ...

　　Where’s Tony?

　　Magda: He’s off sick.

　　Olivia: And you’ll notice that there’s a new chef

　　in here!

　　Harry: Carlos! What’s he doing working here?

　　Magda: He’s taken over while Tony’s away.

　　Harry: Well, good on him – he’s always wanted

　　his own restaurant! I guess this café will have to

　　do for now.

　　Olivia: Yeah. It’s good experience for him!

　　Harry: Carlos! Hey, Carlos! Could I have a

　　coffee, mate²?

　　Harry: Carlos? Hello!? ... Well, I hope he’s a

　　good chef, because he’s a terrible waiter!

　　Olivia: Oh, go on. Give him a break!

　　Magda: Yeah – it’s really busy in here right now.

　　Be patient!

　　Harry: Busy? Yeah – tell me about it!

　　Everywhere is today – I couldn’t find anywhere

　　to park my car. I had to leave it miles away.

　　Olivia: Park your car? I thought you took your

　　bike everywhere!

　　Harry: Well, I used to, but sometimes it’s just

　　easier to drive, isn’t it?

　　Magda: Lazy!

　　Harry: I’m not lazy! I do lots of sport – play

　　football every week.

　　Olivia: Do you drive to the football pitch?

　　Harry: Erm, yeah … Usually ...

　　Olivia: You should use your bike more often. It’s

　　better for you, and for the environment!

　　Johnny: Hello, all! Hey, is that Carlos behind the

　　counter?

　　All: Yes, it is.

　　Johnny: What’s he doing there?

　　Olivia: Long story!

　　Johnny: Blimey ... Have you seen the traffic out

　　there?

　　Olivia: Not you as well?!

　　Johnny: Me what?

　　Olivia: Driving!

　　Johnny: Of course I drive. How else would I get

　　around?

　　Magda: I always use public transport. It’s very

　　good here in London, even if it’s quite expensive.

　　Olivia: Not as expensive as a car.

　　Harry: That’s true.

　　Olivia: You should all cycle more!

　　Johnny: I’m not cycling. It’s tiring, and

　　dangerous!

　　Harry: And the weather here is terrible – cycling

　　in the rain isn’t any fun!

　　Magda: That’s true. That’s why I get the tube or

　　the bus.

　　Olivia: Well, I think you should all think about

　　your health and the future of the planet⁸!

　　Harry: Yeah, yeah, yeah ... whatever ...

　　Olivia: It’s important! Cars make so much

　　pollution!

　　Magda: Yeah – Olivia’s right!

　　Johnny: Scientists are finding⁹ ways to stop

　　pollution – that’s their job.

　　Olivia: Maybe, but we should all help to help the

　　planet!

　　Harry: I don’t know about the planet. I just think

　　right now we should try to help Carlos!

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　　Big City Small World S3 E5 – Environmental Issues

　　Comprehension Task 1

　　Decide whether these statements are true or false.

　　1. Tony isn’t at work because he is ill.

　　2. Harry has cycled in to the café.

　　3. Harry plays football every day.

　　4. Johnny drives everywhere.

　　5. Magda thinks the public transport in London is good.

　　6. Johnny thinks cycling is safe in London.

　　7. Olivia is concerned about the planet.

　　8. Carlos is not very busy.

　　Comprehension Task 2

　　What are they thinking? Listen again, and see if you can match the thoughts with the characters

　　who are thinking them.

　　Magda Harry Johnny Carlos

　　Magda Harry Johnny Olivia

　　1. ______: "Phew! I'm really busy!"

　　2. ______ : "Public transport in London is a bit expensive but very good!"

　　3. ______: "I think saving¹⁰ the planet is really important – I wish people would try harder!"

　　4. ______ : "I could use my bike to go to football ... but driving to the pitch is much easier."

　　5. ______ : "I don't want to cycle – it's dangerous!"

　　6. ______ : "I wish London had more parking spaces."

　　7. ______ : "I like taking the bus or tube because the weather in London is so bad."

　　8. ______ : "It's not my job to stop pollution – I'll leave it to scientists."

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　　Big City Small World S3 E5 – Environmental Issues

　　Vocabulary Task

　　What vehicles do these definitions describe?

　　1. A vehicle with two wheels and no engine: ______

　　2. A car with a driver whom you pay to take you somewhere: _______

　　3. A two wheeled vehicle with an engine: ______

　　4. A large passenger vehicle with many seats which travels in the city: ______

　　5. A large passenger vehicle with many seats which travels long distances on the road:

　　______

　　6. A vehicle which has wings for air travel: ______

　　7. A train system which works¹¹ in the city, often underground: ______

　　8. A vehicle which travels on rails, often between cities: ______

　　Grammar Task

　　Choose the best verb form.

　　You may need the base verb, used on its own or with will or should.

　　You may need verb-ing, used as a noun¹² or to complete a verb form like the present continuous¹³.

　　You may need to + verb, used after some verbs.

　　1. I’ll just ______ a coffee.

　　a) get b) getting c) to get

　　2. What’s he doing ______ here?

　　a) work b) working c) to work

　　3. I guess this café will have _____ for now.

　　a) do b) doing c) to do

　　4. I couldn’t find anywhere _______ my car.

　　a) park b) parking c) to park

　　5. You should all _______ more!

　　a) cycle b) cycling c) to cycle

　　6. I always _______ public transport.

　　a) use b) using c) to use

　　7. _______ in the rain isn’t any fun!

　　a) cycle b) cycling c) to cycle

　　8. Scientists are _______ ways to stop pollution.

　　a) find b) finding c) to find

　　 Answers

       Pre-listening: 1. b; 2. a; 3. f; 4. e; 5. e; 6. d Comprehension Task 1: 1. T; 2. F; 3. F; 4. T; 5. T; 6. F; 7. T; 8. F Comprehension Task 2: 1. Carlos; 2. Magda; 3. Olivia; 4. Harry; 5. Johnny; 6. Harry; 7. Magda; 8. Johnny Vocabulary: 1. Bike (bicycle); 2. Taxi (cab); 3.

　　Motorcycle (or scooter); 4. Bus;

　　5. Coach; 6. Aeroplane (plane);

　　7. Subway; 8. Train

　　Grammar:

　　1. a; 2. b; 3. c; 4. c; 5. a; 6. a; 7.

　　b; 8. b

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 mate   

n.伙伴，同事；配偶；大副；v.(使)交配

参考例句：

• Where is the mate to this glove?这副手套的另一只在哪儿？
• She has been a faithful mate to him.她一直是他忠实的配偶。

3 audio   

n./adj.音频(响)(的)；声音(的)，听觉(的)

参考例句：

• Often,the meeting is recorded on audio or video media for later reference.通常这种会议会以视频或者音频形式记录下来，供以后查阅。
• You don't even have to pay for audio programs.你大可不必为自己听这些节目付费。

4 script   

n.剧本，广播稿；文字体系；笔迹，手迹

参考例句：

• It's easy to identify his script.他的笔迹容易辨认。
• The script is massaged into final form.这篇稿子经过修改已定稿。

5 definitions   

定义( definition的名词复数 )； 规定； 清晰（度）； 解释

参考例句：

• Write clear definitions in order to avoid ambiguity. 释义要写清楚以免产生歧义。
• Definitions in this dictionary are printed in roman type. 这本词典里的释义是用罗马体印刷的。

6 transcript   

n.抄本，誊本，副本，肄业证书

参考例句：

• A transcript of the tapes was presented as evidence in court.一份录音带的文字本作为证据被呈交法庭。
• They wouldn't let me have a transcript of the interview.他们拒绝给我一份采访的文字整理稿。

7 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。

8 planet   

n.行星

参考例句：

• Neptune is the furthest planet from the sun. 海王星是离太阳最远的行星。
• Rubbish, however, is only part of the problem of polluting our planet. 然而, 垃圾只是我们这个星球的污染问题的一个方面。

9 finding   

n.发现，发现物；调查的结果

参考例句：

• The finding makes some sense.该发现具有一定的意义。
• That's an encouraging finding.这是一个鼓舞人心的发现。

10 saving   

n.节省，节约；[pl.]储蓄金，存款

参考例句：

• Energy saving is term strategic policy of our country.节约能源是我国长期的战略国策。
• Old-fashioned housewives were usually very saving.旧时的家庭主妇通常都很节俭。

11 works   

n.作品，著作；工厂，活动部件，机件

参考例句：

• We expect writers to produce more and better works.我们期望作家们写出更多更好的作品。
• The novel is regarded as one of the classic works.这篇小说被公认为是最优秀的作品之一。

12 noun   

n.名词

参考例句：

• What kind of noun is this?这是哪类名词？
• This word is a collective noun.这个词是个集体名词。

13 continuous   

adj.继续的，连续的，持续的，延伸的

参考例句：

• She finally got in after 10 years'continuous effort.坚持不懈地努力了十年后，她终于当选了。
• We must be continuous to study.我们必须不断学习。