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北京开放大学大学英语（2)
Scan the article and complete the chart below.
Okinawa Centenarians
What they eat
What they drink
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How they exercise
How they relax
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Match a clause on the left with one on the right to make sentences about a typical day. Use each answer only once.
1. After I eat breakfast,
2. Before I leave the house,
3. I check my e-mail
4. I have lunch
5. I make my last phone call
6. When I get home from school
Letter reunites lovers
In the mid 1990s, Carmen Ruiz Perez and Steve met and fell in love. Carmen, from Spain, was studying in Steve’s hometown of Devon, England. They dated for a year, but then Carmen got a job in Paris and the couple had to separate.
After Carmen left, Steve realized he still loved her. Did she love him? He took a chance and wrote a letter to Carmen’s address in Paris. Unfortunately, she no longer lived there. Luckily, Steve had Carmen’ home address in Spain. He sent a letter to her mother’s house. Her mother got the letter, but it fell behind a piece of furniture in her house and was lost. Steve never heard from Carmen.
Several years later, workmen were fixing her mother’s house and they found the letter by accident. What good luck!
Carmen read the note and contacted Steve. The couple met and soon married. Steve says he’s lucky to have Carmen. “I missed my chance with her the first time.
But in the end, everything worked out for the best.”
Carmen read the letter.
The couple parted.
Carmen went to England.
Steve and Carmen got together again.
Carmen met Steve. They fell in love.
Years later, workmen found the letter.
Carmen’s mother got the letter but then she lost it.
Steve wrote a letter to Carmen.
Nico and Sandra are talking about a news article. Read and answer the questions.
Sandra: Anything interesting in today’s news?
Nico: Yeah, I’m reading about a woman in New York City. She just won $25,000.
Sandra: That’s a lot of money. Did she win the lottery?
Nico: No, she guessed the correct number of candies in a jar.
Sandra: Really? How many were there?
Nico: 7,954.
Sandra: Wow. That was a lucky guess.
Nico: Oh, I doubt she guessed. I bet she’s good at math. The article says she won a similar contest in the past.
Sandra: So, what’s she going to do with the money?
Nico: I don’t know. She’ll probably go on vacation or use it for school.
Questions:
1. What did a woman in New York City do?
2. How did she do it?
3. What is she going to do now?
Mysterious Artwork
Interviewer: the Nazca Desert in Peru is home to one of the most unusual sites in the world. In this issue, we talk with Dr. Gabriel Reyes about the Nazca Lines and why they are one of the history’s greatest mysteries.
So, Dr. Reyes, tell us: (1)
Dr. Reyes: On the ground for almost 60 kilometers (37 miles) in the Peruvian desert are hundreds of line drawings of different animals, humans, insects, and other symbols. These drawings, known as the Nazca Lines, are very large. Some are over 200 meters (600 feet) long and can only be seen correctly from the sky.
Interviewer: (2)
Dr. Reyes: For years, people had different theories. Some thought visitors from another planet drew them—maybe because the lines are best seen from a plane. Today, though, scientists believe the Nazca people created the images. They lived in the area from 200 B.C. to the 7th century A.D. and probably made the drawings over 1,500 years ago.
Interviewer: 1,500 years ago? (3)
Dr. Reyes: Most likely they used simple tools. A team probably planned what they wanted a certain image to look like. Then they worked together and made the drawings in the desert ground. They didn’t need planes or other modern equipment.
Interviewer: (4)
Dr. Reyes: Good question. We still can’t figure out why the Nazca people drew these large pictures on the ground—images you can really only see from the sky. Many scientists think the image might be religious symbols. Others believe the lines may be a large map; perhaps the Nazca people used the lines to find water in the desert. Still others think the lines were a special type of calendar. As I say, scientists are still investigating.
Task 1（任务1）
A. Read the passage and then write the questions below in the correct places in the interview. Two questions are extra.
a. What was the purpose of the lines?
b. How do the local people feel about the lines?
c. What exactly are the Nazca Lines?
d. Who created these unusual ground drawings?
e. How did they do it—especially without modern technology?
f. Can anyone visit the Nacza Lines?
B. Determine whether the following statements are “T” (true) of “F” (false).
1. North Americans probably created the lines about 1500 years ago.
2. The lines are small and must be looked at closely on the ground.
3. It was probably difficult for people to make the lines without modern tools.
4. Scientists now know what the Nazca Lines were used for—a calendar.
Maya and Sami are talking about a TV show. Complete the dialog with the simple past or the past continuous of the verbs in the parentheses.
Sami: Hey, Maya. I (1. try)
to call you last night. Where (2. be)
you?
Maya: I (3. watch)
that show Lonely Hearts. I guess I (4. not hear)
my phone.
Sami: Oh, I love that show! I(5. miss)
last night’s episode. What(6. happen)
?
Maya: Well, in the opening scene, Stefano (7. talk)
on the phone to Nicole.
Sami: Wait…Nicole is Stefano’s girlfriend, right?
Maya: Yeah, remember? Nicole and Stefano (8. be)
together in Sydney.
Sami: In Sydney? What (9. do)
Stefano
in Sydney?
Maya: He (10. go)
to college there three years ago.
He(11.meet)
Nicole there. They (12. fall)
in love while they (13. work)
on a project together.
Sami: Oh, yeah…now I remember. But then Stefano (14. have)
to return to Italy because his father (15. die)
suddenly.
Maya: Right. Then later, Stefano (16. get)
a job in Rome. But he never (17. forget)
about Nicole.
Find and correct the mistake(s) in the sentences below.
1. A: I really liked that movie
B: So am I.
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2. After graduation, I hope visit my cousin in New York City.
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3. Sorry I missed your call. I watched TV and I didn’t hear the phone.
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4. A: How long you know John?
B: Since high school. We are friends for many years.
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The Cinderella Story
1.__________________________________
The Cinderella story is a famous one. Cinderella was living happily with her family when her mother died. Her father remarried. Cinderella’s new stepmother and two stepsisters treated her poorly. She had to wear old clothes and work hard while the sisters wore fancy clothes and had fun.
You know the rest of the story. A good fairy helped Cinderella. She turned Cinderella’s old clothes into a beautiful dress. Cinderella went to a party and a prince fell in love with her. Cinderella left the party in a hurry and didn’t tell the prince her name. But she did leave a glass slipper and the prince used that to find her. Eventually, Cinderella and the prince married and lived happily ever after.
2.___________________________________
That’s one telling of the story, but the Cinderella fairy tale is found in many different countries with minor differences. In an African version, for example, there is one stepsister, not two. In a version from the Philippines, a forest spririt helps the Cinderella character. Settareh, a Middle Eastern Cinderella, goes to a New Year’s party. And Cinderella is not always a woman. In an Irish story, a young boy, Becan, marries a princess and lives happily ever after.
3.__________________________________
There are also modern retellings of the Cinderella story. In one, a girl named Cindy Ella is a student at a Los Angeles high school. Her fashionable stepmother and older stepsisters care a lot about shopping and money. Cindy doesn’t. when she writes a letter to her school newspaper against a school dance, she becomes very unpopular with both students and teachers. Only her two best friends—and later the school’s most handsome boy—support her.
4._____________________________________
Why is the Cinderella story so popular and found in so many cultures? There are several reasons. First of all, it’s a romantic story, which is a popular style. Also, Cinderella is a kind girl with a hard life. That makes people want to root for her. But maybe most important is that in the Cinderella story, a person faces many challenges but overcomes them in the end. That’s a story that everyone—boy or girl, young or old—wants to believe can come true.
Read the story and write the headers below in the correct places in the reading. Two headers are extra.
Match the names of the left with the information on the right to make true sentences. One answer is extra.
1. The African Cinderella
2. Becan
3. Cindy Ella
4. The Philippine Cinderella
5. Settareh
"For" and "since" are often used with the present perfect. Fill in the blanks with "for" or "since".
1.
half an hour
2.
last year
3.
noon
4.
one month
5.
yesterday
6.
three days
7.
I started the job
8.
decades
Objective: learn to use these expressions to talk about what you do everyday.
do the laundry, make an appointment, vacuum, make reservation,
do the dishes, run errands, pick up, take a break
A. Read the ad below and answer the questions.
Questions:
1. What does Handy Helpers do?
2. Which items on the to-do list are errands? Which are chores? Write E for errand and C for Chore next to each item.
Handy Helpers
Are you a busy person? Do you have too much to do—even on the weekends? Would you like more time to relax? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, it’s time to contact Handy Helpers!
We’ll do your chores or run your errands so you can take a break. To learn more about us and the services we offer, call-or e-mail us today!
Click here to make a personal to-do list!
My to-do list
take the dog for a walk
do grocery shopping
do the dishes
sweep the floors and vacuum the rugs
pick up the dry cleaning
mail a package
do the laundry
take Marty to soccer practice
make dinner
Other
make an appointment to get a haircut
make a dinner reservation at restaurant
Complete the sentences below with the correct form of a word or phrase in blue from A.
1. All my clothes are dirty. I need to do the
!
2. Kira’s not home. She
her younger brothers
a movie.
3. My tooth hurts. I need to
to see the dentist.
4. The rug in the bedroom is dusty. Can you
it?
5. Can you
these letters at the post office?
6. I’d like to
for six people at 7:00 tonight. Is a table available?
7. Let’s
the dinner dishes now.
8. Before you
any errands, you should
a list of the things you need to do.
9. Susan always
her children after they finish school.
10. I’m really tired. Let’s
a
. We can study again tomorrow.
Read the conversation and then answer the questions below.
Martina: Hello, ISS Language Center. This is Martina.
Minh: Yeah, hi, I’m in a TOEFL class that starts next week. I’d like to make an appointment to see the student counselor first.
Martina: Sure. I can help you with that. Let’s see…can you come in tomorrow at 10:30?
Minh: No, that time isn’t good for me. Do you have anything later in the day?
Martina: Let me check…OK, how is 4:15?
Minh: That’s perfect.
Martina: Great. Now, I just need to get your name.
Minh: It’s Minh Nguyen.
Martina: Could you spell your last name for me, please?
Minh: Sure, it’s N-G-U-Y-E-N.
Questions:
1. Why is Minh calling ISS Language Center?
2. When is he planning to go there?
Going Solo Is the Way to Go!
How do you usually travel? Do you go with a close friend or a group of friends? Do you join a tour group? Do you travel with your family? Have you ever imagined “going solo”? In the mid 1990s, it was estimated that 9 million Americans were planning a summer vacation alone. Since then, the number of solo travelers has increased.
You may think that traveling alone would be scary or boring. Well, according to people who do it, that’s not exactly true. Solo travelers often have positive experiences: they make new friends, get to know themselves better, and can make their own schedule.
There are many different things you can do on a vacation alone. Some solo travelers use the time to learn or practice a sport such as golf, mountain climbing, or scuba diving. Others go and stay on a ranch and learn how to ride a horse. You can pretend to be a cowboy or cowgirl for a day!
You may not believe this, but some travelers like to study on their vacation. They even go to “vacation college” at a university or join a research team as a volunteer worker. It’s hard but satisfying work. You can “play scientist” for a week or two while you help someone with their project.
For solo travelers of different ages and genders, there are many travel options. There are tours for women only and for people over the age of 60. And, of course, there are trips for singles who are looking for romance. One company offers trips that focus on fine dining—there is time for sightseeing during the day and for sharing a delicious meal with new friends at night.
The next time you take a trip somewhere, why don’t you consider going solo?
Bon voyage!
Task 1（任务1）
1. What do you think the author is writing about?
a. The advantages of traveling alone.
b. Some memories of traveling alone.
c. The expense of traveling alone.
2. What topics does the author mention about solo travel?
a. The cost of solo travel.
b. The dangers of traveling alone.
c. Study vacations.
d. Using your vacation to learn a sport.
e. Packing for a trip alone.
f. Options for solo travelers.
3. Look at the topics you chose in 2. For each item, give examples from the reading.
a. Study vacations：
b. Using your vacation to learn a sport:
c. Options for solo travelers:
1. A: Would you mind taking the dog for a walk?
B: No, not at all.
2. A: Could you open the window?
B: Sorry, but I think it’s locked.
Questions:
Speaker A’s requests is more formal in dialog 1/2.
Speaker B says “No, I can’t” to Speaker A in dialog 1/2.
Okinawa Centenarians
What they eat
What they drink
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How they exercise
How they relax
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Match a clause on the left with one on the right to make sentences about a typical day. Use each answer only once.
1. After I eat breakfast,
2. Before I leave the house,
3. I check my e-mail
4. I have lunch
5. I make my last phone call
6. When I get home from school
Letter reunites lovers
In the mid 1990s, Carmen Ruiz Perez and Steve met and fell in love. Carmen, from Spain, was studying in Steve’s hometown of Devon, England. They dated for a year, but then Carmen got a job in Paris and the couple had to separate.
After Carmen left, Steve realized he still loved her. Did she love him? He took a chance and wrote a letter to Carmen’s address in Paris. Unfortunately, she no longer lived there. Luckily, Steve had Carmen’ home address in Spain. He sent a letter to her mother’s house. Her mother got the letter, but it fell behind a piece of furniture in her house and was lost. Steve never heard from Carmen.
Several years later, workmen were fixing her mother’s house and they found the letter by accident. What good luck!
Carmen read the note and contacted Steve. The couple met and soon married. Steve says he’s lucky to have Carmen. “I missed my chance with her the first time.
But in the end, everything worked out for the best.”
Carmen read the letter.
The couple parted.
Carmen went to England.
Steve and Carmen got together again.
Carmen met Steve. They fell in love.
Years later, workmen found the letter.
Carmen’s mother got the letter but then she lost it.
Steve wrote a letter to Carmen.
Nico and Sandra are talking about a news article. Read and answer the questions.
Sandra: Anything interesting in today’s news?
Nico: Yeah, I’m reading about a woman in New York City. She just won $25,000.
Sandra: That’s a lot of money. Did she win the lottery?
Nico: No, she guessed the correct number of candies in a jar.
Sandra: Really? How many were there?
Nico: 7,954.
Sandra: Wow. That was a lucky guess.
Nico: Oh, I doubt she guessed. I bet she’s good at math. The article says she won a similar contest in the past.
Sandra: So, what’s she going to do with the money?
Nico: I don’t know. She’ll probably go on vacation or use it for school.
Questions:
1. What did a woman in New York City do?
2. How did she do it?
3. What is she going to do now?
Mysterious Artwork
Interviewer: the Nazca Desert in Peru is home to one of the most unusual sites in the world. In this issue, we talk with Dr. Gabriel Reyes about the Nazca Lines and why they are one of the history’s greatest mysteries.
So, Dr. Reyes, tell us: (1)
Dr. Reyes: On the ground for almost 60 kilometers (37 miles) in the Peruvian desert are hundreds of line drawings of different animals, humans, insects, and other symbols. These drawings, known as the Nazca Lines, are very large. Some are over 200 meters (600 feet) long and can only be seen correctly from the sky.
Interviewer: (2)
Dr. Reyes: For years, people had different theories. Some thought visitors from another planet drew them—maybe because the lines are best seen from a plane. Today, though, scientists believe the Nazca people created the images. They lived in the area from 200 B.C. to the 7th century A.D. and probably made the drawings over 1,500 years ago.
Interviewer: 1,500 years ago? (3)
Dr. Reyes: Most likely they used simple tools. A team probably planned what they wanted a certain image to look like. Then they worked together and made the drawings in the desert ground. They didn’t need planes or other modern equipment.
Interviewer: (4)
Dr. Reyes: Good question. We still can’t figure out why the Nazca people drew these large pictures on the ground—images you can really only see from the sky. Many scientists think the image might be religious symbols. Others believe the lines may be a large map; perhaps the Nazca people used the lines to find water in the desert. Still others think the lines were a special type of calendar. As I say, scientists are still investigating.
Task 1（任务1）
A. Read the passage and then write the questions below in the correct places in the interview. Two questions are extra.
a. What was the purpose of the lines?
b. How do the local people feel about the lines?
c. What exactly are the Nazca Lines?
d. Who created these unusual ground drawings?
e. How did they do it—especially without modern technology?
f. Can anyone visit the Nacza Lines?
B. Determine whether the following statements are “T” (true) of “F” (false).
1. North Americans probably created the lines about 1500 years ago.
2. The lines are small and must be looked at closely on the ground.
3. It was probably difficult for people to make the lines without modern tools.
4. Scientists now know what the Nazca Lines were used for—a calendar.
Maya and Sami are talking about a TV show. Complete the dialog with the simple past or the past continuous of the verbs in the parentheses.
Sami: Hey, Maya. I (1. try)
to call you last night. Where (2. be)
you?
Maya: I (3. watch)
that show Lonely Hearts. I guess I (4. not hear)
my phone.
Sami: Oh, I love that show! I(5. miss)
last night’s episode. What(6. happen)
?
Maya: Well, in the opening scene, Stefano (7. talk)
on the phone to Nicole.
Sami: Wait…Nicole is Stefano’s girlfriend, right?
Maya: Yeah, remember? Nicole and Stefano (8. be)
together in Sydney.
Sami: In Sydney? What (9. do)
Stefano
in Sydney?
Maya: He (10. go)
to college there three years ago.
He(11.meet)
Nicole there. They (12. fall)
in love while they (13. work)
on a project together.
Sami: Oh, yeah…now I remember. But then Stefano (14. have)
to return to Italy because his father (15. die)
suddenly.
Maya: Right. Then later, Stefano (16. get)
a job in Rome. But he never (17. forget)
about Nicole.
Find and correct the mistake(s) in the sentences below.
1. A: I really liked that movie
B: So am I.
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2. After graduation, I hope visit my cousin in New York City.
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3. Sorry I missed your call. I watched TV and I didn’t hear the phone.
→
4. A: How long you know John?
B: Since high school. We are friends for many years.
→
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The Cinderella Story
1.__________________________________
The Cinderella story is a famous one. Cinderella was living happily with her family when her mother died. Her father remarried. Cinderella’s new stepmother and two stepsisters treated her poorly. She had to wear old clothes and work hard while the sisters wore fancy clothes and had fun.
You know the rest of the story. A good fairy helped Cinderella. She turned Cinderella’s old clothes into a beautiful dress. Cinderella went to a party and a prince fell in love with her. Cinderella left the party in a hurry and didn’t tell the prince her name. But she did leave a glass slipper and the prince used that to find her. Eventually, Cinderella and the prince married and lived happily ever after.
2.___________________________________
That’s one telling of the story, but the Cinderella fairy tale is found in many different countries with minor differences. In an African version, for example, there is one stepsister, not two. In a version from the Philippines, a forest spririt helps the Cinderella character. Settareh, a Middle Eastern Cinderella, goes to a New Year’s party. And Cinderella is not always a woman. In an Irish story, a young boy, Becan, marries a princess and lives happily ever after.
3.__________________________________
There are also modern retellings of the Cinderella story. In one, a girl named Cindy Ella is a student at a Los Angeles high school. Her fashionable stepmother and older stepsisters care a lot about shopping and money. Cindy doesn’t. when she writes a letter to her school newspaper against a school dance, she becomes very unpopular with both students and teachers. Only her two best friends—and later the school’s most handsome boy—support her.
4._____________________________________
Why is the Cinderella story so popular and found in so many cultures? There are several reasons. First of all, it’s a romantic story, which is a popular style. Also, Cinderella is a kind girl with a hard life. That makes people want to root for her. But maybe most important is that in the Cinderella story, a person faces many challenges but overcomes them in the end. That’s a story that everyone—boy or girl, young or old—wants to believe can come true.
Read the story and write the headers below in the correct places in the reading. Two headers are extra.
Match the names of the left with the information on the right to make true sentences. One answer is extra.
1. The African Cinderella
2. Becan
3. Cindy Ella
4. The Philippine Cinderella
5. Settareh
"For" and "since" are often used with the present perfect. Fill in the blanks with "for" or "since".
1.
half an hour
2.
last year
3.
noon
4.
one month
5.
yesterday
6.
three days
7.
I started the job
8.
decades
Objective: learn to use these expressions to talk about what you do everyday.
do the laundry, make an appointment, vacuum, make reservation,
do the dishes, run errands, pick up, take a break
A. Read the ad below and answer the questions.
Questions:
1. What does Handy Helpers do?
2. Which items on the to-do list are errands? Which are chores? Write E for errand and C for Chore next to each item.
Handy Helpers
Are you a busy person? Do you have too much to do—even on the weekends? Would you like more time to relax? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, it’s time to contact Handy Helpers!
We’ll do your chores or run your errands so you can take a break. To learn more about us and the services we offer, call-or e-mail us today!
Click here to make a personal to-do list!
My to-do list
take the dog for a walk
do grocery shopping
do the dishes
sweep the floors and vacuum the rugs
pick up the dry cleaning
mail a package
do the laundry
take Marty to soccer practice
make dinner
Other
make an appointment to get a haircut
make a dinner reservation at restaurant
Complete the sentences below with the correct form of a word or phrase in blue from A.
1. All my clothes are dirty. I need to do the
!
2. Kira’s not home. She
her younger brothers
a movie.
3. My tooth hurts. I need to
to see the dentist.
4. The rug in the bedroom is dusty. Can you
it?
5. Can you
these letters at the post office?
6. I’d like to
for six people at 7:00 tonight. Is a table available?
7. Let’s
the dinner dishes now.
8. Before you
any errands, you should
a list of the things you need to do.
9. Susan always
her children after they finish school.
10. I’m really tired. Let’s
a
. We can study again tomorrow.
Read the conversation and then answer the questions below.
Martina: Hello, ISS Language Center. This is Martina.
Minh: Yeah, hi, I’m in a TOEFL class that starts next week. I’d like to make an appointment to see the student counselor first.
Martina: Sure. I can help you with that. Let’s see…can you come in tomorrow at 10:30?
Minh: No, that time isn’t good for me. Do you have anything later in the day?
Martina: Let me check…OK, how is 4:15?
Minh: That’s perfect.
Martina: Great. Now, I just need to get your name.
Minh: It’s Minh Nguyen.
Martina: Could you spell your last name for me, please?
Minh: Sure, it’s N-G-U-Y-E-N.
Questions:
1. Why is Minh calling ISS Language Center?
2. When is he planning to go there?
Going Solo Is the Way to Go!
How do you usually travel? Do you go with a close friend or a group of friends? Do you join a tour group? Do you travel with your family? Have you ever imagined “going solo”? In the mid 1990s, it was estimated that 9 million Americans were planning a summer vacation alone. Since then, the number of solo travelers has increased.
You may think that traveling alone would be scary or boring. Well, according to people who do it, that’s not exactly true. Solo travelers often have positive experiences: they make new friends, get to know themselves better, and can make their own schedule.
There are many different things you can do on a vacation alone. Some solo travelers use the time to learn or practice a sport such as golf, mountain climbing, or scuba diving. Others go and stay on a ranch and learn how to ride a horse. You can pretend to be a cowboy or cowgirl for a day!
You may not believe this, but some travelers like to study on their vacation. They even go to “vacation college” at a university or join a research team as a volunteer worker. It’s hard but satisfying work. You can “play scientist” for a week or two while you help someone with their project.
For solo travelers of different ages and genders, there are many travel options. There are tours for women only and for people over the age of 60. And, of course, there are trips for singles who are looking for romance. One company offers trips that focus on fine dining—there is time for sightseeing during the day and for sharing a delicious meal with new friends at night.
The next time you take a trip somewhere, why don’t you consider going solo?
Bon voyage!
Task 1（任务1）
1. What do you think the author is writing about?
a. The advantages of traveling alone.
b. Some memories of traveling alone.
c. The expense of traveling alone.
2. What topics does the author mention about solo travel?
a. The cost of solo travel.
b. The dangers of traveling alone.
c. Study vacations.
d. Using your vacation to learn a sport.
e. Packing for a trip alone.
f. Options for solo travelers.
3. Look at the topics you chose in 2. For each item, give examples from the reading.
a. Study vacations：
b. Using your vacation to learn a sport:
c. Options for solo travelers:
1. A: Would you mind taking the dog for a walk?
B: No, not at all.
2. A: Could you open the window?
B: Sorry, but I think it’s locked.
Questions:
Speaker A’s requests is more formal in dialog 1/2.
Speaker B says “No, I can’t” to Speaker A in dialog 1/2.