| 第 1 页：听力文本 |
| 第 2 页：中英对照版 |
| 第 3 页：口语讲解 |
| 第 4 页：美国文化介绍 |
1.Too noisy to study.
Too to,太……而不能……也可以换一个说法：It's so noisy that we can't study.
2.Well, now that you're here, you can help me with dinner.
now that既然，由于。例如：Now that I live alone, I feel more relaxed. 因为我自己住，这我感觉更放松。
3.Mom, give me a break. Alexandra's coming over to help me study for my math final.
give me a break让我休息一下。通常用Have a break来表示休息一下。Alexandra's coming用现在进行时表示将来，表示计划好的事情。
4.I need those potatoes peeled and sliced.
这里表示需要有人做某事。和have sth done表达的意思差不多。I must have my hair cut.我必须剪一下头发，表示让别人来剪。
5.Oh, I don't know. Surprise parties don't always work out.
work有时候也表示奏效的意思。don't always work out并不一定总是成功。
6.Would you like to give her a little farewell party?
Would you like……表示咨询意见，也表示提供建议。
7.But right now, I'm kind of short of cash.
kind of似乎，有点，相当于somewhat。
8.You're not so bad yourself,Son.
你自己也不错。
