• 2021-04-14
    Going to college is a big step for young people. Parents of new students at New York University are helping their children move in. Watch the following six brief interviews with some parents and one student, and listen to what they have to say about their feelings. Fill in the blanks according to what you have heard.
    Segment1
    “She's a ___1__ kid. I've always been ___2___ of her. You know , it's a little ___3___ to let her go off to college.”
    Segment2
    “I don't want to __4___ your feelings, but I'm like, I'm ready. I'm ready, I mean, I'm ready for this. You know, I've been waiting for it to happen, so I'm ready to be ___5____ , but I'm going to miss your food.”
    Segment3
    “I am happy as can be for Louisa. She so deserves to be in New York city at NYU, right here. I couldn't be ___6___ for her.”
    Segment4
    “___7____ moment for us, for all of our family, you know.”
    Segment5
    “It's a big dream for her, so we're ____8____ that she's made it. We're going to miss her like crazy, but that's okay. It's a great ____9___ . So proud, so proud.”
    Segment6
    “For me, it is peace . As a parent, you have children, you wonder what's going to take place. And now the fact that he is here now and is in one of the best schools in the nation. His future, I'm not ___10____ about, (be)cause the potential is so great.”
  • great;
     proud;  scary;  hurt;  independent;  happier;  Exciting;  thrilled;  adventure;  concerned

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      Person A: "Hey John, how’s it going? "<br/>Person B: "What a surprise. I haven't seen you in a long time. How have you been? "<br/>Person A: " ________ "<br/>Person B: "I finally have some free time. I just finished taking a big examination, and I'm so relieved that I'm done with it." A: Sounds great. Thank you. B: I will see you later. Bye-bye. C: I'm doing very well. How about you? D: It’s nice to see you.

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      Amy: Look at this picture. You've got to be smart enough to 1 this. It's really beyond me. Paul: I seem to know little about impressionism. I'm struggling to get its 2 . Amy: Are you? I'm most 3 about it , too. Is this a French painter or a Chinese one? Paul: It must be a French painter. Amy: How do you know that? Paul: By the name. Amy: Ah. Do you 4 to know what these natural appearing objects in unmixed colors mean? Paul: I don't know. Maybe they're meant to simulate actual reflected light. Amy: Wow. I hope you don't mind my asking, but what are these dabs and strokes 5 to tell us? Paul: Use your imagination. Amy: Mmm-hmm… their open possibilities probably reflect the 6 of impressionism. Right? Paul: I didn't know you have so much 7 about impressionism. Amy: Now you know I'm a really inquisitive person!

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      Dialogue 1(M = Matthew A = Amanda)A: Matthew, do you know much about body language in countries around the world?M: Sure. I’ve picked upa few things from travelling around for work.A: Well, I had a meeting today with a woman from Japan and she wouldn’t stop bowing! I didn’tknow what to do!M: Did you bow back?A: No, I tried to 1her hand, but her hand was so limp I was a bit offended.M: Well, Japanese businessmen and women typically bow to greet each other in Japan. She mighthave been offended by your strong handshake.A: But she is in America! Shouldn’t she have known that strong handshakes in Americasignifyconfidence and respect?M: Things are different in Japan. You know, in some countries, making2 with others isconsidered rude.A: Is that why she wouldn’t look at me in the meeting?M: I think it’s highly possible, yes.A: The meeting really didn’t go down well at all. I think I need to read up about interculturalcommunication before I have another3 with someone from another country.M: That’s a good idea. When you don’t know much about other cultures, the simplest thing can4 someone.A: That’s so true. It’s great that we see eye to eye on this.

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      Doctor: I’ll see you tomorrow. Mrs. Gump: Oh, all right. Doctor: Sure got you straight out, didn’t we boy Forrest: What’s the matter, Momma? Mrs. Gump: I’m dyin’, Forrest. Come on in, sit down over here. Forrest: Why are you dyin’, Momma? Mrs. Gump: It’s my time. I’s just my time. Oh, now, don’t you be afraid, sweetheart. 1.________ is just a part of life. It’s something we’re all destined to do. I didn’t know it, but I was destined to be your momma. I did the best I could. Forrest: You did good, Momma. Mrs. Gump: Well, I happened to believe you make your own 2. _______. You have to do the best with what God gave you. Forrest Gump: What’s my destiny, Momma? Mrs. Gump: You’re gonna have to 3. ________that _____for yourself. Life is a box of chocolates, Forrest. You never know what you’re gonna get. Forrest Gump: [narrating] Momma always had a way of explaining things so I could 4.________them. Mrs. Gump: I will miss you, Forrest. Forrest Gump: [narrating] She had got the cancer and died on a Tuesday. I 5.________ her a new hat with little flowers on it. And that's all I have to say about that.

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      Mrs. Fox: __________ what you have done to my son, doctor.Doctor: That’s all right, Mrs. Fox. That’s my job. I’m very glad he recovered so soon.Mrs. Fox: I know he has brought great trouble to you. A million thanks. A: I’m very grateful for B: I feel very happy with C: I really like D: I’ve got to know