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I’m glad that you have joined the Chinese Learning Group in your school. It’s normal that you will have difficulty in learning such a complicated language at the beginning. So never should you give up in face of challenges. Besides, for the fact that there is a growing tendency for foreigners to learn Chinese to get a better understanding of China, I sincerely hope that you can stick to learning it.

The following are my suggestions to contribute to your learning Chinese well. First, make full use of every chance to practice speaking it. The more you practice, the more confidence you will gain. Second, listening to Chinese songs, especially slow songs, on the radio can also lead to great success in language learning. By listening to them, you can memorize more words. It’s great fun to learn it in this way, why not have a try?

Nothing is difficult if you put your heart into it. I’m desperate to hear the good news that you have made great progress in learning Chinese.

听力材料

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W: What about going to Linda’s party tonight? I’m sure we will have great fun there.

M: I’d like to, but I can’t. I have to work overtime.

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M: Will you go to the train station by bus or by taxi, Mary?

W: Neither. My father will go downtown to meet a client. He will give me a lift.

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M: How much do I have to pay in all?

W: Let me see, the tie is twenty dollars, the shirt is 35 dollars and the hat is 5 dollars.

M: Sorry, the hat isn’t mine.

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W: I’m sorry, sir. Could you please turn off your mobile phone? Everyone is required to do so before we take off.

M: OK, I will do it right away.

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W: Everyone seems to like watching the new movie very much. They said it was great.

M: Really? I can’t believe it. Why do people like it? I think it was totally a waste of time.

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W: Are you leaving for London tonight, Henry?

M: I planned to leave tonight. But I can’t.

W: Why? Is it because of the bad weather?

M: No, I have to stay in New York for a meeting with my boss.

W: So when are you leaving? Tomorrow night?

M: No, I won’t be leaving until the day after tomorrow. I will stay in London for just two days and then go to Beijing.

W: What a tiring trip! Well, take care.

M:Thanks.

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W: You looked down. What’s happened?

M: My cellphone was stolen. I bought it just last week. It cost me 280 dollars. Now I have to get a new one again.

W: I’m so sorry to hear that. Have you reported it to the police?

M: Yes, the policewoman said they would try their best. But I don’t get my hopes too high.

W: Did you get a look at who stole it?

M: Yes, I thought it was a man in his twenties. But he was wearing a hat and glasses, so I didn’t see his face clearly.

W: Were there any other people?

M: Lots of people were there, but I knew none of them.

W: Well, if you need to borrow any money, let me know.

M: Thanks.

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M: I heard you showed a friend around your city last week. How was your time together?

W: Well, at first I was afraid it’d be boring. But it turned out to be amazing.

M: Why?

W: Though I’ve lived in this city for over 20 years, there were many places that I hadn’t visited before. I saw a part of my city I had never seen before with my friend.

M: Where did you go together?

W: We went to the zoo and the biggest park in our town and we also watched an opera together. But what impressed me most was swimming in the lake in the mountains.

M: Did your friend have a good time?

W: You bet. She said she would come again next year.

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W: Excuse me, young man. Can you get someone to bring my luggage down?

M: I’m afraid there is no one to help you at the moment. It’s lunch time. The others are eating in the restaurant now. Could you please manage it on your own?

W: It’s too heavy for me. I thought there must be someone there who could help in such a three-star hotel. What about you?

M: I’d like to help you, but I can’t. I hurt my hand when I was playing basketball yesterday. I can’t carry heavy things now.

W: Is your manager here?

M: Yes. But he is meeting someone very important now. I don’t think he can help you now.

W: Someone important? So do you think I’m someone unimportant?

M: No, madam, I didn’t mean that. Alright, what about my assisting you in moving the luggage? I can only use my left hand now. I hope you will understand.

W: OK. But I must tell you I’m truly disappointed.

M: Sorry, madam. http://www.17xuexiba.com/yy/5536.html 

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W: Hello, Tinna, this is Anna calling. Since you are not at home, I will just leave a message for you.

Timeforkids.com recently started a platform called Time Edge. It is open to all middle-school teachers. It aims at helping middle-school teachers find new ways to get their students excited about reading and current events. It also provides resources that will help draw students’ attention, I think you may be interested in this platform.

If you are interested, you can apply for it. Here is what you should do to apply for it. First, you should tell them about yourself in a brief self-introduction. Write about current and past teaching experience as well as any other teaching-related positions you hold. Second, you should tell them how you would use the platform in the classroom. After looking at the articles and teacher’s guides at the website timeedge.com, explain how you would use these resources with your students in under 400 words. Third, you should send these responses to them by Friday. There are just three days left. So act quickly.

If you are interested, you can visit timeedge.com for more information. Oh, it’s already six o’clock. I must go and cook now. Bye.