双向式英语第一册

1 MY PARENTS ARE KIND

My Name

is

David.

Her Name

is Jean. She

is

my sister. She

is a Happy

Girl. I am Also Happy

. We

are Both Happy Because Our parents are Kind.

What is that? It is a Camera. Is it your Camera? Y

es, it is. Is this also a camera? No, this is my tape.

Is that your tape recorder? No, that is my radio. Where is your tape recorder? It is in my bedroom.

I.

1.

John is our neighbor.

2.

He is a handsome boy

.

3.

His father is a famer.

4.

His mother is a housewife.

5.

They are all nice people.

II.

1.

Who are you?

2.

We are your classmates.

3.

Are you brother and sister?

4.

Y

es, we are.

5.

Who are they? Are they our classmates?

6.

No, they are not.

7.

Is he our new teacher?

8.

No, he is their teacher.

III.

1.

Are you rich?

2.

I am poor.

3.

Why are you poor?

4.

I am poor because i am a student.

2 I LOVE JANE

I know Jane. She is my co-worker. She is a very charming girl. I love her, but i am always nervous

when I am around her. Are you also nervous when you are around women?

Jane likes flowers. I often buy flowers for her, but she never accepts my flowers. Do you ever buy

gifts for women? Do they accept your gifts?

I.

does he do?

's a professor.

does he teach?

teaches in the University of Chinese Culture.

he like it here?

6.Y

es, he does, because the scenery there is beautiful.

II.

1.

What do you call it in English?

2.

How do you say it in English?

3.

How do you spell it?

4.

How do you pronounce it?

5.

What does it mean?

6.

What is the different between this and that?

III.

you ever drink?

2.Y

es, sometimes.

often do you drink?

4.I usually drink in the pub.

they provide good service?

6.Y

es, they do.

3 WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?

David's father is a government official. He likes to help other people. He sometimes helps me with

my homework. In his spare time, he likes to go to the movies and play tennis. I often go with him to

the movies. When he takes me out, he always buys me ice cream.

What is your father like? Is he anxious to help people? Do you like to go out with him? What does

he like to do in his spare time?

I

1.

I like to ski, but i don't know how to ski.

2.

She likes to play tennis, but the tennis court is far from her house.

3.

He like to read novels, but he has no money to buy them.

4.

We like to go to the movies, but we hate to wait in line for tickets.

5.

They like to go on outings, but they are often busy

.

II

comes from Hualien.

is like his father.

both have good personalities.

always get along with people.

you easy to get along with?

you ever argue with people?

III

you go to the botanical garden every night?

2.Y

es, I like to take walks there.

you go alone?

, i go with my girlfriend. She is a good companion.

't hard to get along with her?

6.I don't mind it. I'm always happy when I'm around her.

you plan to Marry her?

8.Y

es, I plan to marry her next month.

4 JANE IS ALWAYS SLEEPING

Jane is a student of mine. I teach her French, she is very lazy

. She likes to sleep. She is always

sleeping in class. But her brother, David, is a diligent student. He often asks me to record French for

studies French very hard. He is now reading a French book.

Are you lazy or diligent? The time is now eight o'clock in the morning. What are you doing? Do you

know what Jane is doing? She is dozing off at her desk.

I

time is it?

's a quarter to eight.

david still exercising?

, he is eating breakfast now.

him to hurry

. We must leave before ten after eight.

you going by train?

,we are going by bus.

long does it take to get to tamsui by bus?

's hard to say

. Usually, it takes twenty five minutes.

II

those magazine yours?

, I think they belongs to Jane.

she like to read magazines?

, but she likes to collect them.

you like to collect magazines, too?

, but I like to collect stamps and coins.

these stamps and coins yours?

8.Y

es, they are mine.

III

you have any hobbies?

2.Y

es, I like swimming, reading novels and listening to music.

you often go to concerts?

4.Y

es, I'm going to a rock'n' roll concert tonight. Do you want to go with me?

5.I'm sorry

, I have to study for a test.

6.

Y

ou're always studying. Don't you think you're missing out on a lots of fun?

father often says,

hard.

8.

I don't want to argue with you. It's a waste of time.

5 UNCLE'S FARM

Raymond: What a beautiful Day

, Jane. Would you like to go out and get

some fresh air?

Jane:

Y

es. Where do you plan to take me?

Raymond: Why don't we go to my uncle's farm on the Seven Stars

Mountain? It's a quiet but interesting place.

Jane:

Are there any creeks or lakes?

Raymond: Y

es, there is a stream and a lake right in front of the farm. My

uncle keeps many ducks there.

Jane:

Can we go fishing there?

Raymond: Sure! I'll go get my rod and tackle box now.

Jane:

What are we going to use for bait?

Raymond: We can either dig out some earth worms in my yard or buy some

shrimps in the market.

Jane:

Will your aunt and uncle be home?

Raymond: Y

es, they are almost always be home. They hate the hustle and

bustle of the city

.

Jane:

Are you going to take any pictures?

Raymond: Y

es, I'll take my camera along. Do you have any film?

Jane:

yes, I have a roll of film in my drawer. Would you like me to go

get it now?

Raymond: Y

es, please. Could you also get your flash-attachment? Mine is

Broken.

Jane:

Why don't we just use my camera? Since it's a self-adjusting

One, it's much more convenient to use.

Raymond: Fine, we'll use yours.

Jane:

How old are your aunt and uncle, Raymond?

Raymond: My uncle is thirty five. He is two years older than my aunt.

Jane:

Do they love each other?

Raymond: Y

es, they love each other very much.

Jane:

What does your uncle look like?

Raymond: He Looks big and mean, just like a gorilla, but deep down he is

Kind.

Jane:

Is that six feet two inches?

Raymond: Y

es, it is.

Jane:

He is eight inches taller than me. How much does he weight?

Raymond: He weighs ninety kilos. That's one hundred ninety eight ponds.

Jane:

He weighs almost twice as much as I do. He must look like a

monster.

Raymond: Don't ever say that again. My uncle is very selfconscious.

Jane:

I wouldn't say it when he is around.

Raymond: Are you ready?

Jane:

yes, let's go.

I

1.

What a beautiful rose! Is it for me?

2.

Ofcourse it is. Don't you remember it's your birthday? May I take you to dinner tonight?

3.

Sure! Thank you!

4.

Where would you like to go?

5.

How about

the Hilton? That's a romantic place.

6.

Fine, let's go now.

7.

Could you please wait for a minute? I'd better put on some make-up before we leave.

8.

Fine! I'll wait for you downstairs.

II

1.

What are you going to do after dinner?

2.

I'm going skating. Would you like to go?

3.

Y

es, I would love to go with you. Are we going to the skating rink right

next to your house?

4.

We can either go to the one next to my house or the one in Tien Mou park. By the way

, do you have

any spare skates?

5.

No. Why?

6.

My skates are broken. I can't afford to buy a new pair.

7.

If you need a loan, I can lend you some money

.

8.

Thank you! I could use a loan.

9.

Y

ou're welcome.

III

1.

What are you going to do after school?

2.

I'm going home. How about you?

3.

I'm going to movie. Why don't you join me?

4.

Are you going to the Ambassador Theater again?

5.

Y

es, that's a good guess.

6.

I know you like the movies there. What movie is showing?

7.

It's a documentary

.

8.

How long does it last?

9.

It lasts about two hours.

6 CHINESE KUNGFU

Jane:

What happened? Why are you walking with a limp? Did you

break your leg?

Raymond: No, but i sprained my ankle when I was practicing kungfu last

night.

Jane:

Did you see a doctor?

Raymond: Y

es, I saw a Chinese bone doctor.

Jane:

What did the doctor say?

Raymond: He didn't say anything. He just soaked my ankle in some herbal

medicine and then put a patch on it.

Jane:

Y

ou shouldn't be so crazy about kungfu. It's just an excercise.

Raymond: No, it's more

than an exercise. It's a martial art, too. Besides, it's the best way to help

people develop themselves both physically and mentally.

Jane:

Let's drop the subject. I hate kungfu, it's merely brutal violence.

I believe yoga is a far better way to develop oneself physically

and mentally.

Raymond: How could you say that, Jane? Y

ou know nothing about kungfu.

It's one of

the most precious parts of Chinese culture.

Jane:

I'm sorry

, Raymond. I didn't mean to hurt you, but you can't

make a living teaching kungfu.

Raymond: I don't teach kungfu to make a living. I teach kungfu to promote

Chinese culture.

Jane:

Maybe you're right. We should never deny the values of our

traditional culture.

7 A LADY FROM AUSTRIA

Linda:

Excuse me, could you please tell me how to get to the student center? I am new on this

campus.

Raymond: Y

es, please follow me. I happen to be going there, too.

Linda:

Thank you very much. I really appreciate it.

Raymond: Do you mind telling me your nationality?

Linda:

No, I don't. I am from Austria.

Raymond: Why have you come to Taiwan?

Linda:

I came to study Mandarin.

Raymond: Do you speak any Mandarin now?

Linda:

No, I don't. I just arrived.

Raymond: How long have you been in Taiwan?

Linda:

Two weeks.

Raymond: Did you see the parade?

Linda:

Y

es, it was wonderful. Did you see it?

Raymond: Y

es, I saw it on TV

. By the way

, where are you living now?

Linda:

I

’

ve been staying in the China Hotel since I arrived. I am looking for an apartment, but it

’

s

not easy to find one.

Raymond: Is anyone helping you?

Linda:

Y

es, I

’

ve asked a few friends to help, but none of them have given me any answers yet.

Raymond: Do you need an apartment badly?

Linda:

Y

es, I do. The rate in the China Hotel is very high. I can hardly afford to stay there

anymore.

I’

ve go to move out of that place right away

.

Raymond: I live with my sister in a four-room villa in Tien Mou. If you like to, you can live with us.

Linda:

Really? When can I move?

Raymond: Y

ou can move any time. When you have packed your baggage, let me know, I can help you

move.

Linda:

Thanks a lot. This is really kind of you.

Raymond: Don't mention it. Say

, here we are. This is the student center. What are you going to do

here?

Linda:

I have come to get a sandwich and some milk.

Raymond: I

haven’t

had lunch, either.

I’

ll order a bowl of beef noodles for myself. Why don't we sit at

the table next to the window? It

’

s much quieter there.

Linda:

That sounds good. We can have a chat and get to know each other better before I move into

your villa.

I

1.

Could you please tell me how to get to the Kuanghua Theater?

2.

Y

es, just go straight ahead for two blocks and then turn left. Y

ou

’

ll see the theater on your left side.

3.

That you

4.

Y

ou

’

re welcome.

II

1.

How often do you hear from your family?

2.

I hear from them about twice a week.

3.

How long has it been since you last heard from them?

4.

I

haven’t

heard from

them for five days.

5.

Are you worried about it?

6.

Y

es, I am. I

’

m afraid my parents are sick again.

7.

How long have you been away from home?

8.

I’

ve been away from home for two years.

9.

Are you from hualien?

10.

Y

es, I am. Have you ever been there?

11.

Y

es, I went there last week, and stayed in a hotel in taroko gorge for two days.

12.

Did you bring back any souvenirs?

13.

Y

es, I bought many marble products, such as wases, flower pots, ash trays and bracelets.

The price

were good.

III

1.

I got engaged last month.

2.

Why didn't you let me know?

3.

I tried to call you a few times, but the line was busy

. I couldn't get through.

4.

When do you plan to get married?

5.

I

haven’t

decided yet, but

I’

ll let you know right after I have made my decision.

6.

Fine. I will definitely attend your wedding.

8 A SHREW

Raymond: Have you got our pictures developed yet?

Linda:

Y

es, I got them developed yesterday

.

Raymond: how much did it cost?

Linda:

It cost two hundred fifty N.T.

Raymond: Y

ou were cheated. They should have charged you two hundred ten N.T. at the most. Where

did you get them developed?

Linda:

I got them developed in the photo shop near the underpass, they often cheat their

customers?

Raymond:

Y

es, a lot of people have been cheated by them before. Y

ou shouldn't have gone there. By

the way

, where did you put the negative? I want to get some more copies made.

Linda:

They are on the top of the shelf in my bedroom.

Raymond: It's dark here. I can

’

t see anything.

Linda:

I thought your eyesight was excellent even in the dark. Why don't you turn on the light?

Raymond: Because I don't know where the switches is.

Linda:

Wait a minute.

I’

ll go turn them on for you.

Raymond: Look! There

’

s a big cockroach on your desk light.

Linda:

Quick! Go kill it for me. I

’

m scared to death.

Raymond: Have you got any spray?

Lind:

Y

es, it

’

s under my bed.

Raymond: Y

ou must have been lazy

. There are many insects in your room simply

. Because you

haven’t

cleaned it for a long time. Starting now, I'll watch you make your bed, sweep the floor and

dust all the furniture every day

.

Linda:

Shut up! Who do you think you are?

Raymond: I

’

m your fiancé

.

I’

ll soon become your husband.

Linda:

I

’

m glad you

haven’t

become my husband. If you interfere with my business again.

I’

ll

never marry you.

I

1.

Have you ever gotten injured?

2.

Y

es, I got seriously injured when I played baseball last month.

3.

Did you get bit by a ball?

4.

Y

es, I got hit on the head.

5.

Did you get knocked out?

6.

Y

es, I was unconscious for half an hour.

7.

Were the other people shocked?

8.

Y

es, they were so frightened that they didn't know what to do.

9.

Did they take you to the hospital?

10.

Y

es, they finally did. They carried me on a stretcher.

11.

Did you get any striches?

12.

Y

es, I did.

13.

When did you get the stitches?

14.

I got the stitches out ten days later.

II

1.

Did you see my watch?

2.

No, I didn't. Have you lost it?

3.

It must have been stolen. I put it on my dressing table when I took a shower. It disappeared in five

minutes.

4.

Y

ou shouldn't have said that.

I’

m fed up with your irresponsible words. you are always losing

things simply because you are forgetful and careless.

III

1.

Didn't you say you would give me a call last night?

2.

Y

es, I did, but I was so busy in my office that I forgot to.

3.

That

’

s just an excuse. Y

ou shouldn't have broken your word. If you ever break your promise to me

again,

I’

ll never talk to you.

IV

1.

2.

3.

4.

Did you go meet your ex-wife last night?

Y

es, but I shouldn't have gone.

Why? What happened?

I was fooled by her. She said she wanted to discuss our son

’

s education with me, but she only tried

to persuade me to remarry her all night.

5.

Don't you want to consider remarrying her? It

’

s good to have a family reunited.

6.

No, I won

’

t take that into consideration. I don't want to be trapped by her again.

7.

Y

ou should forgive her. Women are always like that, they are sentimental.

9 IF I WERE RICH

Jane:

Why do all your clothes fit you so well? Where do you usually buy them?

Raymond: I never buy clothes in stores. All my clothes are tailor-made. Store bought clothes don

’

t fit

me so well.

Jane:

But it costs more to get clothes made than to buy them in stores, right?

Raymond: Right!

Jane:

How much did the trousers you

’

re wearing cost?

Raymond: They cost about one thousand N.T. I got them made in Mexico. Y

ou like the style?

Jane:

Y

es, they are very stylish, but the material is coarse.

Raymond: That

’

s the way I like to dress, it

’

s more natural.

Jane:

I agree with you. If I were as rich as you, I would have my own designs and styles for my

dresses too. By the way

, do you do your own laundry?

Raymond: No, my mother does my underwear, I take my pants and shirts to the cleaners.

Jane:

How about your suits?

Raymond: I take them to the cleaners.

Jane:

Is it expensive to get suit dry-cleaned in Taipei?

Raymond: No, it costs only forty N.T. to get a suit dry-cleaned.

Jane:

I really like it here. Living costs are low. If I have come here earlier, I would have enjoyed

life much more. I wish my home were here.

Raymond: Do you really think so? Don't you see there

’

s a housing problem here? I

’

ve been working

hard in order to buy a house since I got out of

the army

. Y

et I still can

’

t afford it.

Jane:

How long have you been out of the army?

Raymond: No, I studied in graduate school for two years.

Jane:

If I were you, I would have gone into the army first.

Raymond: Why?

Jane:

Don't you think it

’

s better for a person to go into the army when he is still young?

Raymond: Y

es, I do.

I

1.

Many of my classmates ride bikes to school. I wish I had a bike, too.

2.

If you could get a perfect mark in math. I would buy one for you. Last semester, you got fifty-four.

So terrible!

3.

I won

’

t have to waste my time walking to school if you buy me a bike now. With more time to

study

, I might get a higher mark, otherwise, I will flunk again.

4.

Don't try to threaten me. I won

’

t compromise with you. Unless you get a perfect mark in math this

semester,

I’

ll never buy mark in math this semester, I

’

ll never buy a bike for you.

II

1.

Did Raymond bully you again?

2.

Y

es, he kept punching and kicking me. If I have had a sword, I would have killed him.

3.

Did you report that to the school authorities?

4.

Y

es, but in vain. They wouldn't ever listen to me. They always help Raymond cover up his rough

behavior.

5.

Y

ou shouldn't blame them. They wouldn't listen you simply because they are disappointed about

your past. Remember how frequently you broke the school rules when you were a freshman. If you

can show that you have deeply regretted your past behavior, they will trust you again.

6.

Y

ou mean

I’

m not well-behaved now?

7.

No, you misunderstood me. What I mean is it takes time to prove anything. Y

ou

’

ve got to be

patient. If Raymond bullies you again, let me know, I will ask the school authorities to punish him.

III

1.

Jane,

I’

m going to get my suit ironed. I

’

ll be back within ten minutes.

2.

Why do you get it ironed so often? Y

ou don't seem to be that dressy

.

3.

I’

m unlucky to have bought this suit. It get wrinked easily.

4.

Does it show dirty easily?

5.

No,

I’

m lucky about that. I can

’

t afford to get it dry-cleaned often.

10 IF I HAD BEEN THERE, I WOULD HA

VE HELP HIM

Maria:

Raymond, is it true that one of your students was robbed right in front of your house last

night?

Raymond: Y

es, it is.

Maria:

Why didn't you help her?

Raymond: If I had been there, I would have helped her. However, I happened to be seeing my friend

off at the bus stop when that happened.

Maria:

Did your student get hurt?

Raymond: No, but the robber took away her purse with two thousand five hundred N.T. some keys and

a handbook inside.

Maria:

Is there a lot of crime in Taipei?

Raymond: No, there

’

s less crime in Taipei than in other big city

.

Maria:

Did your student report the robbery to the police.

Raymond: Y

es, she called the police at once.

Maria:

Did the police

take any actions?

Raymond: Y

es, they arrived at the scene of the crime in just four minutes.

Maria:

That

’

s marvelous. If the robbery had happened in my country

, the police would have

arrived in ten minutes at the earliest.

I

1.

Did a burglar break into your house last night?

2.

Y

es, he opened the safe and took away all my jewelry

.

3.

Did he take away the jade bracelets and agate necklace I gave you last week?

4.

Y

es, he did. He took away almost every precious thing, including the antique clock left by my

father.

5.

Were you there when he broke in?

6.

Y

es, I was, but I was sound asleep.

7.

If I had been there, I would have heard his steps.

8.

Even if I had known he was there, I could have done nothing, I would have been scared to death.

II

1.

Why are your cheeks bruised?

2.

I had a fight with some scalpers at the Ambassador Theater this morning.

3.

Why? Did you try to stop them from breaking into the line?

4.

Y

es, I told them to get to the back of the line.

5.

If you had studied martial arts, you wouldn't have been injured.

III

1.

John, why did you put that mousetrap there?

2.

I saw a mouse in our room, we

’

ve got to get rid of it.

3.

Is it a mouse with a broken tail?

4.

Y

es, how did you know?

5.

I saw it go into your closet yesterday

.

DRILLS RESPONSE

1 MY PARENTS ARE KIND

1.

Are you David?

2.

Y

es, I am David.

3.

Is Jane your niece?

4.

Y

es, she is my niece.

5.

Is she a tall girl?

6.

No, she is short

7.

Is she happy?

8.

No, she is always unhappy because she is short

9.

Are her parents also short?

10.

Y

es, they are, but they are often happy

.

11.

Why are they often happy?

12.

Because their sons and daughters are all smart.

13.

Is that their house?

14.

Y

es, it is their house.

15.

Is that a large house?

16.

Y

es, it is large.

17.

Is that boy your nephew?

18.

Y

es, he is my nephew.

19.

Is he a student?

20.

No, he is a doctor.

21.

Is he rich?

22.

Y

es, most doctors are rich.

23.

Is your nephew a nice doctor?

24.

Y

es, he is always kind and patient.

25.

Is that his car?

26.

Y

es, it is.

27.

Is it a new car?

28.

No, it is an old car.

29.

Are cars expensive in Taiwan?

30.

Y

es, they are expensive.

31.

Are refrigerators and TV sets also expensive in Taiwan?

32.

No, they are cheap.

33.

Is that young lady Jane?

34.

No, she is my daughter.

35.

She is beautiful.

36.

My wife is also beautiful.

37.

Y

ou are a lucky man.

38.

Y

es, I am always lucky

.

39.

Are you tired?

40.

Y

es, I am

41.

I am also tired.

2 I LOVE JANE

1.

What do you do?

2.

I am a cheaf.

3.

Do you like your job?

4.

Y

es, I do.

5.

Is your wife a housewife?

6.

No, she also is a chef.

7.

Do you work in the same restaurant?

8.

No, we don't work in the same restaurant.

9.

Do you ever do housework at home?

10.

Y

es, sometimes I do the dishes.

11.

Do you have any children?

12.

Y

es, we have a daughter.

13.

Does your daughter go to school?

14.

Y

es, she goes to Taiwan University

.

15.

What does she study?

16.

She studies chemistry

.

17.

Is she a good student?

18.

Y

es, she always get high grades.

19.

How is her English?

20.

Her English is excellent.

21.

How many hours a day does she study English?

22.

She studies English three hours a day

.

23.

Does she do any housework?

24.

Y

es, she mops the floor every day

.

25.

Is her tuition expensive?

26.

No, but she spends a lot of money on books.

27.

Does she have any boyfriends?

28.

Y

es, she has a close boyfriend.

29.

What does he do?

30.

He is a taekwondo coach.

31.

Where does he teach?

32.

He teaches in the University of Chinese Culture.

33.

Is the University of Chinese Culture far from here?

34.

Y

es, it

’

s about ten miles from here.

35.

Is that a good university?

36.

Y

es, it

’

s a good one.

37.

Do you know the founder of

the university?

38.

Y

es, I know him.

39.

Do you respect him?

40.

Y

es, I respect him because he is serious about education.

41.

Do you speak English?

42.

Y

es, English is my native language.

43.

How many languages do you speak?

44.

I speak three languages.