第12期Practice聽說訓練錄音材料

　　Part A: Reading Aloud

　　Odaiba is a “town” on man-made islands in Tokyo Bay (東京灣). It’s one of Tokyo’s most interesting tourist spots. It’s also a popular shopping and entertainment centre.

　　There are the Statue of Liberty and the Rainbow Bridge there! The statue looks the same as that in New York City, but it’s much smaller. It was built in 1998 to commemorate（紀念） the “Year of France in Japan.” It has become a symbol of Odaiba. The Rainbow Bridge is a white bridge. It carries three transportation lines on two decks. The bridge is lit up using solar energy! I took many photos alongside the Statue of Liberty with the Rainbow Bridge in the background.

　　Part B：Role Play

　　W: Hello. I’m calling to ask about the apartment advertised for my daughter’s schooling.

　　M: Yes. We have several kinds of apartments. Which do you like?

　　W: Oh, I’m interested in an apartment with a big garage. Do you have any available?

　　M: Yes. We have one. When do you need it?

　　W: About next month. Can you tell me about this apartment?

　　M: Well, it’s a two-bedroom apartment. The monthly rent is $1,700. You pay electricity only. Gas and water are included. Both the heat and stove are gas. You’ll pay an extra charge for the big garage $ 350 per month.

　　W: Sounds good. May I come over to take a look tomorrow?

　　M: Sure. What time would you like to come?

　　W: How about 10 am?

　　M: Sure. May I have your name and telephone number, please?

　　W: My name is Sara and you can call me at 5893217.

　　M: I’ll see you tomorrow.

　　Part C：Story Retelling

　　The blacksmith Jones used to work all day in his shop. The son of Mr. Brown, a rich neighbor, used to come to see the blacksmith every day for hours and he would enjoy himself watching how the tradesman worked.

　　?Young man, why don’t you try your hand to learn to make shoe tacks, even if it is only to pass the time?” said the blacksmith. “Who knows, one day, it may be of use to you.”

　　The lazy boy began to see what he could do. But after a little practice he found that he was becoming very skilled and soon he was making

　　pretty good tacks.

　　Old Mr. Brown died and the son lost all his goods because of the war. He had to leave home and was forced to live in another country. In a village there were numerous shoemakers who were spending a lot of money buying tacks for their shoes because there was a high demand for soldiers’ shoes. Finding it difficult to live, young Mr. Brown remembered he had learned the art of making tacks and decided to bargain with the shoemakers. He told a shoemaker he would make the tacks if he would help to get him settled in his workshop. The shoemaker was very glad of the offer. Later, young Mr. Brown found he soon made the finest tacks.

　　?How funny it seems,” he used to say, “even making tacks can bring a fortune. My trade is more useful to me than all my former riches”.

　　第12期Practice聽說訓練錄音材料

　　Part A: Reading Aloud

　　Odaiba is a “town” on man-made islands in Tokyo Bay (東京灣). It’s one of Tokyo’s most interesting tourist spots. It’s also a popular shopping and entertainment centre.

　　There are the Statue of Liberty and the Rainbow Bridge there! The statue looks the same as that in New York City, but it’s much smaller. It was built in 1998 to commemorate（紀念） the “Year of France in Japan.” It has become a symbol of Odaiba. The Rainbow Bridge is a white bridge. It carries three transportation lines on two decks. The bridge is lit up using solar energy! I took many photos alongside the Statue of Liberty with the Rainbow Bridge in the background.

　　Part B：Role Play

　　W: Hello. I’m calling to ask about the apartment advertised for my daughter’s schooling.

　　M: Yes. We have several kinds of apartments. Which do you like?

　　W: Oh, I’m interested in an apartment with a big garage. Do you have any available?

　　M: Yes. We have one. When do you need it?

　　W: About next month. Can you tell me about this apartment?

　　M: Well, it’s a two-bedroom apartment. The monthly rent is $1,700. You pay electricity only. Gas and water are included. Both the heat and stove are gas. You’ll pay an extra charge for the big garage $ 350 per month.

　　W: Sounds good. May I come over to take a look tomorrow?

　　M: Sure. What time would you like to come?

　　W: How about 10 am?

　　M: Sure. May I have your name and telephone number, please?

　　W: My name is Sara and you can call me at 5893217.

　　M: I’ll see you tomorrow.

　　Part C：Story Retelling

　　The blacksmith Jones used to work all day in his shop. The son of Mr. Brown, a rich neighbor, used to come to see the blacksmith every day for hours and he would enjoy himself watching how the tradesman worked.

　　?Young man, why don’t you try your hand to learn to make shoe tacks, even if it is only to pass the time?” said the blacksmith. “Who knows, one day, it may be of use to you.”

　　The lazy boy began to see what he could do. But after a little practice he found that he was becoming very skilled and soon he was making

　　pretty good tacks.

　　Old Mr. Brown died and the son lost all his goods because of the war. He had to leave home and was forced to live in another country. In a village there were numerous shoemakers who were spending a lot of money buying tacks for their shoes because there was a high demand for soldiers’ shoes. Finding it difficult to live, young Mr. Brown remembered he had learned the art of making tacks and decided to bargain with the shoemakers. He told a shoemaker he would make the tacks if he would help to get him settled in his workshop. The shoemaker was very glad of the offer. Later, young Mr. Brown found he soon made the finest tacks.

　　?How funny it seems,” he used to say, “even making tacks can bring a fortune. My trade is more useful to me than all my former riches”.