
| Week 1/ Sightseeing觀光 UNIT56 P230 Going Mountain Climbing Vocabularies reasonably/ depend on/ hands-on/ footwear/ mountaineering/ be out of one’s league/ take its toll on sb/ permanent | Useful Expressions A: is it a technical climb? B: No, it isn’t. It’s volcano, so it’s not very deep and you can walk up. You just need to be reasonably fit. |
| Week2 Sightseeing觀光 UNIT57 P234 Watching a Movie Vocabularies rate/ scene/ come to/ tub/ allocate/ catch a movie/ twists and turns/ keep sb in suspense | Useful Expressions A: Hello, Is Venom suitable for children? B: It’s rated PG-13, so some scenes might not be suitable for young children. A: I see. I would like 2 adult tickets and 2 child tickets, please. |
| Week 3/ Sightseeing觀光 UNIT58 P238 Watching a game Vocabularies goal/ an away fan/ get carried away/ thrill/ can’t help ving/ on the edge of one’s seat/ one-sided/ trail/ comeback | Useful Expressions A: What’s the best way to buy tickets before they’re sold out? B: The best way is online. Tickets are released four weeks before the match. They usually sell out within days or even hours. |
| Week 4/Sightseeing觀光 UNIT59 P244 Going to a Concert Vocabularies classical/ strike up/ remaining/ tremendous applause/ attract A to B/ melodious/ sheer/ get short measure/ from near and far/ charity | Useful Expressions A: What’s the difference between the seats? B: The $38 seats are four rows from the front near the middle. The 28$ seats are on the left-hand side of the stalls near the back. |
| Week 5/ Sightseeing觀光 UNIT60 P248 Going to a Bar Vocabularies It’s my round./ could use/ tonic/ on my tab/draft beer / brewed coffee/ bar snacks | Useful Expressions A: Which draft beer would you like? B: Which one do you recommend? A: I recommend this one. It’s locally brewed. It’s got a rich and bitter taste, and it’s quite strong. |
| Week 6/ Food 美食 UNIT61 P256 Searching for Local Delicacies Vocabularies pastry/ delicacy/ gourmet/ specialty/ sample/ texture/ delicatessen/ a wide range of | Useful Expressions A: I can’t wait to try the local food. B: Me either. But where can we find it? A: I think a farmer’s market or a local market is usually a good place to try. Sing a Song |
| Week 7/ Food 美食 UNIT62 P260 Local Market Vocabularies organic/ produce/ giveaway/ variety/ a good bargain/ shop around/ crispy/ buy three get one free/ handmade | Useful Expressions A: Hello. What can I get you? B: Are your apples organic? A: Yes. All our fruit is organic and produced by local small farms. |
| Week 8/ Food 美食 UNIT63 P264 Fine Wine Region Vocabularies fruity/ full-bodied/ acidic/ complement/ ferment/ go down/ go to sb’s head/ liquor/ light-headed/ refreshing | Useful Expressions A: Today we will visit some vineyards. You will be able to see how the wine is made and sample some of the wines produced here. B: Can we purchase any of the local wine? |
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| Week 10/ Food 美食 UNIT64 P268 Eating Fast Food Vocabularies Side order/ coleslaw/ mayonnaise/ be in the mood for sth/ polish off sth/ with gusto/ gobble down/ wash sth down/ | Useful Expressions A: Are you still serving breakfast? B: Yes, sir. We serve until 10:30 am. A: That’s great. I would like one ham and egg muffin, and two hash browns, please. |
| Week 11/ Food 美食 UNIT65 P274 Eating Street Food Vocabularies When in Rome, do as the Romans do./ disagree with sb/ be out of this world/ deep-fried/ quite a few/ have the runs/ | Useful Expressions A: There’s a night market which is famous for street food. B: Good idea. I hope I don’t get sick. A: Trust me. I’ve been there quite a few times, and I haven’t had the runs after eating food there. |
| Week 12/ Food 美食 UNIT66 P278 In a Restaurant Vocabularies Be torn between A and B/ a doggie bag/ settle up/ settle with sb for sth/ be what the doctor ordered/ hit the spot/ top/ caramelize | Useful Expressions A: Here’s our menu. Specials are on the board over there. Can I get you anything to drink while you look at the menu? B: We’d like one glass of red wine and a beer, please. Sing a Song |
| Week 13/ Food 美食 UNIT67 P282 Complimenting the Dishes Vocabularies Pass sth on to sb/ ten out of ten/ compliment/ recipe/ herb/ spice/ to one’s satisfaction/ comment/ | Useful Expressions A: This might be the best curry I’ve ever eaten. What’s your secret? B: We only use fresh herbs and spices, and we have a secret recipe. |
| Week 14/ Food 美食 UNIT68 P286 The Food is not to your Taste Vocabularies ruin/ overdone/ undercook/ bland/ tasteless/ stale/ disgusting/ leave a lot to be desired/ disappointing/ cause a fuss | Useful Expressions A: How’s your meal, Karen? B: It’s disappointing. The vegetables are overcooked and too salty. How’s yours? A: It’s OK, but a bit bland. There aren’t enough spices in the sauce. |
| Week 15/ Food 美食 UNIT69 P290 Tips Vocabularies Tip heavily/ tip the waiter/ discretionary/ at one’s discretion/ foot the bill/ generous | Useful Expressions A: There’s no service charge added to your bill. B: OK then. Here’s $50. Please take an extra $5 for yourself. |
| Week 16/ Shopping 逛街 UNIT 70 P296 Going Shopping Vocabularies Have an eye for sth/ have sb’s name on it/ shop around / bargain with sb over sth/ fixed/ at a price/ souvenirs/ Let’s shop till we drop. | Useful Expressions A: Is it safe to shop here? B: Yes, but you should bargain over the price. The prices are not fixed. A: I see. Where can we go if we want to buy souvenirs at a fixed price? |
| Week 17/ Shopping 逛街 UNIT 71 P301 Buying Local Products Vocabularies item/ pineapple/ durian/ papaya/ handmade crafts/ at a reasonable price/ economy/ mango | Useful Expressions A: I think it’s important to support the local economy when traveling. B: I can recommend a shop. All of their products are handmade by local artists. The prices are fixed and reasonable. |
| Week 18/ Shopping 逛街 UNIT 72 P305 Going to the Bookstore Vocabularies In stock/ grip/ read/ from cover to cover/ in one sitting/ keep sb in suspense/ | Useful Expressions A: Good morning. I am looking for something written by Jane Austen. B: We have many of her books. Is there any particular book of hers you’re interested in? Sing a Song |
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