Part I VIDEO COMPREHENSION
Episode 1 Go to the Post Office
Words to Know
wonder /’w?nd?/? v. to ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something 想知道
intersection /??nt?’sek?n /? n. an occasion when two lines cross, or the place where this happens 交叉(点);十字路口
block /bl?k/? n. the distance along a street from where one road crosses it, or one part of a street like this, especially in a town or city 街区
exactly /?ɡ’z?ktli/? adv. used when you are giving or asking for information that is completely correct 正确地;正是
Task 1 Watch the episode twice and then fill in the missing information you hear.
Rena is calling to ask Liz how to get to the post office.
Rena: Hi, Liz. It’s Rena.
Liz: Oh, hi, Rena. What’s up?
Rena: Hey, I was wondering ( )you could help me with some directions?
Liz: Sure. I know this city the ( )back of my hand.
Rena: Great. I’m ( ) to go to the post office after work. Can you tell me how to get there?
Liz: Yeah. Okay, okay. When you leave the office, turn right and walk you ( )reach the traffic light.
Rena: Oh, is that the big intersection?
Liz: Yes, exactly. So, after you ( )the traffic light, cross the street and turn( ) . Walk straight for ( )two blocks. You’ll have to cross the bridge. The post office is
across the street from the ( )station.
Rena: Oh, is that ( )next to the library?
Liz: Exactly.
Rena: Oh, okay. Thanks, Liz.
Liz: You’re ( ).
Rena: I’ll talk to you later.
Liz: Bye.
Rena: Bye.