B: Yes, many of them do. Then after the wedding ceremony, the bride usually changes into a Western bridal dress during the reception. A: Oh, I didn’t know that.
2.A: Did you get married in a church, Mari? B: No, the ceremony was held at a shrine. A: Oh, a shrine…
B: Yes, we were married by a priest in a traditional Shinto ceremony. A: Hmm. And who went to the ceremony?
B: Well, only the immediate family attended the ceremony… you know, our parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters…
A: And what about the reception? What was that like?
B: Lots of friends and relatives came to the reception…about a hundred people. And the first thing happened was that the main guests gave formal speeches. A: Speeches?
B: Yes, and then after that, all the guests were served a formal meal. While everyone was eating and drinking, lots of other guests gave short speeches or sang songs. Some of the speeches were funny. A: Sounds like fun!
B: Yes, the songs and speeches are all part of the entertainment during a wedding reception. And then, at the end of the reception, each guest received a present for coming to the wedding. A: A present from the bride and groom? B: Yes, it’s a Japanese custom. A: What a nice custom! (18)
1.A: So what kind of job are you looking for?
B: Well, I haven’t made up my mind. I love working with people, and I love traveling. I don’t want a job where I’m stuck in an office all day. I want to get out and see the world.
A: Are you interested in working in business? That’s where you can sometimes make good money.
B: I’m not really interested in making a lot of money at this point in my life. I’ll worry about that later
2.A: What kind of career are you planning for yourself?
B: I don’t know. I think I’d like to have a job where I can help people. Everybody else in my family is in law or business-you know, boring stuff like
that. That’s just not for me. I know I’d like to work overseas, though. Maybe in a children’s hospital in a developing country. But that’s a long way away. I have to get into medical school first, and that’s not going to be easy!
3.A: What kind of job do I have in mind? Well, I don’t want a regular nine-to–five job. Eventually, I’d like to get into acting-maybe even break into movies. But I guess that won’t happen for a while. B: So what are you doing in the meantime?
A: Well, I work out at the gym nearly every day. I need to be really fit. And I’m taking acting lessons as well so that I feel comfortable in front of the crowd. I just had some pictures taken to show to agents in the city. Would you like to see them? B: Sure. (19)
1.Tim：I don’t know what classes to take this semester. I can’t decide what I want to do with my life. Have you thought about it, Brenda?
Brenda: yes, I have. I think I’d make a good journalist because I love writing. Tim: maybe I could be a teacher because I’m very creative. And I like working with kids.
Brenda: oh, I wouldn’t want to be a teacher. I’m too impatient. Tim: I know one thing I could never do. Brenda: what’s that?
Tim: I could never be a stockbroker because I’m not good at making decisions quickly.
2.Brenda: my history professor says I should think about a career in politics. But I don’t think I’d make a good politician. Tim: why not, Brenda?
Brenda: oh, you know me. I’m terrible at speaking in front of a lot of people— you know, like giving speeches and things. And politicians have to speak in public all the time.
Tim: that’s true. You know, that reminds me of a problem I’m having. Brenda: what is it?
Tim: you know my parents have a really successful restaurant, right? Well, my father wants me to be the manager. Brenda: and you don’t want to?
Tim: no, not at all. I’d be a terrible manager. I’m much too disorganized.
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1.A: We are now approaching the famous Statue of Liberty, which has welcomed visitors to New York Harbor since 1886. B: Wow! Look at it. A: Incredible, isn’t it?
B: The statue was given to the United States by the people of France. It was designed by the French sculptor Bartholdi. A: It’s really huge. Do we get to go inside?
B: Of course. We can climb the stairs all the way up to the crown. A: Stairs? There’s no elevator?
B: Not to the top. But it’s just 142 steps!
2.Let me tell you a little more about the statue before you climb to the top. In case you’re wondering what the statue is made of, it has a framework inside that’s made of iron; the outer skin is made of copper. The copper skin is only 2.4 millimeters thick. The supporting framework inside the statue is what holds the whole thing together.
The Statue of Liberty is a major tourist attraction, and every year about two million people from all over the world come here to visit it.
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