1.Today’s lesson is the text book, 'Touchstone3’ unit10, ’Review’,’Reading’
2.Here is a talk from Radio Eikaiwa.
Topic is likeness, dislikeness.
Jeannie and Franky are talking.
a Do you come to this park often?
b I do sometimes when I need inspiration.
a Inspiration?
b Yes, being in nature helps me come up with idears.
a I see. It`s very peaceful here. I love English garden.
b Yes, there`s nothing quite like a English garden.
a Are they better than those in other countries?
b Well, I think so. There`s just something about them.
a I didn`t know you were such a romantic, Brendan.
b Of course I am.
key sentence I love English garden.
This phrase means likeness.
I love English gardens, your tie, Ken.
Try this cake. You`ll love it!
I fond of Ken, reading.
I`m crazy about bonsai.
I enjoy, am a fan of, am partial to.
I`m attatched to this sweater, to successful people. I adore your dress!
I like old cameras.To me, there`s something mavical about them.
My grandfather was fond of this larm. He would come hers everh Sunday.
I really enjoh billiards. It`s a classic game that requjres skill rather than strength.
Bob, painter and Sally, his student are talking.
a Sally, is this your watercolor painting?
b Yes, how do you like it?
a I think it`s your best so far. They just get better and better.
b Thanks. That`s good to hear.
a I have noticed something. You often paint paintings with horses in them. Like this one.
b I have a passion for horses. I love riding.
a Really? I didn`t know you rode horses.
b I rarely do these days. I used to ride often when I was a little girl.
a Well, that explains it.
key sentence I have a passion for horses.
This phrase means likeness.
I have a weakness, a soft spot a thing, a liking for sweets.
I take pleasurein cocking for others.
I derive satisfaction from having a clean house.
I`m into, hooked on, addicted to yoga.
I like soccer with a passion.
I have a passion for gardening. I grow all the vegetable I eat.
Do you take pleasure in helping others?
A career in physical therapy may be right for you.ook at that guy`s T-shirt. He must be really into the Desperate Rats.
Doug and Sbiho are talking.
a Doug, Our eco-tourism business is really taking off!
b Yeah, I didn`t realize so many people wanted to visit our island.
a And we are getting lots of customers from abroad.
b I guess my posts in English were effective.
a Yes, they made a big diffrence. Hey, let`s celebrate. I`ll make dinner tonight. what would you like?
b Goya champuru.
a The Okinawan dish? You like it? Goya isn`t really my cup of tea.
b Really? I love it.
b OK, I`ll make some espeially for you.
key sentence goya is not really my cup of tea.
This phrase means dislikeness
I didn`t like dogs. I dislike dogs. I hate dogs.
I can`t stand, bear the stress. That`s bad, terrible, awful, vile.
That`s not for me. That`s not really my thing.
Hiking isn`t my cup of tea. I`m
more of an indoor person.
Can wd go somewhere quieter?I cant stand the noise here.
If you want to ride the roller coasters, that`s fine. I`ll wait here.They are not for me.
Masami and alien, Zaytox are talking.
a Zaytox, are you OK?
b Yes, I`m fine, but I`m feeling bored.
a Oh, so. Vegans get bored nust like humans.
b Yes, we do.
a Why don`t we go for a drive? I can ask Carolyn. She loves driving.
b The idea of riding in cars makes me sick.
a I didn`t know Vegans had cars.
b We don`t, but in America I learned that I get carsick easily. The scientists drove me some place, and I felt sick.
a Oh.
key sentence The idea of riding in cars makes me sick.
This phrase means eject
His behavior disgusted me.
That is disgusting.
I was thoroughly disgusted with that movie.
That made my skin crawl, gave me the creeps.
Throwing away good food makes me sick. It`s such a waste.
Get your finger out of your nose. It`s disgusting.
I got rid of that old doll. It gave me the creeps.
