Lesson 52 PartⅠ

Lesson  52

PartⅠWarming-up Exercises

Phonetics: Homonyms

Training Focus:

Differentiating homonyms

Homonyms usually are of no problem in reading, but they can be a big obstacle in listening. With homonyms, students have to develop their ability to rule out the misleading possibilities and to identify word meaning out of context.

Directions: A homonym is a word with the same pronunciation as another word, but with a different meaning, origin, and spelling. You will hear a sentence. Which one of the two homonyms in the group fits into the sentence you hear ? Circle the letter beside the word you choose.

Key:

1. In Yellowstone Park, a big bear frightened the tourists. (a)

2. She was stung by a bee. (b)

3. The guide led us into the Pyramids. (a)

4. I want to take a night train to Munich. (a)

5. He made a trip to Japan. (a)

6. I want a pair of tickets to Madrid. (a)

7. The red poppies were blooming in Greece. (b)

8. I rode a camel in Egypt. (a)

9. The Mediterranean Sea is clear and blue. (b)

10. The sky in Turkey is always so clear and bright. (a)

11. Their luggage was delivered. (a)

12. I want two tickets to Rome. (a)

13 . What is the weight of your luggage ? (b)

14 . Is this the right road to Berlin ? (b) 

Lesson  52

Ex.

Directions: Fill in the form with the information you hear on the tape.

Key: (see tapescript)

Tapescript:

At The Travel Agency (53″)

Travel

Agent : Yes sir, may I help you ?

Steve: Please I'd like a ticket to Chicago.

T.A.: For today ?

Steve: No, early Monday morning.

T.A.: We have a flight that will put you there at 9 a.m., is that O.K. ?

Steve: Nothing earlier ? I have an appointment at 8∶30.

T.A.: I'm afraid not, unless you want a night flight.

Steve: A night flight ?

T.A.: Yes, with Northwest Airlines. It will get you there bright and early, at 6∶45 a.m. in fact. Is that too early ?

Steve: I guess that will be O.K. What's the difference in price ?

T.A.: Better price. Night flight is cheaper. One way or round trip ?

Steve: One way. Sounds good. I'll take it. Sixty-two fifty you said ?

T.A.: Sixty-three seventy-five with tax. The flight number is 302 at Gate Five, Kennedy Airport.

Steve: I'll be there on time.

T.A.: Thank you Mr. Li. Check-in time is one hour before take-off. Have a good trip.  

Lesson 52 Part Ⅲ

Lesson  52

Ex.Ⅰ

Directions: Study the analysis of the announcement. Notice that an announcement generally consists of six parts ---- the who, what, where, when, why and how.

Ex.Ⅱ

Directions: Finish the announcement analysis with the information you hear on the tape.

Key: WHO: to passengers taking Denver Flight 517

WHAT: about boarding

WHERE: at Gate 7

WHEN: at 11∶15

Ex. Ⅲ

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the information given on the tape.

Key: (see tapescript)

Tapescript:

Announcements (Ⅰ)  (33″)

Announcement 1

Attention. All passengers from Flight 61 may now claim their baggage. Please go to the baggage area at the front of the terminal. Show your baggage claim check and you will receive your luggage. Thank you.

Announcement 2

May I have your attention please. Denver Flight 517 will be boarding at Gate 7 at 11∶15.

Announcement 3

Attention. Passengers bound for Los Angeles on Flight 237, your flight will be boarding in 15 minutes. In order to speed up boarding please have your tickets ready. Thank you.