1、Unit 1Talia: Its all so incredible, Mom. Im working on a story about one of the national soccer players, Nick Crawford. No, thats the thing. He knows that one of his teammates has framed him. And I believe hes innocent. Talia: Look, Mom, I have to go. III call you tomorrow OK? Bye. Yes, yes, me, too
2、. ByeNick：HiI came as soon as I couldWhats up?Talia： Ive been thinking about this all day. Now tell me, again：When and how did you meet this Jackie Baker woman?Nick：Ive already told youShe came up to me at the juice barWe set up a meetingTalia： Right At her officeExcept you never went up to her offi
3、ceNick：Right, so she meets me in the lobby, we shake hands , and she takes me to lunchTalia： Yes, to a little place around the corner, as I recaII. Nick：Right. And then she asks me to endorse a new pair of shoes. Talia： Yeah. You told me theyre called Kicks. Nick：Right. And she explains that I, II h
4、ave to wear the shoes when I play. And the company will use my name in the ads.Talia： OK. Can you think of anything else?Nick：Well, we did talk about an idea for a Kicks commercialTalia： A commercial? What commercial?Nick：I told you about that, didnt l? They wanted me to be in a commercialUnit 2Tali
5、a： Tony, I need to see you. I have to bring you up to date on the Nick Crawford story.Tony： Come in. Whats going on?Talia： I just spoke to Nick. He was tricked. The tape was edited. He didnt take a bribe. It just sounds that way.Tony： Well, what does you r audio expert say?Talia： I forgot to tell yo
6、u. Its definitely Nicks voice. And he said the tape was definitely edited. Tony： But I dont get it. Whos behind this?Talia:One of Nicks teammates, Dean Bishop. He resents being in Nicks shadow. He wants to be the only star on the team.Tony： Of course! The bottom line is being the star is worth a lot
7、 of money in endorsements.Talia： Still. I cant imagineTony： OK. So, now, whats you r plan?Talia： I have an idea. I need some help from Amy.Tony： Fine. You can have another day on this and we wont run the story yet. But one more thing, Talia, I hope youre not emotionally involved in this story.Talia：
8、 Me? Emotionally involved?Tony： I know you wanna clear Nicks name. But if you wanna have a career in journalism, you have to remember to stay objective.Unit 3Amy： Talia, are you almost here?Talia： Im about ten minutes away. Can you see her?Amy： Yes. Shes sitting on a sofa. Hurry up. Classes start in
9、 about 20 minutes.Talia： Well, just go over to her and start a conversation.Youve done you r homework, havent you?Amy： My homework?Talia： I mean, have you found out what courses shes taking, and everything?Amy： Oh, yeah. I can do a little acting myself, if thats what you mean. Talia： So go act like
10、a drama student, and go and talk to her. III be right there. Amy： Excuse me. Youre in the drama program, right?Jackie：Yes! Oh, hi. Amy： Do you know if Professor Roberts is teaching this semester?Jackie：Yes, he is. Hes fabulous. Im in his improvisation class. In fact. its tonight. Amy： Oh, great. Jac
11、kie：Ive been taking classes he re for about a year and I think hes been my best teacher.Amy： I know what you mean. Hes veryinspiring.Jackie：Yes, absolutely. Ive become a much better actor since I started taking his classesAmy： Yes, Im sure you have. Unit 4Talia: Amy! Great to see you again.Amy: You
12、too. Uh, Jackie, this is Talia. Talia, this is Jackie. Jackie: Charmed. Charmed.Talia: Nice to meet you, too.Amy: Talia is a researcher at Newsline.Jackie: How exciting.Talia: Gee, you look so familiar.Jackie: Really? We might have seen each other around campus.Talia: I guess so. Or we may have been
13、 in a class together. Im taking journalism classes.Jackie: No, it couldnt have been a class. Im taking acting classes, like Amy.Talia: Oh, well. Ill probably think of it later.Jackie: Speaking of classes, Id better run. I dont want to be late for Professor Roberts.Talia: Hold it. I think I remember
14、where Ive seen you. Jackie: Really?Talia: Yes. The Gower Building.Unit 5Talia: Oh, thank goodness you got my message!.Nick: Yeah. Whats going on? Talia: Dont worry. Im not trying to get you to take me out on a date. Im trying to help you save your career.Nick: Oh, that. Yeah, right, I almost forgot.
15、Talia: Be serious. I care about I care about your future.Nick: So do I !Talia: Good, you wore a tieNick: Yeah, your message said, wear a tie and a jacket. You look nice, by the way.Talia: Thanks. So do you.Nick: Whats that?Talia: Here. You have to put these on. Nick: Im sorry. Did I miss something h
16、ere? Is it is it Halloween? Are you really going to make me put these on?Talia: Yes. And thats how youre going to hear their conversation. Theres an earphone in the wig.Nick: Whose conversation?Talia: Jackie and Deans. Theyre having dinner here. Lets go inside.Unit 6Jackie: You are not going to beli
17、eve what happened.Dean: Ive been leaving messages for you all afternoon! Why havent you called me back?Jackie: Sorry. I left my cell phone at home.Dean: All right, listen, we need to talkJackie: Dean, dont interrupt! This is serious. I was sitting in the Student Lounge at school when a woman came up
18、 to me and started a conversation. SoDean: Wait. I have to tell you something IMPORTANT. We may have a slight problem hereJackie: Dean! I told you not to interrupt!Dean: OK. I give up. What?Jackie: So this woman-Amy-and I were talking when a friend of hers showed up. Then, when Amy introduced us, he
19、r friend said I looked familiar.Dean: So?Jackie: So, then she asked me if I worked for Kicks Shoes!Dean: There is no Kicks Shoes.Jackie: I know that and you know that, but she doesnt knowDean: Hw does she know aboutJackie: Im scared, Dean. She works for Newsline.Dean: Newsline?Jackie: Yes! What if s
20、he knows about what we did to Nick Crawford?Dean: Shh! Keep your voice down. What Ive been trying to tell you is that Nick knows everything! He knows that Im the one whos behind all this. And he even knows about you.Jackie: He knows about me? Oh, no! Look, this whole thing was your idea!Dean: Shh. I
21、 told you to keep it down. People are starting to look at us!Unit 7Nick: I cant believe it! They admitted everything.Talia: And we got it all on tape.Nick: How did you know they were going to talk about me ?Talia: I saw Jacks face when I mentioned Kicks shoes. I knew she would tell Dean about it as
22、soon as she could.Nick: This is fantastic. I am so relieved. I was beginning to think it was all over for me.Talia: Are you ready to go? If we leave now, well still be able to catch Tony.Nick: Look, Talia. The news has been on. Theres nothing we can do to change itTalia: I guess youre right.Nick: Wh
23、y dont you finish dinner?Talia: But if we leave now, Tony will still be in the office.Nick: Look, Talia. This whole thing is about to be clear up. Why dont we just take a little time now to enjoy ourselves?Talia: Of course. Youre right. Sorry, Nick. And besides, this is Valentinos. And I am with a star!
